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1Filler neck for headlamp and wind-
shield washer cleaning system122
2Coolant expansion tank124
3Auxiliary terminal for jump-starting –
positive terminal143
4Engine oil filler neck123
5Expansion tank for SMG Drivelogic
hydraulic unit, checking and possible
refilling by your BMW center66
6Engine oil dipstick122
7Filler neck for brake fluid125Engine compartment essentials
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Brake fluidIndicator lamp
The warning lamp comes on
even though the parking brake
is released:
The brake fluid level is too low, refer to
page 18. At the same time, there may
be significantly greater pedal travel.
Have the system checked immediately.
Warning lamp for Canadian
models.
If you continue driving, extended
pedal travel may be necessary
and braking distances may be signifi-
cantly longer. Be sure to adapt your
driving style accordingly.<
Adding brake fluidFor adding brake fluid or for determin-
ing and correcting the cause of brake
fluid loss, consult your BMW center.
Your BMW center is familiar with the
specifications for factory-approved
brake fluids – DOT 4.
Due to loss in brake fluid, pedal travel
can lengthen and braking efficiency
may be reduced.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,
it absorbs moisture from the air
over time.
In order to ensure the safety and reli-
ability of the brake system, have the
brake fluid changed every two years by
a BMW center. Refer also to the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for
US models or the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Brake fluid is toxic and damages the
vehicle's paint. You should always store
it in its closed original container and in
a location inaccessible to children.
Do not spill the brake fluid and do not
fill the brake fluid reservoir beyond the
MAX mark. The brake fluid could ignite
upon contact with hot engine parts and
cause serious burns.<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating
the disposal of brake fluid.<
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BMW Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System helps
maintain your vehicle's road safety and
operational safety. Comfort-related
aspects, such as the timely change of
filters for the air inside the vehicle, are
taken into consideration. The goal is to
optimize maintenance with respect to
low total cost of ownership.
If you should sell your BMW one day,
consistent service and maintenance will
prove to your advantage.
Service interval displayThe service interval display shows you
when an oil service, an inspection –
always alternating between I and II – or
a brake fluid change is due. The special
feature is that the service intervals are
calculated according to your BMW's
individual driving conditions instead of
from fixed mileage increments.
The technology developed for this
takes your personal driving style into
account, as well as your BMW's driving
conditions. After all, short-distance
driving, i.e. frequent cold starts, or driv-
ing off at high engine speeds, affects
your BMW differently from long-dis-
tance driving with the engine at consis-
tent operating temperature.
Have a break-in inspection per-
formed at approx. 1,250 miles/
2,000 km regardless of the service
interval indicated on the display.<
Special feature regarding engine
oil changeThe calculation of the service intervals
covers practically every kind of operat-
ing situation. If you drive very rarely,
however, you should have the oil
changed at least every two years, since
engine oil deteriorates over time
regardless of use.Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models/Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian modelsFor additional information on required
maintenance intervals and procedures,
please refer to the Service and War-
ranty Information Booklet for US mod-
els, or the Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
As a precaution against corrosion, it is
advisable to have the body checked for
damage from rocks or gravel at the
same time, depending upon operating
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Rear lamps1Turn signal indicator
LEDs
2Backup lamp
21 watt bulb
3Tail lamp/brake lamp
LEDs
Please contact a BMW center in
case of a defect with the LED
lamps.<
Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clip
2. Fold the trim panel down – see arrow
1. Disengage the bulb holder – see
arrow 2 – and remove it
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb
4. Press the bulb holder into position
until you hear it engage
5. Reinstall the trim with the clip.
Lamps and bulbs
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Center high-mount brake lampLED strip on the rear window.
Please contact a BMW center in case of
a malfunction.
License plate lamps5 watt bulb
1. Place a screwdriver in the slot and
press toward the left to release the
lens
2. Replace the bulb.Light-emitting diodesLight-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed
behind translucent lenses serve as the
light sources for many of the controls
and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to con-
ventional lasers, and legislation defines
them as light-emitting diodes, Class 1.
