2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

'xIf
the
vehicle
is
not
used
for
a
period
of
one
month
or
longer.
Safety
note
NOTE
Incompatible
external
battery
chargers
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
material damage.
Use
battery
chargers
that
have
been
categorised
as
suitable
for
the
respective
vehij
cle
type
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer.
Observe the
maximum
charge
voltage.
Maximum
charge
voltage:
14.4
Volt.
NOTE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
may operate
with
high
voltages
and
high
currentswhich
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.
Battery
charger
Battery
chargers
developed
especially
for
the
vej
hicle
and
suitable
for
the
on-board
network
can
be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj
facturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Charging
the
battery Only
charge
the
battery
via
the
starting
aid
termij
nals
in
the
engine
compartment
and
with
the
enj gine
switched
off.
For
further
information:
Starting
aid
terminals,
see
page
384.
Power
failure Following
an
electrical
power
failure,
some
equipment
will
have
to
be
reinitialised
or
individj
ual
settings
will
need
to
be
updated,
for
example:
'xWith
memory
function:
save
positions
again.'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.'xGlass
sunroof:
initialise
system.
Storing
the
battery
Observe
the
following
information
on
storing
vej hicle
batteries:
'xStore
the
battery
in
a
cool
and
dry
place.'xProtect
the
battery
from
direct
sunlight
and
frost.'xOnly
clean
the
battery
with
a
damp,
anti-static
cloth.'xStore
the
battery
upright
and
secure
it
against
falling
over.'xInstall
the
oldest
batteries
first.'xDo
not
remove
the
protective
cap
from
the contacts.'xCharge
or
install
the
battery
by
the
date
onthe
battery
label
at
the
latest.
Once
fullycharged,
the
battery
will
work
for
another
10
months.
Disposing
of
the
old
battery
Dispose
of
old
batteries
at
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
hand
them
in
to
an
authorised
colj lecting
point.
Batteries
filled
with
acid
should
be
transported
upright.
Protect
batteries
against
falling
over
when
in
transit.
Warranty
See
the
vehicle
purchase
contract
for
informaj
tion
on
the
battery
warranty.
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Fuses
General
The
fuses
are
located
at
different
positions
in
the
vehicle.
Safety
note
WARNING
Incorrect
or
repaired
fuses
can
overload
electrij cal
cables
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Do
not
repair
blown
fuses
or
replace
them
with
fuses
with
a
different
colour
or
amp
rating.
In
the
interior
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
interior,
behind
a
cover
in
the
front
seat
passenger
footwell.
Undo
fastenings,
arrow,
and
open
cover.
The
fuse
box
is
located
at
the
front
right.
Inside
the
luggage
compartment
The
fuses
are
located
behind
a
cover
on
the
right-hand
side
in
the
luggage
compartment.
Remove
the
cover
from
the
right-hand
trim
panel.
The
fuse
box
may
be
located
behind
sound
insuj lation.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
as
well
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/fusej
card.
Where
applicable,
information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations
is
also
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Other
fuse
boxes
There
are
other
fuse
boxes
in
the
vehicle.
In
the
event
of
a
fault,
contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Replacing
fusesThe
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
havingfuses
changed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj
facturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a specialist
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Help
in
case
of
a
breakdownVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
lights
The
button
is
located
in
the
centre
console.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
inside
the
boot
lid.
Press
the
release
catch,
arrow
1,
and
swivel
the
cover
down,
arrow
2.
First-aid
kit
General Some
items
in
the
kit
have
a
limited
life.
Check
the
use-by
dates
of
the
contents
regularly and
replace
any
items
that
have
expired
in
good
time.
Storage
The
first-aid
kit
is
located
in
the
right
storage
compartment
of
the
boot.
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
Principle BMW
Group
Roadside
Assistance
can
be
conjtacted
if
you
require
help
in
the
event
of
a
breakj
down.
General
In
the
case
of
a
breakdown,
data
on
the
vehicle
condition
can
be
transferred
to
the
BMW
Roadj
side
Assistance.
It
is
possible
that
malfunctions
can
be
remedied
directly.
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There
are
various
ways
of
contacting
BMWRoadside
Assistance.'xVia
a
Check
Control
message.
Supplementary
text
messages,
see page
169.'xCalling
with
a
mobile
phone.'xVia
the
BMW
Connected
app.
Depending
on
the
national-market
version
and
vehicle
type,
a
different
Roadside
Assistance provider
can
be
assigned
via
the
ConnectedDrive
customer
portal
if
necessary.
Operating
requirements
'xActivated
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipj ment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
ConnectedDrive
services.'xMobile
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Starting
manually
When
equipped
with
Teleservices,
support
is
provided
first
through
Teleservice
Diagnosis
and
then
by
Teleservice
Assistance
if
required.
