2006 BMW M3 COUPE towing capacity

102
Cargo loading
Avoid overloading the vehicle so
that the permitted load on the tires
is not exceeded. Overloading can lead
to overheating and internal tire damage.
This can result in a sudden loss of tire
inflation pressure.<
Determining the maximum load1. Locate the following statement on
your vehicle's placard*:
The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs., as this
could otherwise result in damage to the
vehicle or unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from
XXX kilograms or YYY pounds
4. The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount
equals 1,000 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-
cle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 250
lbs.:
1,000 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 250 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be trans-
fered to your vehicle. Consult the
manual for transporting a trailer to
determine how this may reduce the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.

Everything from A to Z
159
Electrical malfunction
door lock 32
driver's door 32
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 41
luggage compartment
lid 34
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 82
Emergency call 142
Emergency operation
doors 32
driver's door 32
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 41
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid
34, 36
Engine
breaking in 108
data 150
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 75, 150
starting 62
switching off 64
Engine compartment 120
Engine coolant 124
refilling 124Engine oil
adding 123
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 123
alternative oils 123
capacity 153
consumption 122
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 123
specified oils 123
temperature gauge 75
types 123
Engine oil level 19
check 122
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil temperature 75
Engine output, refer to
Engine data 150
Engine speed 75, 150
Entering the rear 46
Equipment range, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models / Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 82
Exterior mirrors 50Eyeglasses compartment 97
Eyelet, towing 145
F
False alarm, refer to
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 38
Fasten safety belts
indicator lamp 18
Fastening the safety belts 46
Fault displays 77
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir 153
Filling with sealant
M Mobility system 139
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 23
First-aid kit 23
Flat tire 137
Flat Tire Monitor 83
repairing 137
Flat Tire Monitor 83
activating/deactivating 84
indicator lamp 18, 19, 85
Floor panel, raising 36
Fluid reservoir for washer
systems 122
Fog lamps
indicator/warning lamp 20
Folding rear backrest 100
Follow me home lamps 87Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 109
Front airbags 52
Front center armrest 96
Front fog lamps 89
indicator/warning lamp 20
Fuel
display 76
specifications 25
volume 153
Fuel consumption
display 80
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 76
Fuel filler door 24
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 24
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 76
Fuel mixture preparation 150
Fuel reserve indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge 76
Fuel tank capacity 153
Fuses 141
G
Gasoline consumption, refer
to Average fuel consump-
tion 80
Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec-
ifications 25
Gear indicator 67
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to ZMC operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 43
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 48
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 59
Microfilter
automatic climate
control 94
Microphone 97
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirrors 50
automatic curb monitor 49
heated 50
memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 48
Mobile Service 143
Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety 6
Multifunction steering
wheel 22Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 71
washer/wiper system 72
N
Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 45
Nets 96
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation 90
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 145
O
OBD interface socket 128
Odometer 75
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 123
alternative oils 123
capacity 153
dipstick 122
quality 123
specified engine oils 123
Oil change interval, refer to
Service interval
display 126Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models / Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil filter change 153
Oil level
checking 122
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 77
Oil types 123
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 141
Onboard computer 79
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 132
Opening and closing
from inside 33
from outside 29
via remote control 29
via the door lock 32
Outlets, ventilation 90
Outside temperature dis-
play 79
changing unit of
measure 79P
Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Panic mode, trigger
alarm 30
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 81
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 81
Parking brake 64
indicator lamp 18
Parking lamps 87
bulb replacement 133
Parking lamps/Low
beams 87
Parts and accessories, refer
to Your individual vehicle 5
Passenger-side exterior mir-
ror tilt function 49
PDC Park Distance
Control 81
Plastic, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to Microfil-
ter/activated-charcoal fil-
ter 94
Power output, refer to
Engine data 150
Power seat 44
Power socket 98

