Esc BMW 1M 2011 E82 Owner's Manual

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Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
This Supplementary Owner's Handbook
contains all important equipment information,
operating instructions, and technical data of the
BMW 1-Series M Coupe that differ from the
BMW 1-Series. Descriptions that are not con-
tained in this Supplem entary Owner's Hand-
book can be found in the Owner's Manual for
Vehicle or in the additional brochures that may
be included in the onboard literature.
We have tried to make the information in this
Supplementary Owner's Handbook easy to
locate. The fastest way to find specific topics is
to refer to the detailed index at the back of the
manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of
your vehicle, you will find this in the first chap-
ter.
Should you sell your BMW one day, please
remember to hand over the Supplementary
Owner's Handbook as well; it is an important
component of your vehicle.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid the
possibility of personal injury and serious
damage to the vehicle. <
Indicates information that will assist you
in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively
for your vehicle. <
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment. <
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual
for information on a particular part or assembly.
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Notes
Vehicle equipment
This Supplementary Owner's Handbook
describes all models an
d all series-specific
equipment, country-specific equipment, and
optional equipment that is offered in the series.
For this reason, this Supplementary Owner's
Handbook also describes and illustrates some
equipment that may not be available in your
vehicle, for example due to the special options
or national-market version selected.
This also applies to safety related functions and
systems.
If equipment and models are not described in
this Supplementary Owne r's Handbook, please
consult the accompanying Owner's Manual.
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing
development that is conc eived to ensure that
our vehicles continue to embody the highest
quality and safety standards combined with
advanced, state-of-the-art technology. In rare
cases, therefore, the features described in this
Supplementary Owner's Handbook may differ
from those in your vehicle.
Updates after press date
Updates after press date for the Owner's
Manuals, when necessary, are issued as appen-
dices to the printed Qu ick Reference Guide for
the vehicle.
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At a glanceDashboard
Dashboard
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Around the steering wheel : Controls and displays
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Dashboard
At a glance
The description of features without spe-
cific page references can be found in the
Owner's Manual for Vehicle under the respec-
tive keyword. <
2 Exterior mirrors fo lding in and out
3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor
6 Instrument cluster 10
9 Ignition lock 10
Buttons on the steering wheel
11 Horn, entire surface
12 Adjusting the steering wheel
14 Releasing the hood
1
Opening and closing windows
4 Parking lamps/low beams
Low-beam headlamps
Automatic
headlamp control
Adaptive Light Control
High-Beam Assistant
5 Turn signal indicators
High beams, headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
Computer
Settings and information about the
vehicle
7 Windshield wipers
Rain sensor
8 Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine
Telephone:
Accepting and ending a call; dial-
ing selected phone number. Redi-
aling if no phone number is
selected
Volume
Voice commands
for telephone
Changing the radio station
Interrupting a traffic bulletin
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list
M Engine Dynamics Control 16
Next entertainment source
13 Cruise control
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Instrument cluster
The description of features without spe-
cific page references can be found in the
Owner's Manual for Vehicle under the respec-
tive keyword. <
1 Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 11
4 Tachometer 17
5 Engine oil temperature 17
6 Display for
>Clock
> Outside temperature
> Indicator and warning lamps 7
Display for
>Computer
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven
> Odometer and trip odometer
> High-beam Assistant
> Initializing Flat Tire Monitor
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
> Checking oil level
> Settings and information
> There is a Check Control message
> SPORT M Engine Dynamics
Control 16
8 Fuel gauge 17
9 Resetting the trip odometer
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Around the center consol e: Controls and displays
The description of features without spe-
cific page references can be found in the
Owner's Manual for Vehicle under the respec-
tive keyword. <
1 Driving stability control systems
>Dynamic Stability Control DSC 19
> M Dynamic Mode MDM 19
2 Hazard warning flashers
3 Central locking system
4 Radio, refer to sepa rate Owner's Manual 5
Air conditioner or automatic climate control
Air distribution
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
area
Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Cooling function
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This chapter is intended to provide you with
information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for
driving and your safety, comfort andconvenience, are described here.
Controls
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ControlsDriving
Driving
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Overboost
Overboost briefly in creases the maximum
torque to 369 lb ft/500 Nm, e.g. for passing.
To activate it, press the accelerator down all the
way.
M Engine Dynamics Control
The concept
Die M Engine Dynamics Control permits you, at
the push of a button, to have your BMW react in
an even more sporty fashion when driving:
> Optimal use is made of the engine's speed
range.
> The engine reacts mo re spontaneously to
accelerator pedal movements.
> Cruise control:
The stored speed is reached more quickly.
Activating the system
Press the button on the steering wheel.
SPORT is displayed in th e instrument cluster.
M Engine Dynamics Control is active.
Deactivating the system
Press the button on the steering wheel
again.
The SPORT displayed in the instrument cluster
goes out.
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Controls overview
Controls
Controls overview
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Tachometer
If at all possible, avoid engine speeds in the yel-
low advance warning zone, arrow 1.
Absolutely avoid engine speeds in the red
warning field, arrow 2. In this range, the engine
speed is limited to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, the engine oil temperature is between
approx. 210 7/100 6 and approx. 300 7/
150 6.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a warn-
ing lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gal/53 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page 30.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
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Technology for driving comfort and safety
Controls
Technology for driving comfort and safety
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Driving stability control
systems
Contrary to the descript ion in the Owner's Man-
ual for Vehicle, your BMW 1-Series M Coupe is
not equipped with Dyna mic Traction Control
DTC.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC optimizes driving stability and traction. In
addition, the system recognizes unstable driv-
ing situations such as understeering and over-
steering, and helps keep the vehicle on a safe
course within physical lim its by reducing engine
power and applying the brakes on individual
wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with DSC. An appropriate driving
style always remains the responsibility of the
driver. Therefore, do no t reduce the additional
s a f e t y m a r g i n a g a i n b y t a k i n g r i s k s , a s t h i s c o u l d
result in an accident.<
M Dynamic Mode MDM
M Dynamic Mode is a mode of the Dynamic
Stability Control DSC that permits greater
longitudinal and latera l acceleration when
driving on dry surfaces, yet with reduced driving
stability. Only at the absolute limit of stability
does the system intervene to stabilize the vehicle by reducing engine power and applying
the brakes on the wheels. In such situations,
additional corrective steering maneuvers may
be necessary.
M Dynamic Mode is switched off every time the
engine is started.
When the M Dynamic Mode is on, stabi-
lizing measures are pe rformed to a limited
degree only. Take acti on yourself, otherwise
there is a risk of an accident. <
To maintain vehicle stability, drive with
the DSC activated and the
M Dynamic Mode deactivated whenever possi-
ble. <
Activating MDM
Push the button: the indicator lamps for MDM
and DSC OFF light up.
For better control
The indicator lamps MDM and
DSC OFF light up and the indicator
lamp DSC flashes:
M Dynamic Mode is controlling the
drive and braking forces.
The indicator lamp DSC lights up: DSC
and M Dynamic Mode have failed.
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