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BMW M ROADSTER User Manual

Owner's Manual for the Vehicle.
Contents
A - Z
With a quick reference guide for your convenience.
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M roadster M coupe

Preface

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. 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. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maxi­mum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to en­hance operating and driving safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your vehicle throughout an extended service life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: – New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Limited Warranty Rust Perforation – 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 (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW M
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Notes on the Owner's Manual
We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish an initial overview of your vehicle, this can be found in the first chapter. The detailed list of contents that directly follows the summary of contents is intended to stimulate your curiosity regarding your BMW and to encourage you to read the manual.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to pass the Owner's Manual on to the new owner – the manual represents a legally-required element of the vehicle.
If you have additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.
© 2001 BMW M GmbH Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 026 955 US English XII/2000 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
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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
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vehicle.
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environment.
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Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
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Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras.
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Identifies index entries that refer to owner service procedures or topics on car care.
Your individual vehicle
In 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. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional acces­sories and special equipment are
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marked with an asterisk If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Manual (a car radio or telephone, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
Notes Symbols The individual vehicle
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Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development which is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
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Status at time of printing
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For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight (i.e. 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an 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 or additives, etc.) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drive­ability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability 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. Obey pertinent safety rules when you
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are handling gasoline.
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine 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 damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if 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 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
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additional information.
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto-
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motive part.
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.
For your own safety
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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 (201) 307-4000.
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, Inc.
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 motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
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Index
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Contents

Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Hazard warning flashers 24
Overview
Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 25 Refueling 25 Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressure 26 Tire inflation pressure (table) 27
Opening and closing:
Keys 30 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 31 Central locking system 32 Opening and closing from the
outside 32 Opening and closing from the
inside 33 Luggage compartment lid 34
Controls and features
Electric power windows 35 Sunroof – coupe 36 Convertible top – roadster 37
Adjustments:
Seats 46 Mirrors 47
Safety systems:
Safety belts 49 Airbags 51 Transporting children safely 53
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 55 Starting the engine 56 Switching off the engine 57 Parking brake 57 Manual transmission 58 Turn signal indicators/High
beams 58 Wiper/Washer system 59 Rear window defroster 60 Cruise control 61
Everything under control:
Odometer 62 Tachometer 62 Fuel gauge 62 Coolant temperature gauge 63 Engine oil temperature gauge 63 Service Interval Display 64 Outside temperature 64 Clock 64
Technology for safety and driving convenience:
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 65
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 67
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 69 Interior lamps 70 Reading lamps 71
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner 72
Seat heating 77
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Cabin convenience:
Glove compartment 78 Storage compartments 78 Storage boxes 78 Beverage holder 79 Ashtray 79 Cigarette lighter 80
Loading and transporting:
coupe:
Roll-up cover 81
Controls and features
Partition net 81 Cargo loading 82 Roof-mounted luggage rack 83
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedure 86
Driving notes 87
Catalytic converter 88
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 89
Disc brakes 91
Brake system 92
Winter operation 93
Power steering 94
Cellular phone 95
Radio reception 95
Hardtop – roadster 96
Wheels and tires:
Notes on tire inflation
pressure 98
Operation, care and maintenance
Tire condition 98
Tire replacement 99
Tire rotation 100
Wheel and tire
combinations 101
Special features of winter
tires 102 Snow chains 102 Approved wheel and tire
specifications 103
Under the hood:
Hood 104 Engine compartment 106 Fluids for the washer
systems 108 Washer nozzles 108 Engine oil 109 Coolant 111 Brake fluid 112 Vehicle Identification
Number 113
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 114 Caring for your vehicle 115 Airbags 122 Storing your vehicle 123
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 124 California Proposition
65 Warning 124 OBD connector 125
Contents
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 128 Windshield wiper blades 128 Lamps and bulbs 129 Master key with battery-
powered lamp 134 Changing a wheel 135 Repairing a flat tire 135 Battery 140 Fuses 142
In case of electrical malfunction:
Owner service procedures
Power convertible top 143 Fuel filler door 143
Assistance, giving and receiving:
Jump-starting 144 Towing the vehicle 145
Airbags 150 Radio reception 150 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 151 Safety belt tensioner 151 Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming
feature 152 Limited slip differential 153
Advanced technology
Engine specifications 156 Dimensions 157 Weights 158 Capacities 159 Electrical system 160 Drive belts 160
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 164
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Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Hazard warning flashers 24 Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 25 Refueling 25 Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressure 26 Tire inflation pressure (table) 27

