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BMW Z4 2 5I 2003 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual
Contents
A-Z
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 897 - © 09/02 BMW AG
for Vehicle
Z4 roadster 2.5i
Z4 roadster 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. There­fore, we have one 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 wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG

Contents

Notes
6 About this Owner's Manual 6 Symbols used 6 Symbol on vehicle parts
Contents
6 Your individual vehicle 6 Status at time of printing 7 For your own safety 7 Service and warranty 8 Reporting safety defects
Overview
12 Cockpit 13 Instrument cluster 14 Indicator and warning lamps
Opening and closing
18 Keys 18 Central locking system 18 Remote control 20 Door lock 20 Interior 21 Luggage compartment lid 22 Luggage compartment 22 Electric power windows 23 Manual convertible top 24 Fully automatic convertible top* 26 Wind deflector* 27 Alarm system*
Adjustments
29 Safe seating position 29 Seats 30 Seat memory* 31 Seat heating* 31 Safety belts 32 Steering wheel 32 Mirrors 33 Airbags 34 Transporting children safely 37 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
Driving
38 Ignition lock 38 Engine 39 Parking brake 40 Manual transmission 40 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic*
42 Electric Power Steering EPS 42 Drivelogic* 42 Turn signal indicators/Headlamp
flasher
43 Washer/wiper system and
rain sensor*
44 Cruise control*
Lamps
45 Parking lamps/Low beams 46 High beams/Standing lamps 46 Instrument lighting 46 Fog lamps 46 Interior lamps
© 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 897 US English VIII/02 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper – bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Everything under control
47 Odometer 47 Tachometer 47 Fuel gauge 47 Coolant temperature gauge 48 Service interval display 48 Outside temperature 48 Clock 49 Computer*
Technology for safety and driving convenience
51 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 52 Brake Force Display 53 Antilock Brake System ABS 53 Flat Tire Monitor
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving
55 Air conditioning 57 Automatic climate control*
Interior conveniences
60 Glove compartment 60 Storage compartments 61 Beverage holder 61 Preparations for the cellular phone* 61 Ashtray*
Special operating instructions
64 Break-in procedures 65 Driving notes 65 Brake system 66 Cargo loading 67 Hardtop preparation*
Refueling
70 Fuel filler door 70 Fuel specifications
In the engine compartment
77 Hood 78 Engine compartment 79 Washer fluids for washer systems 79 Engine oil 80 Coolant 81 Brake fluid
Maintenance
82 The BMW Maintenance System 82 Care
Laws and regulations
83 California Proposition 65 warning 83 OBD interface socket
Replacement procedures
84 Onboard tool kit 84 Windshield wiper blades 84 Lamps and bulbs 87 Changing a wheel 87 Battery
Giving and receiving assistance
89 Warning triangle* 89 First-aid kit* 89 Jump-starting 90 Towing and tow-starting the vehicle
Technical data
94 Engine data 94 Weights 95 Dimensions 96 Capacities
Everything from A-Z
97 Index
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Wheels and tires
71 Tire inflation pressure 73 Tire condition 73 Tire replacement 74 Wheel and tire combinations 75 Run Flat tires 76 Winter tires 76 Snow chains*

Notes

About this Owner's Manual

Notes
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 an initial overview of your vehi­cle, you will find what you are looking for in the first chapter.
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 an important com­ponent of the vehicle.
If you have additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.

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.
Refers to measures that can be taken
to help protect the environment.
< Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
* Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras.
Identifies systems or components
which can be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements – Vehicle Memory, Key Memory. Refer to page 37. Activation and adjustments on some of these systems can be performed at your BMW center.

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.

Your 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 marked with an asterisk
If your BMW features equipment not described in this Owner's Manual – a car radio or telephone, for instance – supple­mentary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask that you read these manuals as well.
*.

Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state­of-the-art technology. For this reason, 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 claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descrip­tions in this manual.
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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, additives, etc. – among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor quality fuels may result in drivability, 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.<
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW retailers.
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., walkie-talkie, 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.
Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment with any­one inside the car. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.<
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.<
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Important safety information!
For your own safety, use 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.

