BMW M3 2017 Owners Manual

MaintenanceVehicle
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., 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.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
CBS uses these to calculate the need for
maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to page 88, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modj els for additional information on service rejquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
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service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
lar maintenance and repair work should be rej
tained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicless primary emissions system.Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagjnosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equipj
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
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.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the
right side in the cargo area in a storage comj partment. Open the cover.
Wiper
blade
replacement Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the windj
shield can be damaged. There is a risk of propj
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rej
placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 204.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs) Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 204.
Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

Front
lights,
bulb
replacement
Xenon
headlights
Information DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufacj
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb rejplacement be performed by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirrorThe turn signals in the exterior mirrors featureLED technology. In the case of a malfunction,contact a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
Overview1Turn signal2Inside brake lamp3Reversing lamp4Tail lamps5Outside brake lamp
Bulb
replacement,
exterior
tail
lamps The outer tail lamps are made using LED techjnology. In the case of a malfunction, contact adealerss service center or another qualifiedservice center or repair shop.
Lights
in
the
tailgate
General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 204.
Reversing lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W. All lights in the tailgate are made using LEDtechnology. In the case of a malfunction, conj
tact a dealerss service center or another qualijfied service center or repair shop.
Accessing
the
lights1.If needed, remove warning triangle, refer to page 211, and bracket with the screwj
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, rej fer to page 203.2.Use the screwdriver from the onboard vej
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely rej
move the screws on the trim.3.Carefully loosen the trim from the tailgate,
starting at the edge and working toward
the area around the recessed grips. Make sure that the trim does not become stuck.4.Carefully swing out the trim.
Changing
reversing
lights
1.Pull the bulb holder out.2.Unscrew the bulb from the bulb holder
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License
plate
lamps
and
center
brake
lamps
These lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Vehicle
battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information about the battery can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General
information
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop to ensure that all comfortfeatures are fully available and that any Check
Control messages of these comfort features
are no longer displayed.
Safety
information NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that
are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

Power
failureAfter a power loss, some equipment needs to
be newly initialized or individual settings upj dated, for example:'ySeat and mirror memory: store the posij
tions again.'yTime: update.'yDate: update.'yGlass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
the system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by adealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Fuses Safety
information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.
Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a subj
stitute of another color or amperage rating.'

In
the
cargo
area
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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., 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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, such as if the airbags
trigger, an Emergency Request is automatij
cally initiated immediately after a severe accij
dent. Automatic Collision Notification is not afj
fected by pressing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green.'yThe LED flashes green when a connectionto the BMW Response Center has been
established.
If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may possibly be malfunctioning. However,
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