2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

GestureOperationFunctionSlowly
move
your
hand
in
a
clockwise
circle
with
your
index
finger
pointing
forward.
Gesture
is
detected
after
approximately
one
circular
movement.To
increase
the
volume.Slowly
move
your
hand
in
an
anticlockwise
circle
with
your
index
finger
pointing
forward.
Gesture
is
detected
after
approximately
one
circular
movement.To
reduce
the
volume.Pinch
your
thumb
and
index
finger
together
and move
your
hand
horizontally
right
or
left.Surround
View:
rotate
camera
view.
This
gesture
is
only
possible
with
the
vehicle
at
standstill.Move
your
index
and
middle
fingers
apart
and
exj
tend
them
forwards.Individually
assignable
gesture.With
your
thumb
stretched
out
to
the
left,
move
your
fist
back
and
forth.Skip
function
backwards.
The
previous
music
track
is
played.With
your
thumb
stretched
out
to
the
right,
move your
fist
back
and
forth.Skip
function
forwards.
The
next
music
track
is
played.Stretch
out
all
five
fingers,
make
a
fist
and
then stretch
out
all
five
fingers
again.Individually
assignable
gesture.Assign
gesture
individually
General Depending
on
the
equipment,
gestures
can
beindividually
assigned
to
functions
as
follows:'xRoute
guidance
to
home
address.'xVoice
control.'xMute/playback.'xRecent
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'xMessages.'xMusic
detection.'xNo
function.
Selecting
the
function
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Gesture
control5.Function
assignment
gesture
1
or
Function
assignment
gesture
26.Select
the
desired
setting.
System
limits
Detection
of
gestures
by
the
camera
in
the
headjliner
can
be
disrupted
under
the
following
cirj
cumstances:
'xThe
camera
lens
is
covered.'xThere
are
objects
on
the
rear-view
mirror.'xThe
camera
lens
is
contaminated,
clean
the camera
lens.
Sensors
and
camera
lenses,
see
page
392.'xThe
gesture
is
performed
outside
the
detecj
tion
area.'xWearing
of
gloves
or
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BMW
Remote
Software
UpgradeVehicle
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.
BMW
Remote
SoftwareUpgrade
Principle
The
Remote
Software
Upgrade
can
be
used
to
update
the
vehicle
software.
The
Remote
Softj ware
Upgrade
provides
new
functions,
functionalenhancements
or
quality
improvements.
General BMW
recommends
carrying
out
the
RemoteSoftware
Upgrade
as
soon
as
it
becomes
availj
able.
The
data
for
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
is
automatically
downloaded
to
the
vehicle
when available.
For
safety
reasons,
it
is
only
possible
to
install the
downloaded
upgrade
while
at
a
standstill.
The
installation
will
not
begin
until
it
has
been
confirmed
at
the
vehicle.
'xInstallation
can
take
around
20
minutes.'xInstallation
cannot
be
interrupted.'xThe
vehicle
cannot
be
used
during
installaj
tion.'xYou
may
leave
the
vehicle
during
installation.Safety
note
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger
themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehiclekey
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Validity
of
Owner's
Handbook
Vehicle
production At
the
time
of
production
in
the
factory,
the
prinjted
Owner's
Handbook
provides
up-to-date
injformation.
After
a
software
update
in
the
vehicle
After
a
vehicle
software
update
m
for
example,
a
Remote
Software
Upgrade
m
the
integrated Owner's
Handbook
for
the
vehicle
will
containupdated
information.
Operating
requirements An
active
ConnectedDrive
contract
is
required
in
order
to
use
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade.
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Version
informationGeneralThe
version
information
describes
the
updates
contained
in
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade.
The version
information
can
be
shown
on
the
ControlDisplay
during
the
download
and
following
sucj
cessful
completion
of
the
installation.
The
inforj
mation
is
available
at
all
times
in
the
Connectedj Drive
customer
portal.
Displaying
the
version
information1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Remote
Software
Upgrade5.Installed
version:
Register
with
the
ConnectedDrive
customer
porjtal
on
the
Internet
at:
www.bmw-connecteddrive.com.
Searching
for
and
downloadingan
upgrade
General There
are
various
ways
of
searching
for
anddownloading
an
upgrade:
'xAutomatically.'xVia
iDrive.'xVia
BMW
Connected
app.
Automatic
download
The
data
for
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
is automatically
downloaded
to
the
vehicle
whenavailable.
There
is
no
need
to
approve
the
downj
load.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Remote
Software
Upgrade5.Search
for
upgrades6.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Via
BMW
Connected
app
1.Download
the
upgrade
to
your
smartphone
in
the
BMW
Connected
app
when
available.2.Follow
the
instructions
in
the
BMW
Connecj ted
app.3.Establish
the
connection
to
the
vehicle.'xiOS:
Bluetooth
audio
and
WLAN.'xAndroid:
WLAN
in
the
vehicle.
The
upgrade
data
will
only
transfer
from
the
smartphone
to
the
vehicle
while
driving.
4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
For
further
information:
Connecting
mobile
devices
to
the
vehicle,
see
page
79.
Installing
the
upgrade
immediately
General If
the
upgrade
has
downloaded
successfully,
itcan
be
installed
once
the
vehicle
has
beenparked.
The
installation
can
be
carried
out
immej
diately
after
download.
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
control
display. Following
a
successful
upgrade,
booked
servicesm
for
example
RTTI
m
are
automatically
activatedagain
while
driving.
Operating
requirements
'xAdequate
charge
state
of
the
battery.'xThe
outside
temperature
is
above
-10


'xSteptronic
transmission:
selector
lever
posijtion
P
is
engaged.'xEngine
is
sufficiently
cooled.'xAutomatic
engine
start
for
stationary
air
conj
ditioning
is
not
activated
via
iDrive.
Preparing
the
vehicle
'xPark
the
vehicle
in
a
safe
place
off
the
public roads.'xMobile
phone
reception
must
be
guaranteedso
that
an
error
message
can
be
sent
if
the
installation
is
cancelled,
for
example.'xClose
the
windows.'xClose
the
glass
sunroof.'xClose
the
boot
lid.'xRemove
devices
that
consume
energy,
for example
mobile
telephone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
the
vehicle
to
start
the
installation.'xSwitch
off
the
exterior
lights.
Other
vehicle-dependent
operating
requirements
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Installing
an
upgrade
later The
upgrade
can
be
installed
later
on.
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Remote
Software
Upgrade5.Start
upgrade
now
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
control
display.
Functional
limitations
During
the
upgrade,
many
of
the
functions
are
temporarily
unavailable,
for
example:
'xHazard
warning
lights.'xCentral
locking
system.'xSide
lights.'xHorn.'xAlarm
system.'xEmergency
call.'xPower
window
switches.'xGlass
sunroof.'xLocking
of
the
fuel
filler
flap.
The
driver's
door
can
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
outside
with
the
integrated
key.
Malfunction
In
the
event
of
a
malfunction,
follow
the
instrucj
tions
on
the
Control
Display
or
in
the
BMW
Conj
nected
app.
If
the
malfunction
cannot
be
rectified,
contact
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj
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General
settingsVehicle
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.
Time
Setting
the
time
zone
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Date
and
time5.Time
zone:6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Setting
the
time
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Date
and
time5.Time:6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
hours
are displayed.7.Press
the
Controller.8.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
minutesare
displayed.9.OKSetting
the
time
format1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Date
and
time5.Time
format:6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Automatic
time
setting
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
time,
date
and,
if
necessary,
time
zone
are
updated
automatij
cally.
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Date
and
time5.Automatic
time
setting
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Date
Setting
the
date
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Date
and
time5.Date:6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
day
is displayed.7.Press
the
Controller.8.Select
the
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Setting
the
date
format1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Date
and
time5.Date
format:6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Language
Selecting
the
language
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Language5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Selecting
the
units
of measurement
Depending
on
the
country
specifications,
it
ispossible
to
select
the
units
of
measurement
for
various
values,
for
example
consumption,
distanj
ces
and
temperature.
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Units5.Select
the
desired
menu
item.6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Driver
Attention
Camera
Principle
The
instrument
cluster
contains
a
camera
which
monitors
the
driver's
activity.
The
camera
evaluj ates
the
head
position
and
opening
of
the
eyes
in
order
to
analyse
the
attentiveness
of
the
driver. This
system
supports
various
vehicle
assistance
systems,
for
example:
'xAttentiveness
assistant.'xSteering
and
lane
control
assistant
with
Asj
sisted
Driving
Plus.
Activating/deactivating
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Driver
Attention
Camera5.Select
the
desired
setting.
System
limits
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
may
have
limitedfunctionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
examj
ple:
'xIf
the
Driver
Attention
Camera
is
covered
by
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xIf
the
driver
is
wearing
sunglasses
that
block
infrared
light.
Journey
data
settings
Principle
The
intervals
at
which
the
journey
data
is
reset can
be
adjusted.
Resetting
journey
data
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4.Reset
journey
data5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Speed
warning
Principle
The
system
can
be
used
to
set
a
speed
limit
which
triggers
a
warning
when
it
is
exceeded.
General The
warning
is
repeated
if
the
vehicle
speed
exj
ceeds
the
set
speed
limit
again,
after
it
has
dropj
ped
below
5
km/h/3
mph.
Adjusting
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Speed
warning5.Warning
at:6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
speed
is displayed.7.Press
the
Controller.
Activating/deactivating
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Speed
warning5.Speed
warning
Setting
the
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Speed
warning5.Select
current
speedActivating/deactivating
information
windows
Information
windows
are
automatically
shown
onthe
Control
Display
for
some
functions.
Some
of
these
information
windows
can
be
activated
or
deactivated.
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Pop-ups5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Control
display
Brightness
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Control
display5.Brightness
at
night6.Press
the
Controller.7.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
brightj ness
is
obtained.8.Press
the
Controller.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Depending
on
the
lighting
conditions,
the
brightj
ness
adjustment
may
not
be
immediately
appaj
rent.
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