2014 BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE wind deflector

Before opening and closing▷Follow the safety instructions for the hard‐
top.▷Make sure that the cargo area partition in
the cargo area is folded down.▷Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the cargo area partition from be‐
low.▷Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the hard‐
top only when the engine is running if possible.
Before closing the hardtop, remove any foreign
objects from the windshield frame; otherwise,
closing may be prevented.
▷Press and hold the reel. The win‐
dows are rolled down, and the
hardtop opens as long as the reel is
pressed.▷Pull the reel and hold it. The win‐
dows are lowered, the hardtop
closes and the windows are raised again as
long as the reel is pulled.
Push or pull reel until the hardtop is completely
open or closed and the end of the procedure is
indicated by a corresponding Check Control
message. Always make sure that the hardtop
well storage cover is completely closed. If the
hardtop is completely open or closed, hardtop
and hardtop well storage cover are latched.
Interruption Open and close hardtop completely
Always open or close the hardtop com‐
pletely. Hardtop and hardtop well storage
cover are locked in the final positions. Driving
with the hardtop or hardtop well storage cover
unlocked can result in damage.◀
The hardtop movement is interrupted if the
reel is released. The sequence can be contin‐
ued in the desired direction using the reel.
Convenient operation from outside
When equipped with Comfort Access, the
hardtop can also be operated from outside.▷Convenient opening with remote opera‐
tion, refer to page 37.▷Convenient closing with the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 37.
Cargo area partition
Fold down cargo area partition in the back so
that the hardtop can be opened.
Fold down cargo area partition in the front in
order to enlarge the cargo area lidacity when
the hardtop is closed.
Wind deflector The concept
The wind deflector reduces the air movement
in the vehicle interior when driving with the
hardtop down.
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At a glance▷The control elements, arrows 1 to 3, are
present on both sides, so that the wind de‐
flector can be installed and removed from
both sides of the vehicle.▷If the wind deflector is fully extended, it is
then secured.
Before retracting the release slide, arrow 1,
or release slide, arrow 2, pull outward to
unfasten the lock.▷When installed, the wind deflector can be
folded forward in order to place luggage on
the rear seat, e.g.
With the release lever, arrow 3, the pins, ar‐
row 4, can be retracted on both sides in or‐
der to fold the wind deflector forward.
Installation
1.Unlock the rear seat backrest, arrow 1, and
fold forward, arrow 2.2.Push transport lock, arrow up.
Remove wind deflector.Fold the rear seat backrest rearward.3.Fully extend the wind deflector and lock it.4.Insert wind deflector from one side of the
vehicle with the pins in the corresponding
fixtures on the opposite side of the vehicle.5.Pull the release slide, arrow 1, and press
the wind deflector inwardly, arrow 2, to the
extent that the wind deflector can be posi‐
tioned in front of the mounts on the instal‐
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Press the wind deflector downward until it
locks, while inserting the pins in the corre‐
sponding mounts, arrow 3.6.Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐
flector on the recessed grip and fold it up.
Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far
back
Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far back
with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to
be moved all the way back. Otherwise, the
wind deflector will be damaged.◀
RemovingProceed in reverse sequence.
Disengage the lock before retracting.1.On vehicles with a through-loading sys‐
tem: fold rear transport locks down, ar‐
row 1.2.Place wind deflector in the orientation
shown in the picture on the lower fixtures,
arrow 2, and tilt it back.3.Push the front transport lock down, ar‐
row 3.
Luggage on the back seat
In order to store luggage on the rear seat when
the wind deflector is installed, the outer frame
of the wind deflector is flipped up.
1.Turn the release lever 90 ° counterclock‐
wise, arrow 1, and fold the outer frame for‐
ward, arrow 2.2.Place luggage on the rear seat. Make sure
that the luggage does not project past the
fixing points for the wind deflector.3.Fold wind deflector back and align it with
the fixture on the opposite side of the vehi‐
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Turn release lever clockwise by 45 ° in or‐
der to extend the opposing pin.4.Align wind deflector with the installation
side for mounting and turn release lever
another 45 ° in order to extend the second
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TRACTION, driving dynam‐ics 120
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 194
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 81
Trunk, cargo area partition 48
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 40
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 226
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 136
Turn signals, operation 68
U Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 89
Universal remote control 153
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 222
USB interface 158
V Vanity mirror 157 Variable sport steering 121
Vehicle battery 212
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 212
Vehicle, break-in 168
Vehicle care 221
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 221
Vehicle storage 223
Vehicle wash 220
Ventilation 151
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 151
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77
Warning displays, see Check Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 216
Washer fluid 71
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 70
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 220
Water on roads 169
Weights 227
Welcome lights 91
Wheel base, vehicle 226
Wheel cleaner 222
Wheels, changing 195
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 188
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104 Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 100
Width, vehicle 226
Wind deflector 48
Window defroster, rear 146, 150
Windows, powered 45
Windshield washer fluid 71
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 70
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 69
Windshield wiper 69
Winter storage, care 223
Winter tires, suitable tires 196
Winter tires, tread 194
Wiper 69
Wiper blades, replacing 206
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper, fold-out position 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 222
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
X
xDrive 120
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 207 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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