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Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A to Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A to Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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... enhance operating safety and contribute to assist you in your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you for choosing a BMW M3. Thorough familiarity with the information that we have compiled for you an enjoyable driving experience. It contains important data and instructions intended to maintaining the value of your...
... enhance operating safety and contribute to assist you in your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you for choosing a BMW M3. Thorough familiarity with the information that we have compiled for you an enjoyable driving experience. It contains important data and instructions intended to maintaining the value of your...
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...46 59 67 76 80 84 Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Contents At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls The fastest way to find information on a particular topic ...or item is by using the index, refer to Z Online Edition for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving 103 BMW M3 engineering Mobility 108 110 116 121 123 127 135 140 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the ...
...46 59 67 76 80 84 Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Contents At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls The fastest way to find information on a particular topic ...or item is by using the index, refer to Z Online Edition for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving 103 BMW M3 engineering Mobility 108 110 116 121 123 127 135 140 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the ...
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... of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Parts and accessories For your own safety, use of continuous, ongoing development that is not described in mind that the manual may cause extensive damage 5 Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of modern materials and powerful electronics, requires specially...
... of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Parts and accessories For your own safety, use of continuous, ongoing development that is not described in mind that the manual may cause extensive damage 5 Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of modern materials and powerful electronics, requires specially...
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... from other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
... from other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
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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 10 Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 46 11 Ignition lock 46 12...
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 10 Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 46 11 Ignition lock 46 12...
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Indicator and warning lamps The concept At a glance Indicator and warning lamps can light up in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on . Driving tips Reference Mobility Controls 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on possible causes of combinations and colors. What to do in a variety of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 140.
Indicator and warning lamps The concept At a glance Indicator and warning lamps can light up in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on . Driving tips Reference Mobility Controls 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on possible causes of combinations and colors. What to do in a variety of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 140.
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... warning flashers Flat Tire Monitor FTM* 69 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM* 70 Central locking system 23 12 Heated seats* 38 At a glance Reference Mobility 15 Driving tips Controls Coupe: Roller sun blind* 87 Convertible: Opening and closing retractable hardtop 32 13 14 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 68 15 Electronic Damper Control... mode 82 Air flow rate 81 Defrosting windows 82 Rear window defroster 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
... warning flashers Flat Tire Monitor FTM* 69 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM* 70 Central locking system 23 12 Heated seats* 38 At a glance Reference Mobility 15 Driving tips Controls Coupe: Roller sun blind* 87 Convertible: Opening and closing retractable hardtop 32 13 14 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 68 15 Electronic Damper Control... mode 82 Air flow rate 81 Defrosting windows 82 Rear window defroster 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Online Edition for complete control of your safety, comfort and convenience, are useful for driving and your vehicle. All features and accessories that are described here.
Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Online Edition for complete control of your safety, comfort and convenience, are useful for driving and your vehicle. All features and accessories that are described here.
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... must be unlocked when the button is closed. For further details of the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Lightly push button 1 in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door handles. The...
... must be unlocked when the button is closed. For further details of the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Lightly push button 1 in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door handles. The...
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... the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the retractable hardtop stops in . 3. Press the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance The setting is open to select: > The hazard warning flashers light up when opened. For operating principle, refer to half close... appears in the display accompanied by accident, do not place the remote control in the cargo bay. > > Confirmation signal during unlocking Confirmation signal during locking Driving tips Reference Mobility 3.
... the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the retractable hardtop stops in . 3. Press the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance The setting is open to select: > The hazard warning flashers light up when opened. For operating principle, refer to half close... appears in the display accompanied by accident, do not place the remote control in the cargo bay. > > Confirmation signal during unlocking Confirmation signal during locking Driving tips Reference Mobility 3.
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The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off . Press button 2. Press button 2. > Either unlock the doors ...it. The setting is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving tips The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened , or... as soon as you drive off . > The central locking system remains unlocked. 7. Mobility Reference 23 Online Edition for the remote control ...
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off . Press button 2. Press button 2. > Either unlock the doors ...it. The setting is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving tips The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened , or... as soon as you drive off . > The central locking system remains unlocked. 7. Mobility Reference 23 Online Edition for the remote control ...
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....< Coupe The switch is located in the glove compartment. 1 2 Locking the luggage compartment lid Unlocking the luggage compartment lid Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down lightly. This is an advantage... when valet parking, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance Emergency release Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid ...
....< Coupe The switch is located in the glove compartment. 1 2 Locking the luggage compartment lid Unlocking the luggage compartment lid Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down lightly. This is an advantage... when valet parking, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance Emergency release Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid ...
