2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

Overview1To
unlock2Locking
Standing
air
conditioning
via
Remote
Engine
Start\_ 3083Without
automatic
operation
of
the
tailgate:
opening
the
boot
lid
With
automatic
tailgate
operation:
to
open/
close
the
boot
lid4Home
lights
Unlocking
General
The
vehicle's
response
when
unlocked
with
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xWhether
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
tank
filler
flap
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are unlocked
with
the
first
press
of
the
button.'xWhether
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
acjknowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
If
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap have
been
unlocked
due
to
the
settings,
pressthe
button
on
the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicle
access
points.
The
following
functions
are
also
carried
out:'xIf
a
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
vej hicle
key,
this
driver
profile
is
activated
and
the
settings
saved
in
it
are
configured.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.'xFolded-in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
using
thebutton
in
the
interior,
they
are
not
folded
out
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWith
anti-theft
security
system:
The
anti-theft
security
system
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
off.
The
vehicle
is
operational
after
one
of
the
frontdoors
is
opened.
The
lighting
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambij ent
brightness.
Comfort
opening Keep
the
button
on
the
vehicle
keypressed
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
with
sun
guard
are
opened
for
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
Locking GeneralThe
vehicle's
response
when
locked
with
the
vejhicle
key
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xWhether
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
acknowljedged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on,
the
exj
terior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.'xWhether
the
home
lights
are
activated
when
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Locking
the
vehicle1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
carried
out:
'xAll
the
doors,
the
boot
lid
and
fuel
tank
fillerflap
are
locked.'xWith
anti-theft
security
system:
The
anti-theft
security
system
is
switched
on.
This
prevents the
doors
from
being
unlocked
using
the
locking
buttons
or
the
door
handles.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
locking,
the
vehicle
horn
sounds
twice.
In
this
case,
switch
off
the
drive-ready
state
using
start/
stop
button.
Comfort
closing Safety
note
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
comfort
closing
feature
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
the
comfort
closing
feaj
ture
is
operating,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
kept
clear.
Closing
Keep
the
button
on
the
vehicle
keypressed
after
locking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
with
sun
guard
are
closed
for
as
long
as
the
button
on
the vehicle
key
is
pressed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in,
provided
that
they
were
not
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
was
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched on,
the
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.
Switching
on
the
interior
light
and
exterior
lights
With
the
vehicle
locked,
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
secj
onds
after
locking.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.
Interior
lighting,
see
page
193.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
lights
are
switched
on.
Welcome
light,
see
page
189.
The
lighting
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambij
ent
brightness.
Boot
lid
General To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,
do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
It
is
possible
to
set
whether
the
doors
are
unjlocked
when
the
boot
lid
is
opened
with
the
vehij
cle
key.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
boot
lid
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
NOTE
The
boot
lid
swings
rearwards
and
upwards when
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
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OpeningPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
for
approximately
1
second.
On
some
equipment
versions,
the
doors
are
also unlocked
each
time.
With
automatic
tailgate
operation:
closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
until
the
boot
lid
has
closed.
Releasing
the
button
stops
the
closing
operation.
If
the
doors
were
not
unlocked,
the
boot
lid
is
locked
again
as
soon
as
it
is
closed.
Switching
on
the
home
lights Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehijcle
key
for
approximately
