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Everything from A to Z

ABS (Antilock Brake

System)

104

Accessories

Activated-charcoal filter

Add brake

fluid

121

126

Adding engine oil

123

Adding washer fluid

122

Adjusting the backrest

Adjusting the lumbar

support

Adjusting the seat

Adjusting the steering

wheel

Adjusting the

temperature

Adjusting the thigh

support

Adjusting the width of the

backrests

Air conditioner

Air distribution,

automatic

Air nozzles

Air outlets

Air pressure, tires

111

Air supply

vents, recirculated air
mode

Airbags

133

158

warning lamps

Alarm system

Alcantara care

132

Antenna

110

Antenna, Diversity

159

Antifreeze

125

radiator

108

Antilock Brake System

(ABS)

104

Anti-theft alarm system

Anti-theft protection

Aquaplaning

103

111

Armrest

Ashtray

front

rear

Attach vacuum cleaner

AUC (Automatic recirculated

air control)

Automatic car washes

128

Automatic climate

control

Automatic cruise

control

Automatic dimming, interior

rearview mirror

Automatic recirculated air

control (AUC)

Auxiliary terminal for jump-

starting

121

Average consumption

Average speed

Avoiding unwanted

alarm

Axle loads

168

Backrest

adjusting

releasing

Backup lamps

bulb replacement

141

Battery

148

170

add distilled water

149

capacity

170

charging

150

current check lamp

removal and
installation

150

symbols

149

Belts

Beverage holder

BMW High Performance

Synthetic Oil

124

BMW sports seat

Bore

166

Bottle holder, refer to

beverage holder

Brake hydraulic system

Brake lamps, bulb

replacement

141

Brake pads

107

indicator lamp for

Brakes

driving notes

103

faults

107

fluid change

fluid level

107

warning lamps

Break-in procedure

102

California Proposition

65 Warning

134

Can holder, refer to

beverage holder

Capacities

169

Car Memory

Car phone

Car radio

110

reception

110

158

refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual

Car vacuum cleaner,

connecting

Car wash

128

Care

exterior

129

interior

131

rubber seals and
components

108

upholstery

131

wool velour

131

Cargo loading

Summary of Contents for M3 2001

Page 1: ...e Vehicle e guide...

Page 2: ...M3 BMW recommends Castrol...

Page 3: ...r safety in traffic through driver training er s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It ay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important safety and maint...

Page 4: ...apt to suit an individual requirements Car Memory emory Refer to page 52 Your individual vehicle On buying your BMW you have decided in favor of a model with individ ualized equipment and features Thi...

Page 5: ...5n Status at time of printing...

Page 6: ...re available from all centers Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones inc...

Page 7: ...07675 1227 Telephone 201 307 4000 open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a emedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indi r BMW of North America Inc uto Saf...

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Page 9: ...Overview Controls and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 9n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview...

Page 10: ...nsporting children safely 59 Driving Steering Ignition lock 62 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine 63 Parking brake 63 Manual transmission 64 Turn signal indicator Headlamp flasher 65 Wash...

Page 11: ...cement 112 ire rotation 113 Wheel and tire combinations 114 Winter tires 115 now chains 115 Approved wheel and tire specifications 116 Under the hood Hood 118 Engine compartment 120 Washer fluids 122...

Page 12: ...y Control DSC 159 ety belt tensioner 159 Engine concept 160 n sensor 160 erior rearview mirror with utomatic dimming eature 161 f diagnostics 162 non lamps 163 Engine data 166 Dimensions 167 Weights 1...

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Page 15: ...a Index Advanced technology 15n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview ckpit 16 trument cluster 18 icator and warning lamps 20 ltifunction steering wheel MFL 23 zard warning flashers...

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Page 19: ...to ge 72 Clock Outside temperature Average fuel consumption Crusing range Average speed dicator for Check Control 72 ip odometer reset to zero 69 13 Indicator and warning lamps clockwise for Fog lamps...

