window BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2002 E46 Owner's Manual

Contents

© 2001 BMW M GmbH
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 156 249
US English VIII/01
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper
(bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
Overview
Controls and features

Cockpit14
Instrument cluster15
Indicator and warning lamps17
Steering wheel with multifunction
buttons21
Warning triangle22
First-aid kit22
Refueling22
Fuel specifications24
Tire inflation pressure24

Opening and closing:

Keys28
Central locking system28
Opening and closing Ð via the
door lock29
lOpening and closing Ð via the
remote control30
Opening and closing Ð from the
inside33
Luggage compartment lid34
Luggage compartment36
Alarm system37
Electric power windows39
Convertible top40

Adjustments:

Correct sitting position44
Seats44
Head restraints46
Entering the rear47
Safety belts48
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat heating49
Steering wheel50
Mirrors50

Passenger safety systems:

Airbags52
Transporting children safely54
Rollover protection system58
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory60

Driving:

Steering/Ignition lock61
Starting the engine61
Switching off the engine62
Parking brake63
Manual transmission63
Sequential M gearbox SMG II64
Indicator/Headlamp flasher70
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor71
Cruise control73

Everything under control:

Odometer75
Tachometer75
Engine oil temperature gauge75
Fuel gauge76
Temperature gauge76
Service Interval Display76
Check Control77
Clock77
Computer78

Technology for driving comfort
and safety:

Park Distance Control (PDC)80
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)81
Flat Tire Monitor82
M Engine dynamics control84

Contents

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1 Parking lamps/Low beams85
2

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Turn signal indicators70

>

Standing lamps86

>

High beams86

>

Headlamp flasher70

>

Computer783 Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor71
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Shift lever63
6 Rear window defroster89, 937 Central locking system28
8 Steering wheel50
9 Horn: the entire surface
10 Fog lamps86

Cockpit

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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Opening and closing Ð via the door lockWith the keyTurning the key in the door lock once
unlocks the driver's door, the fuel filler
door and the glove compartment.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
the passenger's door and the luggage
compartment lid.
You can have a signal set as an
acknowledgment message that
the vehicle is closed correctly.<
Convenience operationWith the door closed you can also
operate the power windows and the
convertible top with the door lock.
To open: with the door closed after
turning the key for the second time,
hold the key in the "Unlock" position.
To close: with the door closed, turn the
key to the "Lock" position and hold it.
Watch during the closing process
to be sure that no one is injured.
Releasing the key stops the opera-
tion. Turn the key all the way to the left or
right to unlock/lock the driver's door.

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Luggage compartment lidTo closeThe handle recesses (arrows) in the
interior trim panel of the luggage
compartment lid make it easier to pull
the lid down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage
compartment lid is clear when it is
closed, as with all closing procedures.
Do not drive with the luggage compart-
ment lid open, since exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior of the
vehicle. Nevertheless, should it be
absolutely necessary to operate the
vehicle with the luggage compartment
lid open (with closed convertible top):
>Close all windows
>Increase the air supply for the air
conditioner or automatic climate
control to a high level, refer to
pages 89, 92.<
Emergency releaseThis lever releases the luggage
compartment lid from the luggage
compartment's interior.

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Electric power windowsTo open and close windowsFrom ignition key position 1:
To open:
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the window continues to move
as long as you continue to hold the
switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the window moves auto-
matically. Touching the switch again
stops the opening cycle.
To close: you can close the windows in
the same manner by pulling the switch.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the electric power
windows for up to 15 minutes, provided
that no door has been opened.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the
lock and remember to close the doors
to prevent children from operating the
power windows and injuring them-
selves, etc.<
For convenience closing via the door
lock, refer to page 29.
To operate all the side windowsFrom ignition key position 1:
To open:
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance:
All of the windows will continue to
lower as long as you continue to
press the switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point:
All windows will move automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the
opening cycle.
To close: you can close the windows in
the same manner by pulling the switch.

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Convertible top The completely automatically operated
convertible top combines assured
protection against the elements
together with simple and easy handling.
So that you will get the most out of
enjoying your convertible, here are a
few tips:
>It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is being parked.
The closed convertible top not only
protects the passenger compartment
from unforeseeable damage from the
weather, it also provides a certain
degree of theft protection. In addi-
tion, keep valuables only in the
locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed
>Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top
>At temperatures below 15 7
(Ð10 6) do not operate the convert-
ible top to prevent damage.
Never store the convertible top
while it is wet to avoid permanent
damage from moisture.<
Driving with the opening or
closing operation not completely
ended can lead to damage and/or inju-
ries.
If possible, only operate the convertible
top with the vehicle stopped, as other-
wise the process may be interrupted.
Traffic laws applicable in your area take
precedence when you operate the
convertible top, otherwise you may be
breaking the law.
Before closing the convertible top,
remove any objects from the windshield
frame that could keep the convertible
top from closing properly.
Do not lay objects on the convertible
top, since they would fall off when the
convertible top is operated and cause
damage or injuries.
Do not reach into the convertible top
mechanism during opening and closing.
Keep children away from the moving
parts of the convertible top during oper-
ation.<
To close the electric power
windows while driving, always be
sure to first close either the rear
windows, or all 4 windows at the same
time, otherwise, at high speed, the
windows may not close tightly.<
At higher speeds, the ensuing
vacuum in the passenger
compartment can cause the convertible
top to begin fluttering. Increase the air
supply via the ventilation controls so
that a vacuum does not occur in the
vehicle.<

