2018 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Manual
transmission
Starting
the
engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neuj
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Engine
stop
Safety
information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, for instance due to the folj
lowing actions:
'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Engine
stop
Functional
requirements
The engine is switched off automatically durj
ing a stop under the following conditions:
Steptronic transmission:'yThe selector lever is in selector lever posij
tion D.'yThe brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is stopped.'yThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
Manual transmission:
'yNeutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.'yThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reducedwhen the engine is switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The READY display in the tachjometer signals that the AutoStart/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic enj
gine stop have not been met.
Functional
limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in
situations such as the following:
'yIn case of a steep downhill grade.'yExternal temperature too low.'yThe external temperature is high and autoj
matic climate control is running.'yThe car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.'yThe engine is not yet at operating temperj ature.'yThe wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.'yAfter driving in reverse.'yWhere there is a risk of window condensaj tion when the automatic climate control isswitched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt higher elevations.'yThe hood is unlocked.'yThe parking assistant is activated.'yStop-and-go traffic.'ySelector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting
the
engine
The engine starts automatically under the foljlowing conditions:
'ySteptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.'yManual transmission: clutch pedal is
pressed.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety
mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:
'yThe driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.'yThe hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
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Functional
limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deactij
vated engine starts up automatically in the folj lowing situations:'yExcessive warming of the car's interiorwhen the air conditioning is switched on.'yThe steering wheel is turned.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position D to R, N or M/S.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.'yThe vehicle begins rolling.'yWhere there is a risk of window condensajtion when the automatic climate control isswitched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yExcessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.'yLow brake vacuum pressure; this can ocj
cur, for instance if the brake pedal is dej pressed a number of times in succession.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Using
the
button
Press button.
'yLED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.The engine can only be stopped or startedvia the Start/Stop button.'yLED goes out: auto Start/Stop function isactivated.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop functionis deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged autoj
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Manual transmission:
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop functionis deactivated.2.Shift into first gear or reverse.3.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic
deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop funcj
tion is deactivated automatically for safety reaj sons, for instance if no driver is detected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A CheckControl message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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Parking
brake
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.'

Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'yHigh beams on, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching on.'

Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press the lever down.
'ySwitching off: press the lever down until it
reaches its standard position.'yBrief wipe: press the lever down from the standard position.
The lever automatically returns to its initial
position when released.
Interval
mode
or
rain
sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity ofthe rainfall.
General
information
The sensor is located on the windshield, dij
rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operaj
tion is preset.
Safety
information NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
washes. There is a risk of damage to property.
Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.'

Windshield
and
headlight
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the winj
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.'

3.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj shield.2.Switch on the ignition.3.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return totheir resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the inj
structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill operj
ating materials into different bottles. Store opj erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'