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BMW M3 Coupe 2004 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual
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M3
We are pleased you have decided on a BMW M3.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. Therefore, we have one request:
Read the information contained in this Owner's Manual before driving your new BMW M3 for the first time. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your BMW M3. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure operating and traffic safety as well as the best possible value retention of your vehi­cle. For more detailed information refer to the supplemental manuals.
BMW M also makes decisive contributions toward greater safety in traffic through its BMW driver training.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW M
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About this Owner's Manual

We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remem­ber to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.
© 2003 BMW M GmbH Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 157 628 US English VIII/03 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any further questions, your BMW center will be glad to assist at any time.
You can find more information about BMW, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.bmw.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must
be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Contains information that will
assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be
taken to help protect the environ­ment.
Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
Indicates special equipment, coun­try-specific equipment and optional extras when available.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory,
refer to page 60. Identifies func­tions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These settings can be performed either by yourself or by your BMW center.
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Your individual vehicle

On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individ­ualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual will describe all of the equipment that the BMW M3 has to offer you.
We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. You can easily identify any dif­ferences with the aid of the asterisk used to identify all optional equipment and accessories.
If your BMW features equipment such as a car radio or telephone, that is not described in this Owner's Manual, we have enclosed Supplementary Owner's Manuals. We ask you to read these manuals as well.

Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those in your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be recognized on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.

For your own safety

Fuels
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or work­manship. Field experience has indi­cated significant differences in fuel quality – volatility, composition, addi­tives, etc. among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain envi­ronmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob­lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recom­mendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline.
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Notes
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the
use of modern materials and high­performance electronics, requires spe­cially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corre­sponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of conse­quential damage and the related safety
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risks.
Parts and accessories
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor­oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti­mum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman­ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or trans­ceiver equipment, such as a CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar accessories, may cause extensive dam­age to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's elec­trical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Contact your BMW center for additional information. Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto­motive part.
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Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
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Service and warranty

This manual is supplemented by a Ser­vice and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Ser­vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod­els.
We recommend that you read this pub­lication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
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Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
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Federal Emissions Performance War­ranty
>
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these war­ranties is listed in the Service and War­ranty Information Booklet for US mod­els or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National High­way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi­vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area, or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor­tation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Contents

About this Owner's Manual 4 Additional sources of
information 4
Notes
Symbols used 4 Your individual vehicle 5 Status at time of printing 5 For your own safety 5 Symbol on vehicle parts 6 Service and warranty 7 Reporting safety defects 7
Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 16 Indicator and warning lamps 18 Buttons in steering wheel 22
Overview
Hazard warning triangle* 23 First-aid kit* 23 Refueling 24 Fuel specifications 25 Tire inflation pressure 25
Opening and closing:
Keys 30 Central locking system 30 Opening and closing – via the
remote control 31
Opening and closing – via the
door lock 33
Opening and closing – from the
inside 34
Luggage compartment lid 35
Controls and features
Luggage compartment 37 Alarm system* 38 Electric power windows 40 Glass sunroof, electric* 41
To adjust:
Safe seating position 43 Seats 44 Manual seat adjustment 44 Power seat adjustment* 45 Head restraints 46 Entering the rear 47 Safety belts 47 Seat and mirror memory* 49 Seat heating* 50 Steering wheel 51 Mirrors 51
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags 53 Transporting children safely 56 Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 60
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Driving:
Ignition lock 62 Starting the engine and driving
off 63 Switching off the engine 65 Parking brake 65 Manual transmission 66 Sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic* 67 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
Controls and features
flasher 72 Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor* 73 Cruise control 74
Everything under control:
Odometer 76 Tachometer 76 Engine oil temperature 76 Fuel gauge 77 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 77 Service interval display 78 Check Control 78 Clock 79 Computer 80
Technology for safety and driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)* 82 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 83 Flat Tire Monitor 84 M Engine dynamics control 87 Brake force display 87
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 88 Instrument lighting 89 High beams/Standing lamps 89 Fog lamps 90 Interior lamps 90
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control 92 Roller sun blind* 96
Interior conveniences:
Premium sound system* 97 Glove compartment 97 Storage compartments 98 Cellular phone* 99 Ashtray, front* 100 Ashtray, rear* 100 Clothes hooks 101
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading system 102 Ski bag* 103 Cargo loading 104 Roof-mounted luggage
rack* 106
Contents
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 110 General driving notes 111 Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 112
Brake system 112
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 114 Tire condition 114 Tire replacement 115 Wheel and tire
Operation, maintenance
combinations 117 Winter tires 118 Snow chains* 118
In the engine compartment:
Hood 119 Engine compartment
essentials 120 Washer fluids 122 Engine oil 122 Coolant 124 Brake fluid 125
Maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 126
Laws and regulations:
California Proposition 65
warning 128 OBD interface socket 128
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 132 Windshield wiper blades 132 Lamps and bulbs 133 Repairing a flat tire 136 Battery 140 Fuses 141
Giving and receiving assistance:
Receiving assistance 142 Jump-starting 143 Towing the vehicle 144
Owner service procedures
Engine data 150 Dimensions 151 Weights 152 Capacities 153
Technical data
Contents
Everything from A to Z 156
Index
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
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Cockpit

Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 88
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Turn signal indicators 72
2
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Standing lamps 89
>
High beams 89
>
Headlamp flasher 72
>
Computer 80
3 Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor 73
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Rear window defroster 95
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Initiating an emergency call 142
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>
Mobile Service 142
7 Central locking system 30
8 Adjusting the steering wheel 51
9 Horn: the entire surface
10 Fog lamps 90
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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge 77
2 Turn signal indicators 20
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning
lamps 18 to 21
5 Tachometer and engine oil temper-
ature gauge 76
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 77
7 Indicator and warning
lamps 18 to 21
8 Control button for
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Clock 79
>
Unit of measure of outside tem­perature display 80
9 Display for sequential M gearbox
with Drivelogic 68
10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) 83
11 Display for
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Trip odometer/Odometer 76
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Clock 79
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Service interval 78
>
Computer 80
12 Check Control 78
13 Trip odometer, reset to zero 76
14 Indicator and warning
lamps 18 to 21
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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are
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identified by functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for dif­ferent periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started, or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.
are tested for proper
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction of the alternator drive belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
If the drive belt is defective, stop
and switch off the engine immedi­ately to prevent overheating and seri­ous engine damage. If the drive belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.
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Engine oil pressure An alarm sounds at the same
time. Stop vehicle immediately and switch off engine. Check the engine oil level and top up as required. If the oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, as the engine could sustain serious dam-
age from inadequate lubrication.
Flat Tire Monitor
In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: there is a flat tire. Reduce speed and carefully come to a stop. Avoid sudden braking and steer­ing maneuvers. For additional information: refer to page 84
Brake warning lamp
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged: check the brake fluid level. Before driv­ing further, be sure to comply with the instructions on pages 112 and 125.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
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Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp Comes on when the parking
brake is engaged – an additional acoustic signal sounds when starting off. For additional information: refer to page 65
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Please fasten safety belts
Comes on together with an
acoustic signal until the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts: refer to page 47
Airbags
Please have the system
inspected at your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 53
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Indicator and warning lamps
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Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously
The brake warning lamp lights up together with the yellow indi-
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cator lamps for ABS DSC: The entire ABS, CBC and DSC control system has failed. Con­tinue to drive; drive cautiously
and defensively and avoid full brake applications. Please have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information: refer to pages 83, 112
ABS, CBC and DSC indicator
and warning lamps for Canadian
models.
and
Orange: consult the nearest BMW center
Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine has been started, or if it comes on during normal driving: this indicates a malfunction in the sys­tem. Please consult the nearest BMW center. Indicator lamp flashes: a system over­load has occurred. For additional information: refer to page 71
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving and is
accompanied by an alarm: the engine oil level has fallen to the abso­lute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than 30 miles/50 km before refilling. For additional information: refer to page 122
Engine oil level Comes on after the engine has
been shut off and is accompa­nied by an alarm: add engine oil at your earliest opportunity, such as when you stop to refuel. For additional information: refer to page 122
Brake pads
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer to page 112
Flat Tire Monitor
The Flat Tire Monitor has been
deactivated, either at the button or in response to a system malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 84
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Indicator and warning lamps
Dynamic Stability Control
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(DSC)
The indicator lamp flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: the system is active and governs drive and braking force. If the indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine has been started, or if it comes on during normal driving and stays on: DSC has been deactivated, either at the button or in response to a system mal­function. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your nearest BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 83
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Malfunction in DBC system.
Conventional braking efficiency is available and unrestricted. Have the system checked and repaired at your BMW center as soon as possi­ble. For additional information: refer to page 112
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Add washer fluid The washer fluid is too low. Top
off the fluid at the earliest opportunity. For additional information: refer to page 122
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit­tently, this indicates a fault in the emis­sions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains opera­tional, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information: refer to page 128
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You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected at your BMW center.
Service Engine Soon indicator
lamp for Canadian models.
Engine electronics
There is a fault in the electronic
engine-management system.
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Add coolant Coolant level too low, top up as
soon as possible. For additional information: refer to page 124
CHECK GAS CAP*
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missing. Close the gas cap tightly: refer to page 24
This indicator lamp comes on
when the gas cap is loose or
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Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when turn signals are
on. Rapid flashing: indicates a system malfunction. For additional information: refer to page 72
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise con-
trol is activated. Ready for oper­ation via the buttons in the steering wheel. For additional information: refer to page 74
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever the fog
lamps are on. For additional information: refer to page 90
Indicator and warning lamps
Blue: for your information
High beams Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information: refer to pages 72, 89
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Buttons in steering wheel

