2021 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Functional
requirementsThe
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
follow#j
ing
conditions.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame
and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
in#j
terrupted.
Safety
information
Warning
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas
can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
in#j jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
mightprevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protec#j
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
Safety
switch
Concept
The
safety
switch
can
be
used
to
prevent
chil#j dren,
for
instance
from
opening
and
closing
therear
windows
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
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Glass
sunroof
General
information
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
are
op#j
erated
using
the
same
switch.
The
glass
sunroof
can
be
opened
from
the
out#j
side
with
the
vehicle
key
and
also
closed
with Comfort
Access.
With
Comfort
Access:
The
glass
sunroof
can
be closed
from
the
outside
via
Comfort
Access.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
glass
sunroof.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
glass
sunroof
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Opening/closing
the
glass
sun#j roof.
Functional
requirements
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
can
be
operated
under
the
following
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.The
vehicle
key
must
be
in
the
car's
interior.
Lifting/closing
glass
sunroof Push
switch
briefly
upward.'xThe
closed
glass
sunroof
tilts
and
the
sun
protection
opens
slightly.'xThe
opened
glass
sunroof
closes
until
it
is
in
the
tilted
position.
The
sun
protection
does
not
move.'xThe
tilted
glass
sunroof
closes.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
separately
'xSlide
switch
back
to
the
resist#j
ance
point
and
hold.
Holding
down
the
switch
opens
the
sun
protection.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens.'xSlide
switch
forward
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
pro#j tection
closes.'xSlide
the
switch
back
past
the
resistancepoint.
The
sun
protection
opens
automatically.
If
the sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.'xPush
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
automatically.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
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Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
'xBriefly
press
out
the
switch
twice
in
succession
toward
the
rear
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
are
opening
to#j
gether.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.'xBriefly
press
out
the
switch
twice
in
succes#j sion
toward
the
front
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
are
closing
together.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Comfort
position
In
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
in#jterior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
notfully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
func#jtion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
to
this
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sun#j
roof
fully.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
from
becoming
jammed
between
the
roof and
glass
sunroof
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
clos#jing.
General
information
If
a
resistance
or
blockage
is
detected
while
the glass
sunroof
is
closing,
the
closing
operation
is
interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-openposition,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spe#j
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resist#j
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.
Closing
from
the
lifted
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
clos#j
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
oper#j
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ated
to
a
limited
extent.
Initializing
the
systemcan
help
in
this
case.
The
system
can
be
initialized
under
the
following
conditions:'xThe
vehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xThe
vehicle
will
not
be
moved
until
the
initiali#j zation
is
completed.'xThe
drive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
external
temperature
is
above
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Seats,
mirrors
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Sitting
safely
An
ideal
seat
position
that
meets
the
needs
of
the
occupants
can
make
a
vital
contribution
to
relaxed,
fatigue-free
driving.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
correct
seat
posi#j
tion
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
informa#j
tion
in
the
following
chapters.
Additional
information:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
109.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
112.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
115.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
178.Seats
Safety
information
Warning
Seat
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
un#j
expected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
con#j
trol
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the
efficacy
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
longer
be
en#j
sured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the
most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do
not
adjust
again
while
driving.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#j
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Manually
adjustable
seats
Overview1Forward/backward2Thigh
support3Seat
tilt4Backrest
width5Lumbar
support6Height7Backrest
tilt
Forward/backward
Pull
the
lever
and
slide
the
seat
in
the
desired
di#j
rection.
After
releasing
the
lever,
move
the
seat
forward
or
back
slightly,
making
sure
it
engages
properly.
Seat
tilt
Pull
the
lever
up
or
press
it
down
as
often
as needed
until
the
seat
has
reached
the
desired
tilt.
Height
Pull
the
lever
up
or
press
it
down
as
often
asneeded
until
the
seat
has
reached
the
desired
height.
Backrest
tilt
Pull
the
lever
and
apply
your
weight
to
the
back#jrest
or
lift
it
off,
as
necessary.
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Electrically
adjustable
seats
General
information The
seat
adjustment
for
the
driver's
seat
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
using the
memory
function.
Overview1Backrest
width2Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt3Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint4Lumbar
support
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Height
Push
switch
up
or
down.
Seat
tilt
Move
switch
up
or
down.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward.
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Thigh
supportSport
seat
Pull
the
lever
at
the
front
of
the
seat
and
push
the
thigh
support
forward
or
back.
Lumbar
support
Concept The
curvature
of
the
seat
backrest
can
be
ad#j
justed
in
a
way
that
it
supports
the
lumbar
region
of
the
spine.
The
lower
back
and
the
spine
are
supported
for
upright
posture.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front/rear
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
increased/
decreased.'xPress
the
upper/lower
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
shifted
up/
down.
Functional
limitations
It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
lumbar
sup#j
port
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Backrest
width
Concept Adjusting
the
backrest
width
may
improve
lateral
support
when
taking
corners.
General
information
The
backrest
width
is
changed
by
adjusting
the
side
sections
of
the
backrest.
Adjusting'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
de#j
creases.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
increases.
Functional
limitations It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
backrest
width
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Safety
belts
General
informationThe
vehicle
is
fitted
with
five
safety
belts
to
en#j
sure
occupant
safety.
However,
they
can
only
of#j fer
protection
when
adjusted
correctly.
Always
make
sure
that
safety
belts
are
being
worn
by
the
occupants
before
driving
off.
The
airbags
supplement
the
safety
belts
as
an
addi#j
tional
safety
device.
The
airbags
are
not
a
substi#j
tute
for
safety
belts.
The
upper
shoulder
strap's
anchorage
point
will
be
correct
for
adult
seat
occupants
of
every
build
if
the
seat
is
correctly
set.
The
two
outer
safety
belt
buckles
of
the
rear
seats
are
intended
for
the
persons
sitting
on
the left
and
right.
The
center
safety
belt
buckle
of
the
rear
seats
is intended
for
the
person
sitting
in
the
middle.
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