Introduction to the Operation and Maintenance Manual The production of BMW Series 3 cars was launched in September 1998. The first in this series were produced models with gasoline engines with a displacement of...
Manual for your BMW 3 Series This guide will help you get the most out of your vehicle. In this case, several options are possible. The book will help you determine what work needs to be...
Safety first Working on a car can be dangerous. This page talks about potential dangers to increase your alertness. Main types of danger Scalding Do not remove the radiator...
Dimensions and weights Note. All values are approximate and may vary depending on the model. For exact values, refer to the manufacturer's information materials. Dimensions Full...
Purchase of spare parts Spare parts can be purchased at many places, including branded auto dealers and service stations, parts and related stores, shops at general service stations....
Vehicle identification In the production of cars, small changes in their design constantly occur, information about which is not always published. Catalogs and spare parts lists are...
General Repair Tips When servicing, restoring, or repairing your vehicle's systems, follow these guidelines to help you complete the job successfully and professionally. Mating...
Lifting and placing the car on supports The jack supplied with the vehicle's tool kit is only for changing wheels - see section " Wheel replacement " at the beginning of this guide. For other jobs,...
Car radio theft warning system The radio/cassette recorder/CD player unit fitted as standard equipment by BMW has a special code to prevent theft. Disconnecting this unit from the power...
Tools and fixtures Introduction The choice of good tools is the key to good service and successful car repairs. For car owners who do not have such tools, their purchase will...
Checking the technical condition of the car Below are recommendations for checking the technical condition of the car in terms of its readiness for the annual technical inspection. Obviously, you will...
Checks performed from the driver's seat Parking brake Check the operation of the parking brake. Excessive displacement (too many clicks) indicates a faulty brake or incorrect cable adjustment. Make...
Checks performed with the vehicle on the ground Vehicle identification License plates must be in good condition with the correct arrangement of letters and numbers. Identification plate (VIN) should read...
Exhaust Gas Composition Check Note 1. Below are the norms for the content of harmful impurities in the exhaust gases of cars with gasoline engines. operating in Russia at the time of...