BMW M3 2017 Owners Manual

some situations after function interruption.The display in the selector lever flashes.
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,
refer to page 76, in these cases.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be conj
tinued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 139, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
off The system can be switched off as follows:'yPress park assistance button.'ySwitching off the ignition.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

Climate
controlVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Automatic
climate
control
1Seat heating, left\_ 542Temperature, left3AUTO program4Display5Maximum cooling6Temperature, right7Seat heating, right\_ 548Air conditioning9Automatic recirculated-air control/recircuj
lated-air mode10Air distribution, right11Air flow, AUTO intensity12Air distribution, left13Rear window defroster14Interior temperature sensor n always keep
clear15Defrosting windows and removing condenj
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Climate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
the
system
on/off
Switching
on
Press any button except for the following:'yRear window defroster.'ySeat heating.
Switching
off
Press the left button for the minimumspeed.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if necesj sary by using the maximum cooling or heatingpower, and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,
by increasing the cooling or heating output, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different temj
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic clij mate control will not have sufficient time to adj
just the set temperature.
Air
conditioning Concept
The air in the vehicle's interior will be cooled
and dehumidified and, depending on the temj perature setting, warmed again.
The vehicle's interior can only be cooled with
the engine running.
Switching
on/off Press button.
Air conditioning is switched on or off.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the enj
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automatij
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 166, develj
ops and drains underneath the vehicle. This is
normal.
Maximum
cooling
Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature,
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
General
information
The function is available above an external temperature of approx. 32 

Switching
on/offPress button.
Air flow, air distribution and temperaj
ture are controlled automatically.
The cooling function, refer to page 143, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO proj gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor conj
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
In the AUTO program, the air flow may be rej
duced during a phone call on the hands-free
system.
Intensity
With the AUTO program activated, the autoj
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the butj
ton: decrease or increase intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Automatic
recirculated-air
control/
recirculated-air
mode
Concept
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC
recognizes odors or pollutants in the outside
air. The outside air supply is shut off and the
interior air is recirculated.
General
information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects polj
lutants in the outside air and controls the shut- off automatically.
If the system is deactivated, outside air continj uously flows into the vehicle's interior.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates andthe fogging of the windows increases.Switching
on/off
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:'yLEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.'yLeft LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and shuts off automatically.'yRight LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is perj manently blocked.
Recirculated-air mode switches off automatijcally at low external temperatures after a cerj
tain amount of time in order to avoid window
fogging.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Controlling
the
air
flow
manually Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted manually.
General
information
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO proj
gram first.
Operation Press the left or right side of the butj
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save batterypower.
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Controlling
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be
adjusted manually.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select a
program:'yUpper body region.'yUpper body region and floor area.'yFloor area.'yWindows and floor area: driver's side only.'yWindows, upper body region and floor
area: driver's side only.
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation senj
sor.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed
from the windshield and the front side winj
dows.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the sysj
tem switched on.
For this purpose, point the side vents towards the side windows as needed.
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation senjsor.
Rear
window
defroster
Press button. The LED lights up.The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter In external and recirculated-air mode the mij
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
Have this filter changed during vehicle maintej
nance, refer to page 201.
Ventilation Front
ventilation'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.'yThumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 2.'yThumbwheel to vary the ventilation temj perature in the upper body region, arrow 3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
This does not change the set interior temj perature for the driver and front passenger.
Settings
'yVentilation for cooling:
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Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation
in
the
rear
'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.'yThumbwheel to vary the ventilation temj perature, arrow 2.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
This does not change the adjusted interior
temperature.'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 3.
Parked-car
ventilation
The
concept The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehijcle interior and lowers its temperature, ifneeded.
The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature, either directly or by usjing two preset activation times. It remainsswitched on for 30 minutes.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching
on/off
directly
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate comf. ventilation" The symbol on the automatic climate conj
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
Preselecting
the
activation
time
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"4.Set the desired time.
Activating
the
activation
time Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
The symbol on the automatic climate conj
trol lights up when the switch-on time is actij
vated.
The symbol on the automatic climate conj
trol flashes when the system has been switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reactij vated.
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Universal
Integrated
Remote
Control
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in
the interior mirror can operate up to 3 funcj
tions of remote-controlled systems, such as
garage door drives or lighting systems. The Universal Integrated Remote Control replaces
up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To
operate the remote control, the buttons on the
interior mirror must be programmed with the
desired functions. The hand-held transmitter
for the particular system is required in order to
program the remote control.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the gaj
rage door, using the integrated universal rej mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk ofproperty damage. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also followthe safety instructions of the hand-held transj
mitter.'

proximately 20 seconds until the LED on
the interior mirror flashes. This erases all
programming of the buttons on the interior mirror.3.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sysjtem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 inj
ches/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of
the interior mirror. The required distance
depends on the hand-held transmitter.4.Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held transmitter and the button to be programj
med on the interior mirror. The LED on the
interior mirror will begin flashing slowly.5.Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
faster indicates that the button on the intej
rior mirror has been programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance bej
tween the interior mirror and the hand-held transmitter and repeat the step. Several
more attempts at different distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds bej
tween attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand- held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeatj
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.6.To program other functions on other butj
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the intej
rior mirror buttons.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the system to be controlled features a rolling coderadio system.
Read the system's owner's manual, or press the programmed button on the interior mirror longer. If the LED on the interior mirror starts
flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for
2 seconds, the system features a rolling code
radio system. Flashing and continuous illumij
nation of the LED will repeat for approximately
20 seconds.
For systems with a rolling code radio system,
the Universal Integrated Remote Control and the system also have to be synchronized.
Please read the owner's manual to find out
how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a secj
ond person.
Synchronizing the universal remote control with the system:1.Park the vehicle within range of the rejmote-controlled system.2.Program the desired button on the interiormirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the
interior mirror for approximately 3 seconds
and then release it. If necessary, repeat this step up to three times in order to finish
synchronization. Once synchronization is
complete, the programmed function will be carried out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press and hold the interior mirror button tobe programmed.3.As soon as the interior mirror LED starts
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held transj mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the intej
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing faster indicates that the butj
ton on the interior mirror has been proj
grammed. The system can then be conj
trolled by the button on the interior mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
most 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the programming starting with
step 4. Several more attempts at different
distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeatj
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Operation
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the gaj
rage door, using the integrated universal rej
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety instructions of the hand-held transj
mitter.'

World
map
with
magnetic
zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for apjprox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of theset compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the conj
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that correj sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The comj
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating
the
digital
compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
'yThe wrong compass point is displayed.'yThe point of the compass displayed does not change despite changing the directionof travel.'yNot all points of the compass are disj
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for apj prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is sucj
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand
steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting
the
language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to switch between English "E" and German "O".
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