2016 BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO sunroof

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
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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 the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 223, 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: initialize the system, refer to
page 50.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.
In the engine compartment1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
the three cover screws, arrow 1.2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.Seite 219Replacing componentsMobility219
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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 Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷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.▷Retract the rear spoiler.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 71, 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 47.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
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Engine compartment 202
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 203
Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 154
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 196
Exhaust system 170
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 78 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 148, 151
Filler neck for engine oil 205
Fine wood, care 228
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 224
Flat tire, changing wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fogged up windows 148
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 161
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 171
Front airbags 97
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 95
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 215
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 99
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 99
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 81 Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 154
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 158
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 155
Hazard warning flashers 221
Head airbags 97
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 211
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 227
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 229
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Outside air, refer to Auto‐matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 151
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 227
Panoramic glass sunroof 49
Parallel parking assistant 142
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 153
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 172
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking assistant 142
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 92
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 228
Power failure 219
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 190
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104 Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐
file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 207
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lights 218
Rear seat backrest, adjust‐ ing 162
Rear seat backrest tilt 162
Rear socket 159
Rear spoiler, active 121
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 216
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 148, 151
Recirculated-air filter 152
Recirculated-air mode 148, 151
Recommended fuel grade 188
Recommended tire brands 196
Refueling 186
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38 Remote control, univer‐
sal 154
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 210
Replacing wheels/tires 196
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 129
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 126
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Retaining straps, securing cargo 174
Retreaded tires 196
Roadside parking lights 93
RON recommended fuel grade 188
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 197
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 197
S Safe braking 171
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 229
Safety switch, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 97
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