2019 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

CONTROLS
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66 Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheel
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90
Transporting
children
safely
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103 Driving
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108
Displays
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127 Lights
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143
Safety
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151
Driving
stability
control
systems
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173
Driver
assistance
systems
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177
Driving
comfort
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212
Climate
control
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213
*nterior
equipment
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225 Storage
compartments
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232
Cargo
area
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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.
Remote
control
General
information The
vehicle
is
supplied
with
two
remote
controls
with
integrated
key.
Each
remote
control
contains
a
replaceable
batj
tery,
refer
to
page
69.
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
country
verj
sion,
various
settings,
refer
to
page
82,
can
be
configured
for
the
button
functions.
A
personal
driver's
profile,
refer
to
page
80,
for
each
remote
control
is
stored
in
the
vehicle.
To
provide
information
on
maintenance
requirej ments,
the
service
data
is
stored
in
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
301.
To
prevent
possible
locking
in
of
the
remote
control,
take
the
remote
control
with
you
when exiting
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
the remote
control
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehij
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
temperaj
tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
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
whenexiting
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Opening
the
trunk
lid4Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
when
unlocking
with
the
remote
control
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings,
refer
to
page
82,
for
unlocking
and
lockj
ing:
'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light,
refer
to
page
145,
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unj
locked.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
locked.'xIf
the
driver's
seat
is
set
to
the
last
position
saved
in
the
driver's
profile.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control.
If,
due
to
the
settings,
only
the
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
were
unlocked,
press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
again
to
unlock
the
other
vej hicle
access
points.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:'xThe
settings
stored
in
the
driver
profile,
refer to
page
80,
are
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless
they
were
manually
switched
off.
For
switchjing
the
interior
lights
on/off
manually,
refer
to
page
149.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system,
refer
to
page
84,
will
be
switched
off.
After
opening
one
of
the
front
doors,
the
vehicle
is
ready
for
operation,
refer
to
page
42.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
are
opened,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
remote
control
is
pressed.
Locking General
information The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
with
the
remote
control
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings,
refer
to
page
82:
'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
and
out
when
the
vehicle
is
locked
and
unj locked.'xIf
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature,
refer
to
page
145,
is
activated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
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Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
'xAll
doors,
the
trunk
lid,
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system,
refer to
page
84,
will
be
switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
you
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
horn
honks twice.
In
this
case,
the
drive-ready
state
must
beswitched
off
by
means
of
the
Start/Stop
button.
With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
remote
control
in
the
area
close
to
the
vehicle
after
locking.
The
windows,
glass
sunroof,
and
sun
protection are
closed
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
remotecontrol
is
pressed.
Switching
on
the
interior
and
exterior
lights
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
with
the
vehicle
locked.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
secj
onds
after
locking.
'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.
For
switchjing
the
interior
lights
on/off
manually,
refer
topage
149.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
lightj
ing,
refer
to
page
145,
will
be
switched
on.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Trunk
lid
General
information To
avoid
locking
it
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
theremote
control
in
the
cargo
area.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counj
try
version,
it
is
also
possible
to
have
the
doors
unlocked.
To
perform
settings,
refer
to
page
82.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Opening
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
for
approx.
1
second.
Panic
mode
You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourj
self
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
remote
conj
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and
hold
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'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
remote
controlthree
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
on
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
for
approx.
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
headj
light
courtesy
delay
feature,
refer
to
page
145.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
71.2.Place
the
integrated
key
underneath
the
batj
tery
compartment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
lift
the
cover
with
a
lever
movement
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Push
battery
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
usj
ing
a
pointed
object
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
posij tive
side
facing
up.5.Press
the
cover
closed.Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Additional
remote
controls
Additional
remote
controls
are
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Loss
of
the
remote
controls
A
lost
remote
control
can
be
blocked
and
rej placed
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Malfunction General
information
A
Check
Control
message,
refer
to
page
128,
is
displayed.
