BMW M3 2022 Owners Manual

integrated
key,
for
instance
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
by
valet
parking.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
96.
Driver's
side
glove compartment
Safety
information
Warning
Folded
open,
the
glove
compartment
protrudes
in
the
car's
interior.
Objects
in
the
glove
com#j partment
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interiorwhile
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
ac#jcident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
isa
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compart#jment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
the
glove
compartment
Pull
the
handle.
Closing
the
glove
compartment
Fold
cover
closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
General
information There
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
information
Warning
Breakable
objects,
such
as
glass
bottles
or
glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Broken
glass
can
be
scattered
in
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
any
breakable
objects
while
driving.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
compartments.
Storage
compartment
in
the
center
console
Opening
the
storage
compartment
Press
onto
the
cover.
Closing
the
storage
compartment
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Storage
compartment
in
the
rear
center
console
With
the
corresponding
equipment,
the
rear
of the
center
console
contains
a
storage
compart#jment.
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Center
armrest,
front
General
information
A
storage
compartment
is
located
in
the
center
armrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
the
storage
compartment
Press
the
button.
Closing
the
storage
compartment
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
anevasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilledliquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditionsand
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Opening
the
cup
holder
Press
onto
the
cover.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
con#j
sole.
Closing
the
cup
holder
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Clothes
hooks
General
informationThe
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#j
dles
in
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j
struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles
from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
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Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
tire
pressure
loss.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
stability,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
chang#j
ing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
ac#j
cident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
ca#j
pacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
permitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Make
sure
that
no
flu#j
ids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
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cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
ve#j
hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Payload
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xFold
down
the
rear
seat
backrests
completely
to
stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
upper
edge
of
the
backrests.'xSmall
and
light
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or,
depending
on
the
equipment,
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
Multifunction
hook
General
information
A
multifunction
hook
is
located
on
the
left
side
in the
cargo
area.
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Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
multifunction
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects
fromthe
multifunction
hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appro#j
priately
secured.
Net
Depending
on
the
equipment,
smaller
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
left
or
right
side. To
transport
larger
objects,
slide
the
net
down.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
right
side
of
the
cargo
area.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Through-loading
system
Principle
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information
The
rear
seat
backrest
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40#m20#m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
the
center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from
the
cargo
area.
The
center
section
can
be
sepa#j
rately
folded
down
from
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
headrestraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
setting
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securely
against
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
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NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property,
among
other
potential
dam#j
age.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest
from
the
cargo
area
1.Unlock
the
belt
lock
of
the
center
safety
belt
in
the
rear
using
the
latch
plate
of
another safety
belt.2.Insert
the
latch
plate
at
the
end
of
the
beltinto
the
specially
designated
fixture
on
therear
shelf.3.Push
the
corresponding
head
restraint
downas
far
as
it
will
go.4.Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
areato
release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
The
un#jlocked
rear
seat
backrest
moves
forward
slightly.5.Fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forward.
Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seat
position
and
engage
it.
Folding
down
the
center
section
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down
the
center
head
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M3
TechnologyVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
High-performance
engine
General
information With
a
displacement
of
3
liters,
the
high-perform#j
ance
engine
generates
a
maximum
power
of
473
hp,
as
Competition
model
503
hp,
and
a
maximum
torque
of
406
lb
ft/550
Nm,
as
Com#j petition
model
479
lb
ft/650
Nm.
With
its
sponta#j
neous
response
behavior,
a
speed
range
of
wide utility
results.
The
maximum
RPM
is
7,200
rpm
and
is
electronically
controlled.
Because
of
the
high
engine
dynamics,
the
maximum
RPM
with the
vehicle
stationary
is
reduced.
Warm-up
During
the
warm-up
phase,
the
high-perform#j
ance
engine
has
in
increased
idle
speed
to
bring the
emission
control
system
to
operating
tem#j
perature.
Additional
information:
Tachometer,
refer
to
page
162.
Engine
oil
temperature,
refer
to
page
162.
