2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
indicator
lever.Continuous
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
displayed
permanently
and
remain
until
the
fault
has
been repaired.
If
a
number
of
malfunctions
have
occurj
red
at
the
same
time,
the
messages
are
disj
played
in
succession.
The
messages
can
be
hidden
for
approximately
8
seconds.
Afterwards
they
are
displayed
again automatically.
Temporary
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
automatij
cally
hidden
after
approximately
20
seconds.
The
Check
Control
messages
remain
saved
and
can
be
displayed
again.
Displaying
saved
Check
Control
messages
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Check
Control
messages4.Select
a
text
message.
Display
Check
Control At
least
one
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
or
saved.
Text
messages
Text
messages
and
symbols
in
the
instrument
cluster
explain
what
a
Check
Control
message
means
and
what
the
indicator
and
warning
lamps
signify.
Supplementary
text
messages
Additional
information,
for
example
the
cause
of
the
fault
and
any
action
required,
can
be
called
up
via
Check
Control.
If
the
message
is
urgent,
the
supplementary
text is
shown
in
the
Control
Display
automatically.
It
is
possible
to
select
additional
assistance
dej
pending
on
the
Check
Control
message.1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Check
Control
messages4.Select
the
required
text
message.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Messages
displayed
at
the
end
of
a
journey
Certain
messages
displayed
when
driving
are
displayed
again
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Indicator
and
warninglamps
Principle
Indicator
and
warning
lamps
in
the
instrument cluster
show
the
status
of
some
functions
in
thevehicle
and
indicate
any
malfunctions
in
monijtored
systems.
General
Indicator
and
warning
lamps
can
illuminate
in
a
variety
of
combinations
and
colours.
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When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
funcjtionality
of
some
lights
is
checked
and
they
illuj
minate
briefly.
Red
lights
Seat
belt
reminder The
driver's
side
seat
belt
is
not
fasj
tened.
On
some
national-market
verj
sions:
the
front
passenger
seat
belt
is
not
fastened
or
objects
are
detected
on
the
front passenger
seat.
Check
whether
the
seat
belt
has
been
fastened
correctly.
Seat
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats Seat
belt
on
the
corresponding
rear
seatis
not
fastened.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equipment
and
country
specifications.
Airbag
system Airbag
system
and
belt
tensioner
may
befaulty.
Immediately
have
the
vehicle
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
Parking
brake The
parking
brake
is
engaged.
For
further
information:
Release
the
parking
brake,
see
page
150.
Brake
system Brake
system
malfunctioning.
Continue
driving
at
moderate
speed.
Immediately
have
the
vehicle
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anotherqualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
Collision
warning
with
braking
function
Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
advance
warning.
Brake
and
increase
the
disj
tance.
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning.
Brake
and
take
evasive action
if
necessary.
For
further
information:
Front-end
collision
warning
with
light
braking
function,
see
page
201.
Junction
warning
with
City
braking
function
Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
risk
of
collisionwith
a
crossing
vehicle.
Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
risk
of
a
collij
sion
with
a
vehicle
with
unidentifiable
dij
rection
of
travel
or
advance
warning
in
the
case
of
vehicles
crossing
your
own
direction of
travel.
The
driver
must
intervene
personally,
for
examj
ple
by
braking.
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning
in
the
case
of
vehicles
crossing
your
own
direction
of
travel.
Brake
and
take
evasive
action
if
necessary.
For
further
information:
Junction
warning
with
City
braking
function,
see
page
206.
Person
warning
with
light
braking function
Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
imminent
collij
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Take
action
yourself
immediately
by
braking
or
swerving.
For
further
information:
Person
warning
with
light
braking
function,
see page
209.
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
brake
and
take
evasive
acj
tion,
if
necessary.
For
further
information:
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function, see
page
250.
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
the
system
is
switching off.
For
further
information:
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant,
see page
262.
Yellow
lights
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant Indicator
lamp
illuminates
and
an
acousj
tic
signal
may
sound:
a
system
interrupj
tion
is
imminent.
Indicator
light
flashing:
lane
boundary
has
been driven
over.
For
further
information:
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant,
see
page
262.
Anti-lock
Brake
System
ABS Braking
force
boost
may
be
faulty.
Avoid
sudden
braking.
Bear
in
mind
that
stopj
ping
distances
will
be
longer.Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately
by
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC If
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
DSC
isregulating
the
acceleration
and
brakingforces.
The
vehicle
is
being
stabilised.
Decrease
speed
and
adjust
driving
style
to
the
road
conditions.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
DSC
has failed.
