BMW Z8 2000 Owners Manual

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Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicators5 watt bulb
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.Side lamps5 watt bulb
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.
Taillamps 1 Turn signal indicators red
2 Taillamp/Brake lamp red
3 High-mounted brake lamp red
4 Backup lamp red/white
5 Rear foglamp red
6 Reflector red520us010
Side marker lamps rearPlease contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.520us011

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Lamps and bulbsReplace the rear foglamp 21 watt bulb
1 Unlock the ventilation grille by giving
it a 1/4 turn (use a screwdriver or
coin) and remove it520de068
2 Reach into the opening, turn the bulb
holder to the left and take it out
3 Replace the bulb.Replace the backup lamp 21 watt bulb
Replacing this bulb is done the same as
it is for the rear foglamp.520de069
Replace the license plate lamp5 watt bulb
1 Turn the lamp to the right and take it
out by pulling downward
2 Turn the lamp socket toward the rear
and take it out
3 Replace the bulb.520us012

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Lamps and bulbsReplace the door warning lamp5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove it
3 Replace the bulb.520de062
Replace the exit lamp5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2 Replace the bulb.520de063
Replace the footwell lamp 5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2 Replace the bulb.520de064

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Lamps and bulbsReplace the interior lampFront
Xenon bulb, 6 watts
Interior lamp/Reading lamp
1 Pry the lens out using a screwdriver
2 Pull the lamp socket out of the lamp
insert
3 Remove and replace the bulb.520de095
Rear
5 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the lens
from the side
2 Replace the bulb.520de066
Replace the bulb in the glove
compartment5 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver
2 Remove the reflector
3 Replace the bulb.520de102

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Lamps and bulbsReplace the luggage compartment
lamp 6 watt bulb
1 Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver
2 Remove the reflector
3 Replace the bulb.520de072
Replace the engine compartment
lamp 10 watt bulb
1 Using a screwdriver, press on the
black detent and remove the lamp
lens
2 Replace the bulb.520de101

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Changing a wheel Safety tiresYour BMW Z8 roadster is equipped
with safety tires.
The safety tires are made of self-sup-
porting tires and customized wheel
rims. Reinforcing the tires makes sure
that they remain upright and still drive-
able to a limited degree even in the
event of loss of pressure. Your vehicle
is equipped with a tire pressure monitor
that signals you in case of a flat tire.
In the event of tire failure The red indicator lamp on the instru-
ment panel will flash in the event of a
flat tire. In addition, a gong will sound.
Refer to page 65.
Carefully reduce speed to less than
50 mph (80 km/h), avoiding any hard
braking or steering maneuvers while
doing so.
You will still be able to drive about
155 miles (250 km) on your safety tire,
until you can get to a safe place to park,
a gas station, or to your nearest BMW
center. Under minimum vehicle loading,
it could conceivably last more than
155 miles (250 km) sein.
If you cannot immediately determine
which tire is defective just by looking
at it, then check the tire pressure in all
four tires.Have your BMW center replace
your tires. For safety reasons, do
not have safety tires repaired. Your
BMW center has been trained to work
with the safety tires and is equipped
with the necessary special tools.<
If necessary, please have your
BMW center switch the tires on
your vehicle from summer to winter
tires, or the reverse.<

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Battery
Battery posts, terminals, and re-
lated accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.<
Installation location The battery is located under the lug-
gage compartment's floor panel.Charge conditionYou can read the charge condition
of the battery with the "Magic Eye"
(hydrometer):
>Green: adequate charge
>Black: not charged adequately. The
battery must be recharged. Please
contact your BMW center for addi-
tional information
>Yellow: replace the battery.520de076
The service life specified for the
battery can be achieved only if it is
always kept adequately charged. If the
vehicle is primarily used for stop-and-
go traffic, be sure to check the charge
state often.<
MaintenanceThe battery is completely maintenance-
free. That means that the original bat-
tery acid will normally last for the ser-
vice life of the battery under moderate
climate conditions.
For all questions regarding the
battery, please consult your BMW
center. Since the battery is absolutely
maintenance-free, the following is for
your information only.<
SymbolsYou will find the following symbols on
your vehicle battery. To avoid injury,
please comply with the following pre-
cautions whenever you work with or
near the battery.
Before handling the battery,
please read the following infor-
mation.
Wear eye protection. Do not
allow particles containing bat-
tery acid or lead to come into
contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.
Battery acid is extremely corro-
sive. Wear eye protection and
protective gloves. Do not tip the
battery. Battery acid can leak from the
ventilation openings.
Be sure that children keep well
away from batteries and battery
acid.
Never allow sparks or open
flame near the battery. Do not
smoke in the vicinity of the bat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks when work-
ing around electrical cables or equip-
ment. Turn the key to position 0 in the
ignition when disconnecting or con-
necting the battery. Do not short-circuit
the battery terminals. This creates a risk
of injury from high-energy sparks.

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Battery
A highly explosive gas is
generated when the battery is
charged.
If you happen to get acid in
your eyes, rinse thoroughly for
some minutes with clear water.
Consult a physician immediately. If you
get acid spray on your skin or clothing,
rinse with plenty of water. If acid is acci-
dentally ingested, consult a physician
immediately.
In order to protect the battery
case from ultraviolet radiation,
do not place it in direct sunlight.
A discharged battery can freeze. Store
the battery in areas where temperature
remains above freezing.
Removing and installing
Do not disconnect the battery
cable when the engine is running.
Disconnecting the battery cable when
the engine is running will cause a volt-
age surge which will damage the vehi-
cle's onboard electronics.
Do not make any modifications in the
wires to the positive terminal. If you do
so, the protective function of the safety
battery terminal is no longer ensured.
Repairs and disposal may only be per-
formed by specially trained personnel.<
When removing, first disconnect the
cable to the negative terminal, then dis-
connect the cable to the positive termi-
nal. Loosen the center adjusting screw
for the battery's retaining strap (use the
screwdriver found in the onboard tool
kit) and remove the bracket.
When installing, first connect the cable
for the positive terminal, then the cable
for the negative terminal.
When installing, make sure that
the battery is seated properly, and
that the battery bracket is installed with
the center adjusting screw, because
otherwise in the event of an accident,
the battery will not be secure enough.<
Charging the battery Charge the battery in the vehicle only
when the engine is not running. Use the
connections provided in the engine
compartment (for correct connections,
refer to "Jump starting" on page 143).
Before performing any work on
the electrical system, disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal. If
you do not, short circuits can create the
risk of fire or personal injury.<
If you plan to park the vehicle for longer
than 4 weeks, disconnect the battery
from the vehicle's electrical system by
disconnecting the cable at the negative
terminal. Then recharge the battery with
an appropriate battery charger.
If you intend to store the vehicle for
longer than 12 weeks, remove the bat-
tery, charge it and store it in a cool and
dust-free room where there is no dan-
ger of freezing. During storage, have the
battery recharged every six months.
Also, recharge the battery before it is
reinstalled. If this is not done, the bat-
tery will not be serviceable. Every time
the battery is discharged, especially
over extended periods, its service life
is reduced.

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Battery Fuses
Return used batteries to a recy-
cling point or your BMW center.
Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Secure
the battery to prevent it from tilting dur-
ing transport.<
If an electrical accessory should fail,
switch it off and check the fuse.
A list for both the fuses and their re-
spective amperages, and the electrical
devices, is located in the glove com-
partment on the fuse box lid, or in the
storage area behind the passenger-side
seat on the inside part of the storage
lid.
In the glove compartment>Open the glove compartment
>Unlock the fuse box and swing it
downward
>Remove the lid with the list on it.
Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are
located in the fuse box lid behind the
passenger-side seat
>Use the plastic tweezers to remove
the fuse for the accessory or equip-
ment that has stopped working
>Replace a blown fuse, recognizable
by its melted metal strip, with a new
fuse that has the same color or
ampere rating.520de078

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FusesBehind the passenger's seat>Move the passenger's seat forward
and open the storage compartment
located behind it.
The list is on the lid's inside cover
>Remove the fuse box lid containing
the spare fuses and the plastic twee-
zers
>Use the plastic tweezers to remove
the fuse for the accessory or equip-
ment that has stopped working
>Replace a blown fuse, recognizable
by its melted metal strip, with a new
fuse that has the same color or
ampere rating.520de077
Do not attempt to repair a burned
out fuse or replace it with a fuse
having a different color or ampere rat-
ing. To do this could cause a fire in the
vehicle resulting from a circuit over-
load.<
If the fuse continues to burn out, have
the problem taken care of by a BMW
center.