2001 BMW Z8 navigation

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Your own personal vehicle

If your BMW includes optional equip-
ment not described in this manual
(sound system, navigation system,
mobile phone, etc.), please refer to the
separate manuals provided. We urge
you to take the time to study their
contents carefully.

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To ensure that our products continue to
embody unexcelled levels of quality and
safety, we at BMW pursue a policy of
continuous, ongoing development
embracing all aspects of design. This
process includes all components and
accessories as well as manufacturing
techniques. It is possible that some of
the equipment in your own vehicle may
differ from that described in this
manual. For the same reason, it is
impossible to guarantee that the
descriptions and illustrations will be
accurate in all respects. We must there-
fore request your understanding for the
fact that we are unable to recognize
liability claims based on discrepancies
between the data, illustrations and
descriptions in this manual and your
own vehicle's equipment.

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To set the clock From ignition key position 0 on:
To set ahead: turn the button to the
right.
To set back: turn the button to the left.
Hold the button turned continuously to
move the hands faster.520us007
The Multi-Information Radio allows you
to operate the navigation system and
various cellular phone functions as well
as your in-car sound system.
Please refer to the supplementary
Owner's Manual provided with your
sound system for detailed information
on adjusting and operating the Multi-
Information Radio. Outside temperature You can have the outside temperature
shown on the Multi-Information Radio
display. Refer to the supplementary
Owner's Manual.
Clock Multi-Information Radio (MIR)

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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

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