Bmw M3 Sedan 2009 Manuale Utente

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Practical interior accessories98LockingTo lock the glove compartment, use the inte-grated key of the remote control, refer to page 26.USB interface fo

Controls 99Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityItems of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the

Practical interior accessories100other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the remote control so that children cannot ope

Controls 101Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility3. Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it

Practical interior accessories102Press the floor panel up and secure it with the catch.Lashing eyesYou will find lashing eyelets in the cargo bay for

Controls 103Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2.For more information on the

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Driving tipsThis section provides you with informationuseful in dealing with specific driving andoperating conditions.Driving tipsba8_E90M3_cic.book

Things to remember when driving106Things to remember when drivingBreak-in periodMoving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please fol

Driving tips 107Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilitying, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot ex

At a glanceThis overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle'soperating environment. The section wi

Things to remember when driving108during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.This can also lead to a permanent loss in ride comfort

Driving tips 109Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityLoadThe permissible load is the total of the weight of occu

Things to remember when driving110Mounting pointsThe mounting points are located in the roof.Loading roof-mounted luggage rackBecause roof racks raise

Driving tips 111Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityBMW M3 engineeringHigh performance V8 engineThe high-revvin

BMW M3 engineering112Driving on a race trackBMW recommends the following measures before driving on a race track:> Participate in a BMW driver trai

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NavigationThis chapter describes how you canenter destinations and specify your routeso that your navigation system guides youreliably to your destina

Navigation system116Navigation systemGeneral informationWith the help of satellites, the navigation sys-tem is able to ascertain the precise position

Navigation Driving tips 117Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobilityDestination entryIn entering your destination you can sele

Cockpit10CockpitAround the steering wheel: controls and displays3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 424 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb

Destination entry118Delete letters, if necessary:> To delete individual letters:Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller.>

Navigation Driving tips 119Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobility3. Change to the list of house numbers.4. Select a house n

Destination entry1203. Highlight the entry.4. Open "Options".5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry".Using home address

Navigation Driving tips 121Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobility1. "Search destination"2. Select the location wh

Destination entry1221. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Open "Options".4. "Display Points of Interest"5. Select the sett

Navigation Driving tips 123Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobilityaddition, pressing the controller makes further functions

Destination entry124Example: to enter a destination in a state/prov-ince as a complete word, the system language must be English.Speak smoothly and at

Navigation Driving tips 125Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobilityStarting the tripAfter entering all of the intermediate de

Destination entry126> Names of towns entered may differ from the official versions if you are using a spelling that is customary in another country

Navigation Driving tips 127Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobilityDestination guidanceStarting destination guidance1. "

At a glance 11Reference ControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility7 Instrument cluster 1210 Ignition lock 4911 Buttons on the

Destination guidance128of traffic obstructions. The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route.Depending on the type of r

Navigation Driving tips 129Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobility1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Select the

Destination guidance130Automatic scaling of the mapIn the map display facing north, turn the control-ler in any direction until AUTO is displayed as t

Navigation Driving tips 131Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobility3. To exit from the menu:Move the controller to the left.H

Destination guidance132Selecting a detour1. "Navigation"2. "Traffic Info"3. Select the traffic obstruction that is to be taken int

Navigation Driving tips 133Reference At a glanceControlsCommunications EntertainmentMobilityWhat to do if …What to do if …> The current position ca

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EntertainmentOperation of the radio, CD equipment andexternal audio devices as well as their tonesettings are described in this chapter.Entertainmentb

On/off and tone136On/off and toneThe following audio and video sources share the same control elements and adjustments:> Radio> CD player> CD

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 137Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityOpening the tone settings1. "Radio" or "CD/M

Cockpit12Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Indicator lamps for turn signals3 Indicator and warning lamps 134 Tachometer 625 Shift Lights* 566 Engine oi

On/off and tone138Adjustments1. "Volume settings"2. Select the desired volume setting.3. To adjust: turn the controller.4. To store: press t

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 139Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityRadioYour radio provides reception of the FM and AM waveban

