2009 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE fuses

Replacing components
220 secure the battery against tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page74.
>Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page149.
>Navigation system
Operability must be waited for, refer to
page126.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
raised. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page46.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page103.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle. remove it.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set
in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Exterior mirrors48
– adjusting48
– automatic dimming
feature49
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
External audio device105
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away224
– for tying down loads119
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control76
Failure of an electrical
consumer220
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm33
– switching off an alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts47
Fastest route for
navigation137
Fast forward
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control99
First aid pouch222
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM85
Flat tire, repairing217
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– indicator/warning lamp85
– initializing the system84
– malfunction85
– snow chains84,201
– system limits84Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition199
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir66
FM, waveband149
Folding up the floor panel110
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely117
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps94
Forward position, engaging,
refer to Selector lever
positions58
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection164
Front airbags88
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel195
– average consumption70
– gauge69
– high-quality brands195
– quality195
– specifications195
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities231
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel filler door194
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction194
Fuses220
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control101
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption70
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel195
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge69Gasoline engine, checking
engine oil level203
Gear
– neutral59
Gear display, refer to Displays
in the instrument cluster60
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– manual transmission57
General driving notes116
Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with convenient
access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment104
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system126
Grills96
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights231
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio150
Head airbags88
Headlamp control,
automatic92
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints44
– rear, removing45
– sitting safely42
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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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