2021 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

ButtonStatusButton
lights
up
green:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.
Button
lights
up
orange:
some
Intelli#j
gent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off
or
currently
unavailable.
Button
does
not
light
up:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Safety
and
warnings"5."Front
collision
mitigation"6.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Early"'x"Medium"'x"Late":
only
acute
warnings
are
displayed.
The
selected
time
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display
General
information
A
warning
symbol
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
in
the
Head-up
Display,
where
availa#j
ble,
if
a
collision
with
a
detected
vehicle
is
immi#j
nent.
SymbolMeaningDanger
of
collision
with
vehicle
crossing
from
the
right.
Danger
of
collision
with
vehicle
crossing
from
the
left.
Danger
of
collision
with
vehicle
for
which
the
direction
of
travel
cannot
be
determined.
Display
with
prewarning
The
respective
symbol
lights
up
red:
prewarning
for
vehicles
that
cross
your
direction
of
travel.
Intervene
yourself,
for
instance
by
braking.
Display
with
acute
warning
The
respective
symbol
flashes
red
and
an
acous#j
tic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning
when
vehicles
cross
your
direction
of
travel.
Brake
and
make
an
evasive
maneuver,
if
neces#j
sary.
Prewarning
For
example,
a
prewarning
is
displayed
when
a
danger
of
collision
with
a
crossing
vehicle
is
de#j
tected.
If
a
prewarning
is
provided,
respond
by
braking
as
warranted.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
An
acute
warning
is
displayed
in
the
event
of
an
immediate
danger
of
collision
with
a
crossing
ve#j
hicle.
Intervene
in
the
case
of
an
acute
warning.
If
an
acute
warning
is
provided,
the
system
may
pro#j
vide
assistance,
such
as
through
braking,
when
there
is
risk
of
collision.
Acute
warnings
may
be
provided
even
when
there
has
been
no
prior
warning.
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Braking
intervention
The
warning
prompts
the
driver
to
intervene.
The
system
may
also
assist
in
braking
if
there
is
a
risk
of
collision.
The
vehicle
can
be
decelerated
to
a
standstill.
The
driver
may
interrupt
the
braking
intervention
function
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedal
or
by
actively
moving
the
steering
wheel.
The
system#ss
ability
to
detect
objects
may
be
limited
in
some
circumstances.
Refer
to
the
in#j
formation
in
this
Owner#ss
Manual
regarding
the
limitations
of
the
system
and
actively
intervene
as
warranted.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain
conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#j
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j
er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Upper
speed
limit
The
system
responds
to
crossing
vehicles
when
your
own
speed
is
below
approx.
50
mph/80
km/h.
Detection
range
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Thus,
a
system
reaction
might
not
come
or
might
come
late.
The
following
situations
may
not
be
detected,
for
instance:
'xCrossing
vehicles
when
they
are
hidden
by
buildings,
for
instance.
'xVehicles
that
suddenly
swerve
in
front
of
you,
or
sharply
decelerating
vehicles.
'xCrossing
bicycles.'xVehicles
with
an
unusual
side
appearance.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
driving
stability
control
systems
are
lim#j
ited
or
deactivated,
for
instance
DSC
OFF.
'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
wind#j
shield
is
dirty
or
covered
in
the
area
of
the
in#j
terior
mirror.
'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
tem#j
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.
'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
the
start
of
the
engine
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.
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'xIf
there
are
constant
blinding
effects
because
of
oncoming
light,
for
instance
from
the
sun
low
in
the
sky.
'xWhen
it
is
dark
outside.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
if
the
radar
sensors
are
dirty
or
covered.
'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
after
improperly
performed
work
on
the
vehicle
paint
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Attaching
any
objects
such
as
stickers
or
film
in
the
beam
area
of
the
radar
sensors
will
also
limit
the
function
of
the
radar
sensors
and
may
even
cause
them
to
fail.
Warning
sensitivity
The
more
sensitive
the
warning
settings
are,
for
example
the
warning
time,
the
more
warnings
are
displayed.
Therefore,
there
may
also
be
an
ex#j
cess
of
premature
or
unjustified
warnings
and
re#j
actions.
Person
warning
with
City
braking
function
Concept
The
system
can
help
prevent
accidents
involving
pedestrians
and
cyclists.
In
the
event
of
an
acci#j
dent,
the
system
may
reduce
impact
speed.
The
system
sounds
a
warning
in
the
city
speed
range
before
an
imminent
collision
and
activates
brakes
independently,
if
needed.
