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Z3 COUPE 2001
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE 2001 User Manual

Owner's Manual for the Vehicle.
Contents
From A to Z
With a quick reference guide for your convenience.
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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 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 AG
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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.
© 2000 BMW AG Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 155 690 US English IX/2000 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
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damage to the vehicle.
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assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your
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Identifies index entries that refer to owner service procedures or topics on car care.

The individual 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. 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 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
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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 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.
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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
Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview

Contents

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 specifications 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 37
Adjustments:
Seats 46 Mirrors 48
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 Automatic transmission 59 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 61 Turn signals/High beams 63
Wiper/Washer system 64 Rear window defroster 65 Cruise Control 66
Everything under control:
Odometer 67 Tachometer 67 Fuel gauge 67 Temperature gauge 68 Service Interval Display 68 Clock 69 Computer 69
Technology for safety and convenience:
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction (ASC+T) 72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 73
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 75 Fog lamps 75 Interior lamps 76 Reading lamps 77
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Heating and ventilation 78 Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner 82
Seat heating 87
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Cabin convenience:
Glove compartment 88 Additional storage areas 88 Storage boxes 88 Beverage holder 89 Ashtray 89 Cigarette lighter 90
Loading and transporting:
coupe:
Roll-up cover 91
Controls and features
Partition net 91 Cargo loading 92 Roof-mounted luggage rack 93
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedure 96
Driving notes 97
Catalytic converter 98
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 99
Disc brakes 101
Brake system 102
Winter operation 103
Power steering 104
Cellular phone 105
Radio reception 105
Hardtop – roadster 106
Wheels and tires:
Notes on inflation pressure 108
Tire condition 108
Operation, care and maintenance
Tire replacement 109
Tire rotation 111
Wheel and tire
combinations 112
Special features of winter
tires 113 Snow chains 113 Approved wheel and tire
specifications 114
In the engine compartment:
Hood 116 Engine compartment 118 Fluids for the washer
systems 120 Washer nozzles 120 Engine oil 121 Coolant 123 Brake fluid 124 Vehicle Identification 125
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 126 Caring for your vehicle 128 Airbags 134 Storing your vehicle 135
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 136 California Proposition
65 Warning 136 OBD connector 137
Contents
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 140 Windshield wiper blades 140 Lamps and bulbs 141 Master key with battery
lamp 147 Tire change 148 Battery 155 Fuses 158
In case of electrical malfunction:
Power convertible top 159
Owner service procedures
Fuel filler door 159
Assistance, giving and receiving:
Jump-starting 160 Towing the vehicle 161
Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC) 166 Airbags 166 Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 167 Radio reception 167 Safety belt tensioner 167
Advanced technology
Engine specifications 170 Dimensions 171 Weights 172 Capacities 173 Electrical system 174 Drive belts 174
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 178
Index
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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 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 75 2 Horn 3 Wiper/Washer system 64 4 Hazard warning flashers 24
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5 Cruise control
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Turn signals 63
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High beams 63
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Headlamp flasher 63
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Computer*69 7 Fog lamps 75 8 Hood release 116
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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 67 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 67 6 Coolant temperature gauge 68 7 Indicator and warning lamps for:
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Brake pad wear 22
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Brake hydraulic
system 20, 21, 22
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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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Automatic transmission*22
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Safety belts 21
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Engine oil level 21
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) 21 9 Indicator lamp for Automatic
Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control
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(DSC
10 Trip odometer/Gear indicator for
automatic transmission with Steptronic
and ADB*/DBC) 22
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11 Service Interval Display 68, 126 12 Odometer 67 13 Indicator and warning lamps for:
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Front fog lamps*23
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Engine electronics 22 14 Trip odometer reset button 67 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 and switch off
the engine immediately. Check the engine oil level. Top up as required. If oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.
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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 102 and 124.
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, ASC+T/
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and ADB*/DBC: the
DSC entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/DSC and ADB*/DBC 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 72, 73 and 100.
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.
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are fastened. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 49.
For additional information, refer to pages 51 and 166.
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
Please fasten your safety belt
Together with an acoustic signal.
Comes on until the safety belts
Airbags
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
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Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Comes on during normal vehicle
operation: 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
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page 99.
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 121.
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 121.
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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 pages 60, 63.
Brake pads
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information, refer to page 102.
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
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/DBC
ADB Indicator lamp flashes: The system is active and governs drive force and braking force. The indicator lamp stays lit: ASC+T has been turned off via the switch or it is defective, or the DSC has been turned off, the ADB operational. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to pages 72, 73.
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and
* is
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Dynamic Stability Control
* and ADB*/DBC ●
(DSC) The indicator lamps remain on: The DSC been turned off via the switch or
they are defective. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 73.
Indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
* and ADB*/DBC have
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 137.
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
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Green: for your information
Turn signals Flashes when the turn signals
are in operation. Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 63.
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the front fog lamps. For additional information, refer to page 75.
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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 63.
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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle* First-aid kit*

Z3 coupe
In the luggage compartment at the left rear. Release the Velcro
Z3 roadster
In the luggage compartment on the right in a storage tray.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
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The push-button flashes rhythmically when the hazard flashers are on.
To help you locate the switch in an emergency, the button is also illumi­nated whenever the vehicle lamps are on.
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Z3 coupe
Z3 coupe
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.
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.<
Z3 roadster
The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment in the area of the sill.
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Refueling

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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.<
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: refer to page 173. 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.
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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Fuel specifications 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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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
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 beginning a longer trip. Incorrect tire pressure can other­wise lead to tire damage and accidents. Check the air pressure of the spare tire as well. Refer to the following table and to page 108.<
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 114.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that meet both US standards and European standards. We recommend the exclu­sive use of BMW-approved tires.
Tire inflation pressure
BMW Tires
All tire pressures are in psi (kilopascals [kPa])
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Z3 roadster 2.5i
Z3 roadster 3.0i Z3 coupe 3.0i
225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 ZR 16
Front: 225/45 ZR 17 Rear: 245/40 ZR 17
205/60 R 15 91 Q M+S 205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S 225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S 225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
Spare tire: T 115/90 R 16 92 M
225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 ZR 16
Front: 225/45 ZR 17 Rear: 245/40 ZR 17
205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S 225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S 225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
Spare tire: T 115/90 R 16 92 M
29 (200) 32 (220) 29 (200)
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32 (220) 35 (240)
61 (420) 61 (420)
29 (200) 32 (220) 29 (200)
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32 (220) 35 (240)
61 (420) 61 (420)
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32 (220)
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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 33 Luggage compartment lid 34 Electric power windows 35 Sunroof, coupe 36 Convertible top 37
Adjustments:
Seats 46 Mirrors 48
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 Automatic transmission 59 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 61 Turn signals/High beams 63

Controls

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Wiper/Washer system 64 Rear window defroster 65 Cruise control 66
Everything under control:
Odometer 67 Tachometer 67 Fuel gauge 67 Temperature gauge 68 Service Interval Display 68 Clock 69 Computer 69
Technology for safety and convenience:
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction (ASC+T) 72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 73
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 75 Fog lamps 75 Interior lamps 76 Reading lamps 77
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Heating and ventilation 78 Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner 82
Seat heating 87
Cabin convenience:
Glove compartment 88 Additional storage areas 88 Storage boxes 88 Beverage holder 89 Ashtray 89 Cigarette lighter 90
Loading and transporting cargo:
coupe:
Roll-up cover 91 Partition net 91 Cargo loading 92 Roof-mounted luggage rack 93
Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
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Keys

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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
* cannot be opened
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 following page).
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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