The new BMW M3 Coupe. International Media Launch.

Kanal 1

deutsch

Channel 2 Canal 3

Canale 4

english franais

italiano

Canal 5

espaol
Ulrich Knieps, BMW Group, Product and Technology Communications
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Committed by 20 years of success.
BMW M3 (1987-1992) 1987: Winner of WTC Championship
BMW M3 GTR (1993-1999) 1993: Winner of ADAC GT-Cup
BMW M3 GTR (2001-2005) 2001: Winner of American Le Mans Series 2004: Class winner in 24-hour race in Spa 2004/2005: Outright victories in each 24-hour race at the Nrburgring
1994: Winner of ADAC GT-Cup
1987/1988: Winner of ETC 1997: Winner of ExxonChampionship Supreme-GT-Serie (USA) 1987/1989: Winner of 1998: Winner of Professional DTM Championship Sports Car Series (USA)
Numerous victories in the national Group A Championships
Numerous victories in the national GT Championships

BMW M3 1986-1991

195 hp - 238 hp approx. 18,000 units

BMW M3 1992-1999

286 hp / 321 hp approx. 72,000 units

BMW M3 1999-2006

343 hp / 360 hp approx. 90,000 units
Dr.-Ing. Klaus Draeger, BMW Group, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development and Purchasing
Gerhard Richter, BMW M GmbH, Vice President M cars
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Pole position for the fourth time.
First production vehicle in its segment to feature a CFRP roof
Power-to-weight ratio: 3.8 kg/hp Newly developed V8-highperformance power unit
New control systems MDrive
Redesigned suspension with M-characteristic axle kinetics Compound high performance brake system Electronic Damping Control (EDC)
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Unique high performance sports car.

redesigned components

20 % of parts identical with BMW 3 Series Coupe: (rear lights, rear lid, supporting vehicle structure, doors, windows, front lights)
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Exterior design: Athletic aesthetics.

Power dome

New exterior mirrors: perfectly styled aerodynamics M front skirting with integrated air intakes
Underbody almost completely covered

Rear spoiler lip

M rear apron with diffuser for optimum air flow Widened track, wide wheel arches M-characteristic exhaust system with double exhaust tailpipes
Only vehicle in its segment to feature a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof Four M-exclusive body colours Power dome with additional air intakes
Exclusive 19-inch M alloys (optional) Gills boasting BMW M3 logo
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Tailor-made for an ultimate driving experience.
White-illuminated double round instruments
M leather-clad steering wheel
Exclusive for M3 drivers: leather carbon structure (optional)
M leather-clad gear shift lever
Redesigned centre console

Servotronic

MDrive manager (optional)

Power EDC (optional)

Rev counter with variable engine speed warning range DSC
Manual six-speed transmission
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Control systems.
Power button for access to engine characteristics - Comfort-oriented response - Direct and sporty response EDC Electronic Damping Control (unique selling proposition) - Best possible individual suspension calibration - Sport, Normal, Comfort
DSC Dynamic Stability Control - When activated: Vehicle will not swerve - MDynamic Mode: Racing atmosphere due to minimum intervention
The new BMW M3 Coupe. MDrive (optional): personal driving programme at the push of a button.
Button for activation of personal driving programme. Stored pre-sets accessed at the push of a button.

DSC EDC

Engine characteristic map

Sport Plus Sport

MDynamic Mode

Normal

Comfort
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Proven and tested on the worlds most gruelling stretch of racetrack: The Nrburgring North Loop.
BMW M3 Coupe Nrburgring North Loop

(The green hell)

Power unit Output Max. engine speed Torque Acceleration Top speed Power-to-weight ratio Brake system

V8 4-litre engine 309 kW/420 hp 8400 rpm 400 Nm at 3900 rpm 4.8 s (0-100 km/h) 250 km/h (limited) 3.8 kg/hp Compound
Length Bends Uphill Downhill Highest point Lowest point Difference in height
20.8 km 73 (33 left, 40 right) max. 17 % max. 11 % 620 m 320 m 300 m
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Nrburgring North Loop.