Remote
control
detection
by
the
vehicle
may malfunction
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
battery
of
the
remote
control
is
disj
charged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to page
69.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
remote
control
due
to
metal objects.
Do
not
transport
the
remote
control
together
with
metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
moj
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
dij
rect
proximity
to
the
remote
control.
Do
not
transport
the
remote
control
together
with
electronic
devices.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
chargj
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
direct
proximity
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Place
the
remote
control
down
at
a
differentlocation.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
beunlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
70.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
remote
control
has
not
been
dej tected.
Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:
1.Hold
the
remote
control
with
its
back
against
the
marked
area
on
the
steering
column.
Pay attention
to
the
display
in
the
instrumentcluster.2.If
the
remote
control
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
remote
control
is
not
detected,
slightly
change
the
position
of
the
remote
control
and
rej
peat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
precautions
can
be
taken
to
be
able
to open
a
vehicle
with
an
accidentally
locked
in
rejmote
control
'xThe
options
provided
by
the
Remote
Servj
ices
of
the
BMW
Connected
app
include
the
ability
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vehicle.This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Call
Center.
An
active
BMW
ConnectedDrive
contract
isrequired.
Integrated
key
General
information
The
driver's
door
can
be
locked
and
unlocked
without
the
remote
control
using
the
integrated key.
The
integrated
key
also
fits
the
glove
compartj ment.
Safety
information
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehij
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
temperaj tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
NOTICE
The
door
lock
is
permanently
joined
with
the
door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
When pulling
the
door
handle
with
the
integrated
keyinserted,
paint
or
the
integrated
key
can
bedamaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Remove
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
the
outside
door
handle.
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Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock
1.Pull
and
hold
the
door
handle
outward
with one
hand.2.Guide
one
finger
of
your
other
hand
from
theback
under
the
cover
and
push
the
cover
out.
Use
the
thumb
for
counter
support
to
prevent the
cover
from
falling
out
of
the
door
handle.3.Remove
the
cover.4.Unlock
or
lock
the
door
lock
using
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
Alarm
systemThe
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehijcle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
is opened,
if
the
vehicle
has
been
unlocked
via
the
door
lock.
In
order
to
stop
the
alarm,
unlock
the
vehicle
with
the
remote
control,
if
necessary
through
emerj
gency
detection
of
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
69.
Buttons
for
the
central locking
system
General
information In
the
event
of
a
severe
accident,
the
vehicle
isautomatically
unlocked.
The
hazard
warning
sysj
tem
and
interior
lights
come
on.
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Overview
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doorsclosed.
'xThe
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.'xThe
vehicle
is
not
secured
against
theft
whenlocking.
Unlocking
Press
the
button.
Opening
'xPress
the
button
to
unlock
all
the
doors.
Pull
the
door
opener
above
the
armrest.'xFront
doors:
pull
the
door
handle
on
the
door to
open
the
door.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.'xBack
doors:
pull
twice
on
the
door
handle
on
the
door
to
be
opened;
the
first
time
unlocks the
door,
the
second
time
opens
it.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The
vehicle
can
be
accessed
without
operating
the
vehicle
key.
Carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
e.g.,
in
your
pants
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
detects
the
vehicle
key when
it
is
in
close
proximity
or
in
the
car's
intej
rior.
General
informationComfort
Access
supports
the
following
funcj
tions:'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
from
the
door
handle.'xConvenient
closing.'xWith
Steptronic
transmission:
unlocking
and locking
the
vehicle
using
the
BMW
Digital
Key.'xOpening
trunk
lid.'xOpening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid
with
no-
touch
activation.
Functional
requirements
'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
remote
control
must
be
located
outside
of
the
vehicle
near
the
doors.'xThe
next
unlocking
and
locking
cycle
is
not
possible
until
after
approx.
2
seconds.
Unlocking
Grasp
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door
completely.
Locking Close
the
driver's
door.
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