oil capacity BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2003 E46 Owner's Manual

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Washer fluidsHeadlamp* and windshield
washer systemCapacity approx.
5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters.
Fill with water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze additive according to
manufacturer's recommendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.<
Antifreeze agents for the washer
fluid are highly flammable. For this
reason, keep them away from sources
of flame and store them only in their
closed original containers, inaccessible
to children. Comply with the instruc-
tions on the containers.<
Engine oilChecking the oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar
material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the
way into the guide tube and pull it
out again
5. The oil level should be between the
two marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption
is directly influenced by your driving
style and vehicle operating conditions.
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.4 US quarts/1.3 liter.
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157
Cleaning position, convert-
ible top 45
Cleaning windshield 78
Clock 83
refer also to the radio or
onboard computer
Owner's Manual
Cockpit 14
Code, tires 118
Coin box 102
Compression ratio 150
Computer 84
Condensation, removing
from windows 98
Configure personal settings
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 65
Consumption
display 81
fuel 85
Convertible top
cleaning position 45
electrical malfunction 44
emergency operation 44
opening and closing 42
Convertible top operation
fully automatic convertible
top 41
Coolant 122, 126, 153
indicator lamp 19
Cooling system 153
Copyright 4Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 111
Cruise control 78
indicator lamp 20
Cup holder, see Beverage
holder 102
Curb weight 152
Cushion height 151
D
Data
dimensions 151
engine 150
weights 152
Daytime driving lamps 92
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 88
warning lamp 19
Defrost position 98
Defrosting rear window 99
Defrosting windows 98
Digital clock 83
Dimensions 151
Dipstick, engine oil 124
Disc brakes 112
Displacement 150
Display lighting 93
Displays 16
Distance warning 86
Door key 30
Door lock buttons 34Doors
emergency operation 33
manual operation 33
remote control 31
unlocking and locking
31, 33
Drivelogic 74
Driving notes
braking 111
disc brakes 112
general 111
hydroplaning 111
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 87
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 88
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 87
indicator lamp 19
E
Electric malfunction
doors 33
Electric power windows 40
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 144
Electrical malfunction
convertible top 44
fuel filler door 24Emergency operation
doors 33
fuel filler door 24
Emergency release
luggage compartment
lid 36
Engine
displacement 150
output 150
starting 67
switching off 69
torque 150
Engine compartment 122
Engine coolant 153
refilling 126
temperature gauge 81
Engine data 150
Engine electronics
warning lamp 19
Engine oil
adding 122, 124
capacity 153
consumption 124
dipstick 124
quality 125
types 125
viscosity 125
Engine oil level
check 122
indicator lamp 19
warning lamp 18
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Everything from A to ZEngine oil pressure
warning lamp 18
Engine speed 150
Entering the rear 51
Exterior mirrors 55
Eyelet, towing 146
F
False alarm, avoiding 39
Fault displays 82
First-aid kit 23
Flat tire 115
repairing 139
Flat Tire Monitor 88
indicator lamp 18, 19
Fog lamps 94
Fold down convertible top
compartment panel 37
Follow me home lamps 92
Footbrake 112
Footbrake, refer to Driving
notes 111
Footwell lamps 94
Front airbags 57
Front fog lamps 94
indicator lamp 20
Front seat adjustment 49
Frost protection,
radiator 126
Fuel 25
Fuel consumption 85
display 81Fuel filler door 24
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 24
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel specifications 25
Fuel tank capacity 153
Fuel tank display 81
Fuel tank gauge 81
Fuel-injection system 150
Fully automatic convertible
top 41
operation 41
Fuses 144
replacing 144
G
Gasoline 25
Gasoline gauge 81
Gearbox, sequential 71
Gearshift lever 70
Glove compartment 101
Grills 96
Gross vehicle weight 152
H
Hands-free system 102
Hardtop 113
Hazard warning flashers 14
Hazard warning triangle 23
Head restraints 50
Headlamp 92Headlamp cleaning system
122, 124, 153
Headlamp control 92
Headlamp flasher 76, 93
Heated mirror 55
Heated seats 54
Heavy loads 106
High beams 76, 93
indicator lamps 21
Holder for beverages 102
Hood release 120
Horn 14
Hydroplaning 111, 115
I
Ice warning 84
Ignition key 30
positions 66
Ignition lock 66
Imprint 4
Indicator lamps 18
Individual settings, Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 65
Inflation pressure 25, 115
INSPECTION 82
Instrument cluster 16
Instrument lighting 93
Instrument panel 14, 16
Interface socket for onboard
diagnostics (OBD) 130
Interior lamps 32, 94
remote control 32Interior motion sensor 38
remote control 32
switching off 32, 39
Interior rearview mirror
automatic dimming
feature 56
Interior temperature
adjusting 98
Intermittent mode 77
J
Jump-starting 145
K
Key Memory 65
Keys 30
L
Lamp replacement 135
Lamps
daytime driving lamps 92
fog lamps 94
footwell lamps 94
headlamp flasher 76, 93
high beams 93
instrument lighting 93
interior lamps 94
low beams 92
parking lamps 92
reading lamps 94
standing lamps 93
Lashing fittings 107
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159
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system 62
Leather care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Length 151
License plate lamp
replacing bulb 139
Light switch 92
Lighter 102
Lighting, see lamps
LIGHTS ON warning 92
Load-securing devices 106
Lock, steering wheel 66
Low beams 92
bulb replacement 135
Luggage compartment
35, 37
capacity 152
floor panel 37
increase volume 37
Luggage compartment lid 35
emergency release 36
manual operation 35
opening from the inside 35
remote control 32
securing separately 35
Luggage compartment light-
ing 35
Luggage rack 107
Lumbar support 50M
M Engine dynamics
control 91
M Mobility system 139
M+S tires 118
Maintenance 82, 128
Malfunction displays 82
Manual operation
convertible top 44
Manual transmission 70
Master keys 30
with remote control 30
Memory 53, 65
Microfilter 100
Microphone 102
Mirror defrosting 55
Mirror memory 53
Mirrors 55
automatic curb monitor 54
inside rearview 56
outside 55
Mobility system 139
Modifications, technical 5
Mounting the roof rack 113
Multifunction switch 76
N
Navigation system, refer to
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Neckrest 50O
OBD interface socket 130
Odometer 80
Oil
additives 125
capacity 153
quality 125
viscosity 125
Oil change interval, see Ser-
vice and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models / Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil filter change 153
Oil level
checking 124
indicator lamp 19
warning lamp 18
Oil pressure
warning lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 82
Oil types 125
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 134
Opening and closing
from inside 34
via remote control 31
via the door lock 33
Operating elements 14Outlets, ventilation 96
Outside temperature dis-
play 84
P
Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Panic mode, trigger
alarm 32
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 86
Parking aid 86
Parking brake 69
Parking lamps 92
PDC Park Distance
Control 86
Pollen 100
Power output 150
Power seat 49
Pressure, tires 25, 115
R
Radiator 153
Radio navigation, refer to
Owner's Manual for
Radio 85
Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 77
Range 85
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