Turn BMW M3 COUPE 2011 E92 Repair Manual

Mobility
235Reference
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Navigation
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Side turn signals
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Press the front edge of the lamp toward the
rear with your fingertip, arrow1 and pivot it
out, arrow2.
2.While simultaneously lifting the retaining
tab, rotate bulb holder to the left and
remove.
3.Remove lamp and replace it.
To install, insert rear end of the lamp and press
into place at the front.
Tail lamps
Coupe: at a glance
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1Backup lamp
2Brake lamp
3Parking/tail lamps
4Turn signal
5Brake Force Display lamp
6Parking/tail lamps
Convertible: at a glance
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1Backup lamp
2Brake lamp
3Parking/tail lamps
4Turn signal
5Brake Force Display lamp
6Parking/tail lamps
Backup lamp
If these lamps malfunction, please contact your
BMW center.
Turn signal, brake, license plate,
parking, and tail lamps
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW
center.
Coupe: two-stage brake light in the
trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts

Replacing components
236 1.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the
trim.
2.Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Attach the bulb holder.
5.Attach trunk lid trim.
Convertible: two-stage brake light in
the trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1.Take the warning triangle out of its holder,
refer to page239. Unscrew the holder using
the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
2.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the
trim.
3.Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.5.Attach the bulb holder.
6.Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the
holder for the warning triangle.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as
standard. This eliminates the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on
page93.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-flat tires, page220.
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page220.
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.

Mobility
241Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and
regulations for tow-starting and towing
vehicles.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
Coupe: it is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit
underneath the cover on the right-hand side of
the cargo area, refer to page233.
Convertible: it is stored in the onboard vehicle
tool kit underneath the cargo area floor, refer to
page233.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the
tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the upper part of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page55; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort. Active
steering is not active and it will be necessary to
turn the steering wheel further.<
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page58.
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.<

Giving and receiving assistance
242
Sports 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
page230, make sure that after approx.
30 minutes, the parking lock P is automatically
engaged and thus immobilizes 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 page63.<
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.<
BMW recommends transporting the vehicle on
a tow truck with a flatbed or towing with the rear
axle raised.
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-
age 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 lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other 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:
Sports 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.

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Dimensions
Coupe
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.
335i, 335i xDrive, 335is: height approx. 54.1 in/1,375 mm

Technical data
248
Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m.
335is height approx. 54.0 in/1,370 mm

Short commands for the voice activation system
254
Map
Split screen* settings
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations
Displaying the last destinations{Last destinations}
Opening the traffic bulletins{Traffic Info}
Special destinations{Points of interest}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Displaying the map{Map}
Map facing north{Map facing north}
Map in the direction of travel{Map in direction of travel}
Perspective map{Map perspective view}
Automatic map scaling
*{Map with automatic scaling}
Changing the scale{Map scale}
FunctionCommand
Split screen{Switch on splitscreen}
Switching off the split screen{Turn off split screen}
Adapting the split screen{Split screen content}
Split screen, current position{Split screen current position}
Split screen, map facing north{Split screen map facing north}
Split screen, direction of travel{Split screen map in direction of travel}
Split screen, perspective{Split screen perspective}
Expanded intersection zoom on the split screen{Splitscreen Exit ramp view}
Split screen scale ... meters
*{Split screen scale … meters} e.g. split screen
scale of 100 meters
Split screen scale ... kilometers
*{Split screen scale … kilometers} e.g. split
screen scale of 5 kilometers
Split screen, highlighting traffic bulletins{Split screen, Traffic conditions}
Split screen, computer{Split screen on board info}
Split screen, trip computer{Splitscreen trip computer}
Automatically scaling the split screen{Split screen automatic scaling}
FunctionCommand
Entering a new destination{Enter address}
Trip list{Stored trips}

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Condition Based Service
CBS227
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections145
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances118
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption77
Contacts
– creating196
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient loading in
Convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with Comfort
Access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with Comfort
Access34
Convertible
– bag holder119
– convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo area119
– folding down rear
backrest119
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection
system100
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130Coolant226
– checking level226
Coolant temperature76
Cooling, maximum107
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant226
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant226
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs234
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control102
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control102
Correct tires220
Country codes DVD167
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Criteria for route144
Cross-hairs in navigation140
Cruise control66
– active68
– malfunction68
Cruise control, refer to Active
cruise control68
Cruising range77
Cupholders116
Curb weight, refer to
Weights249
Current playback
– external devices180
– of music collection174
Customer Relations201
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
Data, technical246
– capacities250
– dimensions247
– engine246
– weights249Data memory228
Data transfer202
Date
– date format84
– setting84
Daytime running lights102
– replacing bulbs234
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control89
Deactivating front passenger
airbags98
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Destination, entering by town/
city name135
Destination address
– entering135,141
Destination entry via BMW
Assist140
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice141
– entering via map140
– entry135
– home address138
– manual entry135
Destination guidance144
– bypassing a route
section145
– changing specified
route144
– continuing144
– starting144
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice
instructions146
Digital clock75
Digital compass113
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio158
Dimensions247
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146

Everything from A to Z
266 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale147
– entering destination140
Map view146
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with winter tires221
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions247
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages191
Messages from the concierge
service191
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System227
– for automatic climate
control109
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System227
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash50Mobile phone
– adjusting volume187
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing184
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– operation via iDrive187
– pairing184
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest115
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone184
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port
177
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface178
Multi-channel playback155
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, managing175
Music collection172
– backup176
– deleting176
– random sequence175
– restoring176
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port177Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface178
Music search173
My Info191
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination137
– storing current position137
– voice activation141
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off146
Navigation data134
Navigation system134
– address book137
– bypassing a route
section145
– continuing destination
guidance144
– destination entry135
– dynamic destination
guidance145
– entering a destination by
voice141
– entering a destination
manually135
– frequently asked
questions151
– gas station
recommendations146
– planning a trip142
– route list145
– selecting destination via
map140
– selecting route criteria144
– special destinations139
– starting destination
guidance144
– terminating destination
guidance144
– traffic bulletins148
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment146

Everything from A to Z
272 Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector
lever position58
– refer to P Park58
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo130
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread219
Trip, deleting143
Trip, storing143
Trip computer, refer to
Displays on the Control
Display77
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer75
Triple turn signal activation65
Trip odometer75
Trips, changing143
Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access34
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking
separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions247
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals64
– triple turn signal65
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading130
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR218
Units
– average fuel
consumption80
Units of measure
– temperature80
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control111Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking33
Unlocking
– from inside31
– from outside27
– setting unlocking
characteristics28
– trunk lid34
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Updating the navigation
data134
USB audio interface178
V
VCD167
Vehicle
– battery237
– breaking in126
– cargo loading129
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment223
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions247
– parking56
– weight249
Vehicle jack236
Vehicle storage232
Ventilation109
– draft-free109
– in the rear109
Ventilation, refer to
Climate106
Ventilation while at a
standstill110
Vents, refer to Ventilation109
Video menu167
Video playback167
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions146
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands251
– telephone192Voice instructions from
navigation system146
– repeating146
– switching on/off146
– volume146
Voice phone book193
Volume154
– audio sources154
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities250
– mobile phone187
– voice instructions146
Volume balance, tone
setting155
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control84
Warning triangle239
Washer fluid66
– content of the reservoir66
Washer fluid reservoir66
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray117
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water128
Water penetration229,230
Waveband with the radio157
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth219
Weights249
Welcome lamps101
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires220
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions247
Wheels, new220
Wheels and tires208
Width, refer to
Dimensions247
Wind deflector40