2022 BMW M3 Owners Manual

Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
General
information
The
lower
anchors
may
be
used
to
attach
the
CRS
to
the
vehicle
seat
up
to
a
combined
child and
CRS
weight
of
65
lbs/30
kg
when
the
child
isrestrained
by
the
internal
harnesses.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
are
not
correctly
engaged,
the
protective
effect
of
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
is
lim#j
ited.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
lower
mountings
are
se#j
curely
engaged
and
that
the
LATCH
child
re#j
straint
fixing
system
fits
securely
against
the backrest.
Warning
The
attachment
points
for
child
restraint
sys#j tems
in
the
vehicle
are
intended
for
attaching child
restraint
systems
only.
When
other
ob#j
jects
are
mounted,
the
attachment
points
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Attach
only
child
restraint systems
at
the
corresponding
attachment
points.
PositionIconMeaningThe
corresponding
icon
shows
the
mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors.
Seats
equipped
with
lower
mountings
are
marked
with
a
pair,
(2),
of
LATCH
symbols.
For
vehicles
equipped
with
a
middle
seat:
It
is
not
recommended
to
use
the
inner
lower
mountings
of
standard
outer
LATCH
positions
to
fasten
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
middle
seat.
Use
the
ve#j
hicle
safety
belt
instead
for
the
middle
seat.
Before
installing
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
Pull
the
safety
belt
away
from
the
area
of
the
child
seat
mountings.
Assembly
of
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
1.Install
child
restraint
system,
see
manufactur#j
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information.2.Ensure
that
both
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Child
restraint
systemswith
tether
strap
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
upper
retaining
strap
is
incorrectly
used
for
the
child
restraint
system,
the
protective
ef#j fect
is
reduced.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Makesure
that
the
upper
retaining
strap
does
not
run
over
sharp
edges
and
is
not
twisted
as
it passes
the
upper
anchor.
Warning
If
the
rear
backrest
is
not
locked,
the
protective
effect
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limited
or there
is
none.
In
certain
situations,
for
instance
braking
maneuvers
or
in
case
of
an
accident,
the
rear
backrest
can
fold
forward.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
backrests
are
locked.
Warning
The
attachment
points
for
child
restraint
sys#j tems
in
the
vehicle
are
intended
for
attachingchild
restraint
systems
only.
When
other
ob#j
jects
are
mounted,
the
attachment
points
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Attach
only
child
restraint systems
at
the
corresponding
attachment
points.
Attachment
pointsIconMeaningThe
respective
icon
shows
the
attachment
point
for
the
upper
retaining
strap.
Seats
with
an
upper
top
tether
are
marked
with
this
icon.
It
is
located
on
the
rear
seat
backrest,
the
rear
shelf
or
the
rear
seat.
Routing
the
retaining
strap
1Driving
direction2Head
restraint3Hook
for
upper
retaining
strap4Attachment
point5Rear
shelf6Seat
backrest7Upper
retaining
strap
Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
attachment
point
1.Open
the
attachment
point
cover.2.Raise
the
head
restraint.3.Guide
the
upper
retaining
strap
between
the
supports
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
re#j
straint
to
the
attachment
point.
For
the
middle
seat,
guide
it
over
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
restraint
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4.Hook
the
hook
of
the
retaining
strap
to
the
at#jtachment
point.5.Tighten
the
retaining
strap
by
pulling
it
down.6.Lower
and
engage
head
restraints
as
needed.
Locking
the
doors
and
windows
in
the
rear
General
information In
certain
situations
it
may
be
advisable
to
securethe
rear
doors
and
windows,
for
instance
when
transporting
children.
Doors
Unlock
or
lock
the
safety
switch
on
the
rear
doors
with
the
integrated
key.
IconFunctionChild
safety
latch
is
unlocked.Child
safety
latch
is
locked.
The
door
can
now
be
opened
from
the
outside
only.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press
the
button
on
the
driver's
door.
