BMW 2008 M3 Owner'S Manual Download Page 21

Page: 21 / 276

Operating principle at a glance

The following is a general description of opera-
tions using iDrive.

For an exemplary step-by-step application refer
to Setting the time, page

Selecting a menu item:

Turn the controller; the highlight marker
moves

Menu items in white can be selected by
highlighting them

Activating a menu item:

Press the controller

New menu items are displayed or the
function is executed

Selecting a menu item: refer to

Switching between fields:

Briefly move the controller to the left,
right, forward, or backward

Release the controller

The active field is brighter in color

Adjusting settings:

Turn the controller

Graphic display, numerical value or text
displays can be changed

Confirm by changing the field

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 962 - © 02/08 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2008 M3

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...ntains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M3 s unique range of technical features The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW M3 throughout an extended ser vice life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa ...

Page 4: ...luding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 014 962 US English II 08 08 03 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...te 109 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 124 Things to remember when driving 129 BMW M3 engineering Navigation 134 Starting the navigation system 136 Destination entry 149 Destination guidance 158 What to do if Entertainment 162 On off and settings 166 Radio 172 Satellite radio 175 CD player and CD changer 181 AUX In port 182 USB audio interface Communications 188 Telephoning 203 BMW Ass...

Page 6: ...lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Indicates special equipment c...

Page 7: ... your vehicle per formed only by your BMW center or at a work shop that works according to BMW repair pro cedures with correspondingly trained personnel If this work is not carried out prop erly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories For your own safety use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approv...

Page 8: ...is covered by the following warran ties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for ...

Page 9: ...stigations and Recalls may call 1 800 333 0510 toll free from anywhere in Canada or 1 613 993 9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries or contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Can ada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www tc gc ca Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 ...

Page 10: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...r mirrors automatic curb monitor 51 1 Convertible opening and closing windows jointly 38 2 Convertible opening and closing rear windows 38 3 Opening and closing front windows 38 6 Parking lamps low beams 99 Low beams 99 Automatic headlamp control 99 Adaptive Head Light 100 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...ehicle 77 Instrument lighting 101 9 Windshield wipers 69 Rain sensor 69 10 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 59 Telephone Press accepting and ending a call starting dialing selected phone numbers Redialing if no phone number is selected Press longer redialing Volume Activating deactivating voice com mand system 23 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling ...

Page 14: ... 83 With dual clutch transmission Computer 74 8 Display for Gear display M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 62 With manual transmission Computer 74 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 78 Odometer and trip odometer 73 Checking oil level 223 Settings and information 77 There is a Check Control message 83 9 Fuel gauge 74 10 Resetting the trip odometer 73 Online ...

Page 15: ...up more information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control refer to page 83 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active Parking lamps low beams 99 High beams headlamp flasher 101 Parking brake applied 61 MD...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...d pressed or moved horizon tally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 21 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 88 22 Electronic Damper Control EDC 90 23 M Engine Dynamics Control POWER 68 24 Drive for navigation DVD 134 25 Programmable memory keys 21 26 Switching audio sources on off and adjust ing volume 162 27 Drive for audio CD 162 Air distribution to the windshield 104 Air di...

Page 18: ...ons is described in connection with the relevant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 button Opening start menu 3 Controller The controller can be used to select menu items and to adjust settings Move in four directions arrow 4 Turn arrow 5 Push arrow 6 Operate the controller only when traffic and road conditions allow this to avoid endangering the car s occupants and other road users by being d...

Page 19: ...ontrol Display Tone and display settings M settings Settings for your vehicle e g for the central locking system Display of service requirements and dates for statutory inspections Settings for telephone Operating principle As of radio readiness the following message appears on the Control Display To hide the message Press the controller The start menu is displayed The message is automatically hid...

Page 20: ...ommunication Navigation Entertainment and Climate without having to press the button To do so move the controller in the corre sponding direction and hold it for more than approx 2 seconds Displays in menu 1 Each menu is subdivided into fields The active field is highlighted 2 A symbol indicates the start menu item last selected 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 I...

Page 21: ...s Menu items in white can be selected by highlighting them 2 Activating a menu item Press the controller New menu items are displayed or the function is executed 3 Selecting a menu item refer to 1 4 Switching between fields Briefly move the controller to the left right forward or backward Release the controller The active field is brighter in color 5 Adjusting settings Turn the controller Graphic ...

Page 22: ...alls if the mobile phone is paired with the vehicle Reception strength of mobile phone network display depending on mobile phone 6 Time Other displays Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice command system Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window The computer or the trip computer The arrow or ...

Page 23: ... memory keys is stored for the remote control currently in use Storing functions Navigation destinations 1 Select the navigation destination e g in the destination list or address book 2 Press the key longer than 2 seconds Special features If destination guidance and the map view have been started the current destination is stored If the destination is entered via map the coordinates in the cross ...

Page 24: ... doing so Touching the keys with an object such as a pen will not work Displaying brief information Touch the key The key assignment is displayed Navigation destination Entertainment source Telephone phone number Not assigned Displaying detailed information Touch the key for a longer period Clearing key assignments 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the men...

Page 25: ... that the spoken commands can be identified Selecting the language for iDrive refer to page 85 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice command system is ready to receive spo ken commands 2 Say the command The command appears on the Control...

Page 26: ...on e g Calling up functions immediately via short commands Short commands enable you to perform certain functions immediately irrespective of which menu item is selected refer to page 252 Opening the start menu Example selecting a track 1 If necessary switch on entertainment audio output 2 Press the button on the steering wheel Options Help Radio on or Turn radio on Main menu 3 Entertainment The s...

Page 27: ...me applies to spelling when entering a destina tion for navigation Always speak the commands in the lan guage of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the standard pronunciation of the station name For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and no abbrevia tions Keep the doors windows and glass roof closed to preve...

Page 28: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 29: ...ide you with information for complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...n the event of loss Personal Profile The concept You can set many of your BMW s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences Without any action on your part Personal Pro file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use When you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set tings stored for it are called up and i...

Page 31: ...em functions when the driver s door is closed The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following Doors Luggage compartment lid Fuel filler door Convertible center armrest and glove com partment Operating from outside Via the remote control Via the door lock In cars with convenient access via the handles on the driver s and front passen ger s doors The anti theft system is al...

Page 32: ... unlock only the driver s door and the fuel filler door Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle 9 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Coupe convenient opening Hold the button down The windows and the glass roof are opened Convertible convenient opening Within a range of approx 13 ft 4 m from the vehicle you can open the retractable hardtop...

Page 33: ...etractable hardtop stops in an intermediate position The luggage compartment lid opens slightly 2 Open the luggage compartment lid press the cargo bay partition upward and stow the cargo in the cargo bay 3 Press down the cargo bay partition until it engages on both sides and close the lug gage compartment lid 4 Press the button for a longer period to fold the retractable hardtop back in Setting co...

Page 34: ... glass roof or the con vertible s retractable hardtop Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking During each closing procedure and when opening the retractable hardtop watch the process and ensure that no one becomes trapped Releasing the key stops the opera tion Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction you can lock and unlock the driver s door by turning the integrate...

Page 35: ...n the safety lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside You should therefore take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from outside Luggage compartment lid In order to avoid damage make sure ther...

Page 36: ... the direction of arrow 1 The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system If you give the remote control without the inte grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked the luggage compart ment lid cannot be opened This is an advan tage when valet parking for example Locking the glove compartment refer to page 112 Unlocking separately...

Page 37: ...lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time You can open the luggage compartment lid using the button of the remote control even if the alarm system is armed refer to page 31 The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as it is closed Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation Press the button for at least three seconds To switch off...

Page 38: ...tinuously The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse quently locked again Convenient access Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing to hold the remote con trol in your hand All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body e g in your jacket pocket The vehicle detects the cor...

