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BMW 2009 M3, Owner'S Manual

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Under the hood

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Under the hood

Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge. 

If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed 
only by a BMW center or by a workshop that 
work according to BMW repair procedures with 
correspondingly trained personnel. If this work 
is not carried out properly, there is a danger of 
subsequent damage and related safety haz-
ards.

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Hood

Releasing

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.

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Press the release handle and open the hood.

Closing

Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 10 in/
25 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.

Make sure that the closing path of the 
hood is clear, otherwise injuries may 

result. 
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle 
that the hood is not completely closed, stop at 
once and close it securely.

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Summary of Contents for 2009 M3

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 1 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 2 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...uctions 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 tion Booklet for US models or a...

Page 4: ...erpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VIII 08 08 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 2 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...ing tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M3 engineering Navigation 126 Navigation system 127 Destination entry 137 Destination guidance 143 What to do if Entertainment 146 On off and tone 149 Radio 152 Satellite radio 154 CD player and CD changer 161 Music collection 165 AUX IN port 166 USB audio interface mobile phone audio interface Communications 172 Telephone 183 Contacts 185 BMW A...

Page 6: ... 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 country spe cific equipment and option...

Page 7: ...y 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 approved by BMW and Original BMW Part...

Page 8: ...ran 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 Canadian models Reporting safet...

Page 9: ... 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 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 7 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Editi...

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Page 11: ... 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 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 9 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...r 48 1 Convertible opening and closing windows jointly 36 2 Convertible opening and closing rear windows 35 3 Opening and closing front windows 35 6 Parking lamps low beams 92 Low beams 92 Automatic headlamp control 92 Adaptive Head Light 93 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 10 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...ent lighting 94 9 Windshield wipers 65 Rain sensor 65 10 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 55 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 acti vation system 22 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone b...

Page 14: ...on Computer 69 8 Display for Gear display M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 58 With manual transmission Computer 69 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 72 Odometer and trip odometer 68 Checking oil level 203 Settings and information 71 There is a Check Control message 76 9 Fuel gauge 69 10 Resetting the trip odometer 68 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 12 Dienstag...

Page 15: ... of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control refer to page 76 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 92 High beams headlamp flasher 94 Parking brake applied 57 MDrive 50 M Dynamic Mode 82 Lamp flashe...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 14 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...moved in four directions 18 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 82 21 Electronic Damper Control EDC 83 22 M Engine Dynamics Control POWER 64 23 Programmable memory keys 20 24 Switching audio sources on off and adjust ing volume 146 25 Ejecting CD DVD 146 Air distribution to the windshield 97 Air distribution to the upper body area 97 Air distribution to the fo...

Page 18: ...quipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons You can use the buttons to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings Move in four directions arrow 3 Turn arrow 4 Push arrow 5 Operate the controller only when traffic and road conditions allow this to avoid endangering the car s occupants and other road users by being distracted ba8...

Page 19: ...s shown in white can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller A new menu is displayed or the function is exe cuted Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After selecting a menu item e g Radio a new menu is displayed on a panel Th...

Page 20: ...d menu Adjusting settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed 3 Press the controller to confirm the setting The scroll bar on the right side indicates whether additional menu items or set tings can be selected that are currently not vis ible Example setting the clock 1 Press the MENU button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settings is...

Page 21: ...ffic bulletins are switched off Other displays Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system SwitchingtheControlDisplay off on 1 Press the OPTION button 2 Switch off display Press the controller to switch on Split screen Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e g information from the ...

Page 22: ...ons for the navigation on off 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Select the symbol using the controller 4 Press the desired key for longer than two seconds Executing a function Press the button The function is executed immediately This means for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying memory key assignments Touch the button with a finger Do not wear gloves or use objects Dis...

Page 23: ...y time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically Destination search the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle The only letters offered for entering addresses are those for which data are available Town city names can be entered with the spell ing used in any of the languages available on the Control Display Symbol Function Press the controller delete ...

Page 24: ... language in which the voice activation system is operating so that the spoken commands can be identified Selecting the language for iDrive refer to page 79 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating voice activation system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice activation system is ready to receive s...

Page 25: ...d responses from the system are abbrevi ated 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Speech mode 4 To select the setting Default Short Notes For information on voice control of the telephone refer also to the separate Owner s Manual For voice commands bear in mind the follow ing Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can chan...

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Page 27: ...mplete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 25 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ... 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 imple mented This means that your personal settings w...

Page 29: ... engages and releases the locks on the following Doors Luggage compartment lid Fuel filler door Convertible glove compartment 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 In addition if the remote control is used the welcome lamps interior lamps and the door s courtesy lamps are switched ...

Page 30: ...ertible convenient closing Within a range of approx 13 ft 4 m from the vehicle you can close the retractable hardtop and the windows using the remote control for convenient access Hold the button down The retractable hardtop and the windows are closed Watch during the closing process to ensure that no one is injured Releasing the button interrupts the closing process Switching on interior lamps Wh...

Page 31: ...nvenient access only the driver s door can be locked and unlocked with the integrated key via the door lock Convertible if hardtop movement via the remote control is interrupted briefly the move ment will be completed more quickly if you keep the corresponding button pressed continu ously If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control the battery in the remote control is dis charged Use ...

Page 32: ...lock Convertible you can operate the windows and the retractable hardtop via the door lock 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 d...

Page 33: ...n 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 there is sufficient clearance before opening the luggage compartment lid Opening from inside Press the button the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has ...

Page 34: ...own Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear other wise injuries may result Coupe Convertible To close the luggage compartment lid press it down lightly The lid is closed automatically Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds When a door the hood or the luggage com partment lid is opened To movements inside the vehicle Interior motion sensor refer t...

Page 35: ...has not been disturbed while you were away If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition but for no longer than approx 5 minutes your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system reacts e g to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle Interior motion sensor Coupe In ord...

Page 36: ...ore first familiarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 26 Special features regarding the use of conve nient access are described below If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing windows the glass roof or retract able hardtop the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle Please repeat the opening or closing procedure if nec ess...

