2001 BMW M ROADSTER COUPE door lock

25n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
First-aid kit
*
Refueling
M coupeIn the luggage compartment at the left
rear. Release the Velcro
® fasteners.
M roadsterIn the luggage compartment on the left
in a storage area; swing retaining strap
upward.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the
expiration dates of each of the items
regularly, and replace any whose expi-
ration dates have passed. You can
acquire replacements in any drugstore
or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements which
cover availability of a first-aid kit in the
vehicle.<
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine, as otherwise fuel cannot
flow into the tank and the Service
Engine Soon warning lamp may come
on. Refer to page 22.<
Open the fuel filler cap:
Open the fuel filler door, turn the fuel
filler cap counterclockwise and remove
the cap. Place the filler cap in the
bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
Open the filler cap carefully. If you
do not, fuel could spray out.<
To unlock if the central locking system
malfunctions, refer to page 143.
367de391
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling
>results in premature shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full, whenever the fuel
nozzle shuts off the first time, as is
specified for proper service.
Tank capacity: refer to page 159.
Close the fuel filler cap:
Position the cap on the neck. Turn the
cap clockwise to the stop.
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
Check Filler Cap lamp.<
Close the fuel filler door.
ProCarManuals.com

30n
Keys1 Master key with battery-powered
lamp (switch on by pressing the BMW
symbol)
2 Master key without lamp
3 Spare key for storage in a safe place
such as your wallet. This key is not
intended for continuous use
4 Door and ignition key
The luggage compartment lid and the
storage boxes
* cannot be opened
with this key – this is useful for valet
parking, for instance
365de122
Replacement keysReplacement keys are available exclu-
sively through your BMW center. Your
BMW center is obligated to ensure that
a person requesting a key is authorized
to do so since the keys belong to a
security system (refer to "Electronic
vehicle immobilizer" on the next page).
If possible, take all of the master
keys that belong to the vehicle
with you when you pick up your
replacement key.
Whenever you receive a new
replacement key, turn that key to posi-
tion 2 in the ignition lock once (ignition
switched on) and then back. This allows
the electronic vehicle immobilizer to
"learn" the new key.<
ProCarManuals.com

32n
Central locking system Opening and closing from the outsideThe conceptThe central locking system becomes
operational when the doors are closed.
The system simultaneously engages
and releases the locks on the
>doors
>luggage compartment
>fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
>from outside via the door locks and
the luggage compartment lock
(M coupe: open only)
>from inside via the safety lock
buttons (locks doors only).
When the system is actuated from
outside the vehicle, the anti-theft
protection is simultaneously activated.
It prevents the doors from being
unlocked with the lock buttons or
release handles.
The central locking system unlocks
automatically in the event of an acci-
dent. In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps come on.
With the key
Do not lock the vehicle if there are
persons still inside, as it cannot be
unlocked from the inside.<
Convenience locking modeElectrically powered windows can also
be closed via the door locks:
When the doors are closed, hold the
key in the "Lock" position.367de011
Watch the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is
trapped by the closing motion. The
movement stops when you release the
key.<
Manual operation(in the event of electrical failure)
Turn the key all the way to the extreme
left or right to unlock/lock the door.
ProCarManuals.com

33n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Opening and closing from the insideTo unlock and open the doors>Pull the door handle of a door twice:
the initial pull unlocks the door, and
the second opens it.To engage the locksWhen the lock button of any door is
pressed down, the doors and luggage
compartment are locked. The anti-theft
protection system is not activated.
The fuel filler door also remains
unlocked to allow refueling.
To avoid being accidentally locked out
of the vehicle:
>The vehicle cannot be locked with
the lock button when the driver's
door is open.
>The lock button on the passenger's
door only operates the central
locking system if both doors are
closed.Children might be able to lock the
doors from the inside. For this
reason, always take the vehicle's keys
with you so that the vehicle can be
opened again from the outside at any
time.<
ProCarManuals.com

34n
Luggage compartment lidThe lockThe illustration depicts the luggage
compartment lock of the M roadster
as an example.
The operation and function for the
M coupe are the same as for the
M roadster.
Only the master keys (refer to page 30)
will fit in the luggage compartment lock.
On the M coupe the central locking
system is only actuated during opening.367de012
Locking separately(not on the M coupe)
Turn the master key to the right past the
resistance point and then pull it out in
the horizontal position
This locks the luggage compartment
and disengages it from the central
locking system. If you then surrender
only the door and ignition key (refer to
page 30), access to the vehicle through
the luggage compartment is not
possible. This is recommended for valet
parking, for instance.Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
Turn the master key in the lock of the
luggage compartment lid to the left to
the stop – the luggage compartment
opens slightly.
The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as it is closed.
To closeThe illustration depicts the luggage
compartment lid of the M coupe.
The handle recess in the interior trim
panel of the luggage compartment lid
(arrow) makes it easier to pull the lid
down.
On the M roadster, the handle recess is
located to the left of the lock mecha-
nism.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage
compartment lid is clear when it is
closed, as with all closing procedures.< 367de625
M coupe
ProCarManuals.com