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.
We recommend that you read this publica­tion thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following war­ranties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect
Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty
> California Emission Control System
Limited Warranty.
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Detailed information about these warran-
ties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Notes

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, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117.
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 retailer, 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 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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At a glance
The overviews of buttons, switches and
displays presented in this chapter will help
you find your way around your vehicle.
You will also be familiarized with the con-
cepts behind the operation of the features
available to you.

Overview

Cockpit

Overview
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 45 2 > Turn signal indicators 42
> Standing lamps 46 > High beams 46 > Headlamp flasher 42 > Computer 49
3 Fog lamps 46
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4 Horn 5 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor 43 6 Hazard warning flashers 7 Central locking system 20 8 Engine compartment release 77 9 Luggage compartment lid release 21

Instrument cluster

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1 Speedometer 2 Indicator and warning lamps 14 3 Tachometer 47
with indicator and warning lamps 14
4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 47 5 Fuel gauge 47 6 Button for
> Time 48 > Service interval display 48
7 Selector lever and program display for
automatic transmission 41
8 Button for
> Trip odometer, reset to zero 47 > Setting time 48
9 Display for
> Trip odometer/Odometer 47 > Clock 48 > Service interval 48 > Computer 48
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Indicator and warning
lamps
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
+ 51
Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are iden­tified by whenever the ignition key is turned. They
Overview
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 again while the vehicle is moving. The indi­cated pages provide information on what measures to take.
+ are tested for proper functioning
Please fasten safety belts
Airbags
+ 33
Battery charge current
Engine oil pressure/Engine oil level/ Engine oil sensor
+ 79
Parking brake/Chassis control sys­tem/Dynamic Brake Control/Brake
+ 39/ 51/ 52/ 81
fluid
+ 31
+ 87
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
Flat Tire Monitor
Automatic transmission
Brake pads
+ 53
+ 41
+ 66
Add coolant 80
Check Gas Cap
+
Service engine soon + 83
Service engine soon
+
warning lamp for Canadian models.
Defective bulbs 45
+ 51
Brake warning lamp for Canadian models
Antilock Brake System ABS/Chas­sis control system
+ 53/ 51
Antilock Brake System ABS/Chas­sis control system for Canadian models
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Turn signal indicators 42
Fog lamps 46
Headlamp flasher/ High beams 42/ 46
Electric Power Steering EPS + 42
Engine electronics
+
Malfunction in the engine electron-
ics. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in various colors and combinations.
The following section explains the signifi­cance of the individual colors as well as how you should respond when they appear.
> Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately or an important reminder
> Yellow:
Have the system inspected as soon as possible or for your information
> Green:
For your information
> Blue:
For your information.
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Controls
This chapter provides you with the informa-
tion you need for complete control over
your vehicle. It describes all features used
for driving and for ensuring your safety and
comfort.

Opening and closing

Keys

The key set
1 Master keys with remote control –
Opening and closing
determine the functions of the Key Memory, refer to page 37. 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 as you drive. For this reason, if you have a master key with remote control that is otherwise not used, use that key approximately once a year while driving for an extended period to charge the bat­tery.<
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet. This key does no open the lock of the luggage compartment lid – useful for valet parking, for example. This key is not intended for constant use

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the
> doors > luggage compartment lid > fuel filler door > storage compartment between the
backrests
> opened manual convertible top.
The central locking system can be oper­ated
> from outside using the remote control
or via the driver's door lock
> from inside via the central locking sys-
tem button.
If it is operated from inside, the fuel filler door will not be locked. Refer to page 20.
The anti-theft system is automatically acti­vated whenever you activate the central locking system from outside the vehicle. It prevents the doors from being unlocked with the lock buttons or release handles. The alarm system is also armed.
The central locking system unlocks auto­matically in the event of an accident. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.

