2003 BMW 3.0i ROADSTER lock

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For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC – Federal Commu-
nications Commission – regulations. Oper-
ation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to
these devices could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.<
Door lock
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock
to unlock the driver's door only and the fuel
gas door.
Turn the key a second time to disengage all
other vehicle locks.
You can have a signal set to confirm
that the vehicle's locks have engaged
securely.<
Convenience operation
You can also operate the power windows
and the fully automatic convertible top via
the door lock.>To open:
With the door closed, hold the key in the
"Unlock" position
>To close:
With the door closed, hold the key in the
"Lock" position.
Watch the closing process carefully
and be sure that no one is trapped by
the closing motion. Releasing the key stops
the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction
Turn the key all the way to the left or right to
unlock/lock the driver's door.
Interior
You can use this button to control the cen-
tral locking system whenever the doors are
closed. The doors and luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked or locked only. The
anti-theft system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was unlocked from
the outside and you press the button, then,
with the driver's door still open, the lug-
gage compartment lid and the fuel gas
door will unlock, too. If the driver's door is
closed, it will be locked.
If you desire, the central locking sys-
tem can be activated automatically as
soon as you begin to drive. This can be
adjusted to be key-specific.<

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To unlock and open
>Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull each of the release
handles above the armrests
or
>pull the release handle for each door
twice: the initial pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.
To lock
>Either use the central locking button to
lock all doors at once
or
>press the individual door lock buttons
down.
To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out of the
vehicle, the driver's door lock button
will not engage as long as the door is
open.<
Since persons or animals in the vehi-
cle could lock the doors from the
inside, always take the vehicle keys with
you so that the vehicle can be opened
again from the outside at any time.<
Luggage compartment lid
To open from the outside
Turn the master key to the left as far as it
will go. The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly.
If the alarm system is armed, opening the
luggage compartment with the key will trig-
ger an alarm; refer also to page 27.
To open from the inside
If the luggage compartment lid has not
been locked separately, you can open it
with this button in the footwell on the
driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
To close
The handle recess in the interior trim panel
of the luggage compartment lid makes it
easier to pull the lid down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage compart-
ment lid is clear when it is closed, following
the same precautions as with all closing
procedures.<
Operate the vehicle only when the
luggage compartment lid is closed,
since exhaust fumes could penetrate into
the interior of the vehicle. Should it be
absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle
with the luggage compartment lid open and
with the convertible top closed:
>Close all windows
>Increase the air supply from the air con-
ditioner or automatic climate control to
a high level. Refer to page 55 or 57.<

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Luggage compartment
Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compart-
ment lid from inside the luggage compart-
ment.
To enlarge the luggage compartment
The luggage compartment can be enlarged
when the convertible top is closed.
Simultaneously turn the handles on both
sides of the luggage compartment to the
right past the resistance point.
The convertible top compartment panel is
raised.
Before opening the convertible top:
Turn the handles to the left and fold the
convertible top compartment panel down-
ward.
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top
compartment panel has been folded down
in the luggage compartment to avoid any
possible damage.<
Electric power windows
The illustration shows the power window
switches in the trim of the passenger door.
To open and close the windows
Ignition key in position 1 or higher
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the window continues to move
downward as long as you continue to
press the switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the window moves automat-
ically. Pressing the switch again stops
the opening cycle.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
The window on the passenger side does
not move automatically.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still use the electric power win-
dows for up to 15 minutes, as long as no
one opens any of the doors.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the lock
and remember to close the doors to pre-
vent children from operating the power
windows and injuring themselves, etc.<
For convenience operation via the door
lock, refer to page 20.

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Manual convertible top
The fabric top offers perfect protection
against the weather and it can be opened
easily and quickly by one person alone.
Here are a few tips so that you get the most
out of your Z4 roadster:
>It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked.
The closed convertible top not only pro-
tects the passenger compartment from
unforeseeable damage from the
weather, but also provides a certain
degree of theft protection
>In addition, only keep valuables in the
locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed
>When the convertible top is open, the
central locking system also locks the
release button for the convertible top.
The convertible top cannot be oper-
ated. This provides better theft protec-
tion for valuables stored in the luggage
compartment
>Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.
To open the convertible top
Operate the convertible top only
when the vehicle is stationary.
Never store the convertible top for longer
than one day while it is wet to avoid perma-
nent damage from moisture.<
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top
compartment panel in the luggage com-
partment is lowered to avoid any possible
damage; refer to page 22.<1.Flip the handle out and turn it to the end
stop
2.Open the convertible top and push it
toward the rear of the vehicle
3.Gently swing the convertible top down-
ward and press until it engages audibly.
To close the convertible top

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The convertible top is released and
moves up slightly; see arrow 2
2.Holding on to the handle, pull the con-
vertible top forward onto the windshield
frame
3.Lock the convertible top by turning the
handle until you hear the convertible
top engage.
At higher speeds, the ensuing vac-
uum in the passenger compartment
can cause the convertible top to begin flut-
tering. Increase the air supply so that a low
pressure draft does not occur in the vehi-
cle.<
Fully automatic convertible
top*
The fully automatic convertible top com-
bines assured protection against the ele-
ments with simple and easy handling.
Here are a few tips so that you get the most
out of your roadster:
>it is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The
closed convertible top not only protects
the passenger compartment from
unforeseeable damage from the
weather, but also provides a certain
degree of theft protection. In addition,
only keep valuables in the locked lug-
gage compartment, even with the con-
vertible top closed.
>Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.
>To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
147/–106.
Never store the convertible top while
it is wet to avoid permanent damage
from moisture.<
Driving when the opening or closing
process has not been completed can
cause vehicle damage or personal injury.
Do not lay objects on the convertible top,
since they could fall off when the convert-ible top is operated and cause damage or
injuries.
Do not reach into the convertible top mech-
anism during opening and closing. Keep
children away from the moving parts of the
convertible top during operation.<
If possible, only operate the convert-
ible top with the vehicle stopped, as
otherwise the process may be interrupted.
If you set the convertible top in motion with
the vehicle stationary and then have to start
suddenly – for instance, at a traffic light –
you can still complete the operation by
driving as slowly as possible and again
pressing and maintaining pressure on the
button.<
At higher speeds, the ensuing vac-
uum in the passenger compartment
can cause the convertible top to begin flut-
tering. Increase the air supply so that a low
pressure draft does not occur in the vehi-
cle.<
To open and close
1To close
2To open
If at all possible, only operate the con-
vertible top if the engine is running.
This saves unnecessary battery wear.
Before closing the convertible top, remove
any objects from the windshield frame that
could keep the convertible top from closing
properly.<

