2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

WARNING
Incorrect
use
of
the
coat
hooks
can
present
a
danger,
for
example
if
objects
are
thrown
around
as
a
result
of
braking
or
evasive
action. There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
for
example
items
of
clothing,
on
the
coat
hooks.
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compartmentVehicle
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.
Loads
Safety
notes
WARNING
A
high
gross
vehicle
weight
can
make
the
tyres overheat,
causing
internal
damage
and
a
sudjden
loss
of
tyre
inflation
pressure.
Handling
characteristics
may
be
adversely
affected,
for
example
reduced
directional
stability,
longer
stopping
distance
and
altered
steering
characj teristics.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pleasecomply
with
the
permitted
load
index
of
thetyre,
and
do
not
exceed
the
permitted
gross
vej
hicle
weight.
WARNING
If
the
permitted
total
weight
and
the
permitted
axle
loads
are
exceeded,
the
operational
safety of
the
vehicle
is
no
longer
guaranteed.
There
isa
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
exceed
the
permittedtotal
weight
and
permitted
axle
loads.
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
a
cable
to
the
vehicle,
for
example
mobile
telephones,
may
be
thrown
around
the
interior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
when
braking
or
carrying
out
an
evasive
maj noeuvre.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Ensure
thatloose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
cable
to
the
vehicle
are
secured
in
place
in
the
interior.
WARNING
Incorrectly
stowed
objects
may
slip
or
be thrown
into
the
interior,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
when
braking
or
carryj
ing
out
an
evasive
manoeuvre.
Vehicle
occuj
pants
could
be
struck
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and
secure
objects
and
the
load
correctly.
NOTE
Liquids
in
the
luggage
compartment
may
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage. Ensure
that
no
liquids
leak
out
into
the
luggage
compartment.
Stowing
and
securing
loads
in
the
vehicle
'xWrap
protective
material
around
any
sharp
corners
and
edges
on
the
load.'xHeavy
loads:
stow
as
far
forward
and
as
low
down
as
possible,
ideally
directly
behind
the rear
backrests.'xVery
heavy
loads:
stow
as
far
forward
as
posj
sible,
low
down
and
directly
behind
the
rear seat
backrests.
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there
are
no
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the
back
seat,
insert
both
outer
seat
belts
intothe
respective
opposite
buckles.'xFully
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
if
a
largeload
is
to
be
stowed.'xDo
not
stack
load
items
above
the
upperedge
of
the
backrests.'xSmall
and
lightweight
loads:
secure
with
tenj
sioning
straps
or,
depending
on
the
equipj ment,
a
luggage
compartment
net
or
other
suitable
straps.'xLarge
and
heavy
loads:
secure
with
lashing straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
luggage
compartment
General
Load-securing
equipment,
for
example
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps
or
luggage
nets,
must
be
secured
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
boot.
Lashing
eyes
Four
lashing
eyes
are
located
in
the
luggage compartment
for
securing
loads.
Bag
holders
General
In
the
luggage
compartment
there
is
a
bag
holder
on
the
left-hand
side.
Safety
note
WARNING
Incorrect
use
of
the
bag
holders
can
present
a danger,
for
example
if
objects
are
flung
around
in
the
event
of
braking
and
evasive
manoeuj
vres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damj
age.
Only
hang
light
objects,
for
example
shopj ping
bags,
on
the
bag
holders.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
luggage
compartment
if
suitably
secured.
Net
Smaller
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
left-hand
or
right-hand
side.
Move
the
net
down to
transport
larger
objects.
Side
storage
compartment,right
There
is
a
storage
compartment
on
the
right
sideof
the
luggage
compartment.
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Side
storage
compartment,left
There
is
a
storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
of
the
luggage
compartment.
Through-loading
system
Principle
The
boot
can
be
expanded
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General The
rear
backrest
is
split
40m20m40.
The
rear
seat
backrests
on
each
side
and
the
middle
part
can
be
folded
down
individually.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from the
luggage
compartment.
The
rear
backrests
can
be
folded
down
individually
from
the
rear.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Risk
of
entrapment
when
folding
down
the
rear backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Before
folding
down,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
head
restraint
is
kept
clear.
WARNING
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured
cargo
may
be
flung
into
the
interior,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
or
evasive
manoeuvres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
it
has
been
folded
back.
WARNING
If
the
seat
is
not
adjusted
properly
or
the
child seat
has
been
installed
incorrectly,
the
child
rej straint
system
may
have
limited
stability
or
maynot
be
stable
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
oreven
death.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
rests
firmly
against
the
backrest.
Wherj ever
possible,
adapt
the
backrest
angle
of
all
the
relevant
seat
backrests
and
adjust
the
seats
correctly.
Make
sure
that
the
seats
and
their
backrests
are
correctly
engaged
or
locked.
If possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints,
or
remove
them.
NOTE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
matej
rial
damage.
When
folding
down,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest including
head
restraint
is
kept
clear.
Folding
rear
backrest
down
from
the
boot
1.Unlock
the
belt
lock
of
the
centre
seat
belt
in
the
rear
passenger
compartment
with
the seat
belt
tongue
of
another
seat
belt.2.Insert
the
seat
belt
tongue
at
the
end
of
theseat
belt
into
the
designated
mounting
on
the
storage
shelf.3.Push
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4.Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
luggage
compartment
to
unlock
the
rear
seat
backj
rest.
The
unlocked
rear
seat
backrest
moves
slightly
to
the
front.5.Fold
the
rear
backrest
forward.
Folding
back
the
rear
backrest
Fold
the
rear
backrest
back
into
seat
position
and
engage.
