BMW 3 1992 User Manual

If steam
is coming from the engine compartment thenthere
is
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With the engine and ignition off,
check for loose or corroded
most likely a burst
coolant hose or a large leak in the cooling
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battery cables or wires at the battery or the
altemator . Discon-
system . To find the leak,
look for signs of coolant leakage on
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necting,
cleaning, and reinstalling corroded wires
and connec-
hoses, at hose connections, or on
the radiator . Let the engine
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tors may solve the
problem . Also check drive belt tension
as
cool thoroughly, then add
coolant or water to fill the system and
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described in
020 Maintenance Program .
start the engine . If a great deal of water
or coolant flows out of
the hole, then the car should not be driven until repairs
are
made . lf there is slight seepage, then it may be possible to drive
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TOWi ng
a short
distance, adding coolant as needed .
The
cars covered by this manual should be towed with a tow
truck using wheel lift or flat
bed equipment . Do not tow the car
on all four wheels except for very short
distances to move it to a
safe place .
If thered engine oil pressure warning light
illuminates, imme-
diately stop the car and turn off the engine . Have the vehicle
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A towing eye is provided in the luggage compartment
tool
kit
.
flat-bedded or towed to an authorized service center and have
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The towing
eye can be screwed into the front or rear bumper .
the engine oil pressure checked .
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See Fig . 18 and Fig .
19 .
Low Oil
Pressure
NOTE-
Detafed information
on checking the oil pressure is
covered ín 119 Lubrication
System .
Brake Fluid Leve¡
The
brake fluid leve¡ warning light may be an indicator of
brake fluid loss . Problems with the
brake system should be
checked and repaired immediately . See 340 Brakes for more
information .
Check Engine Warning Light
Dim Lights
FUNDAMENTALS FOR THE DO-IT
YOURSELF OWNER
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01
0-13
If the "CHECK ENGI NE" warning light comes on or flashes, it
indicates that
an
emissions-related fault
has occurred . Faults
such as a failed oxygen sensor or a faulty fuel injector can tum
the light on, causing the exhaust or evaporative emissions to
exceed a specified limit . The engine can be safely driven with
the light on, although the emission systems should be checked
as soon as possible . See 100 Engine-General for more infor-
mation on the Check Engine Light and the On-board diagnostic
system
.
Headlights and instrument panel illumination that are dim or
gradually getting dimmer generally indicate a problem with the
battery or charging system . The battery charge indicator light
may come on as the lights are dimming .
In either
case,
the en-
gine and accessories are running off of the battery alone, and
will soon discharge it altogether .
If possible, do not stop the engine unless you have
the
capa-
bility to jump start
¡t . There may not be enough power in the
starting system to restart the engine . Instead, turn off as many
electrical consumers as possible . This will reduce the current
drain and will allow the car to be driven farther before you lose
all battery power .
Fig .
18 .
Pry
open rear tow lúg access panel
.
When towing the car from the front with the rear wheels on
the ground, a maximum distance of 20 miles is acceptable . If
thecar needs to be towed further, have the rear wheels placed
on dollies .
CA UTION-
" Do not tow with sling-type equipment The front
spoilers and bumper covers may sustain dam-
age
.
" Towíng a BMW with an automatic transmission
with the rear wheels on the ground can resuft in
transmission damage due to lack of lubrication
and should be avoided .
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EMERGENCIES

BMW 3 1992 Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	3 1992
Category	Automobile
Language	English