Wehrseifen Ex-Mhle

Kallenhard

Bergwerk km 8 km 9

km 10 km 11 Kesselchen

Metzgesfeld

Adenauer Forst

km 7 Fuchsrhre

km 6 Aremberg km 13 km 5 Schwedenkreuz km 12 Klostertal

CaracciolaKarussell

Hohe Acht
Wippermann km 15 km 14 Eschbach km 16 km 17

Flugplatz

Brnnchen

km 18 Pflanzgarten

Quiddelbacher Hhe km 19
km 3 Hocheichen km 0/21 km 20
Schwalbenschwanz Galgenkopf

km 2 Hatzenbach

Dttinger Hhe

Antoniusbuche

Tiergarten
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Start.
Start Antoniusbuche Kilometre 0.0
The new BMW M3 Coupe. A perfect combination of comfort and sports seat.
Special M upholstery material
Optimum ergonomic shaping

Lateral support

Hatzenbach Kilometre 2.6

Thigh support

The new BMW M3 Coupe. New high-end technology offering the driver perfect seat support.
Optimum lateral support due to passive seat back width adjustment
Seat foam designed for sporty driving
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Optional Electronic Damping Control.
Optional Electronic Damping Control (EDC) with three characteristic maps
Quiddelbacher Hhe Kilometre 3.9
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Compound high performance brakes.
100 to 0 km/h in 34 metres
Schwedenkreuz/ Aremberg Kilometre 5.0
Floating suspension for unrestricted thermal strain
High everyday road capability
Perforation for optimum response in wet conditions
The new BMW M3 Coupe. The new V8-High-performance engine: High-revving concept.

Md rad

Wheel torque

Overall ratio

Md mot

Engine torque

Or to put it more simply: High engine speed has to get to the drive wheel and transferred onto the road

Fuchsrhre Kilometre 6.4

The new BMW M3 Coupe. The new V8-High-performance engine: More Power, less weight, lower consumption.
Output Max. engine speed Torque
Acceleration Top speed Power-to-weight ratio Spezific output Weight Intake volume Consumption*
309 kW/420 hp 8400 rpm 400 Nm at 3900 rpm (85 % over a range of 6500 rpm accessible) 4.8 s (0-100 km/h) 250 km/h (limited) 3.8 kg/hp 105 hp/l 202 kg (-15 kg to predecessor) 17m air/minute 12.4 l/100 km

*EU-test cycle

F1 technology transfer: High-revving concept (engine speed higher than any other BMW engine) Individual throttles
Light alloy engine block Aluminium-silicon compound crankcase
Bedplate Dynamically optimised wet sump oil lubrication
Double VANOS with low pressure operation

+ 17 % Output

BMW EfficientDynamics
-7% Weight - 8% Consumption
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Revised engine management.
200 million calculating operations per second for: - Ignition coil and electronic measuring system for collecting ionic current data - Pressure-controlled fuel supply
- Integrated Servotronic - Electric vacuum pump / brake servo
- Configuration of engine map, EDC, DSC
- Control of transmission oil pump
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Manual six-speed transmission.
Manual six-speed transmission with integrated temperaturedependent oil cooling management
Mass inertia optimised twin-disc clutch Optimised heat discharge through internally ventilated clutch
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Servotronic steering comes as standard.
Only vehicle on the market to feature two selectable characteristic maps (optional):
Map 1: Very direct and immediate response Map 2: Comfort-oriented due to enhanced steering assistance
Adenauer Forst Kilometre 7.0
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Entirely revised suspension.

Bergwerk Kilometre 11.3

Unchanged components
Front spring struts designed to withstand high strain
Raised limits in bends due to wider track
Aluminium double-joint spring-strut axle

Five-link rear axle

The new BMW M3 Coupe. Aerodynamics and cooling.

air/minute

Kesselchen/Klostertal Kilometre 12.6
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Body: Lightweight and torsion resistant.
Reinforced front strut tower bar
V-strut / Compound rear axle whole body Aluminium thrust plate / Even distribution of power
Karussell/ Wippermann Kilometre 14.0
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Intelligent lightweight design.
Intelligent lightweight design for optimum lateral and longitudinal dynamics
Weight optimised engine Aluminium bonnet
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof

Aluminium front axle

Weight-optimised suspension components

Lightweight rear axle

Brnnchen Kilometre 16.2
Weight-optimised compound brake system
The new BMW M3 Coupe. M differential lock: engine performance where it is most effective.
Optimum traction with up to 100 % transmission of power to the drive wheel with the best traction
Schwalbenschwanz Kilometre 18.2
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Aerodynamics: reduced lift, enhanced cooling.
Reduced lifting force due to covered underbody
Dttinger Hhe Kilometre 20.4
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Aerodynamics: Form follows function.
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Arriving at finish.
Arriving at finish Kilometre 20.8
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Nrburgring North Loop. Analysis of test-drive.

