User manual BMW Z3 1.9

[. . . ] With a quick reference guide for your convenience. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Z3 roadster 2. 3 Z3 roadster 2. 8 Z3 coupe 2. 8 M roadster M coupe modell Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] against the rotors for the brakes to not drive when the engine is switched clean themselves effectively; under the Extended or steep mountain descents off. The engine provides no braking conditions described above, this may do not necessarily have to lead to recontrol when the clutch is depressed or not happen. If the brake rotors are cor- duced braking efficiency; shift down to the transmission is in neutral and there roded, they will tend to respond to a gear in which only minimal periodic is no power assist for the brakes when braking with a pulsating effect which brake applications are required (you can the engine is shut off. even extended application will fail to move the selector lever to the appropri- Never allow floor mats, carpets or any cure. ate lower range if your car is equipped other objects to protrude into the area with an automatic transmission). around the accelerator, clutch and For your own safety: Use only brake pedals and obstruct their moveYou can continue to increase the brake pads that BMW has apment. < engine's braking effect by selecting proved for your specific vehicle model. progressively lower gears, shifting BMW cannot evaluate non-approved down as far as 2nd or 1st for extreme brake pads to determine if they are descents, or position 1 or 2 with autosuited for use, and therefore cannot enmatic transmision. sure the operating safety of the vehicle in the event of their use. < Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Driving notes Should engine braking prove inadequate, you should still avoid extended, continuous braking. Instead, decelerate the vehicle with increased pressure on the brake pedal (watch for following traffic), release the pedal and then repeat the brake application (staggered braking). This staggered braking technique allows the brakes to cool in the intervals between active braking phases, preventing overheating and ensuring that full braking capacity remains available at all times. 104nBrake system Brake pads Brake fluid level If the warning lamp for the hyIf the warning lamp for the brake draulic brake system comes on: pads comes on: The brake fluid level is too low in The brake pads have reached the reservoir (refer to page 130). Proceed If the brake fluid level is too low to the nearest BMW center as soon as and brake pedal travel is notice- possible to have the pads replaced. ably longer, there may be a defect in one of the two hydraulic brake circuits. For your own safety: Use only brake pads that BMW has apProceed to the nearest BMW cen- proved for your specific vehicle model. Higher brake application pres- BMW cannot evaluate non-approved sure may be necessary under these brake pads to determine if they are conditions, and brake pedal travel may suited for use, and therefore cannot enbe significantly longer. Please rememsure the operating safety of the vehicle in the event of their use. < ber to adapt your driving style accordingly. < Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Winter operation The onset of winter is often accompanied by rapid changes in weather. Adaptations in driving style should be accompanied by preparations on the vehicle itself to ensure that your vehicle operation through the winter remains safe and trouble-free. 105n Coolant Ensure that the coolant contains the year-round 50:50 ratio of water and antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor. This mixture provides protection against freezing down to approximately –34 7 (–37 6). Replace the coolant every three years. A full range of car-care products is available from your BMW center. < Driving on low-traction road surfaces Use smooth, gentle pressure to control the accelerator pedal. Avoid excessive engine speeds and shift to the next higher gear at an early point. Shift down into the next lowest gear when approaching uphill or downhill grades. [. . . ] in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) ft (m) 159. 4 (4, 050) 68. 5 (1, 740) 50. 9 (1, 293) 96. 3 (2, 446) 55. 6 (1, 413) 58. 8 (1, 494) 32. 8 (10. 0) Z3 coupe 2. 8 158. 5 (4, 025) 68. 5 (1, 740) 51. 4 (1, 306) 96. 3 (2, 446) 55. 6 (1, 413) 58. 8 (1, 494) 32. 8 (10. 0) 183n M roadster Length Width Height (unloaded) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Min. in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) ft (m) 158. 5 (4, 025) 68. 5 (1, 740) 49. 8 (1, 266) 96. 8 (2, 459) 56. 0 (1, 422) 58. 7 (1, 492) 34. 1 (10. 4) M coupe 158. 5 (4, 025) 68. 5 (1, 740) 50. 4 (1, 280) 96. 8 (2, 459) 56. 0 (1, 422) 58. 7 (1, 492) 34. 1 (10. 4) Data Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG Index Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 184nWeights Z3 roadster 2. 3 Z3 roadster 2. 8 Z3 coupe 2. 8 2, 943 (1, 335) 3, 031 (1, 375) 3, 494 (1, 585) 3, 582 (1, 625) 1, 830 (830) 1, 918 (870) 165 (75) 7. 2-14. 3 (205-405) Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included) with manual transmission lbs. (kg) 2, 987 (1, 355) 2, 998 (1, 360) Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved front axle weight Approved rear axle weight Approved maximum roof load Luggage compartment capacity lbs. [. . . ]