2020 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Warning
Operating,
servicing
and
maintaining
a
passen#j
ger
vehicle
or
off-highway
motor
vehicle
can expose
you
to
chemicals
including
engine
ex#j
haust,
carbon
monoxide,
phthalates,
and
lead, which
are
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and
birth
defects
or
other
repro#j ductive
harm.
To
minimize
exposure,
avoid
breathing
exhaust,
do
not
idle
the
engine
ex#j cept
as
necessary,
service
your
vehicle
in
a
well-ventilated
area
and
wear
gloves
or
wash
your
hands
frequently
when
servicing
your
ve#j
hicle.
For
more
information
go
to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Service
and
warranty
We
recommend
that
you
read
this
publication thoroughly.
Your
vehicle
is
covered
by
the
follow#jing
warranties:
'xNew
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.'xRust
Perforation
Limited
Warranty.'xFederal
Emissions
System
Defect
Warranty.'xFederal
Emissions
Performance
Warranty.'xCalifornia
Emission
Control
System
LimitedWarranty.
Detailed
information
about
these
warranties
islisted
in
the
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
or
in
the
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models.
Your
vehicle
has
been
specifically
adapted
and
designed
to
meet
the
particular
operating
condi#j
tions
and
homologation
requirements
in
your
country
and
continental
region
in
order
to
deliver
the
full
driving
pleasure
while
the
vehicle
is
oper#j ated
under
those
conditions.
If
you
wish
to
oper#j
ate
your
vehicle
in
another
country
or
region,
you
may
be
required
to
adapt
your
vehicle
to
meet
different
prevailing
operating
conditions
and
ho#j
mologation
requirements.
You
should
also
be
aware
of
any
applicable
warranty
limitations
or
exclusions
for
such
country
or
region.
In
such
case,
please
contact
Customer
Relations
for
fur#j
ther
information.
Maintenance Maintain
the
vehicle
regularly
to
sustain
the
road
safety,
operational
reliability
and
the
New
Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Specifications
for
maintenance
measures:'xBMW
Maintenance
system.'xService
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models.'xWarranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models.
If
the
vehicle
is
not
maintained
or
is
improperly
maintained,
this
could
result
in
serious
damage
to
the
vehicle.
Such
damage
is
not
covered
by the
BMW
New
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.
Refer
to
chapter
engine
oil
change
regarding
recommended
service
intervals
for
oil
changes.
Data
memory
General
informationElectronic
control
devices
are
installed
in
the
ve#j
hicle.
Electronic
control
units
process
data
they
receive
from
vehicle
sensors,
self-generate
or
exchange
with
each
other.
Some
control
units
are
necessary
for
the
vehicle
to
function
safely
or provide
assistance
during
driving,
for
instance
driver
assistance
systems.
Furthermore,
control
units
facilitate
comfort
or
infotainment
functions.
Information
about
stored
or
exchanged
data
canbe
requested
from
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehi#j
cle,
in
a
separate
booklet,
for
example.
Personal
reference
Each
vehicle
is
marked
with
a
unique
vehicle identification
number.
Depending
on
the
country,the
vehicle
owner
can
be
identified
with
the
vehi#jcle
identification
number,
license
plate
and
corre#jsponding
authorities.
In
addition,
there
are
other
options
to
track
data
collected
in
the
vehicle
to
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the
driver
or
vehicle
owner,
for
instance,
via
the
ConnectedDrive
account
that
is
used.
Operating
data
in
the
vehicle Control
units
process
data
to
operate
the
vehicle.
For
example,
this
includes:'xStatus
messages
for
the
vehicle
and
its
indi#j
vidual
components,
e.g.,
wheel
rotational
speed,
wheel
speed,
deceleration,
transverse
acceleration,
engaged
safety
belt
indicator.'xAmbient
conditions,
e.g.,
temperature,
rain sensor
signals.
The
processed
data
is
only
processed
in
the
ve#jhicle
itself
and
generally
volatile.
The
data
is
not
stored
beyond
the
operating
period.
Electronic
components,
e.g.
control
units
and
ig#j nition
keys,
contain
components
for
storing
tech#j
nical
information.
Information
about
the
vehicle condition,
component
usage,
maintenance
re#j
quirements
events
or
faults
can
be
stored
tem#j
porarily
or
permanently.
