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THE BMW 3 SERIES
SPORTS WAGON.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine®

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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English X/15, 11 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...
  • Page 5 Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 248. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Information Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 6: Information

    Information Information Using this Owner's Manual Internet Information on BMW, for example, on technol‐ Orientation ogy, is available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. BMW Driver’s Guide App...

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs

    The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose policy of constant development that is con‐ to use another service facility, BMW recom‐...

  • Page 8: Service And Warranty

    Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties: Parts and accessories ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. BMW recommends the use of parts and ac‐ ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. cessory products approved by BMW. ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect War‐...

  • Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Such damage is with individuals if combined with other infor‐ not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited mation, for example, an accident report, dam‐ Warranty. age to the vehicle, eye witness accounts —...

  • Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number

    National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
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  • Page 13: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 14: At A Glance Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Front fog lights  101 Reduce distance  132 Lights off Increase distance  132 Daytime running lights  100 Parking lights  98 Cruise control rocker switch  138,  132 Instrument cluster  82 beams  98 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Automatic headlight con‐ trol  99 Volume Adaptive Light Control  100 High-beam Assistant  100 Voice activation  27...
  • Page 16 At a glance Cockpit 15 Open the tailgate  41 16 Unlock hood  215 All around the center console Control Display  18 PDC Park Distance Control  140 Ventilation  160 Rearview camera  144 Hazard warning system  232 Parking assistant  150 Surround View  144 Central locking system  40 Side View  146 Glove compartment  172 Driving Dynamics Control  128 Radio/CD/Multimedia Climate...
  • Page 17 Cockpit At a glance All around the roofliner Intelligent emergency call  232 Reading lights  102 Panoramic glass sunroof  50 Interior lights  102 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag  105 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 18: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Overview of control elements This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 19 iDrive At a glance "Turn off control display" Move in four directions. Controller with navigation system Buttons on Controller The buttons can be used to open the menus Press button Function directly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. MENU Open the main menu.
  • Page 20 At a glance iDrive Press. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the Move in two directions. main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the Controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
  • Page 21 iDrive At a glance Changing settings ▷ Move the Controller to the right. Opens new display on top of previous Select a field. screen. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐ ting is displayed. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ cate that additional panels can be opened.

  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    At a glance iDrive Entering letters and numbers Changing settings Entering letters requires some practice at the You may change Control Display settings, for beginning. When entering, pay attention to the example the volume, via touchpad. Swipe left following: or right accordingly. ▷...
  • Page 23 iDrive At a glance Telephone symbols Turn the Controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the Controller. Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Turn the Controller to set the hours and Bluetooth is switched on.
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive Split screen Programmable memory buttons General information General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, for example, infor‐ The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ mation from the onboard computer. grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
  • Page 25 iDrive At a glance Deleting the button assignments Deleting data Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for Heed and follow the instructions on the Con‐ approx. 5 seconds. trol Display. "OK" Switch on the ignition. "Settings" Deleting personal in the Open "Options".
  • Page 26 At a glance iDrive Without navigation system Select symbol. Entry comparison Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐ rowed down with every letter entered and let‐ ters may be added automatically. Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle. ▷...

  • Page 27: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 28: Tone Settings

    At a glance Voice activation system Executing functions using short ›Tone‹ commands Execute functions on the main menu via short Setting the voice dialog commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, for example, ›Vehicle Set system to standard dialog or use a short status‹.
  • Page 29 Voice activation system At a glance Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ roof closed to prevent noise interference.

  • Page 30: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the Controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
  • Page 31 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the Pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
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  • Page 33: Controls

    Controls The information in this chapter helps you in confidentially operating your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 34: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 35 Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ Interference of radio transmission to re‐ mote control by external sources for exam‐ ple, by radio masts. ▷ Empty battery in remote control. ▷ Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control.
  • Page 36 Controls Opening and closing Personal Profile ▷ Programmable memory buttons. ▷ Volumes, tone. The concept ▷ Control Display. Using Personal Profile, individual settings for ▷ Navigation. several drivers can be saved and called up ▷ Park Distance Control PDC. again at a later time. ▷...
  • Page 37 Opening and closing Controls Importing profiles On the Control Display: Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be "Settings" imported via BMW Online. "Profiles" Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐ Open "Options". ported via the USB interface.
  • Page 38 Controls Opening and closing Using the remote control If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐ cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the Information vehicle from the outside when there are people WARNING...
  • Page 39 Opening and closing Controls of the tailgate/rear window is clear during Do not transport the remote control together opening and closing.◀ with metal objects or electronic devices. In the case of interference, the vehicle can also To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐...

  • Page 40: From The Inside

    Controls Opening and closing From the inside If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐ cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is Unlocking and locking risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.◀...
  • Page 41 Opening and closing Controls Tailgate Information To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ ing the tailgate/rear window. There is risk of in‐ juries.

  • Page 42: Manual Operation

    Controls Opening and closing ▷ Press button on the inside of the tailgate. ▷ Press button on tailgate's exterior. Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ tion. tion. With Comfort Access: An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate closes.
  • Page 43 Opening and closing Controls WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ ing the tailgate/rear window. There is risk of in‐ juries. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate/rear window is clear during open‐ ing and closing.◀ Functional requirements ▷...
  • Page 44 Controls Opening and closing Locking In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in. Unlocking the tailgate separately Press button on tailgate's exterior. This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control. The situation of the doors does not change.
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Controls ately pull it back. With this movement, the The hazard warning system flashes on and an leg must pass through the ranges of both acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate sensors. closes. The closing of the tailgate has no effect on the locking of the vehicle.

