2002 BMW Z8 mirror

154n
Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimmer The interior rearview mirror with auto-
matic dimmer reduces glare from
following traffic by adapting the inten-
sity of the reflected images to corre-
spond to levels of light registered by
the unit's sensors. The mirror reverts to
its undimmed setting as soon as the
light source disappears. One light
sensor is mounted on the front of the
interior mirror housing. This forward-
facing sensor measures light intensity in
the area ahead of the vehicle. The
second light sensor is integrated within
the mirror's frame. The electronic
control system compares the light
intensity from front and rear. The differ-
ence provides the basic parameter
used to modulate an electrical current
and induce chemical changes in a
semisolid layer incorporated in the lens.520de096
The semisolid reacts chemically to this
electrical current, thus providing
dimming of the mirror through an infi-
nitely-variable range (electrochromatic
technology).
As a result, it is no longer necessary to
dim the interior mirror manually, and the
driver can concentrate completely on
traffic conditions.

Everything from A to Z
167n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Connector for Onboard
Diagnostic126
Consumption display62
Controls16
Convertible top41
closing in event of
electrical
malfunction143t
manual operation143t
Coolant113, 161
Coolant temperature
gauge63
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)21, 89
Cruise control61
Curb weight160
Current check indicator20DDashboard16
Data
dimensions159
engine158
technical158
weights160
Daytime driving lamps69
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)90
Deactivating the tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor34Deep water87
Defrosting the
windows60, 75
Difficult steering20, 94
Dimensions159
Dipstick111
Disc brakes90
Displacement158
Display lighting69
Displays18
Disposal
engine oil113
used batteries140t
Door keys30
Door warning lamp, bulb
replacement134t
Doors
emergency
actuation32t
mirrors48
remote control33
unlocking and locking32
DOT Quality Grades100
Draft-free ventilation75
Drink holder78, 80
Drive belts162
Driving in winter92
Driving notes87
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)22, 65, 152
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)90Dynamic Performance
Control66
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)22, 65, 152
EElectric defrosting of
mirrors48
Electric power seats45
Electric power windows40
Electrical equipment
failure140t
Electrical failure
convertible top143t
doors32t
fuel filler door142t
luggage
compartment142t
passenger-side
door143t
Electrical system162
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer31
Emergency operation
convertible top143t
doors32t
fuel filler door142t
luggage
compartment142t
passenger-side
door143tEmergency release from
luggage compartment's
interior38
Engine
coolant113, 161
data158
output158
speed158
starting56
switching off57
Engine compartment108
Engine oil111
add111t
consumption111
filling capacity161
filter change161
pressure indicator
lamp20
quality112
specifications112
viscosity112
Engine oil level
check111
Equipment
options and accessories5
Exit lamps, bulb
replacement134
Exterior finish119
Exterior mirrors48

Everything from A to ZFFailure to start146t
Fault in ABS89
Filler cap cover25
Filling capacities161
Filling the washer
reservoir161
First-aid kit24
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing146t
Flashlight79
Flat tire137t
Flat Tire Monitor67
Fog lamp, bulb
replacement133t
"Follow me home"
lamps49, 69
Footbrake90
Footwell lamps71
bulb replacement134t
Front seat adjustment45
Frost protection,
radiator113
Fuel26
gauge62
indicator62
quality26
Fuel filler door
manual release after
electrical fault142tFuel injection system158
Fuel tank capacity161
Fuses140
GGasoline26
quality26
Glove compartment78
bulb replacement135t
Gross vehicle weight160HHand lamp79
Handbrake57
Hands-free system81
Hardtop96
Hazard warning
flashers24t
Hazard warning
triangle24t
Head restraint46
Headlamp covers,
care117t, 131t
Headlamp flasher70
Headlamp washer
system60, 110, 161
Headlamps70
Headlight glare in rearview
mirror48
Heated mirrors48
Heated seats77
Heating and ventilation72Heating, rapid77
Heavy loads83
Height159
High beams23, 58, 70
Holder for beverage
cans80
Hood release105t
Horn17
Hydraulic system88, 92
IIdentification, tires102
Ignition keys30
Ignition lock55
Imprint4
Incoming-air mode74
Indicator lamps20
Inflation pressure26t, 99
monitoring67
INSPECTION63
Instrument cluster18
Instrument panel lighting69
Instruments18
Interaxle tire rotation101
Interface socket for Onboard
Diagnostic126
Interference
cellular phone94
radio reception95
Interior lamps34, 71
bulb replacement135t
remote control34Interior motion sensor39
deactivating34
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic
dimmer48, 154
Intermittent mode of wiper
system59
JJump-starting145KKey Memory49
Key with remote control30
Keys30LLamps and bulbs131t
Leather care122
Length159
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement133t
Light switch69
Light-alloy wheels104
Lighter82
LIGHTS ON warning69
Loading83
Lock deicer92
Louvers72
Low beam headlamps69

