service BMW M3 SEDAN 2015 Service Manual

3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
M double-clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with a M double clutch
transmission:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
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Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can be
found in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
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The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,
roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
BMW M3 SedanWidth with mirrorsinches/mm80.2/2,037Width without mirrorsinches/mm73.9/1,877Heightinches/mm56.1/1,424Lengthinches/mm184.5/4,687Wheelbaseinches/mm110.7/2,812Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m40.0/12.2

Brightness of Control Dis‐play 90
Bulb replacement 190
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 192
Bulb replacement, rear 193
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 191
Bulbs and lights 190
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 207
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 125
Camera, Side View 127
Camera, Top View 129
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 149
Car battery 195
Carbon ceramic brake M 154
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 160
Cargo area, enlarging 145
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 149
Cargo, securing 161
Cargo straps, securing cargo 161
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 157
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188 CD/Multimedia, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 148
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 154
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 190
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis, electronic 117
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 183
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 183
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 134
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 149
Cockpit 14 Combination reel, refer to
Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 67
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 148
Compass 141
Compound brake 154
Compressor 177
Computer, refer to On-board computer 86
Condensation on win‐ dows 136
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 143
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 114
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 135
Cooling, maximum 135
Cooling system 186
Cornering light 94
Corrosion on brake discs 158
Cosmetic mirror 143
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
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Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐tor TPM 102
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 96
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 198
Intelligent Safety 104
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 135
Interior equipment 139
Interior lights 96
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 141
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 83
Interval mode 68
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 195
Jump-starting 199
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 99 L
Lamp replacement 190
Lamp replacement, front 191
Lamp replacement, rear 193
Lane departure warning 110
Lane margin, warning 110
Language on Control Dis‐ play 89
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 161
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 73
Leather, care 206
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 192
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 191
Length, vehicle 210
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 206
Light control 94
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 191
Lighter 143
Lighting 93
Lights 93
Lights and bulbs 190
Light switch 93
Load 161
Loading 160
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 61
Low beams 93 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 52
Low Speed Assistant 71
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 188
Maintenance require‐ ments 188
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 188
Make-up mirror 143
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribution 136
Manual air flow 136
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 168
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 123
Manual operation, rearview camera 125
Manual operation, Side View 128
Manual operation, Top View 129
Manual transmission 70
Marking on approved tires 176
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 135
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 177
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M Compound brake 154
M differential, active 117
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 116
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
M Drive 114
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 74
M Dynamic Mode MDM 116
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 199
Memory, seat, mirror 54
Menu EfficientDynamics 83
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 137
Minimum tread, tires 175
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobility System 177
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 191
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 58
M technology 154
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 91
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 126
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 183
Oil, adding 184
Oil additives 185
Oil change 185
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Oil filler neck 184
Oil types, alternative 185
Oil types, approved 185
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 190
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 136
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 205
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control PDC 122
Parked-car ventilation 137
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 122
Parking assistant 130
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 93
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 126
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 122
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 206
Power failure 196
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 172
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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
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