alarm BMW Z8 2002 User Guide

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Flat Tire MonitorRepeat this process after any changes
in tire inflation pressure, tire rotation or
replacement.
Do not reactivate the system after peri-
odic corrections of inflation pressures
to maintain them at the levels stored
during an earlier initialization process. In the event of a flat tireThe red indicator lamp will flash in the
event of a flat tire.
A supplementary gong is also heard.
Carefully reduce speed to less than
50 mph (80 km/h), avoiding any hard
braking or steering maneuvers while
doing so.
For additional details, refer to
page 137.
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot alert
you to severe and sudden tire
damage caused by external factors.
Another factor which the Flat Tire
Monitor does not recognize is the
balanced and very gradual pressure
loss that takes place in all tires over an
extended period of time.<
Check tire pressure on a regular
basis and correct it as required.
Refer to page 26.
Do not activate the system when driving
on snow chains or when operating the
vehicle on a closed racing circuit. False
alarms and undetected pressure loss
are both possible under these condi-
tions.
In certain circumstances, there could
be a delayed detection of any loss in
inflation pressure while driving on
snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
Performance-oriented driving (slip at
the drive wheels, high levels of lateral
acceleration) can also delay the
appearance of status reports in the Flat
Tire Monitor's display panel.<
System interferenceThe red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster will stay on for as long as there
is a malfunction.
The indicator lamp will come on if the
system malfunctions.
Please contact your BMW center for
additional information.

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Winter operationRubber seals and componentsTo prevent the weather-stripping from
freezing, apply a spray-on rubber treat-
ment or silicone spray to the door, hood
and luggage compartment lid seals.
A full range of car-care products is
available from your BMW center. * only in pairs
on rear tires, complying with the manu-
facturer's safety precautions. Do not
exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) while the snow chains are
mounted and refrain from activating the
Flat Tire Monitor, as the snow chains
could trigger false alarms and/or
prevent the system from detecting
actual pressure loss.
Starting off When starting off in deep snow or when
"rocking" the vehicle to free it, it may be
advisable to temporarily deactivate the
DSC. Refer to page 65.
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the system
switched on whenever possible.<
Driving on low-traction road
surfaces Do not activate the Sport mode (refer to
page 66). Use smooth, gentle pressure
to control the accelerator pedal. Avoid
excessive engine speeds and upshift
early. Downshift well in advance when
approaching uphill or downhill grades.
Maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the vehicle
ahead. BrakesWinter road conditions substantially
reduce the amount of traction available
between the tires and the road surface.
The resulting increases in braking
distance are considerable and should
be kept in mind at all times.
ABS is intended to prevent the wheels
from locking during brake applications,
thus helping to maintain vehicle stability
and steering response. If the ABS does not respond in a critical
braking situation and the wheels lock,
reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
until the wheels just start to roll again
while still maintaining enough force to
continue braking.
Then increase the pressure, reduce the
pressure when the wheels lock, reapply
pressure etc.
This staggered braking procedure will
reduce braking distances while helping
you maintain steering control.
You can always then attempt to steer
around hazards after you have reduced
pressure on the brake pedal.
Never downshift to exploit engine
braking when driving on slippery
road surfaces, as this could lead to a
loss of traction at the rear wheels,
impairing your ability to control the
vehicle.<
Depress the clutch during hard
braking on road surfaces that
provide only poor or uneven traction.<

Everything from A to Z
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) 21, 88
Accessories 6
Activated charcoal filter 75
Add brake fluid 114t
engine coolant 114t
engine oil 111t
washer fluid 110, 161
Adjust seats 45
steering wheel 47
temperature 74
washer nozzles 110t
Adjustment setting configuration 49
Air conditioner 72
Air distribution 74
Air outlets 72
Air pressure 99
Air supply 74
Airbags 21, 51 , 123 , 150
Alarm system 38
Antenna 94
Antifreeze 113
radiator 92
Antifreeze/corrosion protection 92
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 21, 88 Anti-theft alarm system
38
Anti-theft protection 32
Approved gross vehicle weight 160
Aquaplaning 99
Ashtray 81
Attach vehicle vacuum cleaner 82
Automatic car washes 117
Automatic headlamp washers 60
Automatic windshield washer 60
Avoiding a false alarm 39t
Axle weights 160
B
Backrest
adjusting 45
unlock 46
Backup lamps 58
bulb replacement 133t
Battery 138, 162
add distilled water 138t
capacity 162
charge current 20
charging 139t
discharged 145t
recycling 140t
removing and
installing 139t Belts
50
Beverage holder 80
Blower 74
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil 112
Bore 158
Brake hydraulic system 20, 92
Brake system faults 92t
fluid 114t
pads 22, 92
refer also to ABS, DBC and
Disc brakes
Break-in procedure 86
Bulbs and lamps 131tC
California Proposition 65
Warning 125
Can holder 80
Car Memory 49
Car phone 81, 94
Car radio 64, 95
reception 95, 151
refer also to the radio
Owner's Manual
Car wash 117
Care exterior 119
for the vehicle finish 120
interior 121 Catalytic converter
87
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) 21, 89
CD player, refer to the radio Owner's Manual
Cellular phone 94
refer also to separate
Owner's Manual
Central locking system 32
key 36
Changing a wheel 137t
Changing the oil filter 161
Changing tires 137t
Checking air pressure 26t
Checking engine oil level 111t
Child restraint systems 54
Child seat safety 54
Child seats 53
Child-restraint systems 53
Cigarette lighter 82
Clean headlamps 60
Clock 64
Cockpit 16
Code, refer to the radio
Owner's Manual
Combination switch, turn signal indicator/headlamp
flasher 59
Compartments 79
for stowing items 78
Compression 158

Everything from A to Z
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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 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