2001 BMW M ROADSTER COUPE Owners Manual

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Lamps and bulbsThe lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your
vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the
following instructions during bulb
replacement. If you are not familiar with
any of the procedures, consult your
BMW center.
Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Before performing any work on
the electrical system, switch off
the affected accessories or disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal of
the battery. Failure to do so could result
in short circuits in the electrical system.
To prevent injuries and damage,
comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer.<
The illustration depicts the right side
of the engine compartment.1 High beams HB3 bulb, 65 watt2 Low beams HB4 bulb , 55 watt
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged.< 367us067
1 Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to
the left and remove toward the rear.
2 Pull off the plug.
3 Push the new bulb holder with the
bulb onto the plug – ensure proper
locking.
4 Reinstall in reverse order.
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
>Do not wipe dry (this causes
scratches) and never use abrasives
or strong solvents to clean the
covers.
>Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water.
>Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow – never
use a scraper.<
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Lamps and bulbsPosition lamps5 watt bulb
1 Using your fingertip, press forward on
the rear edge of the lamp's cover
(arrow) and remove.
2 Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to
the right and remove it from the lamp.
3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and
replace.
4 Install in the reverse order.367de737
Front turn signal indicators21 watt bulb
1 Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to
the left and remove toward the rear.
2 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb.
3 Insert the bulb holder and turn to the
right as far as possible.367de068
Side turn signals5 watt bulb
1 Using your fingertip, press toward the
rear on the front edge of the lamp's
cover (arrow) and remove.
2 Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to
the right and remove it from the lamp.
3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and
replace.
4 Install in the reverse order.36mde776
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Lamps and bulbsTail lamp assembly – M roadsterTail lamp, side marker lamp:
5 watt bulbs
Remaining bulbs: 21 watt
1 Turn signal indicator white
2 Backup lamp white
3 Tail lamp, reflector red
4 Brake lamp red
5 Side marker lamp red367us070
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1 Turn the lock of the bulb holder to the
left (arrow) and remove the bulb
holder.
2 Pull the bulb holder for the side
marker lamp forward out of the tail
lamp.
3 Press the defective bulb gently and
turn it to the left. Remove the bulb
and replace it.36mde777
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Tail lamp assembly – M coupeTail lamp, side marker lamp:
5 watt bulbs
Remaining bulbs: 21 watt
1 Turn signal indicator white
2 Backup lamp white
3 Tail lamp, reflector red
4 Brake lamp red
5 Side marker lamp red367us629
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Lamps and bulbs1 Lift up the luggage compartment floor
mat.
2 To release, turn the mounting clips
(arrows) of the trim panel on the rear
wall of the luggage compartment
approx. f turn with a coin or screw-
driver.
3 Pull out the clips and remove the trim
panel.367de322
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4 Turn the corresponding bulb holder
to the left (arrow) and remove it.
5 Press gently while turning the defec-
tive bulb to the left. Remove the bulb
and replace it.
6 Insert the bulb holder and turn to the
right as far as possible.
Side marker lamp:
Pull the bulb holder out of the tail lamp
assembly toward the front.
7 Reinstall the trim panel in the reverse
order:
Insert the clips and turn them f turn
to secure them.367us630
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Center (high-mount) brake lamp –
M roadsterSeven lamps at 5 watts each
1 Open the luggage compartment lid.
2 Remove the cover (use a screwdriver
if necessary).
3 Press gently while turning the defec-
tive bulb to the left and remove it.
4 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket
and replace.
5 Install in the reverse order.367de074
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Lamps and bulbsCenter (high-mount) brake lamp –
M coupeIn the event of a malfunction, please
consult your BMW center.367de624
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License plate lamps5 watt bulb
1 Press against the upper edge of the
lens (arrow) and remove it.
2 Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to
the left and remove it from the lamp.
3 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket
and replace.
4 Install in the reverse order.367de307
Interior lamp – M roadster10 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lens at the left recess.
2 Pull the bulb out of the contact lugs.
When reinstalling the lens, first
position it on the left, then snap it
into place.< Luggage compartment lamp –
M roadster5 watt bulb
The lamp is located above in the
luggage compartment.
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lamp.
2 Pull the bulb out of the contact lugs.
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Lamps and bulbs Master key with battery-powered lampInterior lamps – M coupeFront:
15 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lamp at the left recess.
2 Press back the plastic tab on the
reflector, open the reflector and
replace the bulb.
Rear:
10 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lamp at the side recess.
2 Press back the plastic tab on the
reflector, open the reflector and
replace the bulb.Reading lamps – M coupe10 watt bulbs
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lamp at the left recess.
2 Press gently while turning the defec-
tive bulb to the left. Remove the bulb
and replace it.If light intensity drops, renew the
battery to safeguard against acid
escaping.
Battery change1 Remove the cover on the back of the
key with a screwdriver.
2 Insert a new battery (refer to the illus-
tration) of the same type (CR 2025)
so that it touches the contacts.
3 Snap the cover into place and apply
uniform pressure to seat it.365de132
Return used batteries to a
recycling point or to your BMW
center.<
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Changing a wheel Repairing a flat tireThe M roadster and M coupe are deliv-
ered from the factory without a jack and
lug wrench.
Please have your BMW center switch
the tires on your vehicle from summer
to winter tires, or the reverse.
To repair a flat tire, refer to the following
pages.Safety measures in the event of a
flat tire:
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from
the flow of traffic. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position and engage the steering
lock, engage the parking brake and
shift into 1st or reverse gear.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area (for instance, behind
the guardrail).
If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is available, set it up on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regula-
tions.<
M Mobility SystemYou will find an M Mobility system in the
M roadster and M coupe, for repairing
flat tires. With the aid of this system,
you can apply a liquid sealant to the
inside of the tire, thereby sealing off the
damaged area, and then continue
driving.
The M Mobility system makes trans-
porting a spare wheel superfluous,
thereby reducing the amount of weight
you have to carry around.
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Repairing a flat tireThe M Mobility system is located in the
luggage compartment at the rear right,
on the M coupe also under a cover.36mde778
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Release the cover on the M coupe:
1 Fold the luggage compartment floor
mat up.
2 To release, turn the four mounting
clips (arrows) of the right-hand trim
panel on the rear wall of the luggage
compartment approx. f turn with a
coin or screwdriver.
3 Pull out the clips and remove the trim
panel.
Note that the fluid bottle in the
system's sealant container must
be replaced every 3 years by your BMW
center if the system is not used.<367de322
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The components of the M Mobility
system1 On/Off switch
2 Connection hose with pressure
gauge for connecting the compressor
with the sealant container or to
connect the compressor to the wheel
3 Pressure gauge for indicating the tire
pressure
4 Connector hose from the sealant
container to the wheel
5 Sticker for maximum speed
6 Plug and cable for the cigarette
lighter socket
7 Protective gloves (not shown)39mde106
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