2001 BMW M ROADSTER COUPE cruise control

Contents

Overview
Controls and features

Cockpit16
Instrument cluster18
Indicator and warning lamps20
Hazard warning flashers24
Warning triangle24
First-aid kit25
Refueling25
Fuel specifications26
Tire inflation pressure26
Tire inflation pressure (table)27

Opening and closing:

Keys30
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer31
Central locking system32
Opening and closing from the
outside32
Opening and closing from the
inside33
Luggage compartment lid34
Electric power windows35
Sunroof – coupe36
Convertible top – roadster37

Adjustments:

Seats46
Mirrors47

Safety systems:

Safety belts49
Airbags51
Transporting children safely53

Driving:

Steering/Ignition lock55
Starting the engine56
Switching off the engine57
Parking brake57
Manual transmission58
Turn signal indicators/High
beams58
Wiper/Washer system59
Rear window defroster60
Cruise control61

Everything under control:

Odometer62
Tachometer62
Fuel gauge62
Coolant temperature gauge63
Engine oil temperature gauge63
Service Interval Display64
Outside temperature64
Clock64

Technology for safety and
driving convenience:

Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)65
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)67

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams69
Interior lamps70
Reading lamps71

Controlling the climate
for pleasant driving:

Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner72
Seat heating77

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview

1 Parking lamps/Low beams69
2 Horn
3 Wiper/Washer system59
4 Hazard warning flashers24
5 Cruise control

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61
6

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Turn signal indicator58

>

High beams58

>

Headlamp flasher58
7 Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)67
8 Hood release104

Cockpit
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Opening and closing:
Keys30
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer31
Central locking system32
Opening and closing from the
outside32
Opening and closing from the
inside33
Luggage compartment lid34
Electric power windows35
Sunroof – coupe36
Convertible top – roadster37
Adjustments:
Seats46
Mirrors47
Safety systems:
Safety belts49
Airbags51
Transporting children safely53
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock55
Starting the engine56
Switching off the engine57
Parking brake57
Manual transmission58
Turn signal indicators/High
beams58
Wiper/Washer system59
Rear window defroster60
Cruise control61
Controls
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Cruise control
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You can store and automatically main-
tain any desired vehicle speed above
approx. 25 mph (40 km/h).
The system is switched off and the
stored speed deleted from its memory
when you turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 0.
Do not use the cruise control on
winding roads, when high traffic
density prevents driving at a constant
speed, when the road surface is slick
(snow, rain, ice) or when the road
surface is loose (rocks or gravel,
sand).< 365us059
To store and maintain speed/
to acceleratePress the lever briefly in direction 1:
The system records and maintains the
current vehicle speed. Every time you
briefly press the lever, the speed
increases by approx. 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
Hold the lever in position 1:
The vehicle accelerates without pres-
sure on the accelerator pedal. When
you release the lever, the system stores
and maintains the current speed.
If, on a downhill grade, the engine
braking effect is insufficient, the
controlled speed can be exceeded.
Speed can drop on uphill grades if the
engine output is insufficient.< To deceleratePress the lever briefly in direction 2:
If you are already driving with active
cruise control, the speed is decreased
by approx. 0.6 mph (1 km/h) every time
you briefly press the lever.
Hold the lever in position 2:
With the cruise control active, the
system automatically reduces the
throttle opening to slow the vehicle.
When you release the lever, the system
stores and maintains the current speed.Activate stored setting (resume)Press the lever briefly in direction 3:
The vehicle accelerates to and main-
tains the last speed stored.To deactivatePress the lever briefly in direction 4:
The cruise control is deactivated imme-
diately.
In addition, the system is also automati-
cally deactivated in response to the
following conditions:
>When you apply the brakes.
>When you depress the clutch.
>If you exceed or fall below the
programmed speed for an extended
period (by depressing the acceler-
ator, for example).
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Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)89
Accessories6
Adding
brake fluid112t
engine coolant112t
engine oil109
washer fluid108t
Additional storage areas78
Adjusting
backrest47
mirrors47
seat46
washer nozzles108t
Air conditioner74
Air distribution74
Air outlets72
ventilation73
Air pressure26, 98
checking26t
Air vents72
Airbags21, 51, 122, 150
Airflow rate74
Antenna95
Antifreeze112
Antifreeze protection,
radiator93, 112, 112t
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)89
Anti-theft protection32Approved gross vehicle
weight158
Aquaplaning87, 98
Ashtray79
Automatic car washes115
Automatic cruise control61
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror48
Automatic rear window
washer59
Automatic windshield
washer108
Axle weights158
BBackrest, adjusting47
Backup lamps58
bulb replacement131t
Battery140, 160
capacity160
charge condition141
charging141
discharged144
disposal141t
removal and
installation142
Battery change, keys134t
Battery safety terminal142
Beverage holder79
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil110
Body-cavity protectant118Brake fluid112
adding112t
disposal113t
Brake hydraulic system20
Brake lamps, bulb replace-
ment131t
Brake pads22, 92
Brake system92
add brake fluid112t
brake fluid112
fluid level92
Brakes
malfunctions92
winter road conditions93
Break-in procedure86
Bulb replacement129t
Bulbs and lamps129
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning124
Capacities159
Car care
exterior115
interior120
Car keys30
Car radio
reception95, 150
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Car wash systems115, 117Care
exterior119
interior120
leather121
paint119
upholstery materials121
windows and glass120
Cargo loading82
Caring for the vehicle
finish119
Cassette mode, refer to the
Radio Owner's Manual
Catalytic converter88
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)90
Cellular phone95
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Central locking system32
Charge condition of the
battery141t
Charge indicator lamp20
Charging the battery141t
Chassis number113
Checking oil level109t
Checking tire
pressure26t, 98
Child restraint system53
installation54
M coupe with tether
strap54
Child seat53
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Everything from A to Z
165n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
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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