Remote control

The concept
The remote control provides two additional functions for central locking.
> Switching on interior lamps. Refer to
page 19. With this function, you can also search for the vehicle when parked in an underground garage, for instance
> Opening the luggage compartment lid
separately. Refer to page 19. The lug­gage compartment lid will open slightly, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
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Whenever you unlock or lock the vehicle,
you simultaneously deactivate/activate the anti-theft system, disarm/arm the alarm system and switch the interior lamps on/ off.
You can have a signal set to confirm that the vehicle's locks have engaged
securely.<
Since persons or animals in the vehi-
cle could lock the doors from the inside, always take the vehicle keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<
If it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the battery is discharged. Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to recharge the battery. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your BMW center. You can also obtain replacement keys there.<
To lock and secure
Press the button.
To switch on the interior lamps
With the vehicle locked: Press the button.
To deactivate the tilt alarm* and interior motion sensors*
Press the button a second time immedi­ately after locking. For additional information, refer to page 28.
To open the luggage compartment
Press the button. The luggage compartment lid will open
slightly, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
Before and after a trip, be sure that the luggage compartment lid has not
been opened unintentionally.<
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1 To unlock 2 To lock and secure, activate interior
lamps, disarm tilt alarm sensor and inte­rior motion sensor
3 To open the luggage compartment
To unlock
1. Press the button to unlock the driver's
door and the fuel filler door
2. Press the button a second time to dis-
engage all vehicle locks.
Panic mode – triggering alarm
By pressing the button for 2 to 5 seconds, the alarm can be sounded in the event of danger. The alarm is turned off by pressing button 1 again – for unlocking.
External systems
External systems or devices may cause local interference in the functions of the remote control.
Should this occur, you can still open and close the vehicle using the master key in either the door or luggage compartment locks.
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For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC – Federal Commu­nications Commission – regulations. Oper­ation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol­lowing two conditions:
> This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
> this device must accept any interfer-
Opening and closing
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to these devices could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.<

Door lock

> To open:
With the door closed, hold the key in the "Unlock" position
> To close:
With the door closed, hold the key in the "Lock" position.
Watch the closing process carefully and be sure that no one is trapped by
the closing motion. Releasing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction Turn the key all the way to the left or right to
unlock/lock the driver's door.

Interior

One turn of the key in the driver's door lock to unlock the driver's door only and the fuel gas door.
Turn the key a second time to disengage all other vehicle locks.
You can have a signal set to confirm that the vehicle's locks have engaged
securely.<
Convenience operation
You can also operate the power windows and the fully automatic convertible top via the door lock.
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You can use this button to control the cen­tral locking system whenever the doors are closed. The doors and luggage compart­ment lid are unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was unlocked from the outside and you press the button, then, with the driver's door still open, the lug­gage compartment lid and the fuel gas door will unlock, too. If the driver's door is closed, it will be locked.
If you desire, the central locking sys­tem can be activated automatically as
soon as you begin to drive. This can be adjusted to be key-specific.<
To unlock and open
> Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking sys­tem and then pull each of the release handles above the armrests
or
> pull the release handle for each door
twice: the initial pull unlocks the door, and the second one opens it.
To open from the inside
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To lock
> Either use the central locking button to
lock all doors at once or
> press the individual door lock buttons
down.
To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out of the vehicle, the driver's door lock button will not engage as long as the door is open.<
Since persons or animals in the vehi-
cle could lock the doors from the inside, always take the vehicle keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<

Luggage compartment lid

To open from the outside
Turn the master key to the left as far as it will go. The luggage compartment lid will open slightly.
If the alarm system is armed, opening the luggage compartment with the key will trig­ger an alarm; refer also to page 27.
If the luggage compartment lid has not been locked separately, you can open it with this button in the footwell on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
To close
The handle recess in the interior trim panel of the luggage compartment lid makes it easier to pull the lid down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage compart­ment lid is clear when it is closed, following the same precautions as with all closing procedures.<
Operate the vehicle only when the
luggage compartment lid is closed, since exhaust fumes could penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Should it be absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open and with the convertible top closed:
> Close all windows > Increase the air supply from the air con-
ditioner or automatic climate control to a high level. Refer to page 55 or 57.<
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Luggage compartment

Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compart­ment lid from inside the luggage compart­ment.
Opening and closing
To enlarge the luggage compartment
The luggage compartment can be enlarged when the convertible top is closed.
Simultaneously turn the handles on both sides of the luggage compartment to the right past the resistance point. The convertible top compartment panel is raised.
Before opening the convertible top: Turn the handles to the left and fold the convertible top compartment panel down­ward.
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top compartment panel has been folded down in the luggage compartment to avoid any possible damage.<

Electric power windows

The illustration shows the power window switches in the trim of the passenger door.
To open and close the windows
Ignition key in position 1 or higher
> Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the window continues to move downward as long as you continue to press the switch
> Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the window moves automat­ically. Pressing the switch again stops the opening cycle.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.
The window on the passenger side does not move automatically.
After the ignition has been switched off: You can still use the electric power win­dows for up to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens any of the doors.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the lock and remember to close the doors to pre­vent children from operating the power windows and injuring themselves, etc.<
For convenience operation via the door lock, refer to page 20.
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Manual convertible top

The fabric top offers perfect protection against the weather and it can be opened easily and quickly by one person alone.
Here are a few tips so that you get the most out of your Z4 roadster:
> It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The closed convertible top not only pro­tects the passenger compartment from unforeseeable damage from the weather, but also provides a certain degree of theft protection
> In addition, only keep valuables in the
locked luggage compartment, even with the convertible top closed
> When the convertible top is open, the
central locking system also locks the release button for the convertible top. The convertible top cannot be oper­ated. This provides better theft protec­tion for valuables stored in the luggage compartment
> Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.
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1. Flip the handle out and turn it to the end
stop
2. Open the convertible top and push it
toward the rear of the vehicle
To open the convertible top
Operate the convertible top only
when the vehicle is stationary. Never store the convertible top for longer than one day while it is wet to avoid perma­nent damage from moisture.<
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top compartment panel in the luggage com­partment is lowered to avoid any possible damage; refer to page 22.<
3. Gently swing the convertible top down-
ward and press until it engages audibly.
To close the convertible top
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1. Press button; see arrow 1
The convertible top is released and moves up slightly; see arrow 2
2. Holding on to the handle, pull the con-
vertible top forward onto the windshield frame
3. Lock the convertible top by turning the
handle until you hear the convertible top engage.
At higher speeds, the ensuing vac-
uum in the passenger compartment can cause the convertible top to begin flut­tering. Increase the air supply so that a low pressure draft does not occur in the vehi­cle.<
Opening and closing

