fuse BMW M3 COUPE 2008 E92 Owner's Manual

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
133
Continuing your trip
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h to avoid the risk
of an accident.<
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page69 for more information.
Have the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of the
M Mobility System replaced as soon as possi-
ble.<
Changing wheels
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page136.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
secure the battery against tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page64.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
raised. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page39.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page86.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<

Replacing components
134 Open the cover in the glove compartment and
remove it.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set
in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.

Indicator and warning lamps
140
Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps appear in the dis-
play area. See the table for information on
causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp
comes on alone or in combination with another.
Some lamps can light up in different colors.
Corresponding distinctions are made in the
text.
12Cause What to do
Turn signals
High beams/headlamp flasher
switched on
Fasten safety belts Fasten your safety belt, refer also to
page40.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied Release the parking brake.
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied Release the parking brake.
Outside temperature warning Drive cautiously, refer also to page59.
Lights up briefly:
Approx. 3.3 US gal/12.5 liters of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Remaining operating range is no more
than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page60
Engine refuses to start Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, refer to page47.
Ignition switched on and driver's door
openSwitch off the ignition, refer to page46,
or close the driver's door.
Parking lamps still on Switch off the parking lamps, refer to
page76.
Roadside parking lamps still on Switch off the roadside parking lamps,
refer to page78.

Everything from A to Z
160 Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control83
First aid pouch136
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock46
Flashlight, refer to LED hand
lamp88
Flash when locking/
unlocking21
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM70
Flat tire, repairing131
Flat Tire Monitor FTM69
– indicating a flat tire70
– indicator/warning lamp70
– initializing the system69
– malfunction70
– snow chains69,115
– system limits69
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition113
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir57
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash41
Folding up the floor panel93
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely99
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps79
Forward position, engaging,
refer to Selector lever
positions49
For your own safety5
Front airbags72
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor69
Fuel109
– average consumption61
– gauge60
– high-quality brands109
– quality109
– specifications109
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities155Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel filler door108
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction108
Fuses133
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control84
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption61
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel109
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Gasoline engine, checking
engine oil level117
Gear
– neutral50
Gear change51
Gear display, refer to Displays
in the instrument cluster51
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission48
Gearshifts
– manual transmission48
General driving notes98
Glass roof, electric30
– closing after electrical
malfunction30
– convenient operation20,22
– initializing30
– opening, closing30
– operation with convenient
access27
– pinch protection system30
– power failure30
– raising30
– remote control20
Glove compartment87
– LED hand lamp88
Grills80Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights155
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake48
Hand lamp, refer to LED hand
lamp88
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags72
Headlamp control,
automatic76
Headlamp flasher55
– indicator lamp11,14,140
Head restraints37
– front, removing37
– rear, removing38
– sitting safely35
Heated
– mirrors42
– rear window82
– seats38
Heating
– mirrors42
– rear window82
– residual heat82
– seats38
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate80
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat82
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo101
Height, refer to
Dimensions153
Height adjustment
– seats36
– steering wheel42
High beams78
– headlamp flasher78
– indicator lamp140
High-pressure
washer123,124
High water, refer to Driving
through water99
Hills99

Everything from A to Z
164
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment40
Safety belts40
– belt hand-over41
– damage40
– indicator/warning lamp40
– reminder40
– sitting safely35
Safety systems
– airbags72
– Antilock Brake System
ABS67
– brake system68
– driving stability control
systems67
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC68
– rollover protection system,
convertible74
– safety belts40
Screw thread for tow
fitting138
Sealant, filling132
Seat adjustment
– electric36
– mechanical36
Seat and mirror memory39
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder40
Seat heating38
Seats35
– adjusting electrically36
– adjusting the seats36
– heating38
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory39
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory39
– sitting safely35
Securing cargo93,95
Securing the vehicle
– from inside23
– from outside19
Selector lever positions49Sequential M Gearbox with
Drivelogic
– Drivelogic drive programs52
Sequential mode50
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance135
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance135
Service data in the remote
control121
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS121
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS121
Service requirements63
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format62
Settings and information61
Shifting51
Shifting gears
– manual transmission48
Shift lever49
Shift Lights52
Shiftlock50
Shift paddles on steering
wheel51
Shift-up display, refer to Shift
Lights52
Shock absorber control, refer
to Electronic Damper
Control EDC68
Side airbags72
Side windows, refer to
Windows28
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely35
– with airbags35
– with head restraint35
– with safety belts35
Ski bag93
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag94
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric30Slot for remote control46
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray90
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment88
Snow chains115
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD122
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances90
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request135
Spare fuses,133
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses133
Speed
– with winter tires114
Speedometer12
"Sport"54
"Sport" with EDC69
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps56
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems67
Start/stop button46
– starting the engine47
– switching off the engine47
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine47
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting136
Starting difficulties
– jump starting136
Starting the engine
– start/stop button46
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet123,124
Steering wheel42
– adjustment42
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock46
– locking with convenient
access27
– shift paddles51