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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maxi- mum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to en- hance operating and driving safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your vehicle throughout an extended service life. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: – New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Limited Warranty Rust Perforation – Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty – Federal Emissions Performance Warranty – California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW M


Preface


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Notes on the Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish an initial overview of your vehicle, this can be found in the first chapter. The detailed list of contents that directly follows the summary of contents is intended to stimulate your curiosity regarding your BMW and to encourage you to read the manual. Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to pass the Owner's Manual on to the new owner – the manual represents a legally-required element of the vehicle. If you have additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.


© 2001 BMW M GmbH Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 026 955
US English XII/2000
Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).


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precisely in order to avoid the possi- bility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.


Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum


benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.


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environment.


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information.


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Identifies index entries that refer to owner service procedures or topics on car care.


Your individual vehicle In buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equip- ment that BMW offers within the same group. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional acces- sories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Manual (a car radio or telephone, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.


Notes Symbols The individual vehicle


Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development which is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.


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Status at time of printing


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For your own safety


Important safety information!


Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including


10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight (i.e. 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equiva- lent amount of co-solvent) will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated signifi- cant differences in fuel quality (i.e. vola- tility, composition or additives, etc.) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drive- ability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob- lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recom- mendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline.


For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman- ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.


Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones (including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna) or trans- ceiver equipment (e.g. C.B., walkie- talkie, ham radio or similar) may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.


Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control


devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto- motive part.


Symbol on vehicle parts


Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this


Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.


For your own safety


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The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.


REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS


If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi- vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.


REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS


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Overview


Controls and features


Operation, care and maintenance


Owner service procedures


Advanced technology


Technical data


Index


Contents


Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 20
Hazard warning flashers 24
Warning triangle 24
First-aid kit 25
Refueling 25
Fuel specifications 26
Tire inflation pressure 26
Tire inflation pressure (table) 27


Opening and closing: Keys 30
Electronic vehicle immobilizer 31


Central locking system 32
Opening and closing from the


outside 32


Opening and closing from the


inside 33


Luggage compartment lid 34
Electric power windows 35
Sunroof – coupe 36
Convertible top – roadster 37


Adjustments: Seats 46
Mirrors 47


Safety systems: Safety belts 49
Airbags 51
Transporting children safely 53


Driving: Steering/Ignition lock 55
Starting the engine 56
Switching off the engine 57
Parking brake 57
Manual transmission 58
Turn signal indicators/High


beams 58


Wiper/Washer system 59
Rear window defroster 60
Cruise control 61


Everything under control: Odometer 62
Tachometer 62
Fuel gauge 62
Coolant temperature gauge 63
Engine oil temperature gauge 63
Service Interval Display 64
Outside temperature 64
Clock 64


Technology for safety and driving convenience: Dynamic Stability Control


(DSC) 65


Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 67


Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams 69
Interior lamps 70
Reading lamps 71


Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Heating and ventilation/


Air conditioner 72


Seat heating 77


Contents


Cabin convenience: Glove compartment 78
Storage compartments 78
Storage boxes 78
Beverage holder 79
Ashtray 79
Cigarette lighter 80


Loading and transporting: coupe:


Roll-up cover 81
Partition net 81
Cargo loading 82
Roof-mounted luggage rack 83


Special operating instructions: Break-in procedure 86
Driving notes 87
Catalytic converter 88
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 89
Disc brakes 91
Brake system 92
Winter operation 93
Power steering 94
Cellular phone 95
Radio reception 95
Hardtop – roadster 96


Wheels and tires: Notes on tire inflation


pressure 98


Tire condition 98
Tire replacement 99
Tire rotation 100
Wheel and tire


combinations 101


Special features of winter


tires 102


Snow chains 102
Approved wheel and tire


specifications 103


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Under the hood: Hood 104
Engine compartment 106
Fluids for the washer


systems 108


Washer nozzles 108
Engine oil 109
Coolant 111
Brake fluid 112
Vehicle Identification