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...or retractable hardtop, the system is checking whether a remote control is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Comparison to carry out the functions mentioned above. Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing ...using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to the standard remote control Convertible: window and convertible top operation Driving tips Functional requirement Controls At a glance The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. In general, there is ...
...or retractable hardtop, the system is checking whether a remote control is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Comparison to carry out the functions mentioned above. Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing ...using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to the standard remote control Convertible: window and convertible top operation Driving tips Functional requirement Controls At a glance The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. In general, there is ...
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... as follows: > Press the switch to the resistance point: The window opens as long as no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Convenient operation At a glance > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the...
... as follows: > Press the switch to the resistance point: The window opens as long as no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Convenient operation At a glance > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the...
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...you park the vehicle. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with simple and convenient operation. Move the glass roof in your driving pleasure in the desired direction. 2. Insert the screwdriver into the 31 Online Edition for manual operation. > It is ...unanticipated weather damage, it is advisable that there is operated, the luggage compartment lid swings back and up. after driving in particular do not attach magnetic racks. > Do not attach rack systems to page 127, into the openings... should only be required for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance
...you park the vehicle. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with simple and convenient operation. Move the glass roof in your driving pleasure in the desired direction. 2. Insert the screwdriver into the 31 Online Edition for manual operation. > It is ...unanticipated weather damage, it is advisable that there is operated, the luggage compartment lid swings back and up. after driving in particular do not attach magnetic racks. > Do not attach rack systems to page 127, into the openings... should only be required for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance
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... closed when the vehicle is being operated, the left side of the retractable hardtop and cause damage or injury. To avoid causing damage, do not drive off until the hardtop has stopped moving.< Opening and closing action has not yet finished. > If the right LED lights up red when the switch... closed . > If the right-hand LED flashes red when you push or pull the switch for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The side windows move the retractable hardtop when the rollover protection system is opening or closing When the vehicle is stationary and at temperatures...
... closed when the vehicle is being operated, the left side of the retractable hardtop and cause damage or injury. To avoid causing damage, do not drive off until the hardtop has stopped moving.< Opening and closing action has not yet finished. > If the right LED lights up red when the switch... closed . > If the right-hand LED flashes red when you push or pull the switch for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The side windows move the retractable hardtop when the rollover protection system is opening or closing When the vehicle is stationary and at temperatures...
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... caps beforehand, if necessary. Interruption The automatic sequence of movements is interrupted if the switch for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Wind deflector* The wind deflector keeps air movements in the cargo bay. Online Edition for hardtop operation is a safety hazard. Press together the top... 1. A hardtop that is not fully opened or closed , the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened or closed is released. The sequence can be damaged.< 33 Driving tips Controls 3.
... caps beforehand, if necessary. Interruption The automatic sequence of movements is interrupted if the switch for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Wind deflector* The wind deflector keeps air movements in the cargo bay. Online Edition for hardtop operation is a safety hazard. Press together the top... 1. A hardtop that is not fully opened or closed , the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened or closed is released. The sequence can be damaged.< 33 Driving tips Controls 3.
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... Controls Sitting safely Head restraint Safety belt Before every drive, make a vital contribution to page 40. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its restraining effect could result...wear their heads against the side or head airbags, otherwise serious injuries could be impaired.< Safety belts, refer to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. Your vehicle has four seats, each of vehicle control could slide over hard or fragile objects or be fully excluded, depending on ... event of injury to an 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
... Controls Sitting safely Head restraint Safety belt Before every drive, make a vital contribution to page 40. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its restraining effect could result...wear their heads against the side or head airbags, otherwise serious injuries could be impaired.< Safety belts, refer to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. Your vehicle has four seats, each of vehicle control could slide over hard or fragile objects or be fully excluded, depending on ... event of injury to an 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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Convertible: height adjustment Driving tips > To raise: press the button upward. > To lower: press the button downward. Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury ... from outside or from one will be without protection from outside / behind 1. Only remove a head restraint if no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG To move the front seats forward or backward from the head restraint.< Reference Controls Backrest width decreases or increases accordingly. > To raise: pull up...
Convertible: height adjustment Driving tips > To raise: press the button upward. > To lower: press the button downward. Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury ... from outside or from one will be without protection from outside / behind 1. Only remove a head restraint if no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG To move the front seats forward or backward from the head restraint.< Reference Controls Backrest width decreases or increases accordingly. > To raise: pull up...