2010 BMW M3 service interval

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
117
Wrong fluid
A warning lamp lights up:
The wrong fluid was filled into the res-
ervoir.
Please contact your BMW center.
Having the diesel exhaust fluid refilled
Diesel exhaust fluid is refilled by your BMW
center during regular service. If the service
intervals are adhered to, it generally does not
need to be refilled between service appoint-
ments.
Under certain conditions, e.g. especially fre-
quent accelerations or operation of the vehicle
at high altitudes, it may become necessary to
refill the fluid between service appointments.
When this reserve display appears in the instru-
ment cluster, have diesel exhaust fluid refilled to
avoid not being able to start the engine.
You can have the fluid refilled by a BMW center.
Diesel exhaust fluid at low
temperatures
Because of its physical properties, it may
be necessary to refill diesel exhaust fluid
between regular service appointments at tem-
peratures below +237/-56.
The need to add fluid is indicated by the reserve
display in the instrument cluster, refer to
page116.<
Refilling diesel exhaust fluid in
exceptional cases
To be able to reach the next BMW center, you
can refill diesel exhaust fluid yourself while
adhering to the following warnings.
Do not come into contact with diesel
exhaust fluid as it can lead to skin or eye
irritations. Wear goggles and gloves, if neces-
sary. Follow the safety instructions on the bot-
tle.
Vapors with a sharp odor can escape from the
bottle or container when it is opened. Before
refilling, completely close the windows and
doors of the vehicle to prevent the vapors from
intruding into the interior. If handling diesel exhaust fluid in an enclosed area, ensure that
the room is well ventilated.
After handling diesel exhaust fluid, wash your
hands thoroughly; otherwise, for example, inad-
vertently touching your eyes may lead to eye
irritations.
If eye irritations occur, rinse the eyes thoroughly
with water and consult a physician if necessary.
If diesel exhaust fluid comes into contact with
the surface of your vehicle, rinse the affected
areas with water to prevent surface damage.
Keep diesel exhaust fluid away from children.<
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid
>Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
Diesel exhaust fluid can be refilled conve-
niently with this bottle and its special
adapter.
>Alternatively: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
You can obtain diesel exhaust fluid from your
BMW center.
Refilling quantity
Refilling quantity when the reserve display first
appears:
Approx. 1 US gallon/3.7 liters
Opening the diesel exhaust fluid
reservoir
1.Remove the cover in the bumper by press-
ing on it, see arrow.

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
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