2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 display

MaintenanceVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 89, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
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Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
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.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 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.◀
Starting aid terminals In the vehicle, only charge the battery via thestarting aid terminals, refer to page 224, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
the system, refer to page 53.
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 trunk.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
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Carpets and floor matsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident.
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 attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays/monitors Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.Long-term For idle phases that last several weeks, park
the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi‐
ble. Your service center can advise you on
what to consider when storing the vehicle for
longer than six weeks.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex‐
tended periods with a low charging state
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. If necessary, charge the high-voltage
battery by driving the vehicle. Check the
charge level regularly, and if needed recharge
the high-voltage battery by driving the vehicle.
Don't allow battery charge status to drop too
low - it will damage the battery.◀
Note Follow the instructions for discharging thehigh-voltage battery, refer to page 173.Seite 231CareMobility231
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 125
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 130
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 79
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 154
Activate drive readiness 69
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 130
ActiveHybrid, system 32
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 84
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive Light Control 99
Additives, oil 206
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 54
After washing vehicle 229
Airbags 103
Airbags, indicator/warning light 104
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 153
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 152
Air distribution, manual 153
Air flow, automatic climate control 153
Air pressure, tires 192
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 154
Alarm system 48
Alarm, unintentional 49 All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 198
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 158
Alternative oil types 207
Ambient light 102
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 125
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 125
Approved axle load 235
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 207
Arrival time 93
Ash tray 161
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 72
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 72
Assistance when driving off 129
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 72
Assist system information, on Control Display 96
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO intensity 152
Automatic car wash 228
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 151
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 62 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 105
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 99
Automatic locking 48
Automatic recirculated-air control 153
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 152
AUTO program, intensity 152
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Auxiliary air conditioning 155
Average fuel consumption 93
Average speed 93
Axle loads, weights 235
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 56
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 223
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 225
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 220
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery, vehicle 220
Belts, safety belts 57
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 167
Blinds, sun protection 51
BMW ActiveHybrid 32
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 209
Bonus range, ECO PRO 182
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 167
Brake assistant 125
Brake discs, break-in 172
Brake force display 124
Brake lights, adaptive 124
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 124
Brake pads, break-in 172
Braking, hints 175
Breakdown assistance 222
Break-in 172
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 96
Bulb replacement 211
Bulb replacement, front 212
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights 212
Bulb replacement, rear 217
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 215
Bulbs and lights 211
Button, RES 133
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 223
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera lenses, care 231
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 141
Camera, Side View 144
Camera, Top View 145
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 167 Car battery 220
Car care products 229
Care, displays 231
Care, vehicle 229
Cargo 177
Cargo area, enlarging 163
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 167
Cargo, securing 178
Cargo straps, securing cargo 178
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 231
Car wash 228
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 174
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 209
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 166
Center console 16
Central locking system 43
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 211
Changing wheels 219
Changing wheels/tires 197
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 72
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 82
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 84
Checking the engine oil level electronically 205
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 205
Children, seating position 64 Children, transporting
safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 230
Cigarette lighter 161
Cleaning displays 231
Climate control 151
Clock 88
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Clothes hooks 167
Coasting 71
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 73
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 74
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 70
Comfort Access 45
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 128
Compartments in the doors 166
Compass 159
Compressor 198
Computer, refer to On-board computer 92
Condensation on win‐ dows 153
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 176
Condition Based Service CBS 209
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ConnectedDrive, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 161
Contact with water, hybrid system 34
Continued driving with a flat tire 108 , 111
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 95
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 125
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 208
Coolant level 208
Coolant temperature 88
Cooling function 152
Cooling, maximum 152
Cooling system 208
Cornering light 99
Corrosion on brake discs 175
Cosmetic mirror 161
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 136
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 130
Cruising range 89
Cupholders 167
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 196
Damping control, dy‐ namic 126
Data, technical 234
Date 89
Daytime running lights 99 Deactivating drive readi‐
ness 70
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 153
Dehumidifying, air 152
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 93
Digital clock 88
Digital compass 159
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 73
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Display in windshield 96
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 101
Displays, cleaning 231
Displays, hybrid system 82
Disposal, coolant 208
Disposal, vehicle battery 220
Distance control, refer to PDC 138
Distance to destination 93
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine 72
Drive-off assistant 129
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 125
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Drive readiness in detail 69
Drive readiness states 68
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 70
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112 Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 127
Driving instructions, break- in 172
Driving instructions, hybrid system 172
Driving mode 127
Driving notes, general 174
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 125
Driving style analysis 183
Driving tips 174
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 72
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 125
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 126
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 126
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 125
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 126
E eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 72
ECO PRO 181
ECO PRO, bonus range 182
ECO PRO display 181
ECO PRO driving mode 181
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 183
ECO PRO mode 181
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 183
eDRIVE, electric driving 71
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 69
Electric driving, eDRIVE 71
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 81
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, refer to DSC 125
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 189
Emergency Request 222
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 79
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 72
Engine, automatic stop 70
Engine compartment 203
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 204
Engine coolant 208
Engine oil 205
Engine oil, adding 206
Engine oil additives 206
Engine oil change 207
Engine oil filler neck 206
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 207
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 207
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 223
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 157
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 125
Exchanging wheels/tires 197
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61 External start 223
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 178
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 49
Fan, refer to Air flow 153
Filler neck for engine oil 206
Fine wood, care 230
First aid kit 223
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 226
Flat tire, changing wheels 219
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 107, 110
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 163
Fold-out position, wiper 75
Foot brake 175
Front airbags 103
Front-end collision warning with braking function 115
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lights 101
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 216
Front lights 212
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 105 Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 105
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 190
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 93
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel lid 188
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 235
Functions, hybrid system 32
Fuse 220
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 157
Gasoline 190
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 90
General driving notes 174
Glare shield 161
Glass sunroof, powered 51
Glove compartment 165
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 158
Hazard warning flashers 222
Head airbags 103
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
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