1.APPS2.Installed
apps3.BMW
Assistance4.If
necessary,
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
A
voice
connection
is
established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice
Diagnosis
enables
the
detailed
vehij
cle
data
required
for
diagnosis
to
be
transferred via
mobile
communications.
This
data
is
transferjred
automatically.
It
may
be
necessary
to
apj
prove
this
on
the
Control
Display.
Teleservice
Assistance
Teleservice
Assistance
is
a
country-specific
feaj
ture
that
allows
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
to
carry
out
a
more
in-depth
diagnosis
of
the
vehij
cle
via
mobile
communications.
Teleservice
Assistance
can
be
started
after
a
rej
quest
by
BMW
Roadside
Assistance.1.Park
the
vehicle
safely.2.Apply
the
parking
brake.3.Control
Display
is
switched
on.4.Confirm
Teleservice
Assistance.
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Principle
BMW
Group
Accident
Assistance
can
be
contacj
ted
if
help
is
required
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
General If
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
a
minor
to
moderj
ately
severe
accident,
which
did
not
trigger
any
airbags,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
corresponding
text
message
also
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
When
BMW
Accident
Assistance
is
activated,data
on
the
vehicle
condition
is
transferred
to
BMW.
Depending
on
the
national-market
version
and
vehicle
type,
a
different
accident
assistance
proj vider
can
be
assigned
via
the
ConnectedDrive
customer
portal
if
necessary.
Operating
requirements
'xActivated
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipj ment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
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services.'xMobile
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Accident
Assistance
If
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A
text
message
prompting
the
driver
to
call
BMW
Accident
Assistance
is
shown
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
The
connection
can
be
established
directly:
Contact
accident
assistance
The
Check
Control
message
for
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
called
up
from
the
saved
Check
Control
messages
for
a
certain
length
of
time.
For
further
information:
Check
Control,
see
page
168.
Starting
manually BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
contacj
ted
independently
of
the
automatic
accident
dej tection
function.1.APPS2.Installed
apps3.BMW
Assistance4.BMW
Accident
Assistance
Follow
the
displays
on
the
control
display.
A
voice
connection
is
established.
Emergency
call
Statutory
emergency
call
Principle The
system
can
be
used
to
trigger
an
emerj
gency
call
automatically
or
manually
in
emerj
gency
situations.
General Press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency
only.
The
emergency
call
establishes
a
connection
toa
public
emergency
call
number.
This
depends
on
factors
such
as
the
specific
mobile
telephone
network
and
national
regulaj
tions.
The
emergency
call
is
placed
using
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
and
cannot
be
switched off.
For
technical
reasons,
it
might
not
be
possible
to
make
an
emergency
call
in
highly
adverse
condij
tions.
Overview
SOS
button.
Operating
requirements
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xEmergency
call
system
is
functional.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligent emergency
call:
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
is
activated.
Automatic
triggering
In
certain
circumstances,
for
example
deployj
ment
of
the
airbags,
an
emergency
call
may
be
placed
automatically
immediately
after
an
accij
dent
of
appropriate
severity.
An
automatic
emerj
gency
call
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS button.
Manual
triggering
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and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
in
the
button
area
is
illuminated
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green
when
the
emerj
gency
call
has
been
activated.
If
a
cancellation
request
is
displayed
on
the Control
Display,
the
emergency
call
can
becancelled.
If
the
situation
permits,
wait
in
the
vehicle
unj til
voice
contact
has
been
established.'xThe
LED
flashes
green
when
the
connection
to
the
emergency
number
has
been
estabj
lished.
In
the
case
of
an
emergency
call,
data
is
sent to
the
public
rescue
coordination
centre
in
orj
der
to
decide
what
rescue
measures
are
rej
quired.
The
data
may
include,
for
example,
the
current
position
of
the
vehicle,
if
this
can
be
determined.
For
information
on
data
transfer
and
storage: Statutory
emergency
call
system,
see
page
15.
Even
if
the
vehicle
occupants
can
no
longer hear
the
rescue
coordination
centre
throughthe
loudspeakers,
the
rescue
coordination
centre
may
still
be
able
to
hear
the
vehicle
occupants
speak.
The
rescue
coordination
centre
ends
the
emerj
gency
call.
Malfunction
The
emergency
call
function
may
be
impaired.
The
LED
near
the
emergency
call
button
illumij nates
for
approximately
30
seconds.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Have
checks
performed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Principle
The
system
can
be
used
to
trigger
an
emerj
gency
call
automatically
or
manually
in
emerj
gency
situations.
General Press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency
only.
The
intelligent
emergency
call
system
estabj lishes
a
connection
with
the
BMW
emergencycall
centre.
Even
if
no
emergency
call
through
BMW
is
posj
sible,
in
some
cases
an
emergency
call
may
still
be
established
to
a
public
emergency
call
numj
ber.
This
depends
on
factors
such
as
the
specific
mobile
telephone
network
and
national
regulaj
tions.