Folding
down
the
middle
part
1.Fold
down
the
middle
head
restraint.2.Pull
the
lever
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BMW
M3
technologyVehicle
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.
High
performance
engine
General The
high-performance
engine
generates
a
maxijmum
output
of
353
kW,
in
the
Competition
model
375
kW
and
a
maximum
torque
of
550
Nm,
in
the
Competition
model
650
Nm
from
a
displacement
of
3
litres.
With
its
spontaneous
responsiveness,
a
very
broad
usable
engine
speed
range
is
produced.
The
maximum
engine
speed
is
electronically
regulated
at
7200
rpm.
Due
to
the
powerful
engine
dynamics,
the
maxij
mum
engine
speed
is
limited
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Driving
hot
During
the
engine
warm-up
phase,
the
high
perj formance
engine
runs
slightly
more
roughly
due
to
the
emission
control.
Depending
on
the
system,
the
cold
start
is
carj ried
out
with
an
increased
idle
speed,
whichmakes
the
exhaust
system
louder.
For
further
information:
Revolution
counter,
see
page
175.
Engine
oil
temperature,
see
page
175.
M
compound
brakes
General
The
high
performance
brake
system
has
ventilaj
ted
compound
brake
discs.
The
specific
design
can
cause
temporary
funcj
tional
noises
to
occur
after
a
long
period
of
low loading.
The
functional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
effij ciency,
operational
safety
or
endurance
of
the brake.
Braking
correctly To
avoid
functional
noises,
it
is
desirable
to
load
them
at
regular
intervals
with
some
shaper
brakj
ing
operations.
Make
sure
that
the
traffic
situaj
tion
permits
the
braking
operations.
If
the
brake
discs
are
wet,
the
brake
system
can be
braked
dry
to
stop
any
noise.
M
Carbon
ceramic
brakes
General The
high
performance
brake
system
has
ventilaj
ted
carbon-ceramic
brake
discs.
The
material-specific
properties
can
cause
inj
creased
functional
noises
when
braking,
for
exj
ample
during
a
long
period
of
low
loading
or
shortly
before
the
vehicle
comes
to
a
standstill
in
wet
conditions.
The
functional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
effij ciency,
operational
safety
and
endurance
of
the brake.
Due
to
the
effect
of
wetness
and
salt
spray,
for
example,
after
using
a
car
wash,
condensation overnight,
driving
in
rain
etc.,
the
braking
effectmay
correspond
to
a
conventional
braking
sysj
tem.
This
reduced
braking
effect
can
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pensated
for
by
greater
pedal
pressure,
as
neej
ded.
Braking
and
washing
correctlyTo
avoid
functional
noises,
it
is
desirable
to
load
them
at
regular
intervals
with
some
shaper
brakj
ing
operations.
Make
sure
that
the
traffic
situaj
tion
permits
the
braking
operations.
If
the
brake
discs
are
wet,
the
brake
system
can be
braked
dry
to
stop
any
noise.
First
clean
brake
discs
and
callipers
with
a
steam
cleaner
or
high-pressure
cleaner
before
washing
the
vehicle
in
an
automatic
washing
bay
or
car
wash.
This
prevents
salt
crystals,
for
example,
from
causing
crusty
deposits
or
build-up
to
form
if
the
vehicle
then
remains
stationary
for
a
period
of
time.
The
cleaning
effect
of
automatic
car
washes
generally
not
sufficient
for
this
in
the
wheel
area.
Drivetrain
In
this
vehicle,
particular
attention
is
paid
to
the
direct
connection
from
the
engine
to
the
drivej train.
Due
to
the
torsionally
stiff
design
of
thedrivetrain,
as
usual
in
a
sports
car,
the
transmisj
sion
of
the
torque
is
can
also
be
heard.
When
there
are
load
changes,
it
can
thereforecause
clattering
noises.
The
clicking
noises
do
not
affect
the
function
or
lifetime
of
the
compoj nents.
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precautionsVehicle
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.
Running
in
General Moving
parts
need
to
adjust
to
each
other.
The
following
notes
will
help
to
maximise
the
vej hicle's
lifetime
and
efficiency.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
when
running
in.
Safety
note
WARNING
New
parts
and
components
can
cause
safety and
Driver
Assistance
Systems
to
respond
witha
delay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
newparts
have
been
installed
or
if
the
vehicle
isnew,
drive
moderately
and
take
action
promptly
if
necessary.
Please
comply
with
running-in
procedures
for
the
corresponding
parts
and
components.
Engine,
gearbox
and
differential
Up
to
2000
km,
1200
miles
Drive
with
alternating
revolutions
and
speeds,
but do
not
exceed
5500
rpm
and
170
km/h,106
mph.
Generally
avoid
kick-down
and
driving
under
full load.
At
2000
km,
1200
milesHave
maintenance
conduct
a
drive-in
service.
From
2000
km,
1200
miles
to
5000
km,
3100
miles
Revolutions
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be
increased
to
a
continuous
speed
of
220
km/h,
137
mph.
The
maximum
speed
of
250
km/h,
155
mph
is
only
to
be
used
briefly,
for
example
when
overj
taking.
Tyres Due
to
the
manufacturing
process,
new
tyres
do
not
achieve
their
full
road
grip
immediately.
Drive
moderately
for
the
first
300
km,
200
miles.
Brake
system
M
Compound
brake:
Brake
discs
and
pads
of
the
M
Compound
brake only
achieve
their
full
effectiveness
after
apj
prox.
500
km,
300
miles.
Drive
moderately
during this
running-in
period.
M
Carbon
ceramic
brake:
Brake
discs
and
pads
of
the
M
Carbon
ceramic brake
only
achieve
their
full
effectiveness
afterapprox.
1000
km,
600
miles.
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