BMW z4 roadster 3.0i-2003 Manual Do Utilizador

At a glance

Controls

Driving tips

Mobility

Reference

For vehicles without an alarm system:
Tilt the small lever forward.

Interior and exterior mirrors with
automatic dimming feature*

This mirror automatically dims through an
infinitely variable range and switches auto-
matically to its clear, undimmed mode
whenever you engage reverse gear or
place the selector lever in position R.

To ensure that the mirror continues to
operate properly, keep the two photocells
clean and unobstructed. One photocell is
positioned in the mirror's lens, see arrow,
while the other is slightly offset on the
opposite side of the mirror. Do not obstruct
the area between the interior rearview mir-
ror and the windshield; do not apply stick-
ers to the area of the windshield in front of
the mirror.

Airbags

Front airbags for driver and passenger

Side airbags for driver and passenger

Knee airbags for driver and passenger

Protective effect

The front airbags help protect the driver
and passenger in the event of a head-on
collision where the protection provided by
the safety belt alone would not be ade-
quate. The side airbags help provide pro-
tection in the event of a collision from the
side. Each of the side airbags is designed
to help support the seat occupant's upper
body. The knee airbags help provide addi-
tional protection in the event of a head-on
collision.

Do not remove or exchange the floor
mat on the passenger side. It is a

component of the safety system.

For information on the correct seating posi-
tion, refer to page

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster shows the airbag system's
operational readiness when the

ignition key is in position

1 or higher.

System operational:

The indicator lamp comes on briefly
when the ignition key is in position

1 or

higher.

System malfunction:

The indicator lamp fails to go out after
the engine has been started, or it
comes on again during normal driving.

BMW recommends that you respond
to any malfunctions in the system by

immediately having it inspected at your
BMW center; otherwise the airbag could
fail to respond in an accident that would
normally trigger airbag deployment.

For your safety, comply with the fol-
lowing instructions for the airbags. If

you do not, the airbags may not be able to
provide their full protection. All passengers
in the vehicle should be aware of and com-
ply with this information:
The airbags are supplemental restraint
devices designed to provide additional
protection; they are not a substitute for
safety belts. Wear your safety belt at all
times. The airbags are intentionally not trig-