2001 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

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Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling 
system when the engine is hot. If 
you do, escaping coolant can cause 
scalds.
To avoid the possibili

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Brake fluid Vehicle Identification If the brake warning lamp comes on 
and the parking brake has been 
released: check the brake fluid level 
and if necessary, fill it up to the "MAX" 
mark. 
For

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The BMW Maintenance System has 
been designed as a reliable means of 
providing maximum driving and oper-
ating safety – and as cost-effective

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Washing your vehicle You can wash your BMW at an auto-
matic car wash, even when it is new. 
Car wash systems that do not employ 
brushes are preferable.
Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and 
remo

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Caring for your vehicleExterior finish To provide effective corrosion protec-
tion, multilayer paintwork is applied at 
the factory. Cataphoreti

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Caring for your vehicleWaxing your car Protect the finish using only carnauba 
or synthetic-based waxes. 
The best way to determine when the 
finish needs to be waxed is by noting 
when water sto

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Caring for your vehiclean accumulation of road salt. Use a 
chrome polish for an additional treat-
ment. 
Plastic components, vinyl upholstery,

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Caring for your vehicleThe buildup of an electrostatic charge 
on the seat covers, particularly if atmo-
spheric humidity is low, can give the 
occupants an unpleasant electric shock 
if they tou