Page 20: ...d top up as required level is correct please contact rest BMW center o not continue driving other se the engine could be d because of inadequate lubri Tire Pressure Warning RDW In addition an acoustic...

Page 21: ...ABS ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction Conventional braking efficiency is avail able and unrestricted Please have the system inspected by your BMW center For additional inform...

Page 22: ...enter Add coolant The coolant level is too low Add coolant at the earliest nity itional information refer to 25 Green for your information Turn signal indicator Flashes when the turn signal is on Rapi...

Page 23: ...he voice recognition on and off dio Cellular phone volume dio Cellular phone scan backward can station keys or scroll through phone listings dio Cellular phone scan forward can station keys or scroll...

Page 24: ...senger s seat To open pull the handle and fold the cover down To fasten fold the cover up Some of the articles in the first aid kit may be used within a limited time only For this reason check the exp...

Page 25: ...iller pipe Pulling ozzle out of the pipe during refu ults in premature pump shutoff will reduce the effect of the vapor overy system on the pump ng as the filler nozzle is used prop he fuel tank is fu...

Page 26: ...res gularly at least every two and before beginning a longer Incorrect tire pressure can otherwise lead to driving instability tire damage and accidents Comply with tire approval specifications The in...

Page 27: ...27n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 41 280 35 240 48 330 38 260 36 250 46 320...

Page 28: ...emote control 33 Opening and closing from the inside 36 Lugagge compartment lid 37 Luggage compartment 39 Alarm system 40 Electric power windows 42 Sliding tilt sunroof 43 Adjustments Seats 45 Mirrors...

Page 29: ...t lighting 81 h beams Parking lamp 82 g lamps 82 erior lamps 82 ading lamps 83 ntrolling the climate pleasant driving omatic climate control 84 ated seats 89 ler sun blind 89 erior conveniences i syst...

Page 30: ...vehicle ownership must be checked before a replacement key can be issued refer to Electronic vehicle immobilizer on page 31 If possible take all of the master keys that belong to the vehicle with you...

Page 31: ...concept The system engages and releases the locks on the Doors Luggage compartment lid Fuel filler door The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver s door is closed The centr...

Page 32: ...ode also open the electric windows sliding tilt sunroof via the door e door closed turn the key to ock position and hold it l operation vent of electrical malfunction e key all the way to the extreme...

Page 33: ...pera tion since the battery in the key is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive If it is no longer possible to unlock the vehicle via the remote control the battery is discharged Use...

Page 34: ...or motion sensor utton 2 a second time immedi er locking itional information refer to 1 To open the luggage compartment lid Press button 3 The lid will open slightly no matter whether it was locked or...

Page 35: ...nd receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regula tions Operation is governed by the following FCC ID LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE Compliance statement This device com...

Page 36: ...se the central locking button to lock all doors at once or press down the individual door lock buttons As an added design feature to prevent the driver from being inad vertently locked out of the vehi...

Page 37: ...ill nt unauthorized access via the ge compartment lid This is nient for valet parking for ce To open from outside Press the button in the handle recess arrow the luggage compartment lid opens slightly...

Page 38: ...losing procedures Operate the vehicle only when the luggage compartment lid is completely closed Otherwise exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehicle Should it be absolutely necessary t...

Page 39: ...rting soiled objects stance The rubberized side may shed It reduces movement of ts placed on it The fittings at the inner corners of the luggage compartment provide you with a convenient means of atta...

Page 40: ...refer to page 34 When sed the lid is once again Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is located under the interior rearview mirror When the indicator lamp flashes continuously the system is armed The in...

Page 41: ...of the inte otion sensor are located in a trim in the vehicle s roof er for the interior motion sensor to on properly the windows and g tilt sunroof must be completely d ver be sure to deactivate the...

Page 42: ...ure A contact strip is located on the inside upper frame of each of the windows If pressure is exerted against this contact strip while a window is being raised the system will respond by stopping the...