Immediately
have
the
system
checked
by
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
For
further
information:
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC,
see
page
239.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
deactivated
DSC
is
deactivated
or
M
Dynamic
ModeMDM
is
activated.
For
further
information:'xDynamic
Stability
Control
DSC,
see
page
239.'xM
Dynamic
Mode
MDM,
see
page
240.
Runflat
indicator
RPA
RPA
reports
a
loss
of
tyre
inflation
presj
sure
in
a
tyre.
Reduce
your
speed
and
carefully
stop
the
vehicle.
Avoid
heavy
braking
and
sudden steering
manoeuvres.
For
further
information:
Runflat
indicator
RPA,
see
page
353.
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
Tyre
Presj
sure
Monitor
is
reporting
a
low
tyre
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tion
pressure
or
a
flat
tyre.
Note
the
information
in
the
Check
Control
message.
Indicator
lamp
flashes
and
then
illuminates
conj tinuously:
no
flat
tyres
or
loss
of
tyre
inflationpressure
can
be
detected.'xFault
due
to
systems
or
devices
with
the
same
radio
frequency:
the
system
is
autoj
matically
reactivated
upon
leaving
the
field
of interference.'xIn
the
case
of
tyres
with
special
approval:
the
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor
was
unable
to
comj plete
the
reset.
Reset
the
system
again.'xA
wheel
without
wheel
electronics
is
mounj
ted:
if
necessary
have
it
checked
by
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.'xMalfunction:
have
the
system
checked
by
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
For
further
information:
Tyre
Pressure
Monitor,
see
page
348.
Steering
system The
steering
system
may
be
faulty.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
Engine
warning
light Engine
malfunction.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
For
further
information:
Socket
for
on-board
diagnosis,
see
page
372.
Rear
fog
light
Rear
fog
light
is
switched
on.
For
further
information:
Rear
fog
light,
see
page
192.
M
Traction
Control Indicator
light
flashing:
M
Traction
Conj
trol
level
is
being
changed.
For
further
information:
M
Traction
Control,
see
page
242.
Green
lights
Seat
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats Seat
belt
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat
is
fastened.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the equipment
and
country
specifications.
Turn
indicator The
turn
indicator
is
switched
on.
If
the
indicator
bulb
flashes
more
rapidly
than
usual,
a
turn
indicator
has
failed.
For
further
information:
Turn
indicators,
see
page
152.
Side
lights The
side
lights
are
switched
on.For
further
information:
Side
lights/low-beam
headlights,
see
page
188.
Low-beam
headlights Low-beam
headlights
are
switched
on.
For
further
information:
Side
lights/low-beam
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see
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Lane
Departure
WarningIf
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
switched
on.
At
least
one
lane
marking
has
been
detected
and
warnings
can
be
issued
on
at
least
one
side
of
the
vehicle.
For
further
information:
Lane
Departure
Warning,
see
page
212.
High-beam
assistance High-beam
assistance
is
switched
on.
The
high-beam
headlights
are
switched
on
and
off
automatically
according
to
traffic
conditions.
For
further
information:
High-beam
assistance,
see
page
191.
Automatic
Hold Automatic
Hold
is
activated.
The
vehicle
is
held
automatically
when
at
a
standstill.
For
further
information:
Automatic
Hold,
see
page
150.
Manual
Speed
Limiter If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
switched
on.
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
set
speed
limit
is
exceeded.
For
further
information:
Manual
Speed
Limiter,
see
page
246.
Cruise
Control Indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
systemis
active.
For
further
information:
Cruise
Control,
see
page
247.Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function
If
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
switched
on.
For
further
information:
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function,
see
page
250.
Speed
Limit
Assist Depending
on
the
equipment,
indicator
lamp
illuminates
together
with
the
symj bol
for
a
cruise
control
system:
Speed
Limit
Assist
is
active
and
detected
speed
limits can
be
adopted
manually
for
the
displayed
sysj
tem.
Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
detected
speed
limit
can
be
adopted
with
the
SET
button.
As
soon
as
the
speed
limit
has
been
adopted,
a
green
tick
is
displayed.
For
further
information:
Speed
Limit
Assist,
see
page
259.
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
system
is
helping
the
driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
the driving
lane.
For
further
information:
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant,
see page
262.
Lane
change
assistant Grey
line
for
lane
marking
on
the
approjpriate
side:
the
system
has
detected
the
lane
change
request.
Lane
change
not
currently
possible.
