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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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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 13.5 (approx. 51)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8.0)Fuel specification: page 26
Windshield washer system
including headlamp washer system quarts (liters)approx. 2.6 (approx. 2.5)
approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3)For details: page 108
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts (liters) 11.3 (10.7) For details: page 111
Engine with oil filter renewal quarts (liters) 5.8 (5.5) "BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil"
For details: page 110
Manual transmission – Lifetime fluid, no fluid change
required
Differential quarts (liters) 1.3 (1.2) Changing the oil during the
breaking-in inspection and
inspection II
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Everything from A to Z
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Cigarette lighter80
Cleaning the headlamps60
Cleaning the rear
window60
Cleaning the windshield59
Cockpit16
Code, refer to the Radio
Owner's Manual
Coin box79
Cold start56
Compartments78
Connecting a car vacuum
cleaner80
Controls, cockpit16
Convertible top
care117
electrical defect143t
operation37, 41
weather protection41
Coolant93, 112
antifreeze protection93
Coolant temperature63
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)90
Cover, convertible
top38, 43
Cruise control61
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder79
Curb weight158
DDashboard16
Data link connector for
Onboard Diagnostics125
Date, refer to the Radio
Owner's Manual
Daytime running lamps69
Deep water87
Defrost the windows and
remove condensation76
Defrosting
rear window60
mirrors47
Difficult steering94t
Dimensions157
Dipstick, engine oil109
Dirty spots on
paintwork118
Disc brakes91
Displacement156
Display lighting69
Displays18
Disposal
batteries141t
brake fluid113t
engine oil111t
Door key30
Doors
manual operation32
unlocking and locking32
DOT Quality Grades99
Drive belts160Driving notes87
Driving through water87
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)65, 151
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)65, 151
EElectric convertible top
operation41
Electric power windows35
Electrical defect
convertible top143t
fuel filler door143t
Electrical system160
Electronic immobilizer31
Emergency operation
convertible top143t
doors32t
fuel filler door143t
luggage compartment
lid34t
Engine compartment107
Engine coolant112
adding112t
Engine oil109
adding109t
dipstick109
disposal111t
grades110
level22, 109t
pressure20
viscosity110Engine output156
Engine specifications156
Exterior finish118
FFailure of an electrical
accessory142t
Fan74
Filler cap cover25
Filling the washer
reservoir108t
First-aid kit25
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing145t
Flasher, headlamp58
Flat tire98
Z3 roadster,
Z3 coupe135t
Folding top37
Footbrake91
Front airbags51, 122
Frost protection, radiator93
Fuel26
Fuel filler door
electrical defect143t
emergency
operation143t
Fuel gauge62
Fuel tank capacity159
Fuses142
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Everything from A to ZGGasoline26
Glass sunroof36
Glove compartment78
Grilles72
Gross vehicle weight158HHardtop96
Hazard warning
flashers24t
Hazard warning system24
Hazard warning
triangle24t
Head restraints47
Headlamp cleaning
system108
Headlamp cover,
care116t, 129t
Headlamp flasher58
Headlamp washers60
Headlamps, high
beam23, 58
bulb replacement129t
Headlamps, low beam69
bulb replacement129t
Heated seats77
Heating and ventilation72
Height157
Height adjustment, seats46
Help with jump starting144High beams23, 58
bulb replacement129t
Hood release104t
Horn17
IIdentification number of the
vehicle113
Identification, tires101
Ignition key30
Ignition lock55
Ignition switch55
Immobilizer
electronic31
vehicle31
Imprint4
Indicator lamps20
Inflation pressures27t, 98
INSPECTION64
Instrument panel16
Instrument panel lighting69
Instruments18
Interior lamps70
bulb replacement133t
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature48
Intermittent wipe switch59JJump-starting144t
KKey, battery change134t
Keys30LLamp switch69
Lamps and bulbs129
Lashing eyes82
Leather care121
Length157
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement133t
Light-alloy wheel103
LIGHTS ON warning69
Limited slip differential153
Load-securing devices82
Lock buttons33
Locks, care93
Low beam headlamps69
bulb replacement129t
Low-fuel indicator lamp62
Luggage compartment34
capacity158
locking separately34
manual operation34
Luggage compartment lamp,
bulb replacement133t
Luggage compartment
lid34
manual operation34t
MM + S tires102
M Mobility system
components137
using137
M+S radial tires102
Magic Eye, refer to Battery
charge condition141
Maintenance64, 114
Malfunction, cellular
telephone95
Manual operation
convertible
top37t, 143t
doors32t
luggage
compartment34t
Manual transmission58
Master key, battery
change134t
Mirrors47
adjusting47
defrosting47
Mobile phone95
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Modifications,
technical6, 124
Multifunction switch58
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Everything from A to ZStarting problems
56, 88, 144, 145
Starting the engine56
Steering94
Steering wheel lock55
Storage boxes78
Storage trays78
Storing the vehicle123
Summer tires101
Sunroof36
Switching off the engine57
Symbols4, 140TTachometer62
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement131t
Tail lamps131
bulb replacement131t
Tank capacity159
Technical Data155
Technical
modifications6, 124
Telephone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Temperature display
engine coolant63
Temperature layering75
Tire condition98
Tire damage98t
Tire inflation
pressures26t, 98Tire Quality Grading99
Tire replacement99, 100
Tire rotation between front
and rear100
Tire specifications103
Tire tread98
Tires, identification101
Tools128t
Torque156
Tow fittings145t
Towing the vehicle145t
Track width157
Traction Control System,
refer to ASC+T/DSC
Transmission58
Tread depth, tires98
Trip odometer62
Turn signals23, 58
bulb replace-
ment130t, 131t
Turning circle157
Two-way radios95
UUniform Tire Quality
Grading99
Upholstery care121
Use of antifreeze112t
Used batteries141t
VVacuum cleaner,
connecting80
Valve caps101
Vanity mirrors48
Vehicle battery140, 160
Vehicle care
exterior115
interior120
Vehicle Identification
Number113
Vehicle immobilizer31
Vehicle storage123
Velour care121
Ventilation72
outlets72
Ventilation, draft-free75
Vents72
Vinyl upholstery, care120
Viscosity110WWarm feet – cool head75
Warning lamps20
Warning triangle24
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet (Canadian
models)115
Washer fluid, adding108t
Washer nozzles,
adjusting108tWasher reservoir,
filling108t
Washers, headlamp60
Washing your vehicle115
Weights158
Wheelbase157
Wheels and tires101
Width157
Windows, convenience
closing mode32
Windshield washer108
filling reservoir108t
nozzles108
Windshield wipers59
blade replacement128t
Winter driving93
Winter tires102
Wiper blade
replacement128t
Wiper/Washer system59
Wipers59
Working in the engine
compartment104t
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