2013 BMW M3 COUPE service

294
ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 152
– entering via map 151
– entry 146
– home address 149
– manual entry 146
Destination guidance 155
– bypassing a route
section 156
– changing specified route 155
– continuing 155
– starting 155
– voice instructions 157
– volume of voice instructions 157
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 122
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio 171
Dimensions 280
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 72
Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 157
Directory for navigation, refer to Address book 148
Display, refer to iDrive
controls 20
Displaying contact pictures 215
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 114
Displays
– on the Control Display 20
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Displays and controls 12
Disposal
– coolant 259
– remote control battery 41
– vehicle battery 271
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements 88 Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 96
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 36
Doors, emergency
operation 36
DOT Quality Grades 250
Draft-free ventilation 118
Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 125
Drive mode 69
Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 97
Drive-off assistant 100
Driving dynamics control 70
Driving lamps, ref e

r to Parking
lamps/low beams 110
Driving notes 136
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Driving stability control
systems 97
Driving through water 138
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 136
Dry air, refer to Air conditioning 118
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 97
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 98
– indicator/warning lamp 98
DVD
– country codes 180
– settings 181
– video playback 180
DVD menu 181
DVD player, refer to CD player 178
DVD video 180
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 97 Dynamic destination
guidance 162
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
– indicator/warning lamp 98
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 98
– indicator/warning lamp 98
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 97
Eject button, see buttons on
the CD/DVD player 166
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 70
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 36
– driver's door 36
– fuel filler flap 232
Electric seat adjustment 50
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access 40
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV 97
Electronic oil level check 256
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 97
E-mail 218
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual release 232
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 36
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside 38
Emergency Request 272

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 273
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 136
Engine
– breaking in 136
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 259
– starting 63
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 64
Engine compartment 255
Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 259
Engine oil
– adding 258
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 258
– alternative oil types 258
– approved engine oils 258
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– capacity 282
– checking level 256
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 88
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 63
Entering the postal code for navigation 147
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
Entry map for destination 151
Equalizer, tone control 167
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 97
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 138
Exterior mirrors 55
– adjusting 55
– automatic dimming
feature 56
– automatic heating 55
– folding in and out 55External audio device
125
External devices 189
– random sequence 192
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 275
– for tying down loads 140
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 92
Failure of an electrical consumer 271
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional alarm 39
– switching off an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 54
Fastest route for navigation 155
Fast forward
– CD player 180
Fault messages, refer to
Check Control 92
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 119
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 62
Flash when locking/
unlocking 35
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 253
– tire pressure monitor TPM 102
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
– indicating a flat tire 101
– indicator/warning lamp 101
– initialization 100
– snow chains 100,254
– system limits 100
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 251 Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir 74
FM, waveband 169
Fog lamps 113
– indicator lamp 15,113
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Free memory ca pacity, music
collection 188
Front airbags 107
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 233
– average consumption 85
– gauge 84
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to Capacities 282
Fuel
clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 84
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel
consumption 85
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 84
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 232
Fuses 271
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption 85
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 233

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 253
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 260
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
– tires 101
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 92
Managing music 187
Manually unlocking parking
lock 70
Manual mode, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Manual operation
– door lock 36
– driver's door 36
– fuel filler flap 232
– parking lock 70
– parking lock, automatic transmission 67
Manual transmission 65
Map for navigation
– changing scale 158
– entering destination 151
Map view 157
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Maximum cooling 116
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 253
Measurements, refer to Dimensions 280 Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 53
MENU button 20
Menus, refer to iDrive 20
Messages 216
Messages from the Concierge service 217
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– for automatic climate
control 119
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– BMW Maintenance System 260
Microphone
– telephone 16
– voice commands 16
Mirror dimming feature 56
Mirrors 55
– automatic curb monitor 56
– exterior mirrors 55
– heating 55
– interior rearview mirror 56
– memory, refer to Seat and m i

rror memory 53
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash 55
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 205
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 201
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 124
– operation 205
– pairing 201
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– suitable mobile phones 200
– unpairing 203
– what to do if…. 204Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone 200
Mobile phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive controls 20
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 100
Multi-channel playback 167
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 13
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 72
– refer to Wiper system 72
Multimedia screen, refer to iDrive 20
Music collection 184
– random sequence 187
– restoring 188
Music interface for
smartphones 190
Music search 185
My Info 217
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination 148
– storing current position 148
– voice activation 152
Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 157
Navigation data 144

