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Computer
*
Average fuel consumptionThe calculation is made when the 
engine is running. Periods when the 
vehicle is parked and the engine is not 
running are not included.
New calculation:
When this function has been activated 
and you press the   button, the fuel 
consumption is recalculated from that 
point in time.367us713
Estimated cruising rangeThe computer bases its calculations of 
the cruising range on the previous 
driving style and on the remaining fuel.
When three dashes flash in the display, 
the cruising range is below 9 miles 
(15 km). You should refuel as soon as 
possible.
Refueling is registered by the computer 
with the ignition key in position 1 or 
higher.
If the vehicle has been parked at 
an angle, the cruising range 
cannot be displayed accurately. The 
display will be corrected while the 
vehicle is moving.< 367us714
Average speedPeriods when the vehicle is parked and 
the engine is switched off are not 
included in the calculation.
At speeds below 100 mph or 100 km/h, 
the display includes decimals.
New calculation:
When this function has been activated 
and you press the   button, the 
average speed is recalculated from that 
point in time. 367us715 
         
        
        
     
        
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Parking lamps/Low beams Fog lampsParking lamps (position lamps/
side marker lamps)
Position 1
With the switch in this position, 
vehicle lighting on both sides is 
on.
Low beams
Position 2
When you switch the ignition off 
while the low beams are still on, 
only the parking lamps (position lamps/
side marker lamps) remain on.
Instrument panel lightingIn order to adjust the illumination 
intensity, turn the pulled switch. 367us021
LIGHTS ON warningWhen you open the driver's door after 
turning the ignition key to position 0, 
a warning signal sounds for a few 
seconds to remind you if the headlamps 
have not been switched off.Daytime driving lamps
*
The headlamps are automatically 
switched on for daylight driving at 
ignition key position 2.
Front fog lamps
*
A green indicator lamp comes 
on in the instrument cluster to 
indicate that the front fog lamps 
are on.
It is not possible to switch on the front 
fog lamps together with the high 
beams.
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Reading lampsThe Z3 coupe is equipped with reading 
lamps:
1 Continuously on
2 Continuously off
3 Automatically controlled367de618
Z3 cou
pe
In order to conserve the battery, 
all of the lamps in the vehicle are 
switched off about 15 minutes after the 
ignition key is turned to position 0.<  
         
        
        
     
        
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Seat heating
*
The seat cushion and backrest can be 
heated at ignition key position 2.
Press the buttons with the heating 
symbols:
Rapid heating as long as the 
button comes on brightly. Auto-
matic changeover to regular 
heating.
Heating as long as the button 
comes on brightly. Heating 
switches off automatically.
To switch over while heating: press the 
section of the button that is dimly lit.
To switch off early: press the section of 
the button that is brightly lit.367de732 
         
        
        
     
        
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To open Pull the handle and push down the 
door.To closePush the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of 
an accident, close the glove 
compartment immediately after use.< 367us034
Storage compartments are located in 
the center console, in the doors and, on 
the Z3 coupe, between the backrests 
(refer to the illustration).
A coin box
* is located in the door 
pocket on the driver's side.
A storage net is mounted on the 
passenger side of the center console.
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Z3 cou
pe
The Z3 roadster has locking storage 
boxes
*:
Small storage boxPress button 1 to open the box.Large storage boxPress button 3 and lift the lid of the box.
Both of the storage boxes can be 
locked with the master keys (refer to 
page 30) at lock 2.367de035
Z3 roadster
Glove compartment Storage compartments  Storage boxes
* 
         
        
        
     
        
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Cigarette lighter
*
Press in. The lighter can be removed as 
soon as it pops up.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette 
lighter by the knob only. Holding 
or touching it in other areas could result 
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been 
removed. For this reason, children 
should never be left in the vehicle unat-
tended.< 367de734
Cigarette lighter socketThis socket can be used for connecting 
a ßashlight, car vacuum cleaner, or 
other appliances up to approx. 
200 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage 
the socket by inserting plugs of a 
different shape or size.
Non-smoker's equipment 
package
*
On vehicles with the non-smoker's 
equipment package, the socket is 
concealed by a cover.
For access to the socket: lift the cover 
off.367de733 
         
        
        
     
        
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
135n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
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 vehicle159
Repairs 
         
        
        
     
        
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The onboard tool kit is located in the 
luggage compartment, under the floor 
mat.
Z3 coupe:
Grasp the floor mat by the straps on the 
left and right. Pull it upward and remove 
it.
Z3 roadster:
Lift the floor mat from the rear by the 
strap and fold it forward.
Front1. Position the wipers vertically. To do 
this, switch on the wipers and switch 
off the ignition when the wipers are 
approximately vertical
2. Raise the wiper arm completely
3. Press the spring retainer (arrow) and 
extract the blade, pulling toward the 
wiper arm
4. Insert a new wiper blade and apply 
pressure until you hear it engage.365de097
Rear window wiper Ð Z3 coupeFollow the same procedure as 
described for changing the front wiper 
blades, except that the wiper does not 
have to be positioned vertically.
Fold the wipers back onto the 
window before you turn the igni-
tion key to position 1 or 2.< 
Use only wiper blades which have 
been approved by BMW.< 
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades