2016 BMW M3 Head up display

Driving stability control systemsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
M Drive The conceptIndividual settings can be carried out in two
preassigned configurations for the vehicle.When the engine is started, an efficient driving
state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐
vated.
At a glance
Configurations
The configurations are preassigned as follows:▷"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.▷"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.
Setting options
SymbolMeaning Dynamic Stability Control DSC, re‐
fer to page 115, and M Dynamic
Mode MDM. Programs of M Engine Dynamics
Control, refer to page 74. Programs of the Adaptive M chas‐
sis, refer to page 117. Programs of Servotronic, refer to
page 118. Drivelogic, refer to page 72: shift
modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐
grams. Views of the Head-up Display, refer
to page 90.
Configuring M Drive
The preassigned configurations can be individ‐
ually adjusted.
On the Control Display:
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ment cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
Desired speed▷The marking lights up green:
the system is active.▷The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.▷The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements are currently not ready for
operations.
Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐played in the Head-up Display.
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept PDC is a support when parking. When you
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐
ble - then the object is reported through:
▷Signal tones.▷Visual display.
General information
Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure
the distances from objects.
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:▷By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.▷By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,
bicycle racks.▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Avoid driving fast with PDC
Avoid approaching an object too fast.
Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐
tive.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre‐
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong compass point is displayed.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.▷Not all points of the compass are dis‐
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to reel between English "E" and
German "O".
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 137
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111
Active M differential 117
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 113
Adaptive Light Control 94
Adaptive M chassis 117
Additives, oil 185
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 205
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 136
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 135
Air distribution, manual 136
Air flow, automatic climate control 136
Air pressure, tires 172
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 137
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 140
Alternative oil types 185
Ambient light 96
Antifreeze, washer fluid 69
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 115
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 185
Arrival time 87
Ash tray 143
Assistance when driving off 118
Attentiveness assistant 113
AUTO intensity 135
Automatic car wash 204
Automatic climate con‐ trol 134
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 136
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
AUTO program, intensity 135
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 87
Axle loads, weights 211 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 199
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 202
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 195
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 149
Blinds, sun protection 47
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 188
BMW M technology 154
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 149
Brake assistant 114
Brake discs, break-in 156
Brake force display 113
Brake lights, adaptive 113
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 113
Brake pads, break-in 156
Braking, hints 157
Breakdown assistance 198
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Brightness of Control Dis‐play 90
Bulb replacement 190
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights 192
Bulb replacement, rear 193
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 191
Bulbs and lights 190
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 207
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 125
Camera, Side View 127
Camera, Top View 129
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 149
Car battery 195
Carbon ceramic brake M 154
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 160
Cargo area, enlarging 145
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 149
Cargo, securing 161
Cargo straps, securing cargo 161
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 157
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188 CD/Multimedia, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 148
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 154
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 190
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis, electronic 117
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 183
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 183
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 134
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 149
Cockpit 14 Combination reel, refer to
Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 67
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 148
Compass 141
Compound brake 154
Compressor 177
Computer, refer to On-board computer 86
Condensation on win‐ dows 136
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 143
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 114
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 135
Cooling, maximum 135
Cooling system 186
Cornering light 94
Corrosion on brake discs 158
Cosmetic mirror 143
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
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Eyes for securing cargo 161
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 136
Filler neck for engine oil 184
Fine wood, care 206
First aid kit 199
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 202
Flat tire, changing wheels 195
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Flat tire, warning lamp 102
Flooding 157
Floor carpet, care 207
Floor mats, care 207
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 145
Fold-out position, wiper 69
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Front lights 191
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 100
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170 Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 196
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 139
Gasoline 170
Gear change 72
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 157
Glare shield 143
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 147
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 211
Ground clearance 158
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 140
Hazard warning flashers 198
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 67
Headlight glass 191
Headlights 191
Headlights, care 205
Headlight washer system 67
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 207
Head-up display, M view 91
Head-up display, standard view 90
Heavy cargo, stowing 161
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 95 High beams 67
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
High-performance en‐ gine 154
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 118
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 149
Homepage 6
Hood 181
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 157
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hydroplaning 157
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 173
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 62
Ignition on 62
Indication of a flat tire 102
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribution 136
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 114
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
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M Compound brake 154
M differential, active 117
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 116
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
M Drive 114
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 74
M Dynamic Mode MDM 116
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 199
Memory, seat, mirror 54
Menu EfficientDynamics 83
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 137
Minimum tread, tires 175
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobility System 177
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 191
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 58
M technology 154
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 91
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 126
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 183
Oil, adding 184
Oil additives 185
Oil change 185
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Oil filler neck 184
Oil types, alternative 185
Oil types, approved 185
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 190
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 136
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 205
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control PDC 122
Parked-car ventilation 137
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 122
Parking assistant 130
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 93
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 126
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 122
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 206
Power failure 196
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 172
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Speed limit detection, on-board computer 88
Speed limiter, display 85
Speed Limit Information 85
Speed warning 88
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 88
Stability control systems 114
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 90
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 64
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 63
Status control display, tires 102
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 118
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 57
Stopping the engine 63
Storage compartments 147
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 147
Storage, tires 177
Storing the vehicle 207
Suitable engine oils 185
Summer tires, tread 175
Sun visor 143
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 79
Surround View 124
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 138
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
System states of dynamic driving 83 T
Tachometer 80
Tail lights 193
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 210
Technology, BMW M 154
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Terminal, starting aid 200
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 79
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Through-loading system 145
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 87
Tire damage 175
Tire identification marks 173
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Tires, changing 176
Tire sealant 177
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 172
Tire tread 175
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 190
Top View 128
Total vehicle weight 211
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 202
Tow-starting 201
Tow truck 201 TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor 101
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 70
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 88
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 81
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 201
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 42
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 210
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 126
Turn signals, operation 67
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 90
Universal remote control 139
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 206
USB interface 144
V
Vanity mirror 143
Vehicle battery 195 Seite 219Everything from A to ZReference219
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