2020 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Key
card
The
vehicle
is
delivered
with
a
key
card.
The
key
card
can
be
used
in
the
same
way
as
a
compati#j
ble
smartphone
with
a
digital
key.
A
digital
key
that
has
already
been
paired
with
the
vehicle
is
installed
on
the
key
card.
The
digi#j tal
key
must
be
activated
via
iDrive.
When
you
exit
the
vehicle,
take
the
key
card
withyou,
as
it
can
be
used
to
start
the
vehicle.
Connection
to
the
vehicle
The
communication
between
the
vehicle
and
the
smartphone
uses
near-field
communication, NFC.
The
vehicle
is
unlocked
with
the
outside
door
handle
on
the
driver's
side.
The
smartphone must
be
placed
into
the
smartphone
tray
to
pair
adigital
key
and
to
start
the
engine.
The
vehicle
also
detects
a
digital
key
when
the smartphone
is
switched
off.
Functional
requirements'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract.'xThe
BMW
Connected
app
is
installed
on
a
compatible
smartphone.'xThe
rechargeable
battery
of
the
smartphone
has
a
sufficient
charge.
The
necessary
mini#j mum
charge
of
the
rechargeable
battery
de#j
pends
on
the
smartphone.'xA
digital
key
for
the
vehicle
is
installed
on
the
smartphone.'xBMW
Digital
Key
is
activated
for
the
vehicle.
Proving
authorization
The
vehicle
owner
must
present
proof
of
authori#jzation
for
his
vehicle
at
the
service
center
to
beable
to
use
BMW
Digital
Key.
It
is
possible
to
usethe
key
card
without
proving
authorization.
The
vehicle
owner
configures
a
digital
key
codeat
the
service
center
so
that
digital
keys
can
be
transferred
at
a
later
time.
Purchasing
digital
keys
An
initial
digital
key
is
provided
in
the
BMW
Con#j
nected
app
when
the
vehicle
is
purchased.
Additional
digital
keys
can
be
purchased
via
the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Store.
The
purchase
of digital
keys
can
cause
costs.
The
period
of
validity
of
a
digital
key
is
limited.
The
expiration
date
of
the
validity
can
be checked
in
the
BMW
Connected
app
and
in
the
vehicle.
If
a
digital
key
has
expired,
the
vehicle
can
only
be
unlocked
and
locked
for
a
limited
period
and
a
limited
number
of
engine
starts
is
possible.
The corresponding
information
is
shown
on
the
Con#j
trol
Display.
Transferring
digital
keys
The
vehicle
owner
can
transfer
a
digital
key
for
his/her
vehicle
to
another
person
with
a
compati#j
ble
smartphone
via
the
BMW
Connected
app.
When
a
digital
key
is
transferred,
a
transaction
number
TAN
will
be
generated.
Another
person
can
pair
the
digital
key
in
the
vehicle
with
this
TAN
and
the
Digital
Key
Code.
This
makes
it
possible
to
allow
another
person
to
use
the
vehi#j
cle
without
having
to
be
at
the
vehicle.
The
TAN
and
the
Digital
Key
Code
should
only
be
disclosed
in
person
or
by
phone.
The
Safe
Share
function
is
available
depending
on
the
software
version
of
the
BMW
Connected
app.
If
this
function
is
activated
prior
to
hand
off,
the
digital
key
is
subject
to
certain
restrictions.
For
example,
some
of
the
driving
stability
sys#j
tems
can
no
longer
be
activated.
For
more
infor#j
mation,
refer
to
the
ConnectedDrive
portal.
The
transferred
digital
key
can
be
removed
in
the
vehicle
or
via
the
BMW
Connected
app
at
any
time.
If
the
digital
key
has
been
removed
via
the
BMW Connected
App,
the
vehicle
can
still
be
unlocked and
locked
for
a
limited
period
of
time
and
only
alimited
number
of
engine
starts
will
be
possible.
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or
with
a
vehicle
key,
the
removed
digital
key
can
no
longer
be
used.
The
corresponding
information
is
shown
on
the Control
Display.
Pairing
digital
keys
in
the
vehicle
To
pair
a
digital
key,
a
vehicle
key
must
be
lo#j
cated
in
the
vehicle
or
an
active
digital
key
of
the vehicle
owner
must
be
in
the
smartphone
tray.