Page 39: ...n acoustic signal sounds Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start stop button refer to page 59 Do not depress the brake or the clutch otherwise the engine will start Starting the engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition switch refer...

Page 40: ...ng closing Press the switch to the resistance point The window opens as long as you press the switch Press the switch beyond the resistance point The window opens automatically Press the switch again to stop the opening move ment You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch Convertible opening closing Individually Press the switch to the resistance point The window opens as l...

Page 41: ...fore watch them closely when closing to avoid personal injury Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger or if ice on the win dows etc prevents you from closing the win dows normally proceed as follows 1 Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Pull the...

Page 42: ... objects and the roof would con tinue closing Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger press the switch forward past the resistance point The roof closes without pinch protection Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised The system must be initialized BMW recommends having this work ...

Page 43: ...ns or soiling Do not place any objects on the retract able hardtop or on the luggage compart ment lid otherwise they could fall during move ments of the retractable hardtop and cause damage or injury Never move the retractable hardtop when the rollover protection system is in the activated position Driving when the hardtop is not fully opened or closed may result in damage or injury Do not reach i...

Page 44: ...e switch is pressed the cargo bay partition is folded up the luggage compartment lid is not closed the vehicle is standing on a strong incline or there is a malfunction The retractable hardtop cannot be moved Interruption The automatic sequence of movements is interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is released The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pushing or pulling th...

Page 45: ...ning pin into the holders 7 Fold up the top section of the wind deflec tor With the wind deflector installed do not recline the front seat backrests too far if the seat is to be slid all the way back as this would damage the wind deflector Only turn the rotary handle within the range between the two symbols other wise the cable system inside the wind deflector could be damaged Removing the wind de...

Page 46: ...ow 2 Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward and rest them against the front seats arrow 3 To protect the seat cushions or to use the bag holders you can fold the rear backrest down refer to page 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 47: ...se may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 95 Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is an i...

Page 48: ...nd move the thigh support for ward or back Electrical adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 to ensure the best possible per sonal protection 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually refer to Head restraints below Lumbar support You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region ...

Page 49: ...ury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat Otherwise the passenger will be without protection from the head ...

Page 50: ...cludes a mem ory function for the longitudinal adjustment and backrest angle 1 Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward 2 Press the front end 2 of the switch until the seat has moved into the desired position Previous position Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat automatically stops in its previous position and fold the backrest back If you release the switch before the previous se...

Page 51: ...ed memory button 1 or 2 The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons Safety feature 1 Close the driver s door and switch the igni tion on or off refer to page 59 2 Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and keep it pressed until the adjustment process has been completed If the button was pressed accidentally Press the button aga...

Page 52: ...er to page 45 Opening 1 Grasp the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the buckle 3 Guide the belt into its reel Fasten safety belts reminder for front seats The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds In addition a message appears on the Control Dis play Check whether the safety belt has been fastened correctly The Fasten safety belts reminder is issued as long as the driver s safe...

Page 53: ...n and stops in this position To reactivate the belt hand over open and close the door or switch the ignition off and on Although there is a pinch protection sys tem always check that the maneuvering area of the belt hand over is clear Otherwise it cannot be ensured that the system will stop moving in certain extreme situations Mirrors Exterior mirrors The front passenger s mirror is more con vex t...

Page 54: ...ctivating Push the switch to the position for the passen ger side mirror arrow 2 Interior and exterior mirrors automatic dimming feature The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror One photo cell is in the mirror frame see arrow the other is on the back of the mirror In order to ensure that the system functions...

Page 55: ...e navigation system Air recirculation on off Permanent shut off of outside air refer to Automatic recirculated air control AUC on page 105 Mute on off To mute the audio sources Monitor on off To switch the Control Display on off Telephone list To show hide the phone book or last dis played list of stored phone numbers Next entertainment source To change the audio source 5 Select the desired functi...

Page 56: ...yed M DKG Drivelogic M dual clutch transmission with Drivel ogic shift modes and Drivelogic drive programs refer to page 65 EDC Programs of the Electronic Damper Control EDC refer to page 90 DSC Dynamic Stability Control and M Dynamic Mode refer to page 88 POWER Programs of the M Engine Dynamics Control refer to page 68 Servotronic Programs of the Servotronic refer to page 95 Shift lights Shift Li...

Page 57: ...tons on the center console To reactivate all settings made on the Control Dis play for MDrive press the button twice Key dependent settings For the remote control currently in use you can set your preferred program for the M Engine Dynamics Control and Electronic Damper Con trol EDC These presettings are called up when the engine is started iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press t...

Page 58: ...Adjustments 56 The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 59: ...er to page 96 Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system man ufacturer s instructions when selecting installing and using child restraint systems Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin ished Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt section of a lap and shoulder belt Incorrectly or improperly installed child re...

Page 60: ...omised The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protec tive caps Coupe child restraint system with tether strap Use the top tether anchors to secure child restraint systems only otherwise the anchors could be damaged For child restraint systems with tether straps there are two additional anchors see arrows Coupe placement of the tether strap Make sure the upper ...

Page 61: ...tton Pressing the start stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off Manual transmission when you press the start stop button while the clutch is depressed the engine starts M dual clutch transmission when you press the start stop button while the brake is depressed the engine starts Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and the outside temperature ...

Page 62: ... the start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started To stop the starting procedure press the start stop button again M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic Remote control in the ignition lock or with con venient access inside the vehicle refer to page 36 1 Depress the brake 2 Press the start stop button The engi...

Page 63: ...off an acoustic signal sounds in addition The parking brake is still applied Indicator lamp for Canadian models Applying The lever locks in position automatically Releasing Pull slightly upwards press the button and lower the lever In exceptional cases if the parking brake has to be used to slow or stop the car do not pull the lever up too hard In doing so con tinuously press the button of the par...

Page 64: ...lutch against extreme loads The indicator lamp lights up yellow when the transmission becomes too warm Avoid high engine loads and driving off frequently When the transmission is overheated the indicator lamp lights up red and the fuel supply to the engine is cut off You can not continue driving until the transmission has cooled down Avoid driving off frequently with high accelera tion and do not ...

Page 65: ...ou do not need to lift your foot off the accelerator when doing so Shift from sequential mode to drive mode Press the selector lever to the right in the D S direction Shift back to sequential mode shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever or press the selector level to the right in the D S direction again On a level road you can drive off in second gear e g on slippery roads The M dual c...

Page 66: ...l back the selector lever To shift down push it forward Via the shift paddles on the steering wheel To shift up pull the right hand shift paddle briefly To shift down pull the left hand shift paddle briefly Unlocking the transmission lock manually If a power failure occurs e g if the battery is discharged or disconnected the trans mission lock must be released manually other wise the rear wheels a...

Page 67: ...r the first change from sequential to drive mode drive program 3 is active In drive mode Five drive programs are available for selection from winter program balanced 1 to sporting and highly dynamic 5 In sequential mode You can choose between six drive programs from winter program balanced 1 to sporty puristic 6 Program 6 is available when Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated refer to page 88 ...

Page 68: ... indicate the best shift point just before the max imum engine speed is reached 1 As the vehicle approaches its maximum engine speed the yellow LEDs 1 light up consecutively to indicate the impending shift point 2 At the latest shift when the red LEDs 2 light up The LEDs flash when the maximum allowable engine speed is reached When the maximum engine speed is exceeded the fuel supply is cut off to...

Page 69: ... driving con tinuously for at least 6 miles 10 km 1 Press the brake while the engine is running 2 Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC refer to page 89 3 Select sequential mode with Drivelogic drive program 6 4 With the vehicle stationary press the selec tor lever forward and hold A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster 5 Press the accelerator down all the way The engine speed when dri...