  • Page 46: Automatic Locking

    Controls Opening and closing ▷ Interference of the radio connection from The tailgate is opened and the doors mobile phones or other electronic devices unlocked. in direct proximity. Confirmation signals from the vehicle Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.
  • Page 47 Opening and closing Controls Door lock with the alarm system WARNING switched on There is risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of The alarm system is triggered when the door is property damage. Make sure that the area of opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐...

  • Page 48: Switching Off The Alarm

    Controls Opening and closing Switching off the alarm When the still open access points are closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm ▷ Unlock vehicle with the remote control or sensor will be switched on. switch on the ignition, if needed through ▷...
  • Page 49 Opening and closing Controls Safety switch WARNING Accessories on the windows such as an‐ tennas can impact jam protection. There is risk Opening of injuries. Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.◀ ▷ Press the button to the resistance If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a point.

  • Page 50: Roller Sunblinds

    Controls Opening and closing Information WARNING When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐ juries or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.◀ In order to prevent uncontrolled closing of the windows, press the safety switch, for example Information...
  • Page 51 Opening and closing Controls position. The sliding visor ▷ See also: Convenient opening, refer to does not move. page 38, via remote control. ▷ The tilted glass sunroof is being closed. ▷ See also: closing by means of Comfort Ac‐ The sliding visor does not move.
  • Page 52 Controls Opening and closing Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger, push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it. The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐ tion. Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent.

  • Page 53: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- WARNING specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not There is risk of jamming when moving necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 54 Controls Adjusting Forward/backward Seat tilt Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired direction. tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐...

  • Page 55: Lumbar Support

    Adjusting Controls Adjustments in detail Thigh support Forward/back. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine.
  • Page 56 Controls Adjusting Front seat heating Seat heating Overview Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.
  • Page 57 Adjusting Controls The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point ▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐ will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐ ward around your upper body. ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted. Buckling the seat belt Information WARNING If the safety belt is used by more than...
  • Page 58 Controls Adjusting Height ▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were modified. Adjust the head restraint so that its center is Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in approximately at eye level. the event of an accident. There is risk of inju‐ Distance ries or danger to life.

  • Page 59: Rear Head Restraints

    Adjusting Controls Removing Correctly adjusted head restraint Only remove the head restraint if no one will be General information sitting in the seat in question. A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.

  • Page 60: Seat And Mirror Memory

    Controls Adjusting Removing Overview Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question. Storing Switch on the ignition. Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ sistance. Set the desired position. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ Press button.
  • Page 61 Adjusting Controls Safety mode Overview Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐ nition. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is com‐ pleted. Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power.

  • Page 62: Automatic Dimming Feature

    Controls Adjusting Interior mirror, manually dimmable Engage selector lever position R. Turn knob Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out CAUTION Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐ hicle can be damaged in car washes. There is risk of property damage.
  • Page 63 Adjusting Controls Steering wheel Switching on/off Press button. Information ▷ On: the LED lights up. WARNING ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐ ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is risk of an accident.

  • Page 64: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 65: Deactivating Airbags

    Transporting children safely Controls WARNING airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐ GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀ The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat After installing a child restraint system in the adjustment or improper installation of the child front passenger seat, make sure that the front, seat.
  • Page 66 Controls Transporting children safely Locking the safety belt Unlocking the safety belt Pull out the belt strap completely. Unbuckle the belt buckle. Secure the child restraint system with the Remove the child restraint system. safety belt. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐ Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull pletely.

  • Page 67: Rear Doors

    Transporting children safely Controls Securing of doors and Only mount child restraint systems to the up‐ per retaining straps.◀ windows in the rear Retaining strap guide Rear doors WARNING If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used for the child restraint system, the protec‐ tive effect can be reduced.

  • Page 68: Driving

    Controls Driving Driving Vehicle features and options Ignition off Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop This chapter describes all standard, country- button again without stepping on the brake. specific and optional features offered with the Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐ series.

  • Page 69: Diesel Engine

    Driving Controls ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐ ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure tral locking system. the vehicle, for example with a wheel chock.◀ ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be CAUTION started.
  • Page 70 Controls Driving Engine stop Press the Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off. Information The radio-ready state is switched on. WARNING Set the parking brake. Unattended children or animals can Manual transmission move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traffic, for example with the following ac‐ Switching off the engine tions: With the vehicle at a standstill, press the...
  • Page 71 Driving Controls ▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the ▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked. vehicle is stopped. ▷ The parking assistant is activated. ▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the ▷ Stop-and-go traffic. driver's door is closed. ▷...

  • Page 72: Automatic Deactivation

    Controls Driving ▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐ Transmission position P is engaged auto‐ matic climate control is switched on. matically. ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged. Set the parking brake. ▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when Manual transmission: the heating is switched on.
  • Page 73 Driving Controls Applying Using turn signals The lever automatically engages after being pulled up. The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models If for once use during driving is required, en‐ gage the parking brake slightly and hold the Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
  • Page 74 Controls Driving High beams, headlight flasher Switching on ▷ High beams, arrow 1. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. ▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once. The wipers switch to intermittent operation Washer/wiper system when the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 75: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    Driving Controls The rain sensor automatically controls the time Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain between wipes depending on the intensity of sensor. the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior mirror. Clean the windshield, headlights Activating/deactivating Pull the wiper lever towards you.

  • Page 76: Washer Fluid

    Make sure that the vehicle is switched off tainer. when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ on.◀ trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ Switch the ignition on and off again.
  • Page 77 Driving Controls CAUTION ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb. The use of undiluted and different wind‐ shield washer concentrate or antifreeze can ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure lead to damage to the washing system.
  • Page 78 Controls Driving R Reverse ▷ With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of selector Select only when the vehicle is stationary. lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be deactivated and the shift N Neutral command will not be executed.
  • Page 79 Driving Controls Engage selector lever position P Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐ tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐ shifted as needed. Switching to manual mode ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ ward. ▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐ wards.
  • Page 80 Controls Driving Shift paddles Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐ played, for example: P. Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock General information The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow Electronically unlock the transmission lock to you to shift gears quickly while keeping both maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
  • Page 81 Driving Controls General information The use of Launch Control causes premature component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle. Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 180, period. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.

