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BMW 2010 M3 User Manual

BMW 2010 M3
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The Ultimate
Driving Machine
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
Contents
A - Z
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 066 - © 08/09 BMW AG

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BMW 2010 M3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBMW
Model2010 M3
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

How to use the manual and find topics quickly.

Symbols used

Explains various symbols used in the manual for warnings and information.

For your own safety

Maintenance and repair

Procedures require specialized methods and trained personnel.

Parts and accessories

Use genuine BMW parts and accessories for safety and performance.

Service and warranty

Service and warranty details

Details about vehicle warranties and information booklets.

Reporting safety defects

Procedure for reporting safety defects to authorities.

At a glance

Cockpit

Explains controls and displays around the steering wheel.

Instrument cluster

Details of the speedometer, tachometer, and other displays.

Indicator and warning lamps

Explains various indicator and warning lamps and text messages.

iDrive

Introduction to the iDrive system for operating vehicle functions.

Letters and numbers

Instructions for entering letters and numbers using the controller.

Voice activation system

How to use the voice activation system to control vehicle functions.

Opening and closing

Remote control

Information about the remote control and its functions.

Personal Profile

How to set vehicle functions to personal preferences.

Central locking system

How the central locking system functions and operates.

Locking

How to lock the vehicle doors and switch on interior lamps.

Automatic locking

Settings for automatic locking of the vehicle.

Alarm system*

Arming and disarming

How to arm and disarm the alarm system.

Indicator lamp displays

Explains the meaning of indicator lamps related to the alarm system.

Comfort Access*

Warning lamps

Explains warning lamps related to Comfort Access system.

Windows

Pinch protection system

How the pinch protection system works for windows.

Sedan: glass roof*, electric

Instructions for operating the electric glass roof in sedans.

Adjustments

Sitting safely

Importance of proper sitting position for safety systems.

Airbags

Safety precautions and information regarding airbags.

Seats

Manual adjustments for seats including longitudinal, height, and backrest.

Head restraint

How to correctly adjust head restraints for neck injury prevention.

Safety belt

Guidelines for wearing safety belts correctly.

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel position and heating.

Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Guidance on the safest locations for children in the vehicle.

Child seat security

How to secure child restraint systems using safety belts.

Placement of the tether strap

Correct placement of the tether strap for child restraint systems.

Driving

Ignition lock

How to insert and remove the remote control from the ignition lock.

Starting the engine

Procedures for starting the engine in manual and automatic transmissions.

Parking brake

How to apply and release the parking brake.

Selector lever positions

Explanation of automatic transmission selector lever positions and manual operation.

Shifting gears via the selector lever

How to shift gears using the selector lever and shift paddles.

Wiper system

Instructions for operating wipers, rain sensor, and washer system.

Cruise control*

The concept

How cruise control works and its speed limitations.

Maintaining current speed

How to store and maintain the current speed.

Active cruise control*

Explanation of active cruise control and its features.

Controls overview

Computer

How to call up information from the onboard computer.

Service requirements

How to view service requirements and information.

Setting the time

How to set the time and time format on the instrument cluster and via iDrive.

Check Control

Indicator and warning lamps

Explains indicator and warning lamps related to Check Control.

Speed limit

How to set and receive warnings for speed limits.

Language on the Control Display

How to set the display language and voice dialog.

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

How Park Distance Control assists with parking maneuvers.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC

How DSC maintains vehicle stability by controlling engine output and braking.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*

How TPM monitors tire inflation pressure and notifies of loss.

Airbags

Protective action

Safety precautions and information regarding airbags.

Status of front passenger airbags

Explains the indicator lamp for front passenger airbag status.

Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

How to operate parking lamps and low beams.

High-beam assistant*

How the high-beam assistant automatically switches high beams on and off.

Interior lamps

How interior lamps, footwell lamps, and courtesy lamps are controlled.

Climate

Air distribution, manual

How to manually adjust air distribution.

AUTO program

How the AUTO program automatically controls climate settings.

Practical interior accessories

Integrated universal remote control*

How to program and use the integrated universal remote control.

Digital compass*

How to set up and calibrate the digital compass.

Partition net

How to use and store the partition net.

Loading roof-mounted luggage rack

How to load and secure cargo on roof racks.

Things to remember when driving

Break-in period

Importance of breaking in moving parts for optimal service life.

Saving fuel

Tips for lowering fuel consumption and environmental impact.

Cargo loading

How to load cargo safely and avoid overloading.

