Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Z3 roadster 2.5i
Z3 roadster 3.0i
Z3 coupe 3.0i
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 maxi-
mum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your vehicle throughout an extended service life.
For more detailed information refer to the supplemental manuals.
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 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 (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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Notes on the Owner's Manual |
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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 to gain only an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. The detailed table of contents is intended to stimulate your interest and encourage you to read the remainder of 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 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 441
US English IX/2001
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
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.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the
environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of information.
* Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras.
t Identifies index entries that refer to owner service procedures or topics on vehicle maintenance.
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. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional accessories and special equipment are 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.
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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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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 that 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.
Follow the relevant safety rules when you 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 made by 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 (such as CB, 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. Consult your BMW center for 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 automotive 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.
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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, LLC, 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, 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 motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
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Warning triangle 24 |
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Refueling 25 |
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Controls and features
Opening and closing:
Keys 30 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 31
Central locking system 32 Opening and closing from the
outside 32 With the key 32
With the remote control 33 Opening and closing from the
inside 36
Luggage compartment lid 36 Electric power windows 38 Sunroof, coupe 39 Convertible top 40
Adjustments:
Seats 49
Mirrors 50
Safety systems:
Safety belts 52 Airbags 54
Transporting children safely 56
Driving:
Ignition lock 58 Starting the engine 59
Switching off the engine 60 Parking brake 60
Manual transmission 61 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Turn signals/High beams 64 Washer/Wiper system 65 Rear window defroster 66 Cruise Control 67
Everything under control:
Odometer 68
Tachometer 68 Fuel gauge 68
Coolant temperature gauge 69 Service Interval Display 69 Clock 70
Computer 70
Technology for safety and convenience:
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T) 73
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 74
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 76 Fog lamps 76
Interior lamps 77 Reading lamps 78
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Heating and ventilation 80 Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner 84 Seat heating 89
Controls and features
Cabin convenience:
Glove compartment 90 Storage compartments 90 Storage boxes 90 Beverage holder 91 Ashtray 91
Cigarette lighter 92
Loading and transporting: coupe:
Roll-up cover 93 Partition net 93 Cargo loading 94 Roof-mounted luggage rack 95
Operation, maintenance
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedure 98 Driving notes 99 Catalytic converter 100 Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 101 Disc brakes 103
Brake system 104 Winter operation 105 Power steering 106 Cellular phone 107
Car radio reception 107 Hardtop – roadster 108
Wheels and tires:
Notes on inflation pressures 110 Tire condition 110
Tire replacement 111 Tire rotation 113 Wheel and tire
combinations 114 Special features of winter
tires 115 Snow chains 115
Approved wheel and tire specifications 116
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In the engine compartment:
Hood 118
Engine compartment 120 Fluids for the washer
systems 122 Washer nozzles 122 Engine oil 123 Coolant 125
Brake fluid 126
Vehicle Identification 127
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 128
Airbags 130
Storing your vehicle 130
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 132 California Proposition
65 Warning 132
OBD interface socket 133
Contents
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Towing the vehicle 159
Advanced technology
Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) 164
Airbags 164
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 165
Car radio reception 166 Safety belt tensioner 166
Technical data
Engine specifications 170 Dimensions 171
Weights 172 Capacities 173 Electrical system 174 Drive belts 174
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Everything from A to Z 178
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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 specifications 26 Tire inflation pressures 26
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Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 76
2Horn
3Washer/Wiper system 65
4Hazard warning flashers 24
5Cruise control* 67
6> Turn signals 64
>High beams 64
>Headlamp flasher 64
>Computer* 70
7Fog lamps 76
8Hood release 118
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Instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for reserve range 68
2Indicator lamp for turn signals 23
3Speedometer
4Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Battery charge current 20
>High beams 23
>Engine oil pressure 20
5Tachometer 68
6Coolant temperature gauge 69
7Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Brake pad wear 22
>Brake hydraulic system 20, 21, 22
>Parking brake 21
>Airbags 21
8Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Service Engine Soon 22
>Automatic transmission* 22
>Safety belts 21
>Engine oil level 21
>Antilock Brake System (ABS) 21
9Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC*) 22
10Trip odometer/Gear indicator for automatic transmission with Steptronic* 68
11Service Interval Display 69, 128
12Odometer 68
13Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Front fog lamps* 23
>Engine electronics 22
14Trip odometer reset button 68
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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Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by "●" are tested for 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 in the following section.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current ●
The battery is no longer being charged. The alternator drive belt is defective or there is a malfunc-
tion in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
If the drive belt is defective, stop and switch off the engine immedi-
ately to prevent overheating and serious engine damage. If the drive belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.<
Engine oil pressure ●
Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine.
Check the engine oil level and top off as required. If the oil level is correct, please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, as the engine could sustain serious
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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 104 and 126.
Brake hydraulic system warning lamp for Canadian models.
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Red and yellow: continue to drive cautiously
The red warning lamp for the brake hydraulic system comes on together with the yellow indicator lamps for ABS, ASC+T/ DSC*:
The entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/ DSC* and ADB/DBC control system has failed. Continue driving cautiously and defen-
sively. Avoid hard brake applications. Have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to pages 73, 74 and 102.
