2009 BMW M3 SEDAN tire pressure

Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Flat Tire Monitor FTM78
– indicating a flat tire79
– indicator/warning lamp79
– initializing the system78
– malfunction79
– snow chains78,191
– system limits78
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition189
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir60
FM, waveband139
Folding up the floor panel101
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely107
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps87
Forward position, engaging,
refer to Selector lever
positions52
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection154
Front airbags82
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Fuel184
– average consumption64
– gauge63
– high-quality brands184
– quality184
– specifications184
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities220
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge63
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge63
Fuel filler door184
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction184
Fuses209
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control94Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption64
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel184
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge63
Gasoline engine, checking
engine oil level193
Gear
– neutral53
Gear display, refer to Displays
in the instrument cluster54
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission51
Gearshifts
– manual transmission51
General driving notes106
Glass roof, electric35
– closing after electrical
malfunction36
– convenient operation28,29
– initializing36
– opening, closing35
– operation with convenient
access33
– pinch protection system36
– power failure36
– raising35
– remote control28
Glove compartment97
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system116
Grills89
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights220
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake51
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio140
Head airbags82
Headlamp control,
automatic85Headlamp flasher58
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints39
– rear, removing39
– sitting safely37
Heated
– mirrors43
– rear window92
– seats40
Heating
– mirrors43
– rear window92
– residual heat91
– seats40
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate89
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat91
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo109
Height, refer to
Dimensions219
Height adjustment
– seats38
– steering wheel43
High beams87
– headlamp flasher87
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio140
High-pressure
washer199,200
High water, refer to Driving
through water107
Highways, refer to Route
criteria127
Hills107
Holders for cups99
Homepage BMW4
Hood192
Hooks for shopping bags101
Horn10,11
Hotel function31
Hot exhaust system106
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Brake assist76
Hydroplaning107
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I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio140
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning62
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track145
ID3 tags, refer to Album
information153
Identification marks, tire
coding188
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness73
– changing language73
– changing units of measure
and display format65
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time69
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition49
– switched off50
– switched on49
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness49
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on49
Ignition lock49
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– MDrive45
– M Dynamic Mode77
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure186
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79Initializing
– after power failure209
– compass, refer to Digital
compass, calibrating96
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM78
– glass roof36
– radio, refer to Station,
storing139
– refer to Setting the time and
date69
Installation location
– CD changer148
– navigation DVD drive116
– telephone98
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions128
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting87
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control94
Interior lamps87
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor32
Interior rearview mirror43
– automatic dimming
feature43
– compass96
Intermittent mode of the
wipers59
Intersection, entering,
navigation118
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port155
iPod, connecting, refer to
USB-audio interface156
J
Jacking points208
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting211
Jump starting211
K
Key, refer to Remote
control26
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access32
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access32
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Knock control184
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control85
– parking lamps/low beams85
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs203
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts41
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo109
Last destinations120
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system47
Launch Control57
Leather care201
LED light-emitting diodes203
Length, refer to
Dimensions219
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb206
Light-alloy wheels200
Light-emitting diodes
LED203
Lighter99
– connecting electrical
appliances100
Lighting
– instruments87
– lamps and bulbs203
– vehicle, refer to Lamps85
Light switch85
Limit, refer to Speed limit72
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo109
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At a glance
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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236 Music collection151
– backup154
– importing154
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port155
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB-audio
interface156
Music search152
N
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off128
Navigation data116
Navigation drive, location116
Navigation DVD116
Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing a route
section128
– continuing destination
guidance127
– destination entry117
– displaying current
position133
– entering a destination by
voice123
– entering a destination
manually117
– route list128
– selecting destination via
map122
– selecting route criteria127
– special destinations120
– starting destination
guidance127
– terminating destination
guidance127
– voice instructions128
– volume adjustment129
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints39
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments98
Neutral53
New tires189
North-facing map129Nozzles89
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data218
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope213
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis198
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications184
