2013 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN parking brake

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Distance Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
Reduce distance Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 125, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Increase distance Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 125, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Calling up the desired speed and
distance
While driving Press the button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:▷When the system is switched off.▷When the ignition is switched off.
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and apply the parking brake. Other‐
wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill.
▷Green marking in the speedometer:
Your vehicle accelerates automatically as
soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐
dar sensor moves off.▷Marking in the speedometer turns orange:
no automatic driving away.
To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐
matically, press the accelerator or press
the RES or SET button.
Rolling bars in the distance display indicate
that the vehicle in the radar sensor detection
range has moved off.
Your vehicle was braked to a halt by pressing
on the brake pedal and it is standing behind
another vehicle:
1. Press the button to call up a stored
desired speed.
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Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred during parking, for
example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
Cruise control
The concept The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, for instance:▷On curvy roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
General information
Depending on the set driving program, the
characteristics of the cruise control can
change in certain areas.
At a glance
Buttons on the steering wheelPress the buttonFunctionSystem on/off, interruptStore speedResume speedRocker switch: change,
hold, store speed
Controls
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Press the button.
▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
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Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 130.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility for the
driving process.
Because of technical system limits, the system
cannot independently react appropriately in all
traffic situations.
Continuously and attentively monitor the driv‐
ing process, the area surrounding the vehicle
and the traffic situation, and actively intervene
when required, otherwise, there is a risk of an
accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Transporting loads
Loads that extend beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle are not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's
length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
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Engine oil additives 201
Engine oil change 202
Engine oil filler neck 201
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 202
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 202
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 218
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 223
Equipment, interior 151
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 116
Exchanging wheels/tires 195
Exhaust system 167
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 218
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 170
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 145, 148
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 78
Filler neck for engine oil 201
Fine wood, care 225
First aid kit 218 Fitting for towing, refer to
Tow fitting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 214
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Flat tire, warning lamp 100, 103
Flooding 167
Floor carpet, care 226
Floor mats, care 226
Fogged up windows 145
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 157
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 167
Front airbags 96
Front fog lamps 94
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 211
Front lamps 207
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 98
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 182
Fuel cap 180
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 180
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel quality 182
Fuel recommendation 182
Fuel, tank capacity 233
Fuse 215 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 151
Gasoline 182
Gasoline quality 182
Gear change, automatic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 166
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 159
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 230
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 152
Hazard warning flashers 217
Head airbags 96
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlamp flasher 68
Headlamp glass 207
Headlamps 207
Headlamps, care 224
Headlamp washer system 68
Headliner 17
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Head-up Display 89
Head-up Display, care 226
Heavy cargo, stowing 170
High-beam Assistant 93
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
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Park Distance ControlPDC 130
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 130
Parking assistant 138
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 91
Particulate filter 167
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 134
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 130
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 110
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 225
Power failure 215
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 187
Pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 203 Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 212
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 133
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window de‐ froster 145, 148
Recirculated-air filter 149
Recirculated-air mode 145, 148
Recommended tire brands 196
Refueling 180
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 215
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 195
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 124
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Retaining straps, securing cargo 170
Retreaded tires 196
Roadside parking lamps 92
Roller sunblinds 47
RON gasoline quality 182
Roof load capacity 230
Roof-mounted luggage rack 171
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 221 RSC Run Flat System Com‐
ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 197
Rubber components, care 225
Run-flat tires 197
S Safe braking 167
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 225
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 172
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 206
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 222
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 52
Seat heating, rear 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 226
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
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