Page 43: ...unroof will move into the end position for g eadliner insert slides back some when you raise the sunroof When unroof is opened the headliner ts with it Do not close the headliner insert with force whe...

Page 44: ...loss or malfunction vent of an electrical malfunction ng tilt sunroof can be operated y Refer to page 153...

Page 45: ...ase the backrest tilt angle y to reduce muscular tension You d be able to grasp the steering at its highest point with your slightly bent a seat adjustment adjust the t of the safety belt also Refer t...

Page 46: ...estraints reduce the risk of inal injury in the event of an t he head restraint so that its s approximately at the height ears Removal 1 Pull the head restraint upward to the stop 2 Press the button a...

Page 47: ...ar care Controls Overview wer seat Seat adjustment angle gitudinal adjustment shion height krest angle ead restraint is adjusted manually Thigh support Pull the lever and adjust the position of the cu...

Page 48: ...ng the width of the sts krest width can be changed sides to adjust the side support ndividual needs sing increasing the width of the t press the front rear end of the...

Page 49: ...ations of the ce to following traffic should ore not be regarded as precise ric heaters mirrors are automatically sted with the ignition key in on 2 Passenger side exterior mirror tilt function automa...

Page 50: ...d free of any obstruction stickers etc Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down toward the windshield or swiveled out against the side windows Lighted vanity mirror Fold down the sun visor and sli...

Page 51: ...y buttons is activated during adjustment process ity function driver s door is closed and the tion key is either removed or in ition 0 or 2 ntain pressure on the desired mory button 1 2 or 3 until the...

Page 52: ...gnizes the individual user by means of a data exchange with the key and makes adjustments accordingly In order for you to distinguish between different keys colored decals are supplied together with t...

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Page 54: ...of a passenger Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly across the hips and shoulder wear it as snugly against your body as possible Do not allow the belt to rest against hard or fragile objec...

Page 55: ...nsult the manu er s instructions regarding cement Child restraint systems Do not install a rear facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat of your vehicle If you do so the child could b...

Page 56: ...cluster shows the airbag system status starting in ignition key position 1 Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp comes on briefly then goes out system operational The indicator lamp fails to com...

Page 57: ...the safety belts Never let an occupant s head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury Please note that the word Airbag imprinted on the door tr...

Page 58: ...he proper way for a child to sit d restraint when rear side arrow are provided This is the right way for a larger child to sit wearing the safety belt when rear side airbags arrow are provided...

Page 59: ...ld not an o ride in the front seat certain ions should be taken First e passenger seat as far away e instrument panel as possible portant precaution is intended to maximize the distance between the ai...

Page 60: ...he cturer s operating and safety ions Child seat security All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger s safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child restraint systems A label...

Page 61: ...61n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview ase the belt the safety belt remove the seat and retract the safety belt d position on the belt retractor...

Page 62: ...it for more than approx 20 seconds Release the igni tion key immediately when the engine starts Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless...

Page 63: ...cause under certain tions putting the vehicle into first or reverse may not be enough to nt it from rolling away ower assist is not available when ngine is not on This means that effort is required to...

Page 64: ...ver to the right in order ent inadvertent selection of a the 3rd 4th gear plane hold the vehicle in place on by slipping or riding the clutch parking brake instead Riding ch causes the clutch assembly...

Page 65: ...ensor 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 mode not on vehicles with rain sensor You c...

Page 66: ...rate at normal speed not on with rain sensor 0 Wipers retracted 1 Clean the windshield Clean the windshield The system sprays washer fluid onto the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief peri...

Page 67: ...dicator lamp is still on press the 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 eng...

Page 68: ...e button the records and maintains the speed cel the cruise control he cruise control is on press d button 3 The indicator lamp on n use the cruise control again er required by calling up the hat was...

Page 69: ...other ngine speeds in the early zone if possible ng zone sure to avoid engine sppeds in e red warning zone as other e engine can be damaged ange the fuel supply will be ted to protect the engine the g...