Page 37: ...he vehicle or is malfunctioning Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked If necessary insert another remote control into the ignition lock The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle After the engine is switched off the engine can only be restarted within approx 10 seconds The indi...

Page 38: ...no door is opened Convenient operation For information on convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock refer to page 27 or 30 For information on closing with conve nient access refer to Locking on page 28 Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly Despite the pinch protec...

Page 39: ...and For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock refer to page 27 or 30 After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni tion is switched off you can still operate the roof for approx 1 minute as long as no door has been opened Pinch protection system If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur ing closing from approximately the mid...

Page 40: ...that you close the retractable hardtop when you park the vehicle Not only does the closed hardtop protect the vehicle interior against unanticipated weather dam age it also offers theft protection However even when the hardtop is closed valuables should only be stored in the locked cargo bay Do not attach roof rack systems to the retractable hardtop and in particular do not attach magnetic racks D...

Page 41: ...imum loading height under the cargo bay partition refer to the label in the cargo bay showing a line indicat ing the maximum height Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is closed The vehicle should be parked on fairly level ground Excessive angle is indicated by a lamp Opening and closing When the vehicle is stationary and at radio readiness or beyond refer to page 55 If possible conserve the b...

Page 42: ...ind deflector from the protec tive cover and unfold it arrows 1 2 Press together the top and bottom parts of the wind deflector until the catch engages arrow 2 3 Push the fastening pin arrow 3 into the opening provided on the right side of the vehicle until it snaps into place Remove the protective caps beforehand if necessary 4 Push the fastening pin arrow 4 into the opening provided on the left ...

Page 43: ...t Loading function Cargo can still be loaded on the rear seat of the vehicle even if the wind deflector has been installed 1 Lower all windows 2 Fold down the top section of the wind deflector arrow 1 3 Turn the rotary handle to position arrow 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 ...

Page 44: ...his effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 88 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 increased risk of injury in the event of an accident Head restraints refe...

Page 45: ...e lever and move the thigh support for ward or back Electrical adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 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 lumba...

Page 46: ... a rear collision of a sufficient strength the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head Do not use seat or head restraint covers that could impair the function of the active head restraint Otherwise the protective func tion of the active head restraint will not be ensured and its full potential in reducing the risk of injury in the event of a rear collision may not be realized In the...

Page 47: ...o raise pull up To lower press the button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint down Removing 1 Pull up as far as it will go 2 Press the button arrow 1 tilt the rear seat backrest slightly forward and pull the head restraint all the way out Only remove the head restraints if no pas sengers will be sitting in the rear Reinstall head restraints before transporting passengers in the rear Entering the ...

Page 48: ...rature To switch off Press button longer If you continue driving within approx 15 minutes the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power The LEDs stay lit Seat and mirror memory You can store and call up two different combi nations of driver s seat and exterior mirror position...

Page 49: ...d the driver s seat is free of obstacles Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects as a result of a rearward movement of the seat The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons Selecting automatic call up iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Last seat position auto The...

Page 50: ... hand over extends automatically and presents the safety belt in a position that is convenient for fastening it around you After you have fastened your safety belt the belt hand over retracts to its original position Even if you have not yet fastened your safety belt the belt hand over will retract if you Wait for more than approx one minute Open the corresponding door Start to drive Closing the r...

Page 51: ...h of the vehicle Automatic heating Depending on the outside temperature both exterior mirrors are heated automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Passenger side mirror tilt function automatic curb monitor Activating 1 Push the switch to the position for the driver s side mirror arrow 1 2 Engage reverse gear or transmission posi tion R The glass of the mirror on the p...

Page 52: ...hicle on the Control Dis play and activate them using the button on the steering wheel Configuring settings You can set MDrive on the Control Display when the ignition is switched on iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 MDrive The functions contained in MDrive are dis played Drivelogic M dual clutch transmission with Drivel ogic shift modes and Drivelogic drive programs ref...

Page 53: ...he button again when the indicator lamp is no longer flashing You can change individual settings outside of MDrive even when MDrive is activated e g using the buttons on the center console To reactivate all settings made on the Control Dis play for MDrive press the button twice Resetting the settings You can reset all MDrive settings to their default values 1 Settings 2 MDrive 3 Move the controlle...

Page 54: ...c Damper Control programs refer to page 83 Shift lights Shift Lights refer to page 62 4 Select the desired function 5 Select the desired setting The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 52 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 55: ...estraint 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 restraint systems can increase the...

Page 56: ... 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 retaining strap does not run ove...

Page 57: ...tton 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 are dis played in the instrumen...

Page 58: ...tarter 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 34 1 Depress the brake 2 Press the start stop button The engine starts with the selector ...

Page 59: ...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 parking brake lever Otherwise excessive force...

Page 60: ...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 hold the vehicle on inclines by ...

Page 61: ... You 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...

Page 62: ...k 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 are bl...

Page 63: ...er 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 82...

Page 64: ... 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 protect the engine Avoid engine speeds in this range at all costs Switching the Shift Lights on off For op...

Page 65: ...e Dynamic Stability Control DSC refer to page 83 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 driving off is controlled 6 If you wish you can adjust the drive off engine speed by up to approx 500 rpm Incr...

Page 66: ...the POWER button lights up You can also set and call up your preferred program via MDrive refer to page 50 After the ignition is switched off and the engine is restarted the program set for the remote control in use is active refer to M Key settings on page 51 Turn signals headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point...

Page 67: ...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 automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button a...

Page 68: ...ir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure the correct concentration is maintained Capacity Approx 4 8 US quarts 4 5 liters Cruise control The concept Cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx 20 mph or 30 km h The car then stores and maint...

Page 69: ... the speed Decreasing speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 2 until the desired speed is displayed Each time the lever is pulled to the resis tance point the desired speed is decreased by approx 1 mph or 1 km h Each time the lever is pulled beyond the resistance point the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km...

Page 70: ...unds and a warning lamp lights up There is an increased risk of black ice Black ice can also form at temperatures above Select the symbol 377 36 You should therefore 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 switched on press button 1 in the instrument cluster When...

Page 71: ...ger 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 soo...

