User manual BMW M3 2001

[. . . ] Contents From A to Z Owner's Manual for the Vehicle. With a quick reference guide for your convenience. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG BMW recommends Castrol M3 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG We are pleased you have decided on a BMW M3. [. . . ] The glove compartment lamp will light up. To prevent injury in the event of a crash, close the glove compartment immediately after use. < To lock Use one of the master keys to lock the vehicle. A master key can also be used for unlocking. If, for example, you turn over only your door key for valet parking, (refer to page 30), access to the glove compartment is not possible. < Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Storage compartments 91n Front center armrest* To open: press the button (arrow) and lift upward. Beverage holder, coin box A coin box and two beverage holders are provided in the center console. Rear center armrest* You will find a beverage holder (for two drink containers) and a garbage bag holder in the rear center armrest. Opening the beverage holder: press (arrow). Other compartments and nets You will find additional storage areas in the doors and in the center console above the ashtray. Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 92nStorage compartments Cellular phone* Ashtray, front Storage package* For your convenience, there are: > Two flip-out sockets on the rear center console (arrows) > An eyeglass storage compartment* in the front center console above the ashtray. Hands-free system In vehicles with telephone preparation* or a communications package*, the trim piece for the hands-free microphone is located in the headliner near the interior lamp. For further information on the cellular phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual. To open Press briefly in direction indicated by arrow. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Ashtray, front Cigarette lighter Ashtray, rear 93n To empty Press on the edge of the open cover (arrow): you can now pull the ashtray upward for removal. Press the lighter in. Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. The cigarette lighter remains operational when the ignition key has been removed. For this reason, children should never be left in the vehicle unattended. < To open Push the cover open. Extinguishing cigarettes Tap off the ash and gently press the tip into the funnel. Press on the edge of the raised cover in the opening direction (arrow). You can now pull the ashtray upward for removal. Cigarette lighter socket It can be used for attaching power supplies for flashlights, car vacuum cleaners and other similar appliances up to a rating of approx. Avoid damaging the socket due to inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Index Technology Repairs To empty Car care Controls Overview 94nClothes hooks Press on the upper edge to fold it up. For additional information, refer to page 103 When suspending clothing from the hooks, be sure that they will not obstruct the driver's vision. If you do so, they could cause personal injury, e. g. during braking or evasive maneuvers. < Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Through-loading system 95n Folding the rear backrest back 1 To unlock, pull the lever corresponding to the section (arrow) When you close the backrest, be sure that the retainer engages correctly. [. . . ] 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Advanced technology Technical data Data Index Data Car care Operation, care and maintenance Controls Controls and features Overview Overview 166nEngine data cu in (cmm) hp (kW) rpm lb-ft (Nm) rpm e in (mm) in (mm) 198. 1 (3, 246) 6 333 (245) 7, 900 262 (355) 4, 900 11. 5 3. 58 (91) 3. 43 (87) Digital electronic engine-management system Displacement Number of cylinders Max. output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed Compression ratio Stroke Bore Fuel-injection system Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Dimensions 167n Smallest turning radius dia. : 36. 1 feet (11. 0 m). Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 433 - © 08/00 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 168nWeights Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included) lbs. [. . . ]