BMW M Coupe 2002, M Roadster 2002 Owner Manual

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

M roadster M coupe

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.

Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:

Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining

maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating and driving safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your vehicle throughout an extended service life.

For more detailed information refer to the supplemental manuals.

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 is covered by the following warranties:

–New Vehicle Limited Warranty

–Limited Rust Perforation Warranty

–Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

–Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

–California Emissions 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

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 an initial overview of your vehicle, this can be found in the first chapter.

The detailed list of contents that directly follows the summary of contents is intended to stimulate your curiosity 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 pass the Owner's Manual on to the new owner – the manual represents a legally-required element of the vehicle.

If you have additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.

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Your individual vehicle

In buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group.

We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional accessories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk *.

If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Manual (a car radio or telephone, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.

Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development which is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality 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.

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 (i.e. volatility, composition or additives, etc.) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, 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.<

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 damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW.

BMW cannot test every product from 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 (e.g. 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. Consult your BMW center for additional information.<

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control

devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<

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Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

The following only applies 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, LLC, 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, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 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 motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Overview

Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Advanced technology

Technical data

Index

Data Technology Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview

Index

Overview	Cockpit 16
Overview	Instrument cluster 18
	Instrument cluster 18
	Indicator and warning lamps 20
	Hazard warning flashers	23
	Warning triangle 24
	First-aid kit 24
	Refueling 25
	Fuel specifications 26
	Tire inflation pressures	26

Controls and features

Opening and closing:

Keys 30 Electronic vehicle

immobilizer 31

Central locking system 32 Opening and closing from the

outside 32

Opening and closing from the inside 33

Luggage compartment lid 34 Electric power windows 35 Sunroof – coupe 36

Manual convertible top – roadster 37

Power convertible top – roadster 41

Adjustments:

Seats 46

Mirrors 47

Safety systems:

Safety belts 49 Airbags 51

Transporting children safely 53

Driving:

Steering/Ignition lock 55 Starting the engine 56 Switching off the engine 57 Parking brake 57

Manual transmission 58 Turn signal indicators/High

beams 58 Washer/Wiper system 59 Rear window defroster 60 Cruise control 61

Everything under control:

Odometer 62

Tachometer 62 Fuel gauge 62

Coolant temperature gauge 63 Engine oil temperature gauge 63 Service Interval Display 64 Outside temperature 64

Clock 64

Technology for safety and driving convenience:

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 65

Flat Tire Monitor 67

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams 69 Interior lamps 70

Reading lamps 71

Controls and features

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:

Heating and ventilation/ Air conditioner 72

Seat heating 77

Cabin convenience:

Glove compartment 78 Storage compartments 78 Storage boxes 78 Beverage holder 79 Ashtray 79

Cigarette lighter 80

Loading and transporting: coupe:

Roll-up cover 81 Partition net 81 Cargo loading 82 Roof-mounted luggage rack 83

Operation, maintenance

Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedure 86 Driving notes 87 Catalytic converter 88

Antilock Brake System (ABS) 89 Disc brakes 91

Brake system 92 Winter operation 93 Power steering 94 Cellular phone 95

Car radio reception 95 Hardtop – roadster 96

Wheels and tires:

Notes on tire inflation pressure 98

Tire condition 98 Tire replacement 99 Tire rotation 100 Wheel and tire

combinations 101 Special features of winter

tires 102 Snow chains 102

Approved wheel and tire specifications 103

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Under the hood:

Hood 104

Engine compartment 106 Fluids for the washer

systems 108 Washer nozzles 108 Engine oil 109 Coolant 111

Brake fluid 112 Vehicle Identification

Number 113

Maintenance:

The BMW Maintenance

System 114

Airbags 116

Storing your vehicle 116

Laws and regulations:

Technical modifications 118 California Proposition

65 Warning 118

OBD interface socket 119

Contents

procedures	Replacement procedures:
	Onboard tool kit 122

	Windshield wiper blades 122
	Lamps and bulbs 123
	Master key with battery-
service	powered lamp 128
	Changing a wheel		129

	Repairing a flat tire		129
	Battery	134
Owner	Fuses	136
	In case of electrical

malfunction:

Power convertible top 137 Fuel filler door 137

Assistance, giving and receiving:

Jump-starting 138 Towing the vehicle 139

Advanced technology

Airbags 144

Car radio reception 144 Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) 145

Safety belt tensioner 145 Interior rearview mirror with

automatic dimming feature 146

Limited slip differential 147

Technical data

Engine specifications 150 Dimensions 151

Weights 152 Capacities 153 Electrical system 154 Drive belts 154

Index

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Everything from A to Z 158

Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18

Indicator and warning lamps 20 Hazard warning flashers 23 Warning triangle 24

First-aid kit 24 Refueling 25

Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressures 26

Overview

Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Advanced technology

Technical data

Index

Data Technology Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview

Index

16 Cockpit

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Cockpit

1 Parking lamps/Low beams 69

2Horn

3Washer/Wiper system 59

4Hazard warning flashers 23

5Cruise control* 61

6> Turn signal indicators 58

>High beams 58

>Headlamp flasher 58

7Flat Tire Monitor 67

8Hood release 104

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18 Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster

1Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for reserve range 62

2Indicator lamp for turn signals 23

3Speedometer

4Indicator and warning lamps for:

>Battery charge current 20

>High beams 23

>Engine oil pressure 20

5Tachometer 62

6Coolant temperature gauge 63 Also refer to "Engine oil tempera- ture gauge" on page 63

7Indicator and warning lamps for:

>Brake pad wear 22

>Brake hydraulic system/Cornering Brake Control (CBC) 20, 21

>Parking brake 21

>Airbags 21

8Indicator and warning lamps for:

>Service Engine Soon 22

>Check Filler Cap 22

>Safety belts 21

>Engine oil level 22

>Antilock Brake System (ABS) 22

9Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 21, 22

10 Trip odometer 62

11Service Interval Display 64, 114

12Odometer 62

13Indicator and warning lamps for:

>Engine electronics 22

>Flat Tire Monitor 21, 22

14Trip odometer reset button 62

The illustration shows the instrument cluster in the US version. In the Canadian models, some of the indicator and warning lamps have a different appearance, refer to pages 20 to 23.

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20 Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by "●" are tested for 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 in the following section.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current ●

The battery is no longer being charged. The alternator drive belt is defective or there is a malfunc-

tion 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. Increased force is required to steer the vehicle if the drive belt is defective.<

Engine oil pressure ●

Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine.

Check the engine oil level. Top off as required. If oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving, otherwise, the engine could be

damaged because of inadequate lubrication.<

Brake hydraulic system ●

The brake fluid level is too low. Before driving further, be sure to

read the notes on pages 92 and 112.

Brake hydraulic system warning lamp for Canadian models.

Indicator and warning lamps		21
Red and yellow: continue to drive	Red: an important reminder	Yellow: stop immediately
cautiously	Parking brake	Flat Tire Monitor ●
If the red warning lamp for the	Comes on when the parking	Flashing warning lamp: a flat tire
brake hydraulic system comes	brake is applied.	has occurred. To come to an
on together with the yellow indi-	For additional information, refer to	immediate stop, reduce speed, while
cator lamps for ABS and DSC:	page 57.	avoiding any sudden, jerky braking or
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC	Parking brake warning lamp for	steering maneuvers.
control system has failed.	Parking brake warning lamp for	For additional information, refer to
control system has failed.	Canadian models.	For additional information, refer to
Continue to drive cautiously and	Canadian models.	page 67.
Continue to drive cautiously and		page 67.

	defensively and avoid full brake	Please fasten your safety belt ●
	applications. Have the system
		Together with an acoustic signal.
	checked by your BMW center as soon
		Comes on until the safety belts
	as possible.
		are fastened.
	For additional information, refer to
		For additional information on safety
	pages 65, 89.
		belts, refer to page 49.
	Warning lamps for Canadian
		Airbags ●
	models.
		Please have the system

		inspected by your BMW center.
		For additional information, refer to
		pages 51, 144.

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22 Indicator and warning lamps

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Antilock Brake System (ABS) ● ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction.

Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.

For additional information, refer to page 89.

Antilock Brake System warning lamp for Canadian models.

Engine oil level ●

Comes on while driving: the oil level is at the absolute

minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you do so.

For additional information, refer to page 109.

Engine oil level ●

Comes on after the engine has been switched off: add engine

oil at your earliest opportunity (when you stop to refuel).

For additional information, refer to page 109.

Engine oil level ●

Comes on for a short time (approx. 15 seconds) after the

engine has been started: please have the system checked by your BMW center.

Brake pads ●

Have the brake pads checked. For additional information, refer

to page 92.

Flat Tire Monitor ●

The Flat Tire Monitor has been switched off via the button 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, 67.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ●

Indicator lamp flashes:

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 has been deactivated 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 65.

Service Engine Soon ●

If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emis-

sions-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 119.

Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models.

Engine electronics ●

There is a fault in the engine's electronic control system. You

can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system checked by your BMW center.

Check Filler Cap ●

If the indicator lamp lights up with the filler cap properly

closed: there is a fault in the fuel system. The system should be checked at the earliest possible opportunity at your BMW center.

For additional information, refer to page 25.

Indicator and warning lamps

Green: for your information

Turn signal indicators Flashes when the turn signal indicators are in operation.

Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction.

For additional information, refer to page 58.

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 page 58.

Hazard warning flashers 23

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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 vehicle lamps are on.