Radio1404. Select the desired memory location.The station is stored.The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use.Via programmable m

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 141Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityStored stationsStoring a station1. "Presets"2. &q

Satellite radio142Satellite radioYou can receive over 100 different channels with high sound quality.The channels are offered to you in predefined pac

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 143Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilitySelecting a channelSelecting a channel1. "Satellite ra

CD player and CD changer144CD player and CD changerCD/DVD playbackInserting a CD/DVDInsert the CD/DVD into the drive with the printed side up. The CD/

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 145Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityAudio CDsSelect the desired track to begin playback.CDs wit

CD player and CD changer146Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button for the corre-sponding direction.Video playback*Country codesOnly DVDs with

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 147Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityThe Video menu is displayed:In fast forward/reverse: the sp

At a glance 13Reference ControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityIndicator and warning lampsThe conceptIndicator and warning

CD player and CD changer1484. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"5. Turn the controller until the desired setting is dis

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 149Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityInserting/removing CDs from the CD magazineWhen loading CDs

CD player and CD changer150DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent.CareClean the reflective signal side of CDs/DVDs as needed

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 151Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityMusic collectionStoring musicMusic tracks from CDs and DVDs

Music collection152Storing from a USB deviceThe entire content of the USB device is stored in the music collection as an album. After stor-ing, the tr

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 153Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityTop 50List of the 50 most frequently played tracks.1. "

Music collection154Updating album information via BMW Search*1. Highlight the desired album.2. Open "Options".3. "Update album data onl

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 155Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobilityAUX-IN portYou can connect an external audio device, for in

USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface156USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interfaceConnectable devicesiPod/iPhone, mobile phone or USB

NavigationEntertainment Driving tips 157Reference At a glanceControlsCommunicationsMobility3. Select the symbol.The name of the audio device may appe

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USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface158vided that this is supported by the audio device. Therefore, do not connect the USB audio device to

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CommunicationsThis chapter describes how to use thetelephone, BMW Assist and TeleService.Communicationsba8_E90M3_cic.book Seite 161 Dienstag, 19. Au

Telephone162TelephoneThe conceptYour BMW is equipped with a Full preparation package mobile phone. After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehi

163EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobility> Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle, refer to page 1

Telephone164If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.As soon as a mobile phone is detected by t

165EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobilitycan be used in combination with the mobile phone, e.g. a la

Telephone166Rejecting a call"Reject"The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has been activated.Ending a callPress the button on the s

167EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobility> Call on hold: indicated by a green handsetTo switch to

At a glance 15Reference ControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility1 Microphone for voice activation system* and for telephone

Telephone168Dialing the number via iDrive1. "Telephone"2. "Redial"3. Select the desired entry.4. The connection is established.Del

169EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobilityDepending on the type of mobile phone you are using, it may

Telephone170Turn the button during an instruction.This volume for the instructions is maintained, even if the other audio sources are set to mini-mum

171EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobilitySelecting an entryThe connection to the phone number of the

Telephone172To conserve battery power, you should avoid using the mobile phone when the ignition is switched off.<Removing mobile phonePress the bu

173EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobilityContactsYou can create and edit contacts. The contacts of t

Contacts174search is offered. A symbol indicates the stor-age location of the contacts:Displaying the detailed viewSelect the desired contact. All fie

175EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobilityBMW AssistConcierge service*When you call the BMW Assist Co

BMW Assist176Starting Roadside AssistanceVehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService1. "BMW Assist"2. "TeleService Diagnosi

177EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobilityStarting BMW Search1. "BMW Assist"2. "BMW Se

iDrive16iDriveiDrive integrates the functions of a large num-ber of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central positio

BMW Assist178Navigating with the mouse pointer1. Select the symbol.2. Use the mouse pointer to navigate on the page.> To move the mouse pointer: m

179EntertainmentReference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationMobilitySettingsSuppressing cookies1. Open "Options".2. &

