2019 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

MOBILITY
Refueling
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258
Fuel
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260
8heels
and
tires
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262
Engine
compartment
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292
Engine
oil
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295
Coolant
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299
Maintenance
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301
Replacing
components
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303
Breakdown
assistance
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307
Care
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RefuelingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
General
information
Follow
the
fuel
recommendation,
refer
to
page
260,
prior
to
refueling.
Safety
information
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than
30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
enj sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
toproperty.
Refuel
promptly.
Fuel
cap
Opening
1.To
open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
press
on
the
rear
edge,
arrow.
The
fuel
filler
flap
opens.2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
counterclockwise.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
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Closing
Warning
The
retaining
strap
of
the
fuel
cap
can
be
jamj
med
and
crushed
during
closing.
The
cap
canj not
be
correctly
closed.
Fuel
or
fuel
vapors
can
escape.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damj
age
to
property.
Pay
attention
that
the
retaining
strap
is
not
jammed
or
crushed
when
closing
the
cap.
1.Fit
the
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise
until
you
clearly
hear
a
click.2.Press
on
the
fuel
filler
flap
until
it
engages.
Emergency
unlocking
It
may
be
necessary
in
certain
situations
to
unj
lock
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually,
for
instance
with an
electrical
fault.
Have
fuel
filler
flap
unlocked
by
a
dealerss
service center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
rej
pair
shop.
Follow
the
following
when refueling
General
information When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completelyinto
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzle
during
refueling
causes:
'xPremature
switching
off.'xReduced
return
of
the
fuel
vapors.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Make
sure
that
the
fuel
cap
is
closed
properly
afj ter
refueling,
otherwise
the
emissions
warning
light
may
light
up.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
staj
tion.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Fuels
are
toxic
and
aggressive.
Overfilling
of
the fuel
tank
can
damage
the
fuel
system.
Painted
surfaces
may
be
damaged
by
contact
with
fuel.
Escaping
fuel
can
harm
the
environment.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
overfilling.
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FuelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Fuel
recommendation
General
information
Depending
on
the
region,
many
gas
stations
sell
fuel
that
has
been
customized
to
winter
or
summer
conditions.
Fuel
that
is
available
in
winj
ter,
for
instance
helps
make
a
cold
start
easier.
Gasoline
General
information
For
the
best
fuel
efficiency,
the
gasoline
should be
sulfur-free
or
very
low
in
sulfur
content.
Fuels
that
are
marked
on
the
gas
pump
as
conj
taining
metal
must
not
be
used.
Fuels
with
a
maximum
ethanol
content
of
25
%, i.
e.
E10
or
E25,
may
be
used
for
refueling.
Ethanol
should
meet
the
following
quality
stanjdards:
US:
ASTM
4806mxx
CAN:
CGSB-3.511mxx
xx:
comply
with
the
current
standard
in
each
case.
Safety
information
CAUTION
The
use
of
poor-quality
fuels
may
result
in
harmful
engine
deposits
or
damage.
Additionj
ally,
problems
relating
to
drivability,
starting
and stalling,
especially
under
certain
environmentalconditions
such
as
high
ambient
temperature
and
high
altitude,
may
occur.
If
drivability
problems
are
encountered,
we
recj
ommend
switching
to
a
high
quality
gasoline
brand
and
a
higher
octane
grade
n
AKI
numj
ber
n
for
a
few
tank
fills.
To
avoid
harmful
enj
gine
deposits,
it
is
highly
recommended
to
purj
chase
gasoline
from
Top
Tier
retailers.
Failure
to
comply
with
these
recommendations
may
result
in
the
need
for
unscheduled
maintej
nance.
NOTICE
Even
small
quantities
of
the
wrong
fuel
or wrong
fuel
additives
can
damage
the
fuel
sysj
tem
and
engine.
Furthermore,
the
catalytic
converter
is
permanently
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
refuel
or
add
the
following
in
the
case
of
gasoline
engines:
'xLeaded
gasoline.'xMetallic
additives,
for
instance
manganese or
iron.
Do
not
press
the
Start/Stop
button
after
refueljing
with
the
wrong
fuel.
Contact
a
dealerss
servj ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
orrepair
shop.
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NOTICE
Incorrect
fuels
can
damage
the
fuel
system
and
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj erty.
Do
not
use
fuels
with
a
higher
percentageof
ethanol
than
recommended.
Do
not
refuelwith
fuels
containing
methanol,
e.g.
M5
to
M100.
NOTICE
Fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum quality
can
compromise
engine
function
or
cause
engine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damj
age
to
property.
Do
not
fill
with
fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum
quality.
Recommended
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
91.
Minimum
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
89.
If
you
use
gasoline
with
this
minimum
AKI
Rating,
the
engine
may
produce
knocking
sounds
when starting
at
high
external
temperatures.
This
has
no
effect
on
the
engine
life.
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Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Tire
inflation
pressure
General
information The
tire
characteristics
and
tire
inflation
pressure
influence
the
following:
'xThe
service
life
of
the
tires.'xRoad
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
information
Warning
A
tire
with
too
little
or
no
tire
inflation
pressure
may
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
This
will
have
a
negative
impact
on
aspects
of handling,
such
as
steering
and
braking
rej
sponse.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Regularly
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure,
and
correct
it as
needed,
for
instance
twice
a
month
and
bej
fore
a
long
trip.