  • Page 82: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 83: Check Control

    Displays Controls ▷ Messages, for example Check Control, re‐ objects are detected on the front passenger fer to page 83. seat. ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the page 88. driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be activated if ▷...
  • Page 84 Controls Displays Orange lights DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Active Cruise Control Control is activated The number bars shows the selected Dynamic Stability Control DSC is distance from the vehicle driving switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐ ahead.

  • Page 85: Text Messages

    Displays Controls For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐ Front fog lights tor, refer to page 106. Front fog lights are activated. For additional information, refer to Steering system Front fog lights, refer to page 101. Steering system in some cases not working.

  • Page 86: Fuel Gauge

    Controls Displays Supplementary text messages They are stored and can be displayed again later. Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called up Displaying stored Check Control via Check Control. messages With urgent messages the added text will be On the Control Display: automatically displayed on the Control Display.

  • Page 87: Coolant Temperature

    Displays Controls middle or in the left half of WARNING the temperature display. Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃ ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of there can be a danger of icy roads, for example the temperature range.
  • Page 88 Controls Displays Energy recovery sured anymore. There is risk of property dam‐ age. Refuel promptly.◀ Display Displaying the cruising range The kinetic energy of the vehicle Depending on your vehicle's optional features, is converted to electrical energy the range can also be displayed as bar in the while Coasting.
  • Page 89 Displays Controls Gear shift indicator Symbols Sym‐ Description The concept bols The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear for the current driving situation. No service is currently required. General information The deadline for scheduled mainte‐ Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ nance or a legally mandated inspec‐...
  • Page 90 Controls Displays Speed limit detection Switching on/off On the Control Display: The concept "Settings" "Instrument cluster" Speed limit detection "Speed limit information" Speed limit detection shows the current maxi‐ mum permitted speed in the instrument clus‐ If speed limit detection is switched on, it can ter.

  • Page 91: Instrument Cluster

    Displays Controls Activating a list and adjusting the ▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation setting system are incorrect. ▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐ tem. ▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing. ▷...

  • Page 92: Information At A Glance

    Controls Displays Information at a glance Average fuel consumption Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn The average fuel consumption is calculated for signal lever calls up the following information in the period while the engine is running. the info display: The average fuel consumption is calculated for ▷...

  • Page 93: Control Display

    Displays Controls Trip onboard computer Displaying sport displays on the Control Display The vehicle features two types of onboard computers. "Vehicle info" ▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as "Sport displays" often as necessary. ▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an Speed warning overview of the current trip.
  • Page 94 Controls Displays Automatic time setting "Select current speed" Press the Controller. Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are The current vehicle speed is stored as the updated automatically. speed warning. "Settings" "Time/Date"...
  • Page 95 28. If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐ rent vehicle position can be displayed in the Units of measurement BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐ tedDrive customer portal. Setting the units of measurement "Settings" To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ "GPS tracking"...
  • Page 96 Controls Displays ▷ Unfavorable light conditions. On the Control Display: If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐ "Settings" tings checked by a dealer’s service center or "Head-Up Display" another qualified service center or repair shop. "Brightness" Switching on/off Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐...
  • Page 97 Displays Controls The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image. A film in the windshield prevents double im‐ ages from being displayed. For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

  • Page 98: Lights

    Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function This chapter describes all standard, country- Parking lights specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Low beams the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 99 Lights Controls Roadside parking lights Settings are stored for the profile currently used. The concept Headlight courtesy delay feature The vehicle can be illuminated on one side. General information Switching on The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio- ready state is switched off.

  • Page 100: Daytime Running Lights

    Controls Lights System limits To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ The automatic headlamp control cannot serve er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill. as a substitute for your personal judgment of lighting conditions.
  • Page 101 Lights Controls General information ually switch off the high beams in situations where required to avoid a safety risk. The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to The system is not fully functional in the follow‐ adequate illumination, for example, in towns ing situations, and driver intervention may be and cities.
  • Page 102 Controls Lights Instrument lighting Switching the reading lamps on and off manually Adjusting Press button. The parking lights or low beams Reading lights are located at the front and rear must be switched on to adjust next to the interior lights. the brightness.

  • Page 103: Safety

    Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 104: Knee Airbag

    Controls Safety Knee airbag ▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact. ▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat Protective action that are not specifically suited for seats...

  • Page 105: Deactivation System

    Safety Controls Correct function the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airbags lights up. When the ignition is switched on, the In this case, change the sitting position so that warning lamp in the instrument cluster the front-seat passenger airbags are activated lights up briefly and thereby indicates and the indicator lamp goes out.

