User manual BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2004

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG M3 Convertible Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 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. [. . . ] 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 maintains and stores the current speed. Press button + briefly: The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. Press and hold button +: To recall the stored setting Press the button: The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed. To interrupt the cruise control If on a downhill gradient the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed can be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient. < 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: > When the brakes are applied > When pressing down the clutch pedal > If you exceed or fall below the programmed speed for an extended Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG Everything under control Odometer Tachometer Engine oil temperature 79 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 left button in the instrument cluster. The general operating temperature lies between 1757/806 and 2507/ 1206. During high-performance driving, do not exceed a maximum value of 3007/1506. Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the left button with the ignition key in position 1 or higher. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 80 Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge To check the coolant level, refer to page 128. 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. Driving to the last drop of fuel can prevent the engine from operating properly and result in damage. < When you switch on the ignition, the indicator lamp lights up briefly as an operation check. Blue The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Between the blue and red zones Normal operating range. The needle may rise as far as the edge of the red sector during normal operation. Red When you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp comes on briefly as an operation check. If the lamp comes on while operating the vehicle: the engine has overheated. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG Service interval display A flashing message and a '­' in front of the number mean that the service interval has already been exceeded by the distance shown on the display. Please contact your BMW center for an appointment. Check Control 81 Remaining distance to next service The displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds when the ignition key is in position 1 or higher or after the engine is started. [. . . ] 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG Dimensions 155 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 156 Weights Curb weight Approved gross vehicle weight Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Permissible roof load for the hardtop Luggage compartment capacity with the convertible top compartment raised lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg cu ft/l cu ft/l 3, 782/1, 715 4, 608/2, 090 2, 183/990 2, 513/1, 140 165/75 9. 2/260 10. 6/300 Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG Capacities Notes 157 Windshield washer system/ Headlamp cleaning system Engine with oil filter change Manual transmission Differential Specifications, refer to page 126 quarts/liters quarts/liters quarts/liters quarts/liters approx. 1. 2/1. 1 Specifications, refer to page 127 Oil change during running-in check and during each inspection II Oil change during running-in check and during each inspection II Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ]