Get Overview Guide for BMW M3 4 Door Third Generation (2000-2006)

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Overview

Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

Index

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Engine oil pressure ●

Red: an important reminder

An alarm sounds at the same

ime. Stop vehicle immediately

tch off engine. Check the

oil level and top up as required.

level is correct: please contact

rest BMW center.

Brake warning lamp ●

Comes on when the parking

brake is engaged – an additional

acoustic signal sounds when starting

off. For additional information: refer to

page 65

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

o not continue driving, as the

gine could sustain serious dam-

m inadequate lubrication.<

Please fasten safety belts ●

Comes on together with an

acoustic signal until the safety

belts are fastened.

For additional information on safety

belts: refer to page 47

Flat Tire Monitor ●

n addition, an acoustic signal is

sounded: there is a flat tire.

speed and carefully come to a

void sudden braking and steer-

euvers.

Airbags ●

itional information: refer to

4

Please have the system

inspected at your BMW center.

For additional information: refer to

page 53

Brake warning lamp ●

f the lamp comes on when the

parking brake is not engaged:

he brake fluid level. Before driv-

her, be sure to comply with the

ons on pages 112 and 125.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

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Engine oil level

Comes on after the engine has

been shut off and is accompa-

ge: consult the nearest BMW

er

Sequential M gearbox with

Drivelogic

If the indicator lamp fails to go

ter the engine has been started,

comes on during normal driving:

dicates a malfunction in the sys-

Please consult the nearest BMW

r.

nied by an alarm: add engine oil at your

earliest opportunity, such as when you

stop to refuel.

For additional information: refer to

page 122

Brake pads ●

Have the brake pads checked.

For additional information: refer

to page 112

tor lamp flashes: a system over-

has occurred.

dditional information: refer to

71

Flat Tire Monitor ●

The Flat Tire Monitor has been

deactivated, either at the button

or in response to a system malfunction.

In the event of a malfunction, have the

system checked by your BMW center.

For additional information: refer to

page 84

w: check as soon as possible

Engine oil level

Comes on while driving and is

accompanied by an alarm: the

e oil level has fallen to the abso-

inimum; refill as soon as possible.

t drive more than 30 miles/50 km

e refilling.

dditional information: refer to

122

Add washer fluid

The washer fluid is too low. Top

off the fluid at the earliest

nity.

itional information: refer to

22

Add coolant

Coolant level too low, top up as

soon as possible.

For additional information: refer to

page 124

CHECK GAS CAP* ●

This indicator lamp comes on

when the gas cap is loose or

missing.

SERVICE ENGINE SOON ●

f the indicator lamp comes on

either continuously or intermit-

his indicates a fault in the emis- Close the gas cap tightly: refer to

lated electronic systems.

h the vehicle remains opera-

ou should have the systems

d by your BMW center at the

possible opportunity.

itional information: refer to

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page 24

Green: for your information

Turn signal indicator

Flashes when turn signals are

on. Rapid flashing: indicates a

system malfunction.

Service Engine Soon indicator

amp for Canadian models.

For additional information: refer to

page 72

Cruise control

Engine electronics ●

Lights up when the cruise con-

trol is activated. Ready for oper-

ation via the buttons in the steering

wheel.

For additional information: refer to

page 74

There is a fault in the electronic

engine-management system.

continue to drive with reduced

output or engine speed. Please

e system inspected at your

enter.

Front fog lamps

Lights up whenever the fog

lamps are on.

For additional information: refer to

page 90

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d

Cruise control: store and accelerate +

or decelerate and store –.

briefly: next station in station

ory

ded pressure: station search

Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-

tivate.

briefly: jump to next track

ded pressure: search function

ck

ette

briefly: jump to next track or

ast forward

ded pressure: fast forward

e

personal phone book.

: same functions as forward.

control: select a stored setting.

First-aid kit*

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The first-aid kit is located under the

front passenger's seat.

To open: pull the handle and fold the

cover down.

To fasten: fold the cover up and press it

until the tab engages.

Several of the items contained in

the first-aid kit have a limited ser-

vice life. For this reason, check the

expiration dates of each of the items

regularly, and replace any with passed

dates. You can acquire replacements in

any drugstore or pharmacy.

Always observe all legal regulations

requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in

the vehicle.<

hen handling fuels, comply with

of the applicable safety precau-

sted at the service station.

arry spare fuel containers in

hicle. Whether empty or full,

ontainers can leak, cause an

on, or lead to fire in the event of

on.<

Simple and environmentally

friendly

Open the gas cap carefully to pre-

vent fuel from spraying out. Fuel

spray may cause injury.<

Keep the gas cap in the bracket

attached to the fuel filler door.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle

completely into the filler pipe. Lifting the

nozzle during refueling

>results in premature pump shutoff

>and will reduce the effect of the vapor

recovery system on the pump.

The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-

zle shuts off the first time.

l specifications

Tire inflation pressure

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unleaded gasoline

ngine uses lead-free gasoline

red fuel:

mium Unleaded Gasoline,

. 91 AKI

= Anti Knock Index

Never use leaded fuel, as it would

cause permanent and irreversible

ge to the oxygen sensor and the

tic converter.<

Checking tire pressures

Tire pressures in psi/kilopascal are

shown on the driver's door post and are

visible when the door is open.

Only check the tire inflation pressures

of cold tires. This means after driving a

maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or after

the vehicle has been parked for at least

2 hours. Warm tires have higher infla-

tion pressures.

In the following tire inflation pressure

table, all pressures are specified in the

standard units of pressure, psi and kilo-

pascal, and apply to cold tires, i.e. tires

at ambient temperature.

After correcting the tire inflation pres-

sure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor so

that it can monitor the tire inflation

pressure, refer to page 84.

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/230

–

35/240

–

41/280

–

48/330

–

/230

41/280

–

35/240

38/260

–

48/330

46/320

51/350

/230

/250

36/250

39/270

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