2020 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Hood
Safety
information
Warning
Improperly
executed
work
in
the
engine
com#j
partment
can
damage
vehicle
components
and impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
anaccident
and
damage
to
property.
Have
work
inthe
engine
compartment
performed
by
a
deal#jer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Warning
The
engine
compartment
accommodates
mov#j
ing
components.
Certain
components
in
the engine
compartment
can
also
move
with
the
vehicle
switched
off,
for
instance
the
radiator
fan.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
reach
into
the
area
of
moving
parts.
Keep
articles
of
cloth#j
ing
and
hair
away
from
moving
parts.
Warning
There
are
protruding
parts,
for
instance
locking
hook,
on
the
inside
of
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
If
the
hood
is
open,
pay
attention
to protruding
parts
and
keep
clear
of
these
areas.
Warning
An
incorrectly
locked
hood
can
open
while
driv#j
ing
and
restrict
visibility.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
Stop
immediately
and
correctly
close
the
hood.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
opening
and
closing
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
hood
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Folded-away
wipers
can
be
jammed
when
the hood
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
thewiper
blades
mounted
are
folded
down
onto
the
windshield
before
opening
the
hood.
Opening
1.Pull
lever,
arrow
1.
Hood
is
unlocked.2.After
the
lever
is
released,
pull
the
lever
again, arrow
2.
Hood
can
be
opened.3.Be
careful
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Closing
Energetically
close
the
hood
from
approx.
20
in/50
cm.
The
hood
must
engage
on
both
sides.
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Engine
oilVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
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
ob#j
served.
General
information
The
engine
oil
consumption
is
dependent
on
your
driving
style
and
driving
conditions.
Therefore,
regularly
check
the
engine
oil
level
af#j ter
refueling
by
taking
a
detailed
measurement.
The
engine
oil
consumption
can
increase
in
the following
situations,
for
instance:
'xSporty
driving
style.'xBreak-in
of
the
engine.'xIdling
of
the
engine.'xWith
use
of
engine
oil
types
that
are
classified
as
not
suitable.
Different
Check
Control
messages
appear
on
the Control
Display
depending
on
the
engine
oil
level.
Safety
information
NOTICE
An
engine
oil
level
that
is
too
low
causes
en#j gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Immediately
add
engine
oil.
NOTICE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
add
too
much
engine oil.
When
too
much
engine
oil
is
added,
havethe
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
dealer#ss
serv#jice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Electronic
oil
measurement
General
information
The
electronic
oil
measurement
has
two
measur#j
ing
principles:
'xMonitoring.'xDetailed
measurement.
When
making
frequent
short-distance
trips
or
using
a
dynamic
driving
style,
for
instance
when
taking
curves
aggressively,
regularly
perform
a
detailed
measurement.
Monitoring
Concept
The
engine
oil
level
is
monitored
electronically
while
driving
and
can
be
shown
on
the
Control Display.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissible operating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
A
red
indicator
light
indicates
that
the
en#j
gine
oil
pressure
is
too
low.
Functional
requirements A
current
measured
value
is
available
after
ap#j
prox.
30
minutes
of
normal
driving.
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Displaying
the
engine
oil
levelVia
iDrive:1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
status"3.

"Engine
oil
level"
The
engine
oil
level
is
displayed.
System
limits When
making
frequent
short-distance
trips
orusing
a
dynamic
driving
style,
it
may
not
be
pos#jsible
to
calculate
a
measured
value.
In
this
case,
the
measured
value
for
the
last,
sufficiently
long trip
is
displayed.
Detailed
measurement
Concept The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
when
the
vehicleis
stationary
and
displayed
via
a
scale.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissible
operating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
General
information
During
the
measurement,
the
idle
speed
is
in#j creased
somewhat.
Functional
requirements
'xVehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xSteptronic
transmission:
selector
lever
in
se#j
lector
lever
position
N
or
P
and
accelerator pedal
not
depressed.'xEngine
is
running
and
is
at
operating
temper#jature.
Performing
a
detailed
measurement
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
status"3.

"Engine
oil
level"4."Measure
engine
oil
level"5."Start
measurement"
The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
and
displayed
via
a
scale.
