2002 BMW Z3 Owners Manual

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology

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Contents

Overview
Controls and features

Cockpit16
Instrument cluster18
Indicator and warning lamps20
Hazard warning flashers24
Warning triangle24
First-aid kit24
Refueling25
Fuel specifications26
Tire inflation pressure26

Opening and closing:

Keys30
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer31
Central locking system32
Opening and closing from the
outside32
With the key32
With the remote control33
Opening and closing from the
inside36
Luggage compartment lid36
Electric power windows38
Sunroof, coupe39
Convertible top40

Adjustments:

Seats49
Mirrors50

Safety systems:

Safety belts52
Airbags54
Transporting children safely56

Driving:

Ignition lock58
Starting the engine59
Switching off the engine60
Parking brake60
Manual transmission61
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62Turn signals/High beams64
Washer/Wiper system65
Rear window defroster66
Cruise Control67

Everything under control:

Odometer68
Tachometer68
Fuel gauge68
Coolant temperature gauge69
Service Interval Display69
Clock70
Computer70

Technology for safety and
convenience:

Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction (ASC+T)73
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)74

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams76
Fog lamps76
Interior lamps77
Reading lamps78

Controlling the climate
for pleasant driving:

Heating and ventilation80
Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioner84
Seat heating89

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Controls and features
Operation, maintenance

Cabin convenience:

Glove compartment90
Storage compartments90
Storage boxes90
Beverage holder91
Ashtray91
Cigarette lighter92

Loading and transporting:

coupe:
Roll-up cover93
Partition net93
Cargo loading94
Roof-mounted luggage
rack95

Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedure98
Driving notes99
Catalytic converter100
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)101
Disc brakes103
Brake system104
Winter operation105
Power steering106
Cellular phone107
Car radio reception107
Hardtop Ð roadster108

Wheels and tires:

Notes on inflation pressures110
Tire condition110
Tire replacement111
Tire rotation113
Wheel and tire
combinations114
Special features of winter
tires115
Snow chains115
Approved wheel and tire
specifications116

In the engine compartment:

Hood118
Engine compartment120
Fluids for the washer
systems122
Washer nozzles122
Engine oil123
Coolant125
Brake fluid126
Vehicle Identification127

Care and maintenance:

The BMW Maintenance
System128
Airbags130
Storing your vehicle130

Laws and regulations:

Technical modifications132
California Proposition
65 Warning132
OBD interface socket133

Contents

Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit136
Windshield wiper blades136
Lamps and bulbs137
Master key with battery
lamp143
Remote control144
Wheel change146
Battery153
Fuses156

In case of electrical
malfunction:

Power convertible top157
Fuel filler door157

Assistance, giving and
receiving:

Jump-starting158
Towing the vehicle159Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC)164
Airbags164
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)165
Car radio reception166
Safety belt tensioner166Engine specifications170
Dimensions171
Weights172
Capacities173
Electrical system174
Drive belts174

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Index

Everything from A to Z178

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Cockpit16
Instrument cluster18
Indicator and warning lamps20
Hazard warning flashers24
Warning triangle24
First-aid kit24
Refueling25
Fuel specifications26
Tire inflation pressures26
Overview

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Cockpit