tow BMW M3 COUPE 2001 E46 Owner's Guide

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Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filter Fuel filler door1 Open the hood
2 Release the three fasteners (arrow)
with a f turn
3 Remove the filter cover
4 Remove the filter by pulling toward
the front and install a new one
5 Position the filter cover and secure it
with the three fasteners.
Manual release Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol
(arrow) on the right trim panel of the
luggage compartment.

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Towing the vehicleTow fittingThe tow fitting, which can be
unscrewed, is in the luggage compart-
ment under the floor mat and must
remain in the vehicle. This fitting is
designed for installation in the tow
sockets located at the front and rear of
the vehicle. It is intended for towing on
paved road surfaces only. This fitting
should not be used to pull a vehicle out
of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.
Always comply with all applicable
towing laws and regulations.Access to tow socketsFront:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver above on the recess.
Rear:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver above on the recess.
Screw the tow fitting in until it
bottoms firmly. If this is not done,
the threads could be damaged.
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-
nents of the running gear, or lash them
down in any way. If you do, the compo-
nents could be damaged, leading to
possible accidents.
Do not use any other tow-fitting except
the one provided with your vehicle.<
Towing with a commercial tow
truck>Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use wheel lift or flat bed 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
possible accidents.<

Everything from A to Zhigh-speed aspirated
engine160
speed166
starting62t
torque166
Engine concept M3160
Engine oil
add123t
capacity169
consumption123
pressure20
temperature69
Entry to the rear47
Exterior mirrors49
Eyelets, towing155tFFailure messages72t
Fan87
Fault, ABS105
Filler cap cover25
Filling capacities169
Filling the washer
reservoir122t
First-aid kit24t
Flat tire111
repairing145
Fog lamps82
bulb replacement141t
Folding rear backrest95
Follow-Me-Home lamps81
Footbrake106Footwell lamps82
bulb replacement144t
Frost protection,
radiator125
Fuel26
consumption74
consumption display70
gauge70
preparation166
quality26
reserve indicator lamp70
Fuel filler door
manual release after
electrical fault152t
Fuel tank capacity169
Fuel tank gauge70
Functional status, electrical
and electronic
systems162
Fuses151
replacing151t
GGasoline26
Gasoline gauge70
Glove compartment90
Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement144t
Gross vehicle weight168
HHandbrake63
Handsfree system92
Hazard warning
flashers24t
Hazard warning triangle24
Head restraint46
Headlamp cleaning
system121, 122, 169
Headlamp cover,
care139t
Headlamp flasher82
Headlamp washer system,
refer to headlamp cleaning
system
Heated seats89
Heavy loads97
Height167
HiFi system Ð harman
kardon90
High beams65, 82
indicator lamp22
High engine speed160
High Performance Synthetic
Oil124
High-mount brake lamp143
Holder for beverages91
Hood release118t
Horn17
IIce warning73
Identification, tires114
Ignition key30
Ignition lock62
Imprint4
Indicator lamps20t
Individual settings52
Inflation
pressure26t, 111t
INSPECTION71
Instrument cluster18
Instrument lighting81
Instrument panel18
Interaxle tire rotation113t
Interface socket
for Onboard
Diagnostics135
Interference
cellular phone110
Interior lamps34, 82
bulb replacement143t
remote control34
Interior motion sensor40
Interior rearview mirror
automatic dimming
feature50, 161
Intermittent mode, wiper
system65

Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Stopping the vehicle63
Storage areas91
Storing your vehicle133
Stroke166
Summer tires114
Sun roller blind89
Sun visors50
Surface ice warning73
Switching off the engine63
Switching off the interior
motion sensor41
Symbols, used4
Synthetic oils124TTachometer69
Tail lamps141
bulb replacement141t
Tank capacity169
Technical data166
Technical
modifications6, 134
Temperature display
outside temperature73
Temperature gauge
engine coolant70
Temperature layering88
Third brake lamp143
Through-loading system95
Tilt alarm34, 41
remote control34Tire codes114
Tire damage111t
Tire inflation
pressure26, 111
Tire Pressure Warning
(RDW)78
indicator lamp22
Tire Quality Grading112
Tire
replacement112, 113t
Tire specifications116
Tire tread111
Tools138t
Torque166
Towing eyelets155t
Towing the vehicle155t
Track167
Transmission64
Transporting children
safely59
Tread depth, tires111
Tread wear indicator111
Trip odometer69
Trunk, refer to luggage
compartment37
Turn signal indicator22, 65
bulb replacement140t
Turning radius167
Two-way radios110
UUniform Tire Quality
Grading112
Used batteries,
disposal151
Used engine oil,
disposal124VVacuum cleaner,
connecting93
Vanity mirror
bulb replacement144t
Vehicle battery148, 170
Vehicle care
exterior129
interior131
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)126
Vehicle immobilizer31
Vehicle painting129
Vehicle storage133
Vehicle weight168
Ventilation84
draft-free88
Vinyl, care131
Voice recognition23
WWarning lamps20t
Warning messages72t
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet127
Washing your vehicle128
Water on roadways103
Waxing, paintwork130
Wear indicator in the
tires111
Weights168
Wheel rims114
Wheelbase167
Wheels and tires114, 116
Width167
Windows
convenience
operation32, 33
remote control33
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling
Windshield wiper65
Winter operation108
Winter tires114, 115
Wiper system65
Work in the engine
compartment118tXXenon lamps139, 163