Page 72: ...reset average fuel consumption press the button in the 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 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Displays on the Onboard info Cruising range Distance from destination Estimated time of arrival if A distance was manually entered into th...

Page 73: ...are on instrument lighting brightness 94 4 Calling up Check Control 76 5 Setting the time 74 6 Setting the date 75 7 Viewing service requirement display 72 8 Switching Shift Lights on off 62 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...

Page 74: ...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 55 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 SERVICE INFO ...

Page 75: ...nance regimen on the Control Display iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Move the controller to the left Symbols No service is currently ...

Page 76: ...ler to the left More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 207 Automatic Service Request Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your BMW center prior to a service due date You can check when your BMW center was notified iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle sta...

Page 77: ...e 16 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed and then press the controller 5 Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed and then press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Format 5 Select the desired format and press the controller ...

Page 78: ...5 Create the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format is stored Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys tems monitored A Check Control message involves the...

Page 79: ...ctified They cannot be hidden If several malfunctions occur at the same time they are displayed in succes sion They are marked with the symbol shown here Other messages are automatically hidden after approx 20 seconds but are kept in memory They are marked with the symbol shown here Viewing stored Check Control messages 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the ap...

Page 80: ...operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Limit 3 Limit 4 Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed 5 Press the controller The speed limit is stored Applying your current speed as the limit iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Limit 3 Select current speed 4 Press the controller The system adopts your current speed as the limit Activating deactivating ...

Page 81: ...ume of the warn ing signals e g the fasten safety belt reminder relative to the entertainment sound output The warning signals have a fixed mini mum and maximum volume that cannot be dropped below or exceeded iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Tone 3 Volume settings Speed volume speed dependent vol ume control PDC volume of the PDC signal tone relative to the entertainmen...

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Page 83: ...n front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors if you are driving parallel to a wall Malfunction The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on PDC is malfunc tioning A message appears on the Control Display Have the system checked To avoid this problem keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effecti...

Page 84: ...ed even with DSC An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks as this could result in an accident M Dynamic Mode MDM M Dynamic Mode is a mode of the Dynamic Stability Control DSC that permits greater lon gitudinal and lateral acceleration when driving on dry surfaces yet with reduced driving ...

Page 85: ...d When driving with snow chains To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activating DSC Press the DSC OFF button again the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out For better control If the indicator lamp flashes DSC is regulating the drive and brak ing forces If the indicator lamps are on DSC is deactivated Electronic Damper Control EDC The concept Whenever the...

Page 86: ...alized for the cor rect tire inflation pressure The system must be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor rected or a wheel or tire has been changed System limitations The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden severe tire damage caused by external factors nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a ...

Page 87: ...oss of pressure in one or more tires Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must be reset while all tire infla tion pressures are correct Always use wheels with TPM electronics Oth erwise the system may malfunction Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed reset the system System limitations TPM ca...

Page 88: ...t is completed during your drive and can 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 iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Reset TPM 4 Start the engine do not drive away 5 Start the initialization using Reset TPM 6 Start to drive The tires...

Page 89: ... added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys tem TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are signif icantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly underin...

Page 90: ... on page 42 to ensure the best possible per sonal protection The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro vide adequate restraint When needed the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact The relevant side air bag supports the side upper body area The head air bag supports the h...

Page 91: ...g a child on the front passenger seat read the safety precau tions and handling instructions under Trans porting children safely refer to page 53 The front and side airbags can also be deacti vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer tain positions the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on In such cases the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the fron...

Page 92: ...nd the rear head restraints deploy within fractions of a second As a supplementary system to the reinforced windshield frame the rollover protection sys tem ensures that the necessary headroom is maintained for all vehicle occupants Always keep the area of movement of the rollover protection system clear In minor accidents you are protected by the fastened safety belt and depending on acci dent se...

Page 93: ... 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 service intervals refer to page 72 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 91 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BM...

Page 94: ...low beams are switched on and off automatically 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 93 In the situations described above the lamps then automatically switch from daytime runni...

Page 95: ...ated and are stored for the remote control currently in use Adaptive Head Light The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface Depending on the steering angle and other parameters the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road In tight curves at speeds up to 40 mph 70 km h e g on mountainous roads or when turni...

Page 96: ...the opposite direction to the pressure point arrow 3 Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the brightness level and the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Push button 1 up o...

Page 97: ... 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 for about 3 seconds Reading lamps There are reading lamps at the front and rear next to the interior lamps To switch on and off press the button ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 95 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edi...

Page 98: ...r 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 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 96 Dien...

Page 99: ...you switch between different tem perature settings in quick succession the automatic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature You can achieve maximum heating power with the highest setting regardless of the outside temperature The lowest setting effects continuous cooling Maximum cooling At outside temperatures above 32 7 0 6 and when the engine is running you obtai...

Page 100: ...ants in the outside air If nec essary the system blocks the supply of out side air and recirculates the inside air As soon as the concentration of pollutants in the outside air has decreased sufficiently the system automatically switches back to outside air supply Right hand LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air is permanently shut off The system then recirculates the air currentl...

Page 101: ...o change the direction of the airflow 3 Knurled wheel for more or less cool air from the vents for the upper body area Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction for instance if it has become too hot in the car Draft free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you Ventilation in the rear 1 Use the kn...

Page 102: ...r ventilation is switched on The symbol on the automatic climate control display flashes Preselecting switch on times iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate Timer 1 or Activate Timer 2 4 Timer 1 or Timer 2 5 Turn the controller set the hours 6 Press the controller the setting is accepted 7 Turn the controller set the minutes 8 Press the controller the setti...

Page 103: ... 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 Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory b...

Page 104: ... 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 universal remote control three t...

Page 105: ...and 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 change the zone setting briefly pre...

Page 106: ...ry set to right hand or left hand steering 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 ...

Page 107: ...ase plate refer to the separate Owner s Manual Opening Press the button see arrow Settings Slide the center armrest into the desired posi tion on the driver s side Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car s loudspeaker system AUX IN port refer to page 165 USB audio interface refer to page 166 Storage...

Page 108: ... 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 seat back rest or using the transport bag remove all containers f...

