BMW M3 2017 Owners Manual

Settings are stored automatically after approxijmately 10 seconds.
Sun
visor
Glare
shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity
mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor bejhind a cover. When the cover is opened, themirror lighting switches on.
Ashtray/cigarette
lighterAshtray
Opening
Raise cover.
EmptyingTake out the insert.
Lighter WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if thecigarette lighter falls down or is held againstthe respective objects. There is a risk of fireand injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter by its
handle. Make sure that children do not use thelighter and burn themselves.'

tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

USB
interface
in
the
center
consoleIn addition to the USB storage devices descrijbed above, additional mobile devices with USB
port can be connected to the USB interface in
the center console.'yMobile phones supported by the USB inj
terface.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is inj
serted.'yAudio devices with USB port, for example
MP3 player.
This allows further uses:
'yPlaying music files via USB audio.'yPlaying video films via USB video.
Information about compatible USB devices can be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Overview
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are loj cated in the center armrest.
The USB interface is located in the glove comjpartment.
Connecting
an
external
device
Observe the following when connecting:'yDo not use force when plugging the conjnector into the USB interface.'yUse a flexible adapter cable.'yProtect the USB storage device againstmechanical damage.'yDue to the large number of USB mediaavailable on the market, it cannot be guarj
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.'yDo not expose USB media to extreme envij
ronmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the owner's manual of the device.'yDue to the many different compressiontechniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.'yA connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB interface if the device supports this. At
higher temperatures, the USB storage dej vice may cause a reduction in the charging
current.'yTo ensure proper transmission of the stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it is
connected to the USB interface.'yDepending on how the USB storage device should be used, settings may be required
on the USB storage device, refer to the
owner's manual of the device.
Non- compatible USB media:
'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card readers with multiple inj
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Cargo
area
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
General
information The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
60 to 40. The left rear seat backrest is conj
nected to the center section.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
from the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the rear backrest and the of thehead restraint is clear prior to folding down.'

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.'

LockingThe glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the tailj gate, refer to page 42, e.g.
This prevents access to the glove compartj ment and to the cargo area.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's
side
Safety
information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into thevehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the eventof an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after
using it.'

Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Connection
for
an
external
audio
device
An external audio device, for injstance an MP3 player, can be
connected via the AUX-IN port
or the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
Cup
holders
Safety
information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of anaccident. There is a risk of injury or risk ofproperty damage. Use light-weight, unbreakajble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the cup holder.'

of injury and risk of property damage. Onlyhang lightweight objects, e.g., shopping bags,
from the multi-function hooks. Only transport
heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.'

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