BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2013 E93 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 2013, Model line: M3 CONVERTIBLE, Model: BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2013 E93Pages: 311, PDF Size: 6.89 MB
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MobilityGiving and receiving assistance
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged. <
Sport automatic transmission with
double clutch
Make sure that the parking lock P is not
engaged; otherwise, the rear wheels are
immobilized.
When using the car wash function, refer to
page 263, note that the parking lock P is
engaged automatically after approx.
30 minutes, blocking the rear wheels.
In the event of an electrical malfunction or if the
vehicle must be towed for more than approx.
20 minutes, unlock the parking lock manually,
refer to page 70.<
When towing, do not exceed a maximum
speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h and a maxi-
mum distance traveled of 30 miles/50 km; oth-
erwise, the transmission may be damaged. <
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise,
damage may result. <
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control. <
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
> Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
> The tow bar will generate la teral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to othe r parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage. <
With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive
Manual and automatic transmission:
Sport automatic transmission with
double clutch:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Mobility
With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged. <
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump start the engine, refer to
page 274. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-star ted when the engine is
cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission or
Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch cannot be tow-started at all.
1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 62.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-st arted with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard
warning flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page 99.<
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This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice activation system and
an index that will help you find information most
quickly.
Reference
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ReferenceTechnical data
Technical data
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.
Dimensions
Coupe
Width with mirrors in/mm77.2/1,961
Width without mirrors in/mm70.2/1,782
Height
Height, 335is in/mm
in/mm54.9/1,395
54.1/1,375
Length in/mm181.9/4,620
Wheelbase in/mm108.7/2,760
Smallest turning circle dia. (with xDrive) ft/m36.1/11.0 (38.7/11.8)
Convertible
Width with mirrors in/mm77.2/1,961
Width without mirrors in/mm70.2/1,782
Height
Height, 335is in/mm
in/mm54.5/1,384
53.9/1,370
Length in/mm181.9/4,620
Wheelbase in/mm108.7/2,760
Smallest turning circle dia. ft/m36.1/11.0
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Te c h n i c a l d a t a
Reference
Weights
Coupe
328i328i
xDrive335i335i
xDrive
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4, 288/1,945 4,508/2,045 4,486/2,035 4,663/2,115
> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4, 354/1,975 4,553/2,065 4,508/2,045 4,685/2,125
Load lbs/kg 882/400 882/400 882/400 882/400
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,061/935 2,227/1,010 2,172/985 2,326/1,055
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2, 425/1,100 2,447/1,110 2,469/1,120 2,513/1,140
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75 165/75
Trunk capacity cu ft/ liters15.5/440 15.5/440 15.2/430 15.2/430
335is
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,497/2,040
> Sport automatic transmis-
sion with double clutch lbs/kg 4,519/2,050
Load lbs/kg 882/400
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,183/990
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,513/1,140
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75
Trunk capacity cu ft/ liters 15.2/430
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ReferenceTechnical data
Convertible
Capacities
328i335i335is
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,707/2,135 4,817/2,185 4,839/2,195
> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,773/2,165 4,839/2,195 –
> Sport automatic transmis-
sion with double clutch lbs/kg – – 4,872/2,210
Load lbs/kg 838/380 838/380 838/380
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,138/970 2,205/1,000 2,227/1,010
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg – – –
Trunk capacity cu ft/ liters7.4-12.4/
210-350 7.4-12.4/
210-350 7.4-12.4/
210-350
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel recommendations:
page233
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
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Short commands for the voice activation system
Reference
Short commands for the voice activation
system
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.
General information
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Having the possible spoken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands }.
The following short commands are for vehicles
with the voice activation system. They do not
function with equipment packages that permit
only the mobile phone to be operated by voice.
Useful short commands
FunctionCommand
Opening a music collection {Music collection }
Opening the tone control {Tone }
Opening the settings {Settings }
Accessing the onboard computer {Onboard info }
Opening the contacts {Contacts }
Displaying phone book {Phonebook }
Accessing services {Assist }
Accessing BMW Assist {B M W Assist}
Accessing ConnectedDrive {Connected Drive }
Opening the home address {Home address }
Opening destination entry {Enter address }
Opening destination guidance {Guidance }
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CD/Multimedia
CD/DVD drive
Music collection
External devices
Tone control
FunctionCommand
Selecting a track {Track … } e.g. track 5
or
{ C D track … } e.g. CD track 5
Playing back a CD {C D on }
Selecting a CD {Select C D }
Selecting a CD and track {C D … track … } e.g. CD 3 track 5
Opening the CD and Multimedia menu {C D and multimedia }
CD and DVD {C D }
Displaying entertainment details on the split
screen {
Entertainment details }
FunctionCommand
Searching for music; opening the menu {Music search }
Calling up the current playback {Current playback }
Opening a music collection {Music collection }
Playing back a music collection {Music collection on }
Playing back the most fr equently played tracks {Top fifty }
FunctionCommand
Opening external devices {External devices }
Accessing Bluetooth devices {Bluetooth }
AUX front {AUX }
FunctionCommand
Opening the tone control {Tone }
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Radio
FM
AM
Satellite radio
Presets
FunctionCommand
Selecting a station directly
{Station … } e.g. National Public Radio
Calling up the radio {Radio }
Calling up an FM station {F M }
Opening manual search {Manual }
Selecting the frequency range {Select frequency }
Calling up a station {Select station }
FunctionCommand
Calling up an AM station {A M }
Opening manual search {Manual }
FunctionCommand
Calling up the satellite radio {Satellite radio }
Switching on the satellite radio {Satellite radio on }
Selecting a satellite radio channel {Select satellite radio } e.g. channel 2
FunctionCommand
Opening the stored stations {Presets }
Choosing a stored station {Select preset}
Selecting a stored station {Preset … } e.g. stored station 2
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