This
disables
various
functions
so
that
they
can#j
not
be
operated
from
the
rear.
Additional
information:
Safety
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refer
to
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DrivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Start/Stop
button
Principle Pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
switches
drive-ready
state
on
or off.
Manual
transmission:
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on
when
you
depress
the
clutch
pedal
while
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button.
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
when
you
depress
the
brake
pedal
while
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button.
Pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
again
switches
the
drive-ready
state
back
off
and
standby
state
is
switched
back
on.
Additional
information:
'xDrive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
42.'xStandby
state,
refer
to
page
42.
Driving
away
1.Turn
on
drive
readiness.2.Apply
gear
position.3.Release
the
parking
brake.4.Drive
away.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
Principle
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
helps
save
fuel.
The
system
switches
off
the
engine
during
a
stop,
for
instance
in
traffic
jam
or
at
traffic
lights. Drive-ready
state
remains
switched
on.
The
en#j
gine
starts
automatically
for
driving
off.
General
information After
each
engine
start
using
the
Start/Stop
but#jton,
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ready.
Thefunction
is
activated
from
speeds
of
approx.3
mph/5
km/h.
Engine
stop
Functional
requirements Manual
transmission
The
engine
is
switched
off
automatically
during
a
stop
under
the
following
conditions:
'xNeutral
is
engaged
and
the
clutch
pedal
is not
pressed.'xThe
driver's
safety
belt
is
buckled
or
the
driv#jer's
door
is
closed.
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
The
engine
is
switched
off
automatically
during
a
stop
under
the
following
conditions:
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'xThe
selector
lever
is
in
selector
lever
positionD.'xThe
brake
pedal
remains
depressed
while
thevehicle
is
stationary
or
the
vehicle
is
held
byAutomatic
Hold.'xThe
driver's
safety
belt
is
buckled
or
the
driv#jer's
door
is
closed.
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
manual
engine
stop
If
the
engine
was
not
switched
off
automatically when
the
vehicle
stopped,
the
engine
can
be
switched
off
manually:
'xDepress
the
brake
pedal
forcefully
again
from
the
current
pedal
position.'xEngage
selector
lever
position
P.
When
all
functional
preconditions
are
fulfilled,
the engine
switches
off.
Air
conditioning
system
when
the
engine
is
switched
off
The
air
flow
from
the
air
conditioning
system
is
reduced
when
the
engine
is
switched
off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information The
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
indicates
that
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ready
for
an
automatic
engine
start.
The
display
indicates
that
the
conditions
for
an
automatic
en#j
gine
stop
have
not
been
met.
Indications
on
the
Control
Display
Total
time
with
switched-off
engine The
total
time
for
which
the
Auto
Start/Stopfunction
has
switched
off
the
engine
is
displayedin
the
trip
data.
The
total
time
is
automatically
reset
every
time
the
vehicle
is
refueled.
Functional
limitations The
engine
is
not
switched
off
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xIn
case
of
a
steep
downhill
grade.'xBrake
not
engaged
strongly
enough.'xThe
outside
temperature
is
high
and
auto#j
matic
climate
control
is
running.'xThe
car's
interior
has
not
yet
been
heated
or cooled
to
the
required
level.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
window
condensation
when
the
automatic
climate
control
is
switched
on.'xEngine
or
other
parts
not
at
operating
tem#j perature.'xEngine
cooling
is
required.'xThe
wheels
are
at
a
sharp
angle
or
the
steer#jing
wheel
is
being
turned.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xAt
higher
elevations.'xHood
is
unlocked.'xThe
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
is
activated.'xStop-and-go
traffic.'xM
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
selector
lever
position
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Starting
the
engine
Functional
requirements Manual
transmission
The
engine
starts
automatically
under
the
follow#j
ing
preconditions:'xBy
pressing
the
clutch
pedal.
