2021 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

selector
lever
automatically
returns
to
the
center
position
when
released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press
button
P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
is
to
roll
without
its
own
power
for
a
short
distance,
for
instance
in
a
car
wash,
or
be
pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing
on
the
brake
pedal.
2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
switch
off
Automatic
Hold.
Automatic
Hold,
refer
to
page
138.
4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Touch
the
selector
lever
lock
and
engage
se#j
lector
lever
position
N.
6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.In
this
way,
standby
state
remains
switched
on,
and
a
Check
Control
message
is
dis#j
played.
The
vehicle
can
roll.
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
en#j
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
switch
standby
state
off
in
vehicle
washes.
Selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
automati#j
cally
after
approximately
35
minutes.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
you
may
not
be
able
to
change
the
selector
lever
position.
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock,
if
needed.
Kickdown
Kickdown
is
used
to
achieve
maximum
driving
performance.
Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position.
Sport
program
M/S
Concept
The
shifting
points
and
shifting
times
in
the
Sport
program
are
designed
for
a
sportier
driving
style.
The
transmission,
for
instance
shifts
up
later
and
the
shifting
times
are
shorter.
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Activating
the
Sport
program
Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selector
lever
position
D.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
S1.
The
sport
program
of
the
transmission
is
acti#j
vated.
eDRIVE
electric
driving
and
the
Auto
Start
Stop
function
are
deactivated.
Coasting
to
a
standstill
and
braking
phases
are
used
more
often
to
re#j
cover
energy.
The
high-voltage
battery
can
be
charged
depending
on
the
driving
situation.
Charging
may
increase
the
fuel
consumption.
Ending
the
Sport
program
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual
gear-shifting
is
possible
in
manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode1.Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selec#j
tor
lever
position
D,
arrow
1.
2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
M1.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
for#j
ward.
'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.
The
transmission
continues
shifting
automati#j
cally
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
when
speed
limits
are
reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
Depending
on
the
motorization:
if
drive
mode
SPORT
is
selected,
the
Steptronic
Sport
trans#j
mission
does
not
automatically
upshift
in
M/
S
manual
mode
once
the
maximum
speed
is
reached.
In
addition,
there
is
no
downshifting
for
kick#j
down.
Additional
information:
SPORT,
refer
to
page
134.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
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D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both
hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
information
Shifting
The
vehicle
only
shifts
at
suitable
engine
and
road
speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
D,
actuating
a
shift
pad#j
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
temporarily.
After
conservative
driving
in
manual
mode
with#j
out
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
paddles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
transmission
switches
back
to
automatic
mode.
It
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode
as
follows:
'xKeep
the
right
shift
paddle
pulled
until
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
'xIn
addition
to
the
pulled
right
shift
paddle,
pull
the
left
shift
paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
S,
actuating
a
shift
pad#j
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
permanently.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With
the
appropriate
transmission
version,
the
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
by
simulta#j
neously
activating
kickdown
and
operating
the
left
shift
paddles.
This
is
not
possible
in
short-
term
manual
mode.
Shifting'xShifting
up:
pull
the
right
shift
paddle.'xShifting
down:
pull
left
shift
paddle.'xDownshifting
to
the
lowest
possible
gear:
keep
the
left
shift
paddle
pulled.
The
selected
gear
is
briefly
displayed
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster,
followed
by
the
current
gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selector
lever
position
is
dis#j
played,
for
example
P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to
maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the
parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
away.
Engage
selector
lever
position
N
1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
Hold
the
Start/
Stop
button
pressed.
3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the
selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selector
lever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
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arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
dis#j
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
4.Release
Start/Stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
the
brake.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
Additional
information:
Tow-starting/towing,
refer
to
page
374.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration
on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
sur#j
rounding
conditions.
General
information
The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
component
wear
since
this
function
represents
a
very
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Additional
information:
Breaking-in
period,
refer
to
page
300.
Functional
requirement
Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
at
operating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operat#j
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at
least
6
miles/10
km.
Start
with
launch
control1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFF
lights
up.
3.Engage
selector
lever
position
S.4.With
the
left
foot,
forcefully
press
down
on
the
brake.
5.Press
and
hold
down
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.
A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Wait
briefly
until
the
engine
speed
is
constant.
Keep
accelerator
pedal
in
this
position.
7.Release
the
brake
within
3
seconds
after
the
flag
symbol
illuminates.
The
vehicle
accelerates.
