User manual BMW M COUPE 2002

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents From A to Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 BMW AG M roadster M coupe Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 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. [. . . ] Vacuum for the brake system booster on your BMW is available only when the engine is running. When you move the vehicle with the engine off ­ for instance, by towing ­ substantially higher levels of pedal force will be required to brake the vehicle. < Engine and differential Up to 1, 200 miles (2, 000 km): Drive with varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed 4, 500 rpm or 100 mph (150 km/h). Refrain from using full throttle and avoid pressing the accelerator beyond the kickdown point. After you have driven 1, 200 miles (2, 000 km), you can gradually increase the engine and road speeds. You should also comply with these break-in procedures if the engine or differential is replaced later in the course of the vehicle's service life. Clutch The clutch will reach optimal function after approx. Shift gears carefully during the break-in period. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 BMW AG Driving notes Brakes: Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure. Aquaplaning: When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce vehicle speed. If you do not, a wedge of water may form between the tires and the road surface. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface. Driving through water: When there is water on the roads, do not drive in it if it is deeper than 1 ft (30 cm). If the water is at that depth, drive only at walking speed, otherwise the vehicle can sustain damage to the engine, the electrical systems and the transmission. Roll-up cover (coupe): Never use the roll-up cover to store heavy or bulky objects. If you do so, such objects could injure vehicle occupants during braking and evasive maneuvers or in a crash. Clothes hooks (coupe): Hang items of clothing on the hooks in such a manner that they do not obstruct the driver's vision. If you do so, they could cause personal injury during braking and evasive maneuvers or in a crash, for example. < 87n Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 88nCatalytic converter > Avoid any other situations in which the fuel would not be (completely) burned, for instance: Frequent or consecutive extended starting attempts or repeated starting attempts when the engine fails to start. (Shutting down and restarting an engine which is running properly does not present a problem. ) Never let the engine run with any of the spark plug connectors disconnected. Be sure to comply with the instructions above to prevent unburned fuel from reaching the catalytic converter. This could cause overheating, leading to serious damage to the catalytic converter. Extreme temperatures occur at the catalytic converter on this and every catalyst-equipped vehicle. [. . . ] 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 148n Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 BMW AG 149n Engine specifications 150 Dimensions 151 Weights 152 Capacities 153 Electrical system 154 Drive belts 154 Operation, maintenance Owner service procedures Technology Repairs Index Data Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 BMW AG Advanced technology Technical data Data Index Maintenance Controls Controls and features Overview Overview 150nEngine specifications M roadster, M coupe Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed cu in (cmm) hp rpm lb-ft (Nm) rpm e in (mm) in (mm) 198. 1 (3, 246) 6 315 7, 400 251 (340) 4, 900 11. 5 3. 58 (91. 0) 3. 43 (87. 0) Digital electronic engine-management system Maximum torque at engine speed Compression ratio Stroke Bore Fuel-injection system Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 429 - © 10/01 BMW AG Dimensions M roadster, M coupe Length Width Height (unloaded) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Min. [. . . ]