Page 109: ...selves 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 available Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to inser...

Page 110: ...ets or draw straps for securing suitcases and luggage refer to page 119 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 objects on or next to the cargo b...

Page 111: ...partment 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 may lead to a safety hazard due ...

Page 112: ...ge items with nets or tensioning straps refer to page 119 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 Take out the fi...

Page 113: ...t 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 capac ity of the transport bag is re...

Page 114: ... 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 opening With the cover folded do...

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Page 117: ...provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 115 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 118: ...ds 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 course of the vehicle s operat...

Page 119: ...ts 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 when you need it Hills To prevent ...

Page 120: ...e 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 the combined weight of the driver ...

Page 121: ...correctly other wise parts of the hardtop can be damaged refer to page 108 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 two more are on the rear cargo bay...

Page 122: ...e 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 rack You can find the applicable dat...

Page 123: ... 68 and Engine oil temperature on page 69 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 Braking correctly To keep the brake sy...

Page 124: ...on on race tracks results in a higher rate of 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 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 122 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999...

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Page 127: ...n enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 125 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 128: ...other road users in danger Updating the navigation data The navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can be updated using a navigation DVD Please contact the BMW center if you have any ques tions Inserting navigation DVD 1 Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD player with the labeled side facing up 2 Follow the instructions on the display 3 Enter the authorization code of the naviga tion DVD ...

Page 129: ...nd the instructions issued by the naviga tion system Otherwise vehicle occupants and other road users may be endangered Entering a destination manually The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of towns or streets This allows you to enter different spell ings and completes your entry automatically so that stored names can be called up quickly 1 Navigation 2 En...

Page 130: ...he street you can also enter the intersec tion or the house number If there are several streets with the same name 1 Change to the list of street names 2 Highlight the street a preview map is dis played 3 Select the street Entering a street without a destination town city You can also enter a street without specifying a town city In this case all streets of the same name in the specified state pro...

Page 131: ...search 4 Select Business address or Home address 5 Start guidance Storing a destination in the address book Store the destination in the address book after entering the destination 1 Open Options 2 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 3 Select an existing contact if available 4 Select Business address or Home address 5 Enter Last name and if necessary First name 6 Store in My Contacts S...

Page 132: ... Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Open Options 5 Edit destination Deleting the last destinations 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry or Delete all last destina tions Special destinations You can search for special destinations e g hotels and places of interest and start destina tion guidance to this location The search can be na...

Page 133: ...he map display as sym bols The display depends on the map scale and the category Special destinations At destination At a different destination Along route are listed according to their dis tance from the location where the search is being performed 3 Highlight the special destination The desti nation is displayed in the preview map 4 Select the special destination 5 Select the symbol Destination ...

Page 134: ...urn the controller change the scale Move the controller in one direction move the map First move the controller and turn it at the same time move the map diagonally to select a destination in one of the four regions 3 Press the controller to display additional menu items Select the symbol start destination guidance Specifying the street If the system cannot recognize a street or town city it displ...

Page 135: ...d The methods of entry depend on the nav igation data in use and the country and language settings Spelling the destination To enter a destination spell it in the way it is commonly spelled in the destination country Pronounce the letters smoothly and at normal volume avoiding excessive emphases and pauses The system can suggest up to 20 destinations that meet your entries Up to 7 entries at a tim...

Page 136: ... last destinations Trip planner The trip planner can be used to plan a trip with several legs to different destinations New trip Various intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Activate Trip with several dest 4 Trip list 5 New trip Entering intermediate destinations 1 Enter first dest in the trip if applicable Another destination in the trip 2 Enter addres...

Page 137: ...2 Select an intermediate destination 3 Open Options 4 Delete dest in the trip Deleting a trip 1 Trip list 2 Select the desired trip 3 Open Options 4 Delete all trips or Delete trip Opening the trip list The stored trips are listed in alphabetical order in the trip list 1 Trip planner 2 Yes 3 Trip list 4 Select a trip Importing trips A maximum of 30 trips with at most 50 intermediate destinations p...

Page 138: ...ing Monaco When you are entering the names of towns and streets the system will complete them automatically as soon as enough letters are available to ensure unambiguous identifica tion The system offers only those letters for selection of name entries that are stored in the vehicle Thus entry of erroneous or unregistered names is impossible ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 136 Dienstag 19 August 2008 1...

Page 139: ...oad As a result the routes recommended by the naviga tion system may not always be the same ones that you would choose based on personal expe rience The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Changing route criteria 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Route preference 4 Selecting a criterion Fast route time optimized route which is a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest...

Page 140: ...route Display the traffic bulletins and the driving distance for each route section 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 Highlight a section The section is displayed in the preview map Bypassing a section of the route During destination guidance you can revise the navigation system s route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road Enter the number of miles kilometers that you want to tra...

Page 141: ...idance the planned route is shown on the map 1 Navigation 2 Map The following functions are directly available in the map display 1 Starting stopping destination guidance 2 Switching voice instructions on off 3 Changing route criteria or selecting route alternatives 4 Special destinations 5 Displaying traffic bulletins 6 Interactive map 7 Settings for the map display 8 Changing scale Information i...

Page 142: ...dance traffic bulletins that are relevant to areas along the route are automatically displayed and taken into account in the route planning You can open all traffic bulletins manually via iDrive The traffic bulletins are shown in the map dis play Activating deactivating reception 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Receive Traffic Info In many metropolitan areas you can receive traffic information broad...

Page 143: ...c obstructions are displayed as gray bars at the edge of the calculated route Filtering of traffic bulletins You can filter which traffic bulletins are to be displayed by the system 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Open Options 4 Traffic Info categories 5 Select the filter Traffic bulletins of the selected category are displayed Traffic bulletins on incidents along the route are always displayed For your own ...

Page 144: ...Traffic Info First the traffic bulletins on the planned route are displayed The traffic bulletins are sorted in the order of their distance from the current vehicle position 3 Select Recommended detour This information is displayed even if you have called up another application on the Control Display ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 142 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2...

