2021 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Head-up
display"
Display
Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed
on
the
Head-up
Display:
'xVehicle
speed.'xNavigation
instructions.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xSelection
list
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xDriver
assistance
systems.'xSport
displays.
Some
of
this
information
is
only
displayed
briefly
as
needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Setting
the
brightness
The
brightness
is
automatically
adjusted
to
the
ambient
brightness.
The
basic
setting
can
be
adjusted
manually.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Brightness"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
bright#j
ness
is
set.
7.Press
the
Controller.
When
the
low
beams
are
switched
on,
the
brightness
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
be
addi#j
tionally
influenced
using
the
instrument
lighting.
Adjusting
the
height
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5."Height"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
height
is
reached.
7.Press
the
Controller.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
The
height
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
also
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Setting
the
rotation
The
Head-up
Display
view
can
be
rotated.
Via
iDrive:
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6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is
selected.
7.Press
the
Controller.
Additional
settings
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Head-up
display"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Speed
Limit
Assistance":
access
the
set#j
tings
for
the
speed
assistant.
'x"Display
infotainment
lists
in":
set
up
if
the
selection
lists
are
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
or
the
Head-up
Display.
'x"Sport
displays":
display
tachometer
in
the
Head-Up
Display.
'x"Off":
the
Sport
displays
are
not
dis#j
played
in
the
Head-up
Display.
'x"In
SPORT
mode":
the
Sport
displays
are
only
displayed
in
SPORT
driving
mode.
'x"Always":
the
Sport
displays
are
con#j
tinuously
displayed
in
the
Head-up
Display.
'x"Reduced
height":
if
not
all
of
the
informa#j
tion
is
in
the
driver's
field
of
vision,
the
in#j
formation
can
be
displayed
in
the
lower
section
of
the
Head-up
Display.
Visibility
of
the
display
The
visibility
of
the
displays
in
the
Head-up
Dis#j
play
is
influenced
by
the
following
factors:
'xSeat
position.'xObjects
on
the
cover
of
the
Head-up
Display.'xSunglasses
with
certain
polarization
filters.'xWet
roads.'xUnfavorable
light
conditions.If
the
image
is
distorted,
have
the
basic
settings
checked
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Special
windshield
The
windshield
is
part
of
the
system.
The
shape
of
the
windshield
makes
it
possible
to
display
a
precise
image.
A
film
in
the
windshield
prevents
double
images
from
being
generated.
For
this
reason,
it
is
strongly
suggested
to
have
the
special
windshield
replaced
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop,
if
necessary.
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LightsVehicle
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.
Lights
and
lighting
Switches
in
the
vehicle
The
light
switch
element
is
located
next
to
the
steering
wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront
fog
lights.Lights
off.
Daytime
running
lights.
Parking
lights.SymbolFunctionAutomatic
headlight
control.
Adaptive
light
functions.
Low
beams.Instrument
lighting.Right
roadside
parking
light.Left
roadside
parking
light.
Automatic
headlight
control
Concept
The
low
beams
are
switched
on
and
off
automat#j
ically
depending
on
the
ambient
brightness,
for
example
in
tunnels,
in
twilight
or
if
there
is
pre#j
cipitation.
General
information
A
blue
sky
with
the
sun
low
on
the
horizon
can
cause
the
lights
to
be
switched
on.
If
the
low
beams
are
switched
on
manually,
the
automatic
headlight
control
is
deactivated.
Activating
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment.
The
LED
in
the
button
lights
up.
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The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
is
illuminated
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
System
limits
The
automatic
headlight
control
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
your
personal
judgment
of
light#j
ing
conditions.
For
example,
the
sensors
are
unable
to
detect
fog
or
hazy
weather.
In
these
situations,
switch
the
lights
on
manually.
Parking
lights,
low
beams
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information
If
the
driver's
door
is
opened
when
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
off,
the
exterior
lighting
is
automatically
switched
off
after
a
period
of
time.
Parking
lights
General
information
The
parking
lights
can
only
be
switched
on
in
the
low
speed
range.
Switching
on
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
The
vehicle
is
illuminated
on
all
sides.
