2010 BMW M3 wheel

Everything from A to Z
182 Car jack
– jacking points153
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest95
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car shampoo145
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system107
Center armrest95
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb152
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside22
– from outside19
Central locking system19
– Comfort Access26
– hotel function24
– setting unlocking
characteristics19
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs147
Changing wheels153
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment137
Check Control67
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH43
Child restraint systems42
Child safety locks45
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely42
Chrome parts145
Chrome polish145
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter96
Cleaning headlamps52
– washer fluid53
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care143Clock61
– 12h/24h format64
– setting time67
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks95
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine47
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access26
– replacing the battery28
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access26
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock46
Compass93
Computer63
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked109
Condition Based Service
CBS141
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle20
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances96
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption63
Consumption display
– average consumption63
– Energy Control62
Controls and displays10
Convenient operation
– glass roof20
– windows20
Coolant139
– checking level140
Coolant temperature62
Cooling, maximum87Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant139
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant139
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs148
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control81
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control81
Correct tires134
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps83
Cruise control53
– active55
– malfunction54
Cruising range63
Cupholders95
Curb weight, refer to
Weights177
Current fuel consumption,
refer to Energy Control62
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting82
Data, technical174
– capacities178
– dimensions175
– engine174
– weights177
Date
– setting67
Daytime running lights80
– replacing bulbs148
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control70
Deactivating front passenger
airbags77
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
183
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap114
– glass roof30
– panorama glass roof32
Defogging windows86
Defrost, windows86
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner86
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows86
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows86
Diesel exhaust fluid117
Diesel fuel115
Diesel particulate filter107
Digital clock61
Digital compass93
Dimensions175
Dipstick, engine oil137
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals50
Displacement, refer to Engine
data174
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting82
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant139
– remote control battery28
– vehicle battery153
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control55
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements65
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC69
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key18
Door lock21
Doors, emergency
operation22
DOT Quality Grades132Draft-free ventilation86,89
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders95
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC70
Drive-off assistant72
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams79
Driving notes106
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant72
Driving stability control
systems70
Driving through water
108
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes106
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function89
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control70
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control70
– indicator/warning lamp70
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC70
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC70
– indicator/warning lamp70
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp71
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution70
Electrical malfunction
– door lock22
– driver's door22
– fuel filler flap114
– glass roof30
– panorama glass roof32
– trunk lid24
Electric seat adjustment34
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access27
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV70Electronic oil level check138
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC70
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock50
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release114
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof30
– panorama glass roof32
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock22
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside24
Emergency Request155
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance155
Energy, saving
– saving fuel106
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control62
Energy Control62
Engine
– breaking in106
– data174
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature62
– speed174
– starting47
– starting, Comfort Access26
– switching off47
Engine compartment137
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant139

Everything from A to Z
184 Engine oil
– adding139
– alternative oil types139
– BMW Maintenance
System141
– capacity178
– checking level137
– dipstick137
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements65
Engine output, refer to Engine
data174
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data174
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine47
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps83
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control62
Error messages, refer to
Check Control67
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC70
Event data recorders142
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system107
Expanding the cargo area99
Exterior mirrors39
– adjusting39
– automatic dimming
feature40
– automatic heating40
– folding in and out39
External audio device95
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away157
– for tying down loads110
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control67
Failure of an electrical
consumer154False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm26
– switching off an alarm26
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts38
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control90
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner86
First aid pouch155
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock46
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– run-flat tires134
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM73
Flat Tire Monitor FTM72
– indicating a flat tire73
– indicator/warning lamp73
– initializing the system72
– snow chains72,135
– system limits72
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition133
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir53
Fog lamps82
– indicator lamp82,160
Folding rear seat backrest99
Folding up the floor panel101
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely108
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps83
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive71
Front airbags77
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor72Fuel115
– additives116
– average consumption63
– gauge62
– high-quality brands115
– quality115
– specifications115
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities178
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge62
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge62
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to
Energy Control62
Fuel filler flap114
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction114
Fuses154
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control91
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption63
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel115
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge62
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
General driving notes107

