2013 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN Xenon

Addendum
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
12.At page 199, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
13.At page 202, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Immediately preceding
the “Gasoline engine” chart, the
following sentence should be
inserted: “Add engine oils that meet
the following oil rating
standards: . . .”
14.At page 202, under the heading:
“Alternative oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be
added: . . .” The reference to
“specification” should be read as
“rating.”
15.At page 202, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have
the oil changed at your BMW
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW
specifications.
16.At page 204, under the heading:
“Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the
second paragraph should be
disregarded and the following text
read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you have
maintenance and repair performed
by your BMW dealer’s service
center or another service center or
repair shop that employs trained
personnel that can perform
maintenance and repair work on
your vehicle in accordance with
BMW specifications. The
manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and
repair work performed on your
vehicle.
17.At page 207 and page 210, where it
reads: “Do not perform work/bulb
replacement on xenon headlamps,”
that text should be disregarded and
in lieu thereof the following text
should be read: “Xenon headlamp
work or replacement can cause
serious and fatal injuries.” In the
text that follows, where it reads:
“[h]ave any work on the xenon
lighting system . . . ,” the following
words should be read as preceding
that passage: “It is strongly
suggested that you . . . .”
18.At page 215, under the “Battery
replacement” section, the text
should be disregarded and in lieu

Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is the danger of
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display
elements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
service center check this.
Headlamp setting
The headlamp adjustments can be affected by
changing lamps and bulbs. Therefore after a
change, have the headlamp setting checked
and corrected by Service.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
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Daytime running lights
24-watt bulb, PW24W.1.If necessary, remove the high beam bulb
connector.2.Remove the bulb holder.3.Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.4.To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal. During insertion, the bot‐
tom of the bulb holder must be facing
downward. Make sure that the bulb holder
snaps into place.5.Attach the high beam bulb connector.6.Close the headlamp housing with the cap.
Make sure that the cap engages.
Xenon headlamps
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is the danger of
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Headlamps1Parking lamps / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher3Turn signal
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lamps and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 206.
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Brake discs, breaking in 166
Brake force display 115
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 115
Brake lights, adaptive 115
Brake pads, breaking in 166
Braking, hints 167
Breakdown assis‐ tance 217, 218
Breaking in 166
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 206
Bulb replacement, front 207
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 207
Bulb replacement, rear 212
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 210
Bulbs and lamps 206
Button, RES 124
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 218
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 226
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 133
Camera, Side View 136
Camera, Top View 137
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
Car battery 214
Car care products 224
Care, displays 226
Care, vehicle 224
Cargo 169
Cargo area, enlarging 157
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 162
Cargo, securing 170 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 170
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 226
Car wash 223
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 167
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 204
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 160
Center console 16
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 37
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 206
Changing wheels 214
Changing wheels/tires 195
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 200
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 62
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 225
Cigarette lighter 155
Cleaning, displays 226
Climate control 144, 146
Clock 81 Closing/opening from in‐
side 40
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 161
Coasting 176
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 176
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 176
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 64
Collision warning with braking function 108
Collision warning with City Braking function 105
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 119
Compartments in the doors 160
Compass 153
Computer 86
Condensation on win‐ dows 148
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 168
Condition Based Service CBS 204
Configuring drive pro‐ gram 119
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
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Tow truck 221
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traction control 117
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 117
Transmission, automatic 71
Transmission, manual 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 194
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 81
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 221
Trunk lid 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 42
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 134
Turn signals, operation 68
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 212
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 89
Universal remote control 151
Unlock button, automatic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 40
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 38
Unlocking, settings 43 Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 225
USB interface 156
V
Variable sport steering 118
Vehicle battery 214
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, breaking in 166
Vehicle care 224
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 198
Vehicle jack 214
Vehicle paint 224
Vehicle storage 226
Vehicle wash 223
Ventilation 149
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 149
Voice activation system 26
W Warning indicators 78
Warning lamps 78
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 78
Warning triangle 218
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 70
Washer system 68
Washing, vehicle 223
Water on roads 167
Weights 230
Welcome lamps 91
Wheel cleaner 225
Wheels, changing 195
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 187 Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 102
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Window defroster, rear 145, 148
Windows, powered 45
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 70
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 68
Windshield wiper 68
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 70
Winter diesel 183
Winter storage, care 226
Winter tires, suitable tires 196
Winter tires, tread 194
Wiper blades, replacing 206
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper system 68
Wood, care 225
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench 206
X xDrive 117
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