2016 BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON Back seat

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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Multi-function hook
A multi-function hook is located on each side
of the trunk.
The multi-function hooks can be loaded up to
a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.
Lightweight objects only
Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐
ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about
during braking and evasive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
Retaining strap A retaining strap is available on the right side
trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 174, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Adaptive retaining system
At a glance The adaptive retaining system serves to subdi‐
vide the cargo area. It consists of two brackets
with a telescopic rail and a retaining strap.
Do not fold the rear seat backrests down
Fold the rear seat backrest up and hook
the cargo area partition net into place before
using the adaptive retaining system, otherwise
the transported cargo could be thrown into the
vehicle interior in the event of an accident.◀
1Bracket2Telescopic rail3Retaining strap4Fixing point for retaining strap5Fixing points for bracket
Insert the bracket
Press the bracket into the retaining point until
it clicks into place.
Secure the cargo
The cargo may be secured in the following
ways:
▷Between the rear seat backrest and the
telescopic rail.▷Between the telescopic rail and the retain‐
ing strap.
Securing the cargo between the telescopic rail
and the retaining strap:
1.Place the cargo against the telescopic rail.2.Press button 1 and pass the retaining strap
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.▷Use the trunk partition net, refer to
page 161, to protect passengers. Make
sure that objects cannot penetrate the
trunk partition net.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the trunk
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing eyes in the trunk with rails
To secure the cargo there are four movable
lashing eyes in the cargo area.
To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, ar‐
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 120
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 118
Adaptive Light Control 94
Additives, oil 208
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 231
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147, 150
Air distribution, manual 147, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 147
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 193
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
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 199
All-wheel-drive 121
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 208
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 120
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 120
Approved axle load 237
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 208
Arrival time 89
Ash tray 157
Assistance when driving off 124
Assist system information, on Control Display 91
Attentiveness assistant 119
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 230
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 150 Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 147
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 88
Average speed 88
Axle loads, weights 237
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 225
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 228
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 221
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 221
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 165
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 189
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 210 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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Emergency unlocking, trans‐mission lock 76
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
Engine, automatic switch- off 67
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 205
Engine coolant 209
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 208
Engine oil change 208
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 208
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 208
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 225
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 82
Entering a car wash 230
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 120
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 171
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 225
External temperature dis‐ play 83 External temperature warn‐
ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 207
Fine wood, care 232
First aid kit 225
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 228
Flat tire, changing wheels 221
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Flat tire, warning lamp 102, 105
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 233
Floor mats, care 233
Fogged up windows 147
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 160
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 171
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning with braking function 110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front fog lights 96
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 217
Front lights 214
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 100 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 238
Fuse 222
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 157
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 48
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 237
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 69
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 224
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 94
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 213
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Lights and bulbs 213
Light switch 93
Load 174
Loading 173
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
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 93
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 53
Low-Sulfur Diesel 189
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 210
Maintenance require‐ ments 210
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 210
Make-up mirror 157
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Manual air flow 147, 150
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 75
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 186 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 134
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual operation, Side View 139
Manual operation, Top View 140
Manual transmission 73
Marking on approved tires 198
Marking, run-flat tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 199
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 225
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 180
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 79
Microfilter 148, 151
Minimum tread, tires 197
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Mobility System 199
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 213
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 232
New wheels and tires 198
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 228
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 211
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 211
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 137
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 208
Oil change 208
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 208
Oil types, approved 208
Old batteries, disposal 222
On-board computer 87
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 212
Opening/closing via door lock 39
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