2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

SymbolFunctionChild
locks
are
unlocked.Child
locks
are
locked.
The
door
in
question
can
now
only
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press
the
button
on
the
driver's
door.
Various
functions
are
disabled
and
cannot
be
opj
erated
in
the
rear.
For
further
information:
For
safety
switch,
see
page
115.
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DrivingVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Start/Stop
button
Principle Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
off
by
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button.
Manual
transmission:
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on
if
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed
when
the
Start/Stop
button
is
pressed.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
drive-ready state
is
switched
on
by
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
while
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed.
Pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
again
switches
drive-ready
state
off
again
and
standby
state
is
switched
on.
For
further
information:
'xDrive-ready
state,
see
page
48.'xStandby
state,
see
page
48.
Driving
off
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Apply
the
drive
position.3.Releasing
the
parking
brake.4.Drive
off.
Automatic
Start/Stop
function
Principle
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
helps
you
to
save
fuel.
The
system
stops
the
engine
when
stationj
ary,
for
example
in
a
traffic
jam
or
at
traffic
lights. The
drive-ready
state
remains
switched
on.
For
driving
off,
the
engine
starts
automatically.
General Each
time
the
engine
is
started
via
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
Automatic
Start/Stop
function
is
switched
to
standby.
The
function
is
activated from
a
speed
of
around
5
km/h,
3
mph.
Stopping
the
engine
Operating
requirements
Manual
transmission
The
engine
is
automatically
shut
down
when
staj
tionary
under
the
following
conditions:
'xGearbox
in
neutral
and
clutch
pedal
not pressed.'xDriver's
seat
belt
buckled
or
driver's
doorclosed.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission
The
engine
is
automatically
shut
down
when
staj
tionary
under
the
following
conditions:
'xSelector
lever
in
selector
lever
position
D.'xBrake
pedal
remains
pressed
while
the
vehij
cle
is
at
a
standstill
or
vehicle
is
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'xDriver's
seat
belt
buckled
or
driver's
doorclosed.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
manual
engine
stop
If
the
engine
was
not
switched
off
automatically when
the
vehicle
came
to
a
stop,
it
can
be
switched
off
manually:
'xRapidly
press
the
brake
pedal
from
the
curj
rent
position.'xEngage
selector
lever
position
P.
If
all
the
operating
requirements
have
been
met,
the
engine
is
stopped.
Air
conditioning
system
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
The
air
flow
rate
of
the
air
conditioning
system
is
reduced
when
the
engine
is
not
running.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General The
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
indicates
that
the
Autoj
matic
Start/Stop
function
is
ready
for
automatically
starting
the
enj
gine.
The
display
indicates
that
the
prej conditions
for
an
automatic
enj
gine
stop
are
not
met.
Display
on
the
control
display Total
time
for
switched-off
engine
The
total
time
for
which
the
Auto
Start
Stop
function
has
switched
off
the
engine
is
shown
in the
journey
data.
After
refuelling,
the
total
time
is
automatically
rej set.
Functional
limitations
The
engine
is
not
shut
down
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xOn
steep
downward
gradients.'xBrake
not
pressed
strongly
enough.'xHigh
outside
temperature
and
operation
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning.'xInterior
not
heated
or
cooled
to
the
desired temperature.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
condensation
whenthe
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched
on.'xEngine
or
other
parts
not
at
operating
temjperature.'xEngine
cooling
is
required.'xSharp
steering
angle
or
steering
operation.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xAt
high
altitudes.'xFront
flap
is
unlocked.'xPark
Assistant
is
activated.'xStop-and-go
traffic.'xM
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
selector
lever
position
N
or
R.'xAfter
reversing.
Engine
start
Operating
requirements
Manual
transmission
For
driving
off,
the
engine
automatically
starts
under
the
following
conditions:
'xBy
pressing
the
clutch
pedal.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission
For
driving
off,
the
engine
automatically
starts
under
the
following
conditions:
'xBy
releasing
the
brake
pedal.'xWith
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Driving
off
After
starting
the
engine,
accelerate
as
normal.