Compound
brake
General
information
The
high-performance
brake
system
has
perfo#j
rated
compound
brake
discs.
Due
to
the
specific
layout,
temporary
functional
noise
may
occur
after
an
extended
minor
brake
load.
The
functional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
per#j
formance,
operational
reliability,
and
durability
of the
brake.
Correct
braking
To
prevent
functional
noises,
it
is
expedient
to
apply
the
brakes
hard
a
few
times
in
regular
in#j
tervals.
Ensure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits the
brake
operations.
With
moisture
on
the
brake
discs,
the
brake
sys#j
tem
may
be
operated
dry
to
prevent
noise.
M
carbon
ceramic
brake
General
information The
high-performance
brake
system
has
perfo#j
rated
carbon
ceramic
brake
discs.
Due
to
properties
of
the
materials
used,
braking
may
be
associated
with
louder
function
noises,
e.g.,
in
the
event
of
an
extended
minor
brake
load
or
in
wet
conditions,
just
before
the
vehicle
comes
to
a
stop.
The
functional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
per#j formance,
operational
reliability,
and
durability
of the
brake.
The
effects
of
moisture
and
road
salt
from
using a
car
wash,
dew
formation
overnight,
driving
inrain,
etc.,
may
render
the
braking
effect
compa#jrable
to
that
of
a
conventional
brake
system.
If
necessary,
this
reduced
braking
effect
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for
by
pressing
the
brake
pedalharder.
Correct
braking
and
washing To
prevent
functional
noises,
it
is
expedient
toapply
the
brakes
hard
a
few
times
in
regular
in#jtervals.
Ensure
that
the
traffic
situation
permitsthe
brake
operations.
With
moisture
on
the
brake
discs,
the
brake
sys#j
tem
may
be
operated
dry
to
prevent
noise.
First
clean
brake
discs
and
calipers
with
a
steam
cleaner
or
high
pressure
cleaner
before
washing
the
vehicle
in
an
automatic
car
wash.
This
pre#j vents
salt
crystals,
for
instance,
from
causing
crusty
deposits
or
buildup
to
form
if
the
vehicle then
remains
stationary
for
a
period
of
time.
The
cleaning
effect
of
automatic
washing
systems
or
car
washes
is
usually
not
adequate
for
this
in
the
area
around
the
wheels.
Drivetrain
With
this
vehicle,
particular
value
was
placed
onthe
direct
connection
from
engine
to
the
drive#jtrain.
Due
to
the
torsionally
rigid
design
of
the
drivetrain,
as
is
typical
in
a
sports
vehicle,
the transmission
of
the
torque
also
gives
acoustic
feedback.
When
there
are
load
changes,
this
may
result
in
clicking
noises.
The
clicking
noises
do
not
impair
the
operation
or
the
service
life
of
the
compo#j
nents.
The
M
xDrive
all-wheel-drive
system
establishes
variable
torque
distribution
to
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
combination
of
M
xDrive,
active
M
dif#j ferential,
and
an
Adaptive
M
chassis
in
this
vehi#j
cle
ensures
a
high
degree
of
driving
dynamics
that
is
typical
of
BMW
M.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Break-in
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j
ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#j
vatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective
parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Drive
at
varying
engine
and
road
speeds,
but
do
not
exceed
5,500
rpm
and
106
mph/170
km/h.
Avoid
full
throttle
or
kickdown
under
all
circum#j
stances.
At
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Have
drive-in
checkup
maintenance
performed.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
to
3,100
miles/5,000
km
The
engine
and
road
speed
can
gradually
be
in#jcreased
to
a
constant
speed
of
137
mph/220
km/h.
Use
the
maximum
speed
of
155
mph/250
km/h only
briefly,
for
instance
when
passing.
Tires
Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system For
M
compound
brake:
Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
of
the
M
Compound
brake
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
ap#j prox.
300
miles/500
km.
Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
For
M
carbon
ceramic
brake:
Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
of
the
M
Carbon
Ce#j
ramic
brake
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
af#j ter
approx.
600
miles/1,000
km.
Drive
moder#j
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