General
information
The
system
issues
a
warning
of
a
possible
risk
of
collision
with
pedestrians
and
cyclists
at
speeds
above
approx.
3
mph/5
km/h.
The
system
reacts
to
pedestrians
and
cyclists
who
are
within
the
detection
range
of
the
sys#j
tem.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
sys#j
tem
is
controlled
by
the
following
sensors:
'xCamera
in
the
area
of
the
interior
mirror.'xRadar
sensor
in
the
front
bumper.
Detection
range
The
detection
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
div#j
ided
into
two
areas:
'xCentral
area,
arrow
1,
directly
in
front
of
the
vehicle.
'xExpanded
area,
arrows
2,
to
the
right
and
left
of
the
central
area.
A
collision
is
imminent
if
pedestrians
are
located
within
the
central
area.
A
warning
is
issued
about
pedestrians
who
are
located
within
the
extended
area
only
if
they
are
moving
in
the
direction
of
the
central
area.
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.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a
manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
normal
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use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Warning
Due
to
system
limits,
individual
functions
can
malfunction
during
tow-starting/towing
with
the
Intelligent
Safety
systems
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Switch
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
off
prior
to
tow-starting/towing.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror
clean
and
clear.
With
radar
sensor
The
radar
sensor
is
located
in
the
lower
area
of
the
front
bumper.
Always
keep
radar
sensor
clean
and
unob#j
structed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
active
after
every
driving
off.
Switching
on
manually
Press
the
button.
The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tem
is
displayed.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
were
switched
off,
all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
"Configure
INDIVIDUAL":
depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tems
can
be
individually
configured.
The
individ#j
ual
settings
are
activated
and
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
As
soon
as
a
setting
is
changed
on
the
menu,
all
settings
of
the
menu
are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.
The
following
settings
are
switched
be#j
tween:
"ALL
ON":
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the
subfunctions.
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"INDIVIDUAL":
the
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
systems
cannot
be
indi#j
vidually
switched
off.
Manual
switching
off
Press
and
hold
this
button.
All
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
ButtonStatusButton
lights
up
green:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.
Button
lights
up
orange:
some
Intelli#j
gent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off
or
currently
unavailable.
Button
does
not
light
up:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display
If
a
collision
with
a
pedestrian
or
a
cyclist
is
immi#j
nent,
a
warning
symbol
appears
on
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
and
in
the
Head-up
Display.
The
red
symbol
is
displayed
and
a
signal
sounds.
Alternatively,
depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
a
red
warning
triangle
lights
up
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Intervene
immediately
by
braking
or
make
an
evasive
maneuver.
Braking
intervention
The
warning
prompts
the
driver
to
intervene.
If
a
warning
is
active,
the
maximum
braking
force
is
used
when
the
brake
is
applied.
This
requires
the
brake
pedal
to
be
depressed
sufficiently
quickly
and
forcefully.
If
there
is
a
risk
of
collision,
the
system
may
also
assist
with
braking.
When
the
vehicle
is
traveling
at
a
low
speed,
the
vehicle
may
come
to
a
complete
stop.
The
driver
may
interrupt
the
braking
intervention
function
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedal
or
by
actively
moving
the
steering
wheel.
The
system#ss
ability
to
detect
objects
may
be
limited
in
some
circumstances.
Refer
to
the
in#j
formation
in
this
Owner#ss
Manual
regarding
the
limitations
of
the
system
and
actively
intervene
as
warranted.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain
conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#j
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j
er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Upper
speed
limit
The
system
responds
to
pedestrians
and
cyclists
when
the
speed
of
the
vehicle
is
below
approx.
50
mph/80
km/h.
Detection
range
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Thus,
a
warning
might
not
be
issued
or
be
is#j
sued
late.
The
following
situations
may
not
be
detected,
for
instance:
'xPartially
covered
pedestrians.'xPedestrians
that
are
not
detected
as
such
be#j
cause
of
the
viewing
angle
or
contour.
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'xPedestrians
outside
of
the
detection
range.'xPedestrians
having
a
body
size
less
than
32
in/80
cm.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
may
not
be
available
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
driving
stability
control
systems
are
de#j
activated,
for
instance
DSC
OFF.
'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
wind#j
shield
is
dirty
or
covered
in
the
area
of
the
in#j
terior
mirror.
'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
tem#j
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.
'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
the
start
of
the
engine
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.
'xIf
there
are
constant
blinding
effects
because
of
oncoming
light,
for
instance
from
the
sun
low
in
the
sky.
