2013 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN service indicator

Hood
Hints Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces or
gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot
parts.◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
may result in damage.◀
Opening the hood1.Pull lever in the interior:
Engine is released, arrow 1.2.After the lever is released, pull the lever
again:
Hood can be opened, arrow 2.Indicator/warning lamps
When the hood is opened, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Closing the hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 116
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 203
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 145, 147
Cooling, maximum 147
Cooling system 203
Corrosion on brake discs 168
Cruise control 128
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 121
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 161
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 195
Damping control, dy‐ namic 117
Data, technical 230
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 145
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 148
Defrosting the windows 145
Dehumidifying, air 145, 147
Destination distance 87
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 184
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 184
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 184
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 184
Diesel particulate filter 167
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 153
Dimensions 230 Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Display in windshield 89
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 94
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 226
Disposal, coolant 203
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, refer to PDC 130
Distance to destination 87
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 120
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 116
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 104
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 104
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 118
Driving instructions, breaking in 166
Driving mode 118
Driving notes, general 166
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 116
Driving style analysis 177
Driving tips 166
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 116
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 116 Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 117
E
ECO PRO 173
ECO PRO, bonus range 174
ECO PRO display 173
ECO PRO driving mode 173
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 177
ECO PRO mode 173
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 175
EfficientDynamics 175
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 116
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, door lock 40
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 180
Emergency Request 217
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 218
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 198
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 199
Engine coolant 203
Engine idling when driving, coasting 176
Engine oil 200
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Hill start assistant, refer toDrive-off assistant 120
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Homepage 6
Hood 199
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 167
HUD Head-up Display 89
Hydroplaning 167
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 193
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 198
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 100 , 103
Indicator and warning lamps 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 145, 148
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 187
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 86
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Instrument cluster 75 Instrument cluster, electronic
displays 77
Instrument lighting 94
Integrated key 34
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 217
Intelligent Safety 104
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 147
Interior equipment 151
Interior lamps 94
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 153
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 58
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 214
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 218
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 96
L Lamp replacement 206 Lamp replacement, front 207
Lamp replacement, rear 212
Lamps 91
Lamps and bulbs 206
Lane departure warning 112
Lane margin, warning 112
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 170
LATCH child restraint fixing system 60
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 224
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 207
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 225
Light control 92
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 207
Lighter 155
Lighting 91
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light switch 91
Load 170
Loading 169
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, central 37
Locking, settings 43
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 62
Low beams 91
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
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