BMW M3 2017 Owners Manual

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OWNER'S
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M3Owner's
Manual
for
the
vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW M3.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better controlyou will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new
BMW M3. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehij cle. It contains important information on vehicle operation thatwill help you make full use of the technical features available in
your BMW M3. The manual also contains information designed
to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribj ute to maintaining the value of your BMW M3.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in
the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Supplementary information can be found in the additional broj chures in the onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw@drivers@guide
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Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written
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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a particj
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 228.6Information
At
a
glance
14Cockpit18iDrive27Voice activation system30Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing51Settings60Transporting children safely64Driving80Displays98Lights103Safety121Driving stability control systems127Driving comfort142Climate control147Interior equipment155Storage compartments
Driving
tips
162BMW M3 technology164Things to remember when driving168Loading171Saving fuelMobility176Refueling178Fuel180Wheels and tires193Engine compartment195Engine oil199Coolant201Maintenance203Replacing components210Breakdown assistance216Care
Reference
224Technical data226Appendix228Everything from A to Z
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InformationUsing
this
Owner's
ManualOrientation
The fastest way to find information on a particj
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, difj
ferences may exist between the printed Ownj er's Manual and the following Owner's Manjuals:'yIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'yOnline Owner's Manual.'yBMW Driverss Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appenjdix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehij
cle.
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment,
Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainj ment, and Communication can be obtained asprinted book from the service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the folj
lowing Owner's Manuals:
'yIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
on the Control Display.'yOnline Owner's Manual.'yBMW Driverss Guide app.Additional
sources
of
information
Dealerss
service
center
A dealerss service center will be glad to answer
questions at any time.
Internet The Owner's Manual and general information
on BMW, for example on technology, are availj able on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW
Driverss
Guide
App The Owner's Manual is available
in many countries as an app. Adj ditional information on the Interj
net:
www.bmw.com/bmw@drivers@guide
Symbols
and
displays Symbols
in
the
Owner's
Manual
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
'

Action
stepsAction steps to be carried out are presented as
numbered list. The steps must be carried out
in the defined order.1.First action step.2.Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or alj
ternative possibilities are presented as list with
bullet points.
'yFirst possibility.'ySecond possibility.
Symbols
on
vehicle
components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle
features
and
options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes
and illustrates features and functions that are not available in your vehicle, for example bejcause of the selected optional features or the
country-specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be obj served.
For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supplej
mentary Owner's Manuals.
Your BMW dealerss service center is happy to
answer any questions that you may have about
the features and options applicable to your vej hicle.
Status
of
the
Owner's
Manual
Basic
information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is conj ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue toembody the highest quality and safety standj
ards. In rare cases, therefore, the features dej
scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Updates
made
after
the
editorialdeadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, difjferences may exist between the printed Ownj er's Manual and the following Owner's Manjuals:'yIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'yOnline Owner's Manual.'yBMW Driverss Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appenjdix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehij
cle.
For
Your
Own
Safety
Intended
use Observe the following when using the vehicle:
'yOwner's Manual.'yInformation on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.'yTechnical vehicle data.'yThe traffic, speed, and safety laws where
the vehicle is driven.'yVehicle documents and statutory docuj
ments.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration requirej
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ments applying in the country of first delivery,
also known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be
necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially
differing operating conditions and permit rej quirements. If your vehicle does not complywith the homologation requirements in a cerj
tain country you may not be able to lodge warj
ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further inj
formation on warranty is available from a
dealerss service center.
Maintenance
and
repairs
Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics,
requires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
a BMW dealerss service center. If you choose
to use another service facility, BMW recomj
mends use of a facility that performs work, for
instance maintenance and repair, according to
BMW specifications with properly trained perj
sonnel, referred to in this Owner's Manual as
"another qualified service center or repair
shop".
If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subj sequent damage and related safety risks.
Parts
and
accessories
BMW recommends the use of parts and acj
cessory products approved by BMW.
Approved parts and accessories, and adviceon their use and installation are available from
a BMW dealer's service center.
BMW parts and accessories have been tested
by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW
vehicles.
BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and accesj sories.
BMW does not evaluate whether each individj ual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting asafety hazard, even if a country-specific officialapproval was issued. BMW does not evaluatewhether these products are suitable for BMW
vehicles under all usage conditions.
California
Proposition
65
Warning
California laws require us to state the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automoj bile components and parts, including compoj
nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehij cle, contain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproj
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and rej lated accessories contain lead and lead comj
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protectyour skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service
and
warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the folj
lowing warranties:'yNew Vehicle Limited Warranty.'yRust Perforation Limited Warranty.'yFederal Emissions System Defect Warj ranty.'yFederal Emissions Performance Warranty.'yCalifornia Emission Control System Limjited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties islisted in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating conj
ditions and homologation requirements in your
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country and continental region in order to dejliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicleis operated under those conditions. If you wishto operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your vej hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance measj
ures:'yBMW Maintenance system'yService and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models'yWarranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serij
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Data
memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempoj
rarily or permanently store technical informaj tion about the condition of the vehicle, events
and faults. This technical information generally
records the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment:
'yOperating states of system components,
e.g., fill levels.'yStatus messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rotajtion speed, wheel speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration.'yMalfunctions and faults in important sysj
tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.'yResponses by the vehicle to special situaj
tions such as airbag deployment or enj
gagement of the stability control systems.'yAmbient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to optij
mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over
routes traveled cannot be created from this data. When service offerings are used, e.g., rejpair services, service processes, warranty
claims, quality assurance, this technical inforj mation can be read out from the event and
fault memories by employees of a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop, including the manufacturer,
using special diagnostic tools. You can obtain
further information there if you need it. After an
error is corrected, the information in the fault
memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuj
ous basis.
With the vehicle in use there are situations where you can associate this technical data
with individuals if combined with other inforj
mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the
vehicle, eye witness accounts n possibly with
the assistance of an expert.
Additional functions that are contractually
agreed with the customer n such as vehicle emergency locating n allow certain vehicledata to be transmitted from the vehicle.
Event
Data
Recorder
EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data rej corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situaj tions, such as an air bag deployment or hittinga road obstacle, data that will assist in underj
standing how a vehicless systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
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vehicle dynamics and safety systems for ashort period of time, typically 30 seconds orless.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:'yHow various systems in your vehicle were operating.'yWhether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were fastened.'yHow far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal.'yHow fast the vehicle was traveling.
This data can help provide a better underj
standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a
nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is rej
corded by the EDR under normal driving condij
tions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcej ment, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely acj
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehij
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vej
hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment,
can read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
Vehicle
identification
number
The vehicle identification number can be found
in the engine compartment.
The vehicle identification number can also be
found behind the windshield.
Reporting
safety
defects
For
US
customers The following only applies to vehicles owned
and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause inj
jury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminisj
tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of
North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westj
wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone
1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you, your dealer,or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washingj
ton, DC 20590. You can also obtain other inj
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