Everything from A to Z
163
Power socket, cigarette
lighter 98
Pressure monitoring, tires
Flat Tire Monitor 83
Pressure, tires 112
inflating with M Mobility
system 139
Proposition 65 warning 6
Puncture
M Mobility system 137
R
Radio remote control key,
refer to Master key with
remote control 28
Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 72
Range 80
Reading lamps
front 89
rear 89
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest 97
Rear backrest, folding 100
Rear center 3-point safety
belt 100
Rear lamps
bulb replacement 135
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 77Rear window heating
automatic climate
control 93
Rear-entry assist 46
Rearview mirror 50
Receiving assistance 142
Recirculated-air mode
automatic climate
control 93
Recirculating the air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode 93
Reclining seat, refer to Seat
adjustment 44
Refueling 24
fuel filler door 24
Releasing
hood 119
Remaining distance to ser-
vice 77
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 80
Remote control 29
luggage compartment
lid 30
malfunction 30
Replacing lamps, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 133
Reporting safety defects 7
Restraint systems
for children 55
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 46Reverse gear
manual transmission 65
Roof load capacity 152
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 105
Rope, refer to Towing
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 145
S
Safe seating position 42
airbags 42
safety belt 42
Safety belt
safe seating position 42
Safety belt height adjust-
ment 47
Safety belts 46
height adjustment 47
warning lamp 18
Safety feature
glass sunroof 40
power windows 39
Safety systems, refer to
Antilock Brake
System 111
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 82
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 132Seat adjustment
backrest width adjust-
ment 45
BMW sports seat 44
height 43
lumbar support 44
manual 43
power 44
Seat belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts 46
Seat heating 49
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 48
Seat positions, storing 48
Seats 43
Securing cargo 104
Securing child-restraint sys-
tem 57
Securing the vehicle
from inside 33
from outside 29, 32
Selector lever
sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic 66
Selector lever positions
sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic 66
Sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic 66
indicator lamp 19, 70
tow-starting 146
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to ZService and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 126
Service Engine Soon
warning lamp 19
Service interval display
77, 126
Shift lights 70
Shift paddles 67
Side airbags 52
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 134
Size 151
Ski bag 101
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Electric glass sunroof 40
SMG Drivelogic 66
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 98
Snow chains 118
SOS, refer to Emergency
call 142
Spare key 28, 29
Special oils 123
Special oils, refer to Speci-
fied engine oils 123
Specified engine oils 123
Speed gauge, refer to
Speedometer 16
Speedometer 16
Sport mode 85
Sports seat 44Stability control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 82
Stability control, refer to M
Track mode 82
Standing lamps 88
bulb replacement 133
Starting difficulties
jump-starting 143
temperature 62
Starting the engine 62
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 62
Starting-off assistance
DSC 82
gradient assistance 69
Status of the Owner's Man-
ual 5
Steering wheel lock 61
Steering wheel, adjusting 51
Storage compartments 96
Storage nets 96
Storing seat positions,
refer to Seat and mirror
memory 48
Storing tires 117
Stroke, refer to Engine
data 150
Sun blind 94
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind 94Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning 79
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 14
Switching off
engine 64
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 75
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 135
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps 135
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
tank capacity 153
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel
gauge 76
Technical data 150
Technical modifications 6
Technical modifications,
refer to For your own
safety 6
Telephone hookup
microphone 97
Telephone, refer to the sep-
arate Owner's Manual
Television, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Onboard ComputerTemperature
automatic climate
control 92
Temperature adjustment 92
Temperature display
engine coolant 76
outside temperature 79
setting units 79
Temperature layering 93
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 73
Thigh support area, adjust-
ing 44
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center high-mount brake
lamp 136
Threaded socket for towing
eyelet 145
Three-point safety belt 46
Through-loading system 100
Tilt alarm sensor 30, 38
remote control 30
switching off 30, 38
Tilting passenger-side exte-
rior mirror 49
Time 78
Tire inflation pressure 112
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 83