length BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002 Owners Manual
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Transporting children safelyChild seat securityThe safety belt on the passenger side
can be locked for mounting and
securing child-restraint systems.
A label with operating instructions is
attached to the belt next to the sliding
latch plate.520us003
To lock the beltExtract the entire length of the belt from
the inertia reel mechanism. Allow the
reel to retract the belt somewhat and
engage the buckle, then tighten the belt
against the child-restraint system. The
retraction mechanism is now locked.
The belt cannot be retracted further.
Comply with the installation instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
child-restraint system.To release the beltRelease the buckle, remove the child-
restraint system and allow the inertia
reel to retract the belt completely.
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Caring for your vehicleCleaning and care of the
convertible topThe appearance and life of the convert-
ible top are highly dependent on its
proper care and operation. You should
pay particular attention to the following
instructions if your vehicle has a light-
colored top.
Protect the vehicle from exposure to
intense sunlight whenever possible by
parking it in the shade. This will help to
prevent the paint, rubber and fabric-
covered parts from being attacked.
Never fold up the convertible top and
store it in the convertible top compart-
ment when it is wet, dirty or frozen, as
mildew stains and chafe spots may
result.
To prevent the formation of a crease in
the rear window and to avoid mildew
stains, do not leave the top folded in
the convertible top compartment for
long periods.
If the vehicle will be parked for lengthy
periods in an enclosed space, be sure
that the convertible top is dry and that
there is adequate ventilation.Clean off bird droppings immediately,
since they attack the convertible top
and cause the rubber seals to swell due
to their caustic characteristics.
Besides water, treat rubber seals only
with talcum powder, rubber-care prod-
ucts or silicone spray, particularly when
they feel dry or tend to stick.
Eliminate noises such as squeaks with
lubricant spray.
Never use sharp-edged objects to
clean the rear window of snow or ice. If
using a deicer spray, make sure that
none of the spray comes into contact
with the convertible top. Because of the
risk of damage and discoloration, do
not apply adhesive tape, stickers, or
similar materials to the window or cover
with plastic film.Dents and discoloration may show up
on the convertible top because of
improper care, cleaning or as the result
of excessive usage. The convertible top
and its seams may also develop leaks.
These problems are not covered by the
warranty. For repairs, please consult
your BMW center.
Special wash for the topRespond to more extensive dirt, which
is especially visible on light-colored top
materials, by cleaning the top with the
BMW Convertible Cleaning Set. Please
proceed as follows:
Spray the convertible top with the
cleaning agent and then rub with a well-
dampened sponge using circular
motions until a foam develops. Then
you can finish washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash. After three to five
washings the convertible top should be
treated with a special impregnating
spray. Please follow the instructions on
the spray can.
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Everything from A to ZFFailure to start146t
Fault in ABS89
Filler cap cover25
Filling capacities161
Filling the washer
reservoir161
First-aid kit24
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing146t
Flashlight79
Flat tire137t
Flat Tire Monitor67
Fog lamp, bulb
replacement133t
"Follow me home"
lamps49, 69
Footbrake90
Footwell lamps71
bulb replacement134t
Front seat adjustment45
Frost protection,
radiator113
Fuel26
gauge62
indicator62
quality26
Fuel filler door
manual release after
electrical fault142tFuel injection system158
Fuel tank capacity161
Fuses140
GGasoline26
quality26
Glove compartment78
bulb replacement135t
Gross vehicle weight160HHand lamp79
Handbrake57
Hands-free system81
Hardtop96
Hazard warning
flashers24t
Hazard warning
triangle24t
Head restraint46
Headlamp covers,
care117t, 131t
Headlamp flasher70
Headlamp washer
system60, 110, 161
Headlamps70
Headlight glare in rearview
mirror48
Heated mirrors48
Heated seats77
Heating and ventilation72Heating, rapid77
Heavy loads83
Height159
High beams23, 58, 70
Holder for beverage
cans80
Hood release105t
Horn17
Hydraulic system88, 92
IIdentification, tires102
Ignition keys30
Ignition lock55
Imprint4
Incoming-air mode74
Indicator lamps20
Inflation pressure26t, 99
monitoring67
INSPECTION63
Instrument cluster18
Instrument panel lighting69
Instruments18
Interaxle tire rotation101
Interface socket for Onboard
Diagnostic126
Interference
cellular phone94
radio reception95
Interior lamps34, 71
bulb replacement135t
remote control34Interior motion sensor39
deactivating34
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic
dimmer48, 154
Intermittent mode of wiper
system59
JJump-starting145KKey Memory49
Key with remote control30
Keys30LLamps and bulbs131t
Leather care122
Length159
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement133t
Light switch69
Light-alloy wheels104
Lighter82
LIGHTS ON warning69
Loading83
Lock deicer92
Louvers72
Low beam headlamps69