2016 BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO 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 not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Active rear spoiler   1212Rear window safety switch   473Power windows  474Exterior mirror operation   585Glove compartment on the driver's
side   163
Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   116Intelligent Safety   106Lane departure warning   1146LightsSeite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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. Within
the 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The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not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.◀
Overview
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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & 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.◀Seite 126ControlsDriving comfort126
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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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Locking/unlocking with re‐mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 45
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64
Low beams 92
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Lower back support 53
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 208
Maintenance require‐ ments 208
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 208
Make-up mirror 158
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 148, 151
Manual air flow 148, 151
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 74
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 186
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, rearview camera 138
Manual operation, Side View 140
Manual operation, Top View 141 Marking on approved
tires 196
Marking, run-flat tires 197
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 150
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 197
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 222
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 179
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 149, 152
Minimum tread, tires 195
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Mobility System 197
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 211
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 228
New wheels and tires 196
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 209
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 209
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 204
Oil, adding 205
Oil additives 205
Oil change 206
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Oil filler neck 205
Oil types, alternative 206
Oil types, approved 206
Old batteries, disposal 219
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 210
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
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Temperature, engine oil 81
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 126
Terminal, starting aid 223
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thigh support 53
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 87
Tire damage 195
Tire identification marks 194
Tire inflation pressure 190
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Tires, changing 196
Tire sealant 197
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 190
Tires, run-flat tires 197
Tire tread 195
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 210
Top View 140
Total vehicle weight 233
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 224
Towing 224
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 224
Tow-starting 224
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 100
Traction control 120
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 120
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 75
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 61 Tread, tires 195
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 69
Trip odometer 82
Turning circle 232
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 138
Turn signals, operation 69
U Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 90
Universal remote control 154
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 73
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 228
USB interface 159
V Vanity mirror 158
Variable sport steering 121
Vehicle battery 218
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 218
Vehicle, break-in 170
Vehicle care 227
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 218
Vehicle paint 227
Vehicle storage 229
Vehicle wash 226
Ventilation 152 Ventilation, refer to Parked-
car ventilation 153
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 78
Warning displays, see Check Control 78
Warning messages, see Check Control 78
Warning triangle 222
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 72
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 71
Washer system 70
Washing, vehicle 226
Water on roads 171
Weights 233
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 92
Wheel base, vehicle 232
Wheel cleaner 228
Wheels, changing 196
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 190
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Width, vehicle 232
Window defroster, rear 148, 151
Windows, powered 47
Windshield washer fluid 72
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 71
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 70
Windshield wiper 70
Winter storage, care 229 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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