Green
arrow
symbol
for
lane-changing:
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Grey
arrow
symbol
for
lane-changing:
lane
change
not
possible;
operating
rej
quirements
not
met.
For
further
information:
Lane
change
assistant,
see
page
268.
Assisted
Driving
Plus Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
system
is
active.
For
further
information:
Assisted
Driving
Plus,
see
page
266.
Blue
lights
High-beam
headlights The
high-beam
headlights
are
switchedon.
For
further
information:
High-beam
headlights,
see
page
153.
Grey
lights
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function
Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
system
is
interrupted.
Indicator
lamp
flashes:
the
prerequisites
for
operation
of
the
system
are
no
longer
being
met
or
the
system
has
been
deactivated.
For
further
information:
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function,
see
page
250.
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
system
is
ready.
For
further
information:Steering
and
lane
control
assistant,
see page
262.
Assisted
Driving
Plus Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
system
is
interrupted.
For
further
information:
Assisted
Driving
Plus,
see
page
266.
White
lights
Assisted
Driving
Plus Indicator
lamp
illuminates:
the
system
is
ready.
For
further
information:
Assisted
Driving
Plus,
see
page
266.
M
Traction
Control Indicator
light
illuminated:
M
Traction
Control
level
display.
For
further
information:
M
Traction
Control,
see
page
242.
Fuel
gauge
Principle
The
current
fill
level
of
the
fuel
tank
is
displayed.
General
The
angle
of
the
vehicle
may
cause
the
display to
fluctuate.
For
further
information:
Refuelling,
see
page
336.
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DisplayAn
arrow
next
to
the
petrol
pumpsymbol
indicates
on
which
side
of
the
vehicle
the
fuel
tank
filler
flap
is
located.
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
a
number.
Revolution
counter
General
A
yellow
advance
warning
zone
and
a
red
warnj
ing
zone
display
the
permitted
engine
speed range.
Permitted
engine
speed
increases
as
enjgine
oil
temperature
rises.
It
is
vital
to
avoid
engine
speeds
in
the
red
warnj
ing
zone.
In
this
zone,
the
fuel
supply
is
interrupj ted
to
protect
the
engine.
Standby
state
and
drive-ready
state
OFF
in
the
instrument
cluster
inj
dicates
that
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
and
standby
state
is
switched
on.
READY
in
the
instrument
cluster indicates
that
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
For
further
information:
Vehicle
operating
condition,
see
page
47.
Engine
oil
temperature
Display
'xCold
engine:
the
needle
is
loj
cated
at
a
low
temperature
value.
Drive
at
moderate
enj
gine
and
road
speeds.'xNormal
operating
temperaj
ture:
the
pointer
is
in
the
midj
dle
or
the
bottom
half
of
the
temperature
display.'xHot
engine:
the
pointer
is
located
at
a
high temperature
value.
A
Check
Control
message
is
also
displayed.
For
further
information:
Coolant
level,
see
page
368.
Outside
temperature
General
If
the
display
drops
to
+3


Digital
speedometer
General
The
digital
tachometer
is
permanently
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Setting
unit
The
unit
for
the
digital
tachometer
can
be
set
as appropriate
for
the
national-market
version.
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Units5.Distance6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
currently
used
proj
file.
Display The
current
speed
is
shown
in
the
instrument
cluster.
M
Steptronic
sport transmission:
gear indicator
with
Drivelogic
Sequential
mode
'xOptimum
shift
indicator,
arj
row
1.'xEngaged
gear,
arrow
2.'xSelected
Drivelogic
proj
gramme,
arrow
3.Drive
mode'xEngaged
gear
together
with
a
D,
arrow
1.'xSelected
Drivelogic
proj
gramme,
arrow
2.
Range
Principle
The
range
shows
what
distance
can
still
be
covj
ered
with
the
amount
of
fuel
currently
in
the
tank.
General The
estimated
range
available
with
the
remainingfuel
is
permanently
displayed
in
the
instrumentcluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
briefly
if the
remaining
range
is
low.
If
a
sporty
drivingstyle
is
adopted,
for
example
fast
cornering,
enjgine
function
cannot
be
ensured
at
all
times.
If
the
range
drops
below
approximately
50
km,
30
miles
the
Check
Control
message
is
disj played
continuously.
Safety
note
NOTE
If
the
range
drops
below
50
km,
30
miles,
the
engine
may
no
longer
be
supplied
with
suffij cient
fuel.
Engine
function
is
no
longer
ensured.There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Refuel
in
good
time.
Display
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
a
number
next
to
the
fuel
gauge.
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