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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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52n
Drive with your safety belt onFasten your safety belt before begin-
ning every trip.
To fasten: make sure you hear the
catch engage in the belt buckle during
the closing process.
To release: press the red button in the
buckle. Hold the belt and guide it back
to its reel.
The safety belt locks:
>In an abrupt stop or a collision
>If it is pulled out very quickly
>During sudden braking or accelera-
tion
>When the vehicle is at an extreme
angle.367de018
Z3 roadsterMake sure the safety belts are routed
through the belt guides on the seat
backrests.367de019
Z3 roadster
Safety belt height adjustment Ð
Z3 coupeYou can adjust the safety belts to fit
your own physical dimensions by using
the safety belt height adjustment mech-
anism.
Downward adjustment:
Press the button down (arrow 1).
Upward adjustment:
Grasp the deflection fitting on the sides
and slide it upward (arrows 2).367de636
Z3 coupe
Safety belts
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
169n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Engine specifications170
Dimensions171
Weights172
Capacities173
Electrical system174
Drive belts174
Data
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171n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Z3 roadster 2.5i, 3.0i Z3 coupe 3.0i
Length in (mm) 159.4 (4,050) 158.5 (4,025)
Width in (mm) 68.5 (1,740) 68.5 (1,740)
Height (unloaded) in (mm) 50.9 (1,293) 51.4 (1,306)
Wheelbase in (mm) 96.3 (2,446) 96.3 (2,446)
Track, front in (mm) 55.6 (1,413) 55.6 (1,413)
Track, rear in (mm) 58.8 (1,494) 58.8 (1,494)
Min. turning circle dia. ft (m) 32.8 (10.0) 32.8 (10.0)
Dimensions
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Everything from A to Z
179n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Care of paintwork, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of upholstery materials,
refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Cargo loading94
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Catalytic converter100
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)102
Cellular phone107
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp141
Central locking system32
Changing a wheel146t
Charge condition of the
battery154t
Charging the battery154t
Chassis number127
Checking oil level123t
Checking tire
pressure26t, 110
Child seat56
Child-restraint device56Child-restraint system56
installation57
Z3 coupe with tether
strap57
Cigarette lighter92
Cleaning the headlamps66
Cleaning the rear
window66
Cleaning the windshield65
Clock70
Cockpit16
Coin box91
Cold start59
Compartments90
Computer70
refer also to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
Connecting a car vacuum
cleaner92
Controls, cockpit16
Convertible top
electrical
malfunction157t
manual operation157t
operation40, 44
weather protection44
Coolant105, 126Coolant temperature69
Coolant, antifreeze
protection105
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)102
Cover, convertible
top41, 46
Cruise control67
Cruising range72
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder91
Curb weight172
DDashboard16
Data link connector for
Onboard Diagnostics133
Daytime driving lamps76
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)103
Deep water99
Defrost windows and
remove
condensation83, 88
Defrosting
rear window66
mirrors51Difficult steering106t
Digital clock70
Dimensions171
Dipstick, engine oil123
Disc brakes103
Displacement170
Display lighting76
Displays18
Disposal
batteries154t
brake fluid127t
coolant125t
engine oil125t
Door key30
Doors
electrical
malfunction32t
manual operation32t
operating with the remote
control33
unlocking and locking32
DOT Quality Grades,
tires111
Drive belts174
Driving notes99
Driving through water99