  • Page 106: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Controls Safety front passenger side are not The calibration procedure is completed when activated. the message on the Control Display disap‐ pears. ▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when, for example, a correctly seated person of If the message continues to be displayed, re‐ sufficient size is detected on the seat.
  • Page 107 Safety Controls "Vehicle status" On the Control Display and on the vehicle: "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" "Vehicle info" The status is displayed. "Vehicle status" "Perform reset" Status control display Start the engine - do not drive off. Tire and system status are indicated by the Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform color of the wheels and a text message on the reset".
  • Page 108 Controls Safety In these cases: In these cases: Check the tire pressure and correct as Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. needed. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers. Reset the system. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with Message in case of low tire pressure normal tires or run-flat tires.
  • Page 109 Safety Controls ics. In this case, have the electronics checked WARNING at the next opportunity and have them re‐ Your vehicle handles differently when a placed if needed. run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing tire inflation pressure, for example, your lane Run-flat tires stability is reduced when braking, braking dis‐...
  • Page 110 Controls Safety Examples and recommendations in the follow‐ level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low ing situations: tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐ ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐ mounted.
  • Page 111 Safety Controls Status display Run-flat tires, refer to page 209, are la‐ beled with a circular symbol containing the The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall. be displayed on the Control Display, for exam‐ ple, whether or not the FTM is active.
  • Page 112 Controls Safety have been initialized. In this case, initialize ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐ the system. ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc. If identification of flat tire damage is not WARNING possible, please contact a dealer’s service Your vehicle handles differently when a center or another qualified service center run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing...
  • Page 113 Safety Controls Information Camera WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve from the personal responsibility. Due to sys‐ tem limits, warnings or reactions of the system may not be output or they may be output too late or incorrectly. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐...
  • Page 114 Controls Safety The system sounds a warning before an immi‐ tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐ nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐ fere in the respective situations.◀ ently if needed. WARNING The automatic braking intervention is done Due to system limits, individual functions with limited force and duration.
  • Page 115 Safety Controls Switching on/off The driver must intervene actively when there is a prewarning. Switching on automatically Acute warning with braking function The system is automatically active after every driving-off. Acute warning in displayed in case of the immi‐ nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐ Switching off proaches another object at a high differential speed.
  • Page 116 Controls Safety System limits ▷ If there are constant blinding effects be‐ cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun Information low in the sky. WARNING Warning sensitivity The system can react incorrectly or not The more sensitive the warning settings are, at all due to the system limits.
  • Page 117 Safety Controls Detection range Overview Button in the vehicle It responds to objects if they are detected by the system. Intelligent Safety button Information WARNING Radar sensor Indicators and warnings do not relieve A radar sensor is located in the front bumper from the personal responsibility.
  • Page 118 Controls Safety Setting the warning time Acute warnings can also be triggered without previous forewarning. The warning time can be set via iDrive. "Settings" Braking intervention "Frontal Coll. Warning" The detection of objects can be influenced by technical system limitations, e. g. pedestrians Activate the desired time on the Control or stationary objects.
  • Page 119 Safety Controls Thus a system reaction might not come or The camera in the area of the rearview mirror might come late. controls the system. E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ General information tected: With sufficient brightness, the system warns ▷...
  • Page 120 Controls Safety Switching on/off tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐ fere in the respective situations.◀ Switching on automatically WARNING The system is automatically active after every Due to system limits, individual functions driving-off. can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated, Switching off for example approach control warning with Press button: the systems are turned...

  • Page 121: Lane Departure Warning

    Safety Controls Object detection can be restricted. Limitations ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐ of the detection range and functional restric‐ gine, via the Start/Stop button. tions are to be considered. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle delivery.
  • Page 122 Controls Safety Overview Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has Button in the vehicle been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐ brating. If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, a warning is not issued. End of warning The warning is canceled in the following situa‐...

  • Page 123: Radar Sensors

    Safety Controls Overview ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with Button in the vehicle stickers, etc. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle delivery. Active Blind Spot Detection The concept Active Blind Spot Detection Radar sensors...
  • Page 124 Controls Safety Display Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the Lamp in the exterior mirror housing following situations: ▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own. ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷...

  • Page 125: Brake Force Display

    Safety Controls Brake force display After travel has begun, the system is trained about the driver, so that decreasing alertness or fatigue can be detected. The concept This procedure takes the following criteria into account: ▷ Personal driving style, for example, steer‐ ing behavior.

  • Page 126: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options DSC Dynamic Stability Control This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the The concept series. It also describes features that are not Dynamic Stability Control detect for example necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 127 Driving stability control systems Controls Overview DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out. Button in the vehicle Indicator/warning lights When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deactivated.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving stability control systems Variable sport steering Deactivating DTC Press button again. The variable sport steering increases the TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐ steering angle of the front wheels at large tor lamp go out. steering wheel angles, for example, in tight curves or when parking.
  • Page 129 Driving stability control systems Controls Operating the programs Activating SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+ Press button Program appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up. DSC OFF TRACTION Automatic program change SPORT+ When activating cruise control, the program SPORT automatically switches to SPORT mode.
  • Page 130 Controls Driving stability control systems Displays This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated. Program selection COMFORT Pressing the button displays a For a balanced tuning with maximum driving list of the selectable programs. stabilization. Depending on your vehicle's op‐ tional features, the list in the in‐...
  • Page 131 Driving stability control systems Controls Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is used, the vehicle may roll back slightly. Servotronic The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐ quired to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.

  • Page 132: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐ erates to the desired speed. This chapter describes all standard, country- The speed is also maintained downhill, but specific and optional features offered with the may not be maintained uphill if engine power is series.
  • Page 133 Driving comfort Controls Overview Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control Buttons on the steering wheel Switching on Press but‐ Function Press button on the steering wheel. Cruise control on/off, interrupt, The indicator lights in the instrument cluster refer to page light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed.
  • Page 134 Controls Driving comfort ▷ If the system has not detected objects for an extended period, for example, on a road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder markings. ▷ If the detection range of the radar is dis‐ rupted, for example, by dirt or heavy fog. ▷...