Page 70: ...he Sport and Sport Plus programs the LED in the POWER button lights up You can also set and call up your preferred program via MDrive refer to page 54 After the ignition is switched off and the engine is restarted the program set for the remote control in use is active refer to Key dependent settings on page 55 Turn signals headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn...

Page 71: ... operation in the inter mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Intermittent wipe or rain sensor If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor the intermittent wipe time is a preset If the car is equipped with a rain sensor the time between wipes is controlled au...

Page 72: ...k of personal injury Comply with the instructions on the con tainer Washer fluid filler neck Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine parts Otherwise fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety All washer nozzles are supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to...

Page 73: ... resistance point arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached Accelerate strongly increase speed in intervals of 10 Press the lever beyond the resistance point arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal The system stores and maintains the speed Decreasing speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 2 until...

Page 74: ...Driving 72 Displays in the instrument cluster 1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 75: ... warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx 377 36 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up There is an increased risk of black ice Black ice can also form at temperatures above 377 36 You should there fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer With the ignition ...

Page 76: ...r period when you are driving in mountainous areas for example the indicator may fluctuate slightly Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed on the computer Under a cruising range of approx 30 miles 50 km the message remains in the Control Dis play Refuel as soon ...

Page 77: ...he turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Displays on the Control Display You can also call up the computer via iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to call up Navigation 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Car Data is selected and press the controller...

Page 78: ...igation 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Trip computer and press the con troller Departure time Driving time Distance traveled Average speed Average fuel consumption Switching trip computer on off and resetting all values to zero 1 Select Set and press the controller 2 Select the desired menu item and press the controller Display options You can display the computer or the trip ...

Page 79: ... Lights on off 66 Exiting displays The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx 15 seconds If required complete the current setting first Units of measure You can set units of measure iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select S...

Page 80: ... required can be read out from the remote control by your BMW Service Advisor For certain maintenance operations you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster 1 Switch on the ignition refer to page 59 2 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the words SER...

Page 81: ... marker to the second field from the top Turn the con troller until Status is selected and press the controller A list of selected maintenance operations and if applicable inspections required by law is dis played You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols No service is c...

Page 82: ...xit from the menu Select and press the controller More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 227 Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 Setting the time In the instrument cluster To set the 12h 24h format refer to Setting the 12h 24h format below 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down ...

Page 83: ...necessary move the controller forwards to move the highlight marker to the upper most field 6 Turn the controller until Time is selected and press the controller 7 Turn the controller until Set time is selected and press the controller Adjusting settings 8 Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller 9 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller The system acce...

Page 84: ...of the month 4 Press button 2 to confirm the entry 5 Set the month and the year in the same way 6 Press button 2 The system stores the new date Via iDrive iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Date and press the controller...

Page 85: ...ou can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for you Explanatory text messages Text messages at the lower edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps For most Check Control messages you can view more information later e g regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond refer to page 84 In urgent cases this information wil...

Page 86: ...Control Display 3 Push button 1 to check for other messages 4 Press button 2 The display again shows the outside tem perature and the time Viewing more information later iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service Info and press the control ler 5...

Page 87: ...nu 2 Call up Navigation 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Stopwatch and press the control ler Starting stopping or resetting Select Start and press the controller The stopwatch starts at the displayed time Select Reset and press the controller The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was running beforehand Select Stop and press the controller This stops the timer Taking an inter...

Page 88: ...ns Note however that you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field ...

Page 89: ...an interval tone As the dis tance between vehicle and object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft 30 cm then a contin uous tone sounds An interval tone is interrupted after approx 3 seconds if you stop in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors if you are driving parallel to a ...

Page 90: ...ined even during full braking Active safety is thus increased The ABS is operational every time you start the engine Braking safely refer to page 125 Electronic brake force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior Brake assist When you apply the brakes rapidly this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus...

Page 91: ... and press the controller 6 Select M Dynamic Mode and press the controller Deactivating MDM Press the button on the steering wheel again the MDM indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out For better control The indicator lamp goes out briefly after the engine is started If the indicator lamp lights up M Dynamic Mode is activated The indicator lamp lights up perma nently and the DSC indicat...

Page 92: ...lso set and call up your preferred program via MDrive refer to page 54 Drive off assistant The drive off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this 1 Hold the car in place by depressing the brake 2 Release the brake and drive off without delay The drive off assistant holds the car in place for approx 2 seconds after the bra...

Page 93: ...le snow chains are attached Using the button in the center console 1 Start the engine but do not start driving 2 Press the button for approx 4 seconds until the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up yellow Warning lamp refer to Indi cation of a flat tire on page 92 The message Initializing FTM appears on the Control Display for several seconds 3 Start to drive Initialization is complete...

Page 94: ...re has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed reset the system System limitations TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud den severe tire damage caused by out side influences The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset for example a flat tire may be indi cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a ...

Page 95: ...an be interrupted at any time When driving resumes the reset is continued automati cally The indicator lamp goes out after the system reset is completed Via iDrive For operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button The start menu is called up 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tires and press the con troller 5 If necessary m...

Page 96: ...for example Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system refer to page 93 Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size ...

Page 97: ...essens with increasing speed You can select between two programs Normal program Select the Normal program if you want com fort oriented steering e g in city traffic or when parking Sport program Select the Sport program if you want consis tently sporty steering Selecting a program You can set and call up your preferred pro gram via MDrive refer to page 54 Brake Force Display On the left normal bra...

Page 98: ... on the sun visors Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the front pas senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied The front and side air bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the front passenger air...

Page 99: ...ntly on In the event of a fault in the airbag system have it checked without delay otherwise there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci dent occurs Convertible rollover protection system The rollover protection system is activated automatically in the event of an accident a crit ical driving situation an extreme tilt in the car s longitudinal...

Page 100: ...ction system is in the activated position Do not make any modifications to the individual components of the rollover protection system or its cabling Work on the rollover protection system should only be performed by a BMW center Incorrectly performed work on the system may lead to system failure or incorrect operation To check the system and ensure flawless long term operation always observe the ...

Page 101: ...ly depend ing on ambient light conditions e g in a tunnel in twilight or if there is precipitation The Adap tive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on You can also activate the daytime running lamps refer to page 100 In the situations described above the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lamps to low beams The headlamps may also...

Page 102: ...controller to select the corre sponding duration 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Daytime running lamps The daytime running lamps light up in switch position 0 1 and 3 They are less powerful than the low beams Activating deactivating daytime running lamps iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button Thi...

Page 103: ...ntrol flashes Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps left or right There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked Switching on After parking the vehicle press the lever ...

Page 104: ...raining the battery all lamps inside the car are switched off about 8 minutes after the ignition is switched off refer to Start stop button on page 59 Switching interior lamps on off manually Interior lamps front and rear To switch on and off press the button To switch off the interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps per manently press the button for the front interior lamps fo...

Page 105: ...oling 7 AUTO program 8 Air flow rate manual 9 Automatic recirculated air control AUC Recirculated air mode 10 Temperature adjustment right hand side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat 12 Defrosting windows and removing conden sation 13 Switching cooling function on off manually 14 Rear window defroster 15 Air grill for interior temperature sensor please keep clear and unobstructed The curre...

Page 106: ... set the rate of incoming airflow for manual air distribution iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Vent settings and press the con troller 4 Select the desired field 5 Turn the controller to set the air distribution 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air to t...

Page 107: ...ss the controller The selected intensity level of the auto matic program is switched on Convertible program When the hardtop is open the Convertible pro gram is selectable as well In the Convertible program the automatic climate control is opti mized for driving with the hardtop open In addi tion the air flow rate is increased as vehicle speed increases When the Convertible program has been select...

