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THE BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE.
SUPPLEMENTARY OWNER'S MANUAL.
Supplementary
Owner's ManualThe Ultimate
Driving Machine
Contents
A - Z
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1-Series M CoupeSupplementary Owner's Handbook for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW 1-Series M Coupe.
The more familiar you are with yo ur vehicle, the better control
you will have over it on the road.
We therefore strongly suggest:
Read the information provided in this Supplementary Owner's
Handbook before starting out in your new BMW. It contains
important information on vehicle operation that will help you
make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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© 2011 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
US English VIII/11
Printed on environmentally friendly paper,
bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to
consult the index, refer to page44.
4 Notes
At a glance
8Dashboard
Controls
16Driving
17 Controls overview
19 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
Driving tips
24Things to remember when driving
26 BMW 1-Series M Coupe technology
Mobility
30Refueling
31 Wheels and tires
32 Replacing components
36 Indicator and warning lamps
Reference
40Technical data
44 Everything from A to Z
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Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
This Supplementary Owner's Handbook
contains all important equipment information,
operating instructions, and technical data of the
BMW 1-Series M Coupe that differ from the
BMW 1-Series. Descriptions that are not con-
tained in this Supplem entary Owner's Hand-
book can be found in the Owner's Manual for
Vehicle or in the additional brochures that may
be included in the onboard literature.
We have tried to make the information in this
Supplementary Owner's Handbook easy to
locate. The fastest way to find specific topics is
to refer to the detailed index at the back of the
manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of
your vehicle, you will find this in the first chap-
ter.
Should you sell your BMW one day, please
remember to hand over the Supplementary
Owner's Handbook as well; it is an important
component of your vehicle.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid the
possibility of personal injury and serious
damage to the vehicle. <
Indicates information that will assist you
in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively
for your vehicle. <
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment. <
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual
for information on a particular part or assembly.
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Notes
Vehicle equipment
This Supplementary Owner's Handbook
describes all models an
d all series-specific
equipment, country-specific equipment, and
optional equipment that is offered in the series.
For this reason, this Supplementary Owner's
Handbook also describes and illustrates some
equipment that may not be available in your
vehicle, for example due to the special options
or national-market version selected.
This also applies to safety related functions and
systems.
If equipment and models are not described in
this Supplementary Owne r's Handbook, please
consult the accompanying Owner's Manual.
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing
development that is conc eived to ensure that
our vehicles continue to embody the highest
quality and safety standards combined with
advanced, state-of-the-art technology. In rare
cases, therefore, the features described in this
Supplementary Owner's Handbook may differ
from those in your vehicle.
Updates after press date
Updates after press date for the Owner's
Manuals, when necessary, are issued as appen-
dices to the printed Qu ick Reference Guide for
the vehicle.
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This overview of buttons, switches and displays
is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's
operating environment. The section will also
assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
At a glance
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