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
185
Glass roof, electric29
– closing after electrical
malfunction30
– Convenient operation20,22
– initializing30
– opening, closing29
– pinch protection system30
– power failure30
– raising29
– remote control20
Glove compartment94
Grills, refer to Air vents84
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights177
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs149
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake48
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control71
Head airbags77
Headlamp control,
automatic79
Headlamp cover149
Headlamp flasher50
– indicator lamp11,14,160
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs149
Head restraints35
– rear, removing36
– sitting safely33
Heated
– mirrors40
– rear window86,89
– seats37
– steering wheel41
Heating84
– mirrors40
– rear window86,89
– seats37
– steering wheel41
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate84
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo109Height, refer to
Dimensions175
Height adjustment
– seats34
– steering wheel40
High-beam assistant81
High beams81
– headlamp flasher81
– indicator lamp160
– replacing bulbs149
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant81
High-pressure
washer143,144
High water, refer to Driving
through water108
Hill Descent Control HDC71
Hills108
Holders for cups95
Homepage BMW4
Hood136
Hooks for shopping bags100
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately24
Hot exhaust system107
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC70
Hydroplaning108
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning61
Identification marks
– run-flat tires134
– tire coding132
Ignition46
– switched off47
– switched on46
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key18
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness46Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on46
Ignition lock46
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM74
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview160
Individual air distribution85
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure119
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM73
Initializing
– after power failure153
– compass, refer to
Calibrating93
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM72
– glass roof30
– panorama glass roof32
Installation location
– telephone95
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting82
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote
control91
Interior lamps83
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor26
Interior rearview mirror40
– automatic dimming
feature40
– compass93
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control48
Intermittent mode of the
wipers51
J
Jacking points153
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting156

Everything from A to Z
186 Jump-starting156
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control18
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access26
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access26
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile18
Kickdown49
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
Knock control115
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control79
– parking lamps/low beams79
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs147
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts38
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo110
LATCH child restraint fixing
system43
Leather care145
LED Light-emitting
diodes148
Length, refer to
Dimensions175
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb152
Light
– high-beam assistant81
Light-alloy wheels144
Light-emitting diodes
LED148
Lighter96
– connecting electrical
appliances96Lighting
– instruments82
– lamps and bulbs147
– vehicle, refer to Lamps79
Light switch79
Load109
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo110
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking23
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal20
– from inside23
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals20
– from inside22
– from outside19
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant81
Low-beam headlamps79
– automatic79
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb169
– replacing bulbs149
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support35
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack110
Lumbar support35
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires135
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system141
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic50
– tires73
– trunk lid24
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control67
Manual air distribution85Manual car wash144
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic49
Manual operation
– door lock22
– driver's door22
– fuel filler flap114
– glass roof30
– panorama glass roof32
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission50
– trunk lid24
Manual transmission48
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key18
Maximum cooling87
Maximum speed
– with winter tires135
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions175
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory37
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System141
– for air conditioner86
– for automatic climate
control90
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System141
Microphone
– telephone14
Mirror dimming feature40
Mirrors39
– automatic curb monitor40
– exterior mirrors39
– heating40
– interior rearview mirror40
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory37
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash39