Page 108: ...minutes after the engine has been switched off While the engine is at operating tempera ture As long as battery voltage is sufficient At an outside temperature below 77 7 25 6 The LED is lit when the function is on As of radio readiness you can set the interior temperature the air flow rate and the air distri bution Defrosting windows and removing condensation Quickly removes ice and conden sation...

Page 109: ...It is ready for use at any outside temperature during parked car operation The parked car ventilation remains switched on for 30 minutes Two different switch on times can be preselected The system can also be switched on and off directly Due to its high power consumption it should not be switched on twice in a row without driv ing in between to allow the battery to recharge The air emerges from th...

Page 110: ...highlighted 9 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjustment the time is stored Activating switch on times Move the controller to the left or right to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 and then press the con troller The switch on time is activated The symbol on the automatic climate control display lights up The symbol on the automatic climate control display flashes when the system has switched...

Page 111: ...n the instructions supplied with the original hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control For additional information please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can also obtain information on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Con...

Page 112: ... of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Press the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated ...

Page 113: ...12 seconds set left hand right hand steering 12 to 15 seconds set the language Setting compass zones Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle s geographic location so that the com pass can function correctly refer to the world map with compass zones To set the compass zone press the adjustment button for approx 3 4 seconds The number of the compass zone set is shown in the display To cha...

Page 114: ...teering in accordance with your vehicle Setting the language You can set the language of the display Press the adjustment button for approx 12 13 seconds Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English E and German O The setting is automatically saved after approx 10 seconds Coupe Roller sun blind Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind Glove...

Page 115: ... storage compartment The storage compartment in the center armrest can be ventilated slide the switch backwards The temperature is controlled via the knurled wheel for adjusting the temperature of air venti lating the rear of the passenger compartment refer to page 107 Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks ove...

Page 116: ...e is an increased risk of injury in the event of the accident Do not force contain ers that are too large into the cup holders oth erwise damage could result Front Opening Briefly press the center of the cover Closing Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cup holder Rear There are two additional cup holders in the rear console Press the button to open Before folding down the rear s...

Page 117: ...ildren cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves Ashtray rear Opening Push the ridge on the cover Emptying Lift out the insert Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight car vacuum cleaner etc up to approx 200 watts at 12 volts as long as one of the following sockets is av...

Page 118: ...with a way to attach cargo bay nets or draw straps for securing suitcases and luggage refer to page 127 Convertible Cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the cargo bay To do so push the cargo bay partition upward Before opening the hardtop push the cargo bay partition down until it engages on both sides Before moving the hardtop ensure that there are no o...

Page 119: ...le refer to page 126 Storage compartment behind the rear seat backrest A storage compartment is located behind the rear seat backrest To access the storage com partment remove the insert or fold down the rear seat backrest When the rear seat backrest is folded down or the insert has been removed only transport small light objects in the storage compartment otherwise braking maneuvers and swerving ...

Page 120: ...r securing luggage items with nets or tensioning straps refer to page 127 Coupe ski bag The ski bag is designed for safe clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6 ft 10 in 2 10 m When skis of 6 ft 10 in 2 10 m length are loaded the overall capacity of the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design Loading 1...

Page 121: ...oards When the rear seat backrest is folded up you can remove the insert and use the transport bag with the regular through loading opening To transport larger objects you can fold down the rear seat backrest to create an expanded through loading opening With the transport bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6 ft 2 in 1 90 m When skis of 6 ft 2 in 1 90 m length are loaded the overall capa...

Page 122: ...ghten the retaining strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose Secure the transport bag in the manner described otherwise it could endanger the car s occupants e g in case of heavy brak ing or sudden swerving To store the transport bag perform the steps described for loading in reverse order Removing the front cover You can remove the front cover to use the full height of the through loading ...

Page 123: ...Controls 121 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 124: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 125: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 126: ... wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Drive cautiously during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the...

Page 127: ...rcuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available wh...

Page 128: ... result in damage to the vehi cle Determining loading limit 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise overloading can result in damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract th...

Page 129: ...ke sure the cargo bay is loaded correctly other wise parts of the hardtop can be damaged refer to page 116 Secure smaller and lighter items using retaining straps a cargo bay net or draw straps Heavy duty cargo straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center Four lashing eyes are provided for attaching the cargo straps Two are located on the cargo bay sidewalls 1 tw...

Page 130: ...ion instructions Mounting points The mounting points are located in the roof Loading roof mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the r...

Page 131: ...gine refer to Tachometer on page 73 and Engine oil temperature on page 74 Compound brake Your BMW M3 is equipped with a high perfor mance brake system with perforated com pound brake discs Due to special design features of the perforated compound brake discs operating noise is audi ble during braking However this does not affect the brake s performance safe operation or stability under load Brakin...

Page 132: ...checked by your BMW center Operation on a race track can lead to increased wear The BMW M3 is not designed for use in competitive motorsports This wear is not covered by the vehicle war ranty The series brake pads and wear indicator are not designed for operation on a race track Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 133: ...Driving tips 131 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 134: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 135: ...his chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 136: ...ghtly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD If the DVD is not ejected the drive may be blocked In this case a message will appear on the Control Display Display in the assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you change to another applica tion 1 Move the controller to the right to enter the assistance window 2 Press...

Page 137: ...controller until Language Units is selected and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Arrow display pop up instructions and press the controller The arrow view is displayed in the assis tance window Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 138: ...traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road condi tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system Otherwise vehicle occupants and other road users may be endangered Opening navigation iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to call up Navigation 3 Select Navigation...

Page 139: ...country dis played and press the controller The list of available countries appears on the display 2 Select the country of destination and press the controller At least the town city of the destination or its zip code must be entered in order to start the des tination guidance Entering destination by town city name 1 Select Town City or the town city dis played and press the controller 2 Select th...

Page 140: ... troller To enter spaces Select the symbol and press the con troller To delete individual numbers or letters Move the controller towards the right to select and press the controller To delete all numbers or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller for a longer period 3 Select the zip code and press the controller The corresponding destination is displayed 4 M...

Page 141: ...elongs to another suburb for example 1 Move the highlightmarker to the uppermost field The arrow is selected 2 Turn the controller to the right until you see a request to enter a street in the country then press the controller 3 Switch to the second field from the top and enter the street Entering a house number You can enter any house number stored for the street on the navigation DVD 1 Select Ho...

Page 142: ...uses The system can suggest up to 20 destina tions that meet your entries Up to 6 entries at a time appear on the Control Display The town city can also be selected from the list via iDrive Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller Entering the destination as an entire word The names of towns cities and streets located in the region in which the language of the...

Page 143: ...as individual digits Starting destination guidance Destination guidance starts immediately Storing destinations Destinations are added to the destination list or can be stored in the address book Map guided destination selection If you only know the location of the town or street of destination you can enter the destina tion using a map You can use the cross hairs to select the destination on the ...

Page 144: ...ms are displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance starts destination guidance Show current position places your current position at the center of the map Show destination position places the current destination at the center of the map Return to map changes back to the Input map Exit the menu 7 Press the controller The map for destination entry can also be called up in the map d...

Page 145: ...ntroller To establish a telephone connection Select the symbol and press the con troller To display additional destinations Select the symbol and press the controller To start a new search Select the symbol and press the con troller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols in the map display If you select the hotel category for example and start a search hotels appea...

Page 146: ... Start guidance and press the con troller Editing destination list 1 Select the desired destination from the des tination list and press the controller 2 The selected destination can be edited To store the entry Select Add to address book To display information on the destina tion Select Information on destination To delete the entry Select Delete entry To delete all entries Select Delete list The...

Page 147: ... the top Turn the controller until New address is selected and press the control ler 3 Select Use current location as address and press the controller The name given can be changed For oper ation refer to Entering a destination manu ally page 136 4 Select Store in address book and press the controller You can also enter your current position into the address book if you have left the area covered ...