  • Page 135: While Driving

    Driving comfort Controls tance to the traffic and weather conditions and Rolling bars in the distance display indicate maintain the prescribed safety distance, possi‐ that the vehicle detected by the radar sensor bly by braking.◀ has driven off. The system was paused or your vehicle was Reduce distance brought to a halt actively through stepping on the brake pedal and it is standing behind an‐...
  • Page 136 Controls Driving comfort Symbol flashes red and a signal Distance display sounds: Distance 1 You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneuver. Distance 2 Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐ Distance 3 played in the Head-up Display.
  • Page 137 Driving comfort Controls Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you WARNING for instance might not be detected. The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐ Deceleration tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic The system does not decelerate when a sta‐...

  • Page 138: Cruise Control

    Controls Driving comfort Cruise control The concept The system maintains a preset speed via the buttons on the steering wheel. The system brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking is insufficient. General information When you approach a curve the system may Depending on the driving settings, the features briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to of the cruise control can change in certain...
  • Page 139 Driving comfort Controls Overview ▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en‐ Buttons on the steering wheel gaged. ▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the cur‐ Press button Function rent speed.

  • Page 140: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Controls Driving comfort Desired speed This is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to ▷ The marking lights up green: page 140. the system is active. DSC will be switched on if needed. ▷ The marking lights up or‐ ange: the system has been Changing the speed interrupted.
  • Page 141 Driving comfort Controls Ultrasound sensors An acoustic warning is first given with the fol‐ lowing circumstances: Ultrasound sensors of the PDC, ▷ By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐ for example in the bumpers. ner sensors at approx. 24 inches/60 cm. ▷...
  • Page 142 Controls Driving comfort With front PDC: switching on/off Settings are stored for the profile currently manually used. Press button. Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can ▷ On: the LED lights up. be shown on the Control Display. Objects that ▷...
  • Page 143 Driving comfort Controls Limits of side protection ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. The system only detects standing obstacles ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure that entered the area of the sensors previously such as fences. when driving by.

  • Page 144: Rearview Camera

    Controls Driving comfort Overview The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display. Button in the vehicle PDC has failed. Have the system checked. Surround View The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐ sistance systems that help the driver when parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersections.
  • Page 145 Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off manually Pathway lines Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.

  • Page 146: Display Settings

    Controls Driving comfort Obstacle marking Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on: Select the symbol. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐ ting is reached, and press the Controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera.
  • Page 147 Driving comfort Controls Information Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 241. The images from both cameras are shown si‐ multaneously on the Control Display. Switching on/off WARNING Switching on/off manually The system does not relieve from the Press button. personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation.

  • Page 148: Top View

    Controls Driving comfort System limits Overview The cameras capture a maximum range of Button in the vehicle 330 ft/100 m. Top View The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering. The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose.
  • Page 149 Driving comfort Controls Contrast Switch the system back on if needed. With Top View switched on: Switching on/off manually Select the symbol. Press button. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐ ting is reached, and press the Controller. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷...

  • Page 150: Parking Assistant

    Controls Driving comfort Parking assistant WARNING The system does not relieve from the The concept personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐ tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions.
  • Page 151 Driving comfort Controls Ultrasound sensors ▷ Width of gap between two objects: your vehicle's width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m up to maximum 16 ft/5 m. ▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length. The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver. Dur to technical limitations, the system can approximate the depth of diagonal parking spaces only.
  • Page 152 Controls Driving comfort Parking space search and system Parking assistant is activated. status Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m. The status of the parking space search and possible parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display, refer to page 151.
  • Page 153 Driving comfort Controls ▷ If the Park Distance Control PDC displays ▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel clearances that are too small. roads. ▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts ▷ On slippery ground. or the time taken for parking is exceeded. ▷...
  • Page 154 Controls Driving comfort Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. The parking assistant failed. Have the system checked. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 155: Climate Control

    Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 156 Controls Climate control Switching off Depending on the selected temperature and outside influences, the air is directed to the Press the left button for the minimum windshield, side windows, upper body, and speed. into the floor area. The cooling function, refer to page 156, is Temperature switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐...
  • Page 157 Climate control Controls Manual air distribution Rear window defroster Turn the wheel to select the de‐ Press button. sired program or the desired in‐ The rear window defroster switches termediate setting. off automatically after a certain period of time. Microfilter ▷...

  • Page 158: Maximum Cooling

    Controls Climate control Seat heating, right  56 12 Air distribution, left Cooling function 13 Rear window defroster Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep lated-air mode clear 10 Air distribution, right 15 Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐ tion 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity Climate control functions in detail Press button.
  • Page 159 Climate control Controls Air flow, manual The cooling function, refer to page 158, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐ gram. gram first. At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ Press the left or right side of the but‐...
  • Page 160 Controls Climate control Rear window defroster Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. Press button. Ventilation in the rear The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
  • Page 161 Climate control Controls Preselecting the switch-on time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the switch-on time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2" The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol lights up when the reel-on time is acti‐...

  • Page 162: Interior Equipment

    Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐ mitter.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Compatibility series. It also describes features that are not If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 163 Interior equipment Controls proximately 20 seconds until the LED on flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for the interior mirror flashes. This erases all 2 seconds, the system features an alternating- programming of the buttons on the interior code radio system. Flashing and continuous il‐ mirror.

  • Page 164: Digital Compass

    Controls Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the idly. All stored functions will be deleted. The desired function on the hand-held trans‐ functions cannot be deleted individually. mitter. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ Digital compass rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly.

  • Page 165: Setting The Language

    Interior equipment Controls World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the objects or overhead power lines near the set compass zone appears in the mirror.
  • Page 166 Controls Interior equipment Emptying Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ mately 10 seconds. Take out the insert. Lighter Sun visor WARNING Contact with hot heating elements or the Glare shield hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause Fold the sun visor down or up. burns.
  • Page 167 Interior equipment Controls Front center console Push in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Connecting electrical devices Information Slide the cover forward. CAUTION Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐...
  • Page 168 Controls Interior equipment In the cargo area Without telephone: overview The socket is located on the left side in the The USB interface is located in the glove com‐ cargo area. partment. With telephone: overview USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices, for example:...