Page 145: ...ed Input any street in the selected town city and start destination guidance The letters for a destination cannot be selected during destination entry The stored data do not contain the data of the destination Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original Voice instructions are no longer issued before intersections during destination guidance The area has not yet been fully rec...

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Page 147: ...o CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 145 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 148: ...off In order to switch the entertainment sound out put on and off Press button 1 next to the CD player This symbol on the Control Display indi cates that sound output is switched off If equipped with a single drive the sound output is available for approx 20 minutes after the igni tion is switched off For sound output switch the unit back on Adjusting volume Turn button 1 next to the CD player unt...

Page 149: ...an choose between stereo and surround L7 Surround Surround Multi channel playback is simulated when play ing back an audio track in stereo Surround is automatically activated or deacti vated depending on the audio track selected LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trade marks of Lexicon Inc a company of the Harman International Group Volume Speed volume speed dependent volume control Navigat...

Page 150: ...e setting 3 To adjust turn the controller 4 To store press the controller Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting Reset ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 148 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 151: ...urn the controller or Press the button for the corresponding direction or Buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 Frequency selecting manually In Manual you can set stations that can be received in addition to those already being dis played 1 FM or AM 2 Manual 3 Call up the frequency To store the station press the controller Storing stations Via iDrive 1 FM or AM 2 Select the desired statio...

Page 152: ...igitally 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 for operating principle refer to page 16 1 FM or AM 2 Open Options 3 HD radio This symbol is displayed when a station is received digitally Some stations do not transmit the digital and analog signals simultaneously If you are in an ar...

Page 153: ...stations Storing a station 1 Presets 2 Store station 3 Select the desired station 4 Select the desired memory location Deleting a station 1 Select a station 2 Open Options 3 Delete entry ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 151 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 154: ...unobstructed view of the sky 2 Satellite radio 3 Open All Channels or the desired cate gory 4 Select the channel 5 If the channel has not yet been enabled then a phone number and the ESN elec tronic serial number are displayed 6 Call the phone number to have the channel enabled The channels can be disabled again via this phone number Disabling channels The channels can be disabled by phone To do s...

Page 155: ...display information 2 Open Options 3 Channel info Changing the channel using the buttons below the CD DVD drive Press the button for the corresponding direction The system switches to the next enabled chan nel Notes If 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 m...

Page 156: ... RW CD DA VCD SVCD Compressed audio files MP3 WMA AAC CD changer CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA Start playback Via iDrive Fill and insert the CD magazine refer to page 159 To start playback if a CD is already located in the player or changer iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the desired CD or DVD Ejecting a CD Press the button next to the CD player The C...

Page 157: ... Displaying information about the track If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically Artist Album title Number of tracks on the CD DVD Track file name Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order 1 Open Options 2 Random CDs DVDs with compressed audio files the directories and the tracks contained therein are played back in ran...

Page 158: ...h the parking brake set DVD video 1 CD DVD 2 Select a DVD with video content 3 DVD menu 4 Start the DVD via the DVD menu VCD SVCD 1 CD DVD 2 Select a CD with video content 3 Select track 4 Select the desired track The CD is started Video menu To open the Video menu 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Press the controller when Back is dis played Code Region 1 USA Canada 2 Japan Europe Middle Ea...

Page 159: ...e DVD menu refer also to the information on your DVD Language 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Audio Language 4 Select the desired language The languages that are available depend on the DVD Subtitles Subtitles can be selected if they are contained on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Subtitles 4 Select the desired language or Do not dis play subt...

Page 160: ...ler during playback 2 Open Options 3 Additional options 4 Viewing angle 5 Select the desired camera angle Opening the main menu back These functions are not contained on every DVD Therefore they may not be available for use 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 r...

Page 161: ...combined CD DVD e g DVDPlus otherwise the CD DVD can jam and will no longer eject General malfunctions BMW CD DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs DVDs than stationary devices would be If a CD DVD cannot be played first check if it has been inserted correctly Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to ...

Page 162: ...Care Clean the reflective signal side of CDs DVDs as needed by wiping it with a commercially avail able cleaning tissue in straight lines from the center of the disc outwards ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 160 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 163: ...ring the storage pro cess Do not switch to the CD DVD player and do not remove the CD from the CD DVD player as this will interrupt the storage process You can switch to the other audio sources without inter rupting the storage process Tracks from the current CD that have already been stored can be called up Interrupting storage 1 CD DVD 2 Storing 3 Cancel storing The storage process is interrupte...

Page 164: ...the corresponding album 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Music search 4 Select the desired category All entries are displayed in a list 5 To select the desired entry Open A Z search and enter the desired entry or Select the desired entry from the list 6 Select additional categories if desired The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order Not all categories need to be selected For example t...

Page 165: ... random order 1 Open Options 2 Random Managing music Albums Renaming an album The name of the album if available is automat ically entered when the album is stored If the name is unknown it can be changed later if needed 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Rename album 6 Select the letters individually Deleting an album An album cannot be deleted while a track...

Page 166: ...ore it is best to perform the backup dur ing a long trip 1 Start the engine 2 Connect the USB device to the USB inter face in the glove compartment 3 CD Multimedia 4 Music collection 5 Open Options 6 Music import export 7 Backup music on USB device Storing the music collection in the vehicle When storing music from the USB medium the existing music collection in the vehicle is replaced 1 CD Multim...

Page 167: ...ternal device to the AUX IN port Starting audio playback Connect the audio device switch it on and select a track Operate the system on the audio device Via iDrive iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 CD Multimedia 2 AUX front Adjusting volume The volume of the sound output depends on the audio device If the volume varies greatly from the other audio sources it makes sense to adjust t...

Page 168: ...bile phone audio interface USB storage device To connect the device use a flexible adapter cable to protect the USB inter face and your USB device against physical damage To play audio tracks over the vehicle s loud speaker system connect the USB device to port 1 After the device is connected for the first time the information on all tracks e g artist type of music and the playlists are transferre...

Page 169: ...ry from the list 5 Select additional categories if desired The tracks found are listed Not all catego ries need to be selected For example to search for all tracks by a certain artist call up that artist only All of the tracks by that artist are then displayed 6 Start play Restarting a track search New search Random play sequence You can play the tracks in the selected list in random order e g all...