Upshifting
occurs
automatically
as
long
as
the
flag
symbol
is
displayed
and
the
accelerator
pedal
is
not
released.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
trans#j
mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutes
before
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.
Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
con#j
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dy#j
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits
An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achieve
better
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
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.
This
also
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.
Instrument
cluster
Concept
The
instrument
cluster
is
a
variable
display.
When
you
change
to
a
different
program
via
Driv#j
ing
Dynamics
Control,
the
displays
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
adapt
to
the
respective
driving
mode.
General
information
The
display
change
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
deactivated
via
iDrive.
Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
Overview1Fuel
gauge#\#_161
Overall
range#\#_162
2Speedometer3Central
display
area#\#_150
Service
notifications#\#_162
Navigation
display
Charging
screen#\#_152
4Depending
on
the
equipment:
Driver
Atten#j
tion
Camera
5Selection
lists#\#_165
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster#\#_151
Trip
odometer,
see
Trip
data#\#_166
Performance
display#\#_154
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control#\#_133
Transmission
display#\#_143
6High-voltage
battery
charge
indicator#\#_153
Electric
range#\#_153
7External
temperature#\#_1618Check
Control#\#_1559Speed
Limit
Assist#\#_233
Speed
Limit
Info#\#_164
Time#\#_64
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Central
display
area
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
configuration,
the
following
is
displayed
in
the
central
display
area
of
the
instrument
cluster:
'xNavigation
displays
such
as
the
map
view
or,
if
destination
guidance
is
active,
a
route
pre#j
view
with
destination
guidance
information.
'xDisplays
showing
service
notifications.'xCharging
screen.'xAssisted
Driving
View.
Information
about
the
assist
systems
is
displayed
in
an
animated
surrounding
area
of
the
vehicle.
Some
displays
in
the
central
display
area
can
be
configured
individually.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equip#j
ment
version
and
country
variant.
Adjusting
Individual
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
configured
individually.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Assisted
Driving
View
Concept
With
active
driving
assistance,
the
assist
system
displays
information
using
figures
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
General
information
Depending
on
the
settings,
Assisted
Driving
View
can
be
displayed
permanently
or
tempora#j
rily
with
active
driving
assistance
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility
and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j
propriate.
Adjusting
Permanent
display
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5."Central
display
area"6."Assisted
Driving
View"
Temporary
display
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5."Display
Assisted
Driving
View
when
Driver
Assistance
is
active"
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Display
Example:
the
indicator/warning
lights
for
the
Ac#j
tive
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
function
ACC
and
the
Lane
Change
Assistant
indicate
a
lane
change
to
the
next
lane.
At
the
same
time,
the
lane
change
to
the
next
lane
is
shown
with
ani#j
mation
in
the
Assisted
Driving
View.
System
limits
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Only
objects
that
are
detected
by
the
system
are
taken
into
account.
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster
Concept
Displays
for
specific
functions
can
be
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
displays
can
be
selected:
'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
e.g.,
radio.'xTorque
and
power.'xAcceleration
power,
G
meter.'xTrip
data.'xEfficiency
display.Selecting
Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
Display
Efficiency
display
Concept
Information
about
driving
style
and
consumption
can
be
displayed
in
the
form
of
a
consumption
display
as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
example.
General
information
Depending
on
the
activated
driving
mode,
differ#j
ent
information
will
be
displayed:
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Driving
mode
DisplayHYBRIDAverage
consumption,
fuel.
Current
consumption,
fuel.
Consumption
display,
fuel.
Odometer
for
driving
without
a
combustion
engine.
ELEC#j
TRIC
Average
consumption,
electric.
Current
consumption,
electric.
Consumption
display,
electric.
Odometer
for
driving
without
a
combustion
engine.
SPORTEngine
temperature.Average
consumption
The
average
consumption
indicates
the
fuel
con#j
sumption
when
driving
a
specific
route.
In
ELECTRIC,
the
average
electric
consumption
is
displayed.
Current
consumption
The
current
consumption
displays
the
current
consumption
of
fuel.
Check
whether
you
are
cur#j
rently
driving
in
an
efficient
and
environmentally-
friendly
manner.
In
ELECTRIC,
the
current
electric
consumption
is
displayed.
Charging
screen
1Range
for
electric
driving#\#_3192Charging
status
with
charging
cable#\#_3193Timer,
departure
time#\#_3194End
of
charging
time#\#_3195Departure
time
with
timer#\#_3196Maximum
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