2014 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN Control

After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 217, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
In the engine compartment
1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer
to page 102.
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is in the onboard
vehicle tool kit located in a storage compart‐
ment on the right side in the cargo area. Open
the cover.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀▷Regularly remove foreign items such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.▷Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly
in winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 67, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 43.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
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2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Selector lever position Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 72
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 146
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 119
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 113
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 199
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 142, 145
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 142, 145
Air distribution, manual 142, 146
Air flow, air conditioner 142
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air pressure, tires 185
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 146
Alarm system 41
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 194
All-wheel-drive 115
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 149
Alternative oil types 200
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 114
Approved axle load 228
Approved engine oils 200
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 152
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Assistance when driving off 118
Assist system information, on Control Display 87
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 141
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 144
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 145
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 69 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 144
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 142
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start/Stop function 63
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 228
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 216
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 33
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 158
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Advanced Diesel 181
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 202
Bonus range, ECO PRO 170
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
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Brake discs, breaking in 162
Brake force display 113
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 113
Brake lights, adaptive 113
Brake pads, breaking in 162
Braking, hints 163
Breakdown assis‐ tance 215, 216
Breaking in 162
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 204
Bulb replacement, front 205
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 205
Bulb replacement, rear 210
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 208
Bulbs and lamps 204
Button, RES 122
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 216
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 224
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 131
Camera, Side View 133
Camera, Top View 135
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
Car battery 212
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo 165
Cargo area, enlarging 154
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 159
Cargo, securing 166 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 166
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 163
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 202
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 157
Center console 14
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 204
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 193
Check Control 76
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 198
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57
Child safety locks 60
Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 223
Cigarette lighter 152
Cleaning, displays 224
Climate control 141, 144
Clock 79
Closing/opening via door lock 37 Closing/opening with remote
control 35
Clothes hooks 158
Coasting 172
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 172
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 172
Cockpit 12
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 62
Collision warning with braking function 106
Collision warning with City Braking function 103
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 65
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 66
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 117
Compartments in the doors 157
Compass 150
Computer 83
Condensation on win‐ dows 146
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 164
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring drive pro‐ gram 117
Confirmation signal 41
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 152
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
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Control systems, driving sta‐bility 114
Convenient opening 35
Coolant 201
Coolant temperature 78
Cooling function 142, 145
Cooling, maximum 145
Cooling system 201
Corrosion on brake discs 164
Cruise control 125
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 119
Cruising range 79
Cupholder 158
Current fuel consumption 80
D
Damage, tires 193
Damping control, dy‐ namic 115
Data, technical 228
Date 79
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 142
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 146
Defrosting the windows 142
Dehumidifying, air 142, 145
Destination distance 84
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 182
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 182
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 182
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 182
Diesel particulate filter 163
Digital clock 79
Digital compass 150
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 65
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Display in windshield 87
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 73
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 201
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, refer to PDC 128
Distance to destination 84
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door lock 37
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 114
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 102
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 102
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 116
Driving instructions, breaking in 162
Driving mode 116
Driving notes, general 162
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 114
Driving style analysis 173
Driving tips 162
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 114
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 115
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 115
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 114
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 115 E
ECO PRO 169
ECO PRO, bonus range 170
ECO PRO display 169
ECO PRO driving mode 169
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 173
ECO PRO mode 169
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 171
EfficientDynamics 171
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 114
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 178
Emergency Request 215
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 216
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 80
Energy recovery 80
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 63
Engine, automatic switch- off 63
Engine compartment 196
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 197
Engine coolant 201
Engine idling when driving, coasting 172
Engine oil 198
Engine oil, adding 199
Engine oil additives 199
Engine oil change 200
Engine oil filler neck 199
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