280 260

Speed [km/h]
Adenauer-Forst Bergwerk Hatzenbach Karusell

Distance [km]

Finish
The new BMW M3 Coupe. 100 % new. 100 % resulute.

Drivetrain

V8 High-performance power engine with high-revving racing technology

Suspension Body

Design Equipment
Completely revised with M-specific axle kinetics designed to withstand high strain Lightweight and torsion resistant
Powerful and athletic appearance Exclusive equipment features with diverse possibilities for individualisation
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Organisational information. Test drive.
Tour A Distance: approx. 156 km Time: 2:00 h Tour B Distance: approx. 100 km Time: 1:45 h Tour C Distance: approx. 68 km Time: 1:10 h Tour D Distance: approx. 123 km Time: 2:00 h
Tour A Distance Time Puente Romano Hotel, Marbella Con Alozaina Mlaga Puente Romano Hotel, Marbella approx. 156 km 2:00 h

Tour B

Distance
Puente Romano Hotel, Marbella Con El Burgo Serrato Ascari Race Resort

approx. 100 km

Time Tour C Distance Time

Tour D

1:45 h Ascari Race Resort Ronda San Pedro de Alcntara Puente Romano Hotel, Marbella approx. 68 km 1:10 h
Ascari Race Resort Ronda Benaojn Ronda San Pedro de Alcntara Puente Romano Hotel, Marbella approx. 123 km

2:00 h

The new BMW M3 Coupe. Ascari RaceResort.
Length Bends Road width Uphill Downhill
5425 m 26 (13 left, 13 right) 12.2 m max. 10.5 % max. 11.5 %
The new BMW M3 Coupe. Experts.

Michael Wimbeck

Jrgen Wolf

Klaus Diesch

Klaus Schmidt

Rolf Scheibner

Development interior

Testing car body

Testing and integration interior
Chassis, gear, electronics
Product-/ launchmanager BMW M3

Herbert Vgele

Helmut Himmel

Michael Menn

Bernd Limmer

Carsten Pries

Engine development M-engine
Project management M-engine
Technical development engineer, project BMW M3
Product management M Cars and BMW Individual

Andreas Eickhorst

Project M3 integration vehicle technology
Rudolf-Andreas Probst, BMW Group, Communication BMW Automobiles
Friedbert Holz, BMW Group, Communication BMW Automobiles
Bernhard Peltner, BMW M GmbH, Finance Director M cars
Ulrich Mehring, BMW M GmbH, Director Sales and Marketing BMW M GmbH

Closing the gas cap

Place the cap in position and turn it until a clearly audible click is heard. 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.< Warning lamp* lights up. The gas cap is not properly closed or is missing. Check if the gas cap is properly closed.

Fuel specifications

The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
25 The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drivability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter drivability 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 also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

Required fuel

Premium Unleaded Gasoline, Minimum Octane Rating: AKI 91. Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to the Anti Knock Index AKI and is determined according to the so-called (R+M)/2 method. Do not use leaded gasoline, as otherwise the lambda probe and catalytic converter will be permanently damaged.<

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 high-quality brands

Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. 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 cosolvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Repairs Index

Opening and closing 28

This key cannot be used to open the locks for the luggage compartment lid or the glove compartment. This can be advantageous for valet parking, for example. The key is not intended for constant use.

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system engages and releases the following locks at the same time: > doors > luggage compartment lid > fuel filler door and > glove compartment. The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed.

The key set

1 Each master key with remote control is powered by an extended-life battery that is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. For this reason, user every master key at least twice a year to keep its battery charged. Depending on which master key is recognized when the vehicle is unlocked, different settings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory on page 64. 2 Replacement key for storage in a safe place, e.g. your wallet.

To unlock and open the doors
1. Press the button for the central locking system 2. Pull the release handle above the armrest on the door you wish to open You can use this button to control the central locking system whenever the doors are closed. The doors and luggage compartment lid are unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft system is not activated. If only the driver's door was unlocked from the outside and you press the button, then, with the driver's door still open, the passenger's door, the luggage compartment lid, the fuel filler door and the glove compartment will unlock, too. If the driver's door is closed, it will be locked.< or pull the release handle for any door twice: to unlock and open the door.

