2001 BMW M3 COUPE technical data

157n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
Airbags158
Radio reception158
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)159
Safety belt tensioner159
M3 Engine concept160
Rain sensor160
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming
feature161
Self-diagnostics162
Xenon lamps163
Technology
Owner service procedures

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
165n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Engine data166
Dimensions167
Weights168
Capacities169
Electrical system170
Drive belts170

Data

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
173n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Everything from A to Z174
Index

Everything from A to Z
175n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Caring for the vehicle
finish129
Cassette operation, refer to
the radio Owner's Manual
Catalytic converter103
starting problems103
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)21, 104
CD operaton, refer to the
radio Owner's Manual
Cellular phone110
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Center armrest91
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp143
Central locking system31
key36
Check Control72t
Checking air pressure26t
Checking engine oil
level123t
Child restraint
system55, 59
Child seat safety55, 60
Cigarette lighter93
Clean the headlamps67
Clean the windshield66
Clock73
Clothes hooks94
Cockpit16Code, refer to the radio
Owner's Manual
Coin box91
Combination switch65
Compression166
Computer72
Configuring the settings52
Consumption74
Consumption display70
Control elements16
Coolant108, 121t, 125
antifreeze108
Coolant temperature
gauge70
Cooling system169
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)21, 104
Cruise control67
Cruising range74
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder91
Curb weight168
DDashboard16
Data
dimensions167
engine166
technical166
weights168Daytime-driving lamp
switch81
Deep water103
Defrost position87t
Defrostable rear window88
Defrosting the
windows87t
Difficult steering110t
Digital clock73
Dimensions167
Dipstick123
Disk brakes106
Displacement166
Display lighting81
Displays18
Disposal
used batteries151
used engine oil124
Distance warning75
Diversity Antenna159
Door key30
Door locks, care108
Doors
emergency
actuation32t
operating manually32
remote control33
unlocking and
locking32, 33
DOT Quality Grades112
Draft-free ventilation88
Drive belts170Driving in winter108
Driving lamps81
Driving notes
aquaplaning103
brakes103
disk brakes106
sliding109
slippery roads108
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)22, 76, 159
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)22, 76, 159
EElectric power windows42
Electrical accessories,
failure151t
Electrical failure
fuel filler door152t
sliding/tilt sunroof153t
Electrical system170
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer31
Emergency actuation
doors32t
fuel filler door152t
sliding/tilt sunroof153t
Engine
compartment120
coolant125, 169
data166
displacement166

Everything from A to Z
177n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
JJump-starting154KKey30
with remote control30
Key Memory52LLamps
fog lamps82
footwell lamps82
interior lamps82
reading lamps83
LAMPS ON warning81
Lashing eyes98
LATCH attachment of the
child seat60
Leather care132
Length167
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement143t
Light switch81
Light-alloy wheels116
Lighter93
Load-securing devices98
Louvers84
Low beam headlamps81
bulb replacement139tLuggage compartment37
capacity168
emergency release37t
floor mat39
floor panel39
lid37
lighting37
locking separately37
remote control34
Luggage compartment
lamps, bulb
replacement144t
Luggage rack98
Lumbar support48
MM Engine dynamics
control80
M Mobility system145
components146
using146
Maintenance71, 127t
Make-up mirror50
Malfunction displays72t
Manual transmission64
Manual-shift gear lever64
Master key30
Mechanical seat45
Memory51
MFL (Multifunction steering
wheel)23Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter88
changing152t
Mirror memory51
Mirrors49
automatic curb
monitor49
with automatic dimming
feature161
Mobile phone110
Modifications,
technical6, 134
Motion sensor, interior40
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)23
M+S radial tires115
NNavigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Neckrest46OOBD interface socket135
Obstruction protection42
Odometer69
Oil
additives123
capacity169
consumption123Oil change intervals, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models)/Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Oil filter change169
Oil level, indicator lamp21
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp20
OILSERVICE71
Onboard computer, refer to
computer72
Onboard monitor, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Onboard tool kit138t
Opening and closing
from inside36
via remote control33
via the door lock32
Outside temperature
display73
PPaint blemishes129
Paintwork
minor repairs130
waxing130
Paint, care129
Panic mode35

Everything from A to Z
179n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Stopping the vehicle63
Storage areas91
Storing your vehicle133
Stroke166
Summer tires114
Sun roller blind89
Sun visors50
Surface ice warning73
Switching off the engine63
Switching off the interior
motion sensor41
Symbols, used4
Synthetic oils124TTachometer69
Tail lamps141
bulb replacement141t
Tank capacity169
Technical data166
Technical
modifications6, 134
Temperature display
outside temperature73
Temperature gauge
engine coolant70
Temperature layering88
Third brake lamp143
Through-loading system95
Tilt alarm34, 41
remote control34Tire codes114
Tire damage111t
Tire inflation
pressure26, 111
Tire Pressure Warning
(RDW)78
indicator lamp22
Tire Quality Grading112
Tire
replacement112, 113t
Tire specifications116
Tire tread111
Tools138t
Torque166
Towing eyelets155t
Towing the vehicle155t
Track167
Transmission64
Transporting children
safely59
Tread depth, tires111
Tread wear indicator111
Trip odometer69
Trunk, refer to luggage
compartment37
Turn signal indicator22, 65
bulb replacement140t
Turning radius167
Two-way radios110
UUniform Tire Quality
Grading112
Used batteries,
disposal151
Used engine oil,
disposal124VVacuum cleaner,
connecting93
Vanity mirror
bulb replacement144t
Vehicle battery148, 170
Vehicle care
exterior129
interior131
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)126
Vehicle immobilizer31
Vehicle painting129
Vehicle storage133
Vehicle weight168
Ventilation84
draft-free88
Vinyl, care131
Voice recognition23
WWarning lamps20t
Warning messages72t
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet127
Washing your vehicle128
Water on roadways103
Waxing, paintwork130
Wear indicator in the
tires111
Weights168
Wheel rims114
Wheelbase167
Wheels and tires114, 116
Width167
Windows
convenience
operation32, 33
remote control33
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling
Windshield wiper65
Winter operation108
Winter tires114, 115
Wiper system65
Work in the engine
compartment118tXXenon lamps139, 163