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Convertible top1To
close
2 To open
To open and to closeFrom ignition key position 1, with the
vehicle stationary.
If at all possible, only operate the
convertible top if the engine is running.
This saves unnecessary battery wear.
1. Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
2. Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top
compartment panel in the luggage
compartment is lowered, refer to
page 37
3. Make sure that the luggage compart-
ment lid is closed
4. Press and hold the corresponding
button for convertible top operation.
The red indicator lamp will light up
while the convertible top is in motion.
It goes out as soon as the opening or
closing operation has been
completed.
If the red indicator lamp flashes after
the button is released, then the
opening or closing operation is not
yet completed. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction by
pressing this button.
If the yellow indicator lamp lights up
continuously with the button
pressed, then the convertible top
compartment panel is raised and the
convertible top cannot be moved,
refer to step 2.
The automatic sequence will be
interrupted immediately if release
the button that operates the top. The
sequence can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing this
button.<
During convertible top operation
the rear window moves toward the
passenger compartment. To prevent
injuries, make sure that the closing path
of the convertible top is unobstructed.<
When operating the convertible top, the
windows will lower slightly when you
press the button, and after the opening
or closing operation has finished, they
will go back up, if you keep holding the
button down for more than 2 seconds
after the indicator lamp has gone out.
The luggage compartment lid cannot be
opened while the convertible top is in
motion.
Do not close the side power
windows using the buttons if the
convertible top operation has been
interrupted.<
If the convertible top has been
stored in the convertible top
compartment for longer periods, e.g.
during the winter months while the
hardtop is being used, it may be neces-
sary to manually support the first auto-
matic closing operation: if the
convertible top should halt right before
the closing phase is completed, press
against the front part of the convertible
top frame from the outside to help the
closing process along. Keep pressing
the button while doing so until the top
starts up again on its own.<

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Air conditioner1 Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2 Airflow for the upper body89
3 Front footwell ventilation4 Air supply (blower)89
5 Temperature89
6 Air distribution897 Rear window defroster89
8 Air conditioner89
9 Recirculated-air mode89

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Air conditionerAir supply (blower)
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. The heating and
ventilation become more and
more effective as the air
supply settings are increased. In posi-
tion 0, the blower and the heater are
switched off. By using position 0, you
can totally block the air supply by
pressing the button for the recirculated-
air mode.
Temperature
In order to increase the
temperature of the passenger
compartment, turn it to the
right (red). Temperature regu-
lation will keep the interior temperature
you have selected constant.
Air distribution
You can direct air to flow onto
the windows , toward the
upper body and into the
footwell . All intermediate
settings are possible. In the setting,
there is a low flow of air onto the
windows to keep them free of conden-
sation.
Rear window defroster
With the convertible top closed
or with the hardtop
* mounted,
press the button. The indicator lamp
remains on. The rear window defroster
switches off automatically.
The rear defroster automatically
assumes operation within 5
minutes after the engine is started at
outside temperatures below 40 7
(4 6).<
Air conditioner
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and Ð depending on the
temperature setting Ð rewarmed when
the air conditioner system is switched
on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started.
Condensation forms in the air
conditioner system during opera-
tion, which then exits under the vehicle.
Traces of condensed water of this kind
are thus normal.<
Recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant
external odors by temporarily
excluding the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle.
If the windows fog over in the
recirculated-air mode, switch the
recirculated-air mode off and increase
the air supply as required.
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Air conditionerDraft-free ventilation You can adjust the blower controls for
the upper body area to select the
optimum airflow rates and directions for
your personal requirements:
1 Rotary dials for opening and closing
the vent outlets through an infinitely
variable range
2 Lever for adjusting airflow direction
3 With the rotary dial you can adjust the
temperature of the outgoing air.
>Turn toward blue Ð colder
>Turn toward red Ð warmer.
MicrofilterAn microfilter, which traps incoming
dust and pollen, has been installed in
your vehicle. Your BMW center will
replace it during routine maintenance.
A substantial reduction in airflow indi-
cates that the filter needs to be
replaced early.
To defrost windows and remove
condensation1. Set the blower speed control for the
airflow rate to position 4
2. Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right (red)
3. Rotary control for air distribution in
position
4. Switch on the rear window defroster
to defrost the rear window.