To lock

> Either use the central locking button to lock both doors at once or > press the individual door lock buttons down. As an added design feature to prevent the driver from being inadvertently locked out of the vehicle, the driver's door lock button will not engage as long as the door is open.

Luggage compartment lid

The lock
Only the master keys fit in the lock for the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 28.

To open from the outside

Press the button in the handle recess: the luggage compartment lid opens slightly.
To open from inside the vehicle

To secure separately

Lock the glove compartment using the master key.
If the luggage compartment lid has not been locked separately, you can open it with this button in the footwell on the driver's side when the vehicle is staThe luggage compartment is lit when the luggage compartment lid is opened. tionary.
When the glove compartment is locked, refer to page 99, the luggage compartThe luggage compartment lid is locked ment lid cannot be opened using the and disconnected from the central lock- button in the strip handle. ing system. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized access to the lug- Manual operation gage compartment when you surrender In the event of electrical malfunction the spare key only, refer to page 28. Turn the master key to the right as far This can be advantageous for valet as it will go, the luggage compartment parking, for example. lid will open slightly. The luggage compartment lid is locked again as soon as you close the lid.

You can also open the luggage compartment lid when the system is armed by pressing the button of the remote control. When it is closed, the lid is once again secured. Extended pressure on the button sets off the alarm Panic mode, refer to page 30.
To arm and disarm the alarm system
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked via the remote control or the driver's door lock, the alarm system is also simultaneously armed or disarmed.
vehicle is unlocked: an attempted entry has been detected in the period since the system was armed. Following triggering of an alarm, the indicator lamp will flash continuously. > When the vehicle is being transported by train > When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Tilt alarm sensor: The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, for example, to attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle. Interior motion sensor: The vehicle interior is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions. Even when the convertible top is open, the alarm system including the interior motion sensor is armed. Objects falling into the vehicle, e.g. leaves, can trigger unintentional alarms, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms.
> Press the button on the remote control twice. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are deactivated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again. You can have the tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor permanently deactivated.< The system deactivates the tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor if the convenience closing of windows and glass sunroof is interrupted within the first 10 seconds and then restarted. The vehicle must then be unlocked and relocked before the sensors will resume operation.<

Indicator lamp displays

> The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed > The indicator lamp flashes immediately after the vehicle is locked: doors or luggage compartment lid are not completely closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area(s), the remaining areas are secured, and the indicator lamp will flash continuously after 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated > The indicator lamp goes out immediately after the vehicle is unlocked: no manipulation or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the system was armed > The indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds immediately after the

At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained infants and small children in appropriate child-restraint systems; larger children and adults using the safety belts. Never let an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury. Please note that the word Airbag imprinted on the door trim panel indicates the airbag's location. Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. However, a child sitting in the rear seat and not properly restrained may place his or her head on or near the side airbag, if so equipped. For example, a child even though belted may fall asleep with his or her head against the side airbag. It may be difficult for a driver to ensure that children in the rear seat will remain properly positioned at all times and not place their heads on or near the side airbag. Therefore, we recommend that the rear seat side airbags, if provided, be deactivated if you plan to transport children in the rear seat. The rear seat side airbags may already have been deactivated by a BMW center. If you are uncertain of their status, or wish to have the airbags activated or deactivated, please contact your BMW center.< Even when all these guidelines are observed, there is still a small residual risk of injuries to the face, hands and arms occurring from airbag deployment in isolated instances. In sensitive individuals, the ignition and inflation noise may induce a mild hearing loss that is temporary in most cases. Airbag warning information is also provided on the sun visors. This is the right way a child should sit in a child restraint when rear side airbags are provided.
If there is a system malfunction, there is a risk that the airbags will not be triggered within their normal response range, even if the level of impact would normally have triggered them. Have your BMW center inspect the airbag system immediately.<
This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the seat belt when rear side airbags are provided.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp indicates the operational status of the airbag system when the ignition key is in position 1 or higher. System operational: > The indicator lamp comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to position 1 or higher. System malfunction: > Indicator lamp does not come on or > indicator lamp lights up continuously.
Transporting children safely
Leave the rear safety belts in the holders if they are not needed to avoid unwanted movement from the safety belts at high speeds.< Commercially available child seats complying with the legal standard are designed to be secured with a seat belt or with the seat belt portion of a combination lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or inadequately installed restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always read and follow the Child-restraint system with tether instructions that come with the system.

