2017 BMW M3 Owners Manual

onds, until the wipers remain in a nearlyvertical position4.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj shield.2.Switch on the ignition.3.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return totheir resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill operjating materials into different bottles. Store opjerating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the enjgine compartment.
Malfunction The use of undiluted windshield washer conj
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+5 

Safety
informationWARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

Flashing
display
on
the
selector
lever
of
the
double
clutch
transmission
The actually engaged transmission position can deviate from the selector lever position insome situations. The display in the selectorlever flashes.
Observe the display in the instrument cluster in these cases.
D
is
Drive
mode In Drive mode, all forward gears are automatijcally changed.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e.g., when passing. To do this, depress the accelerj
ator pedal past the resistance point.
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the
selector lever in the D/S direction.
S
is
Sequential
mode Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to
upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.'yShortly before falling below a gear-dej
pendent minimum speed, the transmission
is automatically downshifted.'yUpshifting or downshifting is done only if
the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.
E.g., there is no downshifting if the engine speed is too high.'yKickdown: the lowest possible gear is sej
lected by simultaneously operating the
kickdown and the left shift paddle or selecj
tor lever.'yIt is also possible to start out in 2nd gear, e.g., on icy roads.
Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in
D/S direction.
Reverse
R Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to 6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, switch between
forward gear and reverse gear without stepjping on the brakes in the process.
N
is
Neutral
The vehicle may roll in selector lever posij
tion N, e.g., in vehicle washes, refer to page 216.
P
Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:'yAfter the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to page 64, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 64, and when position R
or D is set.'yWith the ignition is off, if position N is set.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Drive
mode
'yEngaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
page 77, arrow 2.
Sequential
mode
'yEngaged gear, arrow 1.'ySelected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
page 77, arrow 2.'yGear shift indicator, refer to
page 89
Information
When the external temperature is very low, the
display may not work. Current driving direction
is recognizable at the engaged selector lever
position.
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Gear
change
General
information
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.
A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Sej
quential mode.
Using
the
selector
lever'yTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearj wards.'yTo shift down: press the selector lever forjward.
Using
the
shift
paddles
on
the
steeringwheel
'yShift up: pull right shift paddle.'yShift down: pull left shift paddle.
Drivelogic
General
information
Various driving programs are available.
After each switch between Sequential mode and Drive mode, the last program selected isan active.
Exception: after each engine start, driving proj
gram 1 is active in Drive mode.
In
Drive
modeChoice of three driving programs:
'yD1: efficient driving.'yD2: relaxed driving.'yD3: sporty driving.In
Sequential
modeChoice of three driving programs:'yS1: comfortable shifting operations.'yS2: sporty, fast shifting operations.'yS3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Conj
trol.
Selecting
driving
program
using
button
in
center
console
Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired driving program is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Selecting
driving
program
using
M
Drive
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."Mode"5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.'y"D": drive mode'y"S": sequential mode.6."Shift position"7.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.8.Selecting another driving program.
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To activate M Drive with the selected settings,press the corresponding button on the steerjing wheel:'y'y
WARNING
Depending on the setting, the DSC may
only be available to a limited extent or may not
be available with activated M drive. There is a risk of accidents or risk of property damage.Heed the settings for DSC in the M drive and
react actively, if necessary. Adapt your driving
style and react, if necessary.'

M
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements.
ProgramsResponse behavior options:'y"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal
fuel consumption.
Ideal, e.g., in city traffic or on snow.'y"Sport": sporty, dynamic.'y"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxij
mum dynamics.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
M
Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedij ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,press the corresponding button on the steerj
ing wheel:
'y'yUsing
the
button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster Engine Dynamics Control with selectedprogram with activated Display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
refer to page 87.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 842Speedometer3Messages, for instance Check Control4Tachometer\_ 84Shift point indicator\_ 965Engine oil temperature\_ 856Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_808Reset miles\_85
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 90.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 85.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 67.'yOnboard computer, refer to page 91.'yDate, refer to page 86.'yDigital tachometer, refer to page 86.Seite 80ControlsDisplays80
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