The UltimateDriving MachineOwner's Manualfor VehicleOnline Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 956 - © 02/08 BMW AGContentsA to Z
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MobilityThis section helps you maintain your car'smobility by supplying important informationon vital topics including fuels and lubricants,wheel
Refueling100RefuelingAlways switch off the engine before refu-eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a message will be displayed.<T
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 101Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the
Wheels and tires102Wheels and tiresTire inflation pressuresInformation for your safetyIt is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 103Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speedsup to a max. of100 mph / 160 km/hTr
Wheels and tires104Tire identification marksKnowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.T
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 105TemperatureThe temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resi
Wheels and tires106work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 107and other mixed tire sizes, swapping wheels between the axles is not permissible.Snow chains*Only
At a glanceThis overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle'soperating environment. The section wi
Under the hood108Under the hoodDo not work on the car unless you pos-sess the necessary technical knowledge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 109Important parts of the engine compartment1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 1112 Washer
Under the hood110M dual clutch transmission: the oil level appears in the top display.<The oil level must be between the two mark-ings.A new measur
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 111Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of children and comply with the relevant warnings on th
Under the hood1124. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.5. Turn the cap until there is an audible cli
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 113MaintenanceBMW Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traf
Maintenance114Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBDPrimary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket.This so
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 115CareCare productsRegular cleaning and care contributes signifi-cantly to the value retention of y
Care116Washing the car manuallyWhen washing the vehicle by hand, use large quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-sary. Clean the vehicle with a
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 117Outside sensors / camerasKeep the sensors and cameras on the outside of the vehicle, e.g. Park Di
Cockpit10CockpitAround the steering wheel: controls and displays3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out*354 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb m
Care118Vehicle storageIf your vehicle is to be decommissioned for longer than three months, your BMW center or a workshop that operates according to B
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 119Replacing componentsOnboard tool kitThe onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment on the right-
Replacing components120light-emitting diodes as light sources. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in c
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 121Turn signals, frontPY24W Silver Vision bulb, 24 wattsThe turn signal bulb can be changed via a co
Replacing components122Lamps in the luggage compartment lid1. Pry out the fastening plugs in the trim of the luggage compartment lid using a screw-dri
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 1233 Connector and cable for the cigarette lighter socket4 Holder for the sealant bottle5 Compressor
Replacing components1244. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 29 psi/200 kPa. With the ignition switched on, pro-ceed as follows:> To increase th
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 125> Radio Stations must be stored again, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio.>
Giving and receiving assistance126Giving and receiving assistanceEmergency Request*Conditions for an Emergency Request:> Equipment version with ful
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 127First aid pouch*Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life
At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 117 Instrument cluster 1210 Ignition lock 4111 Buttons on the steering wheel12 Horn: the entire surfa
Giving and receiving assistance1284. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 129headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable.Power stee
Giving and receiving assistance130cles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold.Manual transmission1. Switch on h
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 131Indicator and warning lampsIndicator and warning lamps appear in the dis-play area. See the table
Indicator and warning lamps132Door openEngine compartment lid openGas cap missing or loose Make sure that the gas cap is correctly positioned and clos
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 133Indication in US models:Warning lamp comes on:Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust e
Indicator and warning lamps134Indication in Canadian modelsLights up in red:Brake fluid level too low If brake pedal travel is considerably longer tha
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 135> Control of the brake lamps failed or> fuel supply malfunctioningYou can continue your jou
Indicator and warning lamps136Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor*Light up in yellow and red:> Tire is deflated Carefully bring the car to a stop. Comp
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 137Lights up in red:> Transmission limp-home program active with restricted range of gears, possi
Cockpit12Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Indicator lamps for turn signals3 Indicator and warning lamps 134 Tachometer 545 Shift Lights*476 Engine oil
Indicator and warning lamps138Brake signal malfunctioning: gear can be engaged without depressing the brakeTo engage a gear while the vehicle is at a
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 139Lights up in red:Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment.Check service requirem
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Technical data142Technical dataEngine dataM3Displacement cu in/cmμ 244/3,999Number of cylinders 8Maximum power output hp 414at engine speed rpm 8,300
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 143DimensionsAll dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 38 ft 5 in/11.7 m.Onli
Technical data144WeightsNever exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.M3Curb weight lbs/kg 3,726/1,690Approved gross weight