59 restraint system that has first been properly secured with a safety belt. Never install a rearward-facing childrestraint system in the front passenger seat. We strongly urge you to carefully read and comply with the instructions for installation and use provided by the child restraint's manufacturer whenever you use such a device. Do not attempt to modify child-restraint systems. If you do this, the protection provided by these systems could be impaired. Be sure that all occupants of all ages remain properly and securely restrained at all times.< All rear seating positions in your vehicle meet the recommendations of SAE J1819, an industry-recommended practice for securing child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.
The belt cannot be extracted further. Always observe the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child-restraint system.
To unlock the safety belt
Release the safety belt, remove the child seat and retract the safety belt to its end position on the belt retractor.
Securing child-restraint system
All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing childrestraint systems. A label with the appropriate instructions for this is located in the immediate vicinity of the buckle latch of each safety belt.
LATCH child-restraint mounting system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren The left and right rear seats are both equipped with a LATCH child-restraint mounting system.

To lock the safety belt

Extract the entire length of the belt from the inertia reel mechanism. Allow the reel to retract the belt somewhat and engage the buckle, then tighten the belt against the child-restraint system. The retraction mechanism is now locked.
The LATCH anchorage points are identified by symbols. The anchorage points for the LATCH child-restraint system installation are located behind the upholstery at the positions indicated by the arrows. Carefully slide the brackets through the gaps in the upholstery at the indicated locations. Always follow all manufacturer's instructions and observe all safety precautions when installing the LATCH child-restraint mounting system. Leave the rear safety belts in the holders if they are not needed to avoid unwanted movement from the safety belts at high speeds.<

Driving

Ignition lock

Steering unlocked

You will find that it is often easier to turn the ignition key from position 0 to position 1 when you move the steering wheel slightly to help disengage the lock. Individual electrical accessories are ready for operation.

Ignition key positions

0 Steering locked 1 Steering unlocked 2 Ignition on 3 Start engine

Steering locked

The key can only be inserted and removed in this position. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right until you hear the lock engage. If the key is not removed, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened.
Starting the engine and driving off
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, drive off immediately at a moderate engine speed.< Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces. Otherwise, breathing the exhaust fumes can lead to unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. An unattended vehicle with a running engine represents a safety hazard. If you leave the vehicle with the engine running, move the gearshift lever into the idling position or the selector lever into position N, as applicable, and apply the parking brake. If you fail to do this, the vehicle could move.< > Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine > Do not end the starting procedure too early, but do not continue it for more than 20 seconds > Release the ignition key immediately when the engine starts > Do not let the engine warm up in idling position. Instead, begin to drive at moderate engine speeds. If the engine does not start on the first attempt if it is very hot or cold, for instance: Press the accelerator pedal halfway down while engaging the starter. Cold starts at very low temperatures below about +5 7/156 and at high altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m: > On the first attempt, engage the starter for approx. 10 seconds > Press the accelerator pedal halfway down while engaging the starter. Extended starting attempts, characterized by excessively frequent or long periods with the starter engaged, can damage the catalytic converter.< When driving, standing at idle or parking the vehicle, take care to avoid contact between the hot exhaust system and flammable materials grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, resulting in serious personal injury and property damage.<

To engage

The detent engages automatically, and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition key is in position 2, refer to page 18.
Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button and lower the lever.
If exceptional circumstances make it necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with excessive pressure. Keep your thumb pressed against the release button while carefully pulling the lever up. Excessive pressure can lead to overbraking and loss of traction fishtailing at the rear axle. The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is engaged. Always engage the parking brake when parking on slopes and inclined surfaces. Engaging a gear may not provide adequate resistance to rolling.< To avoid corrosion and one-sided braking, apply the parking brake lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill at a traffic light, for example provided that it is safe to do so.<
When shifting gears in the fifth/sixth gear plane, be sure to press the gearshift lever to the right in order to prevent inadvertent selection of a gear in the third/fourth gear plane. Do not hold the vehicle in place on slopes by slipping or 'riding' the clutch. Use the parking brake instead. Riding the clutch leads to severe and premature clutch wear.<

Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press the gearshift lever to the left to overcome the slight resistance. When you select reverse the backup lamps will light up automatically when the ignition key is in position 2. Data Index
Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*
The sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic is an automated manual gearbox with which clutching and shifting is assumed by an electro-hydraulic system. The SMG Drivelogic is operated via two shift paddles on the steering wheel and the selector lever in the center console. It offers the following functions: > Sequential and automated shifting mode > Ability to choose between different driving programs Drivelogic > Gradient assistance, refer to page 73 > Upshift display and shift lights, refer to page 74 > RPM matching on downshifts > Driving dependent functions: The respective driving situation, e.g. cornering, mountain driving or braking, is detected by sensors and taken into account for shifting, e.g. to achieve optimum gear selection during deceleration and subsequent acceleration > Slip recognition at the rear axle for increasing driving stability, e.g. during downshifting on slippery road surfaces > Operating safety through protection against misshifting. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when driving in the first driving program of the automated shifting mode.

System malfunction

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up yellow. The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunctioning or out of order. Please contact your BMW center.
M Engine dynamics control
The Sport mode is deactivated every time the engine is started.

Brake force display

The system Sport mode will cause the engine to respond more spontaneously to any motion of the accelerator pedal.
Brake force display indicates to the road users behind you how hard you are braking. > Normal braking: the brake lamps among the rear lamps and the center brake lamp light up > Hard braking or braking with ABS: in addition, the illuminated rear lamp surface is extended, refer to the picture.
Activating: with the ignition key in position 2, press the SPORT button. The indicator lamp will come on. When the system is activated, the vehicle may gain speed without any additional pressure on the accelerator pedal.< Deactivating: press the SPORT button again; the indicator lamp will go out.
Activating/deactivating Sport mode

Lamps 90

Parking lamps/Low beams
You can also have this function deactivated.<
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in this position, the system automatically responds to changes in ambient light, for example in tunnels, at dusk and when it is raining or snowing, by switching the low beams on or off. The low-beam headlamps remain on, regardless of the ambient light, when you switch on the fog lamps.< Automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgement in determining when the lamps should be switched on. For example, the sensors are not able to detect fog. In such situations switch on the lamp manually, as otherwise a safety hazard will result.< You can have the sensitivity of your vehicle's automatic headlamp control adjusted.<

LIGHTS ON warning

Whenever you open the driver's door after having turned the ignition key to position 0, you will hear an acoustic signal for a few seconds to remind you that the lamps have not been switched off.
Daytime driving lamps* Parking lamps
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use this to signal the position of the vehicle when it is parked. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature, refer to page 91. If you desire, the light switch can be left in the low-beam position: when the ignition is switched off, the external lighting is also switched off. Observe the legal regulations regarding the use of daytime driving lamps. When required, switch on the parking lamps as usual as described under Parking lamps. You can have the activation settings for the daytime driving lamps programmed on your vehicle.<

Speed rating

Q = up to 100 mph (160 km/h) T = up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H = up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V = up to 150 mph (240 km/h) W = up to 167 mph (270 km/h) Y = up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

Traction

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes comply with the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

DOT quality grades

Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.< Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.<

Tire condition

Wheel/tire damage

M+S Temperature

The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter driving properties than summer tires.

127 Ask your BMW center for details concerning oils that have been approved. You can also call BMW of North America toll-free at 1-800-8311117 or visit this website: www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.< BMW engines are designed to operate without oil additives; the use of additives could even lead to damage in some cases.<

Adding engine oil

Only add engine oil when the oil level has dropped to just above the lower mark on the dipstick. Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess oil will damage the engine. Before checking the engine oil level after topping up, restart the engine and allow it to run to obtain a correct display. Then proceed as described under Checking the oil level.

Alternative oil types

If a High Performance Synthetic Oil approved by BMW should be unavailable, you may use small volumes of other synthetic oils for topping up between oil changes. The following data must appear on the packaging: > Viscosity preferred: SAE 10W-60 alternative: SAE 5W-40 or SAE 10W-40 > Specifications preferred: API SJ/CF alternative: API SJ also SK, SL, S etc.

Specified engine oils

The quality of the engine oil is extremely important for the function and life of an engine. Based on extensive testing, BMW has approved only certain grades of engine oil. Use only oils approved for your vehicle model.