This
information
generally
records
the
state
of
a
component,
a
module,
a
system,
or
the
environ#j ment,
for
instance:
'xOperating
states
of
system
components,
for
instance,
fill
levels,
tire
inflation
pressure,
bat#j
tery
status.'xMalfunctions
and
faults
in
important
system components,
for
instance
lights
and
brakes.'xResponses
by
the
vehicle
to
special
situa#j
tions
such
as
airbag
deployment
or
engage#j ment
of
the
driving
stability
control
systems.'xInformation
on
vehicle-damaging
events.
The
data
is
required
to
perform
the
control
unitfunctions.
Furthermore,
it
also
serves
to
recog#j
nize
and
correct
malfunctions,
and
helps
the
ve#j
hicle
manufacturer
to
optimize
vehicle
functions.
The
majority
of
this
data
is
volatile
and
is
only
processed
within
the
vehicle
itself.
Only
a
small
share
of
the
data
is
stored
event-related
in
event
or
fault
memories.
When
servicing,
for
instance
during
repairs,
serv#j ice
processes,
warranty
cases,
and
quality
assur#j
ance
measures,
this
technical
information
can
be
read
out
from
the
vehicle
together
with
the
vehi#j
cle
identification
number.
A
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
can
read
out
the
in#j
formation.
The
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagno#j
sis
required
by
law
in
the
vehicle
is
used
to
read
out
the
data.
The
data
is
collected,
processed,
and
used
by the
relevant
organizations
in
the
service
network. The
data
documents
technical
conditions
of
thevehicle,
helps
with
the
identification
of
the
fault,compliance
with
warranty
obligations
and
qualityimprovement.
Furthermore,
the
manufacturer
has
product
monitoring
duties
to
meet
in
line
with
product
lia#j bility
law.
To
fulfill
these
duties,
the
vehicle
man#j
ufacturer
needs
technical
data
from
the
vehicle. The
data
from
the
vehicle
can
also
be
used
tocheck
customer
claims
for
warranty
and
guar#janty.
Fault
and
event
memories
in
the
vehicle
can
be
reset
when
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
performs
repair
or
servicing
work.
Data
entry
and
data
transfer
into
the
vehicle
General
information Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
comfort
and
individual
settings
can
be
stored
in
the
vehi#j
cle
and
modified
or
reset
at
any
time.
For
example,
this
includes:'xSettings
for
the
seat
and
steering
wheel
posi#j
tions.'xSuspension
and
climate
control
settings.
If
necessary,
data
can
be
transferred
to
the
en#j tertainment
and
communication
system
of
the
vehicle,
for
instance
via
smartphone.
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This
includes
the
following
depending
on
the
re#j
spective
equipment:'xMultimedia
data
such
as
music,
films
or
pho#j
tos
for
playback
in
an
integrated
multimedia
system.'xAddress
book
data
for
use
in
conjunction
with an
integrated
hands-free
system
or
anintegrated
navigation
system.'xEntered
navigation
destinations.'xData
on
the
use
of
Internet
services.
This
data
can
be
stored
locally
in
the
vehicle
or
isfound
on
a
device
that
has
been
connected
to
the
vehicle,
e.g.,
a
smartphone,
USB
stick
or
MP3
player.
If
this
data
is
stored
in
the
vehicle,
it can
be
deleted
at
any
time.
This
data
is
only
transmitted
to
third
parties
upon
personal
request
as
part
of
the
use
of
online
services.
The
transmission
depends
on
the
se#j
lected
settings
for
the
use
of
the
services.
Incorporation
of
mobile
devices
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
mobile
de#j
vices
connected
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance smartphones,
can
be
controlled
via
the
vehiclecontrol
elements.
The
sound
and
picture
from
the
mobile
device can
be
played
back
and
displayed
through
the
multimedia
system.
Certain
information
is
trans#j
ferred
to
the
mobile
device
at
the
same
time.
De#j
pending
on
the
type
of
incorporation,
this
in#j cludes,
for
instance
position
data
and
other
general
vehicle
information.
This
optimizes
the way
in
which
selected
apps,
for
instance
naviga#j
tion
or
music
playback,
work.
There
is
no
further
interaction
between
the
mo#j
bile
device
and
the
vehicle,
such
as
active
access
to
vehicle
data.
How
the
data
will
be
processed
further
is
deter#j
mined
by
the
provider
of
the
particular
app
being
used.
