2002 BMW M3 COUPE height adjustment

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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Seats1 Tilt angle
2 Longitudinal adjustment
3 Cushion height
4 Backrest angle
The head restraint and the thigh
support are adjusted manually.
Thigh support Pull the lever and adjust the position of
the cushion for thigh support as
desired.
Adjusting the 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 sitting
position.
>Press the front/rear of switch:
increase/decrease curvature
>press the upper/lower end of the
switch: increase the upper/lower
curvature.

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Seats Head restraintsAdjusting width of the backrest
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Use the controls found along the sides
of the seat to adjust the width for the
backrest. This way you can set the
sides of the seat so that they conform
to your body contours.
Decreasing or increasing the width of
the backrest: press the front/rear of
switch.
Adjustments Height: pull the head restraint up or
push it down.
In order to move to the lowest
positions, press button 1.<
To adjust the angle of the front head
restraints, tilt the head restraint to the
desired angle.
Adjust the head restraint so that
its center is approximately at the
height of your ears, as otherwise the
risk of damage to the cervical vertebra
in an accident is increased.<
Removal1. Pull the head restraint upward to the
stop
2. Press button 1 and remove the head
restraint.Installation Ð frontPress button 1 and insert the head
restraint into the guides. Removal and installation Ð rearGive the head restraint a sharp upward
tug to release it from its locking mecha-
nism. Press down forcefully to install.

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Entering the rear Safety belts Unlocking backrestPull up on the lever and push the back-
rest toward the front.
The outer levers hold the safety belt to
enable it to be reached more easily.
Lock both backrests while driving,
otherwise there is a danger of an
unexpected movement causing an
accident.<
Drive with your safety belt onAlways fasten your safety belt before
starting off. As supplemental restraint
devices, the airbags are designed to
enhance the effectiveness of the safety
belts, and not to replace them.To fastenMake sure you hear the catch engage in
the belt buckle. To release1. Press red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide belt back into the inertia reel.
In the rear, the belt buckle with
the word "CENTER" is provided
exclusively for the passenger sitting in
the middle.<
Safety belt height adjustmentUse the height adjustment mechanism
to adapt the safety belt to the ideal
position for your own body:
1. Press the button
2. Slide the entire assembly up or
down.
Also observe the instructions on
adjusting the seats on page 42.

Everything from A to ZOil change intervals, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
Oil consumption110
Oil filter change139
Oil level, indicator lamp19
OILSERVICE71
Onboard computer72
refer to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
Onboard tool kit120
Opening and closing
from inside33
via remote control30
via the door lock29
Operating vehicle at low
ambient
temperatures111
Outside temperature
display73
P
Park Distance Control
(PDC)75
Parking brake58
Parking help75
Parking lamps80
PDC (Park Distance
Control)75
Performance136
Pollen filter85, 89
Power windows39 R
Radiator139
Radio navigation system,
refer to the "Radio Owner's
Manual"
Radio, refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor66
Reading lamps82
Rear backrest, folding94
Rear lamps, refer to tail
lamps123t
Rear view mirror48
Rear window
defroster84, 88
Rear-entry assist45 Recirculated-air
mode84, 88
Reclining seat42
Refueling22
Releasing
fuel filler door following an
electrical
malfunction22t
Remote control30
Removing condensation
from the windows87
Repairing a flat tire126
Replace windshield wiper
blades120t
Replacement key28t
Replacing bulbs120t
Reporting safety defects11
Roller sun blind89
Roof load capacity138
Roof-mounted luggage
rack97
S
Safety belts45
height adjustment45
three-point safety belt94
Safety buttons33
Safety feature39
Seat heating47
Seat memory46
Seats, adjusting42
Securing cargo96
Securing loads96
Self-defrosting mirrors48
Sequential M gearbox SMG
II59
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet114
Service Interval
Display71, 114
Side airbags49
Side impact Head Protection
System49
Side turn signals
bulb replacement122t
Ski bag95