Do
not
use
the
parking
lights
for
extended
peri#j
ods;
otherwise,
they
might
drain
the
battery
and
it
would
then
be
impossible
to
switch
on
drive-
ready
state.
Switching
off
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment
or
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state.
After
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
automatic
headlight
control
will
be
activated.
Low
beams
Switching
on
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment.
The
low
beams
illuminate
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
lights
up.
Press
the
button
again
to
switch
on
the
low
beams
when
the
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
off
Depending
on
the
country
variant,
the
low
beams
can
be
switched
off
in
the
low
speed
range.
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment.
Roadside
parking
lights
When
the
vehicle
is
parked,
a
one-sided
roadside
parking
light
can
be
switched
on.
ButtonFunctionRight
roadside
parking
light
on.Left
roadside
parking
light
off.
Switching
off
the
roadside
parking
light:
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment
or
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state.
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Welcome
lights
General
information
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
exterior
light#j
ing
of
the
vehicle
can
be
set
individually.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Welcome
and
goodbye"
When
unlocking
the
vehicle,
individual
light
functions
are
switched
on
for
a
lim#j
ited
time.
'x"Door
handle
lights"
Door
handles
and
the
ground
in
front
of
the
doors
are
illuminated
for
a
limited
time.
'x"Welcome
Light
Carpet"
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
is
illuminated
for
a
limited
time.
LED
light
carpet
The
light
source
is
located
in
the
position
indi#j
cated.
Keep
the
light
source
clean
and
unobstructed.
Pathway
lighting
General
information
The
low
beams
stay
illuminated
for
a
particular
time
if
the
high
beams
are
switched
on
after
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Setting
the
duration
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4."Pathway
lighting"5.Select
the
desired
setting.6."OK"
Daytime
running
lights
General
information
The
daytime
running
lights
light
up
when
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on.
Activating/deactivating
In
some
countries,
daytime
running
lights
are
mandatory,
so
it
may
not
be
possible
to
deacti#j
vate
the
daytime
running
lights
in
front.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Exterior
lighting"4."Daytime
driving
lights"
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
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Adaptive
light
functions
Concept
Adaptive
light
functions
enable
dynamic
illumina#j
tion
of
the
roadway.
General
information
The
adaptive
light
functions
may
consist
of
one
system
or
multiple
systems,
depending
on
the
equipment
version:
'xAdaptive
Light
Control.'xCornering
light.
Activating
Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
ele#j
ment.
The
LED
in
the
button
lights
up.
The
adaptive
light
functions
are
active
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Adaptive
Light
Control
General
information
Depending
on
the
steering
angle
and
other
pa#j
rameters,
the
light
from
the
headlight
follows
the
course
of
the
road.
To
avoid
blinding
oncoming
traffic,
the
Adaptive
Light
Control
does
not
swivel
to
the
opposite
lane
when
the
vehicle
is
at
a
standstill.
Cornering
light
In
tight
curves,
for
instance
on
mountainous
roads
or
when
turning,
an
additional,
cornering
light
is
switched
on
that
lights
up
the
inside
of
the
curve
when
the
vehicle
is
moving
below
a
certain
speed.
The
cornering
light
is
automatically
switched
on
depending
on
the
steering
angle
or,
where
appli#j
cable,
the
use
of
turn
signals.
When
driving
in
reverse,
the
cornering
lights
may
be
automatically
switched
on
regardless
of
the
steering
angle.
Adaptive
headlight
range
control
The
adaptive
headlight
range
control
feature
bal#j
ances
out
acceleration
and
braking
processes
as
well
as
the
vehicle
load
conditions
in
order
to
avoid
dazzling
oncoming
traffic.
Illumination
of
the
road
is
optimized.
High-beam
Assistant
Concept
The
high-beam
Assistant
detects
other
traffic
participants
early
on
and
automatically
switches
the
high
beams
on
or
off
depending
on
the
traffic
situation.
General
information
The
high-beam
Assistant
ensures
that
the
high
beams
are
switched
on,
whenever
the
traffic
sit#j
uation
allows.
In
the
low
speed
range,
the
high
beams
are
not
switched
on
by
the
system.
