2018 BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO Owners Manual

FusesSafety
information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.
Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a subj
stitute of another color or amperage rating.'

The fuses are located under a cover. To openthe cover, reach into the recessed grip on theside and fold the cover open.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
After initial use, insert the sheet in the holding
fixture on the inside of the cover.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, for instance if the airj bags trigger, an Emergency Request is autoj
matically initiated immediately after an accij
dent of corresponding severity. Automatic
Collision Notification is not affected by pressj
ing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
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If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
The BMW Response Center then makes contact with you and takes further steps to
help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.
Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Response Center through the loudspeakj
ers, the BMW Response Center may still
be able to hear you.
The BMW Response Center ends the Emerj
gency Request.
Roadside
Assistance
General
information
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries. You can obtain asjsistance there in the event of a vehicle breakjdown.
Roadside
Assistance
Concept
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a breakj down.
General
information
In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehij
cle's condition are sent directly to Roadside Assistance.
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via
a Check Control message, refer to page 106.
Requirements'yActive ConnectedDrive contract, equipj
ment version with Intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.'yCellular network reception.'yIgnition or standby state is switched on.
Starting
Roadside
Assistance
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices,
support is offered through Teleservice Diagnoj
sis.
Using iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that is imj
portant for vehicle diagnosis. This data is transmitted automatically.
A voice connection is established to Roadside
Assistance.
Starting
Teleservice
Help
Teleservice Help enables an in-depth diagnoj sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via
wireless transmission.
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting
it through Roadside Assistance.
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3.Control Display is switched on.4."Teleservice Help"
The driving ability of the vehicle can be rejstored for specific functions.
If this is not possible, further measures will be
initiated, for instance Roadside Assistance will
be informed.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located in the tailgate.To open the catches, arrows, turn through 90p.
Fold back the trim.
First-aid
kit General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located behind the left-hand
cover in the cargo area.
Jump-starting General
information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper caj
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other vejhicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage
information can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehij cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/powerconsumers in both vehicles.
Starting
aid
terminals
The starting aid terminal in the engine comj
partment acts as the battery's positive termij
nal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal.
Connecting
the
cables
To prevent personal injury or damage to bothvehicles, adhere strictly to the following procejdure.1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aidterminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assisj
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an inj creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successj
ful, wait a few minutes before making anj
other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
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Tow-starting
and
towingSafety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intellij gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/
towing.'

'yThe tow bar will generate lateral forces if itis secured with an offset.
Tow
rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make surethat the tow rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable
the vehicle to be towed without jerking.
Tow
fitting
General
information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carj
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 253, are together in the cargo
area.
Use of the tow fitting:
'yUse only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.'yUse the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.'yAvoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for instance do not lift the vehicle by the towfitting.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there may be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to propj
erty. Observe the notes on using the tow fitj
ting.'