2000 BMW Z8 door lock

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Alarm systemThe conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the lug-
gage compartment lid is opened,
>To movement inside the vehicle
(interior motion sensor)
>To variations in the vehicle tilt sensor
such as those occuring during at-
tempts to steal the wheels or tow
the vehicle
>To interruption of battery voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
simultaneously activating the following:
>Sounding an acoustical alarm for
30 seconds
>Activating the hazard warning flash-
ers for approx. five minutes
>Flashing the high beams on and off in
sync with the hazard warning flashers.
To activate and deactivate the
alarm systemWhen the vehicle is locked or unlocked
via a door lock or with the remote con-
trol, the alarm system is also simulta-
neously armed or disarmed.
The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are activated approx. 30 sec-
onds after you have finished locking the
vehicle.
The system indicates that it has been
correctly armed by switching on the haz-
ard warning flashers for a single cycle
and by emitting an acoustical signal.
You can have different signals set
as acknowledgment messages for
arming and disarming.<
Indicator lamp displaysThe indicator lamp is located in the
inside rear view mirror's rotary knob.
>When the indicator lamp flashes con-
tinuously, the system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes during
arming: the door(s), the hood or lug-
gage compartment lid are not com-
pletely closed. Even if you do not
close the alerted area, the remaining
areas are deadlocked, and the indi-
cator lamp flashes continuously after
10 seconds. However, the interior
motion sensor is not activated
>The indicator lamp goes out during
disarming: no manipulation or
attempted intrusions have been
detected in the period since the
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Electric power windowsTo open and close the windowsFrom ignition key position 1:
>Press the switch up to but not past
the pressure point:
As long as you continue to hold the
switch down, the window will either
lower or raise
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point:
The window moves automatically.
Tapping it again stops the opening
or closing action.
The window on the passenger
side cannot be closed with the
one-touch mode function.<520de015
Using switch number 2, you determine
which window is to be opened or
closed:
>Window on the driver side,
push the switch all the way to the left
>Window on the passenger side,
push the switch all the way to the
right
>To move both windows at the same
time, keep the switch in the center
position.
The switch on the passenger-side door
activates the window for that side
alone.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the electric win-
dows for up to 15 minutes, provided
that no door has been opened. Because the power windows are
sealed at high pressure to prevent
wind noise when closed, a powerful
motor is required for efficient closing.
When closing the windows, always
ensure that they are not obstructed in
any way. Unsupervised use of these
systems can result in serious personal
injury. Remove the ignition key to deac-
tivate the electric power windows when-
ever you leave the vehicle. Never leave
the keys in the vehicle with unsuper-
vised children.
Never place anything that could obstruct
the driver's vision on or next to the
windows.<
To use the convenience mode via the
door lock or the remote control, refer to
pages 30 or 32.

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AirbagsSitting correctly with airbags
Comply with the following instruc-
tions for the airbags, otherwise,
the airbags may not be able to provide
their maximum protection, with result-
ing risks to personal safety. All passen-
gers in the vehicle should be aware of
and comply with this information:
The airbags are supplemental restraint
devices designed to provide extra pro-
tection; they are not a substitute for
safety belts. Wear your safety belt at all
times. The airbags will not be triggered
in the event of a minor accident, a vehi-
cle roll-over, or collisions from the rear.
In these instances, the safety belt pro-
vides optimal protection.
Airbags are located under cover panels
in the steering wheel, in the instrument
panel and in the door side trim panels.
Assume a seating position that is com-
fortable and provides the greatest-pos-
sible distance between you and the air-
bags in your seating area. Always hold
the steering wheel by the rim Ð hands in
the "9 o'clock" and "3 o'clock" posi-
tions Ð otherwise, your hands or arms
could be injured if the airbag is trig-
gered.
Do not allow any objects to obstruct the
area between the airbag and the driver/
passenger.
Do not use the cover panel above the
front passenger airbag as a storage
area.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, or cover or
modify them in any other way.
Do not use a rear-facing child seat in the
front passenger seat. If you use a child
restraint system, read carefully and
comply with the instructions on page 51.
Be sure that child seats are installed
correctly and with the greatest possible
distance between them and the side air-
bag. Do not allow children to lean out of
the child's seat in the direction of the
side trim panels. If they do so, serious
injuries can occur if the airbag is trig-
gered.<
Even when all these guidelines are ob-
served, there is still a small residual risk
of injury to the face, hands and arms
occurring from airbag deployment in
isolated instances.
The ignition and inflation noise may
cause a mild temporary hearing loss in
extremely sensitive individuals.
For additional information concerning
the airbag system, refer to pages 121
and 148.The illustration shows the correct seat-
ing position for a child in a child restraint
system
* with sufficient distance be-
tween him and the side airbag (arrow).
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To open Pull the handle. The lamp comes on.
A beverage can holder is stored in the
glove compartment.
For further information, refer to page 78.To closeFlip the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of a
crash, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after every use.<520de049
To lockUse one of the master keys. The glove
compartment, the storage shelf for the
cellular phone and the luggage compart-
ment lid are now locked.
A master key is also required for
unlocking.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key for valet parking (refer
to page 28), for example, access to the
glove compartment,
the storage shelf
for the cellular phone or
the luggage
compartment
is not possible when the
vehicle has been locked.<
Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
With the key in the last key positions,
you can unlock or lock the glove com-
partment.
Refer to page 140 for operating
the
storage shelf for the cellular phone and
the luggage compartment lid
.
In the doorsTo open:
Pull into the cut-outs.
To close:
Push the cover back.520de051
Glove compartment Storage compartments