Number 113


Care and maintenance: The BMW Maintenance


System 114


Caring for your vehicle 115
Airbags 122
Storing your vehicle 123


Laws and regulations: Technical modifications 124
California Proposition


65 Warning 124


OBD connector 125


Airbags 150
Radio reception 150
Dynamic Stability Control


(DSC) 151


Safety belt tensioner 151
Interior rearview mirror with


automatic dimming feature 152


Limited slip differential 153


Engine specifications 156
Dimensions 157
Weights 158
Capacities 159
Electrical system 160
Drive belts 160


Contents


Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 128
Windshield wiper blades 128
Lamps and bulbs 129
Master key with battery-


powered lamp 134


Changing a wheel 135
Repairing a flat tire 135
Battery 140
Fuses 142


In case of electrical malfunction: Power convertible top 143 Fuel filler door 143


Assistance, giving and receiving: Jump-starting 144
Towing the vehicle 145


Everything from A to Z 164


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Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 20
Hazard warning flashers 24
Warning triangle 24
First-aid kit 25
Refueling 25
Fuel specifications 26
Tire inflation pressure 26
Tire inflation pressure (table) 27


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Overview


Controls and features


Operation, care and maintenance


Owner service procedures


Advanced technology


Technical data


Index


Overview


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Cockpit


Cockpit


1 Parking lamps/Low beams 69
2 Horn 3 Wiper/Washer system 59
4 Hazard warning flashers 24
5 Cruise control


Turn signal indicator 58
High beams 58
Headlamp flasher 58


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7 Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 67
8 Hood release 104


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Instrument cluster


10 Trip odometer 62
11 Service Interval Display 64, 114
12 Odometer 62
13 Indicator and warning lamps for:


Engine electronics 22
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 21, 22


14 Trip odometer reset button 62
The illustration shows the instrument cluster in the US version. In the Cana- dian models, some of the indicator and warning lamps have a different appear- ance. Refer to pages 20 to 23.


Instrument cluster


1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp


for reserve range 62


2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 23
3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps for:


Battery charge current 20
High beams 23
Engine oil pressure 20


5 Tachometer 62
6 Coolant temperature gauge 63


Also refer to Engine oil temperature gauge on page 63


7 Indicator and warning lamps for:


Brake pad wear 22
Brake hydraulic system/Cornering Brake Control (CBC) 20, 21
Parking brake 21
Airbags 21


8 Indicator and warning lamps for:


Service Engine Soon 22
Check Filler Cap 22
Safety belts 21
Engine oil level 22
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 22
9 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability


Control (DSC) 21, 22


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Indicator and warning lamps


Technology that monitors itself Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by " proper functioning whenever the igni- tion key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time. If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.


" are tested for


Red: stop immediately


Battery charge current The battery is no longer being charged. The alternator drive belt is defective or there is a malfunc- tion in the charging circuit of the alter- nator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.


If the drive belt is defective, do not continue driving. The engine could


Brake hydraulic system The brake fluid level is too low. Before driving further, be sure to


read the notes on pages 92 and 112.


Brake hydraulic system warning lamp for Canadian models.


be damaged due to overheating. Increased force is required to steer the vehicle if the drive belt is defective.


Engine oil pressure Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine.


Check the engine oil level. Top up as required. If oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.


Do not continue driving, other- wise, the engine could be


damaged because of inadequate lubri- cation.


Indicator and warning lamps


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Red and yellow: continue to drive cautiously


If the red warning lamp for the brake hydraulic system comes on together with the yellow indi- cator lamps for ABS and DSC: The entire ABS, CBC and DSC control system has failed. Continue to drive cautiously and defensively and avoid full brake applications. Have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to pages 65, 89.


Warning lamps for Canadian models.


Red: an important reminder


Yellow: stop immediately


Parking brake Comes on when the parking brake is applied.


For additional information, refer to page 57.


Parking brake warning lamp for Canadian models.


Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) Flashing warning lamp: a flat tire has occurred. To come to an immediate stop, reduce speed, while avoiding any sudden, jerky braking or steering maneuvers. For additional information, refer to page 67.


Please fasten your safety belt Together with an acoustic signal. Comes on until the safety belts


are fastened. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 49.


Airbags Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.


For additional information, refer to pages 51, 150.


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Indicator and warning lamps


Yellow: check as soon as possible


Antilock Brake System (ABS) ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency is avail- able without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 89.


Antilock Brake System warning lamp for Canadian models.


Engine oil level Comes on while driving: the oil level is at the absolute


minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you add oil. For additional information, refer to page 109.


Engine oil level Comes on after the engine has been shut off: add engine oil at


your earliest opportunity (when you stop to refuel). For additional information, refer to page 109.


Engine oil level Comes on for a short time (approx. 15 seconds) after the


engine has been started: please have the system checked by your BMW center.


Brake pads Have the brake pads checked. For additional information, refer


to page 92.


Tire Pressure Warning RDW RDW has been switched off via the button or has been deacti- vated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to pages 26, 67.


Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Indicator lamp flashes:


The system is active and governs drive force and braking force. If the indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine is started, or if it comes on during normal driving and stays on: DSC has been switched off via the button or has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 65.


Service Engine Soon If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermit- tently, this indicates a fault in the emis- sions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains opera- tional, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 125.


Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models.


Engine electronics There is a fault in the engine's electronic control system. You


can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system checked by your BMW center.


Check Filler Cap If the indicator lamp lights up with the filler cap properly closed: there is a fault in the fuel system. The system should be checked at the earliest possible opportunity at your BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 25.


Indicator and warning lamps


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Green: for your information


Blue: for your information


Turn signal indicators Flashes when the turn signal indicators are in operation. Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 58.


High beams Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher


is actuated. For additional information, refer to page 58.


M roadster The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment in the area of the sill.


Comply with legal requirements that cover the availability of a


hazard warning triangle in the vehicle.<


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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle


The button flashes intermittently when the hazard flashers are on. To help you locate the button in an emergency, the button is also illumi- nated whenever the vehicle lamps are on.


M coupe


M coupe The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment at the rear right behind a trim panel. Release the cover: 1 Fold the luggage compartment floor


mat up.


2 To release, turn the four mounting clips (arrows) of the right-hand trim panel on the rear wall of the luggage compartment approx. coin or screwdriver.


f turn with a


3 Pull out the clips and remove the trim


panel.


First-aid kit*


Refueling


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M coupe In the luggage compartment at the left rear. Release the Velcro® fasteners.


M roadster In the luggage compartment on the left in a storage area; swing retaining strap upward.


Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited time only. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any whose expi- ration dates have passed. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Comply with legal requirements which cover availability of a first-aid kit in the vehicle.<


Before filling the tank, shut off the engine, as otherwise fuel cannot


flow into the tank and the Service Engine Soon warning lamp may come on. Refer to page 22.< Open the fuel filler cap: Open the fuel filler door, turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove the cap. Place the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.


Open the filler cap carefully. If you do not, fuel could spray out.<


To unlock if the central locking system malfunctions, refer to page 143.


When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refu- eling > results in premature shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor


recovery system.


The fuel tank is full, whenever the fuel nozzle shuts off the first time, as is specified for proper service. Tank capacity: refer to page 159. Close the fuel filler cap: Position the cap on the neck. Turn the cap clockwise to the stop.


Close the filler cap carefully after refueling until a "click" is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the Check Filler Cap lamp.<


Close the fuel filler door.


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Fuel specifications


Tire inflation pressure


When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precau-


tions displayed at gas stations. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether they are empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<


The engine uses lead-free gasoline only. Required fuel: > Premium Unleaded Gasoline,


min. 91 AKI. AKI = Anti Knock Index


Do not use leaded fuels. The use of leaded fuels will cause perma- nent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<


The inflation pressures are indicated on a label attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).