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 145CapacitiesNotesFuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.6/63 Fuel grade: page 101including reserve of U
Everything from A to Z146Everything from A to ZIndexAABS Antilock Brake System 62Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 48Accident, refer to
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 147Belt tensioner, refer to Safety belts 34Beverage holders, refer to Cup holders 83Blower, refer to
At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 13Indicator and warning lampsThe conceptIndicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of comb
Everything from A to Z148Child-restraint fixing system LATCH 39Child-restraint systems 38Child-safety lock 40Child seats, refer to Transporting childr
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 149Drive position, engaging, refer to Selector lever positions 44Drive programs, refer to Drivelogic
Everything from A to Z150Flat Tire Monitor FTM 64– indicating a flat tire 65– indicator/warning lamp 65– initializing the system 64– malfunction 65– s
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 151IIce warning, refer to Outside temperature warning 54Identification marks, tire coding 104Ignitio
Everything from A to Z152MM+S tires, refer to Winter tires 106Maintenance, refer to Service BookletMaintenance system 113Malfunction– luggage compartm
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 153PPaintwork care 116Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 62Park Distance Control PDC 62P
Everything from A to Z154Safety systems– airbags 67– Antilock Brake System ABS 62– brake system 63– driving stability control systems 62– Dynamic Stab
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 155Surface ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 54Switches, refer to Cockpit 10Switching off– e
Everything from A to Z156Units– average consumption 57– temperature 57Universal garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 78Uni
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At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 151 Microphone for voice command system* and for telephone in hands-free mode*2 SOS: initiating an Em
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Opening and closing18Opening and closingRemote controlEach remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is i
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 19> Settings for the display in the instrument cluster:> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to
Opening and closing20bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".3. Press button 2.4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicat
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 213. Press button 2.4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the d
Opening and closing22Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.Watch during the closing process to ensure that no one is injured. Releasin
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 23Unlocking and opening doors> Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central
Opening and closing24Locking or unlocking separatelyThe switch is located in the glove compartment.1 Locking the luggage compartment lid2 Unlocking th
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 25Panic mode*You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation:Press th
Opening and closing26> Convenient closureFunctional requirement> The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be locked when the vehicle
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 27Warning lampsThe warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the en
M3Owner's Manual for VehicleCongratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW M3.Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enh
Opening and closing28prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-tions, such as thin objects, and t
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 29Pinch protection systemIf the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-ing closing from approximat
Adjustments30AdjustmentsSitting safelyThe ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-junction with
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 31accident.On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear whil
Adjustments32Backrest width*You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-eral-support pads.Press
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 33Folding head restraints down and back upFolding down: Press the button, arrow 1.Folding up:Pull th
Adjustments34Safety feature1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-tion on or off, refer to page 41.2. Press the desired memory button 1 o
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 35ClosingMake sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.The upper belt anchor is suita
Adjustments36Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with button 3, to prevent them from being damaged due to t
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 37Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged.<Online Ed
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Transporting children safely38Transporting children safelyThe right place for childrenDo not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 39To lock the safety belt1. Secure the child-restraint system with the belt.2. Pull the belt strap a
Transporting children safely40There are three additional anchors for child-restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.Placement of the tether st
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 41DrivingIgnition lockInsert the remote control into the ignition lockInsert the remote control all
Driving42Radio readiness and ignition offAll indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-plays in the instrument cluster go out.Starting the engineDo n
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 433. Remove the remote control from the igni-tion lock, refer to page 41. This automati-cally engage
Driving44Reverse gearSelect this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be o
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 45> Β: middle position> N: neutral> +: shift up manually> –: shift down manually> D/S
Driving46P ParkP engages automatically when you switch off the engine unless N is engaged and the remote control remains in the ignition lock, refer t
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 474. Insert the screwdriver into the opening of the white lever, arrow 1.5. Pull the screwdriver bac
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic-ular topic or item is by using the index, ref
Driving481. As the vehicle approaches its maximum engine speed, the yellow LEDs 1 light up consecutively to indicate the impending shift point.2. At t
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 491. Press the brake while the engine is running.2. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer
Driving50Turn signals/headlamp flasher1 High beams2 Headlamp flasher3 Turn signalsUsing turn signalsPress the lever beyond the resistance point.To tur
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 51Wiper system1 Switching on wipers2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe3 Activating/deactivating int
Driving52Windshield washer nozzlesThe windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.Wa
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 53Increasing desired speedRepeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, unt
Everything under control54Everything under controlOdometer, outside temperature display, clock1 Knob in the instrument cluster2 Outside temperature an
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 55Never drive at engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the engine speed is limited
Everything under control56To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 57.Cruising rangeDisplays the estim
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 578 Setting formats and units of measure, resetting to factory settings 579 Adjusting settings> C
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
Everything under control584. Press button 2 until is displayed.The settings are reset.The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 59Possible displays1 Button for selecting functions2 Service requirements3 Engine oil4 Roadworthines
Everything under control601. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, acco
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 61Viewing stored Check Control messages1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repea
Technology for driving comfort and safety62Technology for driving comfort and safetyPark Distance Control PDC*The conceptThe PDC assists you with mane
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 63Antilock Brake System ABSABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response
Technology for driving comfort and safety64operating condition such as steering, braking, etc., the damping automatically adjusts to the new condition
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 65When driving resumes, the initialization is con-tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system
Technology for driving comfort and safety66Message for low tire inflation pressure on page 66.3. Start to drive.After driving a few minutes, the set i
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 67dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-n
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 5The individual vehicleWhen you ordered your BMW, you chose vari-ous items of equipment. This Owner&
Technology for driving comfort and safety68the event of side impact. The relevant side air-bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag sup
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 69Most child seats are detected by the system, especially child seats required by the NHTSA at the t
Lamps70LampsParking lamps/low beams0 Lamps off, daytime running lamps1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps3
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 711. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41.2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever u
Lamps72Adaptive Head Light*The conceptAdaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface.
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 731. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol ap
Climate74Climate1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows2 Air to the upper body area Draft-free ventilation 773 Air to the footwell4
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 75Automatic climate controlComfortable interior climateAUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribut
Climate76Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air modeSwitch on the desired operating mode by pressing this button repeatedly:> LED
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 77Ventilation1 Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open and close the air vents2 Use the lever to cha
Notes6to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. S
Practical interior accessories78Practical interior accessoriesIntegrated universal remote control*The conceptThe integrated universal remote control c
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 79The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held tran
Practical interior accessories80Digital compass*1 Adjustment button2 DisplayThe display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 81> The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does.> Not al
Practical interior accessories82LockingTo lock the glove compartment, use the inte-grated key of the remote control, refer to page 18.LED hand lampIn
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 83Storage compartments inside the vehicleDepending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find c
Practical interior accessories84LighterWith the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.The lighter can be pulled o
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 85Through-loading system*Opening1. Open the belt lock of the rear center safety belt. To do so, pres
Practical interior accessories86Storage compartments inside the cargo bayDepending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 87Ski bag*The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 7For Canadian customersCanadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Ca
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Things to remember when driving90Things to remember when drivingBreak-in periodMoving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please foll
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 91ing, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable m
Things to remember when driving92during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.This can also lead to a permanent loss in ride comfort a
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 93LoadThe permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater th
Things to remember when driving94Mounting pointsThe mounting points are located in the roof.Loading roof-mounted luggage rackBecause roof racks raise
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 95BMW M3 engineeringHigh performance V8 engineThe high-revving V8 engine draws a maximum power of 42
BMW M3 engineering96Driving on a race trackBMW recommends the following measures before driving on a race track:> Participate in a BMW driver train
Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 97Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 956 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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