Get Owner service procedures 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

shield wiper blades

h off the engine

the wiper arm completely out

the windshield

on the wiper blade at an angle

pull the release spring – see

w

the wiper blade down and

ok it toward the windshield

he wiper blade past the wiper

oward the top

t a new wiper blade and apply

ure until you hear it engage.

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Because of the extremely high

beams and high beams

voltages involved, any work on the

xenon lighting system, including bulb-

changing, should be carried out by

technically-qualified personnel only.

Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal

injury.<

w beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts.

h beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts.

The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-

ore, wear safety glasses and pro-

e gloves. Failure to comply with

recaution could lead to injury if the

s damaged.<

e contact a BMW center in case of

unction.

cleaning the headlamps, please

the instructions in the Caring for

ehicle brochure.

ng lamps

t bulb

e contact a BMW center in case of

unction.

n lamps*

ervice life of these bulbs is very

and the probability of a failure is

ow, provided that they are not

hed on and off an unusual number

es. If one of these bulbs should

theless fail, it is possible to con-

driving with great caution using

g lamps, provided traffic laws in

area do not prohibit this.

t the 2 pins on the lamp into the Side turn signal indicators

s on the vehicle

5 watt bulb

in the lamp and screw the bulb

1. Use finger pressure against the rear

ce through the upper opening.

end of the lamp – see arrow – to

press it forward for removal

2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb

while turning it to the left to remove.

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in the luggage compartment lid

ng a screwdriver, loosen the clip

2. Fold the trim panel down – see arrow

1. Disengage the bulb holder – see

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

until you hear it engage

5. Reinstall the trim with the clip.

Repairing a flat tire

Precautions in case of a flat tire:

Stop the vehicle as far as possible

from passing traffic; switch on the haz-

ard warning flashers.

Turn the steering wheel to the straight-

ahead position and engage the steering

lock. Shift into 1st or Reverse and

engage the parking brake.

All passengers should be outside the

vehicle and well away from your imme-

diate working area – behind a guardrail,

for instance.

If necessary, set up your warning trian-

gle or portable hazard warning lamp on

the roadside at an appropriate distance

from the rear of the vehicle. Comply

with all local safety guidelines and reg-

ulations.

e plate lamps

ulb

a screwdriver in the slot and

toward the left to release the

ace the bulb.

Comply with all safety guidelines and

regulations.<

M Mobility system

You will find an M Mobility system in the

BMW M3 for repairing flat tires. With

this system you can apply a sealing liq-

uid to the inside of the tire that seals off

the damaged point and then continue

driving.

The M Mobility system makes trans-

porting a spare wheel superfluous,

thereby reducing the amount of weight

you have to carry around.

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Please keep in mind that the fluids

bottle in the system's sealant con-

tainer has to be changed every 3 years

by your BMW center, if the unit has not

been used.<

aring the M Mobility system

se

M Mobility system is located in the

ge compartment under the floor

the floor panel

osen the M Mobility system from

storage location.

Before you use the M Mobility sys-

em, read the warnings and dan-

otices on the device carefully.<

sible, leave the foreign object in

e.

ff the sticker 5, refer to the second

n below, for the speed limit and

it to the steering wheel.

with sealant

2. Flip open the cover and pull out the

enclosed protective gloves. Take out

hose 2 with the manometer and

screw it to the terminal for the seal-

ant container as shown in the illustra-

tion

off the round cover and take out

4. Unscrew the valve dust cap

the defective wheel and screw

ose to the valve. Keep the dust

n a safe place

3. Make sure that the system has been

switched off, position 0.

Take out plug 6 and insert it into the

cigarette lighter socket in the pas-

senger compartment – refer to

page 100

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Do not exceed a maximum speed

of 40 mph / 60 km/h.

sible, keep the vehicle speed

10 mph / 20 km/h. Stop in a suit-

pot.<

Inflating tire to correct pressure

1. Take out the hose with the pressure

gauge and screw it onto the valve.

Take the plug out and plug it into the

cigarette lighter socket in the pas-

senger compartment

2. Reset the air pressure to 29 psi/

200 kilopascal, and:

>Increase tire pressure: switch on

the M Mobility System, position I.