Safety
function
After
an
automatic
shut
down,
the
engine
will
not
restart
automatically,
if
one
of
the
following
conj
ditions
is
met:'xDriver's
seat
belt
unbuckled
and
driver's
door open.'xFront
flap
has
been
unlocked.
Several
indicator
lamps
illuminate
for
variouslengths
of
time.
The
engine
can
only
be
started
using
the
start/
stop
button.
System
limits Even
if
you
do
not
want
to
drive
off,
the
engine
restarts
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xVery
high
temperature
in
the
interior
when the
cooling
function
is
switched
on.'xVery
low
temperature
in
the
interior
when
the
heating
is
switched
on.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
condensation
when the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched
on.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
turned.'xM
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
Shift
from
selector
lever
position
D
to
N
or
R.'xM
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
Shift
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
N,
D
or
R.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xStart
of
an
oil
level
measurement.
Auto
Start/Stop
additional
function
Depending
on
the
equipment
version
and
najtional-market
version,
the
vehicle
has
varioussensors
to
record
the
traffic
situation.
This
enaj
bles
the
Automatic
Start/Stop
function
to
adapt to
various
traffic
situations
and,
where
necessary,
behave
in
an
anticipatory
manner.
For
example,
in
the
following
situations:'xIf
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
duration of
the
stop
is
likely
to
be
very
short,
the
enj
gine
is
not
stopped
automatically.
Depending
on
the
situation,
a
message
is
shown
on
the Control
Display.'xIf
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
vehicle
should
drive
off
immediately,
the
stopped
enj
gine
is
started
automatically.
The
function
may
be
limited
if
the
navigation
data is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
example.
Deactivating/activating
the
system
manually
Principle
The
engine
is
not
switched
off
automatically.
During
an
automatic
engine
stop,
the
engine
is started.
Using
the
button
Press
the
button.
Display
'xLED
illuminates:
Auto
Start
Stop
function
is
deactivated.'xThe
LED
is
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Parking
the
vehicle
during
automatic
engine
stop
General With
automatic
engine
stop,
the
vehicle
can
be
parked
safely,
for
example
in
order
to
leave
it.
Manual
transmission1.Press
the
start/stop
button.'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.2.Engage
first
gear
or
reverse.3.Apply
the
parking
brake.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission
1.Press
the
start/stop
button.'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xSelector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
engaged.2.Apply
the
parking
brake.
Automatic
deactivation
GeneralIn
certain
situations
the
Auto
Start
Stop
function
is
deactivated
automatically
for
safety
reasons,
for
example
if
the
absence
of
the
driver
is
detecj
ted.
Malfunction
The
Auto
Start
Stop
function
no
longer
shuts
down
the
engine
automatically.
A
Check
Control message
is
shown.
It
is
possible
to
keep
driving.Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partnerof
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Parking
brake
Principle
The
parking
brake
is
used
to
prevent
the
vehicle from
rolling
when
it
is
parked.
Safety
notes
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
start
moving
and
rollj ing
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
leaving
the
vehicle,
secure
it
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away.
Observe
the
following
to
ensure
that
the
vehij
cle
is
secured
against
rolling
away:
'xApply
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
front
wheels
towards
the
kerb
on
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xAdditionally
secure
the
vehicle
on
upward
or
downward
gradients,
for
example
with
a chock.
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
vehicle key
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview
Parking
brake
Engaging
When
the
vehicle
is
stationary Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
is
illuminated.
The
indicator
lamp
in
the
instrumentcluster
is
illuminated
red.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged.
While
the
vehicle
is
in
motion General
Use
during
the
journey
serves
as
an
emergency brake.
Pull
and
hold
the
switch.
Vehicle
brakes
strongly
for
as
long
as
the
switch
is
pulled.
The
indicator
lamp
in
the
instrument
cluster
is
illuminated
red,
a
signal
sounds
and
the
brake
lights
illuminate.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Apply
the
parking
brake
when
the
vehicle
is
staj
tionary.
With
emergency
stop
assistant Briefly
press
the
switch
to
activate
the
emergency
stop
function.
For
further
information:
Emergency
Stop
Assistant,
see
page
227.
Releasing Releasing
manually1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Manual
transmission:
press
the
button
with
the
brakes
applied.