Page 148: ...highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Delete data is selected and press the controller 6 Select Delete address book and press the controller 7 Select Yes and press the controller Home address You can store your current position or the cur rent destination as the home address in the address book This entry occupies the second position in the address book Storing home add...

Page 149: ...nd press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top Turn the controller until Route preference is selected and press the controller The various criteria are shown on the Con trol Display 3 Select a route criterion for the route With highways Highways and major traffic arteries are given priority Avoid highways Highways are avoided as far as possible Fast route Fast...

Page 150: ...as the basis for instant response The benefits for you include Names of towns entered may differ from the official versions if you are using a spelling that is customary in another country Example Instead of the German spelling München you can also enter the English spelling Munich or the Italian spelling Monaco When you are entering the names of towns and streets the system will complete them aut...

Page 151: ...s or a map dis play on the Control Display Destination guidance can also be started in the arrow or map display Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance you can operate other equipment items at any time via iDrive You will be notified in time of any necessary change of direction by means of spoken instructions and the display of the direction arrows Via programmable m...

Page 152: ...he highlight marker to the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Arrow display is selected and press the controller The arrow display is shown 1 Switching voice instructions on off 2 Selecting route criteria 3 Starting stopping destination guidance 4 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 5 Distance to the next change of direction 6 Current location 7 Direction of travel Outline of a...

Page 153: ...ection 4 Displaying the menu in which the informa tion last selected can be shown hidden refer to Selecting destination using infor mation page 142 5 Changing map display Map facing north Map direction of travel Perspective 6 Changing route criteria 7 Calling up traffic information manually 8 Arrow to destination as the crow flies The projected time of arrival and distance to the destination is di...

Page 154: ...voice instructions on off Voice instructions can be switched on or off during the destination guidance in the arrow or map display Select the symbol and press the controller To switch the voice instructions on off at any time 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the cont...

Page 155: ...the original route 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top Turn the controller until New route is selected and press the controller 3 Turn the controller to enter the desired number and press the controller The route is recalculated To exit from the menu without changing the route Select the arrow and press the controller Traffic in...

Page 156: ... traffic information manually During destination guidance During destination guidance traffic information can be displayed in the arrow or map view If the symbol is shown with a red border traf fic information is available for the planned route Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance traffic information items along the planned route are indicated by yellow diamonds T...

Page 157: ...e traffic information icons are shown in the map display up to a scale of 100 miles 200 km The highlighting of the stretch corresponding to the traffic report and the icons for the type of event as described below are displayed and hidden This depends on the selected scale Displaying detailed traffic information Select a traffic information item from the list and press the controller To exit from ...

Page 158: ... traffic obstruction The last possible detour exit is indicated just before you reach it Traffic event displayed with map scales larger than 5 miles 10 km arrow points in relevant direction of travel There are several traffic events Switch to a smaller map scale to show more detail Traffic light failure Roadworks General traffic obstruction Transport of hazardous load Vehicle on wrong carriageway ...

Page 159: ...xtent of the traffic obstruction the calculated route may lead through the traffic obstruction Displaying current position You can have your current position displayed even when the destination guidance is switched off 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Cur rent position is selected and press the cont...

Page 160: ...town area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded In this ca...

Page 161: ...Navigation Driving tips 159 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 162: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 163: ...ertainment Operation of the radio CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 164: ...to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment You have the following choices FM and AM radio reception SAT satellite radio CD CD player or changer AUX AUX In port USB audio interface Set depending on the audio source other adjustments can be made e g with the radio update station with strongest reception store station tone control ...

Page 165: ...Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Audio and press the controller The tone settings can also be selected if you have called up Entertainment in the start menu Select Set and then Tone pressing the controller after each selection Treble and bass 1 Select Treble Bass and press the con troller 2 Move the controller ...

Page 166: ... or Theater 3 Press the controller LOGIC7 spatial sound is switched on To switch off the spatial sound effect Select Off and press the controller LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trade marks of Lexicon Inc a company of the Harman International Group Individual High End Audio System You can choose between stereo and multichan nel playback surround 1 Select Surround Settings and press the c...

Page 167: ...tings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Audio and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Reset is selected and press the con troller 6 In vehicles equipped with t...

Page 168: ... the controller Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the corre sponding direction The system switches to the next displayed sta tion You can also change the station with the but tons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Changing selection criteria In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed You can choose from the foll...

Page 169: ...ess the but ton for the corresponding direction for an extended time To stop scanning press the button again Selecting the frequency manually With Manual you can select stations that can be received in addition to those displayed 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top 3 Select Manual and press the controller 4 Turn the controller to...

Page 170: ...ontroller Presets is displayed 6 Turn the controller until the desired mem ory location is selected 7 Press the controller The station is stored The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond the stations are stored for the remote control currently in use Via programmable memory keys You can store a station on...

Page 171: ...displayed 3 Select RDS and press the controller RDS is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use High Definition Radio Many stations transmit analog and digital sig nals You can receive these stations digitally for improved sound quality A digital radio network must be available to be able to receive digital stations Switching digital radio reception on off iDrive fo...

Page 172: ...y 4 Change to the next program of the digital station using the buttons on the radio or steering wheel You can store a station refer to page 168 Updating digitally receivable stations If on a longer journey you move out of the reception range of the stations originally received you can update the list of stations received with the strongest signals 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Mov...

Page 173: ...ty 1 Select the station and press the controller 2 Select Details and press the controller The information is displayed When you change to another digitally received station any additional information is displayed after a brief interruption Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 174: ...backwards to call up Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displayed These channels are enabled Enabling 1 Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller A telephone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required for enabling or disabling 2 To enable the channel Dial the phone number Disabling...

Page 175: ...Categories All channels sorted by category e g news jazz 3 Press the controller 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category and press the controller The channels of this category are displayed 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 7 Select Details and press the controller Additional information The name of the channel an...

Page 176: ...corre sponding direction The system switches to the next enabled chan nel Notes When more than 4 seconds go by and no signal is received a message appears on the Control Display Under some circumstances e g depend ing on environmental or topographic con ditions it may not be possible to receive any signal The satellite radio cannot influence this A signal may not be available in tunnels or undergr...

Page 177: ...ve iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Select CD and press the controller 4 If necessary move the highlight marker to the second field from the top On cars with a CD changer select CD and press the controller to start the ...

Page 178: ...keys You can store a CD compartment of the CD changer on the programmable memory keys to start the CD changer refer to page 21 Selecting a track Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track is reached The track is displayed on the Control Display You can also change the track with the buttons on the steering wheel refer to pa...

Page 179: ...pling tracks Scan All tracks on the current CD are automatically sampled once in succession 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller Stop sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller Track sampling is interrupted and the selected track is played on Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and pres...

Page 180: ... selected track select Repeat track and press the controller To repeat all the tracks in the current directory select Repeat directory and press the controller Stop repeating 1 Press the controller 2 Select Repeat track or Repeat directory and press the controller Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu...

Page 181: ...and hold the button for the corresponding direction The tracks can be heard but reproduction is distorted CD magazine The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the left side panel in the cargo bay Removing the CD magazine To insert or remove CDs from the CD magazine you must first remove it from the CD changer 1 Push the cover to one side arrow 1 2 Press the button arrow 2 The CD magazine is ejecte...

Page 182: ...If a CD DVD cannot be played first check if it has been inserted correctly Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to condensa tion on the CD DVD or the laser s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions with individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions only occur with individual CDs DVDs one of the following factors may be the cause Self recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions w...

Page 183: ...rt of the external device to the AUX in port Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until AUX is selected and press the con troller 4 Select AUX...

Page 184: ...USB device To connect the device use the included flexible adapter cable to protect the USB interface and your USB device against physical damage To play audio tracks over the vehicle s loud speaker system connect the USB device to port 2 After the device is connected for the first time the information on all tracks e g artist type of music and the playlists are transferred from the USB device to ...

Page 185: ... Selecting a track You can call up the tracks using the playlists and information With USB devices you can also call up tracks using the file directory The tracks can be displayed if they have been stored in the Latin alphabet 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Art ists and press the controller 2 Select a track and press the controller Displaying information about the track Any information abo...

Page 186: ...ce to extreme environmental conditions e g very high temperatures refer to the operating instructions of the audio device Otherwise the audio device may become damaged which could compromise safety while driving Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 KBit s the files may not play back correctly in every case Notes on connecting The USB audio interface acts...

Page 187: ...Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 185 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 188: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 189: ...Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone BMW Assist and BMW TeleServices Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 190: ...r a detailed description of safety precautions and informa tion we request that you direct your particular attention to the following Only make entries when the traffic situa tion allows you to do so Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being dis tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other ...

Page 191: ...ile phone some default settings may be necessary for the mobile phone e g using the following menu items Bluetooth switched on Connection without confirmation Reconnection Depending on the mobile phone type the power saving mode setting for example may result in a paired mobile phone not being detected by the vehicle For pairing purposes define any number as the Bluetooth passkey e g 1 This Blue t...

Page 192: ...sages first on the mobile phone display or on the iDrive requesting you to enter the same Bluetooth passkey previously determined by you 12 Enter the Bluetooth passkey Depending on the mobile phone you will have approx 30 seconds to enter your Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and the Control Display 13 Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top select Confirm passkey and press ...

Page 193: ...nternet at www bmw com Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile phone and vehicle match The same Blue tooth passkey must be entered on the mobile phone s display and via iDrive Did it take you more than 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth passkey Only a limited number of devices can be connected with the mobile phone If neces sary delete connections with other devices Is the mobile phone no longer re...

Page 194: ...The selected mobile phone moves up one posi tion on the list Unpairing the mobile phone from the vehicle Should you no longer wish to operate a mobile phone via the vehicle you can delete the mobile phone s pairing data iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Switch off the mobile phone 2 Press the button to call up the start menu 3 Press the controller to open the menu 4 Select Settings...

Page 195: ... menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Bluetooth and press the controller 5 Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top select Settings and press the controller 6 Select Bluetooth communication active and press the controller to activate or deac tivate the link The Bluetooth link is activated The Bluetooth link is deactivated Adjusting volume Turn the knob during ...

Page 196: ...ce the volume of the hands free sys tem Requirements The mobile phone s pairing data are stored by the vehicle and the mobile phone is oper ational The engine is running or the ignition is switched on The mobile phone is recognized by the vehicle Calling up communication Many of the functions described below are con trolled using the Communication menu iDrive for operating principle refer to page ...

Page 197: ... person you are talking to the display of phone numbers must be enabled by your provider Via programmable memory keys You can store phone numbers on the program mable memory keys to call these numbers directly refer to page 21 Ending a call Press the button on the steering wheel Alternatively 1 Select the phone number and press the controller 2 End call is selected Press the controller Selecting a...

Page 198: ...n the Control Display 1 Select Phone and press the controller 2 Select A Z and press the controller 3 To limit the number of displayed entries select the initial letter of the desired entry and press the controller 4 Select the desired entry and press the con troller 5 Select Call and press the controller The system dials the number If different phone numbers are stored in the mobile phone under o...

Page 199: ...er 2 Select Delete all numbers and press the controller 3 If applicable select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If BMW Assist has not been enabled for you you can have several service numbers dis played BMW Roadside Assistance if you need help in the event of a breakdown BMW Service if you wish to schedule a ser vice appointment for example BMW Customer Relations for in...

Page 200: ...cted 3 Select the desired touch tone character and press the controller Each selection is transmitted immediately and is confirmed by a tone depending on the type of mobile phone you are using Switching between mobile phone and hands free system From mobile phone to hands free system You can continue ongoing calls outside of the vehicle s Bluetooth range via the hands free system as long as the en...

Page 201: ...s by announcements or questions The same prerequisites apply as for operation via iDrive refer to page 193 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating the system 1 Briefly press the button on the steering wheel A sound signal indicates that you can say commands 2 Say the command Ending canceling operation by voice commands Press the button on the steering wheel or In dialogs where tex...

Page 202: ...mber can be repeated as often as you like Deleting phone numbers All digits entered up to this point are deleted Voice phone book The phone book entries can be called up auto matically from your mobile phone s memory Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established Redialing The Redial command calls up Redial Command Voice control response Dial number Plea...

Page 203: ...ver 2 Insert the snap in adapter in the front and press it downward until it engages To remove the snap in adapter Press area 1 Inserting mobile phone 1 If applicable remove the protective cap from the mobile phone s antenna connector so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 With its buttons facing upward slide the mobile phone up towards the electrical con tact points and pres...

Page 204: ...Telephoning 202 Removing mobile phone Press the button Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 205: ...o the BMW Assist Response Center The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Automatic Collision Notification Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center after a serious accident If possible the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Enhanced Roadside Assistance You can call BMW Road...

Page 206: ...arrangement of the switches and indi cator lamps varies slightly among vehicle equipment versions 2 Press the button for at least 2 seconds The BMW Assist Response Center will connect you with BMW Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller forwards to select Communication 3 If necessary ...

Page 207: ...er 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Auto Request and press the con troller Manual BMW Teleservice Call You can transmit data regarding your vehicle s service status to your BMW center when you wish to arrange a service appointment 1 Press the button This opens the start menu ...

Page 208: ... dis played 6 Select Options and press the controller 7 Select Update services and press the controller Contacting BMW Customer Relations For all information related to your vehicle you can call BMW Customer Relations 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller forwards to select Communication 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controlle...

Page 209: ...erge and press the control ler 5 Select Start service and press the con troller The BMW Assist Response Center will connect you with a BMW Assist Concierge Displaying transmitted data Select a received message if applicable and press the controller Dialing a phone number or transferring an address for destination guidance 1 Select Options and press the controller 2 Select a menu item Press Call to...

Page 210: ...ontroller Activating BMW Assist BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser vices Requirements Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current location Reception is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky Leave vehicle ignition switched on during the activation process Activating 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the control...

Page 211: ...er menu the activation process continues in the background Displaying vehicle data When BMW Assist is enabled you can have the system display the Telematics ID The Telematics ID identifies your vehicle These data are transmitted to your BMW center 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the cont...

Page 212: ...BMW Assist 210 until Assist profile is selected and press the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 213: ...211 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 214: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 215: ...aintain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and roadside assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 216: ...displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing Manually releasing the fuel filler door In the event of a malfunction you can release the fuel filler door manually Coupe 1 Remove the cover from the right hand side wall of the cargo bay 2 Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol The fuel filler door is released Convertible 1 Loosen the right hand cargo bay trim panel by turning the screws by 90 see arr...

Page 217: ... below the speci fied minimum fuel grade Otherwise the engine could be damaged Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10Ξ ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8Ξ oxygen by weight that is 15Ξ MTBE or ...

Page 218: ...vides all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom mended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressures observe the following Tire sizes for your vehicle Load conditions Maximum allowable driving speed...

Page 219: ...00 Front 245 35 ZR 19 33 230 33 230 41 280 Rear 265 35 ZR 19 35 240 35 240 44 300 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 251 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires C...

Page 220: ...comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia...

Page 221: ...in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 1 6 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions In the interest of safety new tires should be installed Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire s circumfe...

Page 222: ... combi nation again as soon as possible Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM electronics When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires or vice versa only use wheels with TPM electronics otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a puncture refer to page 92 Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Recommended tire brands Certain makes of tire are recomme...