Odometer62
Oil, refer to Engine oil193
Oil consumption193
Oil level193
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal208
Onboard tool kit203
Opening and closing
– convenient access32
– from inside29
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation127
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation92
Output, refer to Engine
data218
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control91
Outside temperature
display62
– changing units of
measure65
– in computer65
Outside temperature
warning62
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature63
Overview
– radio control136
P
Paintwork care200
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control75
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parked car ventilation92
– preselecting switch-on
times93
– switching on and off
directly93
Parking
– vehicle50
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Parking brake51
– indicator lamp51
Parking lamps85
Parking lamps/low beams85
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function43
Pathway lighting86
Personal Profile26
Phone book165
Phone numbers
– dialing166
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric36
– windows35
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Polish201
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control92
Position, refer to Current
position, displaying133
Postal code, entering for
navigation118
Power failure209
Power windows34
– safety switch35
Power windows, refer to
Windows34
Pressure, tires186
Pressure monitoring, tires78
– Flat Tire Monitor78
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric36
– windows35
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch211
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor78
R
Radio
– controls136
– High Definition Radio140
– satellite radio142
– selecting a waveband139
– storing stations139
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness49
Radio readiness49
– switched off50
– switched on49
Rain sensor59
Reading lamps88
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps205
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints39
– folding down backrests100
– folding head restraint down
and up40
Rear ventilation92
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors42
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds97
Rear window defroster92
Rear window safety switch35Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality140
– radio station140
Recirculated-air mode91
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode91
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest38
Refueling184
Releasing
– hood192
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range64
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– convenient access32
– garage door opener94
– luggage compartment lid28
– malfunction28,33
– removing from the ignition
lock49
– service data197
Replacement remote
control
26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs203
Replacing tires189
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires189
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge63
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Residual heat91
Restraint systems
– for children46
– refer to Safety belts41
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear53
– manual transmission52
Road map129
Roadside
Assistance175,210Roadside parking lamps87
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements66
Roller blind
– sun blinds97
Roof load capacity220
Roof-mounted luggage
rack109
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away213
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route127,128
– bypassing sections128
– changing127,128
– changing criteria127
– displaying streets or towns/
cities128
– map display129
– selecting127
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions128
Route map, refer to Map
display129
Route section, changing128
Route selection127
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment41
Safety belts41
– damage42
– indicator/warning lamp42
– reminder42
– sitting safely37
Safety systems
– airbags82
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– brake system76
– driving stability control
systems76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– safety belts41
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Starting difficulties
– jump starting211
Starting the engine
– start/stop button49
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation117
Station, selecting
– radio139
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet199,200
Steering wheel43
– adjustment43
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock49
– locking with convenient
access33
– MDrive button44
– shift paddles54
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles54
Storage202
Storage compartments98
Storage nets101
"Store Channel"
on the radio143
Storing music151
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory40
Storing tires190
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments98
Street, entering,
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires186
Sun blinds97
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning62
SVCD146
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine50Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Switching the cooling function
on and off91
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting93
Symbols4
– status information19
– traffic bulletins for navigation
system130
T
Tachometer62
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb206
Tail lamps205
– replacing bulb205
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities220
Technical data218
– capacities220
– dimensions219
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
TeleService Diagnosis176
TeleService Help176
Temperature
– automatic climate control90
– changing unit of measure65
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature63
Temperature display
– outside temperature62
– outside temperature
warning62
– setting the units65
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control60
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo109The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp206
Through-loading system100
Tilt alarm sensor32
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror43
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times93
Tire inflation pressure186
– loss79,80
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– resetting the system80
– system limitations79
– warning lamp80
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
Tire Quality Grading188
Tires
– age188
– air loss80
– breaking in106
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels208
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– labels188
– minimum tread depth189
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– puncture79
– replacing189
– size188
– storage190
– tread depth189
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth189
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires190
– winter tires190
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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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