Bmw M3 Coupe 2006 Bedienungsanleitung

The UltimateDriving Machine Owner's Manual for VehicleContentsA-ZOnline Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG

Contents Operation, maintenance Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 108General driving notes 109Antilock Brake System (ABS) 111 Wheel

100Loading and transportingThrough-loading systemFolding the rear backrest1. Pull the corresponding lever to release2. The backrest moves forward slig

101Ski bag*The ski bag allows the safe and clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to two snowboards.The length of the ski bag and the

102Cargo loadingAvoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not exceeded. Overloading can lead to overheating and interna

103LoadThe permissible load is the sum of the occupants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less c

104Securing the cargo in the luggage compartment > For small, light items, use the rubber-lined, non-skid side of the floor mat or secure using the

105Roof-mounted luggage rack*A special roof-rack system is available as an optional extra for your BMW. Please observe the precautions included with t

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108Special operating instructionsBreak-in proceduresTo ensure that your vehicle provides maximum economy throughout a long service life, we request th

109General driving notesHot exhaust systemHigh temperatures occur with every vehicle equipped with a cat-alytic converter. Heat shields are installed

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110Inclines:To prevent overheating and, as a result, diminished braking effec-tiveness, drive down long or steep downhill grades in a gear which requi

111Antilock Brake System (ABS)The conceptABS keeps the wheels from locking during braking, thereby enhancing active driving safety.Braking with ABSIf

112Wheels and tiresTire inflation pressureInformation for your safetyIt is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving comfort and, abov

113BMW TiresAll pressure specifications inthe table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires –cold = ambient temperatureM3 225/45 ZR 18 33/230

114Tire codeKnowing the tire code on the tire side-wall makes it easier to correctly choose and identify your tires.Tire sizeE.g. 205/60 R 15 91 W205

115Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on speci-fied government test surfac

116Tire treadTread depth should not be allowed to go below 1/8 in / 3 mm, even though European legislation, for example, requires a mimimum tread dept

117The correct wheels and tiresBMW recommends using only wheels and tires that have been tested and approved by BMW for the particular vehicle model,

118Snow chains*Only certain snow chains have been tested by BMW and determined and approved as roadworthy. Consult your BMW center for more informatio

119In the engine compartmentHoodTo releasePull the lever located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel.Do not attempt to service your vehic

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1211 Filler neck for headlamp and wind-shield washer cleaning system 1222 Coolant expansion tank 1243 Auxiliary terminal for jump-starting – positive

122Washer fluidsHeadlamp* and windshield washer systemCapacity approx. 5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters.Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifr

123Adding engine oilOnly add engine oil when the oil level has dropped to just above the lower mark on the dipstick.Do not fill beyond the upper mark

124Low ambient temperaturesThe oils used by BMW at the factory for your vehicle model can be used at virtu-ally any ambient temperature.However, if th

125Brake fluidIndicator lampThe warning lamp comes on even though the parking brake is released: The brake fluid level is too low, refer to page 18. A

126MaintenanceBMW Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System helps maintain your vehicle's road safety and operational safety. Comfort-related

127Have your BMW center perform maintenance and repair.Be sure that all maintenance work is recorded in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet f

128Laws and regulationsOBD interface socketThe Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) inter-face socket is located on the left of the driver's side under the i

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132Replacement proceduresOnboard tool kitThe onboard tool kit is located in the luggage compartment lid.To open, loosen the wing nut.For storing the t

133Lamps and bulbsThe lamps and bulbs make essential contributions to the safety of your vehi-cle. Therefore, proceed carefully when handling bulbs. B

134Front turn signal indicators21 watt bulb1. Extend a screwdriver through the upper opening, loosen and remove the screw2. Remove lamp by pulling it

135Rear lamps1 Turn signal indicator LEDs2 Backup lamp 21 watt bulb3 Tail lamp/brake lampLEDsPlease contact a BMW center in case of a defect with the

136Center high-mount brake lampLED strip on the rear window. Please contact a BMW center in case of a malfunction.License plate lamps5 watt bulb1. Pla

137Tire repair with the M Mobility systemPrecautions in case of a flat tire:Stop the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic and position it o

138Components of the M Mobility system1 Sealant bottle and sticker showing the speed limit2 Filler hose from the sealant bottle to the wheelSystem ver

