2001 BMW Z8 door lock

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Cockpit

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Turn signal indicator58

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Parking lamps70

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High beams70

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Headlamp flasher58
2 Side lamps/Low beams69
3 Washer/Wiper system59
4 Hazard warning flashers24
5 Central locking system32
6 Rear window defroster for the
hardtop60
7 Shift lever58
To engage reverse gear, pull the
lever across the gate to the left to
overcome the detent
8 Cruise control61
9 Adjusting the steering wheel47
10 Horn: entire surface
11 Rear fog lamp70
12 Unlocking the hood104
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Unlocking the luggage
compartment lid37

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Unlocking the fuel filler door25

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Refueling Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
flow into the tank and the Service
Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
Press on the lower part of the button
to open (fuel pump symbol).
To unlock the fuel filler door if the
central locking system malfunctions,
refer to page 140.
Always observe all applicable
safety rules and precautions when
handling gasoline.
Never carry spare fuel containers in your
vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explosion,
or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
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Simple and environmentally
friendly
When removing, twist the fuel filler
cap slowly to avoid the possibility
of fuel spray, which could cause injury.
Never continue refueling after the auto-
matic pump nozzle clicks off, or until
fuel starts to emerge from the filler pipe,
as gasoline spills could result.<
Store the cap in the holder provided on
the inside of the fuel filler door while
refueling.
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during
refueling
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
If the filler nozzle is used correctly, the
fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the
first time.
Tank capacity, refer to page 157.
After refueling screw cap back on,
continuing until you hear a "click"
indicating that it is securely fastened.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
Service Engine Soon lamp.<

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Keys1 The key memory functions are stored
in the remote-control key, refer to
page 48
There is an extended-life battery
in every master key that is
charged automatically in the steering
lock every time you drive.
For this reason, if you have a master
key that is not in regular use, use that
key approximately once every year
while driving for an extended period to
charge the battery. Also refer to
page 33.< 520de142
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet. This key is not
intended for continuous use
3 Door and ignition key
The lock for the glove compartment
cannot be operated with this key.
This is recommended for valet
parking, etc.
There is a key case available for using
your master key on a regular basis.
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 are an integral
element of the security system (refer to
"Electronic vehicle immobilizer" in the
following columns).
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 replace-
ment key, turn it once to position 2 in
the ignition lock (ignition switched on)
and then back, so that the electronic
vehicle immobilizer can initialize the
new key.<

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Central locking system Opening and closing Ð from outside The conceptThe central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages and
releases the locks on the
>doors
>luggage compartment lid
>fuel filler door
>glove compartment
>cellular phone holder.
The central locking system can be
operated
>from the outside via the driver's door
lock or by using the remote control
>from the inside by pressing a button.
If you initiate central locking from
inside, neither the fuel filler door, the
glove compartment, nor the cellular
phone holder are locked (refer to
page 36).
If you do set it from outside, the anti-
theft alarm is automatically activated as
well. This prevents the door handles
from unlocking the doors. The alarm
system is also activated or deactivated.
The central locking system unlocks
automatically in the event of an acci-
dent. In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps come on.
Using the keySwing the door lock mechanism's cover
upward. Return it to its original position
and allow the detent to engage when
you have finished locking or unlocking
the doors.
Turn the key in the driver's door once to
unlock the driver's door only; turning
the key a second time will unlock the
passenger door, the luggage compart-
ment lid, the fuel filler door, the glove
compartment, and the cellular phone
holder.
If necessary, you can open the fuel filler
door by pressing the button inside the
vehicle; refer to page 25.
You can have various signals set
as an acknowledgment message
when locking.<520de100
Convenience operationYou can also operate the windows via
the door lock.
>To open: with the door closed, turn
the key to the "Unlock" position and
hold it
>To close: with the door closed, turn
the key to the "Lock" position and
hold it.
As the windows are closing you
should always monitor their path
and progress to ensure that no injuries
occur. Release the key to stop the
windows. Turn the key to the extreme left or right
to unlock/lock the driver's door.
Refer to page 141 for operating the
passenger door.

