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. [. . . ] 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. Avoid engine speeds in the early warning zone if possible. 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. 2 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. If the tilt of the vehicle varies (when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example), the needle may fluctuate slightly. Please refuel early, since driving to the last drop of fuel can result in damage to the engine and/or catalytic converter. < 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. Remaining distance for service The displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds when the ignition key is in position 1 or after the engine is started. The next service due appears with the message OILSERVICE or INSPECTION, together with the distance remaining before the next scheduled service. The computer bases its calculations of the remaining distance on the preceding driving style. 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. Red When you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp comes on briefly to confirm that the system is operational. If the lamp comes on while operating the vehicle, the engine has overheated. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down. Checking coolant level: refer to page 118. Between the blue and red zones Normal operating range. The needle may rise as far as the edge of the red sector in normal operation. Online Edition for Part No. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]