2014 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN mirror heat

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control
in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if the setting for this function is active.
Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 53
Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb Monitor
The concept
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
Activating1. Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger side mirror position.
Fold in and out
Press the button.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle.◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used for control in the In‐
terior rear view mirror, refer to page 56.
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Interior rearview mirror, manually
dimmable
Turn knob
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by
the interior mirror.
Interior rearview mirror, automaticdimming feature
The concept
Photocells are used for control:
▷In the mirror glass.▷On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement For proper operation:
▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.Steering wheel
General information Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Press the button.
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In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving in a manner
that optimizes fuel consumption.
In the instrument display, the extension of the
range achieved by this can be displayed as a
bonus range.
At a glance The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 170.▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 171▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 170.▷ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to
page 172.▷ECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to
page 173.
Activate ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip▷"Tip at:":
Set ECO Pro speed at which an ECO PRO
Tip is to be displayed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
A reminder is displayed if the set ECO PRO
speed is exceeded.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to
page 172, with the engine idling.
This function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
ECO PRO climate control
"ECO PRO climate control"
The climate control is adjusted to be fuel-effi‐
cient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the passenger compartment, fuel
consumption can be economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
mirror heating are also reduced.
The exterior mirror heating is made available
when outside temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential
The percentage of potential savings that can
be achieved with the current configuration is
displayed.
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can
be achieved by an adjusted driv‐
ing style.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
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Maintenance system,BMW 202
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribu‐ tion 142, 146
Manual air flow 142, 146
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 71
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 131
Manual operation, Side View 133
Manual operation, Top View 135
Manual transmission 69
Marking on approved tires 194
Marking, run-flat tires 195
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 81
Maximum speed, winter tires 194
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 216
Memory, seat, mirror 53
Menu, EfficientDynamics 171
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 143, 146
Minimum tread, tires 193 Mirror 54
Mirror memory 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 163
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 223
New wheels and tires 193
No Passing Information 81
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 202
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 180
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 198
Oil, adding 199
Oil additives 199 Oil change 200
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
Oil filler neck 199
Oil types, alternative 200
Oil types, approved 200
Old batteries, disposal 213
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, without remote control 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 35
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 145
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 136
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 147
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 164
Parking aid, refer to PDC 128
Parking assistant 136
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Particulate filter 163
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 131 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol 128
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 108
Personal Profile 33
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 34
Personal Profile, importing profiles 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 213
Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 185
Pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sunroof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R Radiator fluid 201
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 62
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 67
Rear socket 153
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 210
Rearview camera 130 Rearview mirror 54
Rear window de‐ froster 142, 146
Recirculated-air filter 146
Recirculated-air mode 142, 145
Recommended fuel grade 180
Recommended tire brands 194
Refueling 178
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, univer‐ sal 148
Replacement fuse 213
Replacing parts 204
Replacing wheels/tires 193
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 122
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 166
Retreaded tires 194
Roadside parking lamps 90
Roller sunblinds 44
RON recommended fuel grade 180
Roof load capacity 228
Roof-mounted luggage rack 167
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 195
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 195 S
Safe braking 163
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 51
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 223
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 204
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 220
Seat and mirror memory 53
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 57
Seats 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever, automatic transmission 70
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 202
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 41
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 86
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 53 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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