2001 BMW Z8 Owners Manual

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioner1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Air flow for the upper body
The rotary dials make it possible for
you to open and close the air supply
through an infinitely-variable range,
while the levers change the air-flow
direction. Refer to page 75
3 Front footwell ventilation
4 Air supply
Both the heating and ventilation are
available from position 1 on. Refer to
page 74
5 To defrost windows and remove
condensation75
6 Temperature74
7 Air distribution toward
>the windows
>the upper body
>the footwell
An infinitely-variable range of inter-
mediate settings is also available.
Refer to page 74
8 Rear window defroster with the
hardtop in place75
9 Operating:
>Recirculated air74
>Incoming air74
>Air conditioner/Incoming air74
>Air conditioner/Recirculated air74

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditionerAir supply
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. The higher the
setting, the greater the
amount of heat and air supply.
In position 0, the blower, heating and air
conditioner are switched off.
Temperature
In order to increase the inte-
rior temperature, turn to the
right. For rapid heating, turn
completely to the right. Then
select an interior temperature that is
comfortable for you.
Air distribution
You can direct the airflow onto
the windows , toward the
upper body and into the
footwell . You can also make
all intermediate settings. The "6 o'clock"
setting is recommended for normal
conditions (refer also to the illustration
and overview on page 72).
Recirculated air mode
If there are unpleasant odors
in the incoming air, you can
temporarily block the air
supply. The system then recir-
culates the air already within the
vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on
window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, switch
it off and return the ventilation system
to the incoming air mode; turn up the
blower and select the defroster if
necessary to clear the windows.<
Incoming air mode
Recommended when driving
with the convertible top open.
The degree to which the
passenger compartment is
heated depends on temperature selec-
tion and air distribution.
Air conditioner/incoming air mode
The air is cooled and dehu-
midified and Ð depending on
the temperature setting Ð
warmed again when the air
conditioner is switched on. Depending
on the weather, the windshield may fog
over briefly when the engine is started.
Do not turn on the air conditioner if the
outside air temperature is below
approx. 41 7 (5 6). This will help to
prevent the windows from fogging.
If the windows fog over after switching
the air conditioner off, switch it back on.
Air conditioner/Recirculated air
mode
You may find it useful to acti-
vate both systems to cool the
car more rapidly after it has
been parked with the top up
on a hot day. This setting provides the
coldest possible airflow from the vent
outlets (with temperature selection
switch turned all the way to the left).

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioner
If condensation starts to form on
window surfaces during operation
in the recirculated-air mode, switch it
off and return the ventilation system to
the incoming air mode; turn up the
blower and select the defroster if
necessary to clear the windows.<
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
This operation quickly
removes ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and
the side windows.
Rear window defroster
Whenever the hardtop is on,
the indicator lamp lights up
when the rear window
defroster is turned on. The rear window
defroster switches off automatically.
Refer to page 60.
The indicator lamp is always
active, however the rear window
defroster will not work if the hardtop is
not in place.<
Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the air outlets for the
upper body area for your personal
comfort:
Use rotary dials 1 to open and close the
air outlets through an infinitely-variable
range.520de043
You can adjust the direction of the
airflow using the levers 2.
Set the air outlets so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight at
you.MicrofilterThe microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the outside air. Your BMW center
will change this filter during routine
maintenance. A substantial reduction in
air flow indicates that the filter needs to
be replaced early.520de140

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditionerRapid ventilation1 Set the rotary blower switch to
position 4 for air intake
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the left
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position
4 Select incoming air
5 Open the air outlets for the upper
body area.520de161
Cooling1 Set the rotary blower switch to
position 2 for air intake
2 Use the rotary temperature control
to select an interior temperature
comfortable for you
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position
4 Select air conditioner/incoming air
5 Open the air outlets for the upper
body area.520de129
Rapid cooling1 Set the rotary blower switch to
position 4 for air intake
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the left
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position
4 Select air conditioner/recirculating air
5 Open the outlets for the upper body
area.520de097

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioner Seat heatingRapid heating 1 Set the rotary blower switch to
position 3 for air intake
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right
3 Rotary control for air distribution to
position
4 Select incoming air mode.520de045
HeatingWhen the windows are free of ice and
condensation, we recommend the
following settings:
1 Set the blower speed control for the
air flow rate to position 2
2 Use the rotary temperature control to
select an interior temperature which
is comfortable for you
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .520de047
The seat cushion and backrest can
be heated when the ignition key is in
position 2.
By repeatedly pressing the button, you
can select one of three different opera-
tion modes:
>Two indicator lamps on: heating at
high temperature
>One indicator lamp on: heating at low
temperature
>Indicator lamps off: seat heating
deactivated.520de048

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To open Pull the handle. The lamp comes on.
A drink holder is stored in the glove
compartment.
For further information, refer to page 80.To closeFlip the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of a
crash, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after every use.<520de049
To lockUse one of the master keys. The glove
compartment, the cellular phone holder
and the luggage compartment lid are
now locked.
A master key is also required for
unlocking.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key for valet parking (refer
to page 30), for example, access to the
glove compartment,
the cellular phone
holder
and
the luggage compartment
is
not possible when the vehicle has been
locked.<
Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
You can turn the key all the way to the
lock's end positions to engage and
release the glove compartment lock.
For information on the cellular phone
holder and the luggage compartment
lid, please refer to page 140.
In the doorsTo open:
Pull the grab recesses.
To close:
Press cover back into place. 520de051
Glove compartment Storage compartments

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Storage compartmentsIn the center consoleTo open:
Flip the cover up (arrow 1) Ð access to
the ashtray and cigarette lighter.
When the glove compartment has been
unlocked, press the button (arrow 2) Ð
cellular phone holder.
To close:
Flip the cover back into place.Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
For operating
the cellular phone holder
,
refer to page 140.
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Behind the seatsBy way of example, the illustration
shows the storage compartment behind
the driver's seat.
To open:
Unlock by turning the master key all the
way to the left.
The cover will open slightly and can
then be flipped all the way up.
To close:
Press down until you hear it snap into
place. The cover has been locked
again.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key (refer to page 30) for
valet parking access is impossible.<520de082
Rechargeable flashlight Located in the storage compartment
behind the driver's seat.
Because of overload-protection, the
flashlight can remain in its holder.
Be sure that the flashlight is
switched off when it is inserted
into its holder. Failure to do so could
lead to overcharging and damage.<520de070

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Storage compartments Drink holderNavigation computerLocated in the storage compartment
behind the passenger's seat.
For further information regarding the
navigation system, refer to the separate
Owner's Manual.520de103
CD changerLocated in the storage compartment
behind the driver's seat.
For further information regarding the
CD changer, refer to the separate
Owner's Manual.520de138
1 Push the front passenger seat all the
way back
2 Take the drink holder out of the glove
compartment and
3 place it in the bracket located on
the center console on the front
passenger side. Refer to the
illustration.
By using the removable plastic insert,
you can place beverage cans or cups of
various sizes in the holder.
Do not place any open drinks in
the holder while driving, otherwise
the liquid could slop over the side and
either stain the upholstery or cause
burns.<520us015