2022 BMW M3 Owners Manual

Storage
If
the
sport
tires
are
not
used
for
a
long
period
of
time,
we
recommend
removing
the
wheels
from the
vehicle
and
lowering
the
tire
inflation
pres#j
sure
to
half
the
level
specified
by
the
manufac#j turer.
Store
wheels
or
sport
tires
in
a
clean,
dry,
and dark
place
at
temperatures
above
32
#

General
information'xTo
enable
continued
driving,
liquid
sealant
is
pumped
into
the
tire,
which
hardens
and
seals
the
damage
from
the
inside.'xFollow
the
instructions
on
using
the
tire
repair set
found
on
the
compressor
and
sealant
bottle.'xUse
of
the
tire
repair
set
may
be
ineffective
if the
tire
puncture
measures
approx.
4
mm
ormore.'xContact
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
if
thetire
cannot
be
made
drivable.'xDo
not
remove
foreign
bodies
that
have
pe#jnetrated
the
tire.
Remove
foreign
objects
onlywhen
they
are
visibly
protruding
from
the
tire.'xPull
the
speed
limit
sticker
off
the
sealant
bot#j
tle
and
apply
it
to
the
steering
wheel.'xThe
use
of
a
sealing
compound
can
damage the
wheel
electronics.
In
this
case,
have
theelectronics
checked
and
replaced
at
the
next
opportunity.'xThe
compressor
can
be
used
to
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure.
Overview
Storage
Storage
for
the
tire
repair
set
is
provided
in
theleft
storage
compartment
of
the
trunk.
Sealant
bottle'xSealant
bottle,
arrow
1.'xFiller
hose,
arrow
2.
Observe
expiration
date
on
the
sealant
bottle.
Compressor
1Sealant
bottle
unlocking2Sealant
bottle
holder3Tire
pressure
display4Reduce
tire
inflation
pressure
button5On/off
switch6Compressor7Connector/cable
for
socket8Connection
hose
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
as
far
away
as
possible
from
passing
traffic
and
on
solid
ground.'xTurn
on
the
hazard
warning
system.'xSecure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
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'xTurn
the
steering
wheel
until
the
front
wheelsare
in
the
straight-ahead
position
and
engage
the
steering
wheel
lock.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
ve#j
hicle
and
ensure
that
they
remain
outside
the hazardous
area
in
a
safe
place,
such
as
be#jhind
a
guardrail.'xIf
necessary,
set
up
a
warning
triangle
at
an
appropriate
distance.
Filling
the
tire
with
sealing
compound
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
in#j
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollu#j
tants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
en#j
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumu#j
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suf#j
ficient
ventilation.
NOTICE
The
compressor
can
overheat
during
extended operation.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j
erty,
among
other
potential
damage.
Do
not
run the
compressor
for
more
than
10
minutes.
Filling1.Shake
the
sealant
bottle.2.Pull
filler
hose
completely
out
of
the
cover
of
the
sealant
bottle.
Do
not
kink
the
hose.3.Slide
the
sealant
bottle
into
the
holder
on
the
compressor
housing,
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4.Screw
the
filler
hose
of
the
sealant
bottle
onto
the
tire
valve
of
the
nonworking
wheel.5.With
the
compressor
switched
off,
insert
the
connector
into
the
power
socket
in
the
vehi#j
cle
interior.6.With
standby
state
or
drive-ready
state
switched
on,
switch
on
the
compressor.
Let
the
compressor
run
for
max.
10
minutes
to
fill
the
tire
with
sealing
compound
and
achieve
a
tire inflation
pressure
of
approx.
2.0
bar.
While
the
tire
is
being
filled
with
sealing
com#j
pound,
the
tire
inflation
pressure
may
sporadi#j
cally
reach
approx.
5
bar.
Do
not
switch
off
the
compressor
in
this
phase.
Checking
and
adjusting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
Checking1.Switch
off
the
compressor.2.Read
the
tire
pressure
on
the
tire
pressure
display.
To
continue
the
trip,
a
tire
inflation
pressure
of
at least
2
bar
must
be
reached.
Removing
and
stowing
the
sealant
bottle
1.Unscrew
the
filler
hose
of
the
sealant
bottle from
the
tire
valve.2.Press
the
red
unlocking
device.3.Remove
the
sealant
bottle
from
the
compres#jsor.4.Wrap
and
store
the
sealant
bottle
in
suitablematerial
to
avoid
contamination
of
the
cargoarea.
