2009 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE dimensions

Wheels and tires
200 work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent damage and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire age, which can result in a
limited service life.<
Correct wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact and thus to severe acci-
dents. When selecting tires, also take their load
capacity into account. If non-approved wheels
and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their
suitability, and therefore cannot guarantee their
driving safety.<
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect
a puncture, refer to page85. Your BMW center
will be glad to advise you.
Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for winter roads
or at temperatures below +457/+76.
Although all-season M+S tires provide better
winter traction than summer tires, they gener-
ally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and acci-
dents.<
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Always
protect tires against all contact with oil, grease
and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of
the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires
have the same size, as this could impair driving
characteristics. With standard-equipment tires
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209Reference
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Navigation
Entertainment
Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material tested, laboratory checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.Do not use high-pressure car washes,
otherwise water may drip into the vehicle
around the windows.<
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page229
>If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page49
>Maximum permissible tire width
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
>Remove additional attachments, e.g.
spoiler or telephone antennas, if there is a
possibility that they could be damaged.
M dual clutch transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.
2.Engage transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Steam jets / high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer.<
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the sensors and cam-
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Dimensions
Coupe
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 38 ft 5 in/11.7 m.
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Technical data
230
Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 38 ft 5 in/11.7 m.
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Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Condition Based Service
CBS207
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections138
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances107
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption70
Consumption indicator, refer
to Average consumption70
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– brightness79
– changing the language79
– switching off/on19
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient access34
– replacing the battery35
Convenient loading in
convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with convenient
access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with convenient
access34Convertible
– bag holder109
– convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo bay108
– folding down rear
backrest109
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection
system90
– securing cargo119
Coolant206
– checking level206
Coolant temperature69
Cooling, maximum97
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant206
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant206
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive Head
Light93
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light93
Correct tires200
Country codes DVD156
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps94
Criteria for route137
Cross-hairs in navigation132
Cruise control66
Cruising range70
Cup holders106
Curb weight, refer to
Weights231
Current playback of music
collection162
Current position
– displaying143
Customer Relations189
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting94Data, technical228
– dimensions229
– engine228
– weights231
Data transfer190
Date
– date format76
– setting75
Daytime running lamps93
Deactivating front passenger
airbags89
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler door194
– glass roof37
Destination, entering by town/
city name127
Destination address
– entering127,133
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice133
– entering via map132
– entry127
– home address130
– manual entry127
Destination guidance137
– bypassing a route
section138
– changing specified
route137
– continuing137
– starting137
– voice instructions138
– volume of voice
instructions139
Digital clock68
Digital compass103
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio150
Dimensions229
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions138
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book129
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Everything from A - Z
244 Heated
– mirrors49
– rear window99
– seats46
Heating
– mirrors49
– rear window99
– residual heat98
– seats46
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate96
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat98
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo119
Height, refer to
Dimensions229
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel50
High beams94
– headlamp flasher94
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio150
High-pressure
washer209,210
High water, refer to Driving
through water117
Highways, refer to Route
criteria137
Hills117
Holders for cups106
Homepage BMW4
Hood202
Hooks for shopping bags109
Horn10,11
Hotel function31
Hot exhaust system116
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Brake assist82
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio150
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning68ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track155
ID3 tags, refer to Album
information163
Identification marks, tire
coding198
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness79
– changing language79
– changing units of measure
and display format71
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time75
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– MDrive51
– M Dynamic Mode83
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM85Initializing
– after power failure220
– compass, refer to Digital
compass, calibrating103
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– glass roof37
– radio, refer to Station,
storing149
– refer to Setting the time and
date75
Installation location
– CD changer158
– navigation DVD drive126
– telephone105
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions138
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting94
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control101
Interior lamps94
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror49
– automatic dimming
feature49
– compass103
Intermittent mode of the
wipers65
Intersection, entering,
navigation128
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port165
iPod, connecting, refer to
USB-audio interface166
J
Jacking points219
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting222
Jump starting222
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
K
Key, refer to Remote
control26
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access34
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Knock control195
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control92
– parking lamps/low beams92
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs213
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts47
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo119
Last destinations130
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system54
Launch Control63
Leather care211
LED light-emitting diodes214
Length, refer to
Dimensions229
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb217
Light-alloy wheels211
Light-emitting diodes
LED214
Lighter107
– connecting electrical
appliances107
Lighting
– instruments94
– lamps and bulbs213
– vehicle, refer to Lamps92
Light switch92
Limit, refer to Speed limit78
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo119Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking31
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low-beam headlamps92
– automatic92
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support43
Luggage compartment lid31
– convenient access34
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking
separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack120
Lumbar support43
LW, waveband149
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires200
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system207
Malfunction
– tires85
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control76
Managing music163
Manual car wash210
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door194
– glass roof37
– transmission lock60Manual transmission57
– tow-starting225
Map display139
Map for navigation
– changing scale139
– entering destination132
Master key, refer to Remote
control26
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– with winter tires200
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode82
"MDrive"50
MDrive50
M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic58
– kick-down59
– Launch Control63
– neutral59
– reverse gear59
– sequential mode59
– Shift Lights62
– shiftlock59
– tow-starting225
– unlocking transmission lock
manually60
M Dynamic Mode MDM82
– indicator lamp83
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions229
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory46
M Engine Dynamics
Control64
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– for automatic climate
control99
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System207
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
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Mobility
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer155
– CD player155
Side airbags88
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag110
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag111
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray107
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing181
– use172
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment105
Snow chains201
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD208
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances107
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request221
Sound output for
entertainment on/off146
Spare fuses,220
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses220
Special destinations130
Speed
– with winter tires200
Speed limit78
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume147Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting19
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps65
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems82
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting222
Starting difficulties
– jump starting222
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation127
Station, selecting
– radio149
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet209,210
Steering wheel50
– adjustment50
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock55
– locking with convenient
access34
– MDrive button50
– shift paddles60
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles60
Storage212
Storage compartments105
Storage nets109
"Store Channel"
on the radio153
Storing music161
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory46Storing tires200
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments105
Street, entering,
navigation128
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires196
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning68
SVCD156
SW, waveband149
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching on
– audio146
– CD changer146
– CD player146
– radio146
Switching the cooling function
on and off99
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting100
Symbols4
– status information19
– traffic bulletins for navigation
system140
T
Tachometer68
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb217
Tail lamps215
– replacing bulb215
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities231
Technical data228
– capacities231
– dimensions229
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone172
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest105
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
TeleService Diagnosis186
TeleService Help186
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