Fully automatic convertible top*

The fully automatic convertible top com­bines assured protection against the ele­ments with simple and easy handling.
Here are a few tips so that you get the most out of your roadster:
> it is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The closed convertible top not only protects the passenger compartment from unforeseeable damage from the weather, but also provides a certain degree of theft protection. In addition, only keep valuables in the locked lug­gage compartment, even with the con­vertible top closed.
> Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.
> To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below 147/–106.
Never store the convertible top while
it is wet to avoid permanent damage from moisture.<
Driving when the opening or closing
process has not been completed can cause vehicle damage or personal injury. Do not lay objects on the convertible top, since they could fall off when the convert-
ible top is operated and cause damage or injuries. Do not reach into the convertible top mech­anism during opening and closing. Keep children away from the moving parts of the convertible top during operation.<
If possible, only operate the convert-
ible top with the vehicle stopped, as otherwise the process may be interrupted. If you set the convertible top in motion with the vehicle stationary and then have to start suddenly – for instance, at a traffic light – you can still complete the operation by driving as slowly as possible and again pressing and maintaining pressure on the button.<
At higher speeds, the ensuing vac-
uum in the passenger compartment can cause the convertible top to begin flut­tering. Increase the air supply so that a low pressure draft does not occur in the vehi­cle.<
To open and close
1 To close 2 To open
If at all possible, only operate the con-
vertible top if the engine is running. This saves unnecessary battery wear. Before closing the convertible top, remove any objects from the windshield frame that could keep the convertible top from closing properly.<
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Ignition key in position 1 or higher.
With the vehicle standing.
1. Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
2. Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment panel in the luggage compart­ment is lowered; refer to page 22. Oth­erwise the convertible top cannot be opened
3. Ensure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed
4. Press and hold the corresponding but-
ton for convertible top operation.
If the convertible top should halt right before the closing phase is completed, press against the front part of the convert­ible top frame from the outside to help the closing process along. Keep pressing the button while doing so until the top starts up again on its own.
Indicator lamps
> The red indicator lamp will light up while
the convertible top is in motion. It goes out as soon as the opening or closing operation has been completed
> If the red indicator lamp flashes after
the button has been released, then the opening or closing operation has not yet been completed. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pressing this but­ton
> If the yellow indicator lamp lights up
continuously with the button pressed, then the convertible top compartment panel is raised and the convertible top cannot be moved.
The side windows will lower slightly when you press the button for operating the con­vertible top.
After the opening or closing operation, the side windows will go back up if you keep the button pressed for more than 2 sec­onds after the indicator lamp has gone out.
The automatic sequence will be interrupted immediately if you release the button that operates the top. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction by press­ing this button.
If the convertible top operation has
been interrupted, do not close the side windows using the power window but­tons. Otherwise the side windows may not close properly against the rubber seal of the convertible top.<
After the convertible top has been
stored for an extended period of time in the convertible top compartment – e.g. in the winter months because the hardtop was being used – you may have to support the convertible top by hand when closing it for the first time.<
If the opening or closing procedure has been interrupted due to an electrical mal­function, the convertible top will remain in that position for 15 minutes. The procedure can be resumed in the desired direction by pressing the button. After that, the convert­ible top can be moved again and, if it is an emergency situation, you may have to help the top along manually. This can also be done in ignition key position 0.
Convenience operation from the driver's door lock
Refer to page 20.
To close manually in the event of an electrical malfunction
To release the convertible top
1. Pull out the handle in the luggage com-
partment as far as it will go
2. Turn the handle by 90˚ until it engages
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3. Pull on the cord in the rear luggage
compartment panel. The storage compartment between the backrests unlocks; refer also to page 60
Opening and closing
4. Press button; see arrow 1
The convertible top is released and moves up slightly; see arrow 2
7. Insert the Allen wrench into the hex slot
8. Pull the convertible top frame down as
far as possible
9. Continue turning the Allen wrench to
the left until the front convertible top frame has locked onto the windshield frame.

Wind deflector*

With the convertible top open, the wind deflector keeps air movement in the pas­senger compartment to a minimum, thus providing you with a pleasant drive, even at higher speeds.
Because of its slim dimensions, it can eas­ily be stored in a storage compartment in the luggage compartment lid.
5. Grab the convertible top at its frame
and pull it up to the windshield frame
6. Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover
panel in the center of the front convert­ible top frame
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The illustration shows the wind deflector guide and the wind deflector panel on the passenger side.
Installation
Insert the wind deflector in the guides pro­vided on the rollover bars.
The wind deflector panels inserted in the rollover bars cannot be removed.
Clothes hooks
Located on the wind deflector panel in the rollover bars.
Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks. If you do so, personal injury
could result during braking or evasive maneuvers, for example.<

