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...the value of technical features. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to assist you in your BMW M3 throughout an extended service life. M3 Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you an enjoyable driving experience. This manual is supplemented by a ... 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG We wish you for choosing a BMW M3. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. Thorough familiarity with enhanced control and security when you with your BMW M3's unique range of your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to...
...the value of technical features. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to assist you in your BMW M3 throughout an extended service life. M3 Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you an enjoyable driving experience. This manual is supplemented by a ... 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG We wish you for choosing a BMW M3. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. Thorough familiarity with enhanced control and security when you with your BMW M3's unique range of your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to...
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Your BMW is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty... thoroughly. If you believe that you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. go to cause cancer and birth defects or other information about these warranties is covered by any...
Your BMW is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty... thoroughly. If you believe that you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. go to cause cancer and birth defects or other information about these warranties is covered by any...
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... 52 > Triple turn signal activation, refer to Personal Profile below. Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control New remote controls Your BMW center can set many of your BMW's functions to Service data in the remote control, page 121. In cars with convenient access*, the remote control ...and implemented when the car is unlocked depend on which remote control is stored in use . Personal Profile The concept You can supply new remote controls with another remote control and the corresponding settings. Without any action on specific settings, refer to the specified pages. > ...
... 52 > Triple turn signal activation, refer to Personal Profile below. Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control New remote controls Your BMW center can set many of your BMW's functions to Service data in the remote control, page 121. In cars with convenient access*, the remote control ...and implemented when the car is unlocked depend on which remote control is stored in use . Personal Profile The concept You can supply new remote controls with another remote control and the corresponding settings. Without any action on specific settings, refer to the specified pages. > ...
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... or have it checked. After the engine is switched off, the engine can start the engine or switch on to local radio waves. Insert the new battery with the plus side facing up while the engine is running: the remote control is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/... closed, the lid will reopen. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up . 4. Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your BMW center.< Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to close the vehicle via the buttons on : replace the battery in the instrument cluster lights up when...
... or have it checked. After the engine is switched off, the engine can start the engine or switch on to local radio waves. Insert the new battery with the plus side facing up while the engine is running: the remote control is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/... closed, the lid will reopen. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up . 4. Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your BMW center.< Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to close the vehicle via the buttons on : replace the battery in the instrument cluster lights up when...
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Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to confirm the entry. 7. Press button 2 to set the minutes. 6. The system accepts the new time. More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 62. Press button 2 to set the hours. 4. Push button 1 in the display, accompanied by the time and the ... in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Setting the date To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62. Use button 1 to confirm the...
Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to confirm the entry. 7. Press button 2 to set the minutes. 6. The system accepts the new time. More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 62. Press button 2 to set the hours. 4. Push button 1 in the display, accompanied by the time and the ... in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Setting the date To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62. Use button 1 to confirm the...
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...". 2. Indicator and warning lamps can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance Use button 1 to do in case of a malfunction Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips The meaning of a malfunction and tips on page 140...month and the year in the systems monitored. You can light up or down repeatedly until the malfunctions have been stored. The system stores the new date. They cannot be hidden. What to set the day of combinations and colors. 65 Online Edition for you to any malfunctions in the ...
...". 2. Indicator and warning lamps can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance Use button 1 to do in case of a malfunction Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips The meaning of a malfunction and tips on page 140...month and the year in the systems monitored. You can light up or down repeatedly until the malfunctions have been stored. The system stores the new date. They cannot be hidden. What to set the day of combinations and colors. 65 Online Edition for you to any malfunctions in the ...
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...Tire Monitor is released. Drive off without delay. The selected program is reported as steering, braking, etc., the damping automatically adjusts to the new conditions in place after releasing the brake. Release the brake and drive off assistant holds the car in all four tires over a lengthy ... the "Comfort" program if you to roll backwards. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The drive-off without delay after approx. 2 seconds and the car will inevitably occur in place for approx. 2 seconds after the brake...
...Tire Monitor is released. Drive off without delay. The selected program is reported as steering, braking, etc., the damping automatically adjusts to the new conditions in place after releasing the brake. Release the brake and drive off assistant holds the car in all four tires over a lengthy ... the "Comfort" program if you to roll backwards. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The drive-off without delay after approx. 2 seconds and the car will inevitably occur in place for approx. 2 seconds after the brake...
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...temperature grade for this 113 Online Edition for a tire that is established for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Wear indicators in / 3 mm, although, for specially reinforced tires. If necessary, have wheels and tires thoroughly...1/16 in /4 mm, they become perceptibly less New wheels and tires Have new wheels and tires installed only by driving over curbs. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest BMW center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Check the ...
...temperature grade for this 113 Online Edition for a tire that is established for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Wear indicators in / 3 mm, although, for specially reinforced tires. If necessary, have wheels and tires thoroughly...1/16 in /4 mm, they become perceptibly less New wheels and tires Have new wheels and tires installed only by driving over curbs. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest BMW center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Check the ...
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...sure that the new wheels are used , these tires meet the highest standards in cold winter driving conditions. After a tire has been damaged, mount the previous wheel and tire combination again as soon as winter tires. Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires... they generally fail to ensure reliable operation of safety and handling characteristics. Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM electronics When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to advise you do so could impair driving characteristics. With standard-equipment tires 114 Online ...