Page 70: ...the ignition is on mp comes on while operating cle the engine has overheated he engine off immediately and to cool down ng coolant level refer to 25 Between the blue and red zones Normal operating ran...

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Page 72: ...can call up a ction for display plays appear in the following day outside temperature fuel consumption cruising average vehicle speed with ignition key position 1 the ve setting is displayed Clock If...

Page 73: ...ps to about 37 5 7 3 6 then the computer will automatically switch to show the outside temperature In addi tion a signal sounds as a warning and the display flashes for a brief period This warning wil...

Page 74: ...verage speed If you continue to hold the button on the turn signal lever the average fuel consumption last displayed for that speed is recalculated from that point in time Any time spent when the vehi...

Page 75: ...m The PDC does not remove the driver s personal responsibility for evaluating the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles Even when sensors are involved there is a blind spot in which objects c...

Page 76: ...ehicle stability itional details concerning DSC the chapter Advanced tech on page 158 Indicator lamp The indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster will go out shortly after the ignition has been switc...

Page 77: ...77n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview vating the DSC he button again the indicator es out...

Page 78: ...red k the tire inflation pressure in all es comparing them with the on pressure table page 27 djusting their pressure if neces he ignition key to position 2 nue to press the button until the w indicat...

Page 79: ...cannot alert you to vere and sudden tire damage by external factors W will not identify the natural pressure in all four tires either Check the tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and correct...

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Page 81: ...tivated if ish HTS ON warning ever you open the driver s door having turned the ignition key to on 0 you will hear a buzzing d for a few seconds to remind you he lamps have not been switched me runnin...

Page 82: ...or lamps operate automati cally Switching the interior lamps on and off Press the button briefly If you want the interior lamps to remain off all the times press and hold the button for approx 3 secon...

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Page 86: ...You can cancel the AUTO program by selecting specific distribution patterns to suit your own individual requirements You can direct air to flow onto the windows toward the upper body and into the foo...

Page 87: ...e are unpleasant odors or pollutants in the outside air you can temporarily block the airflow from the outside The system then recircu lates the air already within the vehicle By repeatedly pressing t...

Page 88: ...ith the air ng out of the vents aimed at the body Microfilter Activated charcoal filter The built in microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter provides ad...

Page 89: ...89n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview er sun blind tuate press the button briefly with nition key in position 1...

Page 90: ...ver prevent injury in the event of a ash close the glove compart mediately after use k e of the master keys to lock the A master key can also be used cking for example you turn over only ur door key f...

Page 91: ...rview rage holder coin box n box and two beverage holders ovided 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...

Page 92: ...with telephone preparation mmunications package the ce for the hands free micro s located in the headliner near rior lamp her information on the cellular refer to the separate Owner s To open Press b...

Page 93: ...s tional when the ignition key has removed For this reason children d never be left in the vehicle unat d rette lighter socket be used for attaching power es for flashlights car vacuum ers and other s...

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Page 95: ...vehicle occupants Center 3 point safety belt in the rear You can retract the 3 point safety belt in the rear before folding the through loading system back Retracting the 3 point safety belt Loosen th...

Page 96: ...es enient access to stored items y be opened to allow the ski bag knob 2 the cover in the ge compartment is unlocked e the ski bag perform the above reverse sequence Securing the load Secure the bag s...

Page 97: ...as sible directly behind the back s or the luggage compartment tition and as low as possible ver sharp edges and corners not pile objects higher than the edge of the backrest If you are transporting...

Page 98: ...ical Data on page 168 Make sure that the load is not too heavy and attempt to distribute it evenly Always load the heaviest pieces first on the bottom Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for...

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Page 101: ...are Controls Overview der the hood od 118 gine compartment 120 sher fluids 122 sher nozzles 122 gine oil 123 olant 125 ake fluid 126 hicle Identification Number 126 re and maintenance e BMW Maintenanc...

Page 102: ...rns required for trouble free operation and long service life later on To break in the separate parking brake drums apply the parking brake lightly when coasting to a standstill at a traffic signal fo...

Page 103: ...ngagement or repeated start mpts in which the engine does start Stopping and restarting an ine which is running properly s not present a problem Never w the engine to run with any of spark plug cables...

Page 104: ...r for a locked wheel condition r ABS continues to provide ed vehicle stability and steering e under these conditions Information for your safety Not even ABS can suspend the laws of physics The conseq...

Page 105: ...105n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview ABS CBC and DSC indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models...

Page 106: ...ownshifting into r if necessary Should engine braking prove inade quate you should still avoid extended continuous braking Instead of main taining low to moderate pressure over an extended period of t...

Page 107: ...hickness still ns on the brake pads Proceed to earest BMW center as soon as ble to have the pads replaced For your own safety use only brake pads which BMW has ved for your specific vehicle l BMW cann...

Page 108: ...h with snow chains In rare situations like these it is advisable to turn off the DSC and RDW Refer to page 76 or page 78 Starting off When trying to drive out of deep snow or when rocking the vehicle...

Page 109: ...rol ss the clutch and let up on the Countersteer carefully and attempt ain control of the vehicle Parking Engage first or reverse gear Depending on the steepness of the incline you can apply the parki...

Page 110: ...iving it a car wash remove the The reception and sound quality obtained from mobile radios vary according to a variety of factors including the broadcast range of the transmitter and the directional o...

Page 111: ...se and can lead to complete loss of control over the vehicle Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not exceeded Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the...

Page 112: ...a performance which all ger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the...

Page 113: ...ety and maintaining optimal ng characteristics tire rotation is commended oposed interaxle rotation of tires ed on economic considerations hould consider whether the costs e rotation are likely to be...

Page 114: ...R 18 92 W Winter tires Q M S up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S up to 130 mph 210 km h Codes on light alloy wheels Protect valve stems and valves from dirt using screw on valve...

Page 115: ...iving tions once the tread wears to 0 16 in 4 mm and should thus placed ly with the specified tire inflation ure and be sure to have the s balanced each time a tire or is changed In addition also have...

Page 116: ...J x 18 EH2 8J x 19 EH2 9 5J x 19 EH2 7 5Jx17 EH2 Snow chains It is not possible to mount snow chains on 18 and 19 inch wheels Deactivate the tire pressure control RDW when using snow chains The snow c...

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Page 118: ...ock lever located under the left de of the instrument panel To open Pull the release handle and open the hood...

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Page 122: ...ly in their original ers Store them so that they are sible to children Comply with uctions on the containers Headlamp washer system Have this system adjusted by your BMW center as required Windshield...

Page 123: ...efore adding oil However never let the oil drop below the lower mark Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the dipstick Excess oil will damage the engine BMW engines are designed to operate without oil...

Page 124: ...W of North a at 1 800 831 1117 or visit the www bmwusa com to obtain rmation ity ratings y is the oil flow rating as esta in SAE classes ection of the correct SAE class s on the climatic conditions in...

Page 125: ...at rod is ned with the upper edge of the r neck refer to the arrow in the tration and the schematic gram next to the filler neck as well 3 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant until the correct le...

Page 126: ...Booklet US or the Warranty and Service Booklet Canadian models uid is toxic and damages the s paint You should always store original container and in a loca ccessible to children spill brake fluid and...

Page 127: ...odels Warranty Service Guide Booklet adian models dditional information on required enance intervals and procedures e refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models or the Warranty an...

Page 128: ...ure to n an adequate distance between ay source and the vehicle s Inadequate distance and ve pressure can damage or the finish making it more ible to subsequent attack In addition moisture could penet...

Page 129: ...nes up to 250 7 120 6 Caring for the vehicle finish Regular washing is a preventive measure against long term effects from substances that are harmful to the vehicle s finish especially if you drive y...

Page 130: ...ly h coat Wait a few days then he repaired area Finish by g a wax preservative xtensive paint damage be professionally repaired in nce with the manufacturer s ons Your BMW center uses BMW finish mater...

