2001 BMW M ROADSTER COUPE Owners Manual

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioner 1 Airflow toward the windshield and
side windows
2 Airflow toward upper body
The rotary dials allow infinitely vari-
able regulation of the air supply. You
can change the airflow direction with
the lever in the center of the vent or
by rotating the vent grille75
3 Front footwell ventilation
4 Air distribution onto the
>windows
>upper body
>footwell
All intermediate settings are
possible74
5 Temperature74
6 Air supply
The heating and ventilation are oper-
ational beginning with position 174
7 Air conditioner74
8 Recirculated air mode74
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Heating and ventilation/Air conditionerAir distribution
You can direct the airflow onto
the windows , toward the
upper body and into the foot-
well . All intermediate settings are
possible. In position , a small volume
of air is directed onto the windows in
order to keep them free of condensa-
tion.
A "6 o'clock" position is recommended
as the normal operating setting.
Temperature
In order to increase the temper-
ature of the passenger compart-
ment, turn to the right (red). For
rapid heating, turn completely to the
right. Then select an interior tempera-
ture which is pleasant for you.
Air supply
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. Both heating and
ventilation become more effec-
tive as the airflow rate is increased. In
position 0, the blower and the heater
are switched off.
Air conditioner
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and – depending on the
temperature setting – warmed
again when the air conditioner is
switched on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started.
At outside temperatures below approx.
41 7 (+5 6), switch off the air condi-
tioner. This will help to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
If the windows fog over directly after
switching the air conditioner off, switch
it on again.
Condensation forms in the air
conditioner system during opera-
tion, which then exits under the vehicle.
Traces of condensed water of this kind
are thus normal.<
Recirculated air mode
If there are unpleasant odors in
the incoming air, you can
temporarily block the airflow.
The system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle.
If the windows fog over in the
recirculated air mode, switch this
mode off and increase the air supply as
required.<
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Heating and ventilation/Air conditionerDraft-free ventilationThe outlets for the occupants' upper
body area can be adjusted to suit your
personal preferences:
Use the rotary dials (2) to open and
close the outlets throughout an infi-
nitely-variable range. With the levers (1)
you can direct the airflow to the side,
and up or down by rotating the vent
grill.
Set the outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.36mde797
Rapid ventilation1 Set the rotary blower speed control
for the airflow rate to position 4.
2 Switch on the air conditioner.
3 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the left (blue). Then
select an interior temperature which
is pleasant for you.
4 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .
5 Open the outlets for the upper body
area.36mus741
Cooling1 Set the rotary blower speed control
for the airflow rate to position 2.
2 Switch on the air conditioner.
3 Use the rotary temperature control to
select an interior temperature which
is pleasant for you.
4 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .
5 Open the outlets for the upper body
area.36mus742
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Heating and ventilation/Air conditionerHeatingThis setting is recommended if the
windows are free of ice and condensa-
tion:
1 Set the rotary blower speed control
for the airflow rate to position 2.
2 Use the rotary temperature control to
select an interior temperature which
is pleasant for you.
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .36mus739
Rapid heating1 Set the rotary blower speed control
for the airflow rate to position 3.
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right (red). Then
select an interior temperature which
is pleasant for you.
3 Rotary dial for air distribution in posi-
tion .36mus738
To defrost the windows and
remove condensation 1 Set the blower speed control for the
airflow rate to position 4.
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right (red).
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .
4 To defrost the rear window on the
coupe, switch on the rear window
defroster.36mus740
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Seat heating
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The seat cushion and backrest can be
heated in ignition key position 2.
Press the switches with the heating
symbols:
Rapid heating as long as the
switch comes on brightly. Auto-
matic changeover to regular
heating.
Heating as long as the switch
comes on brightly. Heating
switches off automatically.36mus734
To switch over while heating: press the
section of the switch that is dimly lit.
To switch off early: press the section of
the switch that is brightly lit.
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To open Pull the handle and push down the
door.To closePush the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of
an accident, close the glove
compartment immediately after use.< 367us034
Storage compartments are located in
the center console, in the doors and, on
the M coupe, between the backrests
(refer to the illustration).
A coin box is located in the door pocket
on the driver's side.
A storage net is mounted on the
passenger side of the center console.367de316
M cou
pe
The M roadster has locking storage
boxes
*:
Small storage boxPress button 1 to open the box.Large storage boxPress button 3 and lift the lid of the box.
Both of the storage boxes can be
locked with the master keys (refer to
page 30) at lock 2.367de035
M roadster
Glove compartment Storage compartments Storage boxes
*
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Beverage holder
*
Ashtray
*
The beverage holder is located in the
center console next to the parking
brake.
You will find a coin box in front of the
beverage holders.367us743
To openPress down on the left of the lid (arrow).
To extinguish a cigarette, tap off the
ash and gently press the tip into the
funnel.367de038
To emptyOpen the lid and press down (arrow):
The ashtray insert pops up and can be
removed.367de308
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Cigarette lighter
*
Press in. The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops up.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, children
should never be left in the vehicle unat-
tended.< 36mus744
Cigarette lighter socketThis socket can be used for connecting
a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, or
other appliances up to approx.
200 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage
the socket by inserting plugs of a
different shape or size.
Non-smoker's equipment
package
*
On vehicles with the non-smoker's
equipment package, the socket is
concealed by a cover.
For access to the socket: lift the cover
off.36mus745
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