BMW M3 2017 Owners Manual

When the Emergency Request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain asj
sistance there in the event of a vehicle breakj
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Roadj
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of the tailgate.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the cargo area in astorage compartment.
Jump-starting
General
information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper caj
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

PreparationNOTE
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-starting. There is a risk of property damj
age. Make sure that no body contact occurs.'

other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brakj
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'

Tow
truck
The vehicle should only be transported on aloading platform.
NOTE
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property
damage. Lift vehicle using suitable means.'

'yUse only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.'yUse the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.'yAvoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for instance do not lift the vehicle by the towfitting.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage. Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.'

CareVehicle
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.
Vehicle
washes
General
information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can damj age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure washj
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure washer.'

In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Control message is disj
played.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatij
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property damage. Do not switch drive-ready stateoff in vehicle washes.'

quency and extent of your vehicle care to
these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed imjmediately to prevent the finish from being alj
tered or discolored.
Matte
finish Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte finish.
Leather
care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from clothing, clean leather and provide leather care roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently bej cause soiling on such surfaces is substantiallymore visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information
Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacj
uum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bevj erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber
cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.Safety
information
NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
a risk of property damage. Ensure that any Velj
cron fasteners are closed.'

Fine
wood
partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compojnents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic
components NOTE
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solj
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is a risk of property damj
age. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen
cloth lightly with water.'

Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Disj
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term
vehicle
storage When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.Seite 220MobilityCare220
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