BMW Assist1801. "Vehicle Info"2. "Vehicle status"3. Open "Options".4. "Last Service Request"BMW center*Address

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MobilityThis section helps you maintain your car'smobility by supplying important informationon vital topics including fuels and lubricants,wheel

Refueling184RefuelingAlways switch off the engine before refu-eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a message will be displayed.<T

Mobility 185Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentDo not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85Ξ eth

Wheels and tires186Wheels and tiresTire inflation pressuresInformation for your safetyIt is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving

Mobility 187Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentTire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling spe

At a glance 17Reference ControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityButtons on the controllerOperating principleWith the ignitio

Wheels and tires188Tire identification marksKnowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.T

Mobility 189Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentTemperatureThe temperature grades are A, the highest, B, an

Wheels and tires190work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels

Mobility 191Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentand other mixed tire sizes, swapping wheels between the axl

Under the hood192Under the hoodDo not work on the car unless you pos-sess the necessary technical knowledge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory

Mobility 193Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentImportant parts of the engine compartment1 Expansion tank f

Under the hood194Press button 4 in the turn indicator lever repeat-edly until the oil level display appears in the instrument cluster.M dual clutch tr

Mobility 195Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainment3. "Engine oil level"Possible messages> "

Under the hood196Viscosity ratingsViscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and is categorized in SAE classes.Approved oils belong to the 10

Mobility 197Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMaintenanceBMW Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System

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iDrive18Move the controller to the left or right to change between the panels.White arrows pointing to the left or right indi-cate that additional pan

Maintenance198Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBDPrimary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket.This so

Mobility 199Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentCareCare productsRegular cleaning and care contributes sign

Care200Manual car washWhen washing the vehicle by hand, use large quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge o

Mobility 201Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentOutside sensors / camerasKeep the sensors and cameras on th

Care202Vehicle storageIf your vehicle is to be decommissioned for longer than six weeks, your BMW center or a workshop that operates according to BMW

Mobility 203Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentReplacing componentsOnboard tool kitThe onboard tool kit is

Replacing components204light-emitting diodes as light sources. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in c

Mobility 205Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentTurn signals, frontPY24W Silver Vision bulb, 24 wattsThe tu

Replacing components206Lamps in the luggage compartment lid1. Take the warning triangle out of its holder, refer to page 211. Unscrew the holder using

Mobility 207Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentComponents of the M Mobility System1 Sealant bottle and lab

At a glance 19Reference ControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility4. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-light

Replacing components208Do not exceed a speed of 35 mph/60 km/h. If possible, do not fall below a speed of 12 mph/20 km/h.<Producing the tire inflat

Mobility 209Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentsecure the battery against tipping over during transport.&l

Giving and receiving assistance210Giving and receiving assistanceEmergency Request*Conditions for an Emergency Request:> Equipment version with Ful

Mobility 211Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentFirst aid pouch*Some of the articles contained in the first

Giving and receiving assistance2124. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or

Mobility 213Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentheadlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshiel

Giving and receiving assistance214cles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold.Manual transmission1. Switch on h

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ReferenceThis chapter contains technical data, shortcommands for the voice activation system andan index that will help you find information mostquick

iDrive201. Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected.2. Select the display.Programmable memory keysCertai

Technical data218Technical dataEngine dataM3Displacement cu in/cmμ 244/3,999Number of cylinders 8Maximum power output hp 414at engine speed rpm 8,300

Reference 219At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityDimensionsAll dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turnin

Technical data220WeightsNever exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.CapacitiesM3Approved gross weight lbs/kg 4,740/2,150Lo

Reference 221At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityShort commands for the voice activation systemWith short com

Short commands for the voice activation system222Music collectionExternal devicesTone controlRadioFMSelecting a DVD {D V D ...}Switching on the DVD c

Reference 223At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityAMWeather BandSatellite radioStored stationsTelephoneFunctio

Short commands for the voice activation system224NavigationGeneral informationMapFunction CommandNavigation menu {Navigation}Opening destination entry

