Alpina Roadster S 2003 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Contents

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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.

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Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:

Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical features. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supplemental manuals. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG

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Using this Owner's Manual

This Owner's Manual has been specially compiled to provide you with a quick and convenient reference source. The fastest way to find information on particular topics is by turning to the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. If you are looking for a brief summary of the essentials, you can turn immediately to the first section.

Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, please remember to ensure that the new owner receives this manual. The manual is legally considered to be part of the vehicle.

Your BMW center will be happy to assist you with any additional questions that may arise.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must

be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

Contains information that will

assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.

environment.

information.

country-specific equipment and optional extras.

adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements – Vehicle Memory, Key Memory – refer to page 49. Remember that activation and adjustments on some of these systems can only be performed at your BMW center.

Refers to measures that can

be taken to help protect the

Marks the end of a specific item of

Indicates special equipment,

Identifies systems or components,

which can either be activated or

Your own personal vehicle

On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group.

We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle. You can easily identify any differences with the aid of the asterisk used to identify all optional equipment and accessories.

If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Manual (car radio or telephone, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.

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Status at time of printing

To ensure that our products continue to embody unexcelled levels of quality and safety, we at BMW pursue a policy of continuous, ongoing development embracing all aspects of design. This process includes all components and accessories as well as manufacturing techniques. It is possible that some of the equipment in your own vehicle may differ from that described in this manual. For the same reason, it is impossible to guarantee that the descriptions and illustrations will be accurate in all respects. We must therefore request your understanding for the fact that we are unable to recognize liability claims based on discrepancies between the data, illustrations and descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.

For your safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including

ethanol or other oxygenates with

up to 2.8

15 equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality – i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc. – among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Use of poor-quality fuels can lead to poor starting, drivability problems and stalling; these difficulties can be aggravated by extreme operating conditions such as those encountered in extremely hot weather and at high altitudes. Should you encounter drivability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Always observe all applicable safety

oxygen by weight – i.e.

MTBE or 3X methanol plus an

rules and precautions when handling gasoline.

parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to confirm that it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW

Important safety information! For your own safety, use genuine

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approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or transceiver equipment – e.g. C.B., walkietalkie, ham radio or similar – may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.

devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control

Symbol on vehicle parts

Indicates that you should consult

the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

Service and Warranty

This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Limited Rust Perforation Warranty

Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (800) 831-1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 – or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area – or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about engine vehicle safety from the Hotline.

For your safety

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Overview

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Controls and features

Operation, care

and maintenance

Owner service procedures

Advanced technology

Technical data

Index

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Using this Owner's Manual 4 Symbols used 4 Your own personal vehicle 4

Notes

Status at time of printing 5 For your safety 5 Symbol on vehicle parts 6 Service and Warranty 6 Reporting safety defects 6

© 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 878 US English IX/2002 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper – bleached without chlorine and recyclable.

Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Hazard warning flashers 24

Overview

Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 24 Refueling 25 Fuel quality 26 Tire inflation pressure 26

Locks and security systems:

Keys 30 Electronic vehicle

immobilizer 31 Central locking system 32 Opening and closing – from the

outside 32 Using the key 32 Using the remote control 33 Opening and closing – from the

Controls and features

inside 36 Luggage compartment lid 37 Alarm system 38 Electric power windows 40 The automatic convertible

top 41

Adjustments:

Seats 45 Head restraints 46 Seat backrest 46 Belt guide 47 Steering wheel 47 Mirrors 47 Vehicle Memory, Key

Memory 49

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts 50 Airbags 51 Transporting children safely 53

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Driving:

Ignition and steering lock 55 Starting the engine 56 Switching off the engine 56 Parking brake 57 Manual transmission 58 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp

flasher 58 Washer/Wiper system 59 Rear window defroster 60

Controls and features

Cruise control 61

Everything under control:

Odometer 62 Tachometer 62 Fuel gauge 62 Coolant temperature gauge 63 Service Interval Display 63 Clock 64 Multi-Information Radio (MIR) 64

Technology for safety and driving convenience:

Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 65 Dynamic Performance

Control 66 Flat Tire Monitor 67

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams 69 Instrument lighting 69 High beams/Standing lamps 70 Rear fog lamp 70 Interior lamps 70 Reading lamps 71

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:

Heating and ventilation/

Air conditioner 72

Seat heating 77

Interior conveniences:

Glove compartment 78 Storage compartments 78 Beverage holder 80 Cellular phone 81 Ashtray 81 Cigarette lighter 82

Loading and transporting:

Cargo loading 83

Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedures 86 Driving notes 87 Catalytic converter 87 Antilock Brake System ABS 88 Dynamic Brake Control DBC 90 Disc brakes 90 Brake system 92 Winter operation 92 Power steering 94 Cellular phone 94 Car radio reception 95 Wind deflector 95 Hardtop 96

Wheels and tires:

Operation, care and maintenance

Tire inflation pressure 99 Tire condition 99 Tire replacement 100 Tire rotation 101 Wheel and tire

combinations 102

Special features of winter

tires 103 Snow chains 103 Approved wheel and tire

specifications 104

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Under the hood:

Hood105 Engine compartment108 Washer fluids for the

washer systems110 Washer nozzles110 Engine oil111 Coolant113 Brake fluid114 Vehicle Identification

Number115

Maintenance and care:

The BMW Maintenance

System116 Caring for your vehicle117

Operation, care and maintenance

Airbags123 Vehicle storage124

Laws and regulations:

Technical modifications125 California Proposition 65

Warning125 OBD interface socket126

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit130 Windshield wiper blades130 Lamps and bulbs131 Changing a wheel137 Battery138 Fuses140

In case of electrical malfunction:

Fuel filler door142 Luggage compartment lid,

storage compartment142

Owner service procedures

Passenger door143 Closing the convertible top143

Giving and receiving assistance:

Jump-starting145 Towing the vehicle146

Airbags150 Car radio reception151 Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 152 Safety belt tensioner153 Interior rearview mirror with

automatic dimmer154 Xenon lamps155

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Engine data 158 Dimensions 159 Weights 160 Capacities 161 Electrical system 162 Drive belts 162

Technical data

Everything from A to Z 166

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Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Hazard warning flashers 24 Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 24 Refueling 25 Fuel quality 26 Tire inflation pressure 26

Overview

Controls and features

Operation, care

and maintenance

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Advanced technology

Technical data

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1>Turn signal indicator 58

Standing lamps 70

High beams 70

Headlamp flasher 58

2 Parking lamps/Low beams 69 3 Washer/Wiper system 59 4 Hazard warning flashers 24 5 Central locking system 32 6 Rear window defroster for the

hardtop 60

7 Gearshift lever 58

To engage reverse gear, pull the lever across the gate to the left to

overcome the detent 8 Cruise control 61 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 47

10 Horn: entire surface 11 Rear fog lamp 70 12 Unlocking the hood 105

Unlocking the luggage

compartment lid 37

Unlocking the fuel filler door 25

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Instrument cluster

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1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for

fuel reserve 62 2 Speedometer with indicator and

warning lamps for

Dynamic Stability Control DSC 22

Engine electronics 22 3 Instrument panel lighting 69 4 Tachometer 62

with indicator and warning lamps for:

Battery charge current 20

Convertible top operation 41

Flat Tire Monitor 20

Antilock Brake System ABS 21

Parking brake/Brake hydraulic

system/Cornering Brake Control

CBC 20

Service Engine Soon 22

Engine oil pressure/Engine oil

level 20, 21 5 Coolant temperature gauge with

Coolant temperature too high warning lamp 63

6 Indicator and warning lamps for:

Rear fog lamp 22

Turn signal indicator, right 23 7 Clock 64

8 Control button for:

Clock 64

Trip odometer, reset to zero 62

9 Indicator and warning lamps for:

Please fasten safety belts 21

High beams 23

Airbags 21

10 Indicator for:

Odometer 62

Trip odometer 62

> Service Interval 63

11 Indicator and warning lamps for:

> Turn signal, left 23 > Brake pads 22

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps identified by ● are tested for proper operation whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.

The indicator lamps signal defects in monitored systems by either remaining lit after the engine is started or by coming on in the course of normal vehicle operation. Refer to the following section for detailed information on how to respond to the various types of warnings.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current The battery is no longer being

charged. Indicates a defect in the alternator drive belt or the charging circuit. Please contact the nearest BMW center.