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
home
lights.
For
further
information:
Home
lights,
see
page
189.
Replacing
the
battery1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key.
Integrated
key,
see
page
102.2.Place
integrated
key
under
the
battery
comj
partment
lid,
arrow
1,
and
pry
off
the
lid
with
a
lever
motion
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Use
a
pointed
object
to
push
the
battery
in the
direction
of
the
arrow
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
new
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
positive
side
facing
upwards.5.Press
the
cover
back
into
position
and
close
it.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
the
integrated
key
engages.
Dispose
of
old
batteries
at
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
hand
them
in
to
an
authorised
colj lecting
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
Servj ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workshop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workshop.
If
a
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
lost vehicle
key,
the
connection
to
this
vehicle
keymust
be
removed.
A
new
vehicle
key
can
then
beassigned
to
the
driver
profile.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
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It
may
be
difficult
for
the
vehicle
to
detect
the
vej
hicle
key
in
some
conditions,
including
the
following:'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
by
metallic
obj
jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metallic
objects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity
of
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
with
the
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for example
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
located
in
the
immediatevicinity
of
the
wireless
charging
tray.
Place
the
vehicle
key
somewhere
else.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key.
For
further
information:
Integrated
key,
see
page
102.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
the
emergency
detection
feature
of
the
vehicle
key
Drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:1.Hold
the
rear
side
of
the
vehicle
key
against the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attenj
tion
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
poj
sition
of
the
vehicle
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
provisions
can
be
made
to
enable
a
vehicle to
be
opened
if
the
vehicle
key
has
accidentally
been
locked
inside
the
vehicle
'xThe
Remote
Services
of
the
BMW
Connecj
ted
app
can
be
used
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vej
hicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
of
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via
the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
call
centre.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract.
With
auxiliary
heating:
BMW
display
key
General The
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addijtional
mechanical
key.
When
using
the
display
key,
you
should
also
carry
the
mechanical
key,
for
example
in
your
wallet
or
purse.
The
mechanj
ical
key
is
used
in
the
same
way
as
the
integrated
key.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the standard
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
also
available:
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'xCall
up
status
of
the
anti-theft
alarm.'xCall
up
service
information.'xCall
up
range
with
the
available
fuel.'xOperate
auxiliary
heating.'xStanding
air
conditioning
via
Remote
Engine
Start
For
further
information:
Integrated
key,
see
page
102.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj side
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lockthemselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannotbe
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
ofinjury.
Carry
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
thatyou
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
On
some
national-market
versions,
unlocking from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj
sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger
themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehiclekey
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview1Without
automatic
operation
of
the
tailgate: opening
the
boot
lid
With
automatic
tailgate
operation:
to
open/
close
the
boot
lid2To
unlock3Home
lights4Locking5Display6Back7Switch
display
on/off8Micro-USB
charge
point
Reception
range
Number
of
available
functions
of
the
display
key depends
on
distance
to
vehicle.
'xIn
close
reception
range,
all
functions
of
the
display
key
are
available.'xIn
the
extended
reception
range,
it
is
possible
to
call
up
status
information
and
to
operate auxiliary
heating.'xOutside
reception
range,
it
is
possible
to
disj
play
last
status
information
transmitted
from
vehicle.


