2000 BMW Z8 charging

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Your car has a steering-column lock
driven by an electric motor.Releasing the steering and
electricity supply>Insert the key in position 0. The steer-
ing is audibly released.
Encountering any resistance when
turning the key to the right means:
the steering column is still not un-
locked. Turning the steering column
to the right and left can make it easier
to turn the key.
The vehicle immobilizer is deacti-
vated
>In position 1, the radio and certain
electrical consumers are operational
>In position 2, the ignition, the starter
and all electrical consumers are op-
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Removing the keyThe key is removed in position 0. Turn
the steering wheel to engage the steer-
ing lock and activate the electronic
vehicle immobilizer.
With a discharged or discon-
nected battery, the steering col-
umn will not be locked or unlocked.
Leaving the key in the ignition uses up a
minimal amount of power. In order to
avoid discharging the battery, remove
the key if the vehicle is to be parked for
an extended period of time.<
If the steering is locked and the
battery discharged or discon-
nected, do not tow the vehicle, as it will
not be possible to turn the steering
wheel.<
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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
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Battery
A highly explosive gas is
generated when the battery is
charged.
If you happen to get acid in
your eyes, rinse thoroughly for
some 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 acci-
dentally ingested, consult a physician
immediately.
In order to protect the battery
case from ultraviolet radiation,
do not place it in direct sunlight.
A discharged battery can freeze. Store
the battery in areas where temperature
remains above freezing.
Removing and installing
Do not disconnect the battery
cable when the engine is running.
Disconnecting the battery cable when
the engine is running will cause a volt-
age surge which will damage the vehi-
cle'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 per-
formed by specially trained personnel.<
When removing, first disconnect the
cable to the negative terminal, then dis-
connect the cable to the positive termi-
nal. Loosen the center adjusting screw
for the battery's retaining strap (use the
screwdriver found in the onboard tool
kit) and remove the bracket.
When installing, first connect the cable
for the positive terminal, then the cable
for the negative terminal.
When installing, make sure that
the battery is seated properly, and
that the battery bracket is installed with
the center adjusting screw, because
otherwise in the event of an accident,
the battery will not be secure enough.<
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 143).
Before performing any work on
the electrical system, disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal. If
you do not, short circuits can create the
risk of fire or personal injury.<
If you plan to park the vehicle for longer
than 4 weeks, disconnect the battery
from the vehicle's electrical system by
disconnecting the cable at the negative
terminal. Then recharge the battery with
an appropriate battery charger.
If you intend to store the vehicle for
longer than 12 weeks, remove the bat-
tery, charge it and store it in a cool and
dust-free room where there is no dan-
ger of freezing. During storage, have the
battery recharged every six months.
Also, recharge the battery before it is
reinstalled. If this is not done, the bat-
tery will not be serviceable. Every time
the battery is discharged, especially
over extended periods, its service life
is reduced.

Owner service procedures
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A
Add brake fluid112
Add engine coolant112
Adding engine oil109
Adjust washer nozzles108
Avoiding a false alarm37
Avoiding unwanted
alarm37 B
Backup lamps
bulb replacement130
Battery
add distilled water136
charging137
Brakes, brake faults89,90 C
Changing a wheel135
Changing tires135
Checking air pressure24
Checking engine oil
level109
Convertible top
closing in event of electri-
cal malfunction140 D
Defrost position73
Defrosting the windows73 Difficult steering92
Doors
emergency actuation30
E
Electrical defect
convertible top140
Electrical equipment
failure138
Electrical failure
fuel filler door140
Emergency activation
convertible top140
Emergency actuation
doors30
Emergency release
fuel filler door140
Engine oil
add109
quality110
specifications110
viscosity110 F
Fittings, tow starting and
towing144
Flat tire135
Fuel filler door
manual release after
electrical fault140
H
Hazard warning flashers22
Hazard warning triangle22
Headlamp cover, care129
Hood release104 I
Indicator lamps18
Inflation pressure24
Interior lamps
bulb replacement133 L
License plate lamp
bulb replacement131
Luggage compartment lid,
emergency release35 M
Maintenance114 O
Oil
quality110
specifications110
viscosity110
Onboard tool kit128 P
Pressure, tires24
R
Rear foglamp
bulb replacement130
Refill washer reservoir108
Refill windshield washer
resevoir108
Removing condensation
from the windows73
Replacing fuses138
Replacing lamp bulbs129
Replacing windshield wiper
blades128
Replenish washer fluid108
Return used batteries138 S
Starting
problems54,85,144
Switching off the interior
motion sensor37
Switching off the tilt sensor
alarm system37 T
Taillamp130
Tire damage97
Tools128
Tow fittings144
Tow starting144
Towing144
Trunk, emergency
release35

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