2009 BMW M3 SEDAN turn signal

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Driving tips
137Reference
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Controls
Communications
Mobility
Opening the tone settings
1."Radio" or "CD/Multimedia"
2."Tone"
Treble, bass, balance, fader
>"Balance": left/right volume distribution
>"Fader": front/rear volume distribution
1.Select the desired tone setting.
2.To adjust: turn the controller.
3.To store: press the controller.
Equalizer*
You can set individual sound frequency ranges.
1."Equalizer"
2.Select the desired setting.>To adjust: turn the controller.
>To store: press the controller.
Individual High-End Audio System* or
LOGIC7*
You can choose between stereo and surround.
"L7 Surround"
"Surround"
Multi-channel playback is simulated when play-
ing back an audio track in stereo.
Surround is automatically activated or deacti-
vated, depending on the audio track selected.
LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered
trade marks of Lexicon, Inc., a company of the
Harman International Group.
Volume
>"Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control
>"Navigation"
*: voice instructions from the
navigation system
>"PDC"
*: volume of the PDC signal tone rel-
ative to the entertainment sound output
>"Gong": volume of the signal tone, e.g. for
the 'fasten safety belt' reminder, relative to
the entertainment sound output
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Mobility
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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 using a coin.
Tail lamps
>Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
>Backup lamp:
W16W bulb, 16 watts
>Other bulbs:
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, LED
3Turn signal, LED
4Backup lamp
5Tail lamp, LED
6Brake lamp
If one of the bulbs 2, 3 or 5 malfunctions, please
contact your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
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
206
Lamps in the luggage compartment lid
1.Take the warning triangle out of its holder,
refer to page211. Unscrew the holder using
the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit.
2.Pry out the fastening plugs in the trim of the
luggage compartment lid using a screw-
driver and remove the trim.
3.Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
6.Reattach the trim of the luggage compart-
ment lid and the holder for the warning tri-
angle.
License plate lamp, center brake lamp,
parking/tail lamp and turn signal*
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.<
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headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.<
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
M dual clutch transmission with
Drivelogic
Ensure that the parking lock P is not
engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise
be blocked.
When using the car wash function, refer to
page51, note that the parking lock P is
engaged automatically after approx. 30 min-
utes, blocking the rear wheels.
If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing
takes longer than approx. 20 minutes, manually
release the parking lock, refer to page54.<
When towing, do not exceed a maximum
speed of 30 mph/50 km/h and a maxi-
mum distance of 30 miles/50 km, otherwise the
transmission can be damaged.<
BMW recommends transporting the vehicle on
a tow truck with a flat bed.
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
With a tow truck
Manual transmission:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
M dual clutch transmission:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
jump-start the engine, refer to page211. Vehi-
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Reference 231
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Control Display
– brightness73
– changing the language73
– switching off/on19
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient access32
– replacing the battery34
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with convenient
access33
– windows28
– windows with convenient
access33
Coolant196
– checking level196
Coolant temperature63
Cooling, maximum90
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant196
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant196
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive Head
Light86
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light86
Correct tires190
Country codes DVD146
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps87
Criteria for route127
Cross-hairs in navigation122
Cruise control60
Cruising range64
Cup holders99
Curb weight, refer to
Weights220
Current playback of music
collection152
Current position
– displaying133
Customer Relations179D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting87
Data, technical218
– dimensions219
– engine218
– weights220
Data transfer180
Date
– date format70
– setting69
Daytime running lamps86
Deactivating front passenger
airbags83
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock29
– fuel filler door184
– glass roof36
Destination, entering by town/
city name117
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice123
– entering via map122
– entry117
– home address120
– manual entry117
Destination guidance127
– bypassing a route
section128
– changing specified
route127
– continuing127
– starting127
– voice instructions128
– volume of voice
instructions129
Digital clock62
Digital compass96
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio140Dimensions219
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals58
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions128
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine
data218
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting87
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant196
– remote control battery34
– vehicle battery208
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements66
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC75
Door key, refer to Remote
control26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation29
DOT Quality Grades188
Draft-free ventilation92
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders99
Drivelogic55
Drive mode53
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Drive-off assistant78
Drive position, engaging, refer
to Selector lever
positions52
Drive programs, refer to
Drivelogic55
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Reference 235
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access32
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside29
– from outside27
Low-beam headlamps85
– automatic85
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support38
Luggage compartment lid30
– convenient access33
– emergency release31
– locking or unlocking
separately31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside30
– remote control28
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack109
Lumbar support38
LW, waveband139
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires190
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system197
Malfunction
– tires79
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control70
Managing music153
Manual car wash200
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door184
– glass roof36
– transmission lock54Manual transmission51
– tow-starting214
Map display129
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– entering destination122
Master key, refer to Remote
control26
Maximum cooling90
Maximum speed
– with winter tires190
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode76
"MDrive"44
MDrive44
M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic52
– kick-down53
– Launch Control57
– neutral53
– reverse gear53
– sequential mode53
– Shift Lights56
– shiftlock53
– tow-starting214
– unlocking transmission lock
manually54
M Dynamic Mode MDM76
– indicator lamp77
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions219
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory40
M Engine Dynamics
Control58
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System197
– for automatic climate
control92
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System197
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14Mirror dimming feature43
Mirrors42
– automatic curb monitor43
– exterior mirrors42
– heating43
– interior rearview mirror43
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory40
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash42
M Mobility System206
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume165
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– operation via iDrive165
– pairing162
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest98
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone162
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port155
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB-audio interface156
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher58
– refer to Wiper system59
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, playing152
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Everything from A - Z
240 TMC station, refer to
Traffic bulletins130
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit203
Top 50 of music
collection153
Torque, refer to Engine
data218
Tow bar213
Tow fitting212
– screw thread212
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away212
Towing212
– with manual
transmission213
– with M dual clutch
transmission213
Towing and tow-starting212
Towing methods213
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope213
Tow-starting212,213
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor79
Track
– selecting on CD144
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic bulletins for
navigation130
– during destination
guidance131
– in map display131
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins130Transmission
– Drivelogic55
– Launch Control57
– manual transmission51
– reverse gear53
– Shift Lights56
– unlocking transmission lock
manually54
Transmission lock, unlocking
manually54
Transporting children
safely46
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo109
Travel instructions,
refer to Voice
instructions128
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread189
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer62
Triple turn signal activation58
Trip odometer62
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid30
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions219
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal58
Turn signals58
TV
– control elements136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading109
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR188
Units
– average consumption65
– temperature65
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control94Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control94
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking32
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– luggage compartment lid33
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access32
USB-audio interface156
V
VCD146
Vehicle
– battery208
– breaking in106
– cargo loading108
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment193
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions219
– parking50
– weight220
Vehicle jack208
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position133
Vehicle storage202
Ventilation92
– draft-free92
– in the rear92
Ventilation, refer to Climate89
Ventilation while at a
standstill92
Vents, refer to Ventilation92
Video menu146
Video playback146
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions128
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands221
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