  • Page 169: Cargo Cover

    Interior equipment Controls Cargo area Tilting Cargo cover Closing When pulled out, the cargo cover can be raised for loading. To do this, push the front part of the cargo cover upward. Before closing the rear window or tailgate, Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook push the cargo cover down until it locks into both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.
  • Page 170 Controls Interior equipment Insert the left side of the cargo cover and WARNING slide it to the left. Then insert the right side With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured until it engages. load can be thrown into the car's interior, for example in case of an accident, braking or eva‐...
  • Page 171 Interior equipment Controls Cargo area partition net Pull the case up and out of the two side brackets, arrow 2. Make sure not to tilt it in WARNING the process. If the cargo net snaps back, it can cause Slide the case all the way into the guides, injuries or damage.

  • Page 172: Storage Compartments

    Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Storage compartment in the front center armrest, refer to page 173. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to specific and optional features offered with the page 173.

  • Page 173: Front Storage Compartment

    Storage compartments Controls Front storage compartment Closing Fold cover closed. Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment. After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐ mote control can be handed over, such as at a hotel, without the integrated key.

  • Page 174: Cup Holders

    Controls Storage compartments Repositioning Front Center armrest can be pushed forwards or backwards. It engages in the end positions. Connection for an external audio device An external audio device, for ex‐ ample, an MP3 player, can be connected via the AUX-IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest.
  • Page 175 Storage compartments Controls Clothes hooks Overview Information WARNING Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can obstruct the view while driving. There is risk of an accident. When suspending clothing articles from the hooks, ensure that they will not obstruct the driver's view.◀ WARNING A multi-function hook is located on each side of the cargo area.
  • Page 176 Controls Storage compartments Hook the retaining strap into the fixing point. Press button 1 to tighten the retaining strap. To secure larger loads, the retaining straps can also be interlocked with one another. Removing the brackets Bracket Telescopic rail Retaining strap Fixing point for retaining strap Fixing points for bracket Insert the bracket...
  • Page 177 Storage compartments Controls Fold up the cargo floor panel, arrow. Partitioning the compartment The compartment can be divided using an at‐ tachable partition. Storage compartment, narrow Fold up the cargo floor panel. The storage compartment can be used for example, for stowing the cargo cover or the adaptive retain‐...
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  • Page 179: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 180: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options ▷ For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and 93 mph/150 km/h. This chapter describes all standard, country- Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐ specific and optional features offered with the stances.

  • Page 181: General Driving Notes

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips General driving notes ▷ Temporarily, the engine may run less smoothly. Closing the rear window and tailgate ▷ Noises and a slight amount of smoke com‐ ing from the exhaust until shortly after the WARNING engine is shut down.

  • Page 182: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving ▷ Drive through water only if it is not deeper The heat generated in this process helps dry than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm. the brake discs and pads. ▷ Drive through water no faster than walking In this way braking efficiency will be available speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
  • Page 183 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, condensation water develops collecting under‐ neath the vehicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 184: Loading

    Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options ▷ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg This chapter describes all standard, country- or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the specific and optional features offered with the vehicle and unstable driving situations series.

  • Page 185: Securing Cargo

    Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are four lashing The greater the weight of the occupants, the eyes in the cargo area.
  • Page 186 Driving tips Loading Securing cargo ▷ The roof load should not extend past the loading area. WARNING ▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the Improperly stowed objects can shift and bottom. be thrown into the car's interior, for example in ▷...

  • Page 187: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 188: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

    The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. BMW recommends that maintenance work be performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. Switch off the engine during For information on the BMW Maintenance System, refer to page 222.

  • Page 189: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips Via the iDrive In addition, context-sensitive instructions are displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐ "Settings" sumption driving style. "ECO PRO mode" The achieved extended range is displayed in With respective equipment: the instrument cluster as bonus range. "Settings"...

  • Page 190: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

    Driving tips Saving fuel Display in the instrument cluster Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the bar's color: ECO PRO bonus range ▷ Blue display: efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range. An adjusted driving style helps you extend your driving range.

  • Page 191: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips ▷ Coasting. Symbol Measure Steptronic transmission/manual Display ECO PRO tips transmission: follow shifting instruc‐ "ECO PRO tips" tions. Settings are stored for the profile currently Manual transmission: engage neu‐ used. tral for engine stop. Coasting Indications on the Control Display The concept The system helps to conserve fuel.

  • Page 192: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

    Driving tips Saving fuel ▷ Battery charge status temporarily too low approximately indicates idle speed. or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐ The coasting point indicator is illuminated at sive current. the zero point during coasting. ▷ Cruise control activated. Indications on the Control Display Functional requirements The Coasting driving condition is displayed in In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in...

  • Page 193: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed. If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffi‐ The assessment is done in various categories cient, a wavy road and a reduced number of and is displayed on the Control Display. stars is displayed.

  • Page 194: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

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  • Page 195: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15

    Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 196: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Fuel cap This chapter describes all standard, country- Opening specific and optional features offered with the Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler series. It also describes features that are not flap.
  • Page 197 Refueling Mobility Observe the following when Close the fuel filler flap. refueling WARNING The retaining strap of the fuel cap be CAUTION jammed and crushed during closing. In this Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfill‐ case, the lid cannot be correctly closed and ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys‐...

