2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

For
further
information:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
see
page
167.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
increases
the
agility
of
the
vehicle.
Individual
wheels
are
braked
to
increase
agility
for
a
sporty
driving
style.
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Air
conditioningVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmissions-tested
interior.'xMicrofilter.'xAir-conditioning
system
for
regulating
temj
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
'xMicrofilter/activated
carbon
filter.'xAutomatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC.'xIndependent
ventilation.Automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Recirculated-air
mode.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
programme.Air
flow,
manual.
Switch
off.
AUTO
programme
intensity.Air
distribution,
manual.Defrost
the
windscreen
and
rej
move
condensation.Rear
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ButtonFunctionSeat
heating,
see
page
130.Air-conditioning
mode.
Call
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
for
the
following
settings,
for
example:
upper
body
temj
perature
adjustment,
independj
ent
ventilation,
cooling
function.
Individual
functions
m
for
example,
temperature
m
can
also
be
operated
using
spoken
commands.
Calling
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
Press
the
button.
The
air
conditioning
menu
is
displayed.
Air
conditioning
functions
such
as
the
following
are
available
via
the
Climate
menu:
'xAir
quality.'xHeating/ventilation.'xIndependent
ventilation/Auxiliary
heating.'xCooling
function.
It
is
possible
to
make
individual
settings
for
some
air
conditioning
functions;
for
example,
switching on/off,
setting
the
intensity.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button,
with
the
following
exceptions:
'xMenu/air
conditioning
mode.'xRear
window
heating.'xLower
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.Switching
off
Hold
down
the
button
until
the
controlshuts
down.
Temperature Principle
The
automatic
air
conditioning
adjusts
to
the
set
temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
using
maxij
mum
cooling
or
heating
power
if
necessary.
The temperature
is
then
maintained.
Adjusting
Using
the
button:
Press
the
upper
or
lower
side
of
the
button
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature:7.Set
the
desired
temperature.8.OK
Avoid
switching
between
different
temperature
settings
in
rapid
succession.
The
automatic
air
conditioning
may
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adj
just
to
the
set
temperature.
Ventilation
temperature GeneralThe
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
area
can
be
adjusted.
The
temperature
is
adjusted
on
an
individual
baj
sis,
for
example
towards
the
blue
for
colder
and towards
the
red
for
warmer.
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The
ventilation
air
flow
in
the
upper
body
area
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
dependj
ing
on
the
set
temperature.
The
set
interior
temperature
for
driver
and
front seat
passenger
is
not
changed
by
this.
Adjusting1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Temperature
adjustment6.Set
the
desired
temperature.
Cooling
function
Principle
Interior
air
is
cooled
and
dried
and
then
heated again
depending
on
the
temperature
setting.
The
interior
can
only
be
cooled
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Using
the
button:
Press
the
button.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Climate
control
(A/C)
Depending
on
the
weather
conditions,
the
windj
screen
and
the
side
windows
may
mist
over
for
a
short
time
when
the
drive-ready
state
has
been switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
programme.
When
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
in
operaj
tion,
condensation
develops
and
exits
underj
neath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
effect
Principle
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
sysj
tem
is
set
to
lowest
temperature,
optimum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
GeneralThe
function
is
available
at
an
outside
temperaj
ture
above
approximately
0


Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
settings
and
external
influences,
the
air
is
directed
towards
the
windj screen,
the
side
windows,
the
upper
body
and
into
the
footwell.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
program.
Point
the
side
nozzles
at
the
side
windows. A
condensation
sensor
also
controls
the
proj
gramme
so
that
window
condensation
is
avoided
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
programme
is
automatically
switched
off
when
the
air
distribution
is
set
manually.
Intensity With
the
AUTO
programme
switched
on,
the
inj
tensity
can
be
adjusted.
This
changes
the
autoj
matic
control
for
the
air
flow.
Using
the
button:
Press
top
or
bottom
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climate display.
Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
Principle Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
detects
pollutants
in
the
outside
air.