Page 223: ...er for more information Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only Observe the manufac turer s instructions when mounting snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or 50 km h Ensure that the snow chains are sufficiently tensioned at all times If necessary retension as specified by the snow chain manufacturer Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted...

Page 224: ...asing Pull the lever Opening To avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the engine compartment Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down otherwise injuries may result Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 20 in 50 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that t...

Page 225: ...42 4 Filler neck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions Checking oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic oil level monitor The oil level can be displayed when the engine is warm Continuous short distance travel or a very sporty driving style may make measure ment impossible Display in the instru...

Page 226: ... oil immediately to avoid engine damage 4 Oil level is too high Have the vehicle checked immedi ately otherwise the excess oil may lead to engine damage 5 A value cannot be read at this time The engine is not yet warm Quick measurement In addition to the automatic measurement you can also determine the current oil level manu ally e g after adding engine oil but such mea surements are less accurate...

Page 227: ... minimum value add engine oil immediately to avoid engine damage Engine oil level too high Have the vehicle checked immedi ately otherwise the excess oil may lead to engine damage Please observe recalculated service inter val for engine oil Do not add engine oil Before resuming your trip note the newly calculated distance remaining to the next oil service refer to page 78 Have the system checked a...

Page 228: ... 47 206 for extended periods your BMW center will be glad to rec ommend an optimal oil Coolant Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot Escaping coolant can cause burns Coolant consists of half water and half additive Not all commercially available additives are suit able for your BMW Ask your BMW center for suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine dam...

Page 229: ...ons Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your BMW Service Advi sor can read out this data from the remote con trol unit and propose an optimized mainte nance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that yo...

Page 230: ...isit your nearest BMW center as soon as possible Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions related components especially the catalytic converter The warning lamp comes on if the gas cap is not properly tightened and the OBD system assumes that fuel vapor is escaping If the gas cap is then tightened the warning lamp should go out within a few days Event data recorders ...

Page 231: ... discs can corrode Automatic car washes Preference should be given to cloth car washes Do not use high pressure car washes otherwise water may drip into the vehicle around the windows Before driving into a car wash ensure that it is suitable for your BMW Check the following Dimensions of your vehicle refer to page 249 If necessary fold in the exterior mirrors refer to page 51 Maximum permissible t...

Page 232: ... wet hardtop water drops may run into the cargo bay If nec essary remove items from the cargo bay beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling Paintwork care Regular care contributes to value retention and protects the paintwork against the long term effects of damaging substances Region specific environmental influences can damage the vehicle paintwork Therefore it is important to adapt the freque...

Page 233: ...her have an abrasive effect leading to increased wear and causing the leather surface to become brittle prematurely Therefore fre quently clean the leather of dust using a cloth or vacuum cleaner In particular ensure that light colored leather is cleaned regularly as it has a tendency to soil more easily Treat the leather twice a year using a leather lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack...

Page 234: ...evice Otherwise surfaces or electrical components may be corroded or damaged CD DVD drives Do not use a cleaning CD as it may dam age parts of the drive Vehicle storage If your vehicle is to be decommissioned for longer than three months your BMW center or a workshop that operates according to BMW specifications will be glad to advise you Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 235: ...ribu tion to vehicle safety They should therefore be handled carefully BMW recommends hav ing your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or some...

Page 236: ...med only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Otherwise if such work is carried out improperly the high voltage in the system presents the danger of fatal injuries Access to the lamps 1 Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock 2 Remove the upper cover from the head lamp To do so use a sc...

Page 237: ...r by positioning the bottom edge first and then turning both locks all the way to the right Tail lamps Turn signal PY21W bulb 21 watts Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid H21W bulb 21 watts Other lamps W16W bulb 16 watts The tail lamps are divided in two parts One part is in the luggage compartment lid the other is in the fender 1 Turn signal 2 Roadside parking lamp tail lamp LED 3 Backup la...

Page 238: ... place 5 Reattach the cover in the cargo bay Coupe Lamps in the luggage compartment lid 1 Using a screw driver remove the fastening plugs on the edge and in the handle recesses of the luggage compartment lid trim To do so first loosen the top part of the plug see arrow and then completely remove the plug by pulling on its bottom part Remove the trim 2 Unlock the bulb holder by turning it to the le...

Page 239: ...necessary erect a warning triangle or warn ing flasher at a suitable distance Adhere to country specific regulations Preparations The M Mobility System is located in the cargo bay under the floor board If possible leave any foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire in place Instructions on how to use the M Mobility System can also be found on the device itself Before using the M Mobility System...

Page 240: ...ly drive approx 2 miles 3 km to evenly distribute the sealant in the tire Do not exceed a speed of 35 mph 60 km h If possible do not fall below a speed of 12 mph 20 km h Producing the tire inflation pressure 1 After driving approx 2 miles 3 km stop at a suitable location 2 Connect connection hose 9 of the com pressor directly to the tire valve 3 Insert connector 3 into the cigarette lighter socket...

Page 241: ...osal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or hand them in to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Always secure the battery against tipping over during transport Power failure After a temporary power loss the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitialization Individual settings may likewise have been lost and...

Page 242: ... in the glove compartment and remove it Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box See the rear of the cover for information on fuse assignment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 243: ...further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Assist Response Center will be able to initiate further steps to assist you under certain conditions If the circumstances allow this remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab lished You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation If the current location of your vehicle can be determined it ...

Page 244: ...e warning triangle is located on the left hand side of the cargo bay Press the tab to take it out Convertible The warning triangle is located in a holder in the luggage compartment lid Press the tabs to take it out Jump starting If the car s own battery is flat your BMW s engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle s battery You can also use the same method to help sta...

Page 245: ...mper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole 5 Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative termi n...

Page 246: ...ual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic Ensure that the parking lock P is not engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise be blocked When using the car wash function refer to page 61 note that the parking lock P is engaged automatically after approx 30 min utes blocking the rear wheels If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing takes long...

Page 247: ...g to turn M dual clutch transmission Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed Tow starting If possible do not tow start the vehicle but jump start the engine refer to page 242 Vehi cles with a catalytic converter should only be tow started when the engine is cold Manual transmission 1 Switch on hazard warning flashers comply with local regulations 2 Swit...

Page 248: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 249: ...e This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice command system and an index that will help you find information most quickly Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 250: ...ngine data M3 Displacement cu in cmμ 244 3 999 Number of cylinders 8 Maximum power output hp 414 at engine speed rpm 8 300 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 295 400 at engine speed rpm 3 900 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 251: ...e Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Coupe All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle dia 38 ft 5 in 11 7 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 252: ...Technical data 250 Convertible All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle dia 38 ft 5 in 11 7 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 253: ... 165 75 Cargo bay capacity cu ft liters 15 2 430 M3 Curb weight lbs kg 4 145 1 880 Approved gross weight lbs kg 5 027 2 280 Load lbs kg 882 400 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 337 1 060 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 800 1 270 Cargo bay capacity cu ft liters 7 4 12 4 210 350 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 16 6 63 Fuel grade page 215 including reserve of US gal liters approx 3 3 12 5 Wind...

Page 254: ...n Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change the scale in the assistance window 151 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 195 Phone To dial phone number 195 Dial number To display phone book 195 A to Z To select from phone book 195 Call or Dial name To display Top 8 195 Top 8 To redial 195 Redial To display Rec...

Page 255: ...teria 147 Route preference To switch on voice instructions 152 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 152 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 153 Repeat navigation info To show arrow display 150 Arrow display To display map 151 Map Map facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To open route 153 Route menu To open New route 153 New route To change scale 151 Scale...