Page 131: ...essions in the upholstery that result from everyday use can be brushed smooth by brushing against the nap with a lightly dampened brush The tendency of the pile to lie in a par ticular direction on ve...

Page 132: ...ormal use hould be wiped up immediately e grease and oil stains without but rather by dabbing with mover pholstery is exposed to intense or if the vehicle is going to be ed for an extended period of v...

Page 133: ...133n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview icle storage ult your BMW center regarding al procedures if you intend to the vehicle for more than three hs...

Page 134: ...n 65 Warning ia laws require us to state the g warning gine exhaust some of its nstituents and certain vehicle nents contain or emit chemicals o the State of California to ancer and birth defects or o...

Page 135: ...high level of engine misfire ce speed and contact your st BMW center immediately e engine misfire over even a short d of time can seriously damage ion control system components ially the catalytic co...

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Page 137: ...gy Repairs Car care Controls Overview 137n placement procedures board tool kit 138 ndshield wiper blades 138 mps and bulbs 138 pairing a flat tire 145 tery 148 ses 151 crofilter Activated charcoal lte...

Page 138: ...thorized BMW center Do not touch the glass portion of a new bulb with your bare hands since even small amounts of impurities burn into the surface and reduce the service life of the bulb Use a clean c...

Page 139: ...er Xenon lamps The service life of these bulbs is very long and the probability of a failure is very low provided that they are not switched on and off an unusual number of times If one of these bulbs...

Page 140: ...in Carefully apply ure until you hear it snap into Side turn signal indicator 5 watt bulb 1 Use finger pressure against the rear end of the lens arrow to press it forward for removal 2 Apply gentle pr...

Page 141: ...4 bulbs 21 4 watts ining bulbs 21 watts n signal yellow kup lamps white lamp red lamp Brake lamp red The illustration shows the right hand luggage compartment opening Bulbs in the fender All of the b...

Page 142: ...old the trim panel down arrow 1 Disengage the bulb holder arrow 2 and remove it 3 Applying light pressure turn the bulb to the left Remove and exchange the bulb 4 Press the bulb holder into position u...

Page 143: ...driver in the slot and ss toward the left arrow to ase the lens place the bulb Interior lamps Front Interior lamps 6 watt bulb Reading lamps 2 x 6 watt bulbs 1 Using a screwdriver press the lamp out t...

Page 144: ...e lamp out using a screwdriver 2 Replace the bulb Glove compartment lamp 5 watt bulb 1 Press the lamp out using a screwdriver 2 Replace the bulb Luggage compartment lamps One lamp each in the bulb hol...

Page 145: ...ea and then continue g M Mobility system makes trans g a spare wheel superfluous by reducing the amount of weight ave to carry around The M Mobility system is located in the luggage compartment under...

Page 146: ...cribed below se accidents could result you use the M Mobility system e warnings and danger notices device carefully ticker 5 off for speed limit and t to the steering wheel 2 Remove the round cover an...

Page 147: ...flow in It does not matter rward what the tire s inflation ssure is n the device off connect the connector hose from sealant container and the tire e Stow the M Mobility system in luggage compartment...

Page 148: ...ssure g system RDW refer to 8 for further information Have Mobility system refilled Contact MW center for this Battery location The battery is located at the right rear of the luggage compartment Rais...

Page 149: ...near the battery Before handling the battery please read the following information A highly explosive gas is generated when the battery is charged Never allow sparks or open flame near the battery Do...

Page 150: ...ne the battery will not be tely secured in case of an acci Charging the battery Charge the battery in the vehicle only when the engine is not running Before performing any work on the electrical syste...

Page 151: ...own fuse recognizable ts melted metal strip with a new e that has the same color or pere rating A list of fuses their respective ampere ratings and the equipment in their circuits is provided below th...

Page 152: ...ve the filter by pulling toward ont and install a new one on the filter cover and secure it he three fasteners Manual release Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol arrow on the right trim panel of t...