Do not remove the protective lens,
and avoid staring directly at the
unfiltered beam for several hours, as
inflammation of the retina could
result.<
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Tire repair with the M Mobility system
Precautions in case of a flat tire:
Stop the vehicle as far as possible
from passing traffic and position it on a
firm surface. Turn on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position and engage the steering
lock. Engage the parking brake and
shift into 1st or reverse gear.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area – behind a guardrail,
for instance.
If necessary, set up your warning trian-
gle or portable hazard warning lamp on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply
with all local safety guidelines and reg-
ulations.<
You will find an M Mobility system in the
BMW M3 for repairing flat tires. With
this system you can apply a sealant to
the inside of the tire, thus seal off the
damaged point, then reinflate the tire
and continue driving.
Preparing to repair a tireThe M Mobility system is located in the
luggage compartment under the floor
panel.
If possible, leave the foreign object in
the tire.
You will find corresponding
instructions for using the
M Mobility system on the device.<
Before using the M Mobility sys-
tem, read the warnings on the
sealant bottle.<
Pull the sticker showing the speed limit
from the sealant bottle and stick it onto
the steering wheel.
Please observe the expiration
date on the sealant bottle.<
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Towing and tow-starting the vehicle
Always observe all applicable
towing laws and regulations.<
Using the towing eyeletThe screw-in towing eyelet is stored in
the luggage compartment under the
floor panel and must remain with the
vehicle at all times. It can be attached
at the front or rear of your BMW.
Observe the following instruc-
tions in order to avoid damaging
the towing eyelet or the vehicle: use
only the towing eyelet supplied with the
vehicle, and screw it in firmly until it
stops. Use the towing eyelet for towing
on paved roads only. Avoid subjecting
the towing eyelet to lateral loads, e.g.
do not lift the vehicle using the towing
eyelet.<
Access to the threaded socketPress out the cover in the front or rear
bumper with a screwdriver at the top of
the recess.Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is
in position 1, because the steering
lock could otherwise engage and the
vehicle could no longer be steered.
There is no power assist while the
engine is off. Therefore, you will need to
exert more force to brake and steer the
vehicle.<
Turn on the hazard warning flashers, if
required by national regulations. If the
electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed, e.g. by
placing a sign or a warning triangle in
the rear window.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
gearshift lever in idling position.
Vehicles with sequential M gearbox
with Drivelogic: selector lever in posi-
tion N.Towing methodsIn some countries, it is not permitted to
tow the vehicle with a tow bar or tow
rope on public roads.
Familiarize yourself with the applicable
towing regulations for the country in
which you are driving.With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be
lighter than the vehicle being
towed; otherwise, vehicle handling can
no longer be controlled.<
The towing eyelets of both vehicles
should be on the same side.
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Everything from A to ZA
ABS Antilock Brake
System 111
indicator lamp 19
Accessories, refer to For
your own safety 6
Accident, refer to Emer-
gency call 142
Activated-charcoal filter 94
Adaptive brake lamp, refer
to Brake force display 86
Adding brake fluid 125
Additional sources of infor-
mation 4
Air conditioning mode
automatic climate
control 92
Air distribution
automatic climate
control 92
individual 92
Air outlets, refer to Ventila-
tion 90
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 112
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode 93
Air supply
automatic climate
control 92
Air, drying, refer to Air con-
ditioning mode 92Airbags 52
deactivating 52
indicator lamp 18, 54
safe seating position 42
Airing out, refer to Ventila-
tion 90
AKI, refer to Fuel specifica-
tions 25
Alarm system 37
avoiding unintentional
alarms 38
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires 116
Alternative oil types 123
Antifreeze 124
coolant 124
washer fluid 122
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 111
indicator lamp 19
Anti-theft system 28
Anti-theft warning system,
refer to Alarm system 37
Approved axle loads, refer
to Weights 152
Approved gross weight,
refer to Weights 152
Armrest
front 96
rear 97Artificial leather, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray
front 98
rear 98
Assistant systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 82
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control 93
AUTO program 92
Automatic
cruise control 73
headlamp control 87
Automatic air distribution,
refer to AUTO program 92
Automatic air supply, refer
to AUTO program 92
Automatic car wash, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate control 90
Automatic curb monitor 49
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror 50
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC) 93
Automatic windshield
washer, refer to Rain sen-
sor 72Average fuel
consumption 80
Average speed 80
