2002 BMW Z8 stop start

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps identified
by "

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" are tested for proper operation
whenever the ignition key is turned.
They each light up once for different
periods of time.
The indicator lamps signal defects in
monitored systems by either remaining
lit after the engine is started or by
coming on in the course of normal
vehicle operation. Refer to the following
section for detailed information on how
to respond to the various types of warn-
ings.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defect in
the alternator drive belt or the charging
circuit. Please contact the nearest
BMW center.
Never attempt to continue driving
if the drive belt is defective: the
engine could overheat and sustain
serious damage. A broken or damaged
drive belt will also lead to a sudden
increase in steering effort.

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Engine oil pressure

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Stop vehicle immediately and
switch off engine. Check the
engine oil level and top up as required.
If the oil level is correct, please contact
the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could sustain damage
owing to inadequate lubrication.

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Flat Tire Monitor

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Flashing warning lamp in addi-
tion to an acoustic signal: a flat
tire has occurred. Carefully reduce
speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h),
and avoid hard braking or steering
maneuvers.
For additional information, refer to
page 67.
Brake warning lamp

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If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged,
check the brake fluid level. Before
driving further, be sure to read the
notes on pages 92 and 114.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.

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Manual transmission Indicator/Headlamp ßasher Every time you shift gears, always
depress the clutch pedal all the way
down, pushing the gear lever into the
desired position.
Always remember to depress the clutch
pedal when starting the engine; a lock-
out device prevents starting when the
clutch is engaged.
The shift lever's neutral plane is located
between 3rd and 4th gears.
The shift lever automatically returns to
the 3rd/4th plane whenever you select
neutral. 520de158
When shifting across the gate to
the 5th/6th gear plane always
remember to push the lever to the right
to avoid inadvertent engagement of 3rd
or 4th gear.<
Reverse Select only when the vehicle is
stationary. Press the shift lever to the
left to overcome the resistance.
As you do this, the backup lamp will
turn on automatically when the ignition
key is in position 2.
Never slip the clutch to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
when stopping on hills. Slipping the
clutch for extended periods leads to
rapid, premature clutch wear.<
1 High beams (blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator
lamp)
3 Turn signal indicator (green indicator
lamp and cyclical clicking from the
blinker relay)
If the indicator lamp and the clicking
from the relay are faster than normal,
one of the turn signal bulbs is defective. To signal brieflyPress the lever up to but not beyond
the pressure point. It then returns to the
center position when released. 520de025

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Brakes:
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. Even light but
consistent pressure on the brake pedal
could lead to high temperatures, brake
wear, and possibly, to brake system
failure.
Aquaplaning:
Reduce speed while driving on wet or
slushy roads, otherwise, a wedge of
water can form between the tires and
the road surface. This phenomenon is
referred to as "aquaplaning" or "hydro-
planing." It is characterized by a partial
or complete loss of contact between
the tires and the road surface. The ulti-
mate results are loss of steering and
braking control.
Driving through water:
When there is water on the roads, do
not drive in it if it is deeper than 1 ft
(30 cm), and even then, only at walking
speed, otherwise the vehicle can
sustain damage to the engine, the elec-
trical systems and the transmission.<
The catalytic converter reduces harmful
exhaust emissions.
It is designed for use with unleaded fuel
only. Even minute quantities of lead
would be enough to permanently
damage both the catalytic converter
and the system's oxygen sensor.
To ensure efficient, trouble-free engine
operation and to avoid potential
damage:
>Be sure to comply with the scheduled
maintenance requirements
>Fill the fuel tank well before it is empty
>Tow-start only when the engine is
cold. If you attempt to tow-start with
a warm engine, unburned residual
fuel could ignite on the way to the
catalytic converter and cause
damage. It is better to start the
vehicle with a battery charger or
assistance from another vehicle
>Avoid other situations where the fuel
is either not burned or burns incom-
pletely, such as engaging the starter
frequently or for extended periods, or
repeated start attempts in which the
engine does not start (stopping and
restarting an engine which is running
properly does not present a problem).
Never allow the engine to run with
any of the spark plug cables discon-
nected.Be sure to comply with the
instructions above to prevent
unburned fuel from reaching the cata-
lytic converter. Otherwise, there is the
danger of overheating and damage to
the catalytic converter.
Extreme temperatures are present with
the catalytic converter both on this and
every catalyst-equipped vehicle. Heat
shields are installed adjacent to some
sections of the exhaust system. Never
remove these shields; do not apply
undercoating to their surfaces. When
driving, standing at idle, and parking
the vehicle, take care to avoid contact
between the exhaust system and flam-
mable materials (grass, hay, leaves
etc.). Such contact could start a fire,
resulting in serious personal injury and
property damage.<
Driving notes Catalytic converter

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