Alarm system*

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the luggage
compartment lid is opened
> When attempts are made to start the
vehicle
> To movement inside the vehicle – inte-
rior motion sensor
> To alterations in the vehicle tilt, e.g. as
would occur during attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle
> To interruption of battery voltage.
The alarm produced by the system in the event of unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft depends on the country version:
> Sounding of an acoustical alarm for
30 seconds
> Activation of the hazard warning flash-
ers for approx. five minutes.
Arming and disarming the alarm sys­tem
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked either via the driver's door lock or with the remote control, the alarm system is simul­taneously armed or disarmed.
The hazard warning flashers blink once when the alarm system has been properly armed.
You can have different acknowledg­ment signals set to confirm arming
and disarming.<
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You can open the luggage compartment lid when the system is armed by pressing the remote control button. Refer to page 19. When it is closed, the lid is once again secured.
Manual operation of the luggage compartment lid triggers the alarm.
Refer to page 21.< To cancel an alarm:
Press the button on the remote control, refer to page 18, or turn the ignition key to position 1. Refer to page 38.
Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp beneath the interior
mirror flashes continuously: The system is armed
> The indicator lamp flashes when it is
being armed: A door, the hood or luggage compart­ment lid is not completely closed. Even if you do not close the area causing the alert, the remaining areas are secured and the indicator lamp flashes continu­ously after 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated
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> If the indicator lamp goes out as soon
as the system is disarmed: No manipulation or attempted intru­sions have been detected in the period since the system was armed
> If the indicator lamp flashes for
10 seconds when the system is being disarmed: An attempted entry has been detected in the period since the system was armed.
After an alarm has been triggered, the indi­cator lamp will flash continuously.
Interior motion sensor*
The system monitors the footwells and the seating areas of the driver and passenger.
Opening and closing
Deactivate the interior motion sensor – refer to Avoiding unintentional
alarms – if children or animals are to remain in the vehicle.<
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be deactivated at the same time. You can do this to prevent a false alarm from being triggered, for instance in garages with elevator ramps or when the vehicle is transported by train.
Lock the vehicle twice = arm the system:
Press the button on the remote control twice in succession,
or lock the vehicle twice with the key. Refer to
page 20. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are deactivated as long as the system is armed.
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Adjustments

Safe seating position

For relaxed and fatigue-free driving you should select a seating position that reflects your personal requirements. The correct seating position combines with safety belts and airbags to enhance occu­pant safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the vehicle's safety systems provide you with optimal protection, we request that you direct your careful atten­tion to the following section.
For supplementary information on trans­porting children, refer to page 34.
Sitting safely with airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and the air­bags. Always hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injuries to your hands or arms in the event of airbag deployment. Never allow any objects, indi­viduals or animals to obstruct the areas between passengers and airbags. Never use the front airbag's cover as a storage tray or support for objects of any kind. Never allow front passengers to rest their feet or legs on the airbag cover.<
For airbag locations and additional infor­mation on airbags, refer to page 33.
odically to retension it over your shoulders. In the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap belt could slide over your hips, leading to abdominal injury. In addition, the safety belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced if the belt is worn loosely. Expectant mothers should always wear their safety belts, tak­ing care to position the lap belt against the lower hips, where it will not exert pressure against the abdominal area.<
For information on using the safety belts, refer to page 31.

Seats

Before adjusting your seat, always observe the following precautions
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could result in an accident. Never ride with the backrest inclined to an extreme angle – especially important for the front passen­ger to remember. If you do so, there is a risk that you will slide under the safety belt in the event of an accident, thus reducing the protection provided by the safety belt.<
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Sitting safely with safety belts
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passen­ger's lap. Avoid twisting the belt while rout­ing it firmly across the pelvis and shoulder, wear it as snugly against your body as pos­sible. Do not allow the belt to rest against hard or fragile objects. Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does not become caught or jammed. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull on the lap belt peri-
1 Backward/forward
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat into the desired position.
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After releasing the lever, move the seat
backwards or forwards slightly to ensure that the latch engages securely
2 Height
Pull lever 2 and apply weight to or remove weight from the seat as required
Adjustments
3 Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as required.
Head restraints
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Installation
Insert the head restraint into the guides.
Power seat adjustment
1 Tilt angle 2 Backward/forward adjustment 3 Height 4 Backrest angle
The head restraints are adjusted manually. Refer to preceding section.
Read and comply with the adjustment instructions on page 29. Failure to
do so can result in diminished personal safety.<
Adjustments
Height: pull or push. In order to move to the lowest positions,
press button 1.
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately at the height of your ears. Otherwise, there is a higher risk of injury to the cervical vertebra in the event of an accident.<
Removal
Pull the head restraint upward until it stops. Press button 1 and remove the head
restraint.
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Seat memory*

You can store and recall three different driver's seat positions.
To store
1. Ignition key position 1 or 2
2. Adjust seat to desired position
3. Press the
tor lamp in the button lights up
MEMORY button: the indica-
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