BMW M3 2017 Workshop Manual

SettingsVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Additionally, observe the following chapters for safe driving:'ySafety belts, refer to page 54.'yHead restraints, refer to page 56.'yAirbags, refer to page 103.
Seats
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an accij dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desireddirection.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forj
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat
tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat
engages properly.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
Overview
1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest tilt5Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General
information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle
is unlocked via the remote control, the position
is automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 45, is activated for this purpose.
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Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down. Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward.Lumbar
support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj justed in a way that it supports the lumbar rejgion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
'yPress the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower secj
tion of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/ down.
Backrest
width
You can change the width of the backrest usjing the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Press button on the correj
sponding side.
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Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperajture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Rear
seat
heating Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperaj
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Safety
belts Number
of
safety
belts
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to enj sure occupant safety. However, they can onlyoffer protection when adjusted correctly.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear
seat are intended for the persons sitting on the
left and right.
The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is
intended for the person sitting in the middle.
General
information Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Alj
though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder
when fastening it.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
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Safety
informationWARNING
If the safety belt is used to buckle more
than one person, the protective effect of the safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is
a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety
belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported andsecured in designated child restraint sysj
tems.'

Head
restraintsSafety
information WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.'yDo not use seat or head restraint covers.'yDo not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,directly on the head restraint.'yOnly use accessories that have been dejtermined to be safe for attachment to a
head restraint.'yDo not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,
while driving.'

The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is pressed.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on
the driver's side is interrupted after a short
time.
Calling
up
of
a
seat
position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posij
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:'yOpen and close the door or tailgate.'yPress a button on the remote control.'yPress the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver proj
file currently in use. When the vehicle is unj
locked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 45, is activated for this purpose.
Safety
information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.,
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an accij dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic bej
hind by looking over your shoulder.'

Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vej
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of property damage. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.'

Settings1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posij tion.3.Fold the lever back up.
Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching
on/off Press button.
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
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., 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.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following acj
tions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'