transmission fluid BMW Z3 2002 Owners Manual

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Storing your vehicle5. Fill the fuel tank completely to
prevent the formation of condensa-
tion
6. Increase the tire inflation pressure to
51 psi (350 kPa).Before parking the vehicle for
storage1. Dry the parking brake and footbrake
by brake applications to prevent the
brake rotors and drums from
corroding
2. Park the vehicle in a covered, dry,
and well-ventilated room. Place the
transmission in 1st gear or set the
selector lever to the "P" position.
Chock the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from rolling if necessary. Do
not set the parking brake
3. Remove the battery, charge it
completely and store it in a cool (but
frost-free) room
Z3 roadster:
4. Remove the hardtop
* and store it
separately, refer to page 109
5. Close the convertible top.
During storageRecharge the battery every six months.
If it is not recharged, it will not be
serviceable. Every time the battery is
discharged, especially over extended
periods, its service life is reduced.
Removing the vehicle from
storageRecharge the battery if the "Magic Eye"
turns black, refer to page 154.
Then have Inspection I performed by
your BMW center, including a brake
fluid replacement if necessary, refer to
the Service Manual.

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 13.5 (approx. 51)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8.0)Fuel specification: page 26
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 5.3 (approx. 5.0)For details: page 122
Cooling system including heating circuit quarts (liters) 11.1 (10.5) For details: page 125
Engine with oil filter renewal quarts (liters) 6.9 (6.5) "BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil"
For details: page 124
Manual transmission, automatic
transmission and differentialÐ Lifetime fluid, no fluid change
required

Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)101
Accessories6
Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC)62, 164
ADB (Automatic Differential
Braking)74
Adding
brake fluid126t
engine coolant126t
engine oil123t
washer fluid122t
Additional storage areas90
Adjusting
backrest50
mirrors50, 51
seat49
washer nozzles122t
Air conditioner84
Air distribution82, 86
Air outlets80, 84
ventilation85
Air supply82, 86
Air vents80, 84
Airbags21, 54, 164
important safety
notices130
sitting correctly55Antenna107
Antifreeze126
Antifreeze protection,
radiator105, 125
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)101
Anti-theft system32
Approved gross vehicle
weight172
Approved wheel and tire
specifications116
Aquaplaning99, 111
ASC+T (Automatic Stability
Control plus
Traction)73, 165
Ashtray91
ATC (Adaptive Transmission
Control)62, 164
Automatic cruise control67
Automatic Differential
Braking (ADB)74
Automatic rear window
washer65
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction
(ASC+T)73, 165
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
gear indicator68Automatic windshield
washer122
Average fuel
consumption72
Average speed72
BBackrest, adjusting50
Backup lamps61
bulb replace-
ment139t, 140t
Battery153, 174
capacity174
charge condition154
charging154
discharged158
disposal154t
removal and
installation155
Battery change, keys143
Battery charge indicator
lamp20
Battery safety terminal155
Beverage holder91
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil124
Brake fluid126
disposal127tBrake hydraulic system20
Brake lamps, bulb replace-
ment139t, 140t
Brake pads22, 104
Brake system103, 104
brake fluid126
fluid level104
winter road
conditions105
Brakes, malfunctions104
Break-in procedure98
Bulb replacement137t
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning132
Capacities173
Car jack146t
Car keys30
Car radio
reception107, 166
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Car wash systems, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
From A to Z

Everything from A to ZTrack width171
Traction Control System
refer to ASC+T/DSC
Transmission61, 62
Tread depth, tires111
Trip odometer68
Turn signals23, 64
bulb replace-
ment138t, 139t
Turning circle171
Two-way radios107UUniform Tire Quality
Grading112
Use of antifreeze126t
Used batteries154tVVacuum cleaner,
connecting92
Valve caps114
Vanity mirrors51
Vehicle battery153, 174
Vehicle Identification
Number127
Vehicle immobilizer31Vehicle jack146t
Vehicle keys30
Vehicle storage130
Ventilation80, 84
outlets80, 84
Ventilation, draft-free82, 87
Vents80, 84
Viscosity124
WWarm feet Ð cool
head82, 87
Warning lamps20
Warning triangle24
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet (Canadian
models)129
Washer fluid, adding122t
Washer nozzles,
adjusting122t
Washer reservoir,
filling122t
Washers, headlamp66
Washing your vehicle, refer
to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manualWaxing your vehicle, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Weights172
Wheel change146t
Wheelbase171
Wheels and tires114
Width171
Windows, convenience
closing mode32
Windshield washer122
filling reservoir122t
nozzles122
Windshield wipers65
blade replacement136t
Winter driving105
Winter tires115
Wiper blade
replacement136t
Wipers65
Wiper/Washer system65
Working in the engine
compartment118t