Navigation system

Inserting navigation DVD

Steps to insert the navigation DVD into the player.

Destination entry

Entering a destination manually

How to manually enter a destination using the system.

Address book

How to create and manage contacts in the address book.

Entering a destination by voice commands*

How to enter destinations using voice commands.

Destination guidance

Starting destination guidance

Steps to start destination guidance.

Changing route criteria

How to change route criteria like fast, efficient, or short routes.

Map view

How to view the map, change scale, and settings.

What to do if …

The current position cannot be displayed?

Troubleshooting for when the current position cannot be displayed.

The destination guidance does not accept an address without the street name?

Troubleshooting for destination entry without street name.

On/off and tone

Tone control

How to alter tone settings like treble, bass, and speed-dependent volume.

Equalizer*

How to set individual sound frequency ranges using the equalizer.

Volume

How to adjust volume settings including speed volume and PDC signal volume.

Radio

Selecting a station

How to select radio stations via buttons or iDrive.

Storing stations

How to store radio stations via iDrive or memory keys.

Satellite radio

Managing a subscription

How to enable or unsubscribe from satellite radio channels.

Traffic Jump

How to receive traffic and weather information for selected regions.

CD/DVD player and CD changer

CD/DVD playback

How to insert and play CDs/DVDs.

Video playback*

How to play video content from DVDs and VCDs/SVCDs.

Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs

Reasons for malfunctions with specific CDs/DVDs.

Music collection

Storing music

How to store music tracks from CDs, DVDs, and USB devices.

Managing music

How to manage albums, rename, delete, and view free memory.

Backing up the music collection

How to store the entire music collection on a USB medium.

External devices

AUX-IN port

How to connect external audio devices via the AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface*/extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone*

Connecting mobile phones and other USB devices via the USB audio interface.

Track search

How to search for tracks using playlists, information, or file directory.

Telephone

Using the snap-in adapter*

How to use the snap-in adapter for phone charging and antenna connection.

For your safety

Safety precautions when using the mobile phone while driving.

Pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle

How to pair a mobile phone with the vehicle.

Phone book

How to access and use the phone book for contacts.

Calling a contact

How to dial a phone number from a contact.

Activating voice activation system

How to activate the voice activation system for phone operations.

BMW Assist*

BMW Assist*

Overview of BMW Assist services.

Concierge service*

How to use the Concierge service for information and bookings.

Service Request*

How to send a service request to arrange an appointment.

Automatic Service Request*

How service data is automatically sent to the BMW center.

Refueling

Observe the following when refueling

Safety instructions and precautions when handling fuels.

Refilling diesel exhaust fluid in exceptional cases

How to refill diesel exhaust fluid yourself in exceptional cases.

Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressures

Importance of tire pressure for safety and comfort.

Wheel/tire damage

How to identify and address wheel and tire damage.

Run-flat tires

Identification and characteristics of run-flat tires.

Under the hood

Hood

Procedures for releasing and opening the hood.

Important parts of the engine compartment

Identification of key components in the engine compartment.

Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick*

How to check engine oil level using the dipstick.

Maintenance

BMW Maintenance System

How the BMW Maintenance System supports vehicle safety and cost optimization.

Condition Based Service CBS

How CBS determines service requirements based on driving conditions.

Care

Exterior care

Instructions for washing the vehicle and using automatic car washes.

Paintwork care

How regular care protects paintwork and removes damaging substances.

Outside sensors/cameras

How to keep sensors and cameras clean for functionality.

Replacing components

Wiper blades

How to replace wiper blades on the sedan and rear wiper on sports wagon.

Lamps and bulbs

Importance of handling lamps and bulbs carefully.

Changing low-beam and high-beam bulbs

How to change low-beam and high-beam bulbs.

Fuses

How to check and replace fuses.

Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency Request*

How to send an Emergency Request and what conditions apply.

Roadside Assistance

How BMW Roadside Assistance assists in breakdowns.

Connecting jumper cables

How to connect jumper cables for jump-starting.

Technical data

Engine data

Technical specifications for engine data in sedan and sports wagon models.

Dimensions

Vehicle dimensions for the sedan model.

Weights

Approved weight limits for occupants, cargo, and axles.

Short commands for the voice activation system*

Useful short commands

Important short commands for voice activation.

Music collection

Short commands for music collection playback and search.

Map

Short commands for map display and navigation.

Vehicle

Short commands for vehicle settings like time, date, and door locks.

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