2011 BMW M3 COUPE Engine control

Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
AUX-IN
– port115
AUX-IN port177
Available services202
Average fuel consumption77
– setting the units80
Average speed77
Avoid highways in
navigation144
Avoiding unintentional
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to
Weights249
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment43
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats46
Bag holder119
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch239
Bar, refer to Towing
methods242
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter195
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment115
Bass, tone setting154
Battery237
– charging237
– disposal35,237
– jump-starting239
– remote control26
– replacing237
– temporary power failure237
Battery for mobile phone195
Battery renewal
– remote control35
– remote control for vehicle35
Being towed241
Belt hand-over49
– pinch protection system50Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts49
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders116
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning75
Blinds, refer to Roller sun
blinds114
Blower, refer to Air
volume108
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating187
BMW
– car shampoo232
BMW Assist198
BMW Assist,
activating200,202
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System227
BMW Search200
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders116
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC89
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements80
Brake Force Display97
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display97
Brake pads126
– breaking in126
Brake rotors128
– brakes126
– breaking in126
Brakes
– ABS89
– BMW Maintenance
System227
– Brake Force Display97
– breaking in126
– parking brake57
– service requirements80
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely128Brake system126
– BMW Maintenance
System227
– breaking in126
– disc brakes128
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance238
Breaking in the clutch126
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential126
Break-in period126
Brightness of the Control
Display87
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs233
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button55
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
Call
– accepting188
– ending188
– rejecting188
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing188
Calling, refer to Telephone
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders116
Capacities250
Capacity of the cargo area249
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery237
Car care, refer to Care229

Everything from A to Z
260 Care229
– automatic car washes229
– care products229
– carpets232
– CD/DVD drives232
– chrome parts231
– displays232
– exterior229
– fine wood parts232
– headlamps230
– high-pressure washer230
– interior231
– leather231
– light-alloy wheels231
– paintwork230
– plastic parts232
– retractable hardtop230
– rubber seals231
– safety belts232
– sensors and cameras232
– upholstery and cloth
trim231
– washing the car
manually230
– windows230
Cargo, securing130
Cargo area
– capacity249
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor
panel120
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps105
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading129
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130
– vehicle129
Car jack
– jacking points236
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualCar phone, refer to
Telephone184
Car radio, refer to Radio157
Car shampoo232
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system127
CD, audio playback165
CD changer165,169
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– filling or emptying the
magazine170
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
CD player165
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Center armrest115
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb235
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking
characteristics28
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs233
Changing gears62
Changing the language on the
Control Display87
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display80Changing wheels236
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment223
Check Control84
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chrome parts232
Chrome polish232
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter117
Cleaning headlamps66
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care229
Climate control
– automatic air
distribution
107
Clock75
– 12h/24h mode83
– setting the time and date83
– setting time83
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass113
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service199
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked128

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Condition Based Service
CBS227
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections145
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances118
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption77
Contacts
– creating196
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient loading in
Convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with Comfort
Access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with Comfort
Access34
Convertible
– bag holder119
– convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo area119
– folding down rear
backrest119
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection
system100
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130Coolant226
– checking level226
Coolant temperature76
Cooling, maximum107
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant226
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant226
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs234
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control102
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control102
Correct tires220
Country codes DVD167
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Criteria for route144
Cross-hairs in navigation140
Cruise control66
– active68
– malfunction68
Cruise control, refer to Active
cruise control68
Cruising range77
Cupholders116
Curb weight, refer to
Weights249
Current playback
– external devices180
– of music collection174
Customer Relations201
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
Data, technical246
– capacities250
– dimensions247
– engine246
– weights249Data memory228
Data transfer202
Date
– date format84
– setting84
Daytime running lights102
– replacing bulbs234
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control89
Deactivating front passenger
airbags98
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Destination, entering by town/
city name135
Destination address
– entering135,141
Destination entry via BMW
Assist140
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice141
– entering via map140
– entry135
– home address138
– manual entry135
Destination guidance144
– bypassing a route
section145
– changing specified
route144
– continuing144
– starting144
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice
instructions146
Digital clock75
Digital compass113
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio158
Dimensions247
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146

Everything from A to Z
262 Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book137
Displacement, refer to Engine
data246
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant226
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery237
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements80
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC88
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades218
Draft-free ventilation109
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders116
Drive mode61
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Drive-off assistant92
Driving dynamics control62
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams101
Driving notes126
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant92
Driving stability control
systems89
Driving through water128
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes126Dry air, refer to Cooling
function108
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD
– country codes167
– settings168
– video playback167
DVD menu168
DVD player, refer to CD
player165
DVD video167
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC89
Dynamic destination
guidance145
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV89
Electronic oil level check223Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC89
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release206
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request238
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance238
Energy, saving
– saving fuel126
Engine
– breaking in126
– data246
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature76
– speed246
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment223
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant226
Engine oil
– adding225
– alternative oil types225
– BMW Maintenance
System227
– capacity250
– checking level223
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements80
Engine output, refer to Engine
data246

