Get Owner service procedures -> Battery, Fuses Guide for BMW Z8 Roadster First Generation (2000-2003)

¹³⁸ⁿBattery

The service life specified for the

battery can be achieved only if it is

always kept adequately charged. If the

vehicle is primarily used for stop-and-

go traffic, be sure to check the charge

state often.<

Wear eye protection. Do not

allow particles containing

battery acid or lead to come into

contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.

Battery acid is extremely corro-

sive. Wear eye protection and

protective gloves. Do not tip the

battery. Battery acid can leak from the

Maintenance

The battery is completely maintenance- ventilation openings.

free. That means that the original

Be sure that children keep well

away from batteries and battery

acid.

battery acid will normally last for the

service life of the battery under

moderate climatic conditions.

Battery posts, terminals, and

Never allow sparks or open

flame near the battery. Do not

smoke in the vicinity of the

related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds. Wash hands after

handling.<

For all questions regarding the

battery, please consult your BMW

center. Since the battery is absolutely

maintenance-free, the following is for

your information only.<

battery. Avoid creating sparks when

working around electrical cables or

equipment. Turn the key to position 0 in

the ignition when disconnecting or

connecting the battery. Do not short-

circuit the battery terminals. This

creates a risk of injury from high-energy

sparks.

Installation location

The battery is located under the

luggage compartment's floor panel.

Symbols

You will find the following symbols on

your vehicle battery. To avoid injury,

please comply with the following

precautions whenever you work with or

near the battery.

Charge condition

You can read the charge condition of

the battery with the "Magic Eye"

hydrometer (arrow):

> Green: adequate charge

Before handling the battery,

please read the following infor-

mation.

> Black: not charged adequately. The

battery must be recharged. Please

contact your BMW center for addi-

tional information

> Yellow: replace the battery.

Battery

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A highly explosive gas is

generated when the battery is

charged.

When removing, first disconnect the

cable to the negative terminal, then

disconnect the cable to the positive

terminal. Loosen the center adjusting

screw for the battery's retaining strap

(use the screwdriver found in the

onboard tool kit) and remove the

bracket.

Charging the battery

Charge the battery in the vehicle only

when the engine is not running. Use the

connections provided in the engine

compartment (for correct connections,

refer to "Jump-starting" on page 145).

If you happen to get acid in your

eyes, rinse thoroughly for

15 minutes with clear water.

Consult a physician immediately. If you

get acid spray on your skin or clothing,

rinse with plenty of water. If acid is

accidentally ingested, consult a physi-

cian immediately.

Before performing any work on

the electrical system, disconnect

for the positive terminal, then the cable the cable from the negative terminal. If

When installing, first connect the cable

for the negative terminal.

you do not, short circuits can create the

risk of fire or personal injury.<

In order to protect the battery

case from ultraviolet radiation,

When installing, make sure that

the battery is seated properly, and If you plan to park the vehicle for longer

that the battery bracket is installed with than 4 weeks, disconnect the battery

do not place it in direct sunlight.

A discharged battery can freeze. Store

the battery in areas where temperature

remains above freezing.

the center adjusting screw. Failure to

observe these precautions could result disconnecting the cable at the negative

in an inadequately secured battery, terminal. Then recharge the battery with

from the vehicle's electrical system by

which could then shift in an accident.< an appropriate battery charger.

Removing and installing

If you intend to store the vehicle for

longer than 12 weeks, remove the

battery, charge it and store it in a cool

and dust-free room where there is no

danger of freezing. During storage,

have the battery recharged every six

months. Also, recharge the battery

before it is reinstalled. Failure to

observe these precautions can render

the battery unsuitable for continued

use. Every time the battery is

Do not disconnect the battery

cable when the engine is running.

Disconnecting the battery cable when

the engine is running will cause a

voltage surge which will damage the

vehicle's onboard electronics.

Do not make any modifications in the

wires to the positive terminal. If you do

so, the protective function of the safety

battery terminal is no longer ensured.

Repairs and disposal may only be

performed by specially trained

discharged, especially over extended

periods, its service life is reduced.

personnel.<

¹⁴⁰ⁿBattery

Fuses

Return used batteries to a recy-

If an electrical accessory should fail,

switch it off and check the fuse.

cling point or your BMW center.

Maintain the battery in an upright posi-

tion for transport and storage. Secure

the battery to prevent it from tilting

during transport.<

The fuses, their individual ampere

ratings and the equipment in the

circuits they protect are all indicated on

the cover of the fuse box in the glove

compartment and on the inside of the

cover panel for the storage compart-

ment located behind the passenger's

seat.

In the glove compartment

> Open the glove compartment

> Unlock the fuse box and swing it

downward

> Remove the lid with the list on it.

Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are

located in the fuse box lid behind the

passenger-side seat

> Use the plastic tweezers to remove

the fuse for the accessory or equip-

ment that has stopped working

> Replace a blown fuse, recognizable

by its melted metal strip, with a new

fuse that has the same color or

ampere rating.

Fuses

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Do not attempt to repair a blown

fuse or replace it with a fuse

having a different color or ampere

rating. To do this could cause a fire in

the vehicle resulting from a circuit over-

load.<

If the fuse continues to blow, have the

problem corrected by a BMW center.

Behind the passenger's seat

> Move the passenger's seat forward

and open the storage compartment

located behind it

The list is on the lid's inside cover.

> Remove the fuse box lid containing

the spare fuses and the plastic twee-

zers

> Use the plastic tweezers to remove

the fuse for the accessory or equip-

ment that has stopped working

> Replace a blown fuse, recognizable

by its melted metal strip, with a new

fuse that has the same color and

ampere rating.

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