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
not
reached
1.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.2.Drive
33
ft/10
m
forward
and
back
to
distrib#j ute
the
sealing
compound
in
the
tire.3.Screw
the
connection
hose
of
the
compres#j
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4.Insert
the
connector
into
the
power
socket
inthe
vehicle
interior.5.With
standby
or
drive
readiness
turned
on,
turn
on
the
compressor
and
let
it
run
for
a maximum
of
10
minutes.
When
the
tire
pressure
does
not
reach
at
least
2
bar,
contact
a
manufacturer
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
When
a
tire
pressure
of
at
least
2
bar
is
reached,
see
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
reached.6.Unscrew
the
connection
hose
of
the
com#j pressor
from
the
tire
valve.7.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.8.Stow
the
tire
repair
set
in
the
vehicle.
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
reached
1.Unscrew
the
connection
hose
of
the
com#j pressor
from
the
tire
valve.2.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.3.Stow
the
tire
repair
set
in
the
vehicle.4.Immediately
drive
approx.
5
miles/10
km
to ensure
that
the
sealing
compound
is
evenly
distributed
in
the
tire.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h. If
possible,
do
not
drive
at
speeds
less
than12
mph/20
km/h.Adjustment1.Stop
at
a
suitable
location.2.Screw
the
connection
hose
of
the
compres#j
sor
directly
onto
the
tire
valve
stem.3.Insert
the
connector
into
the
power
socket
in the
vehicle
interior.4.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
to
at
least
2.0
bar:'xIncrease
tire
pressure:
with
standby
or
drive
readiness
turned
on,
turn
on
the compressor
and
let
it
run
for
a
maximum
of
10
minutes.'xReduce
tire
inflation
pressure:
press
the
button
on
the
compressor.5.Unscrew
the
connection
hose
of
the
com#j pressor
from
the
tire
valve.6.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.7.Stow
the
tire
repair
set
in
the
vehicle.
Continuing
the
trip
Do
not
exceed
the
permissible
maximum
speedof
50
mph/80
km/h.
Reinitialize
the
Flat
Tire
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Reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
again.Replace
the
faulty
tire
and
the
sealant
bottle
of
the
tire
repair
set
promptly.
Additional
information:'xRun-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
340.'xTire
pressure
monitor,
refer
to
page
334.
Tire
chains
Safety
information
Warning
With
the
mounting
of
tire
chains
on
unsuitable
tires,
the
tire
chains
can
come
into
contact
with vehicle
parts.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accidentor
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
mount
tire
chains
on
tires
that
are
designated
by
their
manufacturer
as
suitable
for
the
use
of
tire
chains.
Warning
Insufficiently
tight
tire
chains
may
damage
tires
and
vehicle
components.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
tire
chains
are
always
sufficiently tight.
Re-tighten
as
needed
according
to
the
tire
chain
manufacturer's
instructions.
Fine-link
tire
chains
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommendsthe
use
of
fine-link
tire
chains.
Certain
types
offine-link
tire
chains
have
been
tested
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
and
recommended as
road-safe
and
suitable.
Information
regarding
suitable
tire
chains
is
avail#j
able
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Use
Use
only
in
pairs
on
the
rear
wheels,
equipped
with
the
tires
of
the
following
wheel/tire
sizes:Tire
sizeWheel
sizeRim
offset
(IS)275/35
R199.5J
x
1920
The
wheel
size
and
rim
offset
are
located
on
the inside
of
the
wheel.
Follow
the
tire
chain
manufacturer's
instructions.
Do
not
initialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor
after
mounting
tire
chains,
as
doing
so
may
result
in incorrect
readings.
Do
not
reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
after mounting
tire
chains,
as
doing
so
may
result
in
incorrect
readings.
When
driving
with
tire
chains,
briefly
activate
Dy#j namic
Traction
Control
DTC
to
optimize
the
drive
power.
Maximum
speed
with
tire
chains Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
30
mph/50
km/h
when
using
tire
chains.
Tire
pressure
monitor
Principle
The
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
monitors
the
tire pressure
and
issues
a
warning
if
the
tire
pressure has
dropped.
General
information Sensors
in
the
tire
valves
measure
the
tire
infla#j
tion
pressure
and
tire
temperature.
Using
the
tire
settings
in
iDrive,
the
system
can
automatically
compare
the
predefined
target
pressures
with
the
actual
tire
inflation
pressures.
If
tires
are
being
used
that
are
not
specified
on the
tire
inflation
pressure
details
on
the
vehicle,
such
as
tires
with
special
approval,
the
system
needs
to
be
actively
reset.
The
system
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over
the
actual
tire
inflation
pressures
as
thetarget
pressures.
When
operating
the
system,
also
note
the
infor#j
mation
found
in
the
Tire
inflation
pressure
chap#j ter.