If
the
digital
key
was
transferred
by
the
vehicle
owner,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
meet
this
re#j quirement.
In
this
case,
it
is
necessary
to
enter
the
Digital
Key
Code
and
the
TAN.
The
vehicle
can
already
be
unlocked
with
the
transferred
dig#j
ital
key
before
it
is
paired.
Place
the
smartphone
with
the
digital
key
to
be
paired
into
the
smartphone
tray.
Via
iDrive:1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5."Activate
Digital
Key"6.If
necessary,
enter
the
Digital
Key
Code
and the
TAN.
After
the
digital
key
has
been
paired,
its
name
will
be
displayed
in
the
list
of
digital
keys.
Activating/deactivating
digital
keys
in
the
vehicle
A
digital
key
can
be
deactivated
temporarily.
To
activate
or
deactivate
a
digital
key,
a
vehicle
key
must
be
located
in
the
vehicle
or
an
active
digital
key
of
the
vehicle
owner
must
be
in
the
smartphone
tray.
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5.Select
the
desired
digital
key.6."Digital
Key
active"
A
deactivated
digital
key
remains
in
the
list
of
paired
digital
keys.
Removing
digital
keys
in
the
vehicle
To
remove
a
digital
key,
a
vehicle
key
must
be
lo#j cated
in
the
vehicle
or
another
active
digital
key
of
the
vehicle
owner
must
be
in
the
smartphone
tray.
To
remove
all
digital
keys,
a
vehicle
key
must
be
located
in
the
vehicle.
The
key
card
cannot
be
removed.
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5.If
necessary,
select
the
digital
key.6.'x"Remove
Digital
Key"
The
digital
key
will
be
removed
from
the
list
of
paired
digital
keys.'x"Remove
all
Digital
Keys"
Resetting
BMW
Digital
Key
To
reset
BMW
Digital
Key,
an
authorized
vehiclekey
must
be
located
in
the
vehicle.
After
the
reset,
the
vehicle
can
no
longer
be
un#j
locked,
locked
or
started
with
a
digital
key.
The
vehicle
owner
must
present
proof
of
authori#j
zation
for
his
vehicle
again
at
the
service
center
to
be
able
to
use
BMW
Digital
Key
again.
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5."Reset
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Unlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
Hold
the
smartphone
or
key
card
directly
on
the
outside
door
handle
of
the
driver's
door.
Starting
the
engine
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
smartphone
tray.2.Place
the
smartphone
or
key
card
centered
into
the
smartphone
tray
in
front
of
the
cup
holders.3.After
the
digital
key
has
been
detected
as
au#j
thorized,
the
engine
can
be
started.
With
wireless
charging
tray:
Take
key
card
out
of the
tray
to
make
tray
available
for
charging
com#j
patible
smartphones.
Sale
of
the
smartphone/vehicle When
a
smartphone
with
a
digital
key
is
sold,
alldigital
keys
should
be
deleted
from
this
smart#jphone.
When
a
vehicle
is
sold,
BMW
Digital
Key
should be
reset
in
this
vehicle.
The
new
vehicle
owner
should
make
sure
that
BMW
Digital
Key
has been
reset.
This
ensures
that
the
previous
vehi#jcle
owner
no
longer
has
access
to
the
vehicle.
Malfunction
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j function
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
73.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
disrupt
the
locking
request
recognition
function
on
the
door
han#j
dles.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
unlock
and
lock
the vehicle
using
the
buttons
of
the
vehicle
key
or
use
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
74.
Trunk
lid
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
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.
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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.
Without
automatic
tailgate
operation
Opening
from
the
outside
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
and
then
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
carry
the
vehicle
key with
you
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
ve#j
hicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
When
unlocking
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to
page
72,
the
doors
may
also
be
unlocked.
Open
from
inside
Press
or
pull
the
button
in
the
storage
compartment
of
the
driver's
door.
Closing
Grasp
the
recess
grips
and
pull
the
trunk
lid
down.
With
automatic
tailgate
operation:
opening
and
closing
Opening
From
the
outside
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
and
then
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
carry
the
vehicle
key with
you
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
ve#j
hicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
When
unlocking
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to
page
72,
the
doors
may
also
be
unlocked.