M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
press
the
switch
with
the
brake
pedal
depressed
or
selector
lever
position
P
engaged.
The
LED
and
indicator
lamp
are
illuminated. The
parking
brake
is
released.
Automatic
release The
parking
brake
is
automatically
released
on
driving
off.
LED
and
indicator
lamp
turn
off.
M
Steptronic
sport
transmission:
Automatic
Hold
Principle
This
system
provides
assistance
by
automatically applying
and
releasing
the
brake,
for
example
in
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
vehicle
is
held
automatically
when
at
a
standstill.
On
upward
gradients,
it
prevents
the
vehicle from
rolling
back
when
driving
off.
General The
parking
brake
is
automatically
applied
in
thefollowing
conditions:
'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xWhen
the
driver's
door
is
opened
with
the
vej
hicle
at
a
standstill.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
with
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Safety
notes
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
start
moving
and
rollj ing
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
leaving
the
vehicle,
secure
it
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away.
Observe
the
following
to
ensure
that
the
vehij
cle
is
secured
against
rolling
away:
'xApply
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
front
wheels
towards
the
kerb
on
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xAdditionally
secure
the
vehicle
on
upward
or
downward
gradients,
for
example
with
a chock.
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
vehicle key
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
NOTE
Automatic
Hold
applies
the
parking
brake
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
and
prevents
the
vehij
cle
from
rolling
in
car
washes.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Deactivate
Automatic
Hold
before
driving
into
the
car
wash.
Overview
Automatic
Hold
Activating
the
Automatic
Hold
function
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated.
The
indicator
lamp
illuminates
green.
Automatic
Hold
is
ready
to
operate.
When
the
vehicle
is
restarted,
the
last
sej
lected
setting
is
retained.
Automatic
Hold
holds
the
vehicle Operational
readiness
is
established
and
the
driver's
door
is
closed.
Once
the
brake
has
been
applied,
the
vejhicle
is
secured
from
rolling
as
soon
asthe
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated
green.
Driving
off
To
drive
off,
press
the
accelerator
pedal.
The
brake
is
released
automatically
and
the
indij cator
lamp
for
the
parking
brake
is
no
longer
illujminated.
Automatic
activation
of
the
parking
brake
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
applied
when the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold
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drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
or
the
vehicle
is
exited.
The
indicator
lamp
changes
from
green
to
red.
The
parking
brake
is
not
applied
automatically
if drive-ready
state
was
switched
off
while
the
vejhicle
was
still
rolling.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off
in
this
case.
Switching
off
operational
readiness Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
extinguished.
The
indicator
lamp
extinguishes.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off.
If
the
vehicle
is
being
held
stationary
by
Autoj
matic
Hold,
also
depress
the
brake
pedal
when switching
off.
Malfunction
If
the
parking
brake
has
failed
or
malfunctioned,
secure
the
vehicle
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away
before
leaving
the
vehicle.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
After
getting
out,
secure
the
vehicle
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away,
for
example
with
a
chock.
After
a
power
failure To
restore
parking
brake
functionality
after
apower
failure:1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.

Pull
the
switch
with
the
brakes
applied
or
selector
lever
position
P
engaged
and
then
press
it.
The
procedure
can
take
a
few
seconds.
Any sounds
that
occur
are
normal.
The
indicator
lamp
no
longer
illuminates
as
soon
as
the
parking
brake
is
once
again
operational.
Turn
indicator
Turn
indicator
in
exterior
mirror Do
not
fold
in
the
exterior
mirrors
while
driving
or
while
operating
the
turn
indicators
or
hazard warning
lights
to
ensure
that
the
indicator
lamps
in
the
exterior
mirrors
are
well
recognisable.
Indicating
Press
the
lever
beyond
the
resistance
point.
Triple
turn
signalBriefly
press
the
lever
up
or
down.
The
duration
of
the
triple
turn
signal
can
be
set.
1.CAR2.Settings3.Exterior
lighting4.One-touch
indicator5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Indicating
a
turn
briefly
Press
the
lever
as
far
as
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there
for
as
long
as
you
wish
to
indicate
a
turn.
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