BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2002 E46 Owner's Manual

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Towing the vehicleTowing with a commercial tow
truck>Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment
>Please comply with applicable state
towing laws
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, leading to
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Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in (cm
3) 198.1 (3,246)
6
Max. output
at engine speed hp (kW)
rpm333 (248)
7,900
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft (Nm)
rpm262 (355)
4,900
Compression ratioe
11.5
Stroke
Borein (mm)
in (mm)3.58 (91)
3.43 (87)
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic engine-management system
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Minimum turning circle dia.: 36.1 feet (11.0 m)
Dimensions

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Weights Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation,
full tank of fuel, options not included) lbs (kg) 3,782 (1,715)
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs (kg) 4,630 (2,100)
Approved front axle weight lbs (kg) 2,183 (990)
Approved rear axle weight lbs (kg) 2,579 (1,170)
Permissible roof weight for the hardtop lbs (kg) 165 (75)
Luggage compartment capacity with the convertible top
compartment raisedcu ft (l) 9.2 (260)
10.6 (300)
Approved axle weights and approved gross vehicle weight may not be exceeded.

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 16.6 (approx. 63)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8)Fuel specification: refer to page 24
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3)For details: refer to page 115
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts (liters) approx. 9.9 (approx. 9.3) For details: refer to page 118
Engine with oil filter change quarts (liters) approx. 5.3 (approx. 5.0) For details: refer to page 117
Manual transmission quarts (liters) approx. 1.9 (approx. 1.8) Oil change during running-in check
and during each inspection II
Differential quarts (liters) approx. 1.2 (approx. 1.1) Oil change during running-in check
and during each inspection II

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Everything from A to Z
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) 19, 105
Accessories 10
Activated-charcoal filter 94
Adding brake fluid 119t
coolant 118t
engine oil 116t
washer fluid 115t
Adjusting head restraints 46
lumbar support 45
mirrors 50
seats 45
steering wheel 50
temperature 89
thigh support 45
Air conditioner 89, 93
Air distribution 89
automatic 92
Air outlets 88, 91
Air pressure, tires 109
Air supply 89, 92
Airbags 52
warning lamp 18 Alarm system
37
avoiding unintentional
alarm 38
indicator lamp 38
interior motion sensor 37
tilt alarm sensor 37
Antifreeze 118
radiator 118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 19, 105
Anti-theft alarm system 37
Anti-theft protection 28
Approved weights 146
Aquaplaning 105, 109
Armrest 96
Ashtray front 97
rear 97
AUC (Automatic recirculated-air
control) 93
Automatic climate control 88, 91
Automatic cruise control 73
Automatic headlight
control 85
Automatic recirculated-air control (AUC) 93 Automatic windshield
washer 72
Auxiliary terminal for jump- starting 114t
Average fuel consumption 79
Average speed 79
Avoiding unintentional alarm 38
B
Backrest unlocking 47
Backup lamps 64
bulb replacement 129t
Battery 136
add distilled water 136t
charge current 17
charging 136t
maintenance 136
Belts 48
Beverage holder 96
Blower 89, 92
BMW Maintenance System 120
Bore 144
Bottle holder, refer to beverage holder 96 Brake fluid change
76
Brake fluid level 105
indicator lamp 17
Brake lamps bulb replacement 129t
center 131
Brake system brake fluid level 105
brake fluid level, warning
lamp 105
brake pads 106
brake pads, indicator
lamp 19
disc brakes 106
indicator lamp 17
malfunction 105
Break-in procedure 104
Bulbs and lamps 126
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 121
Can holder, refer to beverage holder 96
Capacities 147
Car care, refer to the "Caring
for your vehicle" manual
Car telephone 96