2001 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

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Seat adjustmentThigh support Pull the lever and adjust the position of
the cushion for thigh support as
desired.
Lumbar support
*
You can adjust the backrest's contour
for additional support in the curvature
of your spine's lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
>Increase/decrease curvature:
Press the front/rear of the switch
>Increase the upper/lower curvature:
Press the upper/lower end of the
switch.

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Head restraintsHead restraints – front1 Height
Head restraints can reduce the
risk of injury to the neck and spinal
column in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately at the height of
your ears.
To guard against injuries, avoid placing
your hands and fingers between the
head restraint and the backrest while
adjusting.<
2 Tilt angle
Position the head restraint in the
preferred position.
Head restraints – rear
The rear head restraints may only
be lowered when there are no
passengers in the rear, as otherwise
laws may be violated. Raise the rear
head restraints before taking on any
passengers in the back.<
To completely lower the rear head
restraints:
1 Press the button (arrow) and hold it
down
2 Push the head restraint down from
above.
To extend the rear head restraints: raise
the head restraints until you hear them
click into place.

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Head restraints Entering the rear
Do not remove the rear head
restraints as this would damage
them.<
For further information, please consult
your BMW center.
Do not use the rear head
restraints as storage shelves.
Always keep the travel path clear for
the rollover protection system. Never
attach any type of protective coverings
to the head restraints (refer also to the
labeling on the head restraints).<
The seat-integrated safety belt system
(SGS) ensures easier entry in the rear.
1 Lift lever 1 up and tilt the backrest
forward
2 Press and hold down button 2 in the
direction of travel until the seat has
moved into the desired position
3 Fold back and lock the backrest after
entering the rear
4 Press and hold button 2 against the
direction of travel. The seat moves
back into its previous position. If you
release button 2 beforehand, the seat
will stop in its current position.
You can lock a backrest that has
been tilted forward. This makes
sense when, for instance, someone is
climbing into the rear on an incline. To
do this, press against the backrest until
you hear it click into place. To move it
back into place, you do not need to
unlock it first by moving lever 1.<
Lock both backrests while driving,
otherwise there is a danger of an
unexpected movement causing an
accident.<
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes when the backrest is not
locked, refer to page 21.

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Mirrors Exterior mirrors1 Switch for 4-way adjustment
2 Selection switch for changing
between mirrors
You can also adjust the mirrors manu-
ally by pressing against the outer edges
of their lenses.
The mirror on the passenger's
side features a lens with a more
convex surface than the mirror installed
on the driver's side. When estimating
the distance between yourself and
other traffic, bear in mind that the
objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Estimates of the
distance to following traffic should
therefore not be regarded as precise.< Electric defrosting
*
Both mirrors are automatically
defrosted with the ignition key in posi-
tion 2.
Passenger side exterior mirror tilt
function(automatic curb monitor)
Move the mirror selector switch 1 to the
"driver's mirror" position. When reverse
gear is engaged, the passenger side
mirror tilts downward. This allows the
driver to see the area directly adjacent
to the vehicle during parking (curbs,
etc.).
You can deactivate this automatic
feature: set the mirror selection switch
to the "passenger mirror" position.

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MirrorsInterior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming featureBy responding to the effects of ambient
light and the glare from following traffic,
this mirror automatically dims through
an infinitely variable range.
The mirror switches to its clear,
undimmed mode whenever you shift
into reverse.
There are two photocells for automatic
dimming. One photocell (arrow) is posi-
tioned in the mirror's glass, while the
other is slightly offset on the opposite
side of the mirror. For an explanation of
the electrochromic technology used in
this mirror, refer to page 173.
For the mirror to function perfectly,
keep the photocells clean and the area
between the inside rearview mirror and
the windshield free of any obstructions,
such as stickers, etc.
Sun visorsThese can be folded down toward the
windshield or swiveled out against the
side windows.Vanity mirrors Fold down the sun visor and slide the
cover panel to the side as required.

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Seat and mirror memoryYou can store and recall three different
driver's seat and outside mirror posi-
tions.
Memory will not retain the adjust-
ments made to the lumbar
supports.<
If you press the
M
EMORY button acci-
dentally: press the button again; the
indicator lamp goes out.
To store1 Turn the key to ignition key position
1 or 2.
2 Adjust your seat and outside mirrors
to the desired position.
3 Press the
M
EMORY button: the indi-
cator lamp in the button lights up.
4 Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as
desired: indicator lamp goes out.To select a stored setting
Do not select a memory position
while the vehicle is moving. If you
do so, there is a risk of accident from
unexpected seat movement.<
Convenience function:
1 The driver's door is open after
unlocking or the ignition key is in
position 1.
2 Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3,
as desired.
Movement stops immediately when
one of the seat-adjustment or
memory buttons is activated during
the adjustment process.
Security function:
1 The driver's door is closed and the
ignition key is either removed or in
position 0 or 2.
2 Press and hold the desired memory
button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjustment
process is completed.
Your BMW center can adjust your
vehicle's systems in such a
manner that your personalized settings
are automatically set for the seat and
outside mirror positions when you
unlock the vehicle with your personal
remote control.<
If you make use of this method of
adjustment, be sure that the foot-
well behind the driver's seat is unob-
structed before unlocking the vehicle. If
you fail to do so, any persons or objects
behind the seat could be injured or
damaged by rearward movement of the
seat.<

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Adjusting steering wheel Car Memory, Key Memory 1 Push the locking lever downward.
2 Adjust the steering wheel (forward/
back and up/down) to the desired
position.
3 Pull the lever back in to clamp the
steering wheel in the new position.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving, other-
wise you run the risk of an accident
occurring due to unexpected move-
ment.<
How the system functionsYou have probably frequently wished
that you could configure individual
functions of your vehicle to reflect your
own personal requirements. In engi-
neering your vehicle, BMW has
included several user-defined func-
tions in the vehicle's design. Your BMW
center can program these settings for
you in accordance with your wishes.
There are settings related to the vehicle
("Car Memory") and settings related to
individuals ("Key Memory"). You can
have up to four different basic settings
adjusted for four different persons. The
only requirement is that each person
uses his or her own master key with
remote control.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the
remote control, the vehicle recognizes
the individual user by means of a data
exchange with the key, and makes
adjustments accordingly.
In order for you to distinguish between
different keys, colored decals are
supplied together with the keys.What the system can doYour BMW center can provide you with
details on the possibilities that the Car
Memory and Key Memory systems
offer.
Examples for Car Memory:
>Various signals that can serve as
acknowledgment for locking and
unlocking the vehicle, refer to
pages 34, 35
>Activating/deactivating operation of
"Follow-me-home lamps", refer to
page 84
>Activating/deactivating daylight
driving lamps
*, refer to page 84
>Setting the units of measure to indi-
cate outside temperature and
distance traveled on the instrument
cluster, refer to page 18.

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Car Memory, Key MemoryExamples for Key Memory:
>Locking the vehicle after driving off,
refer to page 38
>Unlocking and simultaneously
lowering the driver's window, refer to
page 36
>Automatically moving the seat and
outside mirror into position for that
particular person when unlocking the
vehicle, refer to page 54
>Calling up customized settings for the
automatic climate control when
unlocking using the remote control,
refer to page 90.
You will see this symbol
throughout the Owner's Manual. It
is to remind you at appropriate places
of the settings that are available to
you.<