The
extent
of
the
possible
settings
de#j
pends
on
the
respective
app
and
the
operating
system
of
the
mobile
device.
Services
General
information If
the
vehicle
has
a
wireless
network
connection,
this
enables
data
to
be
exchanged
between
the
vehicle
and
other
systems.
The
wireless
network
connection
is
realized
via
an
in-vehicle
transmit#j
ter
and
receiver
unit
or
via
personal
mobile
devi#j
ces
brought
into
the
vehicle,
for
instance
smart#j
phones.
This
wireless
network
connection
enables
'online
functions'
to
be
used.
These
in#j
clude
online
services
and
apps
supplied
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
or
by
other
providers.
Services
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer
Where
online
services
from
the
vehicle
manufac#j
turer
are
concerned,
the
corresponding
functions are
described
in
the
appropriate
place,
for
in#j
stance
the
Owner's
Manual
or
manufacturer's
website.
The
relevant
legal
information
pertaining to
data
protection
is
provided
there
too.
Personaldata
may
be
used
to
perform
online
services.
Data
is
exchanged
over
a
secure
connection,
for
instance
with
the
IT
systems
of
the
vehicle
manufacturer
intended
for
this
purpose.
Any
collection,
processing,
and
use
of
personal
data
above
and
beyond
that
needed
to
provide the
services
must
always
be
based
on
a
legal
permission,
contractual
arrangement
or
consent.
It
is
also
possible
to
activate
or
deactivate
the data
connection
as
a
whole.
That
is,
with
the
ex#j
ception
of
functions
and
services
required
by
law
such
as
Assist
systems.
Services
from
other
providersWhen
using
online
services
from
other
providers,these
services
are
the
responsibility
of
the
rele#jvant
provider
and
subject
to
their
data
privacyconditions
and
terms
of
use.
The
vehicle
manu#j
facturer
has
no
influence
on
the
content
ex#j
changed
during
this
process.
Information
on
the
way
in
which
personal
data
is
collected
and
used
in
relation
to
services
from
third
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scope
of
such
data,
and
its
purpose,
can
be
ob#jtained
from
the
relevant
service
provider.
Event
Data
Recorder
EDR
This
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
event
data
re#jcorder
EDR.
The
main
purpose
of
an
EDR
is
torecord,
in
certain
crash
or
near
crash-like
situa#j
tions,
such
as
an
air
bag
deployment
or
hitting
a
road
obstacle,
data
that
will
assist
in
understand#j ing
how
a
vehicle#ss
systems
performed.
The
EDR
is
designed
to
record
data
related
to
vehicle
dynamics
and
safety
systems
for
a
short
period
of
time,
typically
30
seconds
or
less.
The
EDR
in
this
vehicle
is
designed
to
record such
data
as:
'xHow
various
systems
in
your
vehicle
were
op#j
erating.'xWhether
or
not
the
driver
and
passenger safety
belts
were
fastened.'xHow
far,
if
at
all,
the
driver
was
depressing
theaccelerator
and/or
brake
pedal.'xHow
fast
the
vehicle
was
traveling.
This
data
can
help
provide
a
better
understand#jing
of
the
circumstances
in
which
crashes
andinjuries
occur.
EDR
data
is
recorded
by
your
vehicle
only
if
a
nontrivial
crash
situation
occurs;
no
data
is
re#j corded
by
the
EDR
under
normal
driving
condi#j
tions
and
no
personal
data,
for
instance
name,
gender,
age,
and
crash
location,
are
recorded.
However,
other
parties,
such
as
law
enforce#j ment,
could
combine
the
EDR
data
with
the
type
of
personally
identifying
data
routinely
acquired
during
a
crash
investigation.
To
read
data
recorded
by
an
EDR,
special
equip#j ment
is
required,
and
access
to
the
vehicle
or
theEDR
is
needed.
In
addition
to
the
vehicle
manu#jfacturer,
other
parties,
such
as
law
enforcement,that
have
the
special
equipment,
can
read
the
in#jformation
if
they
have
access
to
the
vehicle
orthe
EDR.
Vehicle
identification
number
Engine
compartment
The
vehicle
identification
number
can
be
found
in
the
engine
compartment,
on
the
right-hand
side
of
the
vehicle.