Switch off the unit briefly to check

the current tire pressure

>Decrease tire pressure: turn the

screw on the back of the manome-

ter. A valve located there will open

Battery

u will find corresponding

structions for using the

ity system on the device.

e the defective tire as soon as

e and have the new wheel bal-

Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor,

er to page 85 for further informa-

ve the M Mobility system

Battery posts, terminals, and

related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds. Wash hands after

handling.<

Maintenance

The battery is completely maintenance-

free. That means that the original bat-

tery acid will normally last for the ser-

vice life of the battery under moderate

climate conditions.

Contact your BMW center for

valve stems against dirt using

on dust caps. Dirty valve stems

tly lead to slow pressure loss.

Please consult your BMW center

whenever you have any questions

concerning the battery.<

Charging the battery

Charge the battery in the vehicle only

when the engine is not running. Use the

connections provided in the engine

compartment. For information on the

connections, see Jump-Starting,

page 143.

Disposal

Return used batteries to a recy-

cling point or your BMW center.

Maintain the battery in an upright posi-

tion for transport and storage. Secure

the battery against tilting in transit.<

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If the indicator lamp is flashing but you

cannot hear the emergency call center,

you may still be heard by the emer-

gency call center.

For technical reasons, the emer-

gency call function cannot be

guaranteed in certain unfavorable con-

ditions.<

If certain requirements are met, an

emergency call is automatically initiated

after a serious accident. The automatic

emergency call will not be hindered by

pressing the button.

wn the cover.

gency call

e Service

Mobile Service*

ments for initiating an emer-

all or contacting Mobile Service:

To establish contact with the BMW

Group's Mobile Service:

ar phone is registered with a

e network

mergency call system is opera-

.

Press button 2 for at least 2 seconds.

The indicator lamp above the buttons

lights up. As soon as a telephone con-

nection has been set up with the Mobile

Service, the indicator lamp flashes.

ng an emergency call*

utton 1 for at least 2 seconds.

Depending on the country you are in,

your vehicle's current location will also

be transmitted if your vehicle is

equipped with an activated BMW Assist

function.

cator lamp above the buttons

p. As soon as a telephone con-

has been set up to the main

ncy call center, the indicator

shes.

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2. Connect one terminal clamp of the

plus/+ jumper cable to the positive

terminal of the battery or to an auxil-

iary jump-starting terminal of the

support vehicle

3. Connect the second terminal clamp

of the plus/+ jumper cable to the

positive terminal of the battery or to

an auxiliary jump-starting terminal of

the vehicle to be started

4. Your BMW is equipped with a special

nut – see arrow 2 – to serve as the

ground or negative terminal.

necting the jumper cables

Attach a terminal clamp of the

minus/– jumper cable to the negative

terminal of the support vehicle's bat-

tery or to a suitable ground on its

engine or bodywork

Always adhere to this sequence

when connecting jumper cables;

to observe this procedure can

o sparks at the battery terminals

ose an injury hazard.<

5. Attach the second terminal clamp of

the minus/– jumper cable to the neg-

ative terminal of the battery or to a

suitable ground on the engine or

bodywork of the vehicle to be

started.

uxiliary jump-starting terminal

d in your BMW's engine compart-

acts as the positive battery termi-

efer to the engine compartment

ew on page 120. The cover of this

ary terminal is marked with a +.

Starting the engine

en the cover of the BMW auxiliary

mp-starting terminal. Do so by pull-

the tab – see arrow 1

1. Start the engine of the support vehi-

cle and let it run for several minutes

at a slightly elevated engine idle

speed

ng the vehicle

ways observe all applicable

wing laws and regulations.<

Towing with a commercial tow

truck

>Use wheel lift or flat bed carrier

>Do not tow with sling-type equip-

ment.

Never allow passengers to ride in

a towed vehicle for any reason.

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, possibly lead-

ing to accidents.<

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ss to tow sockets

Rear:

Press out the cover panel with a screw-

driver at the top of the recess.

out the cover panel with a screw-

at the top of the recess.

Use only the towing eyelet sup-

plied with the vehicle and screw it

in firmly until it stops. Use the towing

eyelet for towing on paved roads only. If

you do not follow these instructions, the

towing eyelet could be torn out and

vehicle damage could occur.

Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-

nents of the running gear, or lash them

down in any way. If you do, the compo-

nents could be damaged, possibly

leading to accidents.<

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