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Storage compartmentsIn the center consoleTo open:
Flip the cover up (arrow 1) Ð access to
the ashtray and cigarette lighter.
When the glove compartment has been
unlocked, press the button (arrow 2) Ð storage shelf for
the cellular phone.
To close:
Flip the cover back into place.
Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
Refer to page 140 for operating
the
storage shelf for the cellular phone.
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Behind the seatsBy way of example, the illustration
shows the storage compartment behind
the driver's seat.
To open:
Unlock by turning the master key all the
way to the left.
The cover will open slightly and can
then be flipped all the way up.
To close:
Press down until you hear it snap into
place. The cover has been locked
again.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key for valet parking (refer
to page 28), access is impossible.<520de082
Rechargeable flashlight Located in the storage compartment
behind the driver's seat.
Because of overload-protection, the
flashlight can remain in its holder.
Be sure that the flashlight is
switched off when it is inserted
into its holder. Failure to do so could
lead to overcharging and damage.<520de070

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Brake system Winter operationBrake pads
The warning lamp for the brake
pads comes on:
The brake pads have reached
their minimum pad thickness. Proceed
to the nearest BMW center as soon as
possible to have the pads replaced.
For your own safety: use only
brake pads which BMW has ap-
proved for your specific vehicle model.
BMW cannot evaluate non-approved
brake pads to determine if they are
suited for use, and therefore cannot en-
sure the operating safety of the vehicle
if they are installed.<
Winter is often accompanied by rapid
changes in weather, requiring not only
a different driving style, but also certain
preparations to the vehicle itself to en-
sure that your vehicle operates safely
and trouble-free throughout the winter
months. CoolantBe sure that the coolant mixture con-
tains the year-round ratio of 50:50 water
and antifreeze/corrosion protection.
This mixture provides protection against
freezing down to approx. Ð 34 7
(Ð 37 6). LocksBMW door lock deicer can be used to
free doors if frozen. This deicer also
contains lubricant.
After using the deicer, treatment with
BMW lock cylinder grease is recom-
mended.
Rubber seals and components To prevent the weather-stripping from
freezing, apply a spray-on rubber treat-
ment or silicone spray to the door, hood
and luggage compartment lid seals.
A full range of car care products is
available from your BMW center. * only in pairs
on the rear wheels with approved winter
tires. Always follow the manufacturer's
safety precautions. Do not exceed a
maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not activate the RDW system while
using snow chains. Malfunction warn-
ings and undetected losses in pressure
are possible when driving with snow
chains.
Starting offWhen starting off in deep snow or when
"rocking" the vehicle to free it, it may be
advisable to temporarily deactivate the
DSC system. Refer to page 63.
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the system
switched on whenever possible.<

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Manual release Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol
(arrow) on the right trim panel of the
luggage compartment. 520de079
Manual release 1 Flip the backrest for the passenger's
seat forward and open the storage
compartment located behind it
2 Lift the cover off the fuse box
3 Unlock the luggage compartment lid
(arrow 1) or the storage compartment
for the cellular phone (arrow 2) by
pulling on the respective ring.520de128
Fuel filler door Luggage compartment lid, storage compartment

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Passenger-side door Closing the convertible top Manual release>Unlock from the inside and open (pull
on the door handle twice; refer to
page 34)
>Moving the lever of the passenger-
side door upward or downward,
upward: door is always unlocked
downward: door is always locked,
but can be opened from inside.520de147
Manual operation
You can close the convertible top
manually, but never open it manu-
ally, because this would cause dam-
age.<
In the event of a malfunction, please
consult your BMW center to have it
corrected.
If you do close the convertible top man-
ually, please proceed as instructed on
the following page.
1 Take off the oval-shaped cover cap,
using a screwdriver to help you if
necessary
2 Put the long end of the Allen wrench
(from the onboard tool kit) into the
support
3 Unlock the locking retainer by turning
it clockwise all the way to the right,
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