2021 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

If
the
mobile
phone
does
not
support
the
Qi
standard,
the
mobile
phone
can
be
charged
using
a
special
Qi-compatible
charging
case.
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xObserve
the
maximum
dimensions
of
the
mobile
phone.
'xUse
only
protective
jackets
and
covers
up
to
a
maximum
thickness
of
0.07
in/2
mm;
other#j
wise,
the
charging
function
may
be
impaired.
'xThe
mobile
phone
to
be
charged
is
located
in
the
center
of
the
tray.
Operation
Inserting
the
mobile
phone
The
mobile
phone
must
not
exceed
the
maxi#j
mum
size
of
approximately
6.0
x
3.1
x
0.7
in/154.5
x
80
x
18
mm.
1.Open
the
tray
cover.2.Place
the
mobile
phone
centered
in
the
tray
with
the
display
facing
up.
3.Close
the
tray
cover.
Removing
the
mobile
phone
1.Open
the
tray
cover.2.Remove
the
mobile
phone.LED
displaysColorMeaningBlueThe
mobile
phone
is
charging.
The
blue
LED
stays
illuminated
once
the
inserted
mobile
phone
with
Qi
ca#j
pability
is
fully
charged.
OrangeThe
mobile
phone
is
not
charging.
Temperature
on
the
mobile
phone
possibly
too
high
or
foreign
object
in
charging
tray.
RedThe
mobile
phone
is
not
charging.
Contact
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
re#j
pair
shop.
Forgotten
warning
General
information
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
the
forgotten
warning
function,
a
warning
can
be
output
if
a
mobile
phone
with
Qi
capability
was
forgotten
in
the
wireless
charging
tray
when
leaving
the
vehi#j
cle.
The
forgotten
warning
is
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
Activating
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Wireless
charging
tray"5.Activate
reminder.
System
limits
At
high
temperatures
on
the
mobile
phone
or
in
the
vehicle,
the
charging
functions
of
the
mobile
phone
may
be
limited
and
some
functions
may
no
longer
work.
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LTE-Compensator
-
Information
and
User
Manual
Your
car
is
equipped
with
a
wireless
charging
tray
(WCA)
to
charge
your
mobile
phone
and
connect
it
to
the
mobile
network.
To
ensure
the
best
possible
connection
a
signal
booster
(LTE-
Compensator)
is
used
in
conjunction
with
the
WCA.
The
following
paragraphs
refer
to
this
booster:
This
is
a
CONSUMER
device.
BEFORE
USE,
you
MUST
REGISTER
THIS
DE#j
VICE
with
your
wireless
provider
and
have
your
provider's
consent.
Most
wireless
providers
con#j
sent
to
the
use
of
Compensators.
Some
provid#j
ers
may
not
consent
to
the
use
of
this
device
on
their
network.
If
you
are
unsure,
contact
your
provider.
You
MUST
operate
this
device
with
ap#j
proved
antennas
and
cables
as
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
Antennas
MUST
be
installed
at
least
20
cm
(8
inches)
from
any
person.
You
MUST
cease
operating
this
device
immediately
if
requested
by
the
FCC
or
a
licensed
wireless
service
provider.
Warning
E911
location
informa#j
tion
may
not
be
provided
or
may
be
inaccurate
for
calls
served
by
using
this
device.
Please
observe
additionally
the
following
infor#j
mation
'xSprint
Nextel
will
allow
consumers
to
register
their
signal
boosters
by
calling
their
toll-free
number.
'xT-Mobile
online
registration
link:
(www.T-Mo#j
bile.com/BoosterRegistration);
(https://saqat.t-
mobile.com/sites/SignalBooster#).
'xVerizon#ss
online
registration
link:
(http://
www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/
register-signal-booster.html).
'xAT&T
online
registration
link
(https://
securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignal#j
booster.com/).
'xU.S.Cellular
online
registration
link
(http://
www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-
booster-registration.jsp).