The
supply
of
outj side
air
is
shut
off
and
the
interior
air
is
recirculajted.
General When
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detectspollutants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
shut-off
automatically.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air flows
into
the
interior
continuously.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
Switching
on/off1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Air
quality5.Automatic
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated-air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
Recirculated-air
mode Principle
If
the
air
outside
the
vehicle
has
an
unpleasant
odour
or
contains
pollutants,
the
air
supply
to
the
interior
of
the
vehicle
can
be
shut
off.
The
air
inj
side
the
vehicle
is
then
recirculated.
Adjusting Using
the
button:
Press
the
button.
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The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recirculated-airmode
is
switched
on.
The
outside
air
supply
is
shut
off.
When
recirculated-air
mode
is
switched
off,
fresh air
is
directed
into
the
vehicle's
interior.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Air
quality5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xAir
recirculation'xFresh
air
The
recirculated-air
mode
automatically
switches
off
after
a
given
time
depending
on
the
ambient
conditions,
to
avoid
condensation.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
Air
flow,
manual Principle The
air
flow
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manjually.
General To
be
able
to
adjust
the
air
flow
manually,
first
switch
off
the
AUTO
programme.
Adjusting Press
upper
or
lower
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
display.
In
order
to
protect
the
battery
the
air
flow
rate
is
reduced,
if
necessary.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Adjusting Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
programme:'xWindows,
upper
body
area
and
footwell.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.'xWindows
and
footwell.'xWindows.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
area.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
display.
SYNC
program
Principle The
following
settings
on
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
the
front
passenger's
side:
'xTemperature.'xAir
flow.'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
programme.
Switching
on/off
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Synchronise
The
program
is
automatically
switched
off
if
the settings
are
changed
on
the
front
passengerside.
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Defrosting
the
windscreen
and
removing
condensation
Principle Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from
the
windscreen
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
sysj
tem
is
switched
on.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manually
when
the
system
is
switched
on.
If
there
is
condensation,
press
the
butj
ton
or
switch
on
the
cooling
function
to
use
the
condensation
sensor.
Ensure
that
air
can flow
towards
the
windscreen.
Rear
window
heating Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminajted.
The
function
is
available
when
drive-ready
state is
switched
on.
The
rear
window
heating
is
switched
off
autoj
matically
after
a
while.
Microfilter/active
carbon
filter
The
microfilter
traps
dust
and
pollen
in
the
inj
coming
air.
The
activated
carbon
filter
also
removes
gaseous pollutants
from
the
outside
air
entering
the
vehij
cle.
Have
this
combined
filter
replaced
during
mainj
tenance
of
the
vehicle.Ventilation
Principle
The
direction
of
the
various
air
flows
can
be
set
individually.
Setting
the
ventilation
General The
direction
of
the
air
flows
can
be
set
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Open
the
side
nozzles
and
position
them
in
a
way
that
ensures
effective
climate
control.
Direct
ventilation
Align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occuj
pants.
The
air
flow
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation Do
not
align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occupants.
The
vehicle
interior
is
cooled
or
heated
indirectly
depending
on
the
set
temperaj ture.
Ventilation
at
front
'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
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Ventilation
in
the
rear,
centre'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrow
2.
Rear
automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.AUTO
programme.Air
distribution,
manual.ButtonFunctionSeat
heating,
see
page
130.Switch
off.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Activate
heating/cooling
The
rear
automatic
air
conditioning
is
not
operaj
tional
if
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched off
or
the
following
function
is
active:
defrost
thewindows
and
remove
condensation.
Using
the
button:
switch
on
Press
any
button,
with
the
following
exceptions:
'xSwitch
off.'xSeat
heating.
Using
the
button:
switch
off
Press
the
button.
Temperature Principle The
automatic
air
conditioning
adjusts
to
the
set
temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
using
maxij
mum
cooling
or
heating
power
if
necessary.
The temperature
is
then
maintained.
Adjusting
Using
the
button:
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