2001 BMW Z8 load capacity

156n
Weights
BMW Z8
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, without hardtop)
lbs. (kg) 3,725 (1,690)
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs. (kg) 4,255 (1,930)
Approved front axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,028 (920)
Approved rear axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,359 (1,070)
Approved roof load capacity lbs. (kg) Ð
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (liters) 7.2 (203)
Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight may not be exceeded.

Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)21, 88
Accessories6
Activated charcoal filter75
Add
brake fluid112t
engine coolant112t
engine oil109t
washer fluid108, 157
Adjust
seats45
temperature74
washer nozzles108t
Adjustment setting
configuration48
Air conditioner72
Air distribution74
Air outlets72
Air pressure98
Air supply74
Airbags21, 51, 121, 148
Alarm system38
Antenna94
Antifreeze111
radiator92
Antifreeze/corrosion
protection92
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)21, 88
Anti-theft alarm system38
Anti-theft protection32Approved gross vehicle
weight156
Aquaplaning98
Ashtray81
Attach vehicle vacuum
cleaner82
Automatic car washes115
Automatic headlamp
washers60
Automatic windshield
washer60
Avoiding a false alarm39t
Axle loads156
BBackrest
adjusting45
unlock46
Backup lamps58
bulb replacement130t
Battery136, 158
add distilled water136t
capacity158
charge current20
charging137t
discharged143
recycling138t
removing and
installing137t
Belts50
Beverage can holder80
Blower74BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil110
Bore154
Brake hydraulic
system20, 91
Brake system91
faults91t
fluid112t
pads22, 92
refer also to ABS, DBC and
Disc brakes
Break-in procedure86
Bulbs and lamps129t
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning123
Can holder80
Car Memory48
Car phone81
Car radio64
reception94, 148
refer also to the radio
Owner's Manual
Car wash115
Care
exterior117
for the vehicle finish118
interior119
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)21, 89CD player, refer to the radio
Owner's Manual
Cellular phone94
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Central locking system32
key36
Changing a wheel135t
Changing the oil filter157
Changing tires135t
Checking air pressure26t
Checking engine oil
level109t
Child restraint
systems53, 54
Child seat safety54
Child seats53
Cigarette lighter82
Clean headlamps60
Clock64
Cockpit16
Code, refer to the radio
Owner's Manual
Combination switch, turn
signal indicator/headlamp
flasher58
Compartments79
for stowing items78
Compression154
Connector for On-Board-
Diagnostics124
Consumption display62

A-Z

Everything from A to ZFog lamp, bulb
replacement131t
Follow-Me-Home
lamps49, 69
Footbrake90
Footwell lamps70
bulb replacement132t
Front seat adjustment45
Frost protection,
radiator111
Fuel26
gauge62
indicator62
quality26
Fuel filler door
manual release after
electrical fault140t
Fuel tank capacity157
Fuel-injection system154
Fuses138GGasoline26
quality26
Glove compartment78
bulb replacement133t
Gross vehicle weight156
HHand lamp79
Handbrake57
Handsfree car phone
system81
Hardtop96
Hazard warning
flashers24t
Hazard warning
triangle24t
Head restraint46
Headlamp covers,
care115t, 129t
Headlamp flasher70
Headlamp washer
system60, 108, 157
Headlamps70
Headlight glare in rearview
mirror48
Heated mirrors47
Heated seats77
Heating and ventilation72
Heating, rapid77
Heavy loads83
Height155
High beams23, 58, 70
Holder for beverage
cans80
Hood release104t, 104
Horn17
Hydraulic system88, 91
IIdentification, tires101
Ignition keys30
Ignition lock55
Imprint4
Incoming air mode74
Indicator lamps20
Inflation pressure26t, 98
monitoring67
INSPECTION63
Instrument cluster18
Instrument panel lighting69
Instruments18
Interaxle tire rotation100
Interface socket for On-
Board-Diagnostics124
Interference
cellular phone94
radio reception94
Interior lamps34, 70
bulb replacement133t
remote control34
Interior motion sensor38
deactivating34
Interior rearview mirror
with automatic
dimmer48, 150
Intermittent mode of wiper
system59
JJump starting143KKey Memory48
Key with remote control30
Keys30LLamps and bulbs129t
Leather care120
Length155
License plate, bulb
replacement131t
Light switch69
Light-alloy wheels103
Lighter82
Loading83
Lock deicer92
Louvers72
Low beam headlamps69
Low traction road
surfaces93
Luggage compartment37
bulb replacement134t
capacity156
remote control35
Luggage compartment
lid37
emergency release37t

Everything from A to Z
165n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
MM+S tires102
Maintenance63
Malfunction, ABS89
Manual transmission58
Map lamps71
Microfilter75
Mirrors47
Mobile phones94
Modifications,
technical6, 123
Multi-Information Radio
(MIR)64NNavigation system, refer to
the radio Owner's Manual
Neckrest46
Neon lamps129OOBD interface socket124
Odometer62
Oil
additives109
consumption109
fill capacity157
quality110
specifications110
viscosity110Oil change intervals, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Oil dipstick109
Oil filter change157
Oil level
check109
indicator lamp21
Oil pressure
indicator lamp20
OILSERVICE63
Onboard tool kit128t
Opening and closing
from inside36
from outside32
Operation in winter92
Outlets, ventilation72
Outside temperature
display64
PPaint, care117
Paintwork
minor repairs118
waxing118
Parking brake57
Parking lamps70
Parking, winter93Performance154
Phone, refer to cellular
phone94
Pocket flashlight79
Pollen75
Power steering94
Power windows40
Pressure tires26t, 98
monitoring67
RRadio64, 94
refer also to the radio
Owner's Manual
Radio reception94, 148
Rapid heating77
RDW (Tire Pressure
Warning)67
Reading lamps71
Rear fog lamp70
bulb replacement131t
Rear window
defroster60, 75
Rearview mirror47
Recirculated air mode74
Refill washer
reservoir108t
Refueling25
Remaining fuel indicator62
Remote control33Removing condensation
from the windows75t
Removing the vehicle from
storage122
Replacement keys30
Replacing fuses138t
Replacing lamps and
bulbs129t
Replacing windshield wiper
blades128t
Replenish washer
fluid108t
Reporting Safety Defects7
Restraint systems53
Return used
batteries138t
Reverse17, 58
Roof load capacity156
Rotating the tires100
Rubber parts92
SSafety belt tensioner149
Safety belts50
Safety buttons36
Seat adjustment45
Seat heating77
Securing cargo83
Self-defrosting mirrors47
Service Booklet114