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Mobility
 225Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Turn signals, front
PY24W Silver Vision bulb, 24 watts
The turn signal bulb can be changed via a cover 
in the wheel arch.
1.Turn the respective wheel inwards.
2.Using a coin, turn both locks of the cover all 
the way to the left, arrows 1, and remove the 
cover.
3.Turn the bulb holder to the left, arrow2, and 
take it out.
4.Turn the bulb socket in the bulb holder to 
the right for removal and replacement.
5.Insert the bulb holder and lock it by turning 
it to the right.
6.Attach the cover by positioning the bottom 
edge first and then turning both locks all the 
way to the right.
Tail lamps
>Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
>Other lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part 
is in the luggage compartment lid, the other is in 
the fender.1Brake lamp
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
3Turn signal
4Backup lamp
5Tail lamp
6Brake lamp
Fender-mounted lamps
1.Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the 
cargo bay or release the turn-lock fastener 
by turning it counterclockwise and remove 
the cover.
2.Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see 
arrow, and pull out.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly 
clicks into place.
5.Reattach the cover in the cargo bay. 
     
        
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Replacing components
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Lamps in the luggage compartment lid
1.Pry out the fastening plugs in the trim of the 
luggage compartment lid using a screw-
driver and remove the trim.
2.Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see 
arrow, and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly 
clicks into place.
5.Reattach the trim of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
License plate lamp, center brake lamp 
and side turn signal indicators
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
In the event of a malfunction, please contact 
your BMW center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Repairing a flat tire with the 
M Mobility System
To repair a flat tire, your BMW M3 includes an 
M Mobility System. With this system you can 
apply a sealant to the inside of the tire to seal 
the damaged section, restore the tire inflation 
pressure and continue on your trip.
Safety measures in the event of a flat tire:
Park the vehicle as far away from moving 
traffic as possible and on a firm surface. Switch 
on the hazard warning flashers.
 Apply the parking brake and engage first gear 
or reverse. Have all occupants leave the vehicle and move beyond the danger zone, e. g. behind 
the guard rails. 
If necessary, erect a warning triangle
* or warn-
ing flasher
* at a suitable distance. Adhere to 
country-specific regulations.<
Preparations
The M Mobility System is located in the cargo 
bay under the floor board.
If possible, leave any foreign bodies that have 
penetrated the tire in place.
Instructions on how to use the M Mobility 
System can also be found on the device 
itself.<
Before using the M Mobility System, fol-
low the instructions on the sealant bot-
tle.<
Remove the label with the speed restriction 
from the sealant bottle and apply it to the steer-
ing wheel.
Please note the expiry date on the sealant 
bottle.<
Components of the M Mobility System
1Sealant bottle and label with speed restric-
tion
2Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel 
     
        
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Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Programmable memory 
keys21
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– windows37
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First aid pouch231
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor84
R
Radio
– autostore157
– controls152
– High Definition Radio159
– listening to stations156
– sampling stations157
– satellite radio162
– selecting a 
waveband152,156
– selecting the frequency 
manually157
– station search157
– stations with best 
reception157
– storing stations158
– switching on/off152
– tone control153
– volume153
Radio-operated key, refer to 
Remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness54
Radio readiness54
– switched off55
– switched on54
Rain sensor64
"Random", refer to Random 
play168
"Random all" for audio 
mode169"Random directory" for audio 
mode169
Random play168
"RDS" Radio Data 
System159
Reading lamps95
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps225
– replacing bulb225,226
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints42
– folding down backrests108
– folding head restraint down 
and up43
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb225
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors45
Rear window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds105
Rear window defroster99
Rear window safety switch38
"Received calls"186
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode98
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest41
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch79
"Redial" on the mobile 
phone186
Refueling204
Releasing
– hood218
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range69Remote control28
– battery renewal36
– convenient access35
– garage door opener102
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,36
– removing from the ignition 
lock54
– service data212
"Repeat directory" for audio 
mode168
"Repeat" for audio mode168
"Repeat track" for audio 
mode168
Replacement remote 
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs223
Replacing tires209
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires209
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge68
"Reset"85,87
– tone settings155
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings155
"Reset" for stopwatch79
"Reset to default" for 
MDrive48
Residual heat99
Restraint systems
– for children51
– refer to Safety belts44
Reverse
– CD changer169
– CD player169
Reverse gear58
– manual transmission57
Road map141
"Roadside Assistance"194
Roadside 
Assistance194,230
Roadside parking lamps94
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements72
Roller blind
– sun blinds105