'xWhen
it
is
dark
outside.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
if
the
radar
sensors
are
dirty
or
covered.
'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
after
improperly
performed
work
on
the
vehicle
paint
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Attaching
any
objects
such
as
stickers
or
film
in
the
beam
area
of
the
radar
sensors
will
also
im#j
pact
the
function
of
the
radar
sensors
and
may
even
cause
them
to
fail.
Lane
departure
warning
Concept
The
lane
departure
warning
alerts
when
the
vehi#j
cle
is
about
to
run
off
the
road
or
exit
the
lane.
General
information
This
camera-based
system
warns
starting
at
a
minimum
speed.
The
minimum
speed
is
country-specific
and
is
displayed
in
the
menu
for
the
intelligent
Safety
systems.
Warnings
are
issued
by
means
of
a
steering
wheel
vibration.
The
severity
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
can
be
adjusted.
The
system
does
not
provide
a
warning
if
the
turn
signal
is
set
in
the
respective
direction
be#j
fore
leaving
the
lane.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
if
in
the
speed
range
up
to
130
mph/210
km/h
a
lane
marking
is
crossed,
the
system
may
intervene
with
a
brief
active
steering
intervention
in
addi#j
tion
to
vibrating.
The
system
thus
helps
keep
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
road
and
traffic
safety.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j
propriate.
Do
not
jerk
the
steering
wheel
in
re#j
sponse
to
a
warning.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a
manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
normal
use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
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Functional
requirement
The
camera
must
detect
the
lane
markings
for
the
lane
departure
warning
to
be
active.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror
clean
and
clear.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically
The
lane
departure
warning
activates
automati#j
cally
after
departure
if
the
function
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of
the
last
trip.
Switching
on
manually
Press
the
button.
The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tem
is
displayed.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
were
switched
off,
all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
"Configure
INDIVIDUAL":
depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tems
can
be
individually
configured.
The
individ#j
ual
settings
are
activated
and
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
As
soon
as
a
setting
is
changed
on
the
menu,
all
settings
of
the
menu
are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.
The
following
settings
are
switched
be#j
tween:
"ALL
ON":
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the
subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL":
the
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
systems
cannot
be
indi#j
vidually
switched
off.
Manual
switching
off
Press
and
hold
this
button.
All
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
ButtonStatusButton
lights
up
green:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.
Button
lights
up
orange:
some
Intelli#j
gent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off
or
currently
unavailable.
Button
does
not
light
up:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
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Setting
the
warning
time
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Safety
and
warnings"5."Lane
Departure
Warning"6.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Early"'x"Medium"'x"Reduced":
some
warnings
are
sup#j
pressed
depending
on
the
situation,
for
instance
during
passing
without
a
turn
signal
or
when
purposely
driving
over
lane
markings
in
curves.
'x"Off":
no
warnings
are
issued.
The
selected
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
pro#j
file
currently
used.
Setting
the
intensity
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Steering
wheel
feedback"5."Vibration
intensity"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
applied
to
all
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tems
and
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
Switch
steering
intervention
on/off
The
steering
intervention
can
be
switched
on
and
off
separately
for
blind
spot
collision
warning
and
lane
departure
warning.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Safety
and
warnings"5."Lane
Departure
Warning"6."Steering
intervention"
The
selected
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
pro#j
file
currently
used.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
symbol
illuminates
green:
at
lane
marking
was
detected
on
at
least
one
side
of
the
vehicle
and
warnings
can
be
issued.
Warning
function
If
you
leave
the
lane
If
you
leave
the
lane
and
if
a
lane
marking
has
been
detected,
the
steering
wheel
vibrates
in
ac#j
cordance
with
the
steering
wheel
vibration
set#j
ting.
When
the
turn
signal
is
switched
on
in
the
corre#j
sponding
direction
before
changing
the
lane,
a
warning
is
not
issued.
Steering
intervention
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
if,
in
the
speed
range
up
to
130
mph/210
km/h
a
lane
marking
is
crossed,
the
system
may
intervene
with
a
brief
active
steering
intervention
in
addi#j
tion
to
vibrating.
The
steering
intervention
helps
keep
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.
The
steering
inter#j
vention
can
be
noticed
on
the
steering
wheel
and
can
be
manually
overridden
at
any
time.
Dur#j
ing
an
active
steering
intervention,
the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
will
blink.
Warning
signal
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
in
the
event
of
multiple
active
steering
interventions
by
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