Warning lamps for Canadian models.
Red: an important reminder
Parking brake
Comes on when the parking brake is engaged.
For additional information, refer to page 60.
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 52.
Airbags ●
Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information, refer to pages 54 and 164.
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ● Comes on during normal vehicle operation: ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunc-
tion. Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information, refer to page 101.
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 do.
For additional information, refer to page 123.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has been switched off: add engine
oil at your earliest opportunity (when you stop to refuel).
For additional information, refer to page 123.
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22 Indicator and warning lamps
Automatic transmission* Because of a malfunction, the automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information, refer to page 64.
Brake pads ●
Have the brake pads checked. For additional information, refer
to page 104.
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* ●
Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is actively regulating drive torque and braking force.
The indicator lamp stays lit:
ASC+T has been switched off with the button or it is defective, or the DSC* has been switched off, ADB is operational.
Please consult the nearest BMW center in case of a malfunction.
For additional information, refer to pages 73, 74.
Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* and brake hydraulic system warning lamp ●
The indicator lamps remain on:
The DSC* and ADB/DBC have been switched off with the button or there is a system malfunction.
Please consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information, refer to page 74.
Indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models.
Service Engine Soon ●
If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
sions-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 133.
"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 inspected by your BMW center.
Indicator and warning lamps
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 64.
Front fog lamps*
Lights up whenever you switch on the front fog lamps.
For additional information, refer to page 76.
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 64.
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The button flashes rhythmically 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.
Warning triangle* |
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The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment under the floor mat so that it is readily accessible (refer to the illustration).
Grasp the floor mat by the straps on the left and right. Pull it upward and remove it.
Z3 roadster
The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment in the area of the sill.
Always observe all legal regulations requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.<
Z3 coupe
In the luggage compartment at the left rear. Release the Velcro® fasteners.
Z3 roadster
In the luggage compartment on the right in a storage tray.
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. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<
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Before filling the tank, switch 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:
To 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 the fuel filler door manually in the event of an electrical malfunction of the central locking system, refer to page 157.
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.
If the filler nozzle is operated correctly, the fuel tank is full when it shuts off the first time.
Tank capacity, approx. 13.5 gal. (51 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 gal. (8 liters).
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 "Service Engine Soon" lamp.<
Close the fuel filler door.
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When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety
precautions and regulations pertaining to fuels.
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.<
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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 perma-
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The inflation pressures are indicated on a label attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).
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 beginning on page 116.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that meet both US standards and European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW-approved tires.
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are indicated in psi (kilopascal [kPa]) with the tires at ambient temperature (refer also to the next page).
Check tire inflation pressures regularly – at least every two weeks and before every extended journey. Incorrect tire pressure can
otherwise lead to tire damage and accidents.
Check the inflation pressure of the spare tire as well. Refer to the following table and to page 110.<
Tire inflation pressures
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205/60 R 15 91 Q M+S |
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225/50 R 16 92 V |
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Z3 coupe 3.0i
Front: 225/45 ZR 17 |
29 (200) |
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225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S |
32 (220) |
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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 36
Luggage compartment lid 36 Electric power windows 38 Sunroof, coupe 39 Convertible top 40
Adjustments:
Seats 49
Mirrors 50
Safety systems:
Safety belts 52
Airbags 54
Transporting children safely 56
Driving:
Ignition lock 58
Starting the engine 59
Switching off the engine 60
Parking brake 60
Manual transmission 61
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Turn signals/High beams 64 Washer/Wiper system 65 Rear window defroster 66 Cruise control 67
Everything under control:
Odometer 68
Tachometer 68 Fuel gauge 68
Coolant temperature gauge 69 Service Interval Display 69 Clock 70
Computer 70
Technology for safety and convenience:
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T) 73
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 74
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 76 Fog lamps 76
Interior lamps 77 Reading lamps 78
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Heating and ventilation 80 Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner 84 Seat heating 89
Cabin convenience:
Glove compartment 90 Storage compartments 90 Storage boxes 90 Beverage holder 91 Ashtray 91
Cigarette lighter 92
Loading and transporting cargo:
coupe:
Roll-up cover 93 Partition net 93 Cargo loading 94 Roof-mounted luggage rack 95
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Technical data
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1Master key with battery-powered lamp (switch on by pressing the BMW symbol)
2Master key without lamp
3Spare key for storage in a safe place such as your wallet. This key is not intended for continuous use
4Door and ignition key
The luggage compartment lid and the storage boxes* cannot be opened with this key – this is useful for valet parking, for instance
Key with remote control unit*
1Master key with remote control unit
2Spare key for storage in a safe place, such as in your wallet. This key is not intended for constant use
3Door and ignition key
The locks for the luggage compartment lid and the storage boxes* cannot be operated with this key – this is useful for valet parking, for instance.
Some symbols on the remote control buttons can differ from
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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).
If possible, take all master keys that belong to the vehicle with you
when you pick up your replacement keys.
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.<
New master key with remote control, refer to page 144.