Owner's Manual
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7 13 Horn: the entire surface Turn signals 55 High beams, headlamp flasher 78 Roadside parking lamps* 78 Computer 60 Settings and information about the vehicle 61 Instrument lighting 78 14 Adjusting the steering wheel 42 15 Cruise control 57 At a glance Reference Mobility 11 ... phone book and lists with stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Recirculated-air mode 82 Redialing if no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG 16 Releasing the hood 116 17 Opening the luggage compartment lid 24 8 9 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 56 Rain sensor* 56 Controls Driving tips...
7 13 Horn: the entire surface Turn signals 55 High beams, headlamp flasher 78 Roadside parking lamps* 78 Computer 60 Settings and information about the vehicle 61 Instrument lighting 78 14 Adjusting the steering wheel 42 15 Cruise control 57 At a glance Reference Mobility 11 ... phone book and lists with stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Recirculated-air mode 82 Redialing if no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG 16 Releasing the hood 116 17 Opening the luggage compartment lid 24 8 9 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 56 Rain sensor* 56 Controls Driving tips...
Owner's Manual
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...13 Tachometer 59 Shift Lights* 52 Engine oil temperature 60 Display for > Clock 59 > Outside temperature 59 > Indicator and warning lamps 65 > With dual clutch transmission: Computer 60 8 Display for > Gear display M dual clutch transmission... with Drivelogic* 49 > With manual transmission: Computer 60 > Date of next scheduled service, and remaining ... There is a Check Control message 65 9 Fuel gauge 60 10 Resetting the trip odometer 59 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 ...
...13 Tachometer 59 Shift Lights* 52 Engine oil temperature 60 Display for > Clock 59 > Outside temperature 59 > Indicator and warning lamps 65 > With dual clutch transmission: Computer 60 8 Display for > Gear display M dual clutch transmission... with Drivelogic* 49 > With manual transmission: Computer 60 > Date of next scheduled service, and remaining ... There is a Check Control message 65 9 Fuel gauge 60 10 Resetting the trip odometer 59 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 ...
Owner's Manual
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... units of the ignition lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster. 1 2 3 Knob in the instrument cluster Outside temperature and clock, refer to Computer on page 60 Odometer and trip odometer Tachometer Knob in the instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while the ignition is switched on bridges and shaded Controls... km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature display, clock roads, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Odometer, outside temperature, refer to page 64.
... units of the ignition lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster. 1 2 3 Knob in the instrument cluster Outside temperature and clock, refer to Computer on page 60 Odometer and trip odometer Tachometer Knob in the instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while the ignition is switched on bridges and shaded Controls... km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature display, clock roads, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Odometer, outside temperature, refer to page 64.
Owner's Manual
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... engine, becomes too hot. Calling up information Fuel gauge Press the button in mountainous areas, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to Checking oil level on when the remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/ 50 km... below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are displayed briefly. In this range, the engine speed is at engine speeds in the top display.< 60 Online Edition for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
... engine, becomes too hot. Calling up information Fuel gauge Press the button in mountainous areas, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to Checking oil level on when the remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/ 50 km... below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are displayed briefly. In this range, the engine speed is at engine speeds in the top display.< 60 Online Edition for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Owner's Manual
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Driving tips At a glance To set values > Calling up computer information 60 3 4 5 6 7 When the lights are not ensured and damage can only be made or called up Check Control 65 Setting the time 64 Setting the date ...64 Viewing service requirement display 63 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Operating principle 1 Button for approx. 2 seconds. To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the tank. A number of fuel currently in the turn...
Driving tips At a glance To set values > Calling up computer information 60 3 4 5 6 7 When the lights are not ensured and damage can only be made or called up Check Control 65 Setting the time 64 Setting the date ...64 Viewing service requirement display 63 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Operating principle 1 Button for approx. 2 seconds. To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the tank. A number of fuel currently in the turn...
Owner's Manual
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... checked. An acoustic warning does not sound until an object is indicated correspondingly by only one of the corner sensors Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as is a blind spot in /10 cm. curbs, can indicate objects.... Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is closer than approx. 24 in/60 cm to the corner sensors, or closer than approx. 5 ft/ 1.50 m to maintain the vehicle's stability even...