Before
use
you
must
register
your
booster
de#j
vice
with
your
wireless
provider.
If
you
should
be
requested
by
the
FCC
to
cease
operating
your
booster
you
are
not
allowed
to
in#j
sert
your
mobile
phone
in
the
charging
tray
any#j
more
unless
the
booster
is
permanently
deacti#j
vated
by
your
local
BMW
dealer.
You
must
not
remove
the
booster
from
the
car
nor
use
it
with
any
other
than
the
preinstalled
coupling
device
or
antenna.
Any
modification
of
the
existing
antenna
or
coupling
device
as
well
as
the
use
of
other
antennas
or
coupling
devices
will
cause
the
cease
of
the
boosterts
operating
li#j
cense.
The
booster
device
fulfills
the
network
protection
standards
as
required
by
the
FCC,
such
as
inter#j
modulation
limits,
oscillation
detection
and
gain
limits.
Booster
Manufacturer:
Kathrein
Automotive
Model
Number:
LTECOMPB0
Part
Number:
6803145-01
FCC-ID:
2ACC7LTECOMPB0
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compartmentsVehicle
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.
Storage
compartments
General
information
The
vehicle
interior
contains
multiple
storage
compartments
for
stowing
objects.
Safety
information
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
NOTICE
Anti-slip
pads
such
as
anti-slip
mats
can
dam#j
age
the
dashboard.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
anti-slip
pads.
Front
passenger
side
glove
compartment
Safety
information
Warning
Folded
open,
the
glove
compartment
protrudes
in
the
car's
interior.
Objects
in
the
glove
com#j
partment
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
ac#j
cident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compart#j
ment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
The
light
in
the
glove
compartment
switches
on.
Closing
Fold
cover
closed.
Locking
The
glove
compartment
can
be
locked
with
an
integrated
key.
This
prevents
access
to
the
glove
compartment.
After
the
glove
compartment
is
locked,
the
vehi#j
cle
key
can
be
handed
over
without
the
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key,
for
instance
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
by
valet
parking.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
85.
Driver's
side
glove
compartment
Safety
information
Warning
Folded
open,
the
glove
compartment
protrudes
in
the
car's
interior.
Objects
in
the
glove
com#j
partment
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
ac#j
cident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compart#j
ment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Closing
Fold
cover
closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
General
information
There
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
information
Warning
Breakable
objects,
such
as
glass
bottles
or
glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Broken
glass
can
be
scattered
in
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
any
breakable
objects
while
driving.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
compartments.
Storage
compartment
in
the
center
console
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Closing
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Storage
compartment
in
the
rear
center
console
With
the
corresponding
equipment,
the
back
of
the
center
console
contains
a
storage
compart#j
ment.
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Center
armrest,
front
General
information
A
storage
compartment
is
located
in
the
center
armrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
Press
the
button.
Closing
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
an
evasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
liquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j
weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
con#j
sole.
Closing
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Rear
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
an
evasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
liquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j
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weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest
cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Press
back
the
covers
be#j
fore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Opening
and
closing
Opening
1.Pull
the
center
armrest
forward
at
the
strap.2.Press
the
button
to
open
the
cup
holder.
Closing
Press
both
covers
back
inward
in
sequence
and
fold
the
center
armrest
back.
Clothes
hooks
General
information
The
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#j
dles
in
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j
struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles
from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
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areaVehicle
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.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
sta#j
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
per#j
mitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#j
sive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and
secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.
2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.
3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs
4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity.
For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j
ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)
5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage
and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.
6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how
this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
of
the
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the
less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear
seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.
'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to
stow
large
cargo.
'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
the
backrests.
'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.
'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information
Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
The
lashing
eyes
on
the
loading
edge
are
only
visible
when
the
cargo
floor
panel
is
lowered,
re#j
fer
to
page
299.
Multi-function
hook
General
information
A
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Seite
296CONTROLSCargo
area296
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no.
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