Never attempt to continue driving

if the drive belt is defective: the engine could overheat and sustain serious damage. A broken or damaged drive belt will also lead to a sudden increase in steering effort.<

Engine oil pressure Stop vehicle immediately and

switch off engine. Check the engine oil level and top up as required. Is the oil level OK: please contact the nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving. The engine could sustain damage

owing to inadequate lubrication.<

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Flat Tire Monitor ● Flashing warning lamp in addi-

tion to an acoustic signal: a flat tire has occurred. Carefully reduce speed to less than 50 mph/80 km/h, avoiding any hard braking or steering maneuvers while doing so. For additional information: page 67.

Brake warning lamp ●

Continues to light up with

parking brake released: check the brake fluid level. Before driving further, be sure to read the notes on pages 92 and 114.

Brake warning lamp for

Canadian models.

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Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously

The red brake warning lamp comes on together with the yellow indicator lamps for ABS and DSC: The entire ABS, CBC, DSC and DBC control system has failed. Continue driving cautiously and defensively. Avoid hard brake

applications. Please have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information: pages 65, 88.

Warning lamps for Canadian

models.

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp ● Comes on when the parking

brake is applied – an additional acoustic signal sounds when the vehicle is set in motion. For additional information: page 57.

Brake warning lamp for

Canadian models.

Please fasten safety belts ●

Together with an acoustic

signal. Comes on until the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts: page 50.

Airbags ●

Please have the system

inspected by your BMW center. For additional information: pages 51, 150.

Yellow: check at the earliest opportunity

Antilock Brake System ABS ● ABS has been deactivated in

response to system malfunction. Unrestricted conventional brake system performance remains available. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center. For additional information: page 88.

Antilock Brake System ABS

warning lamp for Canadian

models.

Engine oil level

Comes on while driving: the oil

level is at the absolute minimum; add engine oil as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km until you add oil. For additional information: page 111.

Engine oil level

Comes on after the engine has

been switched off: add engine oil as soon as possible, e.g. when refueling. For additional information: page 111.

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Indicator and warning lamps

Brake pads ● Have the brake pads checked. For additional information:

page 92.

Dynamic Brake Control DBC ● Malfunction in the DBC system.

The brake system continues to provide unrestricted conventional performance. Have the system checked and repaired at your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information on DBC: page 90.

Dynamic Brake Control DBC

warning lamp for Canadian

models

Dynamic Stability Control

DSC ●

Indicator lamp flashes: The system is actively regulating engine torque and braking force. If the indicator lamp does not go out after the engine is started, or if it comes on during normal driving and stays on: DSC has been switched off with the button or has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your BMW center. For additional information: page 65.

Service Engine Soon ● If the indicator lamp comes on

either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information: page 126.

Service Engine Soon warning

lamp for Canadian models.

Electronic engine-management

system

Malfunction in the electronic engine-management system. The electronics revert to a default mode permitting continued operation, but at lower than usual engine speeds and with reduced power. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.

Yellow: for your information

Rear fog lamp Lights up whenever the rear fog lamp is switched on.

For additional information: page 70.

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Green: for your information

Turn signal indicator Flashes when the turn signals

are operated. Rapid flashing: indicates a system malfunction. For additional information: page 58.

Blue: for your information

High beams Comes on when the high beams

are on or the headlamp flasher is activated. For additional information: pages 58, 70.

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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle* First-aid kit*

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The button flashes continuously when the hazard warning flashers are on.

To help you locate the button at night, the button is also illuminated whenever the vehicle's lamps are on.

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The warning triangle is stored beneath the floor panel located in the luggage compartment.

Always observe all legal regulations requiring a warning triangle

to be carried in the vehicle.<

The first-aid kit is located under the luggage compartment's floor panel beneath the onboard tool kit.

Some of the articles in the first-aid

kit may be used within a limited time only. Check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any whose expiration dates have passed. You can get replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<

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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refueling

> results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor

recovery system on the pump.

If the filler nozzle is used correctly, the fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the first time.

Fuel filler door

Before filling the tank, shut off the

engine. If you do not, fuel cannot flow into the tank and the Service Engine Soon lamp may come on.<

Press on the lower part of the button with the fuel pump symbol to open.

To unlock the fuel filler door if the central locking system malfunctions, refer to page 142.