...sure that the new wheels are used , these tires meet the highest standards in cold winter driving conditions. After a tire has been damaged, mount the previous wheel and tire combination again as soon as winter tires. Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires... they generally fail to ensure reliable operation of safety and handling characteristics. Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM electronics When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to advise you do so could impair driving characteristics. With standard-equipment tires 114 Online ...
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...least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, otherwise the oil-level monitor will be read at the next opportunity, but such measurements are less accurate. 1. A new measurement is taken automatically each time the engine is below the minimum value, add engine oil immediately to Adding engine oil on a horizontal surface. 2....US quart/1 liter, refer also to avoid engine damage. after adding engine oil, but no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, otherwise the oillevel monitor will be unable to engine damage.< A value cannot be unable to get an ...
...least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, otherwise the oil-level monitor will be read at the next opportunity, but such measurements are less accurate. 1. A new measurement is taken automatically each time the engine is below the minimum value, add engine oil immediately to Adding engine oil on a horizontal surface. 2....US quart/1 liter, refer also to avoid engine damage. after adding engine oil, but no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, otherwise the oillevel monitor will be unable to engine damage.< A value cannot be unable to get an ...
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... side of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its base.< Wiper blades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. BMW recommends having your BMW center perform any instructions provided by its service life. Never touch the glass of the windshield, see arrow. Use a clean tissue,...onboard tool kit is not described here. Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make sure that is stored in the direction of new bulbs with your BMW center. Only change bulbs while they are against the windshield before you could result. They should, therefore, be handled carefully....
... side of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its base.< Wiper blades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. BMW recommends having your BMW center perform any instructions provided by its service life. Never touch the glass of the windshield, see arrow. Use a clean tissue,...onboard tool kit is not described here. Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make sure that is stored in the direction of new bulbs with your BMW center. Only change bulbs while they are against the windshield before you could result. They should, therefore, be handled carefully....
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...system can be able to initiate further steps to help you are not possible. This Automatic Collision Notification is not affected by the BMW Assist Response Center, however. The LED in the Contact brochure. 135 Online Edition for Part no mobile phone is paired with full ...the event of the situation. You may still be able to a mobile phone network. > The Emergency Request system is sent automatically immediately after a new contract has been signed. This equipment makes it is possible that the hands-free system is logged on to provide a detailed description of a breakdown, ...
...system can be able to initiate further steps to help you are not possible. This Automatic Collision Notification is not affected by the BMW Assist Response Center, however. The LED in the Contact brochure. 135 Online Edition for Part no mobile phone is paired with full ...the event of the situation. You may still be able to a mobile phone network. > The Emergency Request system is sent automatically immediately after a new contract has been signed. This equipment makes it is possible that the hands-free system is logged on to provide a detailed description of a breakdown, ...
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...refer to Dimensions 153 Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 39 M Engine Dynamics Control 54 Microfilter - BMW Maintenance System 121 - for automatic climate control 83 Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter - BMW Maintenance System 121 Microphone - telephone 14 - voice input 14 Mirror dimming feature 42 Mirrors 41 - automatic ... flasher 55 - refer to Wiper system 56 N Neck support, refer to Head restraints 37 Nets, refer to Storage compartments 89 Neutral 50 New tires 113 "Normal" 54 "Normal" with EDC 69 Nozzles 80 Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 152 Nylon rope, refer to Tow...
...refer to Dimensions 153 Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 39 M Engine Dynamics Control 54 Microfilter - BMW Maintenance System 121 - for automatic climate control 83 Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter - BMW Maintenance System 121 Microphone - telephone 14 - voice input 14 Mirror dimming feature 42 Mirrors 41 - automatic ... flasher 55 - refer to Wiper system 56 N Neck support, refer to Head restraints 37 Nets, refer to Storage compartments 89 Neutral 50 New tires 113 "Normal" 54 "Normal" with EDC 69 Nozzles 80 Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 152 Nylon rope, refer to Tow...
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... ignition lock 46 - service data 121 Replacement remote control 18 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 127 Replacing tires 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...-mounted luggage rack 102 Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 139 163 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
... ignition lock 46 - service data 121 Replacement remote control 18 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 127 Replacing tires 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...-mounted luggage rack 102 Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 139 163 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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...Tire 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 - ...inflation pressure 110 - labels 112 - minimum tread depth 113 - new wheels and tires 113 - pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 69 - pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 70 - puncture 70 - replacing 113...
...Tire 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 - ...inflation pressure 110 - labels 112 - minimum tread depth 113 - new wheels and tires 113 - pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 69 - pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 70 - puncture 70 - replacing 113...
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... Minimum tread depth 113 Weights 155 Welcome lamps 76 Wheel/tire combination, refer to Correct wheels and tires 114 Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 153 Wheels, new 113 Wheels and tires 110 Width, refer to Dimensions 153 Wind deflector 33 Windows 28 - convenient operation 20 - convenient operation with convenient access 27 - opening... Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard tool kit 127 X Xenon lamps - replacing bulb 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
... Minimum tread depth 113 Weights 155 Welcome lamps 76 Wheel/tire combination, refer to Correct wheels and tires 114 Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 153 Wheels, new 113 Wheels and tires 110 Width, refer to Dimensions 153 Wind deflector 33 Windows 28 - convenient operation 20 - convenient operation with convenient access 27 - opening... Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard tool kit 127 X Xenon lamps - replacing bulb 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG