2000 BMW Z8 Owners Manual

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Dynamic Stability Control Dynamic Driving ControlTo reactivate the systemPress the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with DSC. An
appropriate driving style remains the
responsibility of the driver. For this rea-
son, do not use the additional safety
margin provided by the system as an
excuse to take risks.
Do not make any modifications to the
DSC system. Service procedures on
the system are to be performed by
authorized technicians only.<
For additional details concerning DSC,
please refer to the chapter "Advanced
technology" on page 149.
Whenever required, the system can be
switched from sporty-comfortable ori-
entation Ð based on what the driver is
demanding in terms of vehicle perfor-
mance via the accelerator pedal Ð to a
purely sports-oriented response. This
means that the switch-over is sponta-
neous and in response to the demands
made on the system through the accel-
erator pedal (detecting the sport mode).Every time the engine is started, the
sporty-comfortable orientation is acti-
vated.520de057
Detecting the Sport ModeActivating
In ignition position 2, press the button.
The indicator lamp will come on.
Deactivating
Whenever the indicator lamp is on, it
will go out if you press the button again.

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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)The conceptThe RDW monitors the tire pressure in
all four wheels while driving. The sys-
tem provides an alert whenever the in-
flation pressure drops significantly in
one of the tires.
For RDW to "learn" the correct tire infla-
tion pressure, check the inflation pres-
sure in all tires, comparing them with
the values in the inflation pressure table
(refer to page 25), and make correc-
tions as necessary. Then activate the
system.
This indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will flash to inform
you if the inflation pressure in
one of the tires has dropped signifi-
cantly.
To activate the system 1 Turn the ignition key to position 2
2 Press the switch long enough for the
indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter to light up red for a few seconds
3 The RDW undergoes an automatic
"learning" process while you are driv-
ing, and stores this data to aim for op-
timal conditions. This one-time "learn-
ing" process lasts at least 10 minutes,
after which the RDW is able to detect
and report any tire failure.
Repeat this process after any changes
in tire inflation pressure, tire rotation or
replacement.
Once the pressures have been adjusted
to the reference values used in the
"learning" process, do not activate the
system a further time.520de117
Tire failureThe red indicator lamp will flash in the
event of a tire failure.
A supplementary gong is also heard.
Carefully reduce speed to less than
50 mph (80 km/h), avoiding any hard
braking or steering maneuvers while
doing so.
For additional details, refer to page 135.
The RDW cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
Nor can it detect the gradual loss of
pressure at all four tires that normally
occurs over a period of time.<

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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)
Check tire pressure on a regular
basis and correct it if you need to.
Refer to page 24.
Do not carry out any system activation
while driving with snow chains or while
driving on curves. Malfunction warnings
and undetected losses are possible
while driving under these types of
conditions.
In certain circumstances, there could
be a delayed detection of any loss in in-
flation pressure while driving on snow-
covered or slippery road surfaces.
A sporty driving style can also cause
delayed RDW alerts (e. g. slippage in
the drive wheels, high lateral accelera-
tion).<
System interferenceThe red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster will stay on for as long as there
is a malfunction.
The indicator lamp will come on if the
system malfunctions.
Please contact your BMW center for
additional information.

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Side lamps (Side marker lamps)
With the switch in this position,
the front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on. For light-
ing on one side for parking, refer to
page 68.
Low beams
When you switch off the ignition
and the low beams are still on,
only the side lamps (side marker
lamps) remain on.
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"Follow-Me-Home" lamps:
If you actuate the headlamp
flasher after you have parked the vehi-
cle and shut off the engine, the low
beams will remain on for a brief period.
You may also have this function deacti-
vated if you wish.<
"LAMPS ON" warningIf you turn the ignition key in position 0,
an acoustic signal will sound for a few
seconds after the driver's door has
been opened if the low beam head-
lamps have not been switched off.Daytime running lamps switch
*
The headlamps are automatically
switched on for daylight driving when
ignition key is in position 2.
Turn the knob to adjust the lighting
intensity.520us008
Side lamps/Low beams Instrument lighting

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High beams/Parking lamps
Rear foglamp Interior lamps
1 High beam (blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator
lamp)
3 Parking lampsParking lamp, left or rightWith the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate
turn signal position.520de025
The yellow indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up
whenever the rear foglamps are
switched on.
Obey the legal stipulations regarding
foglamp use.
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The interior lamps operate automati-
cally.Switching the interior lamps on
and off manuallyTurn the knob.
If you want the interior lamps to remain
turned off, keep the knob turned for
approx. 3 seconds.
Turn the knob again to turn it back on.Footwell lampsThe footwell lamps operate in the same
way as the interior lamps.520de040

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Reading lamps

The reading lamps can be switched on
and off using the push button located
next to each lamp.520de041
In order to prevent battery dis-
charge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are switched off automatically
approx. 15 minutes after the ignition
key has been turned to position 0.<

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520de042Heating and ventilation/Air conditioning

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioning1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Air flow for the upper body
The rotary dials make it possible for
you to open and close the air supply
through an infinitely-variable range,
while the levers change the air-flow
direction. Refer to page 73
3 Front footwell ventilation
4 Air supply
Both the heating and ventilation are
available from position 1 on. Refer to
page 72
5 To defrost windows and remove
condensation73
6 Temperature72
7 Air distribution toward
>the windows
>the upper body
>the footwell
All intermediate settings are possible,
too. Refer to page 72
8 Rear window defroster with the
hardtop in place73
9 Operating
>Recirculated air72
>Incoming air72
>Air conditioner/Incoming air72
>Air conditioner/Recirculated air72