2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 sunroof

Coasting to a standstill and braking phases are
used more often to recover energy.
eDRIVE electric driving and the Auto Start
Stop function will also be deactivated.
Fast charging
In exceptional cases it can be charged in place,
such as before extended idle phases in order
to prevent damage to the high-voltage battery.1.Start the engine.2.Engage transmission position P and set
parking brake.3.Press and hold down brake pedal.4.Use the accelerator pedal to maintain an
engine speed of approx. 2,000 rpm.
After a few minutes, the high-voltage battery is
fully charged again.
The battery charge indicator in the instrument
cluster, refer to page 82, is used to check the
status.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased
risk of serious personal injury as well as prop‐
erty damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is a danger of getting burned.◀
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior
without a direct connection to an external aer‐
ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and
mobile communication devices can interfere
with each other. In addition, there is no assur‐
ance that the radiation generated during trans‐
mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐
cle interior.◀
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.Seite 174Driving tipsThings to remember when driving174
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Roof-mounted luggage rackNoteRoof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof
drip rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.Seite 179LoadingDriving tips179
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Saving fuelVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.Seite 180Driving tipsSaving fuel180
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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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CareVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects 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 dam‐
age the vehicle.
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/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
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 75, 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 49.
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:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.Seite 228MobilityCare228
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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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Oil, adding 206
Oil additives 206
Oil change 207
Oil change interval, service requirements 89
Oil filler neck 206
Oil types, alternative 207
Oil types, approved 207
Old batteries, disposal 220
On-board computer 92
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 211
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 46
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 153
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
P Paint, vehicle 229
Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 138
Parked-car ventilation 154
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 138
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 98
Parts and accessories 8 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 62
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 142
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 138
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 118
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Personal Profile, importing profiles 41
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 50
Plastic, care 230
Power failure 220
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 50
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 192
Pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 50
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 208
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75 Rear lights 219
Rear socket 162
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Rearview camera 141
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window defroster 153
Recirculated-air filter 154
Recirculated-air mode 153
Recommended fuel grade 190
Recommended tire brands 197
Refueling 188
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 156
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 42
Remote control, univer‐ sal 157
Replacement fuse 220
Replacing parts 211
Replacing wheels/tires 197
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 133
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 130
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 136
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Residual cooling 155
Retaining straps, securing cargo 178
Retreaded tires 197
Roadside parking lights 99
Roller sunblinds 51
RON recommended fuel grade 190
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 235 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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