Overview

Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
Overview
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Cockpit

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Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 69 2 Horn 3 Wiper/Washer system 59 4 Hazard warning flashers 24
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5 Cruise control
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Turn signal indicator 58
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High beams 58
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Headlamp flasher 58 7 Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 67 8 Hood release 104
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Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster
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1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp
for reserve range 62 2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 23 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps for:
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Battery charge current 20
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High beams 23
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Engine oil pressure 20 5 Tachometer 62 6 Coolant temperature gauge 63
Also refer to Engine oil temperature gauge on page 63
7 Indicator and warning lamps for:
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Brake pad wear 22
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Brake hydraulic
system/Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 20, 21
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Parking brake 21
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Airbags 21 8 Indicator and warning lamps for:
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Service Engine Soon 22
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Check Filler Cap 22
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Safety belts 21
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Engine oil level 22
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) 22 9 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) 21, 22
10 Trip odometer 62 11 Service Interval Display 64, 114 12 Odometer 62 13 Indicator and warning lamps for:
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Engine electronics 22
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Tire Pressure Warning
(RDW) 21, 22 14 Trip odometer reset button 62 The illustration shows the instrument
cluster in the US version. In the Cana­dian models, some of the indicator and warning lamps have a different appear­ance. Refer to pages 20 to 23.
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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps
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that are identified by " proper functioning whenever the igni­tion key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.
" are tested for
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current The battery is no longer being
charged. The alternator drive belt is defective or there is a malfunc­tion in the charging circuit of the alter­nator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be damaged due to overheating. Increased force is required to steer the vehicle if the drive belt is defective.
Engine oil pressure Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level. Top up as required. If oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, other­wise, the engine could be
damaged because of inadequate lubri-
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Brake hydraulic system The brake fluid level is too low. Before driving further, be sure to
read the notes on pages 92 and 112.
Brake hydraulic system warning lamp for Canadian models.
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Indicator and warning lamps
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Red and yellow: continue to drive cautiously
If the red warning lamp for the brake hydraulic system comes on together with the yellow indi­cator lamps for ABS and DSC: The entire ABS, CBC and DSC control system has failed. Continue to drive cautiously and defensively and avoid full brake
applications. Have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to pages 65, 89.
Warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Red: an important reminder
Parking brake Comes on when the parking
brake is applied. For additional information, refer to page 57.
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
Please fasten your safety belt
Together with an acoustic signal.
Comes on until the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 49.
Airbags
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to pages 51, 150.
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Yellow: stop immediately
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) Flashing warning lamp: a flat tire
has occurred. To come to an immediate stop, reduce speed, while avoiding any sudden, jerky braking or steering maneuvers. For additional information, refer to page 67.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency is avail­able without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 89.
Antilock Brake System warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving: the
oil level is at the absolute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you add oil. For additional information, refer to page 109.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add engine oil at your earliest opportunity (when you stop to refuel). For additional information, refer to page 109.
Engine oil level
Comes on for a short time
(approx. 15 seconds) after the
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engine has been started: please have the system checked by your BMW center.
Brake pads Have the brake pads checked. For additional information, refer
to page 92.
Tire Pressure Warning RDW RDW has been switched off via
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, refer to pages 26, 67.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
Indicator lamp flashes: The system is active and governs drive force and braking force. If the indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine is started, or if it comes on during normal driving and stays on: DSC has been switched off via the button or has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 65.
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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, refer to page 125.
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Engine electronics
There is a fault in the engine's
electronic control system. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system checked by your BMW center.
Check Filler Cap
If the indicator lamp lights up
with the filler cap properly closed: there is a fault in the fuel system. The system should be checked at the earliest possible opportunity at your BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 25.
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Indicator and warning lamps
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Green: for your information
Turn signal indicators Flashes when the turn signal
indicators are in operation. Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 58.
Blue: for your information
High beams Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information, refer to page 58.
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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle*

