User manual BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2002

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents From A to Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG M3 convertible Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG Thank you for deciding on a BMW M3 convertible. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers switch automatically to intermittent wipe (not on vehicles with rain sensor). Fast wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers operate at normal speed (not on vehicles with rain sensor). Controls Data Repairs Maintenance 0 Wipers retracted 1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor 2 Normal wiper speed 3 Fast wiper speed 4 Brief wipe 5 Rotary dial for control of the wipe interval or the sensitivity of the rain sensor* Intermittent operation (not on vehicles with rain sensor) You can set the wipe interval at four stages with rotary dial 5. In addition, the wipe interval is varied automatically depending on road speed. 72nWasher/Wiper system/Rain sensor* Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. This could cause damage to the washer pump. < Clean the headlamps* 0 Wipers retracted 1 Cleaning windshield When the vehicle's lighting system is switched on, the headlamps will also be cleaned every fifth time the automatic windshield washer is activated. Cleaning windshield The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. Windshield washer jets The windshield washer jets are warmed automatically when the ignition key is in position 2. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG Cruise control Starting at about 20 mph (30 km/h), you can maintain and store any vehicle speed that you specify. You can use cruise control, whenever the system is active while the engine is running. 73n To activate the system To deactivate the system Press button as often as you need to until the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Cruise control is also deactivated when the ignition key is in position 0. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG Index Data The speed stored in memory is deleted. Repairs If, on a downhill gradient, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient. < Maintenance Do not use cruise control on twisting roads, when high traffic density prevents driving at a constant speed, when the road surface is slick (snow, rain, ice), or when the road surface is loose (rocks, sand). < Press and hold button (+). When you release the button, the system stores and maintains the current speed. Controls From ignition key position 2: Press the button and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (refer to page 20) will come on. Every time you tap the button, the speed increases by 0. 6 mph (1 km/h). Overview To store and maintain speed or to accelerate 74nCruise control To interrupt the cruise control Recall the stored speed To decelerate Press button (­) briefly: When cruise control is active, every tap of the button reduces the speed by approx. Press and hold button (­): With the cruise control active, the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system stores and maintains the current speed. When the system is activated, press the button. You can use the cruise control again whenever you want by calling up the speed that was stored last. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically: > If the brakes are applied > When pressing down the clutch pedal > If you exceed or fall below the programmed speed for an extended period (by depressing the accelerator, for example) > Sequential M gearbox* SMG II, refer to page 64: when shifting in the sequential mode. Press button: The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG Odometer Tachometer Engine oil temperature 75n 1 Odometer 2 Trip odometer Variable pre-warning zone The yellow pre-warning zone displays current permissible engine speeds, depending on the engine temperature. As the engine temperature climbs, some of the sectors for this pre-warning zones will go out one after the other. Never allow the engine to operate with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. To protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted when you approach this sector. Odometer You can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in position 0 by pressing the button in the instrument cluster (arrow). The general operating temperature is between 1757 (806) and 2507 (1206). During performance-oriented driving, do not exceed the maximum temperature of 300 7 (150 6). Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the button (arrow) with the ignition key in position 1 or higher. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 76nFuel gauge Temperature gauge Service Interval Display Once the indicator lamp stays on continuously, there are still approx. If the tilt of the vehicle varies (when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example), the needle may fluctuate slightly. [. . . ] Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control arms, or any other part of the vehicle suspension, as severe damage to these components will occur, leading to possible accidents. c Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 142n Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG 143n Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 249 - © 09/01 BMW AG Maintenance Operation, maintenance 144nEngine data cu in (cm3) hp (kW) rpm lb ft (Nm) rpm e in (mm) in (mm) 198. 1 (3, 246) 6 333 (248) 7, 900 262 (355) 4, 900 11. 5 3. 58 (91) 3. 43 (87) Digital electronic engine-management system Displacement Number of cylinders Max. [. . . ]