Always observe all safety precau-

tions posted at the service station when handling fuel. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<

Simple and environmentally friendly

Open the filler cap carefully to

prevent fuel from spraying out. Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top off. Topping off may cause fuel spillage.<

Store the cap in the holder provided on the inside of the fuel filler door while refueling.

Close the filler cap carefully after

refueling until a click is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the Service Engine Soon lamp.<

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 19.3 gal./approx. 73 liters, incl. a reserve capacity of approx. 2.5 gal./ approx. 10 liters.

Do not drive until the tank is com-

pletely empty, as otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<

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Fuel quality Tire inflation pressure

The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.

Required fuel: > Premium Unleaded Gasoline,

min. 91 AKI. AKI = Anti Knock Index

Do not use leaded fuels. The use

of leaded fuels will cause permanent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<

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You will find the tire inflation pressures on the door pillar – visible with door open.

Check tire pressures

All pressure specifications are indicated in psi/kilopascal for cold tires at ambient temperature, refer also to the following table.

Remember to reactivate the Flat Tire Monitor after every wheel or

tire change, refer to page 67.<

Check tire inflation pressures

regularly – at least every two weeks and before each extended journey. Otherwise, incorrect tire pressure can lead to poor handling, tire damage and accidents.<

Comply with tire approval specifications

The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires sizes and makes by BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. A higher pressure may be required for tire makes not approved by BMW. You will find a list of approved tire sizes on page 104.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires that not only meet US standards, but also European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW-approved tires.

Tire inflation pressure

BMW Tires

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires, cold = ambient temperature

Front: 245/45 R 18 96 W 35/240 –

Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 W – 35/240 245/45 R 18 96 H M+S 41/280 33/230

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Locks and security systems:

Keys 30 Electronic vehicle

immobilizer 31 Central locking system 32 Opening and closing – from the

outside 32 Using the key 32 Using the remote control 33 Opening and closing – from the

inside 36 Luggage compartment lid 37 Alarm system 38 Electric power windows 40 The automatic convertible

top 41

Adjustments:

Seats 45 Head restraints 46 Seat backrest 46 Belt guide 47 Steering wheel 47 Mirrors 47 Vehicle Memory, Key

Memory 49

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts 50 Airbags 51 Transporting children safely 53

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Driving:

Ignition and steering lock 55 Starting the engine 56 Switching off the engine 57 Parking brake 57 Manual transmission 58 Indicator/Headlamp flasher 58 Washer/Wiper system 59 Rear window defroster 60 Cruise control 61

Everything under control:

Odometer 62 Tachometer 62 Fuel gauge 62 Coolant temperature gauge 63 Service Interval Display 63 Clock 64 Multi-Information Radio MIR 64

Technology for safety and driving convenience:

Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 65

Dynamic Performance

Control 66

Flat Tire Monitor 67

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams 69 Instrument lighting 69 High beams/Standing lamps 70 Rear fog lamp 70 Interior lamps 70 Reading lamps 71

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:

Heating and ventilation/

Air conditioner 72

Seat heating 77

Interior conveniences:

Glove compartment 78 Storage compartments 78 Beverage holder 80 Cellular phone 81 Ashtray 81 Cigarette lighter 82

Loading and transporting:

Cargo loading 83

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Keys

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The key set

1 The Key Memory functions are stored

in the remote-control key, refer to page 49. You can mark individual keys for subsequent identification by applying the colored decals that you received when accepting delivery of your vehicle

There is an extended-life battery

in every master key that is charged automatically in the ignition lock every time you drive. For this reason, if you have a master key that is not in regular use, use that key approximately once every year while driving for an extended period to charge the battery. Also refer to page 33.<

2 Spare master key for storage in a

safe place, such as in your wallet. This master key is not intended for continuous use

3 Door and ignition key

The lock for the glove compartment cannot be operated with this key. This is recommended for valet parking, etc.

There is a key case available for using your master key on a regular basis.

Replacement keys

Replacement keys are available exclusively through your BMW center. Your BMW center is obligated to ensure that a person requesting a key is authorized to do so, since the keys are an integral element of the security system – refer to Electronic vehicle immobilizer in the following columns.

If possible, take all of the master

keys that belong to the vehicle with you when you pick up your replacement key. Whenever you receive a new replacement key, turn it once to position 2 in the ignition lock, ignition switched on, and then back, so that the electronic vehicle immobilizer can initialize the new key.<

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