2018 BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO Owners Manual

Press and hold the button until the
rear spoiler is fully retracted and the
LED goes out.
The system is in automatic mode.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The rear spoiler can no longer be automatically rej
tracted, extended, or adjusted, for instance due to temporary icing.
If a malfunction occurs, DSC Dynamic Stability
Control is switched on at speeds higher than
45 mph/70 km/h.
In case of a temporary or an ongoing malfuncj tion, continue to drive at a maximum of 80 mph/130 km/h.
In case of an ongoing malfunction, have the system checked by a dealerss service center oranother qualified service center or repair shop.
Driving
Dynamics
Control Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine- tune the vehicle's settings and features. Varij
ous programs can be selected for this purpose.
The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF buttons can each be used to activate a
program.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicleOperating
the
programsButtonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Automatic
program
change
The system may automatically switch to COMj
FORT in the following situations:
'yFailure of Dynamic Damping Control.'yFailure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.'yThe vehicle has a flat tire.'yWhen activating cruise control in TRACj
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC
OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 150, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 150, is
activated. Driving stability is limited during acj
celeration and when driving in curves.
SPORT+
Concept
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and susj pension and adjusted drivetrain with limited
driving stabilization.
General
information Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
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The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating
SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
Automatic
program
change
When activating cruise control, the program
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning
lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator light is illumijnated: Dynamic Traction Control DTCis activated.
SPORT
Concept
Depending on the equipment, consistently sporty tuning of the suspension, steering, anddrivetrain for greater driving agility with maxij
mum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications. The configuration is stored for the driver profile currently in use.
Activating
SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving mode"4."Configure SPORT"5.Select the desired setting.The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
COMFORT
Concept
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
Activating
COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 153.
ECO
PRO
Concept
ECO PRO provides consistent tuning to minij
mize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabilization.
Comfort functions and the engine Controller
are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual specifications.
Activating
ECO
PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO
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The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Configuring
driving
program Settings can be made for the following driving
programs in Driving mode:'ySPORT, refer to page 154.'yECO PRO, refer to page 214.
Displays
Program
selection Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Depending on your vehicle's opj
tional features, the list in the inj
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Selected
program The instrument cluster displaysthe selected program.
Drive-off
assistant Concept
This system supports driving off on inclines.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant
1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off withj
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Servotronic
Concept
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steering function.
The system provides the steering force with
more support at low speeds than at higher ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance,and makes steering more direct when drivingat faster speeds.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
function
ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a disj
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acj
celerates or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the
set distance to the vehicle ahead is mainj
tained. The speed is adjusted as far as the
given situation allows.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respecj tive speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pej
riod, the system is able to detect this within the given system limits.
General
information Depending on the driving settings, the featuresof the cruise control can change in certain
areas.Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canjnot independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Watch traffic closely and actively intervenewhere appropriate.'

Interrupting
automaticallyThe system is automatically interrupted in thefollowing situations:'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yWhen selector lever position D is disenj
gaged.'yDynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactij vated.'yIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control interj
venes.'yWhen SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.'yIf the safety belt is unbuckled and the drivj
er's door is opened while the vehicle is standing still.'yIf the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, for instance on a road
with very little traffic without curb or
shoulder markings.'yIf the detection range of the radar is imj paired, for instance by dirt or heavy fog.'yAfter a stationary period of approx. 3 secj
onds when the vehicle has been braked to
a stop by the system.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining/storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch while the system is inj terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedomj
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 159.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
The speed can also be stored bypressing a button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed
past the resistance point, the desired
speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/
10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
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Adjusting
distance
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility. Due to the system limits, braking can be late. There is a risk of accidentsor risk of damage to property. Be aware to thetraffic situation at all times. Adjust the distance
to the traffic and weather conditions and mainj
tain the prescribed safety distance, possibly by
braking.'

Distance displayDistance 4
This value is set automatically after
the system is switched on.The system has been interrupted or
distance control is temporarily supj
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was not detected.Distance control is temporarily supj
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was detected.
Detected
vehicle
Symbol lights up orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, actij
vate ACC by briefly stepping on the acceleraj
tor pedal or pressing the RES button or the rocker switch.
Indicator/warning
lights Symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for
the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds:
Brake and make an evasive maneuver,
if necessary.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Some system information can also be disjplayed in the Head-up Display.
System
limits
Detection
range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for instance might not be detected.
Deceleration The system does not decelerate when a stajtionary obstacle is located in the same lane,
e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end
of traffic congestion.
The system also does not react in the followj
ing situations:
'yFor pedestrians or similarly slow-moving
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