139Using the M Mobility systemTo repair a flat tire using the M Mobility system, proceed as follows:> Fill with sealant, refer to page 139> Dist

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1404. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 29 psi / 200 kilopascal. For this pur-pose, with the ignition key in position 2:> Increase the tire pre

141DisposalAfter changing the battery, have the old battery disposed of by your BMW center or bring it to a recy-cling point. Maintain the battery in

142Giving and receiving assistanceReceiving assistanceThe BMW Group's Mobile Service offers you 24-hour assistance in the event of a breakdown, e

143Mobile Service*To establish contact with the BMW Group's Mobile Service:Press button 2 for at least 2 seconds.The indicator lamp above the but

1443. Connect the second terminal clamp of the plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a jump-starting terminal in the vehic

145Towing and tow-starting the vehicleAlways observe all applicable towing laws and regulations.<Using the towing eyeletThe screw-in towing eyelet

146If the tow bar can only be used in a diagonal position, please note the fol-lowing:> Clearance is restricted while you are driving around corner

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151 Parking lamps/Low beams 872 > Turn signal indicators 71 > Standing lamps 88 > High beams 88 > Headlamp flasher 71 > Computer 793 W

150Engine dataDisplacementNumber of cylinderscu in/cm3198.1/3,2466Max. power outputat engine speedhprpm3337,900Maximum torqueat engine speedlb ft/Nmrp

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152WeightsCurb weight lbs/kg 3,415/1,549Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,453/2,020Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,138/970Approved rear axle l

153CapacitiesNotesFuel tankReservegal./litersgal./litersapprox. 16.6/approx. 63approx. 2.1/approx. 8Fuel specification, refer to page 25Windshield was

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Everything from A to ZAABS Antilock Brake System 111indicator lamp 19Accessories, refer to For your own safety 6Accident, refer to Emer-gency call 142

Everything from A to Z157Blowerautomatic climate control 92BMW Maintenance System 126BMW sports seat 44Bore, refer to Engine data 150Bottle holders, s

Everything from A to ZCoin box 96Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 62Compact disc operation, refer to the Owner's Man-ual for Radio/Onboar

Everything from A to Z159Electrical malfunctiondoor lock 32driver's door 32fuel filler door 24glass sunroof 41luggage compartment lid 34Electroni

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Everything from A to ZGearboxmanual transmission 65Gearbox malfunctionsequential M gearbox with Drivelogic 70Gearbox, sequential 66Gearshift levermanu

Everything from A to Z161Interior motion sensor 37, 38switching off 30, 38Interior rearview mirrorautomatic dimming feature 50Interior temperatureadju

Everything from A to ZMC operation, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard ComputerMD operation, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radi

Everything from A to Z163Power socket, cigarette lighter 98Pressure monitoring, tiresFlat Tire Monitor 83Pressure, tires 112inflating with M Mobility

Everything from A to ZService and Warranty Infor-mation Booklet 126Service Engine Soonwarning lamp 19Service interval display77, 126Shift lights 70Shi

Everything from A to Z165Tiresage 114breaking in 108condition 115damage 115flat 137inflation pressure 112storing 117tread 115, 116tread wear indicator

Everything from A to ZWidth, refer to Dimensions 151Window condensationremoving 92Windowsconvenience operation30, 32power 39remote control 29, 30Winds

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RefuelingTo ensure that you always have conve-nient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel, we recommend that you take the time to

171 Fuel gauge 762 Turn signal indicators 203 Speedometer4 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 215 Tachometer and engine oil temper-ature gauge 756 Eng

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18 Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by ● are tested for proper functioni

19 Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously The brake warning lamp lights up together with the yellow indi-cator lamps for ABS ● and DSC:The enti

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20Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ● The indicator lamp flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: the system is active and governs drive and braking forc

21Cruise controlLights up when the cruise con-trol is activated. Ready for oper-ation via the buttons in the steering wheel.For additional informatio

22 Buttons* in steering wheel These buttons let you operate the fol-lowing functions quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions: &g

23Hazard warning triangle*The hazard warning triangle is stored in a storage case on the left side of the luggage compartment.Always observe all legal

24RefuelingFuel filler doorAlways switch off the engine before refueling, as it is not possi-ble to add fuel with the engine running, and attempts may