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
187
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest95
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest95
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor72
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher50
– refer to Wiper system51
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints35
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments95
New tires134
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data174
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope158
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis142
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications115
Odometer61
Oil, refer to Engine oil137
Oil consumption137
Oil level137
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal153
Onboard vehicle tool kit147Opening and closing
– Comfort Access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock21
– via the remote control19
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation86,89
Outlets, refer to Air vents84
Output, refer to Engine
data174
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control88
Outside temperature
display61
– changing units of
measure64
– in computer64
Outside temperature
warning61
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature62
Overriding selector lever
lock50
P
Paintwork care144
Panorama glass roof30
– closing after electrical
malfunction32
– comfort position31
– Convenient operation20
– initializing32
– opening, closing31
– pinch protection system31
– power failure32
– raising31
– remote control20
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control69
Park Distance Control PDC69
Parking
– vehicle47
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC69
Parking brake48
– indicator lamp48Parking lamps79
– replacing bulbs148,150
Parking lamps/low beams79
Particulate filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter107
Partition net99
Passenger side mirror tilt
function40
Pathway lighting79
Personal Profile18
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric30
– panorama glass roof31
– windows29
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Polish145
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control90
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner86
Power failure153
Power windows28
– safety switch29
Power windows, refer to
Windows28
Preheating, refer to Diesel
engine47
Pressure, tires119
Pressure monitoring, tires72
– Flat Tire Monitor72
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM73
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric30
– panorama glass roof31
– windows29
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch155
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor72

Everything from A to Z
188
R
Radio
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness46
Radio readiness46
– switched off47
– switched on46
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key18
Rain sensor52
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester
RME115
Reading lamps83
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps150
Rear seat backrest, folding99
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints36
– folding99
– folding down
backrests97,99
– folding head restraint down
and up36
Rear ventilation90
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors39
Rear window
– cleaning52
– opening25
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds94
Rear window defroster86,89
Rear window safety switch29
Rear window wiper52
– changing rear wiper
blade147
Recirculated-air mode85,88
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode85,88
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest34
Refueling114
Releasing
– hood136Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range63
Remote control18
– battery renewal28
– Comfort Access26
– garage door opener91
– malfunction21,27
– removing from the ignition
lock46
– service data141
– tailgate20
– trunk lid20
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses154
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs147
Replacing tires134
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires134
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge62
Restraint systems
– for children42
– refer to Safety belts38
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
RME, refer to Rapeseed-oil
methyl ester115
Roadside Assistance155
Roadside parking lamps81
– replacing bulbs148,150
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements65
Roller blind
– sun blinds94
Roof load capacity177
Roof-mounted luggage
rack110
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away158
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires134Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires134
Run-flat tires134
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire73
– flat tire73
– Flat Tire Monitor73
– new tires134
– replacing134
– tire inflation pressure119
– winter tires135
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment38
Safety belts38
– damage39
– indicator/warning lamp39
– reminder39
– sitting safely33
Safety systems
– airbags77
– Antilock Brake System
ABS70
– brake system70
– driving stability control
systems70
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC70
– safety belts38
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires134
Saving fuel106
Screw thread for tow
fitting158
Seat adjustment
– electric34
– mechanical34
Seat and mirror memory37
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder39
Seat heating37

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
189
Seats34
– adjusting electrically34
– adjusting the seats34
– heating37
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory37
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory37
– sitting safely33
Securing cargo101
Securing the vehicle
– from inside22
– from outside19
Selecting distance for active
cruise control56
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock49
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance155
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance155
Service data in the remote
control141
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS141
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS141
Service requirements65
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format64
Settings and information64
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions49
Side airbags77Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds94
Side windows, refer to
Windows28
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely33
– with airbags33
– with head restraint33
– with safety belts33
Ski bag101
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass
roof30
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric29
Slot for remote control46
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray96
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment95
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD142
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances96
Soot particulate filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter107
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request155
Spare fuses154
Speed
– run-flat tires73
– with winter tires135
Speedometer12
Split rear seat backrest, refer
to Expanding the cargo
area99
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps52
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems70
Start/stop button46
– starting the engine47
– switching off the engine47
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine47Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting156
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting156
Starting the engine
– start/stop button46
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet143,144
Steering wheel40
– adjustment40
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating41
– lock46
– locking with Comfort
Access27
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering76
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic48
Storage146
Storage compartments95
Storage nets100
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory37
Storing tires135
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments95
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires119
Sun blinds94
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning61
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine47
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button46
Switching the cooling function
on and off89
Symbols4
T
Tachometer61