M roadster
The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment in the area of the sill.
Comply with legal requirements that cover the availability of a
hazard warning triangle in the vehicle.<
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The button flashes intermittently when the hazard flashers are on.
To help you locate the button in an emergency, the button is also illumi­nated whenever the vehicle lamps are on.
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M coupe
M coupe
The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment at the rear right behind a trim panel.
Release the cover: 1 Fold the luggage compartment floor
mat up.
2 To release, turn the four mounting
clips (arrows) of the right-hand trim panel on the rear wall of the luggage compartment approx. coin or screwdriver.
3 Pull out the clips and remove the trim
panel.
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First-aid kit* Refueling

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M coupe
In the luggage compartment at the left rear. Release the Velcro
® fasteners.
M roadster
In the luggage compartment on the left in a storage area; swing retaining strap upward.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited time only. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any whose expi­ration dates have passed. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Comply with legal requirements which cover availability of a first-aid kit in the vehicle.<
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Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine, as otherwise fuel cannot flow into the tank and the Service Engine Soon warning lamp may come on. Refer to page 22.<
Open the fuel filler cap: Open the fuel filler door, turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove the cap. Place the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
Open the filler cap carefully. If you
do not, fuel could spray out.<
To unlock if the central locking system malfunctions, refer to page 143.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refu­eling
> results in premature shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full, whenever the fuel nozzle shuts off the first time, as is specified for proper service.
Tank capacity: refer to page 159. Close the fuel filler cap:
Position the cap on the neck. Turn the cap clockwise to the stop.
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 Check Filler Cap lamp.<
Close the fuel filler door.
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Refueling Fuel specifications Tire inflation pressure

When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau­tions displayed at gas stations. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether they are empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
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.<
The inflation pressures are indicated on a label attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).
Check tire pressures
On the next page you will find all pres­sure specifications, indicated in psi (kilopascal [kPa]) with the tires at ambient temperature.
After correcting the tire inflation
pressure, re-initialize the Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) system, refer to page 67.<
Tire inflation pressure
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Check tire inflation pressures
regularly – at least every two weeks and before beginning a longer trip. Incorrect tire pressure can other­wise lead to driving instability, tire damage and accidents.<
Comply with tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires made by BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires made by other manufacturers. You will find a list of approved tires on page 103.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that meet both US standards and European standards. We recommend the exclu­sive use of BMW-approved tires.
BMW Tires
All tire pressures are in psi (kilopascals [kPa])
M roadster M coupe
Have winter tires mounted at your BMW center or a tire dealer.<
Front: 225/45 ZR 17 Rear: 245/40 ZR 17
225/45 R 17 90 H M+S 32 (220) 35 (240) 35 (240) 38 (260)
32 (220)
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32 (220)
35 (240)
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38 (260)
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Opening and closing:
Keys 30 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 31 Central locking system 32 Opening and closing from the
outside 32 Opening and closing from the
inside 33 Luggage compartment lid 34 Electric power windows 35 Sunroof – coupe 36 Convertible top – roadster 37
Adjustments:
Seats 46 Mirrors 47
Safety systems:
Safety belts 49 Airbags 51 Transporting children safely 53
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 55 Starting the engine 56 Switching off the engine 57 Parking brake 57 Manual transmission 58 Turn signal indicators/High
beams 58 Wiper/Washer system 59 Rear window defroster 60 Cruise control 61

Controls

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Everything under control:
Odometer 62 Tachometer 62 Fuel gauge 62 Coolant temperature gauge 63 Engine oil temperature gauge 63 Service Interval Display 64 Outside temperature 64 Clock 64
Technology for safety and driving convenience:
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 65
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 67
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 69 Interior lamps 70 Reading lamps 71
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner 72
Seat heating 77
Cabin convenience:
Glove compartment 78 Storage compartments 78 Storage boxes 78 Beverage holder 79 Ashtray 79 Cigarette lighter 80
Loading and transporting cargo:
coupe:
Roll-up cover 81 Partition net 81 Cargo loading 82 Roof-mounted luggage rack 83
Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
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Keys

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 belong to a security system (refer to "Electronic vehicle immobilizer" on the next page).
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1 Master key with battery-powered
lamp (switch on by pressing the BMW
symbol) 2 Master key without lamp 3 Spare key for storage in a safe place
such as your wallet. This key is not
intended for continuous use 4 Door and ignition key
The luggage compartment lid and the
storage boxes
with this key – this is useful for valet
parking, for instance
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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 that key to posi­tion 2 in the ignition lock once (ignition switched on) and then back. This allows the electronic vehicle immobilizer to "learn" the new key.<
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