Page 170: ...in the vehicle during operation Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface Do not connect USB hard disks Do not use the USB audio interface to charge external devices ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 168 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

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Page 173: ...ons This chapter describes how to use the telephone BMW Assist and TeleService Communications ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 171 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 174: ...ns and information 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 road users Suitable mobile phones Please ask ...

Page 175: ...1 Insert remote control all the way into the ignition lock 2 Switch on ignition without operating the brake or clutch or pressing the start stop button Preparation via iDrive iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 3 Telephone 4 Bluetooth 5 Add new phone The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis played Preparation via the mobile phone 6 Further steps must be carried out with the mobile phon...

Page 176: ...If neces sary delete connections with other devices Is the mobile phone no longer responding Switch the mobile phone off and on or briefly disconnect the power supply Connecting a particular mobile phone If more than one mobile phone is detected by the vehicle the mobile phone at the top of the list is connected A different mobile phone can be connected by selecting it iDrive for operating princip...

Page 177: ...gnition lock you can continue an ongoing call via the hands free system for sev eral minutes Voice quality If the person you are talking to is having difficul ties understanding you this may be due to excessive background noise The Full prepara tion package mobile phone can compensate for these noises to a certain extent To optimize voice quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce backgrou...

Page 178: ...ur mobile phone Toggling may not be sup ported by the service provider or may need to be enabled separately Accepting a call while speaking to another party This function may need to be enabled by the service provider and the mobile phone may have to be set up accordingly If a second call comes in during an active call you will hear a call waiting signal Accept The call is accepted and the existin...

Page 179: ...yed A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts Calling a contact 1 Select the desired contact A connection is established immediately if calling contacts with one phone number For contacts with several phone numbers 2 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact The entries in the contacts can be changed When a contact from the mobile phone is change...

Page 180: ... free system You can continue ongoing calls outside of the vehicle s Bluetooth range via the hands free system as long as the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Depending on your mobile phone the system automatically switches to hands free mode With mobile phones that do not automatically switch to hands free mode Depending on the type of mobile phone you are using it may be possible...

Page 181: ...name rather than a command is spoken canceling is only possible using the button on the steering wheel Having the possible commands read aloud The system recognizes specific commands that must be pronounced exactly word for word You can have the possible commands for any function read aloud to you Using alternative commands Often there is more than a single command to run a function e g Digits fro...

Page 182: ...ry An entry always consists of a name and a phone number To delete an entry You can delete any entry from the voice phone book To delete all entries Delete phone book deletes all entries in the phone book To read and dial entries You can have all entries in your voice phone book read aloud in the order in which they were entered and select a specific entry to establish a connection 1 Dial number 2...

Page 183: ...1 and remove the cover 2 Insert the snap in adapter in the front and press it downward until it engages To remove the snap in adapter Press button 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...

Page 184: ...ower you should avoid using the mobile phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press the button ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 182 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 185: ...at destination guid ance is possible for all addresses 6 Store contact in vehicle Specifying a contact as the home address A contact that has already been created can be stored as a home address It is placed at the top of the My contacts 1 Contacts 2 New contact 3 Fill in the entry fields Select the symbol next to the entry field 4 Open Options 5 Store as home address If the home address is delete...

Page 186: ... After an address has been corrected the con tact can be stored in the vehicle The address is not changed on the mobile phone Dialing phone numbers 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Edit contact 4 Change the entries 5 Move the controller to the left 6 Yes If a con...

Page 187: ...oncierge service When an infor mation message is received a list of the received messages is displayed automatically Messages The BMW Concierge messages and MyInfo messages from the BMW Assist portal are listed here 1 BMW Assist 2 Messages 3 Select the desired message Using an address for destination guidance Start guidance or Insert as dest in the trip Dialing a phone number Call number in messag...

Page 188: ...ination of the voice connection Starting TeleService Help 1 Park the vehicle in a safe place 2 Leave the ignition switched on 3 Set the parking brake 4 TeleService Help After completion of TeleService Help a voice connection is established to Roadside Assis tance Activating BMW Assist If the services included in a valid BMW Assist subscription are not displayed they may need to be activated 1 Make...

Page 189: ...ions 2 Update Canceling 1 Open Options 2 Cancel loading Internet 1 BMW Assist 2 Internet The start page is displayed The Internet pages may not be displayed in the same way as on a PC screen Flash and Java applications cannot be displayed Using the Internet Menu bar A menu bar is displayed for use To activate the menu bar move the controller to the left until the cursor is located in the menu bar ...

Page 190: ... address 3 Select OK Bookmarks favorites Adding a bookmark The page currently being displayed is stored as a bookmark 1 Select the symbol 2 Add to bookmarks Selecting a bookmark 1 Select the symbol 2 Select the desired bookmark Deleting a bookmark 1 Select the symbol 2 Open Options 3 Delete bookmark or Delete all book marks Defining a bookmark as the start page 1 Select the symbol 2 Open Options 3...

Page 191: ...W Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations The Customer Relations phone number is dis played If the vehicle is equipped with BMW Assist or the mobile phone preparation pack age a voice connection is established Service Request You can send a request to your BMW center to arrange a service appointment The TeleSer vice data is transmitted during a Service Request Your BMW center will ...

Page 192: ...Assist 2 Your BMW center Data transfer The status of the data transfer is displayed 1 BMW Assist 2 Data transfer Service status Display of all services available in the vehicle 1 BMW Assist 2 Service status 3 Available services ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 190 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 193: ...ertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 191 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 194: ...ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 192 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 195: ...upplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and roadside assistance Mobility ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 193 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 196: ...e 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 arrow 2 Slightly lift the top secti...

Page 197: ...el 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 3Ξ methanol plus an equivalent a...

Page 198: ... 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 Tireinflationpressuresfordrivi...

Page 199: ...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 231 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 Cold ambient temperature 235 40 R...

Page 200: ...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 variations in driving habits service ...

Page 201: ...sk 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 circumference the letters TWI for Tread ...

