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BMW M3 2001 Owner Manual

Owner's Manual for the Vehicle.
Contents
From A to Z
With a quick reference guide for your convenience.
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We are pleased you have decided on a BMW M3.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please read the information summarized for you in this Owner's Manual, before starting off in your new BMW M3. It contains important instructions for operating your vehicle that will allow you to get the most out of your BMW M3's technologi­cally advanced qualities. In addition, you will find information on maintenance and care, there to ensure operating and driving safety, as well as to maintain the best possible value of your vehicle.
BMW M also makes a decisive contribution toward greater safety in traffic through its BMW driver training.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW M3 is covered by the following warranties: – New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Limited Warranty Rust Perforation – Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty – Federal Emissions Performance Warranty – California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW M

Preface

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Notes on the Owner's Manual
We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain only an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. The table of contents is intended to pique your interest regarding your BMW and to encourage you to read the manual.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is part of the vehicle.
Should you have any further questions, your BMW center will be glad to assist at any time.
© 2000 BMW M GmbH Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich. Part number 01 41 0 155 433 US English VIII/00 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
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Identifies systems or components,
which your BMW center can either activate or adapt to suit an individual driver's requirements ("Car Memory", "Key Memory"). Refer to page 52.
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Your individual vehicle

On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individ­ualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all of the equipment that the BMW M3 has to offer you.
We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. You can easily spot any possible differences, since all optional accessories are marked with an
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asterisk If your BMW features equipment that is
not described in this Owner's Manual (a car radio or telephone, for instance), we have enclosed Supplementary Owner's Manuals. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
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Notes Symbols Your individual vehicle

Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
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Status at time of printing
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For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2,8% oxygen by weight (i.e. 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equiva­lent amount of co-solvent) will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated signifi­cant differences in fuel quality (volatility, composition, additives, others) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor quality fuels may result in drivability, starting and stalling problems espe­cially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recom­mendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline.
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Important safety information.
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor­oughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman­ship.
BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones (including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna) or trans­ceiver equipment (such as CB, walkie­talkie, ham radio or similar) may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.
Do not use a key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment with anyone inside the car. See page 34 for more details.
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Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
For your own safety
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi­vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about engine vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
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Index
Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview

Contents

Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel
Overview
(MFL) 23 Hazard warning flashers 24 Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 24 Refueling 25 Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressure 26
Opening and closing:
Keys 30 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 31 Central locking system 31 Opening and closing –
via the door lock 32 Opening and closing –
via the remote control 33 Opening and closing –
Controls and features
from the inside 36 Luggage compartment lid 37 Luggage compartment 39 Alarm system 40 Electric power windows 42 Sliding/tilt sunroof 43
Adjustments:
Seats 45 Mirrors 49 Seat and mirror memory 51 Steering wheel 52 Car Memory, Key Memory 52
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 54 Airbags 56 Transporting 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
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor 65 Rear window defroster 67 Cruise control 67
Everything under control:
Odometer 69 Tachometer 69 Engine oil temperature gauge 69 Fuel gauge 70 Coolant temperature gauge 70 Service Interval Display 71 Check Control 72 Computer 72
Technology for driving comfort and safety:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 75 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 76 Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 78 M Engine dynamics control 80
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Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams 81 Instrument lightning 81 High beams/Parking lamps 82 Fog lamps 82 Interior lamps 82 Reading lamps 83
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control 84
Controls and features
Heated seats 89 Roller sun blind 89
Interior conveniences:
HiFi system 90 Glove compartment 90 Storage compartments 91 Cellular phone 92 Ashtray, front 92 Cigarette lighter 93 Ashtray, rear 93 Clothes hooks 94
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading system 95 Ski bag 96 Cargo loading 97 Roof-mounted luggage rack 98
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 102 Driving notes 103 Catalytic converter 103 Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 104 Disk brakes 106 Brake system 107 Winter operation 108 Power steering 110 Cellular phones 110 Radio reception 110
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 111 Tire condition 111
Operation, care and maintenance
Tire replacement 112 Tire rotation 113 Wheel and tire
combinations 114 Winter tires 115 Snow chains 115 Approved wheel and tire
specifications 116
Under the hood:
Hood 118 Engine compartment 120 Washer fluids 122 Washer nozzles 122 Engine oil 123 Coolant 125 Brake fluid 126 Vehicle Identification
Number 126
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 127 Caring for your vehicle 128 Airbags 133 Vehicle storage 133
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 134 California Proposition
65 Warning 134 OBD connector 135
Contents
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 138 Windshield wiper blades 138 Lamps and bulbs 138 Repairing a flat tire 145 Battery 148 Fuses 151 Microfilter/Activated charcoal
filter 152
In case of electrical malfunction:
Fuel filler door 152
Owner service procedures
Sliding/tilt sunroof 153
Giving and receiving assistance:
Jump-starting 154 Towing 155
Airbags 158 Radio reception 158 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 159 Safety belt tensioner 159 M3 Engine concept 160 Rain sensor 160 Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming
feature 161
Advanced technology
Self-diagnostics 162 Xenon lamps 163
Engine data 166 Dimensions 167 Weights 168 Capacities 169 Electrical system 170 Drive belts 170
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 174
Index
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Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL) 23 Hazard warning flashers 24 Warning triangle 24 First-aid kit 24 Refueling 25 Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressure 26