For
technical
reasons,
it
might
not
be
possible
to
make
an
emergency
call
in
highly
adverse
condij
tions.
Overview
SOS
button.
Operating
requirements
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xEmergency
call
system
is
functional.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligent emergency
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triggering
In
certain
circumstances,
for
example
deployj
ment
of
the
airbags,
an
emergency
call
may
be
placed
automatically
immediately
after
an
accij
dent
of
appropriate
severity.
An
automatic
emerj
gency
call
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS button.
Manual
triggering1.Tap
on
cover
flap.2.Press
and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
in
the
button
area
is
illuminated
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green
when
the
emerj
gency
call
has
been
activated.
If
a
cancellation
request
is
displayed
on
the Control
Display,
the
emergency
call
can
becancelled.
If
the
situation
permits,
wait
in
the
vehicle
unj til
voice
contact
has
been
established.'xThe
LED
flashes
green
when
the
connection
to
the
emergency
number
has
been
estabj
lished.
When
an
emergency
call
is
made
via
BMW, data,
for
example
the
vehicle's
position
if
this
can
be
determined,
is
sent
to
the
public emergency
call
centre
in
order
to
decide
what
rescue
measures
are
required.
If
questions
asked
by
the
emergency
call
centre
remain
unanswered,
rescue
measures
are
implemented
automatically.
Even
if
the
vehicle
occupants
can
no
longer hear
the
emergency
call
centre
through
theloudspeakers,
the
emergency
call
centre
may
still
be
able
to
hear
the
vehicle
occupants
speak.
The
emergency
call
centre
ends
the
emergency
call.
Fire
extinguisher
Principle
The
fire
extinguisher
can
be
used
to
put
out
vehij
cle
fires.
General Depending
on
the
vehicle's
equipment
and
the
country
variant,
the
vehicle
may
have
a
fire
extinj
guisher.
Safety
note
WARNING
Incorrect
use
of
the
fire
extinguisher
can
cause injury.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Observe
the
inj
formation
below
when
using
the
fire
extinj
guisher:
'xDo
not
inhale
the
extinguishing
agent.
If
the
extinguishing
agent
is
inhaled,
move the
casualty
out
into
the
fresh
air.
If
thecasualty
experiences
breathing
difficulties,
contact
a
doctor
immediately.'xDo
not
allow
the
extinguishing
agent
to
come
into
contact
with
the
skin.
Proj
longed
contact
with
the
extinguishing
agent
can
cause
the
skin
to
dry
out.'xDo
not
allow
the
extinguishing
agent
to
come
into
contact
with
the
eyes.
In
the
event
of
contact
with
the
eyes,
rinse
them
immediately
with
plenty
of
water.
In
case
of
prolonged
discomfort,
contact
a
doctor.
Overview
The
fire
extinguisher
is
located
at
the
front
of
the
front
passenger
seat.
Removing
the
fire
extinguisher Open
the
buckles
on
the
retaining
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fire
extinguisherTo
use
the
fire
extinguisher,
follow
the
manufacjturer's
instructions
on
the
fire
extinguisher
and
the
information
supplied
with
it.
Stowing
the
fire
extinguisher1.Insert
the
fire
extinguisher
into
the
holder.2.Hook
in
and
close
the
buckles.
Maintenance
and
refilling
Have
the
fire
extinguisher
checked
every
2
years
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Make
a
note
of
the
next
maintenance
date
for the
fire
extinguisher.
Replace
the
fire
extinguisher
after
use
or
have
it refilled.
Starting
aid
GeneralIf
the
vehicle
battery
is
discharged,
the
engine
can
be
started
from
another
vehicle's
battery
usj
ing
two
jump
leads.
Only
use
jump
leads
with
fully
insulated
terminal
clamps.
Safety
notes
DANGER
Touching
live
components
can
result
in
an
electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Do
not
touch
any
components
that
could
be
live.
WARNING
Connecting
the
jump
leads
in
the
wrong
sej quence
can
cause
sparks.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury.
Please
comply
with
the
correct
sequence
when
connecting.
NOTE
Contact
between
the
bodywork
of
the
two
vej
hicles
can
result
in
a
short
circuit
during
starting aid.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Makesure
there
is
no
contact
between
the
bodyjwork.
Preparations
1.Check
whether
the
battery
in
the
other
vehij
cle
shows
12
volts.
Information
about
the
voltage
is
provided
on
the
battery.2.Switch
off
the
engine
of
the
other
vehicle.3.Switch
off
any
power
consumers
in
both
vej
hicles.
Jump-starting
connections
The
jump-starting
connection
in
the
engine compartment
serves
as
the
positive
battery
terj
minal.
A
special
connection
on
the
body
serves
as
the
negative
battery
terminal
in
the
engine
compartj ment.
For
further
information:
Overview
of
the
engine
compartment,
see
page
361.
Open
the
lid
of
the
positive
battery
terminal.
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