Additional
information:
Tire
inflation
pressure,
refer
to
page
320.
Safety
information
Warning
Incorrect
entries
in
the
tire
settings
can
lead
to
incorrect
target
tire
inflation
pressure
values.
In
this
case,
it
cannot
be
guaranteed
that
the
noti#j
fication
of
a
tire
pressure
loss
will
be
reliable.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
that
the
tire
sizes
of
the
mounted
tires
are
displayed
correctly
and
match
the
details
on
the
tires
and
on
the
vehi#j
cle.
Functional
requirements
The
following
conditions
must
be
met
for
the
system;
otherwise,
reliable
message
of
a
tire pressure
loss
is
not
assured:
'xEvery
time
a
tire
or
wheel
is
changed,
the
correct
details
on
the
mounted
tires
must
be entered
in
the
tire
settings.'xThe
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
does
not
activate
until
after
driving
for
a
few
minutes:'xAfter
a
tire
or
wheel
replacement.'xAfter
a
reset,
for
tires
with
special
appro#j val.'xAfter
changing
the
tire
setting.'xFor
tires
with
special
approval:'xAfter
a
tire
or
wheel
replacement,
a
resetwas
performed
with
the
correct
tire
infla#j
tion
pressure.'xAfter
the
tire
inflation
pressure
was
ad#j
justed
to
a
new
value,
a
reset
was
per#j formed.'xWheels
with
wheel
electronics.
Tire
settings
General
information The
tire
sizes
of
the
mounted
tires
can
be
gath#j
ered
from
the
tire
inflation
pressure
details
on
the vehicle
or
directly
on
the
tires.
The
tire
details
do
not
need
to
be
re-entered when
the
tire
pressure
is
corrected.
For
summer
and
winter
tires,
the
tire
details
en#j
tered
last
are
stored.
After
a
tire
or
wheel
re#j
placement,
the
settings
of
the
tire
sets
used
last
can
be
selected.
Changing
settings
1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"3.

"Tire
Pressure
Monitor"4."Tire
settings"5."Tire
selection"6."Manual"7."Tire
type"'x"Summer"'x"Winter/All-year"8.Select
the
tire
type
that
is
mounted
on
the
rear
axle.
For
tires
with
special
approval:
"Other
tires/raceway"
Observe
further
proceeding
in
the
perform
a
reset
section.9.Select
the
maximum
road
speed
that
will
be
used
with
the
tires.10."Save
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The
measurement
of
the
current
tire
inflation
pressure
is
started.
The
measurement
progress
is
displayed.
Status
display Current
statusThe
system
status
can
be
displayed
on
the
Con#j
trol
Display,
e.g.,
whether
or
not
the
system
is
ac#j tive.1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"3.

"Tire
Pressure
Monitor"
The
current
status
is
displayed.
Current
tire
pressure
The
current
tire
pressure
is
displayed
for
each tire.
The
current
tire
inflation
pressures
may
change during
driving
or
depending
on
the
outside
tem#j
perature.
Current
tire
temperature The
current
tire
temperatures
are
displayed.
The
current
tire
temperatures
may
change
while driving
or
due
to
the
outside
temperature.
Tire
conditions General
information Tire
and
system
status
are
indicated
by
the
color
of
the
wheels
and
a
text
message
on
the
Control Display.
Any
existing
messages
may
not
be
deleted
if
the target
pressure
is
not
reached
after
the
tire
infla#j tion
pressure
is
corrected.
All
wheels
green'xThe
system
is
active
and
bases
warnings
onthe
target
pressures.'xFor
tires
with
special
approval:
the
system
isactive
and
bases
warnings
on
the
tire
inflation
pressures
stored
during
the
last
reset.
One
to
four
yellow
wheels
A
flat
tire
or
major
tire
pressure
loss
has
occurred
in
the
indicated
tires.
Gray
wheels It
may
not
be
possible
to
identify
tire
pressurelosses.
Possible
causes:
'xMalfunction.'xDuring
tire
inflation
pressure
measurement, after
confirmation
of
the
tire
settings.'xFor
tires
with
special
approval:
a
reset
is
per#jformed
for
the
system.
For
tires
with
special
approval:
perform
a
reset
1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"3."Tire
Pressure
Monitor"4.Make
sure
that
correct
tire
settings
have been
made.
Tire
settings,
refer
to
page
335.5.Turn
on
drive-ready
state
and
do
not
drive
off.6.Reset
tire
pressure:
"Perform
reset".7.Drive
away.
The
wheels
are
displayed
in
gray
and
the
follow#j
ing
is
displayed
"Resetting
tire
pressure#