Reference 225At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilitySplit screen settingsContactsBMW AssistFunction CommandSplit

Short commands for the voice activation system226Vehicle informationSettingsVehicleEquipmentFunction CommandOpening the computer {Onboard info}Opening

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At a glance 21Reference ControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityLetters and numbersEntering letters and numbers1. Turn the c

Everything from A-Z228Everything from A-ZIndex"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions and refers you to t

Reference 229At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityBBackrest contour, refer to Lumbar support 38Backrests, refe

Everything from A-Z230Cargo bay– capacity 220– convenient access 33– folding up the floor panel 101– lamp, refer to Interior lamps 87– opening from in

Reference 231At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityControl Display– brightness 73– changing the language 73– sw

Everything from A-Z232Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 85Driving notes 106Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 78Driving

Reference 233At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityFlat Tire Monitor FTM 78– indicating a flat tire 79– indicat

Everything from A-Z234IIBOC, refer to High Definition Radio 140Ice warning, refer to Outside temperature warning 62ID3 tag, refer to Information about

Reference 235At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityLock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 30Locking– adjusting c

Everything from A-Z236Music collection 151– backup 154– importing 154Music player, connecting, refer to AUX-IN port 155Music player, connecting, refer

Reference 237At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityPressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor

Voice activation system22Voice activation systemThe conceptThe voice activation system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems wit

Everything from A-Z238Satellite radio 142– enabling channel 142– selecting channel 143– storing channel 143Screen, refer to iDrive controls 16Screw th

Reference 239At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityStarting difficulties– jump starting 211Starting the engine–

Everything from A-Z240TMC station, refer toTraffic bulletins 130Tone– control 136– middle setting 138Tools, refer to Onboard tool kit 203Top 50 of mus

Reference 241At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityVoice instructions from navigation system 128– repeating 129

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At a glance 23Reference ControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityUsing alternative commandsThere are often a number of comman

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ControlsThis chapter is intended to provide you withinformation for complete control of your vehicle.All features and accessories that are useful ford

Opening and closing26Opening and closingRemote controlEach remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is i

Controls 27Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility> Calling up the preferred program of the M Engine Dynami

M3 Owner's Manual for VehicleCongratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW M3.Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with en

Opening and closing283. "Unlock button"4. Select a menu item:> "All doors"Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.

Controls 29Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityFor US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units comply

Opening and closing30Automatic lockingYou can also set the situations in which the car locks:iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.1. "

Controls 31Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityLocking or unlocking separatelyThe switch is located in the

Opening and closing32Panic mode*You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation:Press the button for at least three s

Controls 33Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility> Convenient closingFunctional requirement> The vehicl

Opening and closing34Warning lampsThe warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot be star

Controls 35Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityPinch protection systemIf the closing force exceeds a specif

Opening and closing36for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.Pinch protection systemIf the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-in

Controls 37Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityAdjustmentsSitting safelyThe ideal sitting position can make

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Adjustments38accident.On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwis

Controls 39Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityBackrest width*You can change the width of the backrest to s

Adjustments401. 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 al

Controls 41Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityConvenience mode1. Unlock and open the driver's door or

Adjustments42Opening1. Grasp the belt firmly.2. Press the red button in the buckle.3. Guide the belt into its reel.'Fasten safety belts' rem

Controls 43Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilitypressing button 3. This can be beneficial in nar-row streets

Adjustments44Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged.<MDrive*With MDrive you can configure several ind

Controls 45Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityThe indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. The s

Transporting children safely46Transporting children safelyThe right place for childrenDo not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they

Controls 47Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityTo lock the safety belt1. Secure the child-restraint system

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic-ular to

Transporting children safely48There are three additional anchors for child-restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.Placement of the tether st

Controls 49Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityDrivingIgnition lockInsert the remote control into the ignit

Driving50Radio readiness and ignition offAll indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-plays in the instrument cluster go out.Starting the engineDo n

Controls 51Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility3. Remove the remote control from the igni-tion lock, refer