Everything from A to Z
169n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Low traction road
surfaces93
Luggage compartment37
bulb replacement136t
capacity160
remote control35
Luggage compartment
lid37
emergency release37t
emergency release from
luggage compartment's
interior38MM+S tires103
Maintenance63, 116
Malfunction, ABS89
Manual transmission58
Map lamps71
Microfilter75
MIR (Multi-Information
Radio)64
Mirrors48
Mobile phones81, 94
Modifications,
technical6, 125
Multi-Information Radio
(MIR)64
NNavigation system, refer to
the radio Owner's Manual
Neckrest46
Neon lamps131OOBD interface socket126
Odometer62
Oil
additives111
consumption111
fill capacity161
quality112
specifications112
viscosity112
Oil change intervals, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Oil dipstick111
Oil filter change161
Oil level
check111
indicator lamp21
Oil pressure
indicator lamp20
OILSERVICE63
Onboard tool kit130tOpening and closing
from the inside36
from the outside32
Operation in winter92
Outlets, ventilation72
Outside temperature
display64
PPaint, care119
Paintwork
minor repairs120
waxing120
Parking brake57
Parking lamps69, 70
bulb replacment132t
Parking, winter94
Performance158
Phone, refer to cellular
phone94
"Please fasten your safety
belt" warning lamp21
Pocket flashlight79
Pollen75
Power steering94
Power windows40
Pressure, tires26t, 99
monitoring67
RRadio64, 94
refer also to the radio
Owner's Manual
Radio reception95, 151
Rapid heating77
Reading lamps71
Rear fog lamp70
bulb replacement133t
Rear window
defroster60, 75
Rearview mirror48
Recirculated-air mode74
Refill washer
reservoir110t
Refueling25
Remaining fuel indicator62
Remote control33
Removing condensation
from the windows75t
Removing the vehicle from
storage124
Replacement keys30
Replacing fuses140t
Replacing lamps and
bulbs131t
Replacing windshield wiper
blades130t
Replenish washer
fluid110t
Reporting Safety Defects7

Everything from A to ZRestraint systems53
Return used
batteries140t
Reverse17, 58
Roof load capacity160
Rotating the tires101
Rubber parts93SSafety belt tensioners153
Safety belts50
Safety buttons36
Safety tires99
Seat adjustment45
Seat heating77
Securing cargo83
Self-defrosting mirrors48
Service Interval
Display63, 116
Shelves78, 79
Should131t
Side airbags51
Side marker lamps69
bulb
replacment131t, 132t
Skid control94
Slippery roads93
Snow chains93, 103, 104
Socket82
for flashlights82
for power supplies82
for vacuum cleaners82Sound system, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Spare key30
Spark plugs162
Speaker81
Specified engine oil112
Speedometer18
Starting56
problems87t, 145
Steel wheels104
Steering94
Steering wheel lock55
Stopping the vehicle57
Storage areas78, 79
Storing your vehicle124
Stroke158
Summer tires102
Switching off the engine57
Switching off the interior
motion sensor39t
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor39t
Symbols4, 138
TTachometer62
Tail lamps132
bulb replacment132t
Tank capacity161
Technical data158
Technical
modifications6, 125Telephone81
Temperature display
outside temperature64
Temperature gauge
engine coolant63
Temperature
selection74, 75
Tilt alarm34
Tilt alarm sensor39
Tire codes102
Tire damage99t
Tire inflation
pressure26, 99
Tire pressure monitor67
Tire replacement100, 101
Tire rotation101
Tire specifications104
Tire tread99
Tools130t
Torque158
Tow fittings146t
Towing the vehicle146t
Tow-starting146t
Track159
Traction Control System
refer to DSC65
Transmission58
Transmitter key30
Tread depth, tires99
Trip odometer62
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid37Turn signal indicator23, 59
Turning circle159
UUniform Tire Quality
Grading101
Unusually high steering
effort20, 94
Use antifreeze114t
radiator114t
Used batteries,
disposal140tVVacuum cleaner82
Vehicle battery138, 162
Vehicle care
exterior119
interior121
Vehicle equipment
options and accessories5
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)115
Vehicle immobilizer31
Vehicle painting119
Vehicle storage124
Vehicle weight160
Vehicle, starting56
Vehicle, stopping57
Ventilation72
draft-free75
Vinyl upholstery, care121