From
the
inside
Press
the
button
in
the
storage
com#j
partment
of
the
driver's
door.
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Interruption
of
the
opening
procedure
The
opening
operation
is
interrupted:'xWhen
the
vehicle
starts
moving.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Pressing
again
closes
the
trunk
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Pressing
again
closes
the
trunk
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
again
continues
the
opening
mo#j
tion.'xBy
pressing
or
pulling
the
button
in
the
driv#j
er's
door.
Pressing
again
continues
the
open#j
ing
motion.
Closing
From
the
outside
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
With
Comfort
Access:
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
after
closing
the trunk
lid.
The
driver's
door
must
be
closed
for
this
purpose
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
out#j
side
of
the
vehicle
in
the
area
of
the
trunk
lid.
From
the
inside
Pull
and
hold
the
button
in
the
storagecompartmenr
of
the
driver's
door.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
located
inside
the
vehi#j
cle
for
this
function.
An
acoustic
signal
sounds
before
the
trunk
lid
is
closed.
Interruption
of
the
closing
procedure
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
starts
off
with
a
jerky
movement.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
trunk
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
trunk
lid.'xBy
releasing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door. Pulling
again
and
holding
continues
the
clos#j
ing
motion.
Malfunction
In
the
event
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
operate
the
unlocked
trunk
lid
manually
with
a
slow
and
smooth
motion.
Trunk
emergency
unlocking
Pull
the
handle
inside
the
cargo
area. The
trunk
lid
unlocks.
Adjusting
General
information Depending
on
the
package
and
country
version,
various
settings
are
available
for
the
vehicle
key
functions.
These
settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile currently
used.
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Unlocking
and
lockingDoors
Via
iDrive:1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Driver's
door
only"
Only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler flap
are
unlocked.
Pressing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'x"All
doors"
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirma#jtion
signals:'x"Flash
for
lock/unlock"
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
flashes,
lock#j
ing
by
one.'xWith
alarm
system:
"Acoustic
signal
for
lock/unlock"
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
honks
of
the
horn,
locking
by
one.
Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4."Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked"The
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
during
locking.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4."Unlock
at
end
of
trip"
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
ve#j
hicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
Automatic
locking
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Lock
automatically"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.'x"Lock
after
starting
to
drive"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.
Adjusting
the
last
seat,
mirror,
and
steering
wheel
position
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Driver
profiles"3.Select
driver
profile.


The
setting
can
be
made
for
the
driver
profile
marked
with
this
symbol.
4."Last
seat
position
automatic"
When
the
vehicle
is
unlocked,
the
driver's
seat and
exterior
mirrors
resume
their
last
set
posi#j
tions.
When
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
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the
steering
wheel
is
moved
to
its
last
set
posi#j
tion.
The
most
recent
position
is
independent
of
the positions
saved
via
the
seat
memory.
Trunk
lid
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
Via
iDrive:1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Tailgate"
The
trunk
lid
is
opened.'x"Tailgate
and
door(s)"
The
trunk
lid
is
opened
and
the
doors
are unlocked.
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Doors/Key"4."Turn
off
after
door
opening"
Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state,
refer
to
page
35.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood
or
the
trunk
lid.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
dur#j ing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
tow#j
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.'xLocking
the
vehicle
while
a
device
is
con#j nected
to
the
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard-
Diagnosis.
For
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis,
refer
to
page
306.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually
and
acoustically:
'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
of
the
hazard
warning
system
and
headlights,
where
required.
Do
not
modify
the
system
to
ensure
function
of
the
alarm
system.
Switching
on/off
When
you
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle,
either with
the
vehicle
key
or
via
Comfort
Access,
thealarm
system
is
switched
off
and
on
at
the
same
time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the
integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Switching
off
the
alarm,
refer
to
page
88.
Opening
the
trunk
lid
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
trunk
lid
can
be
opened
even
when
the
alarm
system
is
switched
on.
After
the
trunk
lid
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
moni#j
tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
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Panic
modeYou
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#jself
in
a
dangerous
situation.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror
'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
sec#j onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
trunk
lid
are
not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sen#j
sor
will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
un#j til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
An
alarm
has
been
triggered.Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms General
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuel#j ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
sen#j
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
sec#j
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
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