... checked. An acoustic warning does not sound until an object is indicated correspondingly by only one of the corner sensors Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as is a blind spot in /10 cm. curbs, can indicate objects.... Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is closer than approx. 24 in/60 cm to the corner sensors, or closer than approx. 5 ft/ 1.50 m to maintain the vehicle's stability even...
Owner's Manual
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... slightly metallic when the engine is equipped with a high-performance brake system with perforated compound brake discs. Drive train In your BMW M3, special emphasis was placed on page 99. The maximum engine speed lies at regular intervals as is standing. Refer also to Tachometer... its emissions control system. For further information on page 60. Warming up the engine During the warm-up the engine, refer to Corrosion on brake rotors on the direct connection between the engine and drive. BMW M3 engineering At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls High...
... slightly metallic when the engine is equipped with a high-performance brake system with perforated compound brake discs. Drive train In your BMW M3, special emphasis was placed on page 99. The maximum engine speed lies at regular intervals as is standing. Refer also to Tachometer... its emissions control system. For further information on page 60. Warming up the engine During the warm-up the engine, refer to Corrosion on brake rotors on the direct connection between the engine and drive. BMW M3 engineering At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls High...
Owner's Manual
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... their suitability for use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.< Your BMW center will be glad to the 10W-60 SAE class.< Checking coolant level 1. Escaping coolant can also call BMW of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape... otherwise engine damage may result.< Low ambient temperatures The oils used at temperatures below -47/-206 for virtually any questions regarding BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils.< You can cause burns.< Coolant consists of the engine oil selected has critical significance...
... their suitability for use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.< Your BMW center will be glad to the 10W-60 SAE class.< Checking coolant level 1. Escaping coolant can also call BMW of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape... otherwise engine damage may result.< Low ambient temperatures The oils used at temperatures below -47/-206 for virtually any questions regarding BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils.< You can cause burns.< Coolant consists of the engine oil selected has critical significance...
Owner's Manual
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...from the tire valve. 132 Online Edition for tire damage larger than approx. 0.16 in/ 4 mm. Connect connection hose 9 of 35 mph/ 60 km/h. To check the current inflation pressure setting, briefly switch off the compressor. 10. Switch off the compressor. Do not exceed a speed of ... After driving approx. 2 miles/3 km, stop at least 29 psi/200 kPa. Do not let the compressor run for approx. 3 minutes to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel if the tire cannot be made roadworthy with the M Mobility System, proceed as follows: > To increase the inflation...
...from the tire valve. 132 Online Edition for tire damage larger than approx. 0.16 in/ 4 mm. Connect connection hose 9 of 35 mph/ 60 km/h. To check the current inflation pressure setting, briefly switch off the compressor. 10. Switch off the compressor. Do not exceed a speed of ... After driving approx. 2 miles/3 km, stop at least 29 psi/200 kPa. Do not let the compressor run for approx. 3 minutes to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel if the tire cannot be made roadworthy with the M Mobility System, proceed as follows: > To increase the inflation...
Owner's Manual
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...: Approx. 3.3 US gal/12.5 liters of fuel remain in the tank Remains on: Remaining operating range is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Switch off the parking lamps, refer to page 46, or close the driver's door. Note whether a lamp comes on causes and how to page... or clutch in the display area. Release the parking brake. See the table for Part no more than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page 60 Engine refuses to start Ignition switched on and driver's door open Parking lamps still on Roadside parking lamps still on Fasten safety belts Indication in...
...: Approx. 3.3 US gal/12.5 liters of fuel remain in the tank Remains on: Remaining operating range is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Switch off the parking lamps, refer to page 46, or close the driver's door. Note whether a lamp comes on causes and how to page... or clutch in the display area. Release the parking brake. See the table for Part no more than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page 60 Engine refuses to start Ignition switched on and driver's door open Parking lamps still on Roadside parking lamps still on Fasten safety belts Indication in...