  • Page 198: Fuel

    M100.◀ octane rating.◀ Recommended fuel grade Gasoline BMW recommends AKI 91. For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐ Minimum fuel grade tent.
  • Page 199 Do not fill with fuel that does not Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel comply with the minimum quality.◀ The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ with low sulfur content: ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures.

  • Page 200: System Malfunction

    The remaining range is dis‐ The concept played in the instrument cluster: add Diesel exhaust BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐ fluid. The engine will con‐ ides in the diesel emissions by injecting Diesel tinue to run as long as it is exhaust fluid into the exhaust system.
  • Page 201 Avoid contact of Diesel exhaust fluid with surfaces of the vehicle.◀ Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid ▷ Recommended: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel exhaust fluid can be replen‐ Press the bottle down, see arrow.
  • Page 202 Mobility Fuel The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐ Disposing of bottles tle no longer changes. It is not possible to Diesel exhaust fluid bottles can be dis‐ overfill. posed of at a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐...

  • Page 203: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. This chapter describes all standard, country- The displays of inflation devices may under- specific and optional features offered with the read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.
  • Page 204 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 225/45 R 18 2.4 / 35 91 Y RSC Rear: 255/40 R 18 2.4 / 35 95 Y RSC Front: 225/40 R 19 2.2 / 32 89 Y RSC These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's Rear: 255/35 R 19...

  • Page 205: Tire Identification Marks

    Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 225/50 R 17 94 V 2.7 / 39 3.2 / 46 225/50 R 17 94 H 2.7 / 39 3.2 / 46 M+S A/S RSC...

  • Page 206: Dot Quality Grades

    Mobility Wheels and tires DOT Quality Grades 245: nominal width in mm 45: aspect ratio in % Treadwear R: radial tire code Traction AA A B C 18: rim diameter in inches Temperature A B C 96: load rating, not for ZR tires All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐...

  • Page 207: Tire Damage

    Wheels and tires Mobility Minimum tread depth 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. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐...

  • Page 208: Changing Wheels And Tires

    There is risk of an accident. Do not re‐ pair damaged tires, but have them replaced.◀ For each tire size, BMW recommends certain tire brands. These can be identified by a star Changing wheels and tires on the tire sidewall.

  • Page 209: Repairing A Flat Tire

    Wheels and tires Mobility Run-flat tires Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐ vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐ Label ance as winter tires. Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then a respective symbol is displayed in your field of vision.
  • Page 210 Mobility Wheels and tires side the immediate area in a safe place, the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the such as behind a guardrail. exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐ tion.◀ ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance.
  • Page 211 Wheels and tires Mobility Filling the tire with sealant Slide the sealing container upright into the holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ Shake the sealant container. ing that it engages audibly. Take the connection hose completely out Screw the connection hose onto the tire of the compressor housing.

  • Page 212: Distributing The Sealant

    Mobility Wheels and tires With the ignition turned on or the engine Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐ running, switch on the compressor. nection hose in suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo area. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐ cle.

  • Page 213: Snow Chains

    Wheels and tires Mobility Insert the connector into the power socket inside the vehicle. Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: ▷ 225/55 R 16. ▷ 225/50 R 17. ▷ 225/45 R 18. Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐...

  • Page 214: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 215 Engine compartment Mobility Hood CAUTION Folded-away wipers can be jammed Information when the hood is opened. There is risk of property damage. Make sure that the wipers WARNING with the wiper blades mounted are folded Improperly executed work in the engine down onto the windshield before opening the compartment can damage vehicle compo‐...

  • Page 216: Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 217 Engine oil Mobility Performing a detailed measurement CAUTION Too much engine oil can damage the en‐ In order to perform a detailed measurement of gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of the engine oil level: property damage. Do not add too much engine "Vehicle info"...
  • Page 218 Engine oil types to add BMW Longlife-01 FE. Information BMW Longlife-14 FE+. CAUTION The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only Oil additives can damage the engine. suitable for particular gasoline motors. There is risk of property damage. Do not use oil additives.◀...

  • Page 219: Engine Oil Change

    1 US quart/liter of an en‐ gine oil with the following oil rating can be added: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. API SL or superior oil rating. Diesel engine BMW Longlife-04. API SL or superior oil rating.

  • Page 220: Coolant

    Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options coolant reservoir, the minimum and maximum markings are located at different locations. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Overview series. It also describes features that are not Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐...
  • Page 221 Coolant Mobility Open the coolant reservoir lid. The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐ tween the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck. Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it.

  • Page 222: Maintenance

    Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or...
  • Page 223 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard ▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances: Diagnosis This indicates that there is excessive mis‐ firing in the engine. Information Reduce the vehicle speed and have the CAUTION system checked immediately; otherwise, The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐...

  • Page 224: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the front wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 76, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

  • Page 225: Lights And Bulbs

    Replacing components Mobility Replacing the rear wiper blade question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac‐ turer's instructions.◀ Lift the wiper up fully and pull off the wiper blade, arrow. CAUTION Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life. There is risk of property damage. Do not hold new bulbs with your bare hands.
  • Page 226 Mobility Replacing components Front lights, bulb replacement Turn signal 21-watt bulb, PY21W Halogen headlights If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb Headlights holder counterclockwise and remove. High beams/headlight flasher Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn Low beams counterclockwise and remove.
  • Page 227 Replacing components Mobility Low beams Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove. 55-watt bulb, H7. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐ move. High beams/headlight flasher 55-watt bulb, H7. Unscrew the bulb holder, arrow 1, and Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise, ar‐ carefully remove it, arrow 2.
  • Page 228 Mobility Replacing components Halogen front fog lights Turn signal in exterior mirror Follow general instructions, refer to page 225. The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, 35-watt bulb, H8. contact a dealer’s service center or another Use the handle of the screwdriver from the qualified service center or repair shop.