Driving52Reverse gearSelect this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be o

Controls 53Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility> Β: middle position> N: neutral> +: shift up manua

Driving54resistance point. This provides maximum accel-eration.P ParkP engages automatically when you switch off the engine unless N is engaged and th

Controls 55Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility4. Insert the screwdriver into the opening of the white leve

Driving563. Select "Drivelogic:".4. Turn the controller to set the drive mode or sequential mode."Unchanged" retains the current s

Controls 57Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility3. Press button 2.4. Use button 1 to select:>Shift Lights

Notes4NotesUsing this Owner's ManualWe have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find s

Driving58M Engine Dynamics ControlWith M Engine Dynamics Control you can influ-ence how sportily your vehicle should respond to movements of the accel

Controls 59Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility3. "Triple turn signal" Triple turn signal activat

Driving60When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.Do not use the washers if the

Controls 61Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityOn uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the

Everything under control62Everything under controlOdometer, outside temperature display, clock1 Knob in the instrument cluster2 Outside temperature an

Controls 63Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityNever drive at engine speeds in the red warning field. In th

Everything under control64range, oil level, average fuel consumption and speed appear in the top display.<To set the corresponding units of measure

Controls 65Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityResetting the Trip computer1. "Vehicle Info"2. &qu

Everything under control661. "Settings"2. "Language/Units"3. Select the desired menu item.4. Select the desired unit.The settings

Controls 67Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityPossible displays1 Button for selecting functions2 Service r

5Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityThe individual vehicleWhen you ordered your BMW, you chose va

Everything under control68Entering deadlines for legally required inspections*Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to pag

Controls 69Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilitysymbol appears in the display, accompa-nied by the time and

Everything under control701. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, acco

Controls 71Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. You

Everything under control723. "Check Control"4. Select the text message.Speed limitYou can enter a speed, and a Check Control message will in

Controls 73Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilitySettings on the Control DisplayLanguage on the Control Displ

Everything under control743. "Brightness"4. Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected.5. Press the controller.The setting is

Controls 75Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityTechnology for driving comfort and safetyPark Distance Contr

Technology for driving comfort and safety76Driving stability control systemsYour BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's

Controls 77Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityDeactivating MDMPress the button on the steering wheel aga

Notes6to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. S

Technology for driving comfort and safety78> "Sport": both LEDs light up.Each time the engine is started, the program set for the remote

Controls 79Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility1. "Vehicle Info"2. "Vehicle status"3. &

Technology for driving comfort and safety80One wheel yellowThere is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-sure in the indicated tire. A message

Controls 81Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the car. Avoid sudde

Technology for driving comfort and safety82At low speeds, steering is assisted strongly, i.e. less effort is required to turn the vehicle. Steer-ing a

Controls 83Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityintegral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items

Technology for driving comfort and safety84The front and side airbags for the front pas-senger are activated.> The indicator lamp does not come on

Controls 85Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityLampsParking lamps/low beams0 Lamps off, daytime running lam

Lamps863. "Welcome light" Welcome lamps are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use.Pathway lightingIf you activate

Controls 87Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityMalfunctionThe LED next to the symbol for automatic head-lam

7Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityFor Canadian customersCanadian customers who wish to report a

Lamps888 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 49.<Switching interior lamps on/off manuallyInterior lamps,

Controls 89Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityClimate1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side win

Climate90Automatic climate controlComfortable interior climateAUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all condit

Controls 91Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityAdjusting air flow rate manuallyPress the left side of the b

Climate92The cooling function helps prevent condensa-tion on the windows or removes it quickly.Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over b

Controls 93Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityThe air emerges from the air vents for the upper body area i

Practical interior accessories94Practical interior accessoriesIntegrated universal remote control*The conceptThe integrated universal remote control c

Controls 95Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobilityThe corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the

Practical interior accessories96Digital compass*1 Adjustment button2 DisplayThe display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you

Controls 97Reference At a glanceDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility> The compass direction shown does not change although th