fuel cap BMW M3 2016 F80 Owner's Manual

RefuelingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 170, prior to refueling.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Fuel lid Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the trunk.
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Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.15.8/60Fuel quality, refer to
page 170
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Weights
BMW M3 SedanApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg4,630/2,100M double-clutch transmissionlbs/kg4,675/2,121Loadlbs/kg980/445Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,185/991Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,580/1,170Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft12Liters480

Eyes for securing cargo 161
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 136
Filler neck for engine oil 184
Fine wood, care 206
First aid kit 199
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 202
Flat tire, changing wheels 195
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Flat tire, warning lamp 102
Flooding 157
Floor carpet, care 207
Floor mats, care 207
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 145
Fold-out position, wiper 69
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Front lights 191
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 100
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170 Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 196
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 139
Gasoline 170
Gear change 72
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 157
Glare shield 143
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 147
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 211
Ground clearance 158
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 140
Hazard warning flashers 198
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 67
Headlight glass 191
Headlights 191
Headlights, care 205
Headlight washer system 67
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 207
Head-up display, M view 91
Head-up display, standard view 90
Heavy cargo, stowing 161
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 95 High beams 67
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
High-performance en‐ gine 154
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 118
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 149
Homepage 6
Hood 181
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 157
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hydroplaning 157
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 173
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 62
Ignition on 62
Indication of a flat tire 102
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribution 136
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 114
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 86 Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 186
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 68
Rear lights 195
Rear socket 144
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 193
Rearview camera 124
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 136
Recirculated-air filter 137
Recirculated-air mode 136
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 176
Refueling 168
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 139
Replacement fuse 196
Replacing parts 190
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 9 RES button, see Cruise con‐
trol 120
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Retaining straps, securing cargo 161
Retreaded tires 176
Roadside parking lights 94
Roller sunblinds 47
RON recommended fuel grade 170
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 211
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 202
Rubber components, care 206
S
Safe braking 157
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 207
Safety switch, windows 47
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 163
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 190
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 203
Sealant 177
Seat and mirror memory 54
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52 Seat heating, rear 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seats 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 86
Selector lever 71
Selector lever position 71
Sensors, care 207
Sequential mode 71
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 188
Service requirements, dis‐ play 83
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 118
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 120
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 114
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 89
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 54
Shift point indicator 92
Side airbags 98
Side View 127
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 50
Size 210
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning radius 210
Snow chains 180
Socket 143
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 189
SOS button 198
Spare fuse 196
Specified engine oil types 185
Speed, average 87 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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