2013 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID3 steering

Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum
of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example.◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry the
brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
in which the least braking is required. Otherwise,
the brake system may overheat, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In
addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable
with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
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Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof drip
rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and the approved gross vehicle weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Activated-charcoal filter 134
Activate drive readiness 64
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 106
ActiveHybrid, system 30
Active Protection 108
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 108
Adaptive light control 92
Additives, oil 179
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 201
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 133
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air distribution, manual 134
Air flow, automatic climate control 134
Air pressure, tires 169
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 135
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 174
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 139 Alternative oil types 179
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 207
Approved engine oils 179
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 142
Assistance for the combustion engine 67
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 195
Assistance when driving off 115
ASSIST, Hybrid system 67
Assist system information, on Control Display 88
Attentiveness assistant 108
AUTO intensity 133
Automatic car wash 200
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 132
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 97
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 199
Automatic engine start-stop function 65
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
AUTO program, intensity 133 Auxiliary air conditioning 136
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 85
Axle loads, weights 207
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, width 51
Backup camera 120
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 195
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 197
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 192
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 191
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 148
Blinds, sun protection 47
BMW ActiveHybrid 30
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 181
Bonus range, ECO PRO 161
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, breaking in 152
Brake force display 108
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 108 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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Maximum speed, wintertires 174
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 195
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, refer to Check Control 75
Microfilter 134
Minimum tread, tires 173
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 154
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 184
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 173
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 182 Obstacle marking, backup
camera 122
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 168
Odometer 78
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 178
Oil, adding 179
Oil additives 179
Oil change 179
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 81
Oil filler neck 179
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 179
Old batteries, disposal 192
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 182
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 183
Opening/closing from in‐ side 41
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening/closing with remote control 38
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P
Paint, vehicle 201
Parallel parking assistant 127
Park Distance Control PDC 118 Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 155
Parking aid, refer to PDC 118
Parking assistant 127
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 90
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 122
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 118
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 202
Power failure 192
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 169
Pressure warning FTM, tires 101
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R
Radiator fluid 180
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
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Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 189
Rear socket 143
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 134
Recirculated-air filter 134
Recirculated-air mode 133
Recommended tire brands 174
Refueling 166
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 136
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Remote control, universal 138
Replacement fuse 192
Replacing parts 183
Replacing wheels/tires 173
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Residual cooling 136
Retaining straps, securing cargo 157
Retreaded tires 174
Roadside parking lamps 91
Roller sunblinds 47
RON gasoline quality 168
Roof load capacity 207
Roof-mounted luggage rack 157
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 198
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 175
Rubber components, care 202
Run-flat tires 175 S
Safe braking 154
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 202
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 198
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 108
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 159
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 183
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 198
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 84
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 203
Service and warranty 8
Service history 82
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 181
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 195
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 95
Side View 125
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 39
Silent Start, electric drive read‐ iness 64
Sitting safely 49
Size 206
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning circle 207
Snow chains 175
Socket 142
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 182
SOS button 194
Spare fuse 192
Specified engine oil types 179
Speed, average 85
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 85
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 112
Stability control systems 111
Start/Stop button 63
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Starting the combustion en‐gine 65
Status display, tires 98
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 58
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 71
Storage compartments 146
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 146
Storage, tires 175
Storing the vehicle 203
Summer tires, tread 173
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 77
Surround View 120
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 113
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 135
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 77
Tailgate 41
Tailgate opening with no- touch activation 43
Tailgate via remote control 39
Tail lamps 189
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 206
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
Temperature display, external temperature 78
Temperature, engine oil 78
Terminal, jump-starting 196 Text message, supplemen‐
tary 77
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 37
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 144
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 173
Tire identification marks 171
Tire inflation pressure 169
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 101
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Tires, changing 173
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 169
Tires, run-flat tires 175
Tire tread 173
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 183
Top View 123
Total vehicle weight 207
Tow fitting 198
Towing 197
Tow-starting 197
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 98
Traction control 112
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 112
Transmission, automatic 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 173
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 78
Trunk lid 41 Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐
ing 42
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 43
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 39
Turning circle 207
Turning circle lines, backup camera 122
Turn signals, operation 68
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 189
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 138
Unlock button, automatic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 41
Unlocking/locking via door lock 40
Unlocking/locking with remote control 38
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 201
USB interface 143
V
Variable sport steering 112
Vehicle battery 191
Vehicle battery, replacing 192
Vehicle, breaking in 152
Vehicle care 201
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 176
Vehicle jack 191
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