BMW 2010 M3 Owner's Manual

The UltimateDriving MachineSupplementaryOwner's ManualContentsA - ZOnline Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 369 - © 03/10 BMW AG

Cockpit8CockpitAround the steering wheel: controls and displaysSedanThe description of features without spe-cific page references can be found in the

At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 97 Instrument cluster 1210 Ignition lock11 Buttons on the steering wheel12 Horn: the entire surface13

Cockpit10Coupe/ConvertibleThe description of features without spe-cific page references can be found in the Owner's Manual for Vehicle under the

At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 118 Instrument cluster 1211 Ignition lock12 Buttons on the steering wheel13 Horn: the entire surface1

Cockpit12Instrument clusterThe description of features without spe-cific page references can be found in the Owner's Manual for Vehicle under the

At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 13Indicator and warning lampsIndicator lamps without text messagesThe following indicator lamps notif

Cockpit14Around the center console: controls and displaysSedanOnline Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 369 - © 03/10 BMW AG

At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 15The description of features without spe-cific page references can be found in the Owner's Manu

Cockpit16Coupe/ConvertibleOnline Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 369 - © 03/10 BMW AG

At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 17The description of features without spe-cific page references can be found in the Owner's Manu

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ControlsThis chapter is intended to provide you withinformation for complete control of your vehicle.All features and accessories that are useful ford

Opening and closing20Opening and closingPersonal ProfileNote the following instructions for your BMW M3 that deviate from the description in the Owner

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 21AdjustmentsMDrive*With M Drive you can configure several individ-ual settings for your vehicle on

Adjustments22Activating the settingsPress the button on the steering wheel.The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. The M Drive setting

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 234. Select the desired function.5. Select the desired setting.The setting is stored for the remote

Driving24DrivingStart/stop buttonNote the following instructions for your BMW M3 that deviate from the description in the Owner's Manual for Vehi

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 25M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic1. Press the start/stop button.If N is engaged when you

Driving26Hill Start AssistantThe Hill Start Assistant provides you with assis-tance when starting off on uphill grades, refer to Drive-off assistant o

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 27Rapid downshifting: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. when passing, you can skip several gears in sequen

M3 Supplementary Owner's Manual for VehicleThank you for choosing a BMW M3.The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you wi

Driving284. Insert the screwdriver into the opening of the white lever, arrow 1.5. Pull the screwdriver back all the way, arrow 2. The parking lock is

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 29Selecting the drive program via M DriveYou can set M Drive on the Control Display when the ignitio

Driving303. Press button 2.4. Use button 1 to select:>Shift Lights activated.>Shift Lights deactivated.5. Press button 2.The setting is stored f

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 317. The vehicle accelerates when you release the selector lever. Keep the accelerator pressed all t

Driving32Cruise controlThe conceptCruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the sp

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 33Deactivating cruise controlTap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays on the speedo

Controls overview34Controls overviewTachometerThe variable advance warning zone, arrow 1 and arrow 2, limits the currently permissible engine speed ra

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 35ReserveRefuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/50 km, otherwise e

Controls overview36Settings and informationOperating principle without iDriveCertain settings and information can only be made or called up when the i

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 37Operating principle with iDrive1 Button for:> Selecting display> Setting values2 Button for:

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Technology for driving comfort and safety38Technology for driving comfort and safetyDriving stability control systemsContrary to the description in th

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 39Deactivating DSCPress the DSC OFF button for longer than approx. 1 second until the DSC indicator

Technology for driving comfort and safety40Selecting a programUsing the button in the center consolePress the EDC button repeatedly:> "Comfort

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 41Initializing the systemThe initialization is completed during driv-ing, which can be interrupted a

Technology for driving comfort and safety42Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*The conceptTPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires. The syst

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 43reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, th

Technology for driving comfort and safety44This type of message is shown in the following situations:> If there is a malfunctionHave the system che

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 45Selecting a programYou can set and call up your preferred program via M Drive on the Control Displ

Lamps46LampsAdaptive light control*Note the following instructions for your BMW M3 that deviate from the description in the Owner's Manual for Ve

