2011 BMW M3 Owner's Manual
Year:
2011
Make:
BMW
Model:
M3
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
5
Notes
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Symbols used
6
The individual vehicle
7
Editorial notice
7
For your own safety
7
Service and warranty
8
Reporting safety defects
9
At a glance
11
Cockpit
12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
12
Instrument cluster
14
Indicator and warning lamps
15
Around the center console: controls and displays
16
iDrive
18
Controls
18
Operating principle
19
Status information
21
Switching the Control Display off/on
21
Programmable memory keys
22
Letters and numbers
23
Entering letters and numbers
23
Voice activation system
24
The concept
24
Saying commands
24
Notes
25
Controls
27
Opening and closing
28
Remote control
28
Personal Profile
28
Central locking system
29
Opening and closing: Using the remote control
29
Opening and closing: Using the door lock
31
Opening and closing: From inside
32
Trunk lid
33
Alarm system*
34
Comfort Access*
35
Windows
37
Coupe: glass roof*, electric
39
Convertible: retractable hardtop
40
Adjustments
44
Sitting safely
44
Seats
45
Head restraints
47
Entering the rear seats
48
Heated seats*
49
Seat and mirror memory*
50
Safety belts
51
Mirrors
52
Steering wheel
53
Transporting children safely
54
The right place for children
54
Installing child restraint systems
54
LATCH child restraint fixing system
55
Driving
57
Ignition lock
57
Start/stop button
57
Starting the engine
58
Switching off the engine
58
Parking brake
59
Manual transmission
59
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
60
7-gear Sports automatic transmission with double clutch*
62
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
66
Wiper system
67
Washer fluid
68
Cruise control*
68
Active cruise control*
70
Controls overview
77
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
77
Tachometer
77
Coolant temperature
78
Engine oil temperature*
78
Fuel gauge
78
Computer
78
Settings and information
81
Units of measure
82
Service requirements
82
Clock
85
Date
86
Check Control
86
Speed limit
88
Settings on the Control Display
89
Technology for driving comfort and safety
90
Park Distance Control PDC*
90
Driving stability control systems
91
Drive-off assistant
94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
94
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
96
Active steering*
98
Servotronic*
99
Brake Force Display
99
Airbags
100
Convertible: rollover protection system
102
Lamps
103
Parking lamps/low beams
103
Adaptive light control*
104
High beams/roadside parking lamps
105
High-beam assistant*
105
Fog lamps*
106
Instrument lighting
107
Interior lamps
107
Climate
108
Automatic climate control
109
Parked car ventilation
112
Practical interior accessories
113
Integrated universal remote control*
113
Digital compass*
115
Coupe: Roller sun blind*
116
Glove compartment
116
Center armrest
117
Storage compartments inside the vehicle
118
Cupholders
118
Ashtray*
119
Connecting electrical appliances
120
Coupe: Through-loading system*
120
Convertible: Cargo loading
121
Storage compartments inside the cargo area
122
Folding up the floor panel
122
Lashing eyes
122
Coupe: ski bag*
122
Convertible: through-loading opening with integrated transport bag*
123
Driving tips
127
Things to remember when driving
128
Break-in period
128
Saving fuel
128
General driving notes
129
Cargo loading
131
Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack*
133
Navigation
135
Navigation system
136
Navigation data
136
Destination entry
137
Entering a destination manually
137
Address book
139
Last destinations
140
Special destinations
141
Entering the destination via the map
142
Entering a destination by voice commands*
143
Planning a trip
144
Word-matching principle
145
Destination guidance
146
Starting destination guidance
146
Terminating destination guidance
146
Continuing destination guidance
146
Route criteria
146
Route
147
Destination guidance through voice instructions
148
Map view
148
Traffic bulletins*
150
What to do if …
153
Entertainment
155
On/off and tone
156
Controls
156
Switching on/off
156
Adjusting volume
156
Tone control
156
Radio
159
Selecting a station
159
Storing stations
159
Radio Data System RDS*
160
HD Radio™ reception*
160
Presets
161
Satellite radio
162
General information
162
Navigation bar overview
162
Managing a subscription
162
Selecting a channel
163
Storing a channel
163
Changing the list view
163
Selecting a category
164
Timeshift
164
Storing favorites
164
Opening the favorites
165
Managing the favorites
165
Traffic Jump
165
Automatic update
166
Notes
166
CD/DVD player and CD changer
167
CD/DVD playback
167
Audio playback
167
Video playback*
169
CD changer*
171
Notes
172
Music collection
174
Storing music
174
Playing music
175
Managing music
177
External devices
179
At a glance
179
AUX-IN port
179
USB audio interface*/ extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone*
180
Communications
185
Telephone
186
The concept
186
Using the telephone inside the vehicle
186
Suitable mobile phones
186
Operating options
186
Start-up
186
Operation via iDrive
189
Switching between mobile phone and hands-free system
194
Operation by voice commands*
194
Inserting/removing the snap-in adapter*
197
Contacts
198
BMW Assist
200
BMW Assist*
200
TeleService*
201
Concierge service*
201
Roadside Assistance
201
Activating BMW Assist*
202
BMW Search*
202
Customer Relations
203
Service Request*
203
Automatic Service Request*
204
Data transfer*
204
Service status*
204
Mobility
207
Refueling
208
Fuel filler flap
208
Fuel specifications
209
Wheels and tires
210
Tire inflation pressures
210
Tire identification marks
220
Tire condition
221
Run-flat tires
222
New wheels and tires
222
Snow chains*
223
Under the hood
224
Hood
224
Important parts of the engine compartment
225
Engine oil
225
Coolant
228
Maintenance
229
BMW Maintenance System
229
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis OBD
230
Care
231
Care products
231
Exterior care
231
Interior care
233
Vehicle storage
234
Replacing components
235
Onboard vehicle tool kit
235
Wiper blades
235
Lamps and bulbs
235
Changing wheels
238
Vehicle battery
239
Fuses
239
Giving and receiving assistance
240
Emergency Request*
240
Roadside Assistance
240
First aid pouch*
241
Warning triangle*
241
Jump-starting
241
Tow-starting, towing away
243
Reference
247
Technical data
248
Engine data
248
Dimensions
249
Weights
251
Capacities
252
Short commands for the voice activation system
253
Useful short commands
253
CD/Multimedia
253
Radio
254
Telephone
255
Navigation
255
BMW Assist
257
Vehicle information
257
Settings
258
Everything from A to Z
260
Index
260
FAQ about the 2011 BMW M3 Manual
What contains the 2011 M3 manual?
The BMW M3 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW M3. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW M3 2011 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that BMW M3 owners can do
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Best practice for driving your BMW M3
Where to download the 2011 BMW M3 Owners Manual?
The BMW M3 owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW M3 year 2011 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2011 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW M3 (2011) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2011 is available in English.
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