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Reference
Navigation system
144
– address book 148
– bypassing a route section 156
– continuing destination
guidance 155
– destination entry 146
– dynamic destination
guidance 162
– entering a destination by voice 152
– entering a destination manually 146
– frequently asked
questions 163
– gas station
recommendations 157
– planning a trip 153
– route list 156
– selecting destination via map 151
– selecting route criteria 155
– special destinations 149
– starting destination guidance 155
– terminating destination guidance 155
– traffic bulletins 159
– voice instructions 157
– volume adjustment 157
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 51
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 125
Neutral 69
Neutral cleaners, care 264
New tires 252
Next Service indicator, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 260
North-facing map 157
Notes 220
Nozzles 115
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 276O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis 261
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 233
Odometer 83
Office 213
– current office 213
– what to do if…. 221
Oil, refer to Engine oil 256
Oil consumption 256
Oil level 256
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 271
Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
Opening and closing
– comfort access 40
– from inside 36
– from outside 33
– using the door lock 36
– using the remote control 33
Opening and closing retractable hardtop 44
Options, selecting for
navigation 155
Orientation menu, refer to Start menu 21
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 118
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 117
Outside temperature
display 83
– changing unit of measure 88
– in computer 88
Outside temperature warning 83
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 259
Overriding selector lever lock 67
Overview
– radio operation 166
P
Paintwork care263
Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 96
Park Distance Control PDC 96
Parked car ventilation 119
– preselecting switch-on
times 119
– switching on and off directly 119
Parking
– vehicle 64
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 96
Parking brake 64
– indicator lamp 64
Parking lamps 110
– replacing bulbs 267
Parking lamps/low beams 110
Parts and accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt function 56
Pathway lighting 111
Personal information, refer to Office 213
Personal Profile 32
Phone numbers
– dialing 206
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 43
– windows 42
Playing music 185
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 119
Power failure 270
Power windows 42
Power windows, refer to Windows 41
Pressure, tires 235
Pressure monitoring, tires 100
– flat Tire Monitor 100

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 102
Programmable buttons on the steering wheel 13
Programmable memory keys 25
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 43
– windows 42
Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 273
Puncture
– flat Tire Monitor 100
R
Radio
– controls166
– HD radio 171
– satellite radio 173
– selecting waveband 169
– storing stations 170
– switching on/off 166
– tone control 167
– volume 166
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 62
Radio readiness 62
– switched off 63
– switched on 62
Radio-remote key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Rain sensor 73
Random sequence
– CD player 179
– external devices 192
– music collection 187
Reading aloud 221
Reading lamps 114
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 268 Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints
52
– folding down backrests 127
Rear ventilation 118
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 55
Rear window defroster 118
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sunblinds 124
Reception
– quality 170
– radio station 170
Recirculated air mode 117
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 117
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 49
Redialing 208
Refueling 232
Releasing
– hood 256
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range 85
Reminders 220
Remote control 32
– battery renewal 41
– comfort access 40
– garage door opener 120
– malfunction 35,41
– removing from the ignition lock 62
– service data 260
– trunk

lid 34
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses 271
Replacement remote control 32
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Replacing tires 252
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 252
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 84 Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings 168
Restraint systems
– for children 58
– refer to Safety belts 54
Retractable hardtop 44
– care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure
– convenient opening and closing 34
– remote control 34
Reverse
– CD player 180
Reverse gear 69
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 66
– manual transmission 65
Rim cleaner, care 264
Road map 157
Roadside Assistance 225,273
Roadside parking lamps 112
– replacing bulbs 267
Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 88
Roller sunblinds 124
Rollover protection system, Convertible 109
– resetting 109
Roof load capacity 281
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 141
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 276
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to iDrive 20
Route 155,156
– bypassing sections 156
– changing 155,156
– changing criteria 155
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 156
– map view 157
– selecting 155

