BMW serie 3 sedan 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

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Fuel gauge 
Temperature gauge 
Service Interval Display 
When you switch on the ignition, the in-
dicator lamp comes on briefly to con-
firm that the system is stationary. 
Once the indicator lamp begins to light 
up continuously, there are still approx. 
2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the fuel 
tank.
Tank capacity: page 
.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies (extended 
driving in mountainous areas, for exam-
ple), there may be slight fluctuations of 
the needle.
Fill the fuel tank well before it is 
empty. Driving to the last drop of 
fuel can result in damage to the engine 
and/or the catalytic converter.
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Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-
ate engine and vehicle speeds.
Red
When you switch on the ignition, the 
indicator lamp comes on briefly to con-
firm that the system is operational.
If the lamp comes on while operating 
the vehicle: The engine is overheated. 
Stop and switch the engine off immedi-
ately and allow it to cool down.
Between the blue and red zones
Normal operating range. It is not un-
usual for the needle to rise as far as the 
edge of the red zone in response to 
high outside temperatures or severe 
operating conditions.
Checking coolant level: page 
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Remaining distance for service
The displays shown in the illustration 
appear for a few seconds when the 
ignition key is in positions 1 and 2 or 
after the engine is started.
The next service due appears with the 
message OILSERVICE or INSPECTION, 
together with the remaining distance 
before scheduled service.
The computer bases its calculations of 
the remaining distance on the rate of 
fuel consumption in the period immedi-
ately preceding your data request.
A flashing message and a "–" in front of 
the number mean that the service inter-
val has already been exceeded by the 
distance shown on the display. Please 
contact your BMW center for an 
appointment.
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