Condition: The control LED in the control panel flashes red under the following conditions:
Movement of the convertible top is interrupted due to a malfunction
Button not pressed (released) and the convertible top has not reached a secure end position
Ambient temperature between -10 °C and +80 °C
Road speed greater than 4 km/h
Signal from the "Open convertible top" button or signal for "Auto-remote opening". Rear shelf not
completely lowered or tensioning bar not locked (control LED flashes with higher frequency).
Condition: The control LED lights up red while the convertible top is moving. Manufacture date from
09/2005 .
When the folding sunroof is open, this will be indicated by the control LED when vehicle operation is
ended. The control LED will flash for 5 seconds. The following conditions must apply:
Folding sunroof open
Terminal R off
Driver's door open
System functions
The electro-hydraulic convertible top comprises the following functions:
Automatically opening and closing the convertible top with the two buttons on the control panel
Stowage lock for open convertible top. (Manufacturer date from 09/2005)
Auto-remote opening and closing of the convertible top
Emergency closure of the convertible top by hand
Overheating protection for hydraulic pump
Safety function
Heated rear window (Manufacturer date from 09/2005) .
For automatic opening and closing of the convertible top, the following conditions must be satisfied:
On-board supply voltage greater than 10 volts.
Terminal "R" ON (signal from general module).
Ambient temperature between -10 °C and +80 °C (signal from instrument cluster).
Road speed over 4 km/h (signal from instrument cluster).
Front side windows lowered slightly (signal from general module).
Rear side windows lowered fully (signal from general module).
Rear shelf (= parcel shelf) down, onl
for automatic openin
(si
nal from microswitch for rear shelf).
NOTE: The control LED is actuated by the convertible top module.
2006 MINI Cooper
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