Get Overview Guide for BMW Z8 Roadster First Generation (2000-2003)

15n

Cockpit 16

Overview

Instrument cluster 18

Indicator and warning lamps 20

Hazard warning flashers 24

Warning triangle 24

First-aid kit 24

Controls and features

Refueling 25

Fuel quality 26

Tire inflation pressure 26

Operation, care

and maintenance

Owner service procedures

Advanced technology

Technical data

Index

Overview

¹⁶ⁿCockpit

Cockpit

17n

1 > Turn signal indicator 58

> Standing lamps 70

> High beams 70

> Headlamp flasher 58

2 Parking lamps/Low beams 69

3 Washer/Wiper system 59

4 Hazard warning flashers 24

5 Central locking system 32

6 Rear window defroster for the

hardtop 60

7 Shift lever 58

To engage reverse gear, pull the

lever across the gate to the left to

overcome the detent

8 Cruise control 61

9 Adjusting the steering wheel 47

10 Horn: entire surface

11 Rear fog lamp 70

12 Unlocking the hood

13 > Unlocking the luggage

compartment lid 37

> Unlocking the fuel filler door 25

¹⁸ⁿInstrument cluster

Instrument cluster

19n

1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for

fuel reserve 62

8 Control button for:

> Clock 64

> Trip odometer, reset to zero 62

2 Speedometer with indicator and

warning lamps for

9 Indicator and warning lamps for:

> Please fasten safety belts 21

> High beams 23

> Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) 22

> Engine electronics 22

> Airbags 21

3 Instrument panel lighting 69

10 Indicator for:

> Odometer 62

4 Tachometer 62

with indicator and warning lamps

for:

> Trip odometer 62

> Service Interval 63

> Battery charge current 20

> Convertible top operation 41

> Flat Tire Monitor 20

> Antilock Brake System (ABS) 21

> Parking brake/Brake hydraulic

system/Cornering Brake Control

(CBC) 20

11 Indicator and warning lamps for:

> Turn signal, left 23

> Brake pads 22

> Service Engine Soon 22

> Engine oil pressure/Engine oil

level 20, 21

5 Coolant temperature gauge with

"Coolant temperature too high"

warning lamp 63

6 Indicator and warning lamps for:

> Rear fog lamp 22

> Turn signal, right 23

7 Clock 64

²⁰ⁿIndicator and warning lamps

Flat Tire Monitor G

Flashing warning lamp in addi-

tion to an acoustic signal: a flat

tire has occurred. Carefully reduce

speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h),

and avoid hard braking or steering

maneuvers.

Technology that monitors itself

Red: stop immediately

Indicator and warning lamps identified

by "G" are tested for proper operation

whenever the ignition key is turned.

They each light up once for different

periods of time.

Battery charge current

The battery is no longer being

charged. Indicates a defect in

the alternator drive belt or the charging

circuit. Please contact the nearest

BMW center.

The indicator lamps signal defects in

monitored systems by either remaining

lit after the engine is started or by

coming on in the course of normal

vehicle operation. Refer to the following

section for detailed information on how

to respond to the various types of warn-

ings.

For additional information, refer to

page 67.

Never attempt to continue driving

if the drive belt is defective: the

engine could overheat and sustain

serious damage. A broken or damaged

drive belt will also lead to a sudden

increase in steering effort.<

Brake warning lamp G

If the lamp comes on when the

parking brake is not engaged,

check the brake fluid level. Before

driving further, be sure to read the

notes on pages 92 and 114.

Engine oil pressure G

Stop vehicle immediately and

switch off engine. Check the

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

engine oil level and top up as required.

If the oil level is correct, please contact

the nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving. The

engine could sustain damage

owing to inadequate lubrication.<

Indicator and warning lamps

21n

Red and yellow: continue driving

cautiously

Red: an important reminder

Yellow: check at the earliest

opportunity

Brake warning lamp G

Comes on when the parking

brake is applied – an additional

acoustic signal sounds when the

vehicle is set in motion.

The red brake warning lamp

comes on together with the

yellow indicator lamps for ABS

and DSC:

Antilock Brake System (ABS) G

ABS has been deactivated in

response to system malfunction.

Unrestricted conventional brake system

performance remains available. Please

have the system inspected by your

BMW center.

The entire ABS, CBC, DSC and For additional information, refer to

DBC control system has failed.

Continue driving cautiously and

defensively. Avoid hard brake

applications. Please have the

system checked by your BMW center

as soon as possible.

page 57.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

For additional information, refer to

page 88.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

warning lamp for Canadian

models.

Please fasten safety belts G

Together with an acoustic

signal. Comes on until the safety

For additional information, refer to

pages 65, 88.

belts are fastened.

For additional information on safety

belts, refer to page 50.

Engine oil level

Comes on while driving: the oil

level is at the absolute

Warning lamps for Canadian

models.

minimum; add engine oil as soon as

possible. Do not drive more than

approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you add

oil.

Airbags G

Please have the system

inspected by your BMW center.

For additional information, refer to

pages 51, 150.

