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First-aid kit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Power convertible top
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Fuel filler door
Closing manually For roadsters with power convertible
top
*, the convertible top drive unit is
located in the luggage compartment
behind the left side trim panel.
Turn the clip at the top of the trim panel
to the left or right and swing the trim
panel to the side.
Turn the T-pin a half turn to the left
(refer to the illustration).
The convertible top drive unit is disen-
gaged and the convertible top can be
operated manually. Refer to page 37.
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M roadster
Please have your BMW center eliminate
the defect and reengage the drive.
Releasing manuallyM coupe: release the cover panel in the
luggage compartment at the rear right,
refer to page 136.
Pull the button at the right in the
luggage compartment sharply (arrow).
Please consult your BMW center to
have the defect corrected.36mde781
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