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24 Warning triangle*

First-aid kit*


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M coupe

The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment at the rear right behind a trim panel.

Release the cover:

1.Fold the luggage compartment floor mat up

2.To release, turn the four mounting clips (arrows) of the right-hand trim panel on the rear wall of the luggage compartment approx. f turn with a coin or screwdriver

3.Pull out the clips and remove the trim

panel.

M roadster

The warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment in the area of the sill.

Comply with legal requirements that cover the availability of a

hazard warning triangle in the vehicle.<

M coupe

In the luggage compartment at the left rear. Release the Velcro® fasteners.

M roadster

In the luggage compartment on the left in a storage area; swing retaining strap upward.

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 which cover availability of a first-aid kit in the vehicle.<

Refueling

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Before filling the tank, switch off the engine, as otherwise fuel

cannot flow into the tank and the "Service Engine Soon" warning lamp may come on, refer to page 22.<

Open the fuel filler cap:

Open the fuel filler door, turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove the cap. Place the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.

Open the filler cap carefully. If you do not, fuel could spray out.<

To unlock if the central locking system malfunctions, refer to page 137.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refueling

>results in premature shutoff

>and will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system.

The fuel tank is full, whenever the fuel nozzle shuts off the first time, as is specified for proper service.

Tank capacity: approx. 13.5 gal. (51 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 gal. (8 liters).

Close the fuel filler cap:

Position the cap on the neck. Turn the cap clockwise to the stop.

Close the filler 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 "Check Filler Cap" lamp.<

Close the fuel filler door.

When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precau-

tions displayed at gas stations. Never carry spare fuel containers in

your vehicle. Whether they are empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<

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26 Fuel specifications

Tire inflation pressures

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 perma-

nent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<

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The inflation pressures are indicated on a label attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).

Check tire pressures

On the next page you will find all pressure specifications, indicated in psi (kilopascal [kPa]) with the tires at ambient temperature.

After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 67.

Check tire inflation pressures regularly – at least every two

weeks and before beginning a longer trip. 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 made by other manufacturers. You will find a list of approved tires on page 103.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires that meet both US standards and European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW approved tires.

Tire inflation pressures

BMW	Tires
	All tire pressures are in
	psi (kilopascals [kPa])

M roadster	Front: 225/45 ZR 17	32 (220)	–	35 (240)	–
M roadster	Rear: 245/40 ZR 17	–	32 (220)	–	38 (260)
M coupe	Rear: 245/40 ZR 17	–	32 (220)	–	38 (260)

	225/45 R 17 90 H M+S	32 (220)	35 (240)	35 (240)	38 (260)
	225/45 R 17 90 H M+S	32 (220)	35 (240)	35 (240)	38 (260)

Have winter tires mounted at your

BMW center or a tire dealer.<

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Opening and closing:

Keys 30 Electronic vehicle

immobilizer 31

Central locking system 32 Opening and closing from the

outside 32

Opening and closing from the inside 33

Luggage compartment lid 34 Electric power windows 35 Sunroof – coupe 36

Manual convertible top – roadster 37

Power convertible top – roadster 41

Adjustments:

Seats 46

Mirrors 47

Safety systems:

Safety belts 49

Airbags 51

Transporting children safely 53

Driving:

Steering/Ignition lock 55

Starting the engine 56

Switching off the engine 57

Parking brake 57

Manual transmission 58 Turn signal indicators/High

beams 58 Washer/Wiper system 59 Rear window defroster 60 Cruise control 61

Everything under control:

Odometer 62

Tachometer 62 Fuel gauge 62

Coolant temperature gauge 63 Engine oil temperature gauge 63 Service Interval Display 64 Outside temperature 64

Clock 64

Technology for safety and driving convenience:

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 65

Flat Tire Monitor 67

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams 69 Interior lamps 70

Reading lamps 71

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:

Heating and ventilation/ Air conditioner 72

Seat heating 77

Cabin convenience:

Glove compartment 78 Storage compartments 78 Storage boxes 78 Beverage holder 79 Ashtray 79

Cigarette lighter 80

Loading and transporting cargo:

coupe:

Roll-up cover 81 Partition net 81 Cargo loading 82 Roof-mounted luggage rack 83

Overview

Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Advanced technology

Technical data

Index

Data Technology Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview

Index

30 Keys

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1Master key with battery-powered lamp (switch on by pressing the BMW symbol)

2Master key without lamp

3Spare key for storage in a safe place such as your wallet. This key is not intended for continuous use

4Door and ignition key

The luggage compartment lid and the storage boxes* cannot be opened with this key – this is useful for valet

parking, for instance

Replacement keys

Replacement keys are available exclusively through your BMW center. Your BMW center is obligated to ensure that a person requesting a key is authorized to do so since the keys belong to a security system (refer to "Electronic vehicle immobilizer" on the next page).

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.<

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