25Closing the gas capPlace the cap in position and turn it until a clearly audible click is heard.Close the gas cap carefully after refueling until a

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28Opening and closingKeysThe key set1 Each master key with remote control is powered by an extended-life bat-tery that is charged automatically in the

29Opening and closing – via the remote controlThe conceptThe remote control also provides two additional functions beyond the central locking feature:

We are pleased you have decided on a BMW M3.Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive

30Convenience opening modePress the button briefly and then keep it pressed. The windows and the glass sunroof open.To lock and securePress button.As

31> this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Any unauthorized modifications to

32Opening and closing – via the door lockOne turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only. Turning the key a sec

33Opening and closing – from the insideYou can use this button to control the central locking system whenever the doors are closed. The doors and lug-

34Luggage compartment lidThe lockOnly the master keys fit in the lock for the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 28.To secure separatelyTurn the m

35To open from inside the vehicleIf the luggage compartment lid has not been locked separately, you can open it with this button in the footwell on th

36Emergency releaseThis lever releases the luggage com-partment lid from the luggage compart-ment's interior.Luggage compartmentTo fold up and se

37Floor matYou can turn the floor mat over to trans-port soiled objects, etc. The rubber-coated side can be washed and is designed to inhibit sliding.

38Indicator lamp displays> The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed> The indicator lamp f

39Electric power windowsTo open and close windowsWith the ignition key in position 1 or higher> Press the switch until you feel resis-tance: the wi

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40Glass sunroof, electric*Watch the glass sunroof while it is closing, to avoid any injuries.When leaving the vehicle, always take the ignition key wi

41Despite trap protection, always make sure that the sunroof can close without obstruction, otherwise in some cases, e.g. with thin objects, it is not

42To adjustSafe seating positionFor driving that is relaxed and less likely to cause fatigue, you should select a sitting position that reflects your

43SeatsWhen adjusting your seat, always observe the following precautionsNever try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could res

44Power seat adjustment*Seat adjustment1 Tilt angle2 Forward/backward adjustment3 Height4 Backrest angleThe head restraint and the thigh sup-port are

45Adjusting the width of the backrest*Use the controls found along the sides of the seat to adjust the width for the backrest. This way you can set th

46Removal1. Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the head restraint completely.Installation – fro

47In the rear, the belt buckle with the word CENTER is provided exclusively for the passenger sitting in the middle.<Adjusting safety belt heightUs

48Seat and mirror memory*You can store and recall three different driver's seat and outside mirror posi-tions.Memory will not retain the adjust-m

49Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt functionAutomatic curb monitor*To activate:1. Select the driver's mirror using the mirror selector switch 1

5 Notes Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. Your ind

50MirrorsTo adjust exterior mirrors1 Switch for 4-way adjustment2 Switch to select between mirrorsTo adjust manuallyThe mirrors can also be adjusted m

51Steering wheelTo adjustNever attempt to adjust the steer-ing wheel while driving the vehicle – it could respond with unexpected movement, posing a p

52Passenger safety systemsAirbags1 Front airbags on the driver and pas-senger sides2 Head airbags for driver and front pas-senger3 Side airbags on the

53At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained – infants and small children in appropri-ate child-restraint systems; larger c

54This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the seat belt when rear side airbags are provided.Indicator lampThe indicator lamp indicates

55Transporting children safelyCommercially available child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt por-tion

56Child-restraint system with tether strapIf you use a child-restraint system with a tether strap, three additional tether anchorage points have been

57Child seat securityAll of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child-restrain

58The LATCH anchorage points are iden-tified by symbols.Remove the cover from the outside anchorage by pulling forward. When reinstalling ensure that

59Vehicle Memory, Key MemoryHow the system functionsYou have probably frequently wished that you could configure individual functions of your vehicles

6 Notes For your own safetyMaintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires sp

60> After the engine is started, calls up the last selected driving program for each shifting mode, refer to page 69.Vehicle Memory, Key MemoryOnli

61DrivingIgnition lockIgnition key positions0 Steering locked1 Steering unlocked2 Ignition switched on3 Starting engineSteering lockedThe key can only

62Starting the engine and driving offDo not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, drive off

63With the engine running, the gear indicator in the SMG Drivelogic display flashes to indicate that a driving position is engaged with the driver&apo

