2001 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE reset

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview

Instrument cluster

1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve74
2 Turn signal indicator23
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for

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Battery charge current20

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High beams23

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Engine oil pressure/Engine oil
level20, 21
5 Tachometer and engine oil temper-
ature gauge73
6 Engine coolant temperature gauge
with "Coolant temperature too high"
indicator74
7 Indicator and warning lamps (clock-
wise) for

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Parking brake/Brake system
hydraulic circuits/Cornering
Brake Control (CBC)20, 21

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)21

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Brake pads22

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Tire Pressure Warning
(RDW)20, 22

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Rollover protection system22

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Airbags21

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Please fasten safety belts, lock
backrest21

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Cruise control238 Reset button for

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Clock76

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Unit of measure for outside
temperature display77
9 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)22
10 Display panel for

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Odometer73

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Trip odometer73

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Clock76

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Service Interval75
Computer display, using the turn
signal lever to operate, refer to
page 77:

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Clock

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Outside temperature

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Average fuel consumption

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Cruising range

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Average speed
11 Check Control display76
12 Trip odometer, reset to zero7313 Indicator and warning lamps (clock-
wise) for

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Fog lamps23

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Add washer fluid22

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Coolant level22

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Electronic Engine Power Control
(EML)22

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Service Engine Soon22
You can have the outside temper-
ature and distance traveled shown
in other units of measurement.

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Alarm system
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Indicator lamp displaysThe indicator lamp is located under the
interior rearview mirror.
>When the indicator lamp flashes
continuously: the system is armed
>If the indicator lamp flashes while the
system is being set: the door(s), the
hood or luggage compartment lid are
not completely closed. Even if you do
not close the alerted area, the
remaining areas are deadlocked, and
the indicator lamp flashes continu-
ously after 10 seconds. However, the
interior motion sensor is not activated
>If the indicator lamp goes out when
the system is disarmed: no manipula-
tion or attempted intrusions have
been detected in the period since the
system was armed
>If the indicator lamp flashes for
10 seconds when the system is
disarmed: an attempted entry has
been detected in the period since the
system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the
indicator lamp will flash continuously.Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. You can do this to prevent any
unwanted alarm, e. g. in garages with
elevator ramps or when the vehicle is
being transported on car trains:
Lock the vehicle twice (= setting the
alarm): press button 2 on the remote
control twice in succession or lock the
vehicle twice with the key. Refer to
page 36.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor
are deactivated as long as the system is
armed. Reset the alarm to reactivate
the tilt alarm sensor and the interior
motion sensor.
Interior motion sensorTransmitter and receiver for the interior
motion sensor are located in the front
part of the center console, invisible to
the driver, and in the back part of the
center console under a rack.
However, be sure to deactivate the
interior motion sensor (see previous
column) if children or animals are to
remain in the vehicle.

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1 Odometer
2 Trip odometerOdometerYou can activate the displays shown in
the illustration with the ignition key in
position 0 by pressing the button
(arrow) in the instrument cluster.Trip odometerTo reset the trip odometer to zero,
press the button (arrow) with the igni-
tion key in position 1 and up.
Variable pre-warning zoneThe orange pre-warning zone displays
current permissible engine speeds,
depending on the engine temperature.
As the engine temperature climbs, the
sectors for this pre-warning zone will
go out one after the other.
Avoid engine speeds in the pre-warning
zone if possible.Warning zone
Always avoid engine speeds in the
red warning zone, as otherwise
the engine may be damaged.<
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is
automatically interrupted in this zone;
you will notice a loss of power.
The general operating temperature is
between 175 7 (80 6) and 250 7
(120 6). During performance-oriented
driving, do not exceed the maximum
temperature of 300 7 (150 6).
Odometer Tachometer Engine oil temperature

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Computer

Mode selectionFrom ignition key position 1 on, you can
use the button in the turn signal lever to
retrieve information from the computer
for display in the instrument cluster. By
pressing the button briefly in the direc-
tion of the steering column, you can call
up a new function for display.
The displays appear in the following
order:
Time of day, outside temperature,
average fuel consumption, cruising
range, average vehicle speed.
From ignition key position 1 on, the last
active setting is displayed.
Outside temperature You can change the units of measure
(6/7) for the outside temperature
display by pressing the right-hand reset
button in the instrument cluster while
the temperature display is active.
Ice warning If the outside temperature drops to
about 37.5 7 (+3 6), then the
computer will automatically switch to
show the outside temperature. In addi-
tion, a signal sounds as a warning and
the display flashes for a brief period.
This warning will repeat itself whenever
the temperature has climbed to at least
43 7 (+6 6) since the last warning,
and has then dropped back to 37.5 7
(+3 6).
Ice warnings do not exclude the
possibility that surface ice can still
occur at temperatures above 37.5 7
(+3 6), e. g. on bridges and shady
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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)Activating/deactivating the
systemThe system is automatically active in
ignition key position 2 and is therefore
always on during driving.
To deactivate the system: tap the
button, the indicator lamp will light up
yellow.
To activate the system: tap the button
again; the indicator lamp goes out.
Deactivate the system while driving
with snow chains, since false warnings
and undetected losses in pressure are
possible under these kinds of condi-
tions.
In the event of a flat tire
The indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster will light up red in
the event of a significant loss in
tire pressure. In addition, an acoustic
signal is sounded. To come to an imme-
diate stop, reduce speed, while
avoiding any sudden, jerky braking or
steering maneuvers.
Fix the flat tire using the M Mobility
system (refer to page 153).
Resetting the indicator lamp: the red
indicator lamp has to be turned off
manually after putting on a new wheel.
At this point, hold the RDW button
down until the indicator lamp goes out.
Re-initialize the system afterward.
The RDW cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
The RDW will not identify the natural,
even loss of pressure in all four tires,
either.<
Check the tire inflation pressure
on a regular basis and correct if
necessary. Refer to page 27.
Under certain circumstances, there
may be false warnings or a delayed
detection of losses in pressure when
driving on snow-covered or slippery
road surfaces.
A sporty driving style (slip at the wheels
receiving the torque, high lateral accel-
erations) can lead to delayed RDW
warnings.<
System malfunctionAs long as there is still a malfunction,
the indicator lamp on the instrument
cluster will remain yellow.
Please contact your BMW center for
additional information.

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Repairing a flat tire 8 Take the hose with the pressure
gauge out and screw it onto the
valve.
Take the plug out and plug it into the
cigarette lighter socket in the
passenger compartment.
9 Reset the air pressure to 29 psi
(200 kilopascal):
>To increase the tire pressure: turn
on the M Mobility system
(position I). To check the new tire
pressure briefly turn off the device.
>To reduce the tire pressure: turn
the screw on the back of the pres-
sure gauge, this will open the air
release valve.
If the air pressure won't hold,
carry out step 10 anyway and then
repeat steps 7 through 10 again.
The use of the M Mobility system may
be ineffective if the damaged area in
the tire is larger than approx. 0.16 in
(4 mm). Please consult the nearest
BMW center if the tire cannot be
temporarily repaired with the M Mobility
system.<
10 Unscrew the hose from the valve
and stow the M Mobility system in
the luggage compartment.
After the flat tire has been fixed and you
start driving again, do not exceed a
maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
You will find corresponding instructions
for using the M Mobility system on the
device.
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced. Re-initialize the Tire Pressure
Warning system (RDW), and refer to
page 81 for further information. Have
the M Mobility system refilled. Contact
your BMW center for this.