Page 202: ...ble 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 85 Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Recommended tire brands Certain makes of tire are recommended by BMW for each tire size They ...

Page 203: ...ins 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 otherwise the instrument might ...

Page 204: ...g 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 Let the hood drop from a height of approx 10 in 25 cm It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear o...

Page 205: ...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 instrument cluster 1 Oil level 2 Maxim...

Page 206: ...m value add engine 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...

Page 207: ...d 1 US quart 1 liter of engine oil until a corresponding message is shown on the Con trol Display Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise the engine could be damaged Add no more than 1 US quart 1 liter of oil oth erwise too much engine oil can lead to engine damage Add at least 0 5 US quart 0 5 liters otherwise the oil level monitor will be unable to display the new value reliably Keep ...

Page 208: ...f 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 damage may result Because additives are harmful to your health it is impor tant to follow the instructions on the contain ers Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives Chec...

Page 209: ...ontrol 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 you last used Make sure that the d...

Page 210: ...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 Your vehicle may be equipped wit...

Page 211: ...matic 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 229 If necessary fold in the exterior mirrors refer to page 49 Maximum permissible tire width Preparations ...

Page 212: ...o 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 frequency and scope of car care accordingl...

Page 213: ...g 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 the leather s protective layer Carpets cargo bay You can vacuum...

Page 214: ...ed 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 six weeks your BMW center or a workshop that operates according to BMW specifications will be glad to advise you ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 212 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 215: ... 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 something similar or hold the bulb b...

Page 216: ...rkshop 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 Accessing the bulbs 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 screwdriver to press the catches t...

Page 217: ... and then turning both locks all the way to the right using a coin Tail lamps Turn signal PY21W bulb 21 watts Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid H21W bulb 21 watts Other bulbs 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 lamp 4 Brake lamp consistin...

Page 218: ...he cargo bay Lamps in the luggage compartment lid Coupe 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 left see arrow and take it out 3 A...

Page 219: ...y System With this system you can apply a sealant to the inside of the tire to seal the damaged section restore the tire inflation pressure and continue on your trip Safety measures in the event of a flat tire Park the vehicle as far away from moving traffic as possible and on a firm surface Switch on the hazard warning flashers Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse Have all occ...

Page 220: ... sealant bottle 2 Screw connection hose 9 onto the connec tor of the sealant bottle 3 Ensure that screw 8 on the pressure gauge is closed 4 Unscrew the dust cap from the valve of the defective wheel and screw filling hose 2 of the sealant bottle onto the valve 5 Insert the sealant bottle into the housing of the compressor so that the bottle is upright 6 Ensure that the compressor is switched off p...

Page 221: ...ing to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel if the tire can not be made roadworthy with the M Mobility System The tire inflation pressure must be at least 29 psi 200 kPa If it is not do not continue driving Continuing your trip Do not exceed the maximum allowable speed of 50 mph 80 km h to avoid the risk of an accident Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 84 fo...

Page 222: ...e initialized Please contact your BMW center Seat and mirror memory The positions must be stored again refer to page 46 Inside rearview mirror with digital compass The system must be calibrated refer to page 103 Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub stitute of another color or amperage rating oth erwise this could lead to a circuit overload ulti ...

Page 223: ...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 Data for determining the necessary rescue measures are transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center e g the current position of ...

Page 224: ... 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 start another vehicle Only use jump...

Page 225: ...nal 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 nal of the battery or to the engi...

Page 226: ... 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 57 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 longer than approx 20 minutes manual...

Page 227: ...sion 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 222 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 Switch on the ignition refer to page...

Page 228: ...ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 226 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 229: ...data short commands for the voice activation system and an index that will help you find information most quickly Reference ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 227 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 230: ... 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 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 228 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 231: ...ations Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Coupe All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle dia 38 ft 5 in 11 7 m ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 229 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 232: ... 230 Convertible All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle dia 38 ft 5 in 11 7 m ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 230 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 233: ... liters 15 2 430 M3 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 195 including reserve of US gal liters approx 3 3 12 5 Window washer system For more details page 66 including headlamp wa...

Page 234: ...mputer Onboard info Opening the contacts Contacts Displaying the phone book Phonebook Opening BMW Assist B M W Assist Opening the home address Home address Opening destination entry Enter address Opening destination guidance Guidance Function Command Playing back a CD C D on Selecting a CD Select C D Selecting a CD and track C D track e g CD 3 track 5 Selecting a track C D track e g track 5 Openin...

Page 235: ...c opening the menu Music search Playing back the most frequently played tracks Top fifty Function Command Opening external devices External devices Function Command Opening the tone control Tone Function Command Calling up the radio Radio Switching on the radio Radio on Calling up FM F M Playing FM F M on Opening manual search Manual search Calling up a frequency Frequency megahertz e g 93 5 mega ...

Page 236: ...ellite radio Satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Satellite radio on Selecting a satellite radio channel Satellite radio channel e g channel 2 Function Command Opening the stored stations Presets Choosing a stored station Select preset Selecting a stored station Preset e g stored station 2 Function Command Opening the Telephone menu Telephone Displaying the phone book Phonebook Rediali...

Page 237: ...tructions Displaying the address book Address book Displaying the last destinations Last destinations Opening the traffic bulletins Traffic Info Special destinations Points of interest Function Command Displaying the map Map Map facing north Map facing north Map in the direction of travel Map in direction of travel Perspective map Perspective map Automatic scaling of the map Map with automatic sca...

Page 238: ...lit screen scale of 100 feet Split screen scale meters Split screen scale meters e g split screen scale of 100 meters Split screen scale kilometers Split screen scale kilometers e g split screen scale of 5 kilometers Split screen scale miles Split screen scale miles e g split screen scale of 5 miles Split screen scale yards Split screen scale yards e g split screen scale of 100 yards Split screen ...

Page 239: ...ommand Opening the main menu Main menu Opening the settings Settings Opening the options Options Central display settings Central display Opening the time and date settings Time and date Opening the language and unit settings Language and units Opening the speed limit settings Limit Opening the light menu Lighting Opening the door lock settings Door locks Function Command Opening the air condition...

