2009 BMW M3 SEDAN fold seats

Adjustments
40 1.Pull up as far as it will go.
2.Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat
backrest slightly forward and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Only remove the head restraints if no pas-
sengers will be sitting in the rear. Reinstall
head restraints before transporting passengers
in the rear.<
Folding head restraints down and back
up
Folding down:
Press the button, arrow1.
Folding up:
Pull the head restraint.
Depending on the equipment version, it may be
possible to fold down the outer rear head
restraints as well.
Only fold the head restraints down if no
passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold
up the head restraints before transporting pas-
sengers in the rear.<
Heated seats*
Press once for each temperature level.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx.
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically
activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is
switched off entirely to save on battery power.
The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory
You can store and call up two different combi-
nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror
positions.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup-
port are not stored in memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page49.
2.Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3.Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the
LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions are stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv-
ing, otherwise unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
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Adjustments
42
Opening
1.Grasp the belt firmly.
2.Press the red button in the buckle.
3.Guide the belt into its reel.
'Fasten safety belts' reminder for front
seats
The indicator lamps light up and an
acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. Check whether the safety belt
has been fastened correctly.
The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as
long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas-
tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also
activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph
or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt is
not fastened, if objects are placed on the front
passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger
unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or
stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-
tem, including any belt tensioners or child-
restraint systems, replaced and the belt
anchors checked. Have this work done only by
your BMW center or at a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is
not guaranteed that the safety devices will func-
tion properly.<
Rear center safety belt
With through-loading system*:
Before using the center rear seat, release the
latch plate from the fixture on the rear window
shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center
safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate
engage in the belt buckle.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more con-
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects
seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.
Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind
you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;
otherwise there is an increased risk of an acci-
dent.<
1Adjustments
2Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor
*
3Folding mirrors in and out*
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for
the remote control currently in use. The stored
position is called up automatically when the
vehicle is unlocked.
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:
press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/
20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by
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Practical interior accessories
102 Press the floor panel up and secure it with the
catch.
Lashing eyes
You will find lashing eyelets in the cargo bay for
securing luggage items with nets or tensioning
straps, refer to page109.
Ski bag*
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport
of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to
2snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
of up to 6 ft 10 in/2.10 m. When skis of 6 ft 10 in/
2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of
the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest.
2.Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the cover.
3.Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the
skis or snowboards.
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.4.Insert the latch plate of the ski bag's retain-
ing strap in the center belt buckle.
Only place clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp
edges to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in the manner
described, otherwise it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving.<
To store the ski bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for
faste r drying or to allow you to use other inserts.
1.Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2.Pull the handle, arrow1.
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Everything from A - Z
230 Cargo bay
– capacity220
– convenient access33
– folding up the floor
panel101
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps87
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside30
Cargo loading
– securing cargo109
– stowing cargo109
– vehicle108
Car jack
– jacking points208
Car key, refer to Remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone162
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car shampoo201
Car wash
– before entering51
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system106
CBS Condition Based
Service197
CD, audio playback144
CD changer144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– installation location148
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136CD player144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest98
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb206
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside29
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access32
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs203
Changing gears54
Changing the language on the
Control Display73
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display65
Changing wheels208
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment193
Check Control70
Check Gas Cap184
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH47
Child-restraint systems46
Child-safety lock48
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely46
Chrome parts201
Chrome polish201
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter99
Cleaning headlamps59
– washer fluid60Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care199
Clock62
– 12h/24h mode69
– setting the time and date69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside29
– from outside27
Clothes hooks98
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine50
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access32
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock49
Compass96
Computer63
– displays on Control
Display64
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service175
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked108
Condition Based Service
CBS197
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile
26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections128
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances100
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption64
Consumption indicator, refer
to Average consumption64
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
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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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Reference 237
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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