Fuel Gauge; Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2003 Owner's Manual

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Fuel gauge

Once the indicator lamp stays on con-

tinuously, there are still approx.

2 gallons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank.

Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.6 gal./

63 liters.

If the tilt of the vehicle varies – when

you are driving in mountainous areas,

for example – the needle may fluctuate

slightly.

Fill the fuel tank before it is com-

pletely empty. Driving to the last

drop of fuel can prevent the engine

from operating properly and result in

damage.<

When you switch on the ignition, the

indicator lamp lights up briefly as an

operation check.

Blue

The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-

ate engine and vehicle speeds.

Red

When you switch on the ignition, the

warning lamp comes on briefly as an

operation check.

If the lamp comes on while operating

the vehicle: the engine has overheated.

Switch off the engine immediately and

allow it to cool down.

To check the coolant level, refer to

page 126.

Between the blue and red zones

Normal operating range. The needle

may rise as far as the edge of the red

sector during normal operation.

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