2012 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE cooling

115
Climate
Controls
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to
direct the flow of cool
air in your direction, e.g. if it has become too hot
in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past
you and not straight at you.
Ventilation in the rear
1 Use the thumbwheel to adjust the tempera-
ture:
>Turn toward blue: colder
> Turn toward red: warmer
2 Use the thumbwheel to smoothly open and
close the air vents
3 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the
incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro-
vides additional protecti on by filtering gaseous
pollutants from the outs ide air. Your BMW cen-
ter replaces this combined filter during routine
maintenance.
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Engine compartment
Mobility
Checking coolant level
Do not add coolant to
the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns. <
1. Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to
the filler neck.
4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until ther e is an audible click.
6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 58
Comfort Access 33
– replacing the battery 35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access 33
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 57
Compass 118
Compressed audio files 147
Computer 80
Concierge service 168
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked 135
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 24
Confirmation signal for vehicle
locking/unlocking 27
ConnectedDrive 167
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 123
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 80
Controls and displays 10
Convenient loading in Convertible 27
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass roof 26
– glass roof with Comfort
Access 34
– retractable hardtop 26
– windows 26
– windows with Comfort Access 34
– with Comfort Access 34Convertible
– bag holder
124
– convenient loading 27
– enlarging cargo area 124
– folding down rear
backrest 124
– retractable hardtop 38
– rollover protection
system 101
Coolant 200
– checking level 201
Coolant temperature 200
Cooling, maximum 113
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 200
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant 200
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 209
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light C
ontrol105
Correct tires 195
Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 107
Cruise control 69
– active 71
– malfunction 71
Cruise control, refer to Active Cruise Control 71
Cruising range 80,81
Cupholders 121
Curb weight, refer to Weights 237
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 107Data, technical
234
– capacities 239
– dimensions 235
– engine 234
– weights 237
Data memory 203
Date
– setting 86
Date setting 144
Daytime running lights 104
– replacing bulbs 209
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 90
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 100
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking 26
Defect
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
Defogging windows 111
Defrost, windows 111
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
– air conditioner 111
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 111
Defrost position, refer to Defrosting windows 111
Digital clock 78
Digital compass 118
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio™ reception 145
Dimensions 235
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 67
Displacement, refer to Engine data 234
Display 18
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 107
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Disposal
– coolant200
– remote control battery 35
– vehicle battery 213
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements 84
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 89
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 24
Door lock 29
Doors, emergency operation 29
DOT Quality Grades 193
Draft-free ventilation 111,115
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 121
Drive mode 64
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 90
Drive-off assistant 93
Driving dynamics control 65
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 103
Driving notes 132
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 93
Driving stability control systems 90
Driving through water 134
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 132
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function 114
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 90
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 91
– indicator/warning lamp 91
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 90 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 90
– indicator/warning lamp 91
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 90
Eject button 18,148
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 65
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 29
– driver's door 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
Electric seat adjustment 44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access 34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV 90
Electronic oil level check 198
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 90
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock 62
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual release 174
Emergency operation, refer to Closing manually
– glass roof 37
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 29
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside 31
Emergency Request 214
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 215
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 132 Engine
– breaking in
132
– data 234
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 200
– speed 234
– starting 58
– starting, Comfort Access 33
– switching off 59
Engine compartment 197
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 200
Engine oil
– adding 199
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 200
– alternative oil types 200
– approved engine oils 200
– BMW Maintenance
System 202
– capacity 239
– checking level 198
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 84
Engine output, refer to Engine data 234
Engine speed, ref

er to Engine
data 234
Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 58
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 107
Equalizer 143
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 90
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 134
Exterior mirrors 50
– adjusting 50
– automatic dimming feature 51
– automatic heating 51
– folding in and out 50
External audio
device 121,143
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control 103
– parking lamps/low beams 103
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 208
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 49
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 137
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 54
Launch Control 66
Leather care 206
LED Light-emitting diodes 209
Length, refer to Dimensions 235
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb 211
Light
– high-beam assistant 106
Light-alloy wheels 206
Light-emitting diodes LED 209
Lighter 122
– connecting electrical appliances 123
Lighting
– instruments 107
– lamps and bulbs 208
– vehicle, refer to Lamps 103
Light switch 103
Listening to scan samples
– BMW Professional radio 144
Load 136
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 137
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 30 Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 27
– from inside 30
– from outside 26
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 27
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Low beam control, refer to High-beam Assistant 106
Low-beam headlamps 103
– automatic 103
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb 231
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 137
Lumbar support 44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 196
Maintenance, re fer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 202
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 62
– tires 94
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 87
Manual air distribution 110
Manual car wash 205
Manually unlocking parking
lock 65 Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 61
Manual operation
– door lock 29
– driver's door 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
– parking lock 65
– parking lock, automatic transmission 62
Manual station search 144
Manual transmission 60
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 24
Maximum cooling 113
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 196
Measurements, refer to Dimensions 235
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 48
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System 202
– for air conditioner 111
– for automatic climate
control 115
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– BMW Maintenance System 202
Microphone
– telephone 14
Mirror dimming feature 51
Mirrors 50
– automatic curb monitor 51
– exterior mirrors 50
– heating 51
– interior rearview mirror 51
– memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 48
Mirrors, folding in before entering a car wash 50
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch 62
– driving dynamics control 65
– kickdown 64
– Launch Control 66
– manually unlocking parking lock 65
– neutral 63
– reverse gear 63
Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 64
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps 68
Stability control, refer to Driving stability control
systems 90
Start/Stop button 57
– starting the engine 58
– switching off the engine 59
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 58
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 216
Starting CD changer 147
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting 216
Starting the CD player 147
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button 57
Stations, refer to BMW Professional radio 144
Station search
– BMW Professional radio 144
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 5
Steam jet 204,205 Steering wheel
52
– adjustment 52
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– heating 52
– lock 57
– locking with Comfort Access 34
– shift paddles 64
Steering wheel buttons, refer to Shift paddles 64
Steering with variable ratio, refer to Active steering 97
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 60
Storage 207
Storage compartments 121
Storage nets 125
Storing seat positions, refer to Seat and mirror memory 48
Storing tires 196
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 12
1
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires 177
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 59
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button 57
Switching on
– BMW Professional radio 142
– CD changer 147
– CD player 147
– radio 18
Switching the cooling function
on and off 114
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 79
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 31
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 210 Tail lamps
210
– replacing bulb 210,211
Tank contents, refer to Capacities 239
Technical data 234
– dimensions 235
Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 5
Telephone 156
– hands-free system 163
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 120
– refer to sepa rate Owner's
Manual
– voice commands 163
Temperature
– air conditioner 111
– automatic climate control 112
– coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 200
Temperature display
– outside temperature 78
– outside temperature warning 78
– setting the units 83
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 69
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 137
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 211
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 127
Through-loading system 123
Tilt alarm sensor 33
Tilt function, passenger side mirror 51
Time
– displaying 144
– setting 144
Tire inflation pressure 177
– loss 94
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 93
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