2014 BMW 3 SERIES GRAN COUPE low beam

▷High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐
ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits Personal responsibility
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve
as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐
ment of when to use the high beams. There‐
fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐
tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.▷At low speeds.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Fog lights
Front fog lights
The low beams must be switched on.
Press button. The green indicator
lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
page 92, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you reel on the front fog
lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior lights
General information The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights
and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐
cally.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐
trols brightness of some of these features.1Interior lights2Reading lamp
Switching the interior lights on and off
Press button.
To reel off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Seite 94ControlsLights94
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 806 - X/14

Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel off the lights affected 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 headlights
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 a 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)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
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.◀Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights 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.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐
ice after a replacement.
Front lights, bulb replacement
Halogen headlights
Headlights1Parking lights2High beams/headlight flasher3Low beams4Turn signal5Daytime running lights
Accessing the turn signals and low beams
Follow general instructions, refer to page 205.
Seite 206MobilityReplacing components206
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 806 - X/14

In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets
and remove the cover.
Turn signal
24-watt bulb, PY24W
1.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Low beams
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.2.Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it
from the holder and remove.3.Pull the connector off the bulb.4.Attach the connector to the new bulb.5.First insert the bulb at the top with the
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
arrow 2. Make sure that the bulb snaps into
place.6.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.7.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Seite 207Replacing componentsMobility207
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 806 - X/14

Accessing the daytime running lights, high
beams/headlight flasher and parking lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 205.1.Open the hood, refer to page 198.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.
Parking lights
6-watt bulb, H6W.
1.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.To insert the bulb and bulb holder, proceed
in reverse order of removal. Make sure that
the bulb holder snaps into place.4.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.High beams/headlight flasher
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it
from the holder and remove.2.Pull the connector off the bulb.3.Attach the connector to the new bulb.4.First insert the bulb at the top with the
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
arrow 2. Make sure that the bulb snaps into
place.5.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.Seite 208MobilityReplacing components208
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 806 - X/14

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 headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.
Xenon headlights
Xenon headlights
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
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 a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Headlights1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 205.
Seite 209Replacing componentsMobility209
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 806 - X/14

Engine oil filler neck 200
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 201
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 201
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 118
Exchanging wheels/tires 194
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 217
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 200
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 217
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 220 Flat tire, changing
wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Flat tire, warning lamp 100, 103
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 147
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 96
Front-end collision warning with braking function 108
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Front fog lights 94
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 210
Front lights 206
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 103
Fuel 186
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 184
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 184
Fuel quality 186
Fuel recommendation 186
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 214
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153 Gasoline 186
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 168
Glare shield 157
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 162
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 216
Head airbags 96
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 206
Headlights 206
Headlights, care 222
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 55
Head-up Display 89
Head-up Display, care 224
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 93
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 164
Hood 198 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 806 - X/14

Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 168
HUD Head-up Display 89
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 191
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 100 , 103
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 188
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 103
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 94
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent Emergency Re‐
quest 216
Intelligent Safety 104
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lights 94
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 155
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 58
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 213
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 217
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 97
L Lamp replacement 205
Lamp replacement, front 206
Lamp replacement, rear 211
Lane departure warning 113
Lane margin, warning 113 Language on Control Dis‐
play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 172
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 62
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 222
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 206
Length, vehicle 228
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 223
Light control 92
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 206
Lighter 157
Lighting 91
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 91
Lights 91
Lights and bulbs 205
Load 172
Loading 171
Loading position 161
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 63
Low beams 91
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Lower back support 52
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 173
Lumbar support 52 Seite 236ReferenceEverything from A to Z236
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 806 - X/14