2021 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Overview
The
camera
in
the
roofliner
detects
gestures
that
are
carried
out
in
the
area
of
the
center
console
at
the
height
of
the
Control
Display.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Gesture
control"5."Gesture
control"Adjusting
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Gesture
control"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Operating
tips
display":
the
possible
ges#j
ture
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
'x"Audio
confirmation":
an
acoustic
signal
is
emitted
once
the
gesture
is
recognized.
Carrying
out
gestures
Perform
gestures
underneath
the
interior
mirror
and
next
to
the
steering
wheel.
Execute
gestures
clearly.
The
gestures
can
also
be
executed
from
the
front-passenger
side.
Possible
gestures

GestureOperationFunctionMove
index
finger
forward
and
backward
in
the
direction
of
the
screen.
Accept
call.
Select
a
highlighted
entry
in
a
list
during
voice
activation.
Confirm
pop-up.
Move
hand
across
the
width
of
the
Control
Dis#j
play
in
the
direction
of
the
front-passenger
side.
Reject
call.
Close
pop-up.
Terminate
voice
activation.
Slowly
move
hand
clockwise
in
a
circular
pattern
with
the
index
finger
stretched
out
forward.
Gesture
is
detected
after
one
circular
motion.
Increase
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GestureOperationFunctionSlowly
move
hand
counterclockwise
with
the
in#j
dex
finger
stretched
out
forward.
Gesture
is
detected
after
one
circular
motion.
Reduce
the
volume.Pinch
with
thumb
and
index
finger
and
move
hand
horizontally
to
the
right
or
left.
Surround
View:
turn
camera
view.
This
gesture
can
only
be
exe#j
cuted
while
the
vehicle
is
station#j
ary.
Move
stretched
out
index
and
middle
finger
for#j
ward.
Individually
assignable
gesture.Move
fist
with
thumb
extended
to
the
left
back
and
forth.
Reverse
Skip
function.
The
previous
music
track
is
played.
Move
fist
with
thumb
extended
to
right
left
back
and
forth.
Forward
Skip
function.
The
next
music
track
is
played.
Stretch
out
five
fingers,
form
a
fist
and
stretch
five
fingers
out
again.
Individually
assignable
gesture.Assigning
gesture
individually
General
information
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
follow#j
ing
functions
can
be
assigned
to
gestures
that
allow
individual
assignments:
'xDestination
guidance
to
home
address.'xVoice
command
response.'xMute/Playback'xLast
calls.'xControl
Display
on/off'xNotifications.'xMusic
recognition'xNo
function.
Select
function
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3."General
settings"4."Gesture
control"5."Function
assignment
gesture
1"
or
"Function
assignment
gesture
2"
6.Select
the
desired
setting.
System
limits
Gesture
recognition
by
the
camera
in
the
roof#j
liner
can
be
disturbed
by
the
following
circum#j
stances:
'xThe
camera
lens
is
covered.'xObjects
are
located
on
the
interior
mirror.'xThe
camera
lens
is
dirty,
clean
camera
lenses.
Sensors
and
camera
lenses,
refer
to