35n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Luggage compartment lid Electric power windows
Do not drive with the luggage
compartment lid open, since
exhaust fumes could penetrate the inte-
rior of the vehicle. Should it be abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle
with the luggage compartment lid open
(coupe; roadster with closed convert-
ible top):
>Close all windows. On the coupe,
close the sunroof.
>Increase the air supply of the heating
and ventilation system to a high level.
Refer to page 72.<
Opening and closing windowsFrom ignition key position 1 and up:
>Depress the rocker switch until you
feel resistance:
The window continues moving for as
long as you maintain pressure on the
switch.
>Press the rocker switch beyond the
resistance point (one-touch mode):
The window moves automatically.
Press the switch a second time to
stop the window.36mde744
After the ignition has been switched off:
Actuation is still possible for up to
15 minutes in ignition key position 0 or
if the ignition key has been removed, as
long as no doors have been opened.
Because the power windows are
sealed at high pressure to prevent
wind noise when closed, a powerful
motor is required for efficient closing.
When closing the windows, always
ensure that they are not obstructed in
any way. Unsupervised use of these
systems can result in serious personal
injury. Remove the ignition key to deac-
tivate the electric power windows
whenever you leave the vehicle. Never
leave the keys in the vehicle with unsu-
pervised children.
Never place anything that could
obstruct the driver's vision on or next to
the windows.<
For convenience closing via the door
lock, refer to page 32.
ProCarManuals.com

37n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Manual convertible top – roadsterWeather protectionThe convertible top combines reliable
protection from the elements with
simple, convenient operation. Here are
a few tips to ensure that you have plea-
sure with your roadster.
It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The
closed convertible top not only protects
the passenger compartment from
unforeseeable damage from the
weather, it also provides a certain
degree of theft protection. In addition,
keep valuables only in the locked
luggage compartment, even with the
convertible top closed.
Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top. Please
contact your BMW center for suitable
securing devices and additional acces-
sories.
To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures at or
below the freezing point.
To open 1 With the doors closed, lower the side
windows a few inches (centimeters).
2 To release the convertible top: pull
the levers outward on the left and the
right of the convertible top frame
(refer to the illustration).367de046
3 Raise the convertible top approx.
8 inches (20 cm) from the convertible
top frame on the inside to relieve
tension on the top. Refer to arrow 1.
Be sure that the convertible top
folds at the front linkage joints first
(refer to arrow 2). If it does not, the
convertible top linkage could be bent.<
4 Continue to raise the top at the front
and push it toward the rear into the
convertible top compartment.
In the process, make sure the rear
window is laid down evenly and free
of creases. To prevent the rear
window from being scratched, a soft
cloth should be laid in the window
fold.367de399
ProCarManuals.com

41n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Power convertible top
* – roadster
Weather protectionThe convertible top combines reliable
protection from the elements with
simple, convenient operation. Here are
a few tips to ensure that you have plea-
sure with your roadster.
It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The
closed convertible top not only protects
the passenger compartment from
unforeseeable damage from the
weather, it also provides a certain
degree of theft protection. In addition,
keep valuables only in the locked
luggage compartment, even with the
convertible top closed.
Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top. Please
contact your BMW center for suitable
securing devices and additional acces-
sories.
To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures at or
below the freezing point.
To conserve the battery, it is advisable
to operate the top only with the engine
running.Operate the convertible top only
when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not lay objects on the convertible
top, since they would fall off when the
convertible top is operated and cause
damage or injuries.
Do not reach into the convertible top
mechanism during opening and closing.
Keep children away from the moving
parts of the convertible top during
operation.
The automatic sequence is interrupted
immediately if the button for actuating
the top (pages 42 and 45) is released.
The sequence can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing the
button.<
To open 1 With the doors closed, lower the side
windows a few inches (centimeters).
2 To release the convertible top: pull
the levers outward on the left and the
right of the convertible top frame
(refer to the illustration).367de046
ProCarManuals.com