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Ignition key in position 1 or higher.
With the vehicle standing.
1.Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
2.Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment panel in the luggage compart-
ment is lowered; refer to page 22. Oth-
erwise the convertible top cannot be
opened
3.Ensure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed
4.Press and hold the corresponding but-
ton for convertible top operation.
If the convertible top should halt right
before the closing phase is completed,
press against the front part of the convert-
ible top frame from the outside to help the
closing process along. Keep pressing the
button while doing so until the top starts up
again on its own.
Indicator lamps
>The red indicator lamp will light up while
the convertible top is in motion. It goes
out as soon as the opening or closing
operation has been completed
>If the red indicator lamp flashes after
the button has been released, then the
opening or closing operation has not
yet been completed.
The sequence can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing this but-
ton
>If the yellow indicator lamp lights up
continuously with the button pressed,
then the convertible top compartment
panel is raised and the convertible top
cannot be moved.
The side windows will lower slightly when
you press the button for operating the con-
vertible top.
After the opening or closing operation, the
side windows will go back up if you keep
the button pressed for more than 2 sec-
onds after the indicator lamp has gone out.
The automatic sequence will be interrupted
immediately if you release the button that
operates the top. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by press-
ing this button.
If the convertible top operation has
been interrupted, do not close the
side windows using the power window but-
tons. Otherwise the side windows may not
close properly against the rubber seal of
the convertible top.<
After the convertible top has been
stored for an extended period of time
in the convertible top compartment – e.g. in
the winter months because the hardtop
was being used – you may have to support
the convertible top by hand when closing it
for the first time.<
If the opening or closing procedure has
been interrupted due to an electrical mal-
function, the convertible top will remain in
that position for 15 minutes. The procedure
can be resumed in the desired direction by
pressing the button. After that, the convert-
ible top can be moved again and, if it is an
emergency situation, you may have to help
the top along manually. This can also be
done in ignition key position 0.
Convenience operation from the
driver's door lock
Refer to page 20.
To close manually in the event of
an electrical malfunction
To release the convertible top
1.Pull out the handle in the luggage com-
partment as far as it will go
2.Turn the handle by 90˚ until it engages

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compartment panel.
The storage compartment between the
backrests unlocks; refer also to
page 60
4.Press button; see arrow 1
The convertible top is released and
moves up slightly; see arrow 2
5.Grab the convertible top at its frame
and pull it up to the windshield frame
6.Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover
panel in the center of the front convert-
ible top frame7.Insert the Allen wrench into the hex slot
8.Pull the convertible top frame down as
far as possible
9.Continue turning the Allen wrench to
the left until the front convertible top
frame has locked onto the windshield
frame.
Wind deflector*
With the convertible top open, the wind
deflector keeps air movement in the pas-
senger compartment to a minimum, thus
providing you with a pleasant drive, even at
higher speeds.
Because of its slim dimensions, it can eas-
ily be stored in a storage compartment in
the luggage compartment lid.
The illustration shows the wind deflector
guide and the wind deflector panel on the
passenger side.

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Installation
Insert the wind deflector in the guides pro-
vided on the rollover bars.
The wind deflector panels inserted in the
rollover bars cannot be removed.
Clothes hooks
Located on the wind deflector panel in the
rollover bars.
Do not hang heavy objects on the
hooks. If you do so, personal injury
could result during braking or evasive
maneuvers, for example.<
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the luggage
compartment lid is opened
>When attempts are made to start the
vehicle
>To movement inside the vehicle – inte-
rior motion sensor
>To alterations in the vehicle tilt, e.g. as
would occur during attempts to steal
the wheels or tow the vehicle
>To interruption of battery voltage.
The alarm produced by the system in the
event of unauthorized vehicle entry and
attempted theft depends on the country
version:
>Sounding of an acoustical alarm for
30 seconds
>Activation of the hazard warning flash-
ers for approx. five minutes.
Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
either via the driver's door lock or with the
remote control, the alarm system is simul-
taneously armed or disarmed.The hazard warning flashers blink once
when the alarm system has been properly
armed.
You can have different acknowledg-
ment signals set to confirm arming
and disarming.<
You can open the luggage compartment lid
when the system is armed by pressing the
remote control button. Refer to page 19.
When it is closed, the lid is once again
secured.
Manual operation of the luggage
compartment lid triggers the alarm.
Refer to page 21.<
To cancel an alarm:
Press the button on the remote control,
refer to page 18, or turn the ignition key to
position 1. Refer to page 38.
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp beneath the interior
mirror flashes continuously:
The system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes when it is
being armed:
A door, the hood or luggage compart-
ment lid is not completely closed. Even
if you do not close the area causing the
alert, the remaining areas are secured
and the indicator lamp flashes continu-
ously after 10 seconds.
However, the interior motion sensor is
not activated