2016 BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON Owner's Manual

Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐
mately 10 seconds.
Sun visor
Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Ashtray/cigarette lighterAshtray
Opening
Raise cover.
EmptyingTake out the insert.
Lighter Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Connecting electrical devices
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.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐ ning or when the ignition is switched on.
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NoteThe total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette
lighter.
Rear center console
Remove the cover.
In the trunk
The socket is located on the left side in the
trunk.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.▷Music collection.▷Importing Trips.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
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Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Cargo area
Cargo cover
Closing
Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook
both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.
Hook the cargo cover on both sides
Hook the cargo cover on both sides to
prevent damaging the cover.◀
Do not deposit heavy objects
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may pose a
risk to occupants, such as during braking and
evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not let the cargo cover snap back into
place
Do not allow the cargo cover to snap back into
place; this can damage it.◀
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Tilting
When pulled out, the cargo cover can be raised
for loading. To do this, push the front part of
the cargo cover upward.
Before closing the rear window or tailgate,
push the cargo cover down until it locks into
place.
Removing
Press the release button, arrow 1, and pull the
cargo cover out towards the rear, arrow 2.
Installing Slide the cargo cover in until it engages on
both sides with an audible click.
Stowing
If the cargo cover is not needed, it can be
stowed under the rear part of the cargo floor
panel.
1.Fold rear part of the cargo floor panel up‐
ward.2.Insert the left side of the cargo cover and
slide it to the left. Then insert the right side
until it engages.
Enlarging the trunk
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–
40. The sides and the middle section can be
folded down separately.
Hints Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐
jury or damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
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of unexpected movement of the seat back‐
rest.◀
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When you fold back the backrest make
sure that it locks in place. When this happens
the red warning field on the seat disappears.
Otherwise transported cargo could shoot into
the car's interior during braking or evasive ma‐
neuvers and endanger occupants.◀
Using the middle safety belt
If the middle safety belt in the rear is
used, the larger side of the backrest must be
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have
a restraining effect.◀
Folding down the sides
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Folding down the middle section
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Cargo area partition net Do not let the cargo area partition net
back into place
Do not allow the cargo area partition net to
snap back into place; otherwise, there is a dan‐
ger of injury and the cargo area partition net
could be damaged.◀
With a normal cargo area1.Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.2.Pull the cargo area partition net out of the
case by the strap.3.Insert the bars upwards into the brackets
on either side of the roofliner and push for‐
wards. This is best performed from the rear
seat.
If the cargo area partition net is no longer
needed: proceed in reverse order.
With an enlarged cargo area
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3.Pull the case up and out of the two side
brackets, arrow 2. Make sure not to tilt it in
the process.4.Slide the case all the way into the guides,
arrows 1, on the backs of the backrests.5.Fold open the front covers on the roofliner.6.Quickly pull out the cargo area partition net
and insert it into the brackets as in the nor‐
mal cargo area, refer to page 161. If the
cargo area partition net becomes blocked
when it is pulled out, allow it to retract and
then pull it out quickly again.
If the cargo area partition net is no longer
needed: press and hold button, arrow 1, and
push the cargo area partition net back, arrow 2.
Finally, slide the case into the two brackets on
the sides from above, until it engages. The red
warning fields disappear.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 163.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 164.▷Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page 164.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 164.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 164.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
console, refer to page 165.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
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After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Front storage compartment
Raise the lid to open it.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
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