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
In
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table The
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
264,
contains
all
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
for
the
specified
tire
sizes
at
the
ambient
temperature.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
values
apply
to
tire
sizes
approved
by
the
manuj
facturer
of
the
vehicle
for
the
vehicle
type.
To
identify
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure,
please
note
the
following:'xTire
sizes
of
your
vehicle.'xMaximum
permitted
driving
speed.
On
the
Control
Display
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
values
and
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
values
for
the
mounted
tires
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control Display.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tire
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set,
refer
to
page
277,
for
the
mounted
tires.
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
loj cated
on
each
tire.
The
reference
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
loj
cated
in
the
lower
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure
General
information
Tires
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
with
the
tire
temperature.
Tires
have
a
natural,
consistent
loss
of
tire
inflajtion
pressure.
The
displays
of
inflation
devices
may
under-read by
up
to
0.1
bar/2
psi.
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using
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table
The
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table
only
relate
to
cold
tires
or
tires
at
the
same
temperature
as
the
amj
bient
temperature.
Only
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
levels
when
the
tires
are
cold,
i.e.:'xDriving
range
of
max.
1.25
miles/2
km
has
not
been
exceeded.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
not
moved
again
for
at
least 2
hours
after
a
trip.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
of
the
emerj
gency
wheel
in
the
cargo
area
regularly,
and
corj rect
it
as
needed.
1.Determine,
refer
to
page
262,
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
levels
for
the
mounted
tires.2.Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
in
all
four
tires,
using
a
pressure
gage,
for
example.3.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
if
the
curj
rent
tire
inflation
pressure
value
deviates
from the
specified
value.4.Check
whether
all
valve
caps
are
screwed
onto
the
tire
valves.
Checking
using
the
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
on
the
Control
Display
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.

Tire
Pressure
Monitor4.Check
whether
the
current
tire
inflation
presj
sure
levels
deviate
from
the
intended
tire
pressure
value.5.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
if
the
curj
rent
tire
inflation
pressure
value
deviates
from the
intended
value.After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
With
runflat
tires:
Reinitialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor.
With
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM:
The
corrected
tire
inflation
pressures
are
applied automatically.
Make
sure
that
the
correct
tire
setj
tings
have
been
made.
With
tires
that
cannot
be
found
in
the
tire
presj
sure
values
on
the
Control
Display,
reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM.
Tire
inflation
pressures
up
to
100
mph/160
km/h
For
speeds
of
up
to
100
mph/160
km/h
and
for
optimum
driving
comfort,
note
the
pressure
valj ues
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
topage
264,
and
adjust
as
necessary.
These
pressure
values
can
also
be
found
on
the
tire
inflation
pressure
label
on
the
driver's
door
pillar.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
100
mph/160
km/h.
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Tire
inflation
pressure
values
up
to
100
mph/160
km/h
330i,
330i
xDriveTire
sizePressure
specificaj
tions
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires225/50
R
17
98
H
M+S
XL
Std/RSC2.2
/
322.4
/
35225/45
R
18
95
H
M+S
XL
A/S
Std/RSC
225/45
R
18
95
Y
XL
Std/RSC
225/45
R
18
95
H
M+S
XL
RSC2.2
/
322.6
/
38225/40
R
19
93
H
M+S
XL
A/S
RSC2.4
/
352.8
/
41Front:
225/45
R
18
95
Y
XL
RSC2.2
/
32-Rear:
255/40
R
18
99
Y
XL
RSC-2.4
/
35Front:
225/40
R
19
93
Y
XL
Std/RSC2.4
/
35-Rear:
255/35
R
19
96
Y
XL
Std/RSC-2.6
/
38Front:
225/35
R
20
90
Y
XL
RSC2.6
/
38-Rear:
255/30
R
20
92
Y
XL
RSC-3.0
/
44Front:
225/45
R
18
95
V
M+S
XL
RSC2.2
/
32-Tire
sizePressure
specificaj
tions
in
bar/PSIRear:
255/40
R
18
99
V
M+S
XL
RSC-2.4
/
35Emergency
wheel:
T
135/80
R
17
102
MSpeed
up
to
a
max.
of
50
mph
/
80
km/h
4.2
/
60
M340i,
M340i
xDrive
Tire
sizePressure
specificaj
tions
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires225/45
R
18
95
H
M+S
XL
A/S
RSC
225/45
R
18
95
H
M+S
XL
RSC
225/50
R
17
98
H
M+S
XL
Std/RSC2.4
/
352.7
/
39225/40
R
19
93
H
M+S
XL
A/S
RSC2.6
/
382.9
/
42Front:
225/45
R
18
95
Y
XL
RSC2.4
/
35-Rear:
255/40
R
18
99
Y
XL
RSC-2.4
/
35Front:
225/40
R
19
93
Y
XL
Std/RSC2.6
/
38-Rear:
255/35
R
19
96
Y
XL
Std/RSC-2.6
/
38Front:
225/35
R
20
90
Y
XL
RSC2.8
/
41-Rear:
255/30
R
20
92
Y
XL
RSC-3.1
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