2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 power steering

CockpitVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Roller sunblinds   492Rear window safety reel   483Power windows  484Exterior mirror operation   595Glove compartment on the driver's
side   164
Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   120Intelligent Safety   110Lane departure warning   1196LightsFront fog lights  100Parking lights  97Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐
vent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
The combustion engine is started with Acti‐
vate drive, refer to page 68, readiness under
the following conditions:▷The drive system is not at operating tem‐
perature.▷The temperature of the hybrid system is
too high.▷The high-voltage battery has an insuffi‐
cient charge.
Driving away
1.Activate drive readiness.2.Engage selector lever position D, M/S or R.3.Release the parking brake.4.Drive away.
Deactivating drive readiness
After stopping the vehicle:
1.Engage selector lever position P.2.Press the Start/Stop button.3.Set the parking brake.
After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises
due to operation of the hybrid system, such as
for cooling of the high-voltage battery.
Hints
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not start the engine.◀
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb.◀
Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 223.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the combustion en‐
gine when conditions for electric driving have
been met. The ignition or drive readiness re‐
mains switched on.
READY appears on the tachometer. If neces‐
sary, the combustion engine starts automati‐
cally.
The combustion engine is also stopped during
the trip when coasting or braking. This driving
condition, in which the vehicle is traveling with‐
out power and energy recovery is not active, is
referred to as coasting, refer to page 70.
Note
The combustion engine is not switched off au‐
tomatically in the following situations:▷The combustion engine is not at operating
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Withinthe physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Note Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
roof load
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
of gravity.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF button
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Driving comfortVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Active Cruise Control withStop & Go function, ACC
The concept Use this system to select a desired speed that
the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear
roads.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐ tomatically reduces the speed, applies the
brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehi‐
cle ahead begins moving faster.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe‐
riod, the system is able to detect this within the
given system limits. Your own vehicle will
brake automatically and then accelerate again.
If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again
after a prolonged period, briefly press the ac‐
celerator pedal or press the appropriate button
to reactivate the system. The vehicle will auto‐
matically accelerate.
As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐
erates to the desired speed.The speed is also maintained downhill, but
may not be maintained uphill if engine power is
insufficient.
General information Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system holds the driver
responsible for his or her driving, particularly
for staying in your lane, adjusting your speed,
keeping your distance and for your driving
style all in relation to traffic.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and react when needed, e.g. through braking,
steering or make evasive maneuvers - risk of
accident.◀
Unfavorable weather conditions
In the event of unfavorable weather and
light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,
slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer
recognition of vehicles as well as short-term
interruptions for vehicles that are already de‐
tected. Drive attentively, and react to the cur‐
rent traffic situation. Intervene actively when
necessary, e.g., by braking, steering or making
an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is the
risk of an accident.◀
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against moving on its own.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre‐
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong compass point is displayed.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.▷Not all points of the compass are dis‐
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to reel between English "E" and
German "O".
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Lighting via remote con‐trol 39
Light reel 97
Lights 97
Lights and bulbs 206
Load 176
Loading 175
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 45
Locking via trunk lid 42
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 97
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Lower back support 54
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 177
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 204
Maintenance require‐ ments 204
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 88
Maintenance system, BMW 204
Make-up mirror 160
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 83
Manual air distribution 152
Manual air flow 152
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 77
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60 Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 186
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, rearview camera 141
Manual operation, Side View 143
Manual operation, Top View 144
Marking on approved tires 195
Marking, run-flat tires 196
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Maximum cooling 151
Maximum speed, display 89
Maximum speed, winter tires 196
Measure, units of 95
Medical kit 218
Memory, seat, mirror 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 91
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 83
Microfilter 153
Minimum tread, tires 194
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 172
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 62
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 225
New wheels and tires 195
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 204
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 204
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 87
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 170
Oil 200
Oil, adding 201
Oil additives 201
Oil change 202
Oil change interval, service requirements 88
Oil filler neck 201
Oil types, alternative 202
Oil types, approved 202
Old batteries, disposal 215
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
Opening/closing via door lock 41
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Text message, supplemen‐tary 86
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thigh support 54
Through-loading system 162
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 92
Tire damage 194
Tire identification marks 192
Tire inflation pressure 190
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 109
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Tires, changing 195
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 190
Tires, run-flat tires 196
Tire tread 194
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 206
Top View 143
Total vehicle weight 231
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 221
Towing 220
Tow lug, see tow fitting 221
Tow-starting 220
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 105
Traction control 125
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 125
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 78
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 76
Transporting children safely 62
Tread, tires 194
Trip computer 92
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72 Trip odometer 87
Trunk lid closing 42
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening 42
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 40
Turning circle 230
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 141
Turn signals, operation 72
U Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 95
Universal remote control 156
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking via door lock 41
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 39
Unlocking, settings 45
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 225
USB interface 161
V Vanity mirror 160
Variable sport steering 126
Vehicle battery 215
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, break-in 170
Vehicle care 224
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 214 Vehicle paint 224
Vehicle storage 226
Vehicle wash 223
Ventilation 153
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 153
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 83
Warning displays, see Check Control 83
Warning messages, see Check Control 83
Warning triangle 218
Washer fluid 75
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 74
Washer system 73
Washing, vehicle 223
Water, hybrid system 222
Water on roads 173
Weights 231
Welcome lights 97
What to do after an acci‐ dent 222
Wheel base, vehicle 230
Wheel cleaner 225
Wheels, changing 195
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 190
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Width, vehicle 230
Window defroster, rear 152
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 75
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