The
system
responds
to
light
from
oncoming
traffic
and
traffic
driving
ahead
of
you,
and
to
am#j
bient
lighting,
for
instance
in
towns
and
cities.
The
high
beams
can
be
switched
on
and
off
manually
at
any
time.
Activating
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
light
switch
element.
The
LED
in
the
button
lights
up.
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2.Press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter
is
illuminated
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
The
headlights
are
automatically
switched
be#j
tween
low
beams
and
high
beams.
The
blue
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
lights
up
when
the
system
switches
on
the
high
beams.
Driving
interruption
with
activated
high-beam
As#j
sistant:
the
High-Beam
Assistant
remains
acti#j
vated
when
driving
continues.
The
high-beam
Assistant
is
deactivated
when
manually
switching
the
high
beams
on
and
off.
To
reactivate
the
high-beam
Assistant,
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Deactivating
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Sensitivity
of
the
high-beam
Assistant
General
information
The
sensitivity
of
the
high-beam
Assistant
can
be
adjusted.
Safety
information
Warning
If
adjustments
have
been
made
or
the
sensitiv#j
ity
has
been
modified,
oncoming
traffic
may
be
momentarily
blinded.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
If
adjustments
have
been
made
and
the
sensi#j
tivity
has
been
modified,
make
sure
that
on#j
coming
traffic
is
not
momentarily
blinded.
Switch
off
the
high
beams
manually
if
required.
Functional
requirements
The
setting
can
only
be
performed
when
the
ve#j
hicle
is
stationary.
The
drive-ready
state
must
be
switched
on
and
the
light
must
be
turned
off.
Adjusting
the
sensitivity
Push
the
turn
signal
lever
to
the
front
for
approxi#j
mately
10
seconds.
The
system
responds
more
sensitively.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resetting
the
sensitivity
Push
the
turn
signal
lever
to
the
front
again
for
approx.
10
seconds
or
switch
off
the
drive-ready
state.
The
sensitivity
of
the
high-beam
Assistant
is
re#j
set
to
the
factory
settings.
System
limits
The
high-beam
Assistant
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver's
personal
judgment
of
when
to
use
the
high
beams.
In
situation
that
require
this,
therefore
switch
off
manually.
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The
system
is
not
fully
functional
in
the
following
situations,
and
driver
intervention
may
be
neces#j
sary:
'xIn
very
unfavorable
weather
conditions,
such
as
fog
or
heavy
precipitation.
'xWhen
detecting
poorly-lit
road
users
such
as
pedestrians,
cyclists,
horseback
riders
and
wagons;
when
driving
close
to
train
or
ship
traffic;
or
at
animal
crossings.
'xIn
tight
curves,
on
hilltops
or
in
depressions,
in
crossing
traffic
or
half-obscured
oncoming
traffic
on
highways.
'xIn
poorly-lit
towns
and
cities
or
in
the
pres#j
ence
of
highly
reflective
signs.
'xWhen
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror
is
fogged
over,
dirty
or
covered
with
stickers,
etc.
Laser
high
beams
Concept
The
range
of
the
high
beams
is
increased
and
ensures
an
even
better
illumination
of
the
road.
General
information
When
the
high
beams
are
switched-on,
starting
with
a
speed
of
approx.
37
mph/60
km/h,
the
la#j
ser
high
beams
in
the
headlight
are
automatically
switched
on
in
addition
to
the
LED
high
beams.
Depending
on
the
country
variant,
further
infor#j
mation
can
be
obtained
from
the
laser
label
on
the
headlight.
Safety
information
The
label
is
in
the
headlight
and
is
visible
from
the
outside.
Fog
lights
Front
fog
lights
Concept
The
front
fog
lights
work
alongside
the
low
beams
to
illuminate
a
wider
area
of
the
roadway.
Functional
requirement
The
low
beams
must
be
switched
on
before
switching
on
the
front
fog
lights.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
green
indicator
light
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
lights
up
if
the
front
fog
lights
are
switched
on.
If
the
automatic
headlight
control
is
activated,
the
low
beams
will
come
on
automatically
when
you
switch
on
the
front
fog
lights.
When
the
high
beams
or
headlight
flasher
are
activated,
the
front
fog
lights
are
not
switched
on.
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