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Hydraulic system at zero pressure or Untensioned state:	Turn ignition lock to "0" position. E46c: Wait 15 seconds E52: Wait 2 minutes E85: Emergency operation or wait 2 minutes E64/F12: Wait 5 seconds E88/E93: Wait 10 minutes	Hydraulic system has no or only very low pressure
Mechanical operation: Emergency operation:	Soft top is opened or closed by hand Always move soft top with aid of a second person	Observe Point 3
Closed system:	All lines are connected	Even "short circuiting" of lines is possible
Function check:	Open and close soft top several times (min. 3 times) Check fluid level in hydraulic unit; if necessary, top up fluid	Refer to Operating Instructions
Short circuit (E46c only):	Unfastening of quick-release couplings Connection of supply and return lines	Hydraulic system cannot build up pressure Soft top can be moved
Function check:	Checking of soft top function if possible on removed soft top	Soft top must be secured! Move 2-3 times
Soft top stowed:	Soft top fully open (folded together)	When the soft top is installed, it is in the closed soft top compartment