  • Page 229: Vehicle Battery

    Replacing components Mobility Accessing the lights The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Jacking points for the vehicle jack Slide the cover outwards, arrow, and remove. Changing reversing lights Pull the bulb holder out.

  • Page 230: Charging The Battery

    Mobility Replacing components Disposing of old batteries service center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort features are fully available and that any Have old batteries disposed of by a Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐ dealer’s service center or another tures are no longer displayed.
  • Page 231 Replacing components Mobility Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. The fuses are located under a cover. To open the cover, reach into the recessed grip and fold Press the four fasteners and remove the the cover open. cover. Information on the fuse types and locations is Attaching the covers found on a separate sheet.

  • Page 232: Breakdown Assistance

    ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection General information to the BMW Response Center has been established. Only press the SOS button in an emergency. When the Emergency Request is received For technical reasons, the Emergency Request at the BMW Response Center, the BMW cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con‐...

  • Page 233: Warning Triangle

    ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.

  • Page 234: Starting The Engine

    The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal. Tow-starting and towing Connecting the cables Information Open the cover of the BMW starting aid WARNING terminal. Due to system limits, individual functions Attach one terminal clamp of the positive...

  • Page 235: Tow Truck

    Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow truck for example approach control warning with light braking function. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off With xDrive prior to tow-starting/towing.◀ Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. Towing Information the following instructions: ▷...

  • Page 236: Tow Bar

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow truck ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐ pending on local regulations. ▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐ dow.
  • Page 237 Breakdown assistance Mobility Manual transmission The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 224, are together in the cargo If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but area. start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 233. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐ Information alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐...

  • Page 238: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 inches/80 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic car washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 239: Vehicle Care

    N. A signal Car care products sounds when an attempt is made to lock the vehicle. BMW recommends using car care and clean‐ ing products from BMW. To start the engine with manual transmission: WARNING Press on the clutch pedal.
  • Page 240 BMW care products. Suitable care products are available from a Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber dealer’s service center or another qualified care agents at regular intervals.
  • Page 241 Care Mobility Sensor/camera lenses CAUTION Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐ To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty cloth moistened with a small amount of glass grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage detergent.
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  • Page 243: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15...

  • Page 244: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW 3 Series Touring Width with mirrors inches/mm 80/2,031 Width without mirrors inches/mm 71.3/1,811...
  • Page 245 Technical data Reference Weights 328i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,760/2,159 Load lbs/kg 880/399 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,160/980 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,710/1,229 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft 27.5-61.5 Canada: cargo area capacity cu ft/l 17.4-52.9/495-1,500 328d xDrive...

  • Page 246: Appendix

    Reference Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner's Manual were updated after the editorial deadline. ▷ The right place for children: children al‐ ways in the rear, refer to page 64.
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  • Page 248: Everything From A To Z

    Axle loads, weights Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC Anti-slip control, see Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display App, BMW Driver’s Guide Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ Adaptive Light Control Approved axle load bar support Additives, oil Arrival time Backrest, width Adjustments, seats/head re‐...
  • Page 249 Everything from A to Z Reference Bottle holder, see Cup hold‐ Cargo area, storage compart‐ Clock ments Closing/opening via door Brake assistant Cargo cover lock Brake discs, break-in Cargo, securing Closing/opening with remote Brake force display Cargo straps, securing control Brake lights, adaptive cargo Closing the tailgate with no-...
  • Page 250 Reference Everything from A to Z Control systems, driving sta‐ Diesel exhaust fluid, having Driving style analysis bility refilled Driving tips Convenient opening with the Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ remote control trol Coolant Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐...
  • Page 251 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine compartment False alarm, see Unintentional Fuel quality Engine compartment, work‐ alarm Fuel recommendation ing in Fan, refer to Air flow Fuel, tank capacity Engine coolant Fan, see Air flow Fuse Engine idling when driving, Filler neck for engine oil coasting Fine wood, care...
  • Page 252 Reference Everything from A to Z Head-up Display, care Inflation pressure warning Heavy cargo, stowing FTM, tires Height, vehicle Info display, see On-Board Key/remote control High-beam Assistant computer Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ High beams Information cess High beams/low beams, see Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐...
  • Page 253 Everything from A to Z Reference Load Manual operation, rearview Neck restraints, front, see Loading camera Head restraints Lock, door Manual operation, Side Neck restraints, rear, see Locking/unlocking via door View Head restraints lock Manual operation, Top Neutral cleaner, see wheel Locking/unlocking with re‐...
  • Page 254 Reference Everything from A to Z Optional equipment, standard Power windows Remote control/key equipment Prescribed engine oil Remote control, malfunc‐ Outside air, refer to Auto‐ types tion matic recirculated-air con‐ Pressure, tire air pres‐ Remote control, univer‐ trol sure Overheating of engine, see Pressure warning FTM, Replacement fuse Coolant temperature...
  • Page 255 Everything from A to Z Reference Safety belts, care Sitting safely Stopping the engine Safety switch, windows Size Storage compartment in the Safety systems, airbags Slide/tilt glass roof rear Saving fuel Smallest turning radius Storage compartments Screen, see Control Dis‐ Snow chains Storage compartments, loca‐...
  • Page 256 Reference Everything from A to Z Text message, supplemen‐ Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ VIN, see vehicle identification tary eter number Theft alarm system, see Turning circle Voice activation system Alarm system Turning circle lines, rearview Thigh support camera Tilt alarm sensor Turn signals, operation Time of arrival Warning and indicator lamps,...
  • Page 257 Everything from A to Z Reference Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐ Windshield wiper, see wiper system Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper, fold-out position Wiper system Wood, care Word match concept, naviga‐...
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