Symbol
is
shown
on
the
display
if
one
of
the
buttons
is
pressed
outside
the
reception
range.
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DisplayGeneralDisplay
is
divided
into
the
status
bar
at
top,
inforj
mation
area
and
status
bar
at
bottom.
Upper
status
bar
Status
bar
at
top
shows
following
information:'x

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vehicle
locked/vehicle
unlocked.'xTime
set
in
vehicle.'x

State
of
charge
of
the
battery
of
the
disj
play
key.
Information
area
In
the
information
area,
the
information
can
be
called
up
and
the
additional
functions
carried
out.
If
information
area
contains
more
than
one
page, page
indicators
are
displayed
under
information.


Indicator
for
current
side
is
filled
in.
Swipe
to
the
left
or
right
to
switch
between
the sides.
If
further
information
can
be
accessed
on
a
page, tap
on
the
corresponding
symbol.


Tap
symbol
below
the
display
to
return
to
the
higher-level
page.
Lower
status
bar
The
lower
status
bar
shows
whether
the
display
key
is
within
the
reception
range.
'xConnected:
the
display
key
is
located
in
the
reception
range.'xUpdated:
the
display
key
is
located
outside of
the
reception
range.
It
indicates
when
the
last
data
transfer
from
the
vehicle
took
place.
Switching
off/on
The
content
of
the
display
is
hidden
automatij
cally
after
a
brief
time
to
reduce
battery
power consumption.
Hide
the
information
shown
on
the
display
manj ually:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.
Show
content
on
the
display:1.Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.2.Next,
swipe
your
finger
from
the
bottom
to
the
top
to
cancel
the
screen
lock.
Switch
off
the
display
to
increase
the
battery
life:
1.Unlock
the
screen
if
necessary.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display
key
for
longer
than
4
seconds.3.OK
Switch
on
the
display:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.
Operating
principle There
are
four
main
menus
via
which
sub-menus
can
be
accessed.
Main
menuInformation/functionSecurity
information

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Status
of
the
doors.
Status
of
the
alarm
sysj
tem.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time
and
reason
for
the
alarm
triggering.

Status
of
the
windows.
Status
of
the
glass
sunj
roof.Vehicle
informationMaintenance
displays
of
the
Condition
Based
Servj
ice
CBS.
Status
of
the
parking
lights.Range
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with
the
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Battery
of
the
display
keyGeneral
Comply
with
the
following
notes:'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery decreases,
the
display
is
automatically
switched
off.
The
battery
must
be
charged
so the
display
can
be
switched
on
again.
Funcj
tional
capability
of
standard
buttons
is
rej
tained
until
the
battery
is
completely
flat.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hours before
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
extenjded
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
during
charging
via
the
USB
port.
If
the
battery
is
fully
disj charged,
it
can
take
some
time
before
the
display
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
variety
of
USB
devices
availj
able
on
the
market,
operation
via
the
vehicle
cannot
be
ensured
for
every
charger.
The
charging
time
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
can
cause
the
charger
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
dock
cancause
the
dock
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
At
higher
temperatures,
a
reduction
in
the
charging
current
can
occur
due
to
the
display key;
in
exceptional
cases,
the
charging
procjess
is
temporarily
interrupted.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wirejless
charging
dock,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging dock.
Safety
note
WARNING
When
charging
a
Qi-compatible
device
in
the
wireless
charging
dock,
any
metal
objects
locaj ted
between
the
device
and
the
dock
can
bejcome
very
hot.
If
storage
media
or
electronic
cards,
for
example
smart
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
transmitting
sigj
nals,
are
placed
between
the
device
and
the
dock,
this
may
impair
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
When
chargj ing
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objjects
between
the
device
and
the
dock.
Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
to
a
USB
port
using
the micro-USB
charging
connection.
Manual
transmission:
in
the
centre
armrest1.Opening
the
centre
armrest.2.Place
the
display
key
in
the
recess
of
the wireless
charging
dock
under
the
centre
armj
rest.
Make
sure
that
the
display
is
on
the
side
of the
holding
clip
and
that
the
locking
button
is
pointing
upwards.3.Close
the
centre
armrest.Seite
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Steptronic
transmission:
in
the
centreconsole1.Open
the
cover
of
the
dock.2.Place
the
display
key
in
the
middle
of
thewireless
charging
dock
in
front
of
the
cup
holders.
Make
sure
that
the
display
is
pointing
upj
wards.3.Close
the
cover
of
the
dock.
LED
displays
Colj
ourMeaningBlueDisplay
key
is
charging.
The
blue
LED
stays
illuminated
once
the
inserted
display
key
is
fully
charged.Orj
angeDisplay
key
is
not
charging.
The
display
key
may
be
exposed
to
exj
cessively
high
temperatures
or
there
may
be
foreign
bodies
in
the
charging
cradle.RedDisplay
key
is
not
charging.
Contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manj
ufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
by
the
vehicle
may
be
disrupted
by
the
following
circumstanj
ces,
amongst
others:'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
flat.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
by
metallic
objjects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity.'xInterference
with
the
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for example
a
mobile
phone.
Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metallic
objects
or
electronic
devices.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mej
chanical
key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
by
special
ID
of
the
BMW
display
key
The
drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if the
display
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
display
key
against
the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attention
to the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
display
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
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