key BMW M ROADSTER COUPE 2001 Owner's Manual

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1 OdometerYou can activate the displays shown in
the illustration with the ignition key in
position 0 by pressing the button in the
instrument cluster (arrow).2 Trip odometerTo reset the trip odometer to zero,
press the button (arrow) with the igni-
tion key in position 1 or higher.36mus728
Never allow the engine to operate with
the needle in the red overspeed sector
of the gauge.
To protect the engine, the engine
management system automatically
interrupts the fuel supply in this range;
you will notice a loss of power.36mde750
When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp comes on briefly to
confirm that the system is operational.
Once the indicator lamp stays on
continuously, there are still approx.
2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the fuel
tank.
Tank capacity: page 159.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies (extended
driving in mountainous areas, for
example), the needle may fluctuate
slightly.
Please refuel early, since driving
to the last drop of fuel can result in
damage to the engine and/or catalytic
converter.< 36mus729
Odometer Tachometer Fuel gauge
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Service Interval Display Outside temperature ClockGreen lamps The number of illuminated lamps
decreases as the time for your next
maintenance visit approaches.Yellow lamp This field appears together with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
This alerts you that maintenance is due.
Please arrange for an appointment with
your BMW center.Red lamp Maintenance is overdue.36mus731
The display appears from ignition key
position 1.36mus732
Set the clock
Starting in ignition key position 0.
Press adjustment knob (arrow) with a
pointed object, e.g. a ballpoint pen.
Press briefly: setting is carried out in
steps of one minute.
Keep pressing: setting is carried out in
fast mode.
Releasing adjustment knob stops
setting.36mde756
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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)The conceptThe Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) moni-
tors the tire pressure in all four wheels
while driving. The system is designed to
detect whenever the inflation pressure
in a tire drops significantly, monitoring
the speed of the tires relative to each
other. A flat tire can be detected and
reported because its speed suddenly
deviates drastically from that of the
other tires.
Initializing the systemInitializing is necessary to familiarize the
system with the correct inflation pres-
sure.
Repeat this process after any changes
in tire inflation pressure, tire rotation or
replacement. Do not carry out further
system initialization after correcting the
inflation pressure and letting the system
"learn" what condition is required.
1 Check the tire inflation pressure in all
the tires, comparing them with the
inflation pressure table (page 27),
and adjusting their pressure if neces-
sary.
2 Turn the ignition key to position 2.36mus735
3 Continue to press the button until the
indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. After a short time,
the indicator lamp will go out auto-
matically.
4 Switch the ignition off.
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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)Activating/deactivating the
systemThe system is automatically active in
ignition key position 2 and is therefore
always on during driving.
To deactivate the system: tap the
button, the indicator lamp will light up.
To activate the system: tap the button
again, the indicator lamp goes out.
Deactivate the system while driving
with snow chains, since false warnings
and undetected losses in pressure are
possible under these kinds of condi-
tions. 36mus735
Flat tire
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will flash in the
event of tire pressure loss. To
come to an immediate stop, reduce
speed, while avoiding any sudden, jerky
braking or steering maneuvers.
Fix the flat tire using the M Mobility
system (refer to page 135).
Reset the indicator lamp: the indicator
lamp must be switched off manually
after mounting a new wheel. At this
point, hold the RDW button down until
the indicator lamp goes out. Re-
initialize the system afterward.
The RDW cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
The RDW will not identify the natural
loss of pressure in all four tires, either.<
Check the tire inflation pressure
on a regular basis and correct if
necessary. Refer to page 26.
Under certain circumstances, there
may be false warnings or a delayed
detection of pressure losses when
driving on snow-covered or slippery
road surfaces.
A sporty driving style (slip at the wheels
receiving the torque, high lateral accel-
eration) can lead to delayed RDW warn-
ings.<
System malfunctionAs long as there is still a malfunction,
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster will stay lit.
Please contact your BMW center for
assistance.
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Parking lamps/Low beamsParking 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.
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Instrument panel lightingIn order to adjust the illumination
intensity, turn the pulled switch. "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 low beams
have not been switched off.Daytime running lamps
*
The headlamps are automatically
switched on for daylight driving at
ignition key position 2.
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Reading lampsThe M coupe is equipped with reading
lamps:
1 Continuously on
2 Continuously off
3 Automatically controlled
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.< 36mde764
M cou
pe
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Seat heating
*
The seat cushion and backrest can be
heated in ignition key position 2.
Press the switches with the heating
symbols:
Rapid heating as long as the
switch comes on brightly. Auto-
matic changeover to regular
heating.
Heating as long as the switch
comes on brightly. Heating
switches off automatically.36mus734
To switch over while heating: press the
section of the switch that is dimly lit.
To switch off early: press the section of
the switch that is brightly lit.
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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 M 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.367de316
M cou
pe
The M 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
M 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.< 36mus744
Cigarette lighter socketThis socket can be used for connecting
a flashlight, 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.36mus745
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit128
Windshield wiper blades128
Lamps and bulbs129
Master key with battery-
powered lamp134
Changing a wheel135
Repairing a flat tire135
Battery140
Fuses142
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Power convertible top143
Fuel filler door143
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting144
Towing the vehicle145
Repairs
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