Owner's Manual
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...Transporting children safely 44 Chrome parts 125 Chrome polish 125 Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 90 Cleaning headlamps 56 - washer fluid 57 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 123 Clock 59 - 12h/24h format 62 - setting time 64 Closing - from inside 23 - from outside 19 Clothes... folding down rear backrest 92 - retractable hardtop 31 - rollover protection system 74 - securing cargo 101 Coolant 119 - checking level 119 Coolant temperature 60 Cooling, maximum 81 Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 119 Cooling system, refer to Coolant 119 Copyright 2 Corner-illuminating lamps, refer to Adaptive Head ...
...Transporting children safely 44 Chrome parts 125 Chrome polish 125 Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 90 Cleaning headlamps 56 - washer fluid 57 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 123 Clock 59 - 12h/24h format 62 - setting time 64 Closing - from inside 23 - from outside 19 Clothes... folding down rear backrest 92 - retractable hardtop 31 - rollover protection system 74 - securing cargo 101 Coolant 119 - checking level 119 Coolant temperature 60 Cooling, maximum 81 Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 119 Cooling system, refer to Coolant 119 Copyright 2 Corner-illuminating lamps, refer to Adaptive Head ...
Owner's Manual
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... Emergency Request 135 Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 135 Engine - breaking in 98 - data 152 - overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 60 - speed 152 - starting 47 - starting, convenient access 27 - switching off 47 Engine compartment 117 Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 119 Engine... oil - adding 118 - BMW Maintenance System 121 - checking level 117 - intervals between changes, refer to Service requirements 63 - possible displays 118 Engine output, refer to ...
... Emergency Request 135 Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 135 Engine - breaking in 98 - data 152 - overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 60 - speed 152 - starting 47 - starting, convenient access 27 - switching off 47 Engine compartment 117 Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 119 Engine... oil - adding 118 - BMW Maintenance System 121 - checking level 117 - intervals between changes, refer to Service requirements 63 - possible displays 118 Engine output, refer to ...
Owner's Manual
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...specifications 109 - tank contents, refer to Capacities 155 Everything from A to Z Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Fuel filler door 108 - releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 108 Fuses 133 Gross vehicle weight, refer to... 84 Gasoline - refer to Average consumption 61 Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 109 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Gasoline engine, checking engine oil level 117 Gear - neutral 50 Gear change 51 Gear display, refer to Displays in the...88 Grills 80 160 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
...specifications 109 - tank contents, refer to Capacities 155 Everything from A to Z Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Fuel filler door 108 - releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 108 Fuses 133 Gross vehicle weight, refer to... 84 Gasoline - refer to Average consumption 61 Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 109 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Gasoline engine, checking engine oil level 117 Gear - neutral 50 Gear change 51 Gear display, refer to Displays in the...88 Grills 80 160 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
Owner's Manual
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...changing units of measure 62 - in computer 62 Outside temperature warning 59 Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 60 Pressure monitoring, tires 69 - Flat Tire Monitor 69 Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM...113 Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 113 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Residual heat 82 Restraint systems - for children 44 - refer to Safety belts 40 Retractable hardtop 31 - convenient ...Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
...changing units of measure 62 - in computer 62 Outside temperature warning 59 Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 60 Pressure monitoring, tires 69 - Flat Tire Monitor 69 Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM...113 Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 113 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 60 Residual heat 82 Restraint systems - for children 44 - refer to Safety belts 40 Retractable hardtop 31 - convenient ...Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
Owner's Manual
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...installation location, refer to Center armrest 88 - refer to separate Owner's Manual Temperature - automatic climate control 81 - coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 60 Temperature display - outside temperature 59 - outside temperature warning 59 - setting the units 62 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 57 Tensioning straps, refer ...puncture, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 70 Tire Quality Grading 112 165 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Tires - age 112 - air loss 71 - breaking in 98 - changing, refer to Changing wheels 133 - condition 113 - damage 113...
...installation location, refer to Center armrest 88 - refer to separate Owner's Manual Temperature - automatic climate control 81 - coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 60 Temperature display - outside temperature 59 - outside temperature warning 59 - setting the units 62 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 57 Tensioning straps, refer ...puncture, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 70 Tire Quality Grading 112 165 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Tires - age 112 - air loss 71 - breaking in 98 - changing, refer to Changing wheels 133 - condition 113 - damage 113...