Check tire pressures On the next page you will find all pres- sure specifications, indicated in psi (kilopascal [kPa]) with the tires at ambient temperature.


After correcting the tire inflation pressure, re-initialize the Tire


Pressure Warning (RDW) system, refer to page 67.<


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32 (220)



35 (240)




32 (220)


38 (260) 32 (220) 35 (240) 35 (240) 38 (260)



BMW


Tires


All tire pressures are in psi (kilopascals [kPa]) Front: 225/45 ZR 17
Rear: 245/40 ZR 17
225/45 R 17 90 H M+S


M roadster M coupe


Have winter tires mounted at your BMW center or a tire dealer.<


Tire inflation pressure


Check tire inflation pressures regularly – at least every two


weeks and before beginning a longer trip. Incorrect tire pressure can other- wise lead to driving instability, tire damage and accidents.<


Comply with tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires made by BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires made by other manufacturers. You will find a list of approved tires on page 103. Your vehicle is equipped with tires that meet both US standards and European standards. We recommend the exclu- sive use of BMW-approved tires.


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Opening and closing: Keys 30
Electronic vehicle immobilizer 31


Central locking system 32
Opening and closing from the


outside 32


Opening and closing from the


inside 33


Luggage compartment lid 34
Electric power windows 35
Sunroof – coupe 36
Convertible top – roadster 37


Adjustments: Seats 46
Mirrors 47


Safety systems: Safety belts 49
Airbags 51
Transporting children safely 53


Driving: Steering/Ignition lock 55
Starting the engine 56
Switching off the engine 57
Parking brake 57
Manual transmission 58
Turn signal indicators/High


beams 58


Wiper/Washer system 59
Rear window defroster 60
Cruise control 61


Controls


Everything under control: Odometer 62
Tachometer 62
Fuel gauge 62
Coolant temperature gauge 63
Engine oil temperature gauge 63
Service Interval Display 64
Outside temperature 64
Clock 64


Technology for safety and driving convenience: Dynamic Stability Control


(DSC) 65


Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 67


Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams 69
Interior lamps 70
Reading lamps 71


Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Heating and ventilation/


Air conditioner 72


Seat heating 77


Cabin convenience: Glove compartment 78
Storage compartments 78
Storage boxes 78
Beverage holder 79
Ashtray 79
Cigarette lighter 80


Loading and transporting cargo: coupe:


Roll-up cover 81
Partition net 81
Cargo loading 82
Roof-mounted luggage rack 83


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Overview


Controls and features


Operation, care and maintenance


Owner service procedures


Advanced technology


Technical data


Index


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1 Master key with battery-powered


lamp (switch on by pressing the BMW symbol)


2 Master key without lamp 3 Spare key for storage in a safe place


such as your wallet. This key is not intended for continuous use


4 Door and ignition key


The luggage compartment lid and the storage boxes* cannot be opened with this key – this is useful for valet parking, for instance


Replacement keys Replacement keys are available exclu- sively through your BMW center. Your BMW center is obligated to ensure that a person requesting a key is authorized to do so since the keys belong to a security system (refer to "Electronic vehicle immobilizer" on the next page).


If possible, take all of the master keys that belong to the vehicle


with you when you pick up your replacement key. Whenever you receive a new replacement key, turn that key to posi- tion 2 in the ignition lock once (ignition switched on) and then back. This allows the electronic vehicle immobilizer to "learn" the new key.<


Electronic vehicle immobilizer


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The key to security The electronic vehicle immobilization unit increases the anti-theft protection of your BMW – you do not have to adjust or activate anything. This elec- tronic immobilization system is designed to reduce the susceptibility of the vehicle to theft by making it impos- sible to start the engine using any means other than the special keys furnished with the vehicle. Your BMW center can cancel the elec- tronic system authorization for indi- vidual keys (in the event a key is lost, for instance). A deactivated key can no

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