The Bmw 3 Series Sedan. Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual for Contents Vehicle A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 066 - VI/13 3 Series Owner's Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW. 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‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW. Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive. BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 066 - VI/13 © 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/13, 07 13 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 066 - VI/13 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ Mobility ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to 178 Refueling page 238. 180 Fuel 185 Wheels and tires 201 Engine compartment 6 Notes 203 Engine oil At a glance 206 Coolant 12 Cockpit 207 Maintenance 16 iDrive 209 Replacing components 24 Voice activation system 220 Breakdown assistance 27 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 226 Care Controls Reference 32 Opening and closing 232 Technical data 47 Adjusting 238 Everything from A to Z 57 Transporting children safely 61 Driving 73 Displays 89 Lamps 94 Safety 115 Driving stability control systems 120 Driving comfort 143 Climate control 150 Interior equipment 158 Storage compartments Driving tips 164 Things to remember when driving 167 Loading 170 Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 066 - VI/13 Seite 6 Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system. The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ Refers to measures that can be taken to ular topic is by using the index. help protect the environment. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter. Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the rele‐ Updates made after the editorial vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐ deadline mation on a particular part or assembly. Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐ pendix of the printed quick reference for the Vehicle equipment vehicle. This Owner's Manual describes all models and User's manual for Navigation, all standard, country-specific and optional Entertainment, Communication equipment that is offered in the model series. The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment munication and the short commands of the is also described and illustrated that is not voice activation system are described in a sep‐ available in your vehicle, e.g., because of the arate user's manual, which is also included selected optional equipment or the country- with the onboard literature. specific variants. This also applies for safety-related functions Additional sources of information and systems. Should you have any questions, your service For options and equipment not described in center will be glad to advise you at any time. this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is plementary Owner's Manuals. available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐ trations. Symbols Indicates precautions that must be followed Status of the Owner's precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the ve‐ Manual hicle. The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ policy of constant development that is con‐ tion. ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ lect individual functions. scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ those in your vehicle. tivation system. 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 066 - VI/13 Seite 7 Notes Updates made after the editorial alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, deadline wheels, suspension components, brake dust Any updates made after the editorial deadline shields, telephones, including operation of any for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐ mobile phone from within the vehicle without pendix of the printed quick reference for the using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐ vehicle. ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie- talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐ For your own safety promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the Maintenance and repairs BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern placement, or repair of the emission control materials and high-performance electronics, devices and systems may be performed by any requires suitable maintenance and repair automotive repair establishment or individual methods. using any certified automotive part. Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ California Proposition 65 Warning ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ California laws require us to state the following ately trained personnel. warning: If this work is not carried out properly, there is Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ the danger of subsequent damage and related bile components and parts, including compo‐ safety hazards. nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the Parts and Accessories State of California to cause cancer and birth For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐ defects and reproductive harm. In addition, cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐ certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain chase accessories tested and approved by products of component wear contain or emit BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐ chemicals known to the State of California to ously acquire the assurance that they have cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure op‐ ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ timum performance when installed on your ve‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ hicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used from defects in material and workmanship. engine oil contains chemicals that have caused BMW will not accept any liability for damage cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect resulting from installation of parts and acces‐ your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and sories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot water. test every product made by other manufactur‐ ers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely Service and warranty and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera‐ We recommend that you read this publication tion, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ BMW Accessories and other products ap‐ lowing warranties: proved by BMW, together with professional ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. non-BMW approved accessories such as 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 066 - VI/13 Seite 8 Notes ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect War‐ Data memory ranty. Many electronic components on your vehicle ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. are equipped with data memories that tempo‐ ▷ California Emission Control System Lim‐ rarily or permanently store technical informa‐ ited Warranty. tion about the condition of the vehicle, events Detailed information about these warranties is and faults. This technical information generally listed in the Service and Warranty Information documents the state of a component, a mod‐ Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and ule, a system or the environment: Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. ▷ Operating states of system components, Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and fill levels for instance. designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from ditions and homologation requirements in your its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐ country and continental region in order to de‐ tion speed/ vehicle speed, deceleration, liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle transverse acceleration. is operated under those conditions. If you wish ▷ Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐ to operate your vehicle in another country or tem components, e.g., lights and brakes. region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐ hicle to meet different prevailing operating ▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐ conditions and homologation requirements. tions, e.g., deployment of an airbag, en‐ You should also be aware of any applicable gagement of stability control systems. warranty limitations or exclusions for such ▷ Ambient conditions, such as temperature. country or region. In such case, please contact This data is purely technical in nature and is Customer Relations for further information.