Low ambient temperatures

Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the engine is hot. If you do, The oils used by BMW at the factory for your vehicle model can be used at virtu- escaping coolant can cause burns.< ally any ambient temperature. Coolant consists of water and coolant However, if the vehicle is exposed to additives. Not all commercially available temperatures below 4 7/206 for additives are suitable for your BMW. extended periods, please have your Your BMW center knows which addiBMW center recommend a suitable oil. tives are appropriate. Only use approved additives, as the engine could otherwise be damaged. The additives are hazardous to health.< Comply with the applicable environmental laws regulating the disposal of coolant additives.<
Checking the coolant level
1. The engine must be at ambient temperature 2. Open the cap for the expansion tank by turning it slightly counterclockwise to allow accumulated pressure to escape. Then open 3. The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the red float is even with the upper edge of the filler neck, refer to the arrow in the illustration or to the schematic diagram next to the filler neck 4. If necessary, slowly add coolant until the correct level is reached; do not overfill 5. Close the cap by turning until it is well tight 6. Have the cause for the coolant loss removed as soon as possible.

BMW sports seat 47 Bore, refer to Engine data 154 Bottle holders, see Beverage holders 100 Brake fluid 129 indicator lamp 18, 129 level 129 Brake force display 89 Brake lamps bulb replacement 139 indicator lamp, defective lamp 81 Brake lamps, refer to Brake force display 89 Brake pads brake fluid level 18, 129 breaking in 110 Brake rotors breaking in 110 Brake system brake pads, indicator lamp 19 Brake wear warning indicator lamp 19 Brakes ABS 113 brake fluid 129 brake force display 89 brake pads 112 breaking in 110 driving notes 111 indicator/warning lamp 18, 19 parking brake 68 Break-in procedures 110 Bridging, refer to Jumpstarting 147 Bulb replacement 137 Bulb replacement, refer to Lamps and bulbs 137 Buttons in steering wheel 22 C California Proposition 65 warning 6 Can holders, see Beverage holders 100 Capacities 157 Car battery 144 Car care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Car keys, refer to Keys 28 Car phone hookup microphone 100 Car radio, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio Car telephone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Car vacuum cleaner, connecting 101 Car wash, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Carpet care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Cassette operation, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer CBC Cornering Brake Control 113 warning lamp 19 CD changer, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer CD operation, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Center armrest front 99 Center high-mount brake lamp bulb replacement 140 Central locking system 28 button 32 passenger compartment 32 Check Control 81
161 Check Gas Cap indicator lamp 19 Child seats, refer to Childrestraint systems 58 Child-restraint mounting system LATCH 60 Child-restraint systems 58 Cigarette lighter 100 Cleaning chrome parts, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Cleaning light alloy wheels, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Cleaning position, convertible top 44 Cleaning the vehicle, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Cleaning windshield 77 Clock 82 12-/24-hour mode 82 setting, refer also to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Closing from inside 32 from outside 29 Clutch breaking in 110 Cockpit 14

