OBD port BMW M3 COUPE 2003 E46 Owner's Manual

124Laws and regulations
California Proposition 65 warningCalifornia laws require us to state the
following warning:
Engine exhaust, some of its con-
stituents, and certain vehicle com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash your hands after
handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing thoroughly with soap and
water.<
OBD interface socketThe Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) inter-
face socket is located on the left of the
driver's side at the bottom of the instru-
ment panel and under a cover. The
cover has the letters OBD on it.
The purpose of the OBD system is to
assure proper emission-control system
operation for the vehicle's lifetime by
monitoring emission-related compo-
nents and systems for deterioration and
malfunction.
An illuminated indicator informs
you of the need for service, not
that you need to stop the vehi-
cle. However, the systems should be
checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
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Everything from A to Z
153
Leather care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Length 145
License plate lamp
replacing bulb 133
Light switch 86
Lighter 98
Lighting, see Lamps
LIGHTS ON warning 86
Load-securing devices 102
Lock, steering wheel 60
Low beams 86
bulb replacement 129
Luggage compartment 35
capacity 146
floor mat 38
floor panel 37
manual operation 35
Luggage compartment lid 35
emergency release 37
manual operation 35
opening from the inside 36
remote control 32
securing separately 35
Luggage compartment light-
ing 35
Luggage rack 103
Lumbar support 45M
M Engine dynamics
control 85
M Mobility system 133
M+S tires 112
Maintenance 76, 122
Malfunction displays 76
Manual transmission 64
Master keys 30
with remote control 30
Memory 49, 59
Microfilter 94
Microphone 97
Mirror defrosting 51
Mirror memory 49
Mirrors 51
automatic curb monitor 50
inside rearview 52
outside 51
Mobility system 133
Modifications, technical 5
Multifunction switch 70
N
Navigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Neckrest 46
O
OBD interface socket 124Obstruction protection
power windows 40
sliding/tilt sunroof 41
Odometer 74
Oil
capacity 147
dipstick 118
quality 119
viscosity 119
Oil additives 119
Oil change interval, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models / Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil filter change 147
Oil level
checking 118
indicator lamp 19
warning lamp 18
Oil pressure
warning lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 76
Oil types 119
Onboard computer, refer to
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 128Opening and closing
from inside 34
via remote control 31
via the door lock 33
Operating elements 14
Outlets, ventilation 90
Outside temperature dis-
play 78
P
Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Panic mode, trigger
alarm 32
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 80
Parking aid 80
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 86
PDC Park Distance
Control 80
Pollen 94
Power output 144
Power seat 45
Pressure, tires 25, 109
R
Radiator 147
Radio navigation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio 79
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