Page 256: ...To switch on satellite radio 173 SAT radio To open Presets of the satellite radio 174 SAT radio presets To open All channels of the satellite radio 173 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of the satellite radio 173 SAT radio categories To open CD player 175 CD menu To switch on CD player 175 CD To open CD changer 175 CD changer menu To switch on CD changer 175 CD changer To select a CD in th...

Page 257: ...2 29 Door locks To open Steering wheel buttons 53 Steering wheel buttons To open MDrive 54 MDrive To open Lighting 68 Lighting To open BMW Service 204 BMW Service To open Service requirements 203 79 Service requirements To open Service 203 79 Service To display Check Control messages 82 Check Control messages To set brightness of Control Display 86 Brightness To open Units 73 Units To open Languag...

Page 258: ...ted air mode 105 Air recirculation on off 53 Air supply automatic climate control 104 ventilation 106 Air vents 103 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 215 Alarm system 35 avoiding unintentional alarms 36 interior motion sensor 36 switching off an alarm 35 tilt alarm sensor 36 All channels for satellite radio 173 All season tires refer to Winter tires 220 All stations displaying with the radio 166 AM...

Page 259: ...o First aid pouch 242 Bar refer to Towing methods 244 Base plate for telephone or mobile phone refer to Snap in adapter in the center armrest storage compartment 113 Bass tone control 163 Bass sounds refer to Treble and bass 163 Battery 239 charging 239 disposal 38 239 jump starting 242 remote control 28 temporary power failure 239 Battery renewal remote control 38 remote control for vehicle 38 Be...

Page 260: ...ensors and cameras 231 upholstery and cloth trim 231 washing the car manually 230 windows 230 wiper blades 230 Cargo securing 127 Cargo bay capacity 251 convenient access 37 folding up the floor panel 118 lamp refer to Interior lamps 102 opening from inside 33 opening from outside 33 Cargo loading securing cargo 127 stowing cargo 127 vehicle 126 Car jack jacking points 239 Car key refer to Remote ...

Page 261: ... 164 Concierge 207 Concierge service 207 Condensation refer to When the vehicle is parked 126 Condition Based Service CBS 227 Configuring settings refer to Personal Profile 28 Confirmation signals for locking unlocking the vehicle 31 Connecting vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical appliances 115 Consumption refer to Average consumption 75 Consumption indicator refer to Average consumption...

Page 262: ...or audio mode 183 Dial for mobile phone 195 Dial number 195 Digital clock 73 Digital compass 111 Digital radio refer to High Definition Radio 169 Digital Versatile Disc refer to Drive for navigation DVD 162 Dimensions 249 Directional indicators refer to Turn signals 68 Direction instructions refer to Voice instructions 152 Directory for navigation refer to Address book 144 Displacement refer to En...

Page 263: ... compartment lid from inside 34 Emergency Request 241 Emergency services refer to Roadside Assistance 241 Enabled services 208 Enabled TeleServices 206 End call 195 Engine breaking in 124 data 248 overheated refer to Coolant temperature 74 speed 248 starting 60 starting convenient access 36 switching off 60 Engine compartment 223 Engine coolant refer to Coolant 226 Engine oil adding 225 BMW Mainte...

Page 264: ...cifications 215 tank contents refer to Capacities 251 Fuel clock refer to Fuel gauge 74 Fuel display refer to Fuel gauge 74 Fuel filler door 214 releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 214 Fuses 239 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 109 Gasoline refer to Average consumption 75 Gasoline refer to Required fuel 215 Gasoline display refer to Fuel gauge 74 Gasol...

Page 265: ...iew 16 selecting a menu item 19 setting the date and time 80 start menu 17 status information 20 switching menu pages 19 symbols 18 iDrive operating principle 16 Ignition 59 switched off 60 switched on 59 Ignition key refer to Remote control 28 Ignition key position 1 refer to Radio readiness 59 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 59 Ignition lock 59 i menu 18 Imprint 2 Indicator and warn...

Page 266: ...Lock buttons doors refer to Locking 33 Locking adjusting confirmation signal 31 from inside 33 from outside 30 without remote control refer to Convenient access 36 Locking and unlocking doors confirmation signals 31 from inside 32 from outside 29 Low beam headlamps 99 automatic 99 Lower back support refer to Lumbar support 46 Luggage compartment lid 33 convenient access 37 emergency operation refe...

Page 267: ...hnical refer to For your own safety 5 Monitor refer to iDrive controls 16 Monitoring system for tire pressures refer to Flat Tire Monitor 90 Monitor on off 53 Most recent mobile phone numbers 196 MP3 refer to Compressed audio files 175 M settings 54 55 Multifunctional steering wheel refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals headlamp flasher 68 refer to Wi...

Page 268: ... computer 77 Outside temperature warning 73 Overheated engine refer to Coolant temperature 74 P Paintwork care 230 Park assistant refer to Park Distance Control 87 Park Distance Control PDC 87 Parked car operation 107 Parked car ventilation 107 Parked car ventilation 107 activating switch on times 108 preselecting switch on times 107 switching on and off directly 107 Parking vehicle 60 Parking aid...

Page 269: ...96 Receiving level of mobile phone refer to Status information 20 Recirculated air mode 105 Recirculation of air refer to Recirculated air mode 105 Reclining seat refer to Backrest 46 Recording times refer to Stopwatch 85 Redial on the mobile phone 196 Refueling 214 Releasing hood 222 Remaining distance refer to Cruising range 75 Remote control 28 battery renewal 38 convenient access 36 garage doo...

Page 270: ...mirror memory 49 saving a setting refer to Seat and mirror memory 49 sitting safely 45 Securing cargo 118 120 Securing the vehicle from inside 32 from outside 29 Select as destination 143 207 Select current speed 85 Selecting a country for navigation 137 Selecting an audio source 162 Selecting menu items 19 Selecting new scale for navigation 151 Selector lever positions 62 Sequential M Gearbox wit...

Page 271: ...rt Plus 68 Sport with EDC 90 Spray nozzles refer to Cleaning windshield and headlamps 70 Stability control refer to Driving stability control systems 88 Start stop button 59 starting the engine 60 switching off the engine 60 Start guidance 139 Starting refer to Starting the engine 60 Starting assistance refer to Jump starting 242 Starting difficulties jump starting 242 Starting the engine start st...

Page 272: ...52 Time 81 Time Date 81 82 Time format 82 Timer refer to Preselecting switch on times 107 Timer 2 for parked car ventilation 108 Timer 1 for parked car ventilation 108 Tire inflation pressure 216 loss 92 Tire pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 90 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 92 resetting the system 93 system limitations 92 warning lamp 94 Tire puncture refer toFlat Tire Monitor 92 Tire Qu...

Page 273: ... Trunk lid refer to Luggage compartment lid 33 Turning circle refer to Dimensions 249 Turn signal indicators indicator warning lamp 12 triple turn signal 68 Turn signals 68 Tying down loads refer to Cargo loading 127 U Unchanged 54 66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQR 218 Units 77 Units average consumption 77 temperature 77 Universal garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control ...

Page 274: ...s 249 Wheels new 219 Wheels and tires 216 Width refer to Dimensions 249 Wind deflector 42 Windows 38 convenient operation 30 convenient operation with convenient access 37 opening closing 38 pinch protection system 39 Windows indicator on Control Display 16 Windshield cleaning 70 Windshield wash 69 filling capacity reservoir 251 nozzles 70 reservoir for washer fluid 70 washer fluid 70 Windshield w...

Page 275: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Page 276: ...01 41 0 014 962 ue iDrive BL001496200S The Ultimate Driving Machine More about BMW bmwusa com Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 962 02 08 BMW AG ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 2008 M3

Reviews:

Related manuals for 2008 M3

Brands by name

Popular brands

BMW 2008 M3, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 2008 M3

Reviews:

Related manuals for 2008 M3

Brands by name

Popular brands