BMW 3 1992 User Manual

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FUNDAMENTALS FOR THE DO-ITYOURSELF OWNER
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
A note contains helpful information, tips that will hefp in
The manual is divided into nine sections :
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doing a better job and completing !t more easíly .
0 GENERAL DATA AND MAINTENANCE
1 ENGINE
2 TRANSMISSION
3 SUSPENSION,
STEERING AND BRAKES
4 BODY
5 BODY EQUIPMENT
6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 EQUIPMENTANDACCESSORIES
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS
0 GENERAL DATA AND MAINTENANCE covers the rec-
ommended maintenance schedules and service procedures
needed to perform BMW scheduled maintenance work . Also
within this section is the 010 Fundamentals for the Do-It-
Yourself Owner section, which contains basic instructions,
tips and
helpful
hints
for
do-it-yourself maintenance and repair .
The next seven sections (1 through 7) are repair based and
are further broken down into three digit repair groups . Each ma-
jor section begins with a General repair group, e .g . 100 En-
gine-General . These "00" (double zero) groups are mostly
descriptive
in
nature, covering topics such as theory of opera-
tion and troubleshooting . The remainder of the repair groups
contain the more involved repair information . The last major
section contains detailed electrical wiring diagram schematics .
A master listing of the 9 major sections and the correspond-
ing individual
repair groups can be found on the inside front
cover .
Each repair group begins with a Table of Contents listing the
majos subject headings within the group . Page numbers
throughout the manual are organized according to the repair
groupsystem . For
example, youcan expect to find repair infor-
mation on brakes (Repair Group 340) beginning
on page 340-
1 . A comprehensive index can be found at the back of the man-
ual .
Warnings,
Cautions and Notes
Throughout this manual are many
passages
with the
head-
ings WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTE . These very important
headings
have
diflerent
meanings .
WARNING -
The text under this heading warns of
unsafe practic-
es thatare very likelyto cause ínjury, eitherby
dírect
threat to the person(s) pertorming the work or by in-
creased
risk
of
accident or mechanfcal fallure whíle
driving .
CAUTION-
A caution calls
attention to important precautions
to be observed during the repair
work that will helo
prevent accidentally damaging the car
or its parts .
GETTING STARTED
Safety
NOTE-
Please read every WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE at the
front
of
the manual and as they appear in repair procedures .
They are very important . Read them before you begin any
maintenance or repair job .
Some WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are repeated wherever
they apply . Read them all . Do not
skip any .
These messages
are important, even to the owner who never intends to work on
thecar .
GETTING STARTED
Most of the necessary maintenance and minor repair that
an
automobile
will
need can be
done with ordinary tools, even by
owners with little or no experience in car repair . Below is some
important information on how to work safely, a discussion of
what tools will be needed and how to use them .
Although
an
automobile presents many hazards, common
sense and good equipment can helo ensure safety . Many acci-
dents happen because of carelessness . Pay attention and stick
to these few important safety rules .
WARNING -
" Never run the engine in the work area unless it
is well-ventflated . Theexhaustshouldbe vented
to the outside . Carbon monoxide (CO) in the ex-
haust kilts .
" Remove all neckties, scarts, loose clothing,
or
jewelry when working near running engines or
power tools . Tuck in shirts . Tie long haír and se-
cure it under a cap . Severe injury can result from
these things beíng caught in rotating parts .
" Remove ríngs,
watches, and bracelets . Asíde
from the dangers of
moving parts, metallic jew-
elry conducts electricity and may cause
shorts,
sparks, bums, or damage to the electrical sys-
tem when accidentally contacting the battery or
other electrical terminals .
" Disconnect the
battery negative () cable when-
ever working on
or
near
the fuel system or any-
thlng that is electrically powered . Accidental
electrícal contact may damage the electrical
system or cause a fire .

BMW 3 1992 Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	3 1992
Category	Automobile
Language	English