64Switching off the engineYou should never remove the igni-tion key when the vehicle is in motion, as the steering lock could engage.When you leave th

65If exceptional circumstances make it necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with excessive pressure. K

66Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*The conceptThe sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic is an automated manual gearbox with which clutching and shi

67SMG display in instrument clusterThe selector lever position, currently engaged gear and selected driving pro-gram are displayed in the instrument c

68Shifting gears with shift paddles on steering wheel:> To upshift, briefly pull the right pad-dle +> To downshift, briefly pull the left pad-dl

69DrivelogicDrivelogic makes various driving pro-grams available to you.Press the Drivelogic repeatedly until the desired driving program is shown in

7 Notes wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using

70Indicator lampThe gearbox indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out after the engine is started.> If it does not go out, or if it lights

71Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher1 High beams2 Headlamp flasher3 Turn signal indicatorsTo signal brieflyPress the lever up to the resistance po

72Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*0 Wipers retracted1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor2 Normal wiper speed3 Fast wiper speed4 Brief wipe5 Rotary

730 Wipers retracted1 Clean windshield and headlampsClean windshield and headlamps*The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates

74The speed stored in memory is deleted.To store and maintain speed or to acceleratePress button + briefly:The system stores and maintains the current

75Everything under controlOdometer1 Odometer2 Trip odometerOdometerYou can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in po

76Fuel gaugeOnce the indicator lamp stays on con-tinuously, there are still approx. 2 gallons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank.Fuel tank capacity app

77Service interval displayRemaining distance to next serviceThe displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds when the ignition key is i

78ClockIf you wish to have a permanent time display, you can make this adjustment in the car radio display, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio

79ComputerMode selectionWith the ignition key in position 1 or higher, you can use the onboard com-puter button BC in the turn signal lever to retriev

Contents Notes About this Owner's Manual 4Additional sources of information 4Symbols used 4Your individual vehicle 5Status at time of printing 5

80After giving an ice warning, the display returns to the previous setting.<The ice warning does not alter the fact that surface ice can form at te

81Technology for safety and driving conveniencePark Distance Control (PDC)*The conceptPDC assists you when you back into a parking space. Acoustic sig

82Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)The conceptDSC supports vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations.DSC optimizes driving stability and tr

83Activating M Track modeTap the button; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on.Deactivating M Track modePress the button again; the indicator lamp

84The system could issue a false warning or function in a delayed manner in the following situations:> System was not initialized > You are driv

85Flat tireThe indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up red. In addition, an acoustic signal is sounded.1. Carefully reduce speed and come

86Brake force displayBrake force display indicates to the road users behind you how hard you are braking.> Normal braking: the brake lamps among th

87LampsParking lamps/Low beamsParking lampsThe front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use this to signal the position of the ve

88Instrument lightingTurn the rotary dial with the parking/low beam lamps on to adjust the illumina-tion intensity.High beams/Standing lamps1 High bea

89Front fog lampsTap the button to switch on or off.The parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be switched on. The green indicator lamp in the instr

Contents 9 Driving: Ignition lock 61Starting the engine and driving off 62Switching off the engine 64Parking brake 64Manual transmission 65Sequential

90Controlling the climate for pleasant drivingAutomatic climate controlOnline Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG

911 Air onto the windshield and the side windows2 Air for the upper body area 933 Air to the footwell4 Interior temperature sensor – please keep clear

92Tips for pleasant drivingUse the automatic mode – switch on with AUTO button 6. Select the desired interior temperature.Detailed setting options are

93Condensation forms during opera-tion of the air conditioning system, which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water of this kind are

94Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filterThe built-in microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides

95Interior conveniencesPremium sound system*Harman Kardon premium sound systemWhen the system is activated, the impression of a significantly larger p

96If – for example for valet parking – you turn over only your spare key, refer to page 28, then access to the glove compartment and to the luggage co

97Rear center armrestYou will find a beverage holder in the rear center armrest.Opening the beverage holder: press.Storage package*For your convenienc

98Ashtray, front*To emptyPress on the edge of the open cover. you can now pull the ashtray upward for removal.Extinguishing cigarettesTap off the ash

99Clothes hooksTo open, press on the upper edge.When hanging clothing on the hooks, be sure that it will not obstruct the driver's vision. Do not