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 157
Route map, refer to Map
view 157
Route section, changing 156
Route selection 155
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to Run-
flat tires 253
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 253
Run-flat tires 253
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire 101
– flat tire 101
– flat tire monitor 101
– inflation pressure 235
– new tires 252
– tire replacement 252
– winter tires 253
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat tires 253
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 54
Safety belts 54
– belt hand-over 54
– damage 54
– indicator/warning lamp 54
– reminder 54
– sitting safely 48
Safety systems
– airbags 107
– antilock brake system ABS 97
– brake system 97
– driving stability control 97
– dynamic stability control
DSC 97
– rollover protection system, Convertible 109
– safety belts 54 Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 253
Satellite radio 173
– activating or deactivating channels 173
– favorites 176
– selecting channels 174
– storing channels 174
– time shift 175
– traffic jump 177
Saving fuel 136
Screen, refer to iDrive controls 20
Screw thread for tow
fitting 275
SDARS, refer to satellite
radio 173
Seat adjustment
– electric 50
– mechanical 49
Seat and mirror memory 53
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder 54
Seat heating 53
Seats 49
– adjusting electrically 50
– adjusting the seats 49
– heating 53
– memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53
– saving a setting, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53
– sitting safely 48
Securing cargo 131,132
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 36
– from outside 33
Selecting a station
– radio 169
Selecting distan ce for Active
Cruise Control 78
Selecting new scale fo

r
navigation 158
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65 Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock 65
Selector lever positions 68
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Service data in the remote
control 260
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 260
Service Request 227
Service requirements 88
Service status 228
Settings
– changing settings on the Control Display 95
– clock, 12h/24h format 91
– DVD 181
– language 95
Settings and information 87
Settings for the map view 158
Setting times, refer to Preselecting switch-on
times 119
Setting tone during audio operation, refer to Tone
control 167
Shifting 69
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 69
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 66
– manual transmission 65
Shift into a drive position, refer to selector lever
positions 68
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector
lever positions 65

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Reference
Switching off
– engine
64
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button 62
Switching on
– audio 166
– CD player 166
– radio 166
Switching the air conditioning on and off 118
Switching the entertainment
audio output on/off 166
Switch-on times of parked car ventilation, preselecting 119
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 84
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 37
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb 269
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 268
Tail lamps 268
– replacing bulb 268,269
Tank contents, refer to Capacities 282
Tasks 219
Technical data 280
– dimensions 280
Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 5
Telephone 200
– hands-free system 209
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– phone book 207
– received calls 208
– redialing 208
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– voice commands 209TeleService
225
Teleservice Diagnosis 226
Temperature
– automatic climate control 116
– changing unit of measure 88
– coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 259
Temperature display
– outside temperature 83
– outside temperature
warning 83
– setting the units 88
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 74
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo 140
Text message 217
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 269
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 131
Through-loading system 127
Tilt alarm sensor 39
Tilt function, passenger side mirror 56
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times 119
Tire inflation pressure 235
– loss 101,102
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
– resetting the s

ystem103
– system limitations 102
– warning lamp 103
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 101
Tire Quality Grading 250Tires
– age
250,252
– air loss 103
– breaking in 136
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels 269
– condition 251
– damage 251
– inflation pressure 235
– labels 250
– minimum tread depth 251
– new wheels and tires 252
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 100
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 102
– puncture 101
– replacing 252
– run-flat tires 253
– size 250
– storage 253
– tread depth 251
– wear indicators, refer to Minimum tread depth 251
– wheel/tire combination, refer to Correct wheels and
tires 252
– winter tires 253
TMC station, refer to Traffic bulletins 159
Tone
– control 167
– middle setting 168
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop 44
Top 50 in music collection 186
Tow bar 276
Tow fitting 275
– screw thread 275

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