BMW Z4 ROADSTER 2.5I-2003 User manual

Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
Contents
A-Z
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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. There-
fore, we have one request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and
familiarize yourself with the information that we have com-
piled 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 ser-
vice life. For additional information refer to the supplemen-
tal 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
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Contents
Contents
Notes
6About this Owner's Manual
6Symbols used
6Symbol on vehicle parts
6Your individual vehicle
6Status at time of printing
7For your own safety
7Service and warranty
8Reporting 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
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At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference
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
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*
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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