Windshield
The
vehicle
identification
number
can
also
befound
behind
the
windshield.
iDrive It
is
also
possible
to
display
the
vehicle
identifica#j
tion
number
via
iDrive,
refer
to
page
60.
Reporting
safety
defects
For
US
customers
The
following
only
applies
to
vehicles
owned
and
operated
in
the
US.
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If
you
believe
that
your
vehicle
has
a
defect
which
could
cause
a
crash
or
could
cause
injury or
death,
you
should
immediately
inform
the
Na#jtional
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Administration
NHTSA,
in
addition
to
notifying
BMW
of
North
America,
LLC,
P.O.
Box
1227,
Westwood,
New
Jersey
07675-1227,
Telephone
1-800-831-1117.
If
NHTSA
receives
similar
complaints,
it
may
open
an
investigation,
and
if
it
finds
that
a
safety defect
exists
in
a
group
of
vehicles,
it
may
order
arecall
and
remedy
campaign.
However,
NHTSA
cannot
become
involved
in
in#j
dividual
problems
between
you,
your
dealer,
or
BMW
of
North
America,
LLC.
To
contact
NHTSA,
you
may
call
the
Vehicle
Safety
Hotline
toll-free
at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go
to
http://www.safercar.gov;or
write
to:
Administrator,
NHTSA,
1200
New
Jersey
Avenue,
SE.,
Washington,
DC
20590. You
can
also
obtain
other
information
about
mo#jtor
vehicle
safety
from
http://www.safercar.gov.
For
Canadian
customers Canadian
customers
who
wish
to
report
a
safety-
related
defect
to
Transport
Canada,
Defect
In#j vestigations
and
Recalls,
may
call
the
toll-freehotline
1-800-333-0510.
You
can
also
obtainother
information
about
motor
vehicle
safetyfrom
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EnteringOpening
and
closing
Buttons
on
the
vehicle
key
1Unlocking2Locking3Opening
the
trunk
lid
With
automatic
tailgate
operation:
opening
the
trunk
lid4Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Depending
on
the
settings,
either
only
the
driv#j
er's
door
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are
un#j
locked.
If
only
the
driver's
door
is
unlocked,
press
the button
on
the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the other
vehicle
access
points.
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#jcle
key
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
are
opened,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is pressed.
Locking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
All
vehicle
access
points
are
locked.
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system
Overview
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system.
Locking Pressing
the
button
locks
the
vehicle
if
the
front
doors
are
closed.
The
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.
Unlocking Pressing
the
button
unlocks
the
vehicle.
Panic
mode You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#j
self
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.
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AccessConcept
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
inte#jrior.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Grasp
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door
completely.
Locking
the
vehicle
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
aclosed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
for
approx.1
second
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
Opening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid
with
no-touch
activation
Concept
The
trunk
lid
can
be
opened
and
closed
with
no- touch
activation
using
the
vehicle
key
you
are
carrying.
Performing
the
foot
movement1.Stand
in
the
middle
behind
the
vehicle
at
ap#j prox.
one
arm's
length
away
from
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Wave
a
foot
under
the
vehicle
in
the
direction
of
travel
and
immediately
pull
it
back.
With
this
movement,
the
leg
must
pass
through
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Trunk
lid
Opening
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
and
then
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
trunk
lid.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
ve#j
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key
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Depending
on
the
setting,
the
doors
may
alsobe
unlocked.
Without
automatic
tailgate
operation:
closing
Close
the
trunk
lid
manually.
With
automatic
tailgate
operation:
closing
Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Displays
and
control elements
In
the
vicinity
of
the
steering
wheel
1Light
switch
element2Turn
signal
indicator,
high
beams3Instrument
cluster4Wipers
Indicator/warning
lights
Instrument
clusterThe
indicator/warning
lights
can
light
up
in
a
vari#jety
of
combinations
and
colors.
Several
of
the
lights
are
checked
for
proper
func#j tioning
and
light
up
temporarily
when
the
engine
is
started
or
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Driver's
door1Power
windows2Central
locking
system3Seats,
comfort
features4Exterior
mirrors5Opening
the
trunk
lid
Switch
console
1Selector
lever/gearshift
lever2Controller3Parking
brake,
Automatic
Hold4Driving
Dynamics
Control5Start/Stop
button6Assistance
systems
iDrive
Concept The
iDrive
combines
the
functions
of
manyswitches.
These
functions
can
be
operated
via
the
Controller.
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