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data246
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Entering special destinations
by name140
Entering the postal code for
navigation136
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps105
Entry map for destination140
Equalizer, tone setting155
Error messages, refer to
Check Control84
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC89
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system127
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone178
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio device115
External devices
– random sequence180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away241
– for tying down loads130
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control84
Failure of an electrical
consumer237
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm33
– switching off an alarm32Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49
Fastest route for
navigation144
Fast forward
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control109
First aid pouch239
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– run-flat tires220
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system93
– snow chains92,221
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition219
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir66
FM, waveband157
Fog lamps104
– indicator lamp13,104
Folding up the floor panel120
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely128
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive90
Free memory capacity, music
collection175
Front airbags98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor92Fuel207
– average consumption77
– gauge76
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications
207
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities250
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel
consumption77
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel filler flap206
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction206
Fuses237
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control111
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption77
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Gas station
recommendations146
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Gear indicator, refer to
Displays in the instrument
cluster60
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes127

Reference 267
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments116
Neutral61
New tires220
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS227
North-facing map146
Nozzles106
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data246
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope242
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis228
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Odometer75
Oil, refer to Engine oil223
Oil consumption223
Oil level223
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal237
Onboard vehicle tool kit233
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation144
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation109
Output, refer to Engine
data246
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control108Outside temperature
display75
– changing unit of measure80
– in computer80
Outside temperature
warning75
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature76
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control154
P
Paintwork care230
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control88
Park Distance Control PDC88
Parked car ventilation110
– preselecting switch-on
times110
– switching on and off
directly110
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC88
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps101
– replacing bulbs234
Parking lamps/low beams101
Passenger side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting102
Personal Profile26
Phone book187
Phone numbers
– dialing188
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music173
Polish232
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control109Power failure237
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM94
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch239
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92
R
Radio
– controls154
– HD Radio158
– satellite radio160
– selecting waveband157
– storing stations157
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices180
– music collection175
Reading lamps105
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps235

Everything from A to Z
270 Speed limit86
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit86
Speedometer12
Speed reading, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed Volume155
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport program with 7-gear
Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61
Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– driving dynamics control62
– Kick-down61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– neutral61
– reverse gear61
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps66
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems89
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting239
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting239
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17State/province, for
navigation135
Station, selecting
– radio157
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet229,230
Steering wheel51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
– lock55
– locking with Comfort
Access34
– shift paddles62
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering
96
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Storage232
Storage compartments116
Storage nets120
Stored trip, calling up143
Storing a destination in the
address book137
Storing music172
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory48
Storing tires221
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments116
Street, entering,
navigation136
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires208
Surround155
SVCD167
SW, waveband157
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55
Switching on
– audio154
– CD changer154
– CD player154
– radio154
Switching the cooling function
on and off108
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting110
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer75
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid31
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb235
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps235
Tail lamps235
– replacing bulb235,236
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities250
Technical data246
– dimensions247
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone184
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– voice commands192
TeleService199
TeleService Diagnosis200
TeleService Help200
Temperature
– automatic climate
control107
– changing unit of measure80
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature76

Reference 271
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Temperature display
– outside temperature75
– outside temperature
warning75
– setting the units80
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo130
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp235
Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag121
Through-loading system118
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times110
Tire inflation pressure208
– loss93,94
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor92
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
– resetting the system95
– system limitations94
– warning lamp95
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor93
Tire Quality Grading218Tires
– age218,220
– air loss95
– breaking in126
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels236
– condition219
– damage219
– inflation pressure208
– labels218
– minimum tread depth219
– new wheels and tires220
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor92
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
– puncture93
– replacing220
– size218
– storage221
– tread depth219
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth219
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires220
– winter tires221
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins148
Tone
– control154
– middle setting156
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit233
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop38
Top 50 of music
collection174
Torque, refer to Engine
data246
Tow bar242
Tow fitting241
– screw thread241Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away241
Towing241
– car with automatic
transmission241
– methods242
– with 7-gear Sports
automatic transmission with
double clutch242
Towing and tow-starting241
Town/city, for navigation135
Tow rope242
Tow-starting241,243
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Track
– selecting on CD165
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Traffic bulletins
– categories149
Traffic bulletins, filtering149
Traffic bulletins for
navigation148
– display in map view149
– during destination
guidance150
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins148
Transmission
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– idle position61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– manual transmission57
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic59
– reverse gear61