For additional information, refer to

page 111.

Engine oil level

Comes on after the engine has

been shut off: add engine oil at

the earliest opportunity (when you stop

to refuel).

For additional information, refer to

page 111.

²²ⁿIndicator and warning lamps

Brake pads G

Have the brake pads checked.

For additional information, refer

Service Engine Soon G

If the indicator lamp comes on

either continuosly or intermit-

Yellow: for your information

Rear fog lamp

Lights up whenever the rear fog

lamp is turned on.

to page 92.

tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-

sions-related electronic systems.

Although the vehicle remains opera-

tional, you should have the systems

checked by your BMW center at the

earliest possible opportunity.

For additional information, refer to

page 126.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) G

For additional information, refer to

page 70.

Malfunction in the DBC system.

The brake system continues to

provide unrestricted conventional

performance.

For additional information, refer to

page 90.

Service Engine Soon warning

lamp for Canadian models.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

warning lamp for Canadian

models

Electronic engine-management

system

Malfunction in the electronic

Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) G

Indicator lamp flashes:

engine-management system. The elec-

tronics revert to a default mode permit-

ting continued operation, but at lower

than usual engine speeds and with

reduced power. Please have the

system inspected by your BMW center.

The system is actively regulating engine

torque and braking force.

If the indicator lamp does not go out

after the engine is started, or if it comes

on during normal driving and stays on:

DSC has been switched off or has been

deactivated because of a malfunction.

In the event of a malfunction, have the

system checked by your BMW center.

For additional information, refer to

page 65.

Indicator and warning lamps

23n

Green: for your information

Blue: for your information

Turn signal indicator

Flashes when the turn signals

are operated. Rapid flashing

indicates a system malfunction.

For additional information, refer to

page 58.

High beams

Comes on when the high beams

are on or the headlamp flasher

is activated.

For additional information, refer to

pages 58, 70.

²⁴ⁿHazard warning flashers Warning triangle*

First-aid kit*

The button flashes continuously when

the hazard warning flashers are on.

The warning triangle is stored beneath

a floor panel located in the luggage

compartment.

The first-aid kit is located under the

luggage compartment's floor panel

beneath the onboard tool kit.

To help you locate the button at night,

the button is also illuminated whenever

the vehicle's lamps are on.

Always observe all legal regula-

tions requiring a warning triangle

to be carried in the vehicle.<

Some of the articles in the first-aid

kit may be used within a limited

time only. Check the expiration dates of

each of the items regularly, and replace

any whose expiration dates have

passed. You can get replacements in

any drugstore or pharmacy.

Always observe all legal regulations

requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in

the vehicle.<

Refueling

25n

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle

completely into the filler pipe. Pulling

the nozzle out of the pipe during

refueling

> results in premature pump shutoff

> and will reduce the effect of the vapor

recovery system on the pump.

If the filler nozzle is used correctly, the

fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the

first time.

Tank capacity, approx. 19.3 gal.

(73 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of

approx. 2.5 gal. (10 liters).

Fuel filler door

Simple and environmentally

friendly

Before filling the tank, shut off the

engine. If you do not, fuel cannot

flow into the tank and the Service

Engine Soon lamp may come on.<

Open the filler cap carefully to

prevent fuel from spraying out.

Fuel spray may cause injury.

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.<

Do not top off. Topping off may cause

Press on the lower part of the button to fuel spillage.<

open (fuel pump symbol).

Store the cap in the holder provided on

the inside of the fuel filler door while

refueling.

To unlock the fuel filler door if the

central locking system malfunctions,

refer to page 142.

Always observe all safety precau-

tions posted at the service station

when handling fuel.

Never carry spare fuel containers in

your vehicle. Whether empty or full,

these containers can leak, cause an

explosion, or lead to fire in the event of

a collision.<

²⁶ⁿFuel quality

Tire inflation pressure

The engine uses lead-free gasoline

only.

Check tire inflation pressures

regularly – at least every two

weeks and before each extended

journey. Otherwise, incorrect tire pres-

sure can lead to poor handling, tire

damage and accidents.<

Required fuel:

> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,

min. 91 AKI

AKI = Anti Knock Index

Comply with tire approval

specifications

Do not use leaded fuels. The use

of leaded fuels will cause perma-

nent damage to the system's oxygen

sensor and the catalytic converter.<

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 tire sizes

on page 104.

You will find the tire inflation pressures

on the door pillar (visible with door

open).

Check tire pressures

Your vehicle is equipped with tires that

not only meet US standards, but also

European standards. We recommend

the exclusive use of BMW-approved

tires.

All pressure specifications are indicated

in psi (kilopascal) for cold tires at

ambient temperature (refer also to the

next page).

Remember to reactivate the Flat

Tire Monitor after every wheel or

tire change, refer to page 67.<

Tire inflation pressure

27n

BMW

Tires

All pressure specifications in the table are

indicated in psi (kilopascal) for cold tires

(cold = ambient temperature)

Front: 245/45 R 18 96 W

Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 W

245/45 R 18 96 H M+S

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