Page 240: ...alarm sensor 33 Album information for music 163 Albums of music collection 163 All season tires refer to Winter tires 200 AM waveband 149 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 98 Antenna for mobile phone 172 Antifreeze coolant 206 washer fluid 66 Antilock Brake System ABS 82 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 32 Anti theft system 27 Approved axle loads refer to Weights 231 Approved...

Page 241: ...nter 190 BMW Homepage 4 BMW Maintenance System 207 BMW Search 186 BMW webpage 4 Bottle holders refer to Cup holders 106 Brake assist 82 Brake fluid refer to Service requirements 72 Brake force display 88 bulb change 216 Brake lamps replacing bulb 215 Brake lights brake force display 88 Brake pads 116 breaking in 116 Brake rotors 117 brakes 116 breaking in 116 Brakes ABS 82 BMW Maintenance System 2...

Page 242: ...ecting a track 154 switching on off 146 tone control 146 volume 146 Center armrest 105 Center brake lamp replacing bulb 217 Center console refer to Around the center console 14 Central locking from inside 30 from outside 27 Central locking system 27 convenient access 34 hotel function 31 Changes technical refer to For your own safety 5 Changing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 213 Changing gears 60 ...

Page 243: ... Light 93 Cornering lamps refer to Adaptive Head Light 93 Correct tires 200 Country codes DVD 156 Courtesy lamps refer to Interior lamps 94 Criteria for route 137 Cross hairs in navigation 132 Cruise control 66 Cruising range 70 Cup holders 106 Curb weight refer to Weights 231 Current playback of music collection 162 Current position displaying 143 Customer Relations 189 D Dashboard refer to Cockp...

Page 244: ... 146 Electric seat adjustment 43 Electrical malfunction door lock 30 driver s door 30 fuel filler door 194 glass roof 37 M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 60 Electric seat 43 Electric seat adjustment 43 Electric steering wheel lock with convenient access 34 Electronic brake force distribution 82 Electronic Damper Control EDC 83 Electronic oil level check 203 Electronic Stability Program E...

Page 245: ...ic collection 164 Front airbags 88 FTM refer to Flat Tire Monitor 84 Fuel 195 average consumption 70 gauge 69 high quality brands 195 quality 195 specifications 195 tank contents refer to Capacities 231 Fuel clock refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel display refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel filler door 194 releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 194 Fuses 220 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated un...

Page 246: ... Ignition 55 switched off 56 switched on 55 Ignition key refer to Remote control 26 Ignition key position 1 refer to Radio readiness 55 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 55 Ignition lock 55 Imprint 2 Indicator and warning lamps 13 MDrive 51 M Dynamic Mode 83 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 86 Inflation pressure refer to Tire inflation pressure 196 Inflation pressure monitoring refer to Tire P...

Page 247: ...1 convenient access 34 emergency release 32 locking or unlocking separately 31 opening from inside 31 opening from outside 31 remote control 28 Luggage rack refer to Roof mounted luggage rack 120 Lumbar support 43 LW waveband 149 M M S tires refer to Winter tires 200 Maintenance refer to Service Booklet Maintenance system 207 Malfunction tires 85 Malfunction warnings refer to Check Control 76 Mana...

Page 248: ...ation drive location 126 Navigation DVD 126 Navigation system 126 address book 129 bypassing a route section 138 continuing destination guidance 137 destination entry 127 displaying current position 143 entering a destination by voice 133 entering a destination manually 127 route list 138 selecting destination via map 132 selecting route criteria 137 special destinations 130 starting destination g...

Page 249: ... stations 149 switching on off 146 tone control 146 volume 146 Radio operated key refer to Remote control 26 Radio position refer to Radio readiness 55 Radio readiness 55 switched off 56 switched on 55 Rain sensor 65 Reading lamps 95 Rear lamps refer to Tail lamps 215 replacing bulb 215 Rear seats adjusting head restraints 45 folding down backrests 108 Rear turn signals replacing bulb 215 Rear ven...

Page 250: ...ror memory 46 Seat belt reminder refer to Fasten safety belts reminder 48 Seat heating 46 Seats 42 adjusting electrically 43 adjusting the seats 43 heating 46 memory refer to Seat and mirror memory 46 saving a setting refer to Seat and mirror memory 46 sitting safely 42 Securing cargo 110 112 Securing the vehicle from inside 30 from outside 27 Selecting new scale for navigation 139 Selector lever ...

Page 251: ... assistance refer to Jump starting 222 Starting difficulties jump starting 222 Starting the engine start stop button 55 Start menu 17 State province for navigation 127 Station selecting radio 149 Status of this Owner s Manual at time of printing 5 Steam jet 209 210 Steering wheel 50 adjustment 50 buttons on steering wheel 11 lock 55 locking with convenient access 34 MDrive button 50 shift paddles ...

Page 252: ...pth 199 wheel tire combination refer to Correct wheels and tires 200 winter tires 200 TMC station refer to Traffic bulletins 140 Tone control 146 middle setting 148 Tools refer to Onboard tool kit 213 Top refer to Retractable hardtop 38 Top 50 of music collection 163 Torque refer to Engine data 228 Tow bar 224 Tow fitting 224 screw thread 224 Tow fittings for tow starting and towing away 224 Towin...

Page 253: ...Video playback 156 Voice refer to Destination guidance through voice instructions 138 Voice commands overview 22 short commands 232 Voice instructions from navigation system 138 repeating 139 switching on off 138 volume 139 Volume 146 audio sources 146 fuel tank refer to Capacities 231 mobile phone 175 TV 146 voice instructions 139 Volume balance tone setting 147 W Warning and indicator lamps 13 W...

Page 254: ...partment 202 Wrench screwdriver refer to Onboard tool kit 213 X Xenon lamps replacing bulb 214 Y Your individual vehicle settings refer to MDrive 50 settings refer to Personal Profile 26 ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 252 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

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Page 256: ...2 600 999 ue iDrive BL260099900L The Ultimate Driving Machine More about BMW bmwusa com ba8_E9293M3_cic book Seite 254 Dienstag 19 August 2008 12 01 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 999 08 08 BMW AG ...

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