2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

Press
the
left
or
right
side
of
the
buttonto
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Temperature7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
The
selected
temperature
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
display.
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.
AUTO
programme Principle
The
air
flow,
air
distribution
and
temperature
are
automatically
regulated.
Switching
on/off Using
the
button:
Press
the
button.The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
AUTO
programme
is
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
the
inj tensity
of
the
AUTO
programme
and
external
inj
fluences,
the
air
is
directed
towards
the
upperbody
and
into
the
footwell.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
setmanually.
Adjusting Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
aprogramme:'xUpper
body
area.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.
Disabling
control
functions
Principle
The
control
functions
for
rear
automatic
air
conj
ditioning
can
be
disabled.
Activating/deactivating
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Disable
controller
Independent
ventilation
Principle
The
independent
ventilation
allows
the
temperaj ture
of
the
interior
to
be
adjusted
before
the
jourjney
starts.
Depending
on
the
set
temperature
and
ambient
temperature,
the
interior
is
ventilaj ted
or
heated
using
any
available
residual
heat
from
the
engine.
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General
The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
directly or
for
a
preselected
departure
time.
The
switch-on
time
is
calculated
based
on
the
outside
temperature.
The
system
will
switch
on in
good
time
before
the
preselected
departure
time.
Operating
requirements'xThe
vehicle
is
in
rest
or
standby
state
and
not in
drive-ready
state.'xThe
battery
must
be
sufficiently
charged.
When
activated,
the
independent
ventilation uses
power
from
the
vehicle
battery.
As
a
rejsult,
the
maximum
operating
time
is
restrictedto
protect
the
battery.
After
the
engine
is
started
or
after
driving
a
short
distance,
the
system
will
be
available
again.'xEnsure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
corj
rectly
in
the
vehicle.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
the
air
to
enter
the passenger
compartment.
Switching
on/off
directly
GeneralThe
system
can
be
switched
on
or
off
in
variousways.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
a while.
It
continues
to
run
for
a
short
time
after
ithas
been
switched
off.
Using
the
button
General
If
the
vehicle
is
in
standby
state,
the
independent
ventilation
can
be
switched
on
or
off
via
the
butj tons
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning.
Switching
on
Press
any
button,
except:
'xRear
window
heating.'xLower
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.'xMenu.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
down
button.
The
system
switches
off
after
leaving
and
lockj ing
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Start
now
Using
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switching
off
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
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DisplaySymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
climate
disj
play.
Flashing:
independent
ventij
lation
is
switched
on.
Departure
time
Principle
To
ensure
a
pleasant
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
start
of
the
journey,
it
is
possible
to set
different
departure
times.
'xOne-off
departure
time:
the
time
can
be
set.
System
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
day
of
the
week:
the
time
and
day
of
the
week
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
in
good
time
bej
fore
the
set
departure
time
on
the
required days
of
the
week.
Preselection
of
departure
time
is
done
in
two
stages:
'xSet
the
departure
times.'xActivate
the
departure
time.
At
least
10
minutes
should
pass
between
adjustj
ing/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
schedj
uled
departure
time,
so
the
climate
control
has enough
time
to
work.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Select
the
required
departure
time.7.Set
the
departure
time.8.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.9.OK
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Select
the
required
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
Operating
requirements
If
a
departure
time
is
to
control
when
the
indej
pendent
ventilation
is
switched
on,
the
relevant
departure
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Display
The








symbol
on
the
climate
display
sigj
nals
that
a
departure
time
has
been
activated.
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Standing
air
conditioningvia
Remote
Engine
Start
Principle
Standing
air
conditioning
cools
or
warms
the
inj
terior
to
a
comfortable
temperature
before
startj ing
to
drive.
In
addition,
the
system
cools,
ventijlates
or
heats
automatically
depending
on
theinternal,
external
and
set
desired
temperature.Any
snow
and
ice
can
be
easier
to
remove.
The
system
starts
the
engine
automatically
for
this
purpose
and
lets
it
run
for
a
limited
time.
Safety
notes
DANGER
A
blocked
exhaust
pipe
or
inadequate
ventilaj
tion
can
allow
harmful
exhaust
fumes
to
pollute the
area
around
the
vehicle
or
enter
it.
The
exjhaust
fumes
contain
pollutants
which
are
coljourless
and
odourless.
In
enclosed
spaces
orspaces
with
inadequate
ventilation,
the
exhaust
fumes
can
also
build
up
outside
the
vehicle. There
is
a
risk
of
death.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipeclear
and
ensure
sufficient
ventilation.
Do
not
switch
on
the
standing
air
conditioning
in
enj closed
or
poorly
ventilated
spaces,
for
example
closed
garages.
WARNING
When
the
standing
air
conditioning
is
operating,
high
temperatures
can
be
generated
under
the
body,
for
example
because
of
the
exhaust
sysj tem.
If
flammable
materials
come
into
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
exhaust
system,
these
maj terials
can
catch
fire.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Make
sure
that
no
flammable
materials,
for
exj
ample
leaves,
grass,
gas,
petrol,
oil
or
other
flammable
objects,
can
come
into
contact
with
vehicle
parts
when
the
standing
air
conditioning
is
operating.
Operating
requirements'xVehicle
is
in
rest
or
standby
state
and
not
in drive-ready
state.'xBattery
must
be
sufficiently
charged.'xFor
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
beswitched
on
twice
in
succession.
The
systemwill
be
available
again
once
the
drive-ready
state
has
been
activated
and
deactivated again.'xLevel
in
the
tank
is
sufficient.'xFront
flap
is
closed.'xEnsure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
corj
rectly
in
the
vehicle.'xVentilation
outlets
are
open.
Enabling
automatic
engine
start
The
automatic
engine
start
must
be
enabled
bej
fore
using
the
system.
This
enables
the
engine
to
switch
on
automatically
in
order
to
control
the
interior
climate.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
control/ventil.5.If
necessary,
Remote
Engine
Start6.Engine
start
for
climate
control7.Confirm
the
disclaimer.
Switching
on/off
directly
GeneralThe
system
switches
off
automatically
after
apjprox.
15
minutes.
For
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
be switched
on
twice
in
succession.
The
system
will be
available
again
once
the
drive-ready
state
hasbeen
activated
and
deactivated
again.
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Switching
on
via
iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
control/ventil.5.Start
now
Switching
on/off
using
the
vehicle
key
The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
using
the
vehicle
key.
Press
the
vehicle
key
button
three
times
within
1
second.
After
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed,
it
will
take around
3
seconds
for
the
engine
to
switch
on.
To
switch
the
system
off,
press
the
button
again three
times.
Switching
on
using
the
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switching
off
using
the
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Stop
Switching
off
using
the
Start/Stop
button
The
system
can
be
switched
off
directly:
press the
Start/Stop
button
without
depressing
the
brake
pedal.
Switching
on
via
the
departure
time
General To
ensure
a
pleasant
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
start
of
the
journey,
it
is
possible
to set
scheduled
departure
times
in
the
system.'xOne-off
departure
time:
the
scheduled
deparjture
time
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
as
a
one-off.'xDeparture
time
with
day
of
the
week:
the scheduled
departure
time
and
day
of
the
week
can
be
set.
Preselection
of
departure
time
is
done
in
two stages:
'xSet
the
departure
times.'xActivate
the
departure
time.
The
system
is
switched
on
around
10
minutes
before
the
set
departure
time
and
remains
on
for
up
to
around
5
minutes
after
the
set
departure time.
At
least
10
minutes
should
pass
between
adjustj
ing/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
schedj
uled
departure
time,
so
the
climate
control
has enough
time
to
work.
For
safety
reasons,
the
system
can
only
be switched
on
once.
The
system
will
be
available
again
once
the
drive-ready
state
has
been
activaj
ted
and
deactivated
again.
Observe
the
information
regarding
the
intended
use
of
the
vehicle.
For
further
information: Your
own
safety,
see
page
8.
Adjusting
the
departure
time
via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
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6.Set
the
departure
time.7.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.
Adjusting
the
departure
time
using
the
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Select
the
required
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Aux.
climate
control/ventil.5.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Activating
the
departure
time
using
the
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Activate
the
desired
departure
time:


Tap
the
symbol.
Display
In
the
instrument
cluster:
The
engine
runs
for
the
purpose
of
operating
the
stationary
air
conditioning.
The
vehicle
is
not ready
to
drive.


,



Symbol
on
the
automatic
air
conditionj
ing
system
signals
that
a
departure
time
has been
activated.


The
symbol
flashes
when
the
Remote
Engine
Start
is
switched
on.
Vehicle
acknowledgement
signals
The
system
switch-on
is
acknowledged
by
twoflashes.
The
side
lights
remain
switched
on
while
the system
is
switched
on.
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
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.
Sun
visor
Glare
protectionFold
the
sun
visor
downwards
or
upwards.
Protection
from
glare
at
the
side
Folding
out
1.Fold
down
the
sun
visor.2.Unhook
the
sun
visor
from
its
holder
and
pivot
it
sideways
to
the
side
window.
Folding
up
To
close
the
sun
visor,
proceed
in
reverse
order.
Vanity
mirror
A
vanity
mirror
is
located
behind
a
cover
in
the sun
visor.
The
mirror
light
switches
on
when
thecover
is
opened.
Ashtrays
Front
centre
console
Opening
1.Press
the
cover.2.The
ashtray
is
located
in
one
of
the
cup
holdjers.
Fold
the
cover
of
the
ashtray
upwards.
Emptying
With
the
cover
closed,
pull
the
ashtray
out
of
thecup
holder.
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Safety
notes
WARNING
Contact
with
the
hot
heating
element
or
the
hot
socket
of
the
lighter
can
cause
burns.
Flammaj
ble
materials
can
catch
fire
if
the
lighter
is
dropj
ped
or
is
held
against
objects.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injury.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
Take
hold
of
the
lighter
by
its
handle.
Enj
sure
that
children
do
not
use
the
lighter.
NOTE
If
metallic
objects
fall
into
the
socket,
they
can
cause
a
short
circuit.
There
is
a
risk
of
material damage.
After
using
the
socket,
re-fit
the
lighter
or
socket
cover.
Front
centre
console
Press
the
cover.
The
lighter
is
located
between
the
cupholders.
Operation
Press
in
the
lighter.
The
lighter
can
be
removed
when it
pops
back
out.
Sockets
Principle
The
cigarette
lighter
attachment
can
be
used
as
a
socket
for
electrical
devices
when
standby state
or
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
General The
total
load
of
all
sockets
must
not
exceed
140
watts
at
12
volts.
To
avoid
damage
to
the
socket,
do
not
insert
an incompatible
plug.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Devices
and
cables,
for
example
portable
navij
gation
devices,
that
are
located
in
the
deployj ment
range
of
the
airbags
may
impede
airbag
deployment
or
be
thrown
around
the
vehicle
inj
terior
when
the
airbag
is
deployed.
There
is
a risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
devices
and
cablesare
not
in
the
deployment
range
of
the
airbags.
NOTE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
may operate
with
high
voltages
and
high
currents which
can
overload
or
damage
the
12-volt
on-board
network.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vej hicle
battery
to
the
starting
aid
terminals
in
the
engine
compartment.
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