BMW M3 2017 Manual Online

'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 87.'yGear display with Drivelogic, refer to
page 86.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 85.'yMessages, for instance Check Control, rej
fer to page 81.'yCurrent fuel consumption, refer to
page 86.'yNavigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communij
cation.'yRange, refer to page 86.'yService requirements, refer to page 88.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 89.'ySystem states of driving dynamics, refer to
page 87.'yTime, refer to page 85.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and
an SMS text message may appear on the Conj trol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information The indicator and warning lights in the instrujment cluster can light up in a variety of combijnations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder can also beactivated if objects are placed on the front pasjsenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake Release the parking brake, refer to
page 69.
Approach
control
warning Indicator light illuminates: advancewarning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a colj
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Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the imj
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively highdifferential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workjing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonjger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstanj
ces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 122.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
deactivated DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacj
tivated.DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 122.
M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 123.
Indicator light also flashes: MDM conj
trols the drive and brake forces. The vehicle is stabilized.
Indicator lights light up: MDM has malj
functioned. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 123.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavj
ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
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Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 106.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Emissions'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misj
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 202.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cerjtain circumstances warns if a detectedlane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 116.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 69.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are actij
vated.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 98.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 100.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the conj trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
High beams, refer to page 70.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
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Continuous
display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the malj function is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are
stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message,
further help can be selected.'y "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the Check Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual.'y "Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge Vehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 176.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer The yellow and red LEDs displaythe permitted speed range. The
permitted engine speed inj
creases as the engine oil temj
perature increases.
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning field.
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Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Engine
oil
temperature'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
Coolant
temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Check the coolant level.
Odometer
and
trip
odometer Display
'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.Show/reset
miles Press the button.'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

DateThe date is displayed in the onj
board computer.
The date and date format can be
set on the Control Display.
Digital
tachometer Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate
display1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting
the
unit
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Gear
display
with
Drivelogic
Sequential
mode
'yEngaged gear, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, arrow 2.Drive
mode'yEngaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, arrow 2.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:
'yA Check Control message is
displayed briefly.'yThe remaining range is
shown on the onboard comj
puter.'yWith a dynamic driving style, for instance
taking curves aggressively, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuj
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.'

Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the current fuel conj
sumption is active.
Display of the driving dynamics sysj
tems, refer to page 87.
The bar display for the current fuel consumpj
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while the vehicle is coasting.
The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption
can be reduced.
Displaying
energy
recovery
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the energy recovery is
active.
Display of the driving dynamics sysj
tems, refer to page 87.
EfficientDynamics
display
Displaying
Efficient
Dynamics
Information on fuel consumption and technolj ogy can be displayed while driving.
1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"Displaying
fuel
consumption
history
The average fuel consumption can be disj
played within an adjustable time frame.
"Consumption history"
Adjusting
fuel
consumption
history time
frame
Select the symbol.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
'yAuto Start/Stop function.'yEnergy recovery.'yClimate control output.
Dynamic
driving
systems
Display The driving dynamics system
states are displayed in the inj
strument cluster.
SymbolsDescriptionM Engine Dynamics Control, refer
to page 79.Adaptive M chassis, refer to
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Activate
display1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."
The display for the dynamic driving
systems is active.
Display for current consumption, refer
to page 86, and energy recovery, refer to
page 87.
Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote conj trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service rej
quired can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and lej gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informajtion.SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently rej
quired.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approachj
ing.The service deadline has alj
ready passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inj
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealerss service center bej
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
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3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicatorConcept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequenj
tial mode of the M double clutch transmission and for the manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Displays
SymbolDescriptionShift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift down to fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condij tions, etc., are also detected and compared
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as from
the rain sensor, and will be displayed dependj
ing on the situation. The system takes into acj count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visij bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

Display
The following is displayed in the instrument cluster:
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the folj
lowing situations:'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yWhen signs are fully or partially concealedby objects, stickers or paint.'yWhen driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.'yWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.'yIn the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.'yIf the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sysj
tem.'yWhen roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.'yWhen passing buses or trucks with aspeed sticker.'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
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