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 47Practical interior accessoriesCup holders*Note the following instructions for your BMW M3 that dev

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityContentsFor the quickest access to special topics, con-sult the index, refer to page 80.Using this Ow

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Driving tipsThis section provides you with informationuseful in dealing with specific driving andoperating conditions.Driving tipsOnline Edition for P

Things to remember when driving50Things to remember when drivingBreak-in periodNote the following instructions for your BMW M3 that deviate from the d

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 51This can also lead to a permanent loss in ride comfort and to squealing noises during braking. A l

BMW M3 engineering52BMW M3 engineeringHigh performance V8 engineThe high-speed V8 engine uses its 244 cu in/4 liters of displacement to produce a maxi

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 53Driving on a race trackBMW recommends the following measures before driving on a race track:> P

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MobilityThis section helps you maintain your car'smobility by supplying important informationon vital topics including fuels and lubricants,wheel

Refueling56RefuelingObserve the following when refuelingNote the following instructions for your BMW M3 that deviate from the description in the Owner

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 57Wheels and tiresCorrect wheels and tiresContrary to the description in the Owner's Man-ual fo

Notes4NotesUsing this Owner's ManualThis Supplementary Owner's Manual contains all important equipment information, operating instructions a

Wheels and tires58CoupeConvertibleTire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speedsup to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speedsinclud

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 59Under the hoodImportant parts of the engine compartment1 Coolant expansion tank2 Filler neck for w

Under the hood60Press button 4 in the turn indicator lever repeat-edly until the oil level display appears in the instrument cluster.M dual clutch tra

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 613. "Engine oil level"Possible messages> "Engine oil level OK"> "Mea

Under the hood62You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit the website www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.Viscosity rati

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 63CareExterior careAutomatic car washesNote the following instructions for your BMW M3 that deviate

Replacing components64Replacing componentsFront bulb replacementAccessing the bulbs1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the igni

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 651. Turn the respective wheel inwards.2. Using a coin, turn both locks of the cover all the way to

Replacing components663 Plug and cable for the socket in the vehicle interior4 Holder for the sealant bottle5 Compressor6 On/off switch7 Pressure gaug

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 67Remove the connection hose 9 and the filling hose 2 from the sealant bottle connection and from th

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 5The individual vehicleWhen you ordered your BMW, you chose vari-ous items of equipment. This Supple

Giving and receiving assistance68Giving and receiving assistanceTow-starting, towing awayNote the following instructions for your BMW M3 that deviate

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 69Indicator and warning lampsIndicator and warning lamps appear in the dis-play area. See the table

Indicator and warning lamps70Lights up in red*:> Transmission limp-home program active with restricted range of gears, possibly with reduced accel-

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 71Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 369 - © 03/10 BMW AG

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ReferenceThis chapter contains technical data and anindex that will help you find information mostquickly.ReferenceOnline Edition for Part no. 01 41 2

Technical data74Technical dataEngine dataM3Displacement cu in/cmμ 244/3,999Number of cylinders 8Maximum power output hp 414at engine speed rpm 8,300M

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 75DimensionsSedanAll dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 38.4 ft/11.7 m.Onl

Technical data76CoupeAll dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 38.4 ft/11.7 m.Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 369 - © 0

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 77ConvertibleAll dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 38.4 ft/11.7 m.Online

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Technical data78WeightsSedanNever exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.CoupeConvertibleM3Approved gross weight lbs/kg 4,7

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 79CapacitiesNotesFuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.6/63 Fuel grade: page 56including reserve of US

Everything from A to Z80Everything from A to ZIndexAABS Antilock Brake System 38Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 30Adaptive light contr

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 81EEDC, refer to Electronic Damper Control 39Electrical malfunction– M dual clutch transmission with

Everything from A to Z82M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 25– drive mode 27– kickdown 27– Launch Control 30– neutral 26– reverse gear 26– seq

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 83Technical data 74– capacities 79– dimensions 75Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 32The individual

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At a glanceThis overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle'soperating environment. The section wi