BMW 2011 M3 Convertible オーナーマニュアル
Driving
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Launch Control
Launch Control enables an optimum accelera-
tion when starting off on a road surface with
good traction.
tion when starting off on a road surface with
good traction.
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-
erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-
erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-
cle will lead to premature component wear.
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Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con-
tinuously for approx. 6.2 miles/10 km.
at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con-
tinuously for approx. 6.2 miles/10 km.
1.
With the engine running, step on the brake
with your left foot.
with your left foot.
2.
Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC),
refer to page
refer to page
.
3.
Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to
page
page
62
.
4.
With the vehicle stationary, activate the
manual mode and select 1
manual mode and select 1
st
gear.
5.
With your right foot, push the accelerator
pedal past the resistance point. The engine
speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag
symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
pedal past the resistance point. The engine
speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag
symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
6.
When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal
floored.
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal
floored.
7.
The upshifting occurs automatically as long
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed
past the resistance point.
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed
past the resistance point.
Launch Control will be ready for use again after
you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during
the break-in phase, refer to page
you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during
the break-in phase, refer to page
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC
activated whenever possible.
activated whenever possible.
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Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator
has failed.
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Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
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