User manual BMW Z3 1.9

[. . . ] Contents A-Z Owner’s Manual for the vehicle. With a quick reference guide for your convenience. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Z3 roadster 2. 3 Z3 roadster 2. 8 Z3 coupe 2. 8 M roadster M coupe modell Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. [. . . ] Responsibility for these types of situations remains in the hands (and at the feet) of the driver. You should never allow the added safety of ABS to lull you into a false sense of security, or mislead you into taking increased risks that could affect your own safety and that of others. Do not make any modifications to the ABS system. Service procedures on ABS are to be performed by authorized technicians only. < Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Disc brakes Disc brakes furnish optimum deceleration and braking control and greater fade resistance under heavy use. 103n While driving in wet conditions and in heavy rain, it is a good idea to apply light pressure to the brake pedal every When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when few miles – watch traffic conditions to the vehicle is not used at all, or in oper- ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat genating conditions where brake applicaerated in this braking process helps dry tions are less frequent, there is an inthe brake pads and rotors. creased tendency for corrosion of the rotors and accumulation of contamina- Maximum braking force is obtained tion on the brake pads. This occurs be- while the wheels continue to rotate, cause the minimal pressure which must peaking when the wheels remain on the be exerted by the pads to clean the verge of locking without actually doing rotors by brake applications is not so. ABS maintains this state automatireached. If the ABS fails, you should revert Do not allow the vehicle to coast when the clutch is depressed or The pads must exert a minimal pressure to the staggered braking technique by shifting into neutral while moving. against the rotors for the brakes to not drive when the engine is switched clean themselves effectively; under the Extended or steep mountain descents off. The engine provides no braking conditions described above, this may do not necessarily have to lead to recontrol when the clutch is depressed or not happen. If the brake rotors are cor- duced braking efficiency; shift down to the transmission is in neutral and there roded, they will tend to respond to a gear in which only minimal periodic is no power assist for the brakes when braking with a pulsating effect which brake applications are required (you can the engine is shut off. even extended application will fail to move the selector lever to the appropri- Never allow floor mats, carpets or any cure. ate lower range if your car is equipped other objects to protrude into the area with an automatic transmission). around the accelerator, clutch and For your own safety: Use only brake pedals and obstruct their moveYou can continue to increase the brake pads that BMW has apment. < engine's braking effect by selecting proved for your specific vehicle model. progressively lower gears, shifting BMW cannot evaluate non-approved down as far as 2nd or 1st for extreme brake pads to determine if they are descents, or position 1 or 2 with autosuited for use, and therefore cannot enmatic transmision. sure the operating safety of the vehicle in the event of their use. < Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Driving notes Should engine braking prove inadequate, you should still avoid extended, continuous braking. Instead, decelerate the vehicle with increased pressure on the brake pedal (watch for following traffic), release the pedal and then repeat the brake application (staggered braking). This staggered braking technique allows the brakes to cool in the intervals between active braking phases, preventing overheating and ensuring that full braking capacity remains available at all times. 104nBrake system Brake pads Brake fluid level If the warning lamp for the hyIf the warning lamp for the brake draulic brake system comes on: pads comes on: The brake fluid level is too low in The brake pads have reached the reservoir (refer to page 130). Proceed If the brake fluid level is too low to the nearest BMW center as soon as and brake pedal travel is notice- possible to have the pads replaced. [. . . ] (kg) cu ft (liters) 3, 450 (1, 565) 3, 538 (1, 605) 1, 830 (830) 1, 918 (870) 77 (35) 5. 8 (165) 3, 461 (1, 570) 3, 549 (1, 610) 1, 830 (830) 1, 918 (870) 77 (35) 5. 8 (165) M roadster M coupe Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included) with manual transmission lbs. (kg) 3, 086 (1, 400) 3, 131 (1, 420) with automatic transmission lbs. (kg) – – Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved front axle weight Approved rear axle weight Approved maximum roof load Luggage compartment capacity lbs. (kg) cu ft (liters) 3, 638 (1, 650) – 1, 808 (820) 1, 918 (870) 77 (35) 5. 8 (165) 3, 682 (1, 670) – 1, 874 (850) 1, 962 (890) 165 (75) 7. 2-13. 9 (205-395) Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ]