2018 BMW M3 Owners Manual

MOBILITY
Refuelling

226
Fuel

228
Wheels
and
tyres

230
Engine
compartment

244
Engine
oil

247
Coolant

251
Maintenance

253
Replacing
parts

256
Breakdown
Assist

262
General
care

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RefuellingVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
Therefore
equipment
which
is
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
optional
equipment
selected
or
the
counj
try
specification,
may
also
be
described
here.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
functions
and
systems.
Comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regj ulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
General
Before
refuelling,
observe
the
notes
on
fuel
qualj ity,
see
page
228.
Safety
note
NOTE
If
the
range
drops
below
50
km,
approximately
30
miles,
the
engine
may
no
longer
be
supplied with
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
function
is
no
longerensured.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
propjerty.
Refuel
in
good
time.
Fuel
tank
cap
Opening
1.Briefly
press
the
rear
edge
of
the
fuel
filler
flap.2.Turn
the
fuel
tank
cap
anticlockwise.3.Place
the
fuel
tank
cap
in
the
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Closing
WARNING
The
retaining
strap
of
the
fuel
tank
cap
may
bej
come
trapped
and
crushed
when
turning
the
cap
to
close
it.
It
will
then
not
be
possible
to
close
the
cap
properly.
Fuel
or
fuel
vapours
can
leak
out.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
damage to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
retaining
strap
does
not
get
trapped
and
crushed
when
closj
ing
the
cap.
1.Fit
the
tank
cap
and
turn
clockwise
until
it
is
clearly
heard
to
click
into
place.2.Close
the
fuel
filler
flap.
Unlocking
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually
For
example,
if
there
is
an
electrical
fault.
Have
the
fuel
filler
flap
unlocked
by
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualifiedService
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Notes
when
refuelling
General When
refuelling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
fully
into
the
filler
neck.
Lifting
the
filler
nozzle
during
refuj
elling
results
in
the
following:
'xThe
fuel
supply
being
cut
off
prematurely.'xFuel
vapour
and
fumes
being
recovered
less effectively.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
cuts
outfor
the
first
time.
Comply
with
the
safety
regulations
displayed
at
filling
stations.
Safety
note
NOTE
Fuels
are
poisonous
and
aggressive.
Overfilling
the
fuel
tank
can
damage
the
fuel
system.
If
fuel
comes
into
contact
with
painted
surfaces,
it
can
damage
them.
This
pollutes
the
environj
ment.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
overfilling.
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FuelVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
Therefore
equipment
which
is
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
optional
equipment
selected
or
the
counj
try
specification,
may
also
be
described
here.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
functions
and
systems.
Comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regj ulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Fuel
quality
General Depending
on
the
region,
many
filling
stations
sell
fuel
that
is
adapted
to
winter
or
summer
conj ditions.
Fuel
that
is
sold
in
winter
facilitates
cold
starting,
for
example.
Petrol GeneralFor
optimal
fuel
consumption,
the
petrol
should
be
sulphur-free
or
low
in
sulphur
content.
Fuels
labelled
on
the
pump
as
containing
metal
must
not
be
used.
You
can
fill
up
with
fuels
with
a
maximum
proporj
tion
of
ethanol
of
10
,
in
other
words
E10.
The
engine
has
anti-knock
control.
This
means
that
different
petrol
grades
can
be
used.
Safety
notes
NOTE
Even
small
quantities
of
the
wrong
fuel
or wrong
fuel
additives
can
damage
the
fuel
sysj
tem
and
engine.
In
addition,
the
catalytic
conj verter
will
be
permanently
damaged.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
the
following
fuel
or
additives
with
petrol
engines:
'xLeaded
petrol.'xMetallic
additives,
for
example
manganese
or
iron.
After
filling
the
wrong
fuel,
do
not
press
the
start/stop
button.
Contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
NOTE
Incorrect
fuels
can
damage
the
fuel
system
and
engine.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Do
not
refuel
with
fuel
with
a
higher
proj
portion
of
ethanol
than
recommended.
Do
not
refuel
with
fuel
containing
methanol,
for
examj
ple
M5
to
M100.
NOTE
Fuel
below
the
specified
minimum
quality
can
impact
the
engine
function
or
lead
to
engine
damage.
There
is
a
danger
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Do
not
refuel
with
petrol
below
the
specij
fied
minimum
quality.
Petrol
grade
Super
Plus,
RON
98.
Fill
up
this
fuel
so
that
the
nominal
performance data
values
and
consumption
is
achieved.
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Wheels
and
tyresVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
Therefore
equipment
which
is
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
optional
equipment
selected
or
the
counj
try
specification,
may
also
be
described
here.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
functions
and
systems.
Comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regj ulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Tyre
inflation
pressure
General
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
and
tyre
condition
inj
fluence
the
following:
'xLifetime
of
the
tyre.'xDriving
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xDriving
dynamics.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
note
WARNING
A
tyre
with
too
little
or
no
tyre
inflation
pressure
can
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
Driving
properties,
for
example
steering
and
braking,
will
be
impaired
as
a
result.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
Check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
regularly
and
adjust
as
necessary,
for
example
twice
a
month
or
before
any
long
jourj
ney.
Tyre
inflation
pressure
information
On
the
door
pillar
The
tyre
inflation
pressures
are
shown
on
the
door
pillar
of
the
driver's
door.
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
data
applies
to
the
tyre
sizes
and
recommended
tyre
makes
which
have
been
classified
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
as
suitable
for
the
respective
vehicle
type.
If
the
tyre's
speed
code
cannot
be
found,
then
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
for
the
corresponding
tyre
size
applies.
The
tyre
inflation
pressures
stated
for
the
rej spective
load
conditions
will
apply,
in
accordance
with
the
vehicle's
actual
load
condition.
Example:
for
a
partially
loaded
vehicle,
the
optimum
tyre
inj flation
pressure
is
the
one
stated
for
a
partially
loaded
vehicle.
More
information
regarding
wheels
and
tyres
can
be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj
facturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a specialist
workshop.
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Zealand
WARNING
The
inflation
pressures
on
the
tyre
label
are
apj
plicable
only
for
tyres
explicitly
mentioned
on
the
label.
Inflation
pressures
for
tyres
that
may
be
covered
by
the
label
m
by
size,
speed
catej gory
and
load
rating/load
index
m
but
not
explicjitly
mentioned
on
the
label
may
be
different.
Please
obtain
adequate
inflation
pressures
in
accordance
with
the
tyre
manufacturer's
specij
fications
at
your
tyre
dealer.
Checking
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
GeneralTyres
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
increases
with
the
temperature
of
the tyre.
Tyres
have
a
natural,
uniform
loss
of
tyre
inflation pressure.
Inflating
devices
can
display
a
pressure
as
much
as
0.1
bar
too
low.
Checking
using
tyre
inflation
pressure
inscriptions
on
the
door
pillar
The
tyre
inflation
pressure
inscriptions
on
thetyre
inflation
pressure
sign
on
the
door
pillar
only
relate
to
cold
tyres
or
tyres
at
the
same
temperaj
ture
as
the
ambient
temperature.
Only
check
the
tyre
inflation
pressures
when
the
tyres
are
cold,
i.e.:
'xA
driving
distance
of
max.
2
km,
1.25
miles
has
not
been
exceeded.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
not
moved
again
for
at
least 2
hours
after
a
journey.1.Determine
the
intended
tyre
inflation
presj
sures
for
the
tyres
when
fitted
to
the
vehicle,
see
page
230.2.Check
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
in
all
four
tyres,
using
a
pressure
gauge,
for
example.3.Correct
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
if
the
curjrent
tyre
inflation
pressure
value
deviates
from
the
specified
value.4.Check
whether
all
valve
caps
are
screwed
onto
the
tyre
valves.
After
adjusting
the
tyre
inflation
pressure
For
the
runflat
indicator
RPA:
reinitialise
the
runj flat
indicator
RPA.
For
the
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor
TPM:
reset
the Tyre
Pressure
Monitor
TPM.
Speed
codeQ

up
to
160
km/h/100
mph
R

up
to
170
km/h/106
mph
S

up
to
180
km/h/112
mph
T

up
to
190
km/h/118
mph
H

up
to
210
km/h/131
mph
V

up
to
240
km/h/150
mph
W

up
to
270
km/h/167
mph
Y

up
to
300
km/h/186
mph
Tyre
tread
Summer
tyres
The
tyre
tread
depth
should
not
be
less
than 3
mm,
0.12
in,
otherwise
there
is
a
high
risk
ofaquaplaning.
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Winter
tyres
The
tyre
tread
depth
should
not
be
less
than 4
mm,
0.16
in,
otherwise
the
vehicle's
suitability
for
winter
use
is
restricted.
Minimum
tread
depth
Wear
displays
are
distributed
across
the
tyre
cirj cumference
and
have
the
legally
prescribed
minj
imum
height
of
1.6
mm,
approximately
0.06
in.
The
positions
of
the
wear
displays
are
identified
on
the
tyre's
side
wall
by
TWI,
Tread
Wear
Indij
cator.
Tyre
damage
General
Inspect
tyres
regularly
for
damage,
the
presence of
foreign
bodies
and
wear.
Vehicle
behaviour
that
may
indicate
tyre
damage or
other
faults:
'xUnusual
vibrations.'xUnusual
tyre
or
running
noises.'xUnusual
vehicle
response,
such
as
projnounced
pulling
to
the
left
or
right.
Damage
can
be
caused
by
the
following
situaj
tions,
for
example:
'xDriving
over
kerbs.'xRoad
damage.'xTyre
inflation
pressure
insufficient.'xVehicle
overloading.'xIncorrect
tyre
storage.Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
tyres
are
damaged,
the
tyre
inflation
presj sure
may
be
reduced
which
in
turn
could
cause
you
to
lose
control
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
If
you
suspect
tyre
damj age
while
you
are
driving,
immediately
reduce
speed
and
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
stop.
Have
the
wheels
and
tyres
checked.
To
do
so,
carefully
drive
to
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
spej
cialist
workshop.
If
necessary,
have
the
vehicle
towed
or
transported
there.
Do
not
repair
damj
aged
tyres,
have
them
renewed
instead.
WARNING
Tyres
can
become
damaged
by
running
over
obstacles,
for
example
kerbs
or
road
damage,
at
high
speed.
Larger
wheels
have
a
smaller
tyre
cross-section.
The
smaller
the
tyre
cross-
section,
the
higher
the
risk
of
tyre
damage.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents
and
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
drive
around
obstacles,
or
drive
over
them
slowly
and
carefully.
Age
of
tyres
Recommendation
Irrespective
of
the
tyre
tread
depth,
change
the
tyres
after
6
years
at
the
latest.
Date
of
manufacture The
date
of
manufacture
of
the
tyre
is
indicatedon
the
tyre
sidewall.
DesignationDate
of
manufactureDOT