Interior lamps 92 remote control 30 Interior motion sensor 36, 37 switching off 37 Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature 53 Interior temperature adjusting 96 Intermittent mode, wipers 76 Interval display, service 81 J Jump-starting 147 K Key Memory 64 Keys 28 with remote control 28 L Lamp defect 137 Lamps reading lamps 92 Lamps and bulbs 137 Lashing down loads, refer to Cargo loading 104 Lashing eyelets, refer to Securing cargo 106 Lashing fittings, refer to Securing cargo 106 LATCH child-restraint mounting system 60 Leather care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Leaving the vehicle 68 LEDs light-emitting diodes 140 Length, refer to Dimensions 155 License plate lamp bulb replacement 140 Light switch 90 Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 140 Lighter 100 LIGHTS ON warning 90 Lights, refer to Parking lamps/Low beams 90 Load, determining the maximum 104 Load, refer to Cargo loading 104 Loading vehicle 104 Load-securing devices 106 Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 32 Lock, steering wheel 65 Locking from inside 32 from outside 29, 31 Locking and unlocking doors from inside 32 from outside 29, 31 Low beams 90 automatic 90 bulb replacement 137 indicator lamp, defective lamp 81 Luggage compartment 35 capacity 156 emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 33 floor panel 35 increase volume 35 lid 33 lighting 33 opening from outside 33 opening, remote control 30 opening/closing, refer to Luggage compartment lid 33 remote control 30 securing separately 33 volume 156
165 Luggage compartment lid 33 emergency operation 33 emergency release 34 indicator lamp 81 opening from inside the vehicle 33 opening from outside 33 remote control 30 unlocking manually 33 Luggage rack, refer to Roofmounted luggage rack 107 Lumbar support 48 M M Engine dynamics control 89 M Mobility system 141 Maintenance 81, 130 Maintenance system 130 Malfunction convertible top 42 door lock 31 fuel filler door 24 Malfunction displays 81 Manual operation convertible top 42 door lock 31 driver's door 31 fuel filler door 24 luggage compartment lid 33 power convertible top 42
Manual transmission 69 Master keys with remote control 28 MC operation, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer MD operation, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 51 Memory, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 64 Microfilter automatic climate control 98 Microphone 100 Mini disc operation, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Mirrors 53 automatic curb monitor 52 heated 53 memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 51 Mobile Service 147 Modifications, technical, refer to For your own safety 6 Multifunction steering wheel 22 Multifunction switch turn signal indicator/headlamp flasher 75 washer/wiper system 76 N Navigation system, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 48 Nets 99 Nozzles, refer to Ventilation 94 Nylon rope, refer to Towing and tow-starting the vehicle 149 O OBD interface socket 132 Odometer 79 Oil additives, refer to Adding engine oil 127 alternative oils 127 capacity 157 dipstick 126 quality 127 specified engine oils 127 Oil change interval, refer to Service interval display 130 Oil change intervals, refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models / Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Oil filter change 157 Oil level checking 126 indicator lamp 18 Oil pressure indicator lamp 18 OIL SERVICE 81 Oil temperature 79 Oil types 127 Old batteries, refer to Disposal 145 Onboard computer 83 Onboard computer, refer also to the Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer Onboard tool kit 136 Opening and closing from inside 32 from outside 29 via door lock 31 via remote control 29 Outlets, ventilation 94 Outside temperature display 83 changing unit of measure 83 P Paintwork care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Panic mode, trigger alarm 30 Park Distance Control (PDC) 85 Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control (PDC) 85 Parking brake 68 indicator lamp 18 Parking lamps 90 bulb replacement 137 Parking lamps/Low beams 90 Parts and accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 5 Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt function 52 PDC Park Distance Control 85 Placing a telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone Plastic, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 98 Power loss electric power windows 39

Power output, refer to Engine data 154 Power seat 47 Power socket 101 Power socket, cigarette lighter 101 Power windows electric 38 Pressure monitoring, tires Flat Tire Monitor 87 Pressure, tires 116 inflating with M Mobility system 143 Proposition 65 warning 6 Protective function electric power windows 38 Puncture M Mobility system 141 R Radio remote control key, refer to Master key with remote control 28 Radio, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio Rain sensor 76 Range 84 Reading lamps hardtop 113 rear 93 Rear lamps bulb replacement 139 indicator lamp, defective lamp 81 Rear window heating automatic climate control 97 Rear-entry assist 49 Rearview mirror 53 Receiving assistance 146 Recirculated-air mode automatic climate control 97 Recirculating the air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 97 Reclining seat, refer to Seat adjustment 47 Refueling 24 fuel filler door 24 Releasing hood 123 Remaining distance to service 81 Remaining distance, refer to Range 84 Remote control 29 luggage compartment lid 30 malfunction 30 Replacement key 29 Replacing lamps, refer to Lamps and bulbs 137 Reporting safety defects 7 Restraint systems for children 58 Restraint systems, refer to Safety belts 50 Reverse gear manual transmission 69 Rollover protection system 62 indicator lamp 19 lowering 62 Roof load capacity 156 Roof-mounted luggage rack 107 Rope, refer to Towing and tow-starting the vehicle 149 S Safe seating position 46 airbags 46 safety belt 46 Safety belt safe seating position 46 Safety belt height adjustment 50 Safety belts 50 height adjustment 50 seat-integrated safety belt system 49 warning lamp 18
167 Safety systems, refer to Antilock Brake System 113 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 86 Screwdriver, refer to Onboard tool kit 136 Seat adjustment 47 BMW sports seat 47 lumbar support 47, 48 power seats 47 Seat belt tensioner, refer to Safety belts 50 Seat heating 52 Seat memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 51 Seat positions, storing 51 Seats 47 Securing cargo 106 Securing child-restraint system 60 Securing the vehicle from inside 32 from outside 29, 31 Selector lever sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic 70 Selector lever positions sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic 70