2002 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE torque

81n
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

The concept

DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in
critical driving situations.
The system optimizes vehicle stability
during acceleration and when starting
from a full stop, as well as optimizing
traction. In addition, it also recognizes
unstable driving conditions such as
under- or oversteering on curves, and
keeps the vehicle on a steady course
by using the engine and brake system
to intervene at the different wheels,
doing only what it can within the laws of
physics, of course.
The system starts up automatically
each time you start the engine.The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with DSC. The
results of driving irresponsibly rest with
the driver. We therefore urge you to
avoid using the additional safety margin
of the system as an excuse for taking
risks. Do not make any modifications to
the DSC system. Allow only authorized
technicians to perform service proce-
dures on the DSC.<
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will go out shortly
after the ignition has been
switched on, refer to page 18.
>Indicator lamp flashes: the system is
active and is controlling the drive
torque based on driving conditions
>If the indicator lamp fails to go out
after the engine has been started, or
if it comes on during normal driving
and stays on: the system has been
deactivated via the button or is
defective. You can continue to drive
the vehicle normally, but without
DSC. Please consult your BMW
center for repairs.

144n
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in (cm
3) 198.1 (3,246)
6
Max. output
at engine speed hp (kW)
rpm333 (248)
7,900
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft (Nm)
rpm262 (355)
4,900
Compression ratioe
11.5
Stroke
Borein (mm)
in (mm)3.58 (91)
3.43 (87)
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic engine-management system
Engine data

Everything from A to ZE
Electric power windows39
Electrical accessories,
failure136t
Electrical malfunction
convertible top42t
doors29t
fuel filler door22t
luggage compartment
lid34t
Electrical outlet97
Emergency release of
luggage compartment lid
from luggage
compartment's interior35
Engine
coolant118
coolant, capacity147
data144
displacement144
output144
starting61t
torque144
Engine compartment114
Engine coolant,
adding118t Engine oil
add116t
capacity147
consumption116
for low ambient
temperatures117
oil dip stick116
pressure17
quality117
temperature75
types117
viscosity117
Engine oil level
checking114t
indicator lamp19
Engine speed144
Entering the rear of the
vehicle47
Entry toward rear47
Eyelets, towing139t
F
Failure messages77
Filling capacities147
Filling the washer
reservoir115t
First-aid kit22 Flat tire109
repairing132
Flat Tire Monitor82
indicator lamp17, 19
Fog lamps86
bulb replacement129t
Follow me home lamps85
Footbrake, refer to brake
system106
Front fog lamps86
Front head restraints46
Front seat adjusting44
Fuel24
consumption display76
gauge76
preparation144
Fuel consumption79
Fuel filler door22
electrical
malfunction22t
manual operation22t
Fuel gauge76
Fuel quality24
Fuel tank capacity147
Fuses, replacing136t G
Gas gauge76
Gasoline24
Gearshift lever63
Glove compartment95
Grilles88, 91
Gross vehicle weight146
H
Handbrake63
Hardtop106
Hazard warning flashers14
Hazard warning triangle22
Head restraints46
adjusting46
Headlamp cleaning
system114, 115
Headlamp covers,
care127t
Headlamp flasher86
Headlamp washer system,
capacities147
Heated mirror50
Heated seats49
Heater and
ventilation88, 91
Heavy loads100

Everything from A to ZTires
marking111
profile109
replacing110
Tires and wheels111
Tools126t
Torque144
Towing eyelets139t
Towing the vehicle139t
Track145
Transmission63
Transporting children
safely54
Tread depth, tires109
Trip odometer75
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid34
Turn signal indicator70
bulb replacement128t
indicator lamp20
Turning radius145 U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading110
Upholstery material, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Used batteries136t
V
Vehicle battery136
Vehicle Memory60
Vehicle weight146
Ventilation88, 91
draftfree90, 94
Ventilation while parked,
refer to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
W
Warning lamps17
Warning messages77
Warranty and Service
Guide120
Washing your vehicle, refer
to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Water on roadways105
Wear indicator in the
tires109 Weights146
Wheel and tire
combinations111
Wheelbase145
Wheelslip control, refer to
DSC81
Width145
Windows, convenience
operation29
Windshield washer reservoir,
capacities147
Windshield wiper71
Winter tires112
Wiper system71
Work in the engine
compartment113t
X
Xenon lamps127