These buttons let you operate the fol­lowing functions quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions:
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Selected radio functions
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The cruise control
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Selected telephone functions
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The voice recognition system
The controls are active only when the corresponding systems and
accessories are switched on.<
Press briefly:
Accept incoming call, start dialing, ter­minate call.
Extended pressure:
Activate and deactivate voice entry.
Switch between phone, radio, cassette and CD.
Forward > Radio
Press briefly: next station in station
* *.
memory Extended pressure: station search
> CD
Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: search function in track
> Cassette
Press briefly: jump to next track or stop fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward
> Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Rewind: same functions as forward.
Volume.
Cruise control: store and accelerate + or decelerate and store –.
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac­tivate.
Cruise control: select a stored setting.
Hazard warning triangle*
First-aid kit*
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The hazard warning triangle is stored in a storage case on the left side of the luggage compartment.
Always observe all legal regula­tions requiring a warning triangle
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The first-aid kit is located under the front passenger's seat.
To open: pull the handle and fold the cover down.
To fasten: fold the cover up and press it until the tab engages.
Several of the items contained in
the first-aid kit have a limited ser­vice life. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any with passed dates. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<
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Refueling

When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau­tions posted at the service station. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Fuel filler door
Always switch off the engine
before refueling, as it is not possi­ble to add fuel with the engine running, and attempts may also trigger the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open and close it.
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can unlock the fuel filler door manually:
Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol on the right trim panel of the luggage compartment.
Simple and environmentally friendly
Open the gas cap carefully to pre­vent fuel from spraying out. Fuel
spray may cause injury.<
Keep the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle during refueling
> results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz­zle shuts off the first time.
Refueling

Fuel specifications

Tire inflation pressure

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Close the gas cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the CHECK GAS CAP* lamp.<
Fuel tank capacity
> Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which > approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve
capacity.
Do not drive to the last drop of
fuel. This can prevent the engine from operating properly and result in damage.<
Use unleaded gasoline
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel: > Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI AKI = Anti Knock Index
Never use leaded fuel, as it would cause permanent and irreversible
damage to the oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<
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Checking tire pressures
Tire pressures in psi/kilopascal are shown on the driver's door post and are visible when the door is open.
Only check the tire inflation pressures of cold tires. This means after driving a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or after the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. Warm tires have higher infla­tion pressures.
In the following tire inflation pressure table, all pressures are specified in the standard units of pressure, psi and kilo­pascal, and apply to cold tires, i.e. tires at ambient temperature.
After correcting the tire inflation pres­sure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor so that it can monitor the tire inflation pressure, refer to page 84.
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Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures on a reg-
ular basis – at least twice a month – and before every extended journey. If this is not done, incorrect tire pressures can cause driving instability and tire damage, ultimately resulting in acci­dents.<
Comply with tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply to BMW-approved tire sizes and tire manufacturers. Your BMW center will be glad to supply this information. Other pressures may be required for tires made by other manufacturers.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires which not only meet US standards, but also European standards. We recom­mend the exclusive use of BMW approved tires.
Tire inflation pressure
BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires – cold = ambient temperature
225/45 ZR 18 33/230 – 41/280 –
255/40 ZR 18 – 35/240 – 48/330
M3
225/45 ZR 18 225/40 ZR 19
255/35 ZR 19 – 35/240 – 48/330
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 33/230 38/260 36/250 46/320
225/40 R 18 92 V M+S 36/250 38/260 39/270 51/350
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33/230 – 41/280 –
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
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Opening and closing

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Keys

Central locking system

The key set
1 Master keys with remote control
unit – these keys determine the func­tions of the Key Memory, refer to page 60. You can mark the individual keys for subsequent identification by apply­ing the colored decals that you received when accepting delivery of your vehicle
In every master key with the
remote control feature there is an extended-life battery that is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. For this reason, if you have master keys with the remote control feature that are not being used otherwise, use those keys at least once a year while driving for an extended period to charge the battery.<
2 Spare key – for storage in a safe
place, such as in your wallet. This key is not intended for constant use. The luggage compartment lid and the glove compartment cannot be locked and unlocked with this key. This is useful for valet parking, for example.
The concept
The central locking system engages and releases the locks on the:
> doors > luggage compartment lid > fuel filler door.
The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed.
The central locking system can be operated
> from outside via the door lock and
using the remote control
> from inside via the central locking
system button.
If it is operated from inside, the fuel filler door will not be locked, refer to page 34.
When the system is actuated from the outside, the anti-theft system is also activated. This prevents the doors from being unlocked via the lock buttons or the release handle. The alarm system is also activated or deactivated.
If locked from inside, the central locking system unlocks the vehicle automati­cally in the event of an accident. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.
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