
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steamjets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
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grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW 3 Series TouringWidth with mirrorsinches/mm80.0/2,031Width without mirrorsinches/mm71.3/1,811Heightinches/mm56.5/1,434Lengthinches/mm182.2/4,627Wheelbaseinches/mm110.6/2,810Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m38.4/11.7Seite 236ReferenceTechnical data236
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Bonus range, ECO PRO 178 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders  165 
Brake assistant  120 
Brake discs, break-in  170 
Brake force display  118 
Brake lights, adaptive  118 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  118 
Brake pads, break-in  170 
Braking, hints  171 
Breakdown assistance  224 
Break-in  170 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  91 
Bulb replacement  213 
Bulb replacement, front  214 
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights  214 
Bulb replacement, rear  218 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  216 
Bulbs and lights  213 
Button, RES  128 
Button, Start/Stop  65 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  225 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  233 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  136  
Camera, Side View  139 
Camera, Top View  140 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  165  
Car battery  221 
Car care products  231 
Care, displays  233 
Care, vehicle  231 
Cargo  173 
Cargo area  159 
Cargo area, enlarging  160 Cargo area partition net  161 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  165 
Cargo cover  159 
Cargo, securing  174 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  174 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  233 
Car wash  230 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  171 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  210  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  164 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  212 
Changing wheels  221 
Changing wheels/tires  198 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  79 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  206 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  206 
Children, seating position  61 
Children, transporting safely  61 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  61 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  63 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  61 
Child safety locks  64 Child seat, mounting  61 
Child seats  61 
Chrome parts, care  232 
Cigarette lighter  157 
Cleaning displays  233 
Climate control  146, 148  
Clock  83 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation  43 
Clothes hooks  165 
Coasting  180 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  180 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  180 
Cockpit  14 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  66 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  70 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  70 
Comfort Access  42 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  123 
Compartments in the doors  164 
Compass  155 
Compressor  199 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  87 
Condensation on win‐ dows  151 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  172  
Condition Based Service CBS  210 
Configuring driving pro‐ gram  124 
Confirmation signal  45 
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  157 
Continued driving with a flat tire  103 , 106  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  90 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  120 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Coolant  209 
Coolant level  209 
Coolant temperature  83 
Cooling function  147, 150  
Cooling, maximum  149 
Cooling system  209 
Cornering light  94 
Corrosion on brake discs  172 
Cosmetic mirror  157 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
Cruise control  131 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  125 
Cruising range  83 
Cupholders  165 
Current fuel consumption  84 
D
Damage, tires  197 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  122 
Data, technical  236 
Date  83 
Daytime running lights  94 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  147 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  151 Defrosting the windows  147 
Dehumidifying, air  147, 150  
Deleting personal data  25 
Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  88 
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures  190 
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled  190 
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum  190 
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself  190 
Diesel particulate filter  171 
Digital clock  83 
Digital compass  155 
Dimensions  236 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  59 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  60 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  70 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  78 
Display in windshield  91 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  96 
Displays, cleaning  233 
Disposal, coolant  209 
Disposal, vehicle battery  222 
Distance control, refer to PDC  133 
Distance to destination  88 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 
Drive-off assistant  124 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  120 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  107 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  107 Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol  122  
Driving instructions, break- in  170  
Driving mode  122 
Driving notes, general  170 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  120 
Driving style analysis  181 
Driving tips  170 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  120  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  121  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  122  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  120 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  121 
E
ECO PRO  177 
ECO PRO, bonus range  178 
ECO PRO display  177 
ECO PRO driving mode  177 
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis  181  
ECO PRO mode  177 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  179 
EfficientDynamics  180 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  78 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  206 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  120 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  186 
Emergency Request  224 
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Headlights, care 231 
Headlight washer system  70 
Head restraints  51 
Head restraints, front  55 
Head restraints, rear  56 
Head-up Display  91 
Head-up Display, care  233 
Heavy cargo, stowing  174 
Height, vehicle  236 
High-beam Assistant  95 
High beams  70 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  95 
Hills  172 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  124 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  165 
Homepage  6 
Hood  205 
Horn  14 
Hot exhaust system  171 
HUD Head-up Display  91 
Hydroplaning  171 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  83 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  83 
Identification marks, tires  195 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  65 
Ignition on  65 
Indication of a flat tire  102 , 105  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  79 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  79 Individual air distribu‐
tion  147, 150  
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  193 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  105 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  87 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  102 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Instrument cluster  78 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  78 
Instrument lighting  96 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  30 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  224 
Intelligent Safety  107 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  149 
Interior equipment  153 
Interior lights  96 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  47 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  60 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  155 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  60 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  84 
Interval mode  71 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  221 
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion  74 
Jump-starting  225 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  42 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission  74 
Knee airbag  99 
L Lamp replacement  213 
Lamp replacement, front  214 
Lamp replacement, rear  218 
Lane departure warning  115 
Lane margin, warning  115 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  91 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  174 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  63 
Launch Control  76 
Leather, care  232 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  213 
Length, vehicle  236 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  232 
Light control  94 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  213 
Lighter  157 
Lighting  93 
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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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Safety belt reminder for driv‐er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  55 
Safety belts  54 
Safety belts, care  233 
Safety switch, windows  48 
Safety systems, airbags  98 
Saving fuel  176 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  212 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  229 
Sealant  199 
Seat and mirror memory  57 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  54 
Seat heating, front  54 
Seat heating, rear  54 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  61 
Seats  51 
Selection list in instrument cluster  87 
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission  74 
Sensors, care  233 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  210 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  84 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Servotronic  124 
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  125 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  131  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  45 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  90 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror  57 
Shift paddles on the steering wheel  76 
Side airbags  98 
Side View  138 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  45 
Sitting safely  51 
Size  236 
Slide/tilt glass roof  48 
Smallest turning radius  236 
Snow chains  203 
Socket  157 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  211 
Soot particulate filter  171 
SOS button  224 
Spare fuse  222 
Specified engine oil types  208 
Speed, average  88 
Speed limit detection, on- board computer  89 
Speed limiter, display  86 
Speed Limit Information  86 
Speed warning  89 
Split screen  23 
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control  123 
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play  89 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control  123 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion  75 
Sport steering, variable  122 
Stability control systems  120 
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion  67 
Start/Stop button  65 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Starting the engine  66 Status control display,
tires  102 
Status information, iDrive  23 
Status of Owner's Manual  7 
Steering assistance  124 
Steering wheel, adjusting  60 
Steering wheel heating  60 
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission  73 
Steptronic transmission  73 
Stopping the engine  67 
Storage compartment in the rear  165 
Storage compartments  163 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions  163 
Storage, tires  199 
Storing the vehicle  233 
Suitable engine oils  208 
Summer tires, tread  197 
Sun visor  157 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage  82 
Surround View  136 
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing  122  
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  152 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  14 
Symbols  6 
Symbols in the status field  23 
T Tachometer  82 
Tailgate, automatic  40 
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation  43 
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation  43 
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol  38 
Tail lights  218 
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