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 38
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 152
B
Backrest
adjusting 43
unlocking 46
width adjustment 45
Backrest, refer to Seat
adjustment 44
Backup lamps 65
bulb replacement 135
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit 23
Bar, for towing 145
Battery 140
charge 140
disposal 141
indicator lamp 18
jump-starting 143
remote control 28, 29
Battery charge current 18
Belts, refer to Safety
belts 46
Beverage holders 96, 97

Everything from A to Z
157
Blower
automatic climate
control 92
BMW Maintenance
System 126
BMW sports seat 44
Bore, refer to Engine
data 150
Bottle holders, see Bever-
age holders 96, 97
Brake fluid 125
indicator lamp 18, 125
level 125
Brake force display 86
Brake lamps
bulb replacement 135
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 77
Brake lamps, refer to Brake
force display 86
Brake pads
brake fluid level 18, 125
breaking in 108
Brake rotors
breaking in 108
Brake system
brake pads, indicator
lamp 19
Brake wear warning
indicator lamp 19Brakes
ABS 111
brake fluid 125
brake force display 86
brake pads 110
breaking in 108
driving notes 109
indicator/warning
lamp 18, 19
parking brake 64
Break-in procedures 108
Bridging, refer to Jump-
starting 143
Bulb replacement 133
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 133
Buttons in steering wheel 22
C
California Proposition 65
warning 6
Can holders, see Beverage
holders 96, 97
Capacities 153
Car battery 140
Car care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Car keys, refer to Keys 28
Car phone hookup
microphone 97
Car radio, refer to the
Owner's Manual for RadioCar telephone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Car vacuum cleaner, con-
necting 98
Car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Caring for headlamp cov-
ers, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure 133
Carpet care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cassette operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
CBC Cornering Brake Con-
trol 111
warning lamp 19
CD changer, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
CD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Center high-mount brake
lamp
bulb replacement 136
Central locking system 28
button 33
passenger
compartment 33
Charge indicator lamp 18Check Control 77
Check Gas Cap
indicator lamp 19
Child seats, refer to Child-
restraint systems 55
Child-restraint systems 55
Cigarette lighter 98
Cleaning chrome parts, refer
to the Caring for your vehi-
cle brochure
Cleaning light alloy wheels,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning windshield 73
Clock 78
12-/24-hour mode 78
setting, refer also to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Closing
from inside 33
from outside 29
Clothes hooks 99
Clutch
breaking in 108
Cockpit 14
Code, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
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Everything from A to ZCoin box 96
Cold start, refer to Starting
the engine 62
Compact disc operation,
refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Compartments 96
Compression ratio, refer to
Engine data 150
Computer 79
Condensation, refer to Air
conditioning mode 92
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 59
Connecting a vacuum
cleaner, refer to Power
socket 98
Consumption, refer to Aver-
age fuel consumption 80
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 14
Convenience operation
from outside 32
glass sunroof 30
windows 30
Coolant 124
indicator lamp 19, 76
level 124
temperature gauge 76Coolant water, refer to Cool-
ant 124
Cooling, refer to Tempera-
ture 92
Copyright 4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 111
warning lamp 19
Cruise control 73
indicator lamp 20
Cup holders, see Beverage
holders 96, 97
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 152
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 150
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 14
Data
capacities 153
dimensions 151
engine 150
weights 152
Daytime driving lamps 87
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 111
warning lamp 19
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water 109Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 92
Defrosting and demisting
windows
automatic climate
control 92
Defrosting windows 92
Defrosting windshield, refer
to Defrosting windows 92
Demisting windows
automatic climate
control 92
Differential
breaking in 108
Digital clock 78
Dimensions 151
Dipstick, engine oil 122
Displacement, refer to
Engine data 150
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 88
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 16
Disposal
oil 123
vehicle battery 141
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 81
Divided rear backrest 100
Door key 28
Door lock 32Doors
emergency operation 32
Draft-free ventilation 93
Drivelogic 69
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 87
Driving notes 109
Driving through water, deep
water 109
Dry air, refer to Air condi-
tioning mode 92
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 82
indicator lamp 19, 82
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 111
warning lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 82
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
M Track mode 82
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
the rear 46
Electric glass sunroof 40
Electric power windows 39
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 141