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Page 154: ...bles if you assist in jump starting another vehicle If you do not there is a risk of injury caused by spark generation at the battery 6 Start the support vehicle s engine and let it run 7 Start the en...

Page 155: ...ed leading to ble accidents t use any other tow fitting except ne provided with your vehicle Towing with a commercial tow truck Do not tow with sling type equipment Use wheel lift or flat bed equipmen...

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Page 157: ...n care and maintenance Technical data Index Advanced technology bags 158 dio reception 158 namic Stability Control DSC 159 ety belt tensioner 159 Engine concept 160 n sensor 160 erior rearview mirror...

Page 158: ...re process is completed within s of a second The AM frequency bands medium wave long wave and short wave make it possible to receive stations from a great distance because the broadcast signals trave...

Page 159: ...ducing drive torque or if the arises will individually slow one or wheels down to keep the vehicle teady course erences in wheel speed should the system will recognize the ers associated with wheel sp...

Page 160: ...light is carried along the surface of the windshield in an optical conductor in such a manner that it is reflected completely when the wind shield is dry The quantity of reflected light is measured If...

Page 161: ...is sensor is directed rd It measures light intensity in the head of the vehicle The second r is integrated within the mirror s The electronic control system ares the light intensity from front ear The...

Page 162: ...off During this cycle ator motors of all the heating tilation flaps travel to their limit both directions The limit posi d the return travel paths are d in this manner in order to hat appropriate adju...

Page 163: ...rain or through road repair areas e there are no lane markers for ce es with xenon lamps are ped with automatic headlamp control As a result the highway ays optimally lighted regardless d conditions...

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Page 165: ...on care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 165n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview gine data 166 mensions 167 ights 168 pacities 16...

Page 166: ...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...

Page 167: ...167n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview urning radius dia 36 1 feet 11 0 m...

Page 168: ...n lbs kg 3 415 1 549 lbs kg 4 453 2 020 lbs kg 2 138 970 lbs kg 2 535 1 150 lbs kg 165 75 cu ft l 14 5 410 weight may not be exceeded...

Page 169: ...ification page 26 ts liters approx 5 6 approx 5 3 For details page 122 ts liters approx 6 3 approx 6 0 For details page 125 ts liters approx 6 9 approx 6 5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil For detai...

Page 170: ...belts ump Generator steering elt 6 PK x 1470 ssor for the automatic control elt 5 PK x 829 You can obtain Original BMW Parts and Accessories as well as professional advice from your BMW center...

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Page 173: ...Overview Controls and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 173n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Index...

Page 174: ...tic cruise control 67 Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror 50 Automatic recirculated air control AUC 87 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 121t Average consumption 74 Average speed 74 Avoiding...

Page 175: ...Door locks care 108 Doors emergency actuation 32t operating manually 32 remote control 33 unlocking and locking 32 33 DOT Quality Grades 112 Draft free ventilation 88 Drive belts 170 Driving in winter...

Page 176: ...engine speed 160 High Performance Synthetic Oil 124 High mount brake lamp 143 Holder for beverages 91 Hood release 118t Horn 17 I Ice warning 73 Identification tires 114 Ignition key 30 Ignition lock...

Page 177: ...separate Owner s Manual Neckrest 46 O OBD interface socket 135 Obstruction protection 42 Odometer 69 Oil additives 123 capacity 169 consumption 123 Oil change intervals see the Service and Warranty In...

Page 178: ...ors 49 Self diagnostics 162 Service and Warranty Information Booklet 127 Service Interval Display 71 127 Service Manual 127 Side airbags 56 Side impact Head Protection System 56 Side lamps 81 Side mar...

Page 179: ...N 126 Vehicle immobilizer 31 Vehicle painting 129 Vehicle storage 133 Vehicle weight 168 Ventilation 84 draft free 88 Vinyl care 131 Voice recognition 23 W Warning lamps 20t Warning messages 72t Warra...

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