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
The
engine
starts
automatically
under
the
follow#j
ing
preconditions:
'xBy
releasing
the
brake
pedal.'xWhen
Automatic
Hold
is
activated:
step
on
the
accelerator
pedal.
Driving
off
After
the
engine
starts,
accelerate
as
usual.
Safety
mode
After
the
engine
switches
off
automatically,
it
will not
start
again
automatically
if
any
one
of
the
fol#j
lowing
conditions
are
met:
'xThe
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled
and
the
driver's
door
is
open.'xHood
was
unlocked.
Some
indicator
lights
light
up
for
a
varied
length of
time.
The
engine
can
only
be
started
via
the
Start/Stop button.
System
limits
Even
if
driving
off
was
not
intended,
the
deacti#j vated
engine
starts
up
automatically
in
the
fol#jlowing
situations:
'xIn
case
of
excessive
warming
of
the
interiorwhen
air
conditioning
is
turned
on.'xIn
case
of
excessive
cooling
of
the
interior
when
the
heating
is
turned
on.'xIn
case
of
a
risk
of
window
condensation
when
the
automatic
climate
control
is
turned
on.'xIn
case
of
a
steering
operation.'xM
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
When
changing
from
gear
lever
position
D
to N
or
R.'xM
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
When
changing
from
gear
lever
position
P
to N,
D,
or
R.'xIn
case
of
seriously
discharged
vehicle
bat#j
tery.'xWhen
starting
an
oil
level
measurement.
Additional
functions
Auto
Start/
Stop
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try-specific
version,
the
vehicle
features
a
variety of
sensors
for
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
uses
this
information
to adapt
to
various
traffic
situations
in
a
proactive
manner.
For
instance,
this
applies
to
the
following
situa#j
tions:
'xWhen
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
stopping
time
is
expected
to
be
very
short,
the
engine
is
not
switched
off
automatically.
A
message
appears
on
the
Control
Display,
depending
on
the
situation.'xWhen
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
ve#j
hicle
needs
to
drive
off
immediately,
the
en#j
gine
is
started
automatically.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
ex#j
ample.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Principle
The
engine
is
not
automatically
switched
off.
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The
engine
is
started
during
an
automatic
engine
stop.
Via
button
Press
the
button.
Display
'xLED
comes
on:
auto
Start/Stop
function
is
deactivated.'xLED
goes
out:
auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ac#j tivated.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
General
information During
an
automatic
engine
stop,
the
vehicle
can
be
switched
off
permanently,
for
instance
when
leaving
it.
Manual
transmission
1.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.2.Shift
into
first
gear
or
reverse.3.Set
the
parking
brake.
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
1.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xSelector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
auto#j matically.2.Set
the
parking
brake.
Automatic
deactivation
General
information
In
certain
situations,
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
deactivated
automatically
for
safety
reasons,
for
instance
if
no
driver
is
detected.
Malfunction
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
no
longer
switches off
the
engine
automatically.
A
Check
Control message
is
displayed.
It
is
possible
to
continuedriving.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer'sservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
Parking
brake
Principle
The
parking
brake
is
used
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
when
it
is
parked.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
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'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
thecurb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
Parking
brake
Setting
With
a
stationary
vehicle Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
illuminates
red.
The
parking
brake
is
set.
While
driving
General
information
To
use
as
emergency
brake
while
driving.
Pull
the
switch
and
hold
it.
The
vehiclebrakes
hard
while
the
switch
is
being
pulled.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#jter
illuminates
red,
a
signal
sounds,
and
the
brake
lights
illuminate.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
With
Emergency
Stop
Assistant Pull
the
switch
briefly
to
activate
the
emer#j
gency
stop
function.
Additional
information:
Emergency
Stop
Assistant,
refer
to
page
207.
Releasing
Releasing
manually1.Turn
on
drive
readiness.2.

Manual
transmission:
press
the
switch
while
the
brake
pedal
is
pressed.
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