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Opening and closing Ð from outsideUsing the remote control Remote control offers you optimal
convenience in using your vehicle's
locking system while also providing
three exclusive supplementary features:
>Interior lamp activation, refer to
page 34.
With this function, you can also
"search for" your vehicle Ñ if, for
example, it is parked in an under-
ground garage.
>Opening the luggage compartment
lid, refer to page 35.
>Panic mode, refer to page 35.
In case of danger, you can trigger
an alarm.
The anti-theft system is also deacti-
vated/activated simultaneously with the
unlocking or locking of the vehicle, and
the alarm system is disarmed/armed,
and the interior lamps are turned on/off.
Master keysKeys with remote control are master
keys. Refer to page 30.
You can have different confirma-
tion signals programmed into the
system to verify that the vehicle has
been locked correctly.<
Because children left within the
vehicle could lock the doors from
the inside, you should always remove
the key and take it with you to ensure
that you remain able to unlock the
vehicle from the outside at all times.<520de010
Master keys that are used repeat-
edly are always ready for opera-
tion since the battery in the key is
charged automatically in the steering
lock every time you drive.
If it is no longer possible to unlock the
vehicle via the remote control, the
battery is discharged. Use this key
while driving for an extended period in
order to charge the battery. Refer also
to page 30.
To prevent unauthorized use of the
remote control, surrender only the door
and ignition key 3 or the spare key 2
(refer to page 30) when leaving the
vehicle for valet parking, for example.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center. You
can also obtain replacement keys
there.<

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Opening and closing Ð from outsideTo unlock the vehiclePress button 1.
Press the button once to unlock the
driver's door only; press it a second
time to unlock the passenger door, the
luggage compartment lid, the fuel filler
door, the glove compartment, and the
cellular phone holder.
If necessary, you can open the fuel filler
door by pressing the button inside the
vehicle; refer to page 25.Convenience opening modePress and hold button 1. The windows
are then opened.520de143
To lock and secure Press button 2.
You can have different confirma-
tion signals programmed into the
system to verify that is has assumed
active operational status.<520de145
To deactivate the tilt sensor alarm
system and interior motion sensor Press button 2 again immediately after
locking.
For additional information, refer to
page 39.To switch on the interior lamps After locking the vehicle, press button 2
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Opening and closing Ð from outsideTo open the luggage
compartment lid Press button 3.
The luggage compartment lid opens
slightly.
Before and after a trip, be sure
that the luggage compartment lid
has not been opened unintentionally. by pressing and holding button 3 for
more than two seconds to trigger the
alarm system by hand. The alarm
system must be armed in advance for
this function to operate.
To switch off the alarm, press button 1.520de144
Interference from outside
systemsThe remote control system's perform-
ance may be affected by other equip-
ment operating in the vehicle's vicinity.
You can respond to problems of this
nature by using the master key to
engage and release the locks at the
door.
For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units
comply with Part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the
following:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could
void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.<

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Opening and closing Ð from inside Use this button to operate the central
locking system when the doors are
closed. The doors and the luggage
compartment lid are unlocked or locked
only. The anti-theft alarm system is not
activated.
You can also have the key preset
to engage the central locking
system as soon as you start to drive.<520de011
If only the driver's door was
unlocked from the outside and
you press the button,
>the passenger door, the luggage
compartment lid, the fuel filler door,
the glove compartment and the
cellular phone holder will be
unlocked, when the driver's door is
open
>the driver's door will be locked again
if it is closed.<
To unlock and open the doors>Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking
system and then pull each of the
release handles above the armrests
or
>pull the release handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.To engage the locks>Lock both doors using the button for
the central locking.
Because children left within the
vehicle could lock the doors from
the inside, you should always remove
the key and take it with you to ensure
that you remain able to unlock the
vehicle from the outside at all times.<