Adding
engine
oil
General
informationOnly
add
engine
oil
when
the
message
is
dis#j
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
quantity
to be
added
is
indicated
in
the
message
shown
onthe
Control
Display.
Only
add
suitable
types
of
engine
oil,
refer
to
page
301.
Safely
park
the
vehicle
and
switch
off
drive-ready
state
before
adding
engine
oil.
Take
care
not
to
add
too
much
engine
oil.
Safety
information
Warning
Operating
materials,
for
instance
oils,
greases,
coolants,
fuels,
can
contain
harmful
ingredients. There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Fol#j
low
the
instructions
on
the
containers.
Avoid
the
contact
of
articles
of
clothing,
skin
or
eyes
with
operating
materials.
Do
not
refill
operating
materials
into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
NOTICE
An
engine
oil
level
that
is
too
low
causes
en#j
gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Immediately
add
engine
oil.
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NOTICE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
add
too
much
engine
oil.
When
too
much
engine
oil
is
added,
have the
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
dealer#ss
serv#jice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Overview
The
oil
filler
neck
is
located
in
the
engine
com#j
partment,
refer
to
page
296.
Adding
engine
oil
1.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
297.2.Open
the
lid
counterclockwise.3.Add
engine
oil.4.Close
the
lid.
Engine
oil
types
to
add
General
information
The
engine
oil
quality
is
critical
for
the
life
of
the
engine.
Only
add
the
types
of
engine
oil
which
are
listed.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Oil
additives
can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
oil
addi#jtives.
NOTICE
Incorrect
engine
oil
can
cause
malfunctions
in the
engine
or
damage
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
When
selecting
an
engine
oil,
make
sure
that
the
engine
oil
has
the
correct
oil
rating.
Suitable
engine
oil
types
Add
engine
oils
that
meet
the
following
oil
rating
standards:
Gasoline
engineBMW
Longlife-01
FE.BMW
Longlife-14
FE+.BMW
Longlife-17
FE+.
Alternative
engine
oil
types
If
an
engine
oil
suitable
for
continuous
use
is
not
available,
up
to
1
US
quart/liter
of
an
engine
oil
with
the
following
oil
rating
can
be
added:
Oil
ratingAPI
SL.API
SM.API
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Viscosity
gradesViscosity
gradesSAE
0W-20.SAE
0W-30.
More
information
about
suitable
oil
ratings
andviscosity
grades
of
engine
oils
can
be
requested
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Engine
oil
change
NOTICE
Engine
oil
that
is
not
changed
in
timely
fashion can
cause
increased
engine
wear
and
thus
en#j gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
toproperty.
It
is
recommended
that
you
do
notexceed
the
service
intervals
indicated
in
the
ve#j
hicle.
The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
change
the
en#j
gine
oil.
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CoolantVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
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
ob#j
served.
General
information
Coolant
consists
of
water
and
additives.
Not
all
commercially
available
additives
are
suita#j
ble
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
mix
additives
of
differ#j
ent
colors.
Observe
the
water
-
additive
mixing
ratio
of
50:50.
Information
about
suitable
addi#j
tives
is
available
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
With
the
engine
hot
and
the
cooling
system
open,
coolant
can
escape
and
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Only
open
the
cooling
system
with
the
engine
cooled
down.
Warning
Additives
are
harmful
and
incorrect
additives can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
allow
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
skin,
eyes
or
articles
of
clothing.
Use
suitable
additives
only.
Coolant
level
General
information Vehicles
with
30i
or
40i
gasoline
engine
featuretwo
cooling
circuits.
Always
check
the
coolantlevels
of
both
coolant
reservoirs
and
refill
asneeded.
The
coolant
level
is
indicated
using
the
Max
mark
in
the
filler
neck
of
the
coolant
reservoir.
Checking
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
297.3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
pres#j
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.4.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.5.The
coolant
level
is
correct
when
it
is
just
be#j low
the
maximum
mark
in
the
filler
neck.6.Close
the
lid.
Adding
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood,
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3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
pres#j
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.4.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.5.If
the
coolant
is
low,
slowly
add
coolant
up
to
the
specified
level;
do
not
overfill.6.Close
the
lid.7.Have
the
cause
of
the
coolant
loss
eliminated as
soon
as
possible.
Disposal
Comply
with
the
relevant
environmental
protection
regulations
when
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives.
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