Overview

Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
Overview
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Cockpit

Cockpit
1 Side lamps/Low beams 81
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Turn signal indicator 65
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Parking lamp 82
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High beams 82
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Headlamp flasher 65
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Computer 72 3 Washer/Wiper system 65 4 Hazard warning flashers 24 5 Shift lever 64 6 Rear window defroster 67 7 Central locking system 31 8 Adjusting steering wheel 52 9 Horn, entire surface
10 Fog lamps 82
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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
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1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve 70 2 Turn signal indicator 22 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator lamp for:
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Battery charge current 20
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High beams 22
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Engine oil pressure/Engine oil level 20, 21
5 Tachometer and engine oil
temperature gauge 69, 69 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge
with "Coolant temperature too high"
indicator 70 7 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:
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Parking brake/Brake hydraulic system/Cornering Brake Control (CBC) 20
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) 21
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Brake pads 21
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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 20, 22
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Airbags 21
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Please fasten safety belts 21
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Cruise control 22 8 Set button for the clock 73 9 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) 22
10 Indicator for:
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Odometer 69
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Trip odometer 69
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Clock 73
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Service Interval 71
Indicator for computer, operation using the turn signal lever, refer to page 72:
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Clock
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Outside temperature
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Average fuel consumption
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Crusing range
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Average speed 11 Indicator for Check Control 72 12 Trip odometer, reset to zero 69
13 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:
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Fog lamps 22
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Add washer fluid 22
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Coolant level 22
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Electronic Throttle Control (EML) 22
>
Service engine soon 22
You can have the outside temper­ature and distance traveled shown
in other units of measurement.
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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps
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that are identified by " proper functioning whenever the igni­tion key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.
" are tested for
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction of the alternator drive belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be damaged due to overheating. If the V-belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.
Engine oil pressure Stop vehicle immediately and
switch off engine. Check the engine oil level and top up as required. If the oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, other­wise, the engine could be
damaged because of inadequate lubri-
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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: a flat tire has occurred. To come to an immediate stop, reduce speed, while avoiding any sudden, jerky braking or steering maneuvers. For additional information, refer to page 78.
Brake hydraulic system
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged: Check the brake fluid level. Before driving further, be sure to read the addi­tional information on pages 107 and 126.
Brake lamp for Canadian
models.
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Indicator and warning lamps
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Red: an important reminder
Parking brake Comes on when the parking
brake is applied – an additional acoustic signal sounds when starting off. For additional information, refer to page 63.
few seconds or until the safety belt is fastened. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 54.
BMW center. For additional information,refer to pages 56, 158.
Parking brake lamp for Cana-
dian models.
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Please fasten safety belts
A warning signal will sound at
the same time. Lights up for a
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Airbags
Please have the system
inspected by your authorized
Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously
If the brake warning lamp comes on together with the yellow indicator lamps for ABS and DSC: The entire ABS, CBC and DSC control system has failed. Continue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid hard brake applications. Please have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to pages 76, 105.
ABS, CBC and DSC indicator
and warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ● ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency is avail­able and unrestricted. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 104.
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level
Lights up while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute minimum; therefore, add engine oil as soon as possible. Do not drive more than 30 miles (50 km) until you do. For additional information, refer to page 123.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add more engine oil the next time you stop for gas. For additional information, refer to page 123.
Brake pads ●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information, refer to page 107.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) ● RDW has been switched off or
has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to pages 26, 78.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ●
The indicator lamp flashes when the system is active and governs drive force and braking force. If the indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine is started, or if it comes on during normal driving and stays on: DSC has been switched off via the button or because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 76 and on.
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid is too low.
Top up the fluid at the earliest opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 122.
Service Engine Soon ● If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit­tently, this indicates a fault in the emis­sions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains opera­tional, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 135.
Warning lamp: Service Engine
Soon for Canadian models.
Engine electronics ●
There is a fault in the engine's
electronic control system. The electronics allow for continued driving with reduced engine output or speed. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low.
Add coolant at the earliest opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 125.
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator Flashes when the turn signal is
on. Rapid flashing: indicates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 65.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise
control is activated. Available for operation via the multifunction steering wheel (MFL). For additional information, refer to page 67.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever fog lamps
are on. For additional information, refer to page 82.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information, refer to pages 65, 82.

Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)

The buttons integrated in the multifunc­tion steering wheel (MFL) are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You may operate:
> Selected radio functions > the cruise control > selected cellular phone functions > the voice recognition*.
In order to operate a system via the MFL, the corresponding
system controls must be switched on.<
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1 Horn, entire surface 2 Radio/Cellular phone: select 3 Press briefly:
Cellular phone: receive a call, initiate dialing, terminate a call Press longer:
Turn the voice recognition on and off 4 Radio/Cellular phone: volume 5 Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings 6 Radio/Cellular phone: scan forward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
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7 Cruise control: activate stored
setting (resume)
8 Cruise control: accelerate and store
(+) as well as decelerate and store (–)
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate
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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle* First-aid kit*

Switching on and off: Press button.
The button flashes intermittently when the hazard flashers are on.
To help you locate the button in an emergency, the button is also illumi­nated whenever the car lamps are on.
The turn signal function takes
precedence over the warning lamp function. Starting with ignition key position 1, you are therefore able to use the turn signal, even if the hazard warning system has been activated.<
The hazard warning triangle is stored on the left-hand side in the luggage compartment.
Comply with legal requirements that cover the availability of a
hazard warning triangle in the vehicle.<
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.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited time only. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any whose expi­ration dates have passed. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Comply with legal requirements regarding keeping a first-aid kit in the vehicle.<

Refueling

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Close the fuel cap carefully after
refueling until a "click" is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the Service Engine Soon warning lamp.<
Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot flow into the tank and the "Service Engine Soon" lamp may come on.<
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open and close it.
To unlock if the central locking system malfunctions, refer to page 152
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precautions and regulations pertaining to fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Simple and friendly to the environment
Open the filler cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refu­eling
> results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used prop­erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle shuts off the first time.
Tank capacity, refer to page 169.
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Fuel specifications Tire inflation pressure

Refuel with lead-free
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel: > Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI AKI = Anti Knock Index
Do not use leaded fuels. The use
of leaded fuels will cause perma­nent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<
Proper inflation pressures are on a sticker attached to the B-pillar and visible with the driver's door open.
Check tire pressures
On the next page you will find all the tire pressure specifications, for tires at ambient air temperature, stated in the units usually used in your country (psi; kilopascal).
After correcting the tire inflation pres­sure, re-initialize the Tire Pressure Warning system (RDW) so that it can monitor the tire inflation pressure, refer to page 78.
Incorrect tire pressure can otherwise lead to driving instability, tire damage and accidents.<
Comply with tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires made by BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manufacturers. You will find a list of approved tire sizes on page 116.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that not only meet US standards, but also European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW-approved tires.
Check tire inflation pressures
regularly – at least every two weeks and before beginning a longer trip.
Tire inflation pressure
Tires All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi (kilopascal) for cold tires (cold = ambient temperature)
225/45 ZR 18 33 (230) - 41 (280) ­255/40 ZR 18 - 35 (240) - 48 (330) 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 33 (230) 38 (260) 36 (250) 46 (320)
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Locks and security systems:
Keys 30 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 31 Central locking system 31 Opening and closing –
via the door lock 32 Opening and closing –
via the remote 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 49 Seat and mirror memory 51 Steering wheel 52 Car Memory, Key Memory 52
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 54 Airbags 56 Transporting children safely 59

Controls

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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
Wiper/Washer system/Rain
sensor 65 Rear window defroster 67 Cruise control 67
Everything under control:
Odometer 69 Tachometer 69 Engine oil temperature gauge 69 Fuel gauge 70 Coolant temperature gauge 70 Service Interval Display 71 Check Control 72 Computer 72
Technology for driving comfort and safety:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 75 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 76 Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) 78 M Engine dynamics control 80
Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams 81 Instrument lighting 81 High beams/Parking lamp 82 Fog lamps 82 Interior lamps 82 Reading lamps 83
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control 84 Heated seats 89 Roller sun blind 89
Interior conveniences:
HiFi system 90 Glove compartment 90 Storage compartments 91 Cellular phone 92 Ashtray, front 92 Cigarette lighter 93 Ashtray rear 93 Clothes hooks 94
Loading and transporting cargo:
Through-loading system 95 Ski bag 96 Cargo loading 97 Roof-mounted luggage rack 98
Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
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Keys

The key set
1 Master key with remote control
This key sets the functions for Key Memory. Refer to page 52
There is an extended-life battery
in every master key that is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. For this reason, if you have a master key that is otherwise not used, use that key at least once every year while driving for an extended period to charge the battery. Refer also to page 33.<
3 Door key
The locks for the luggage compart­ment lid and the glove compartment cannot be operated with this key – this is recommended for valet parking, for instance.
Replacement keys
are available exclusively through your BMW center. Since the keys are part of a security system, 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 when you pick up your replacement key. Whenever you receive a new replace­ment key, turn that key to position 2 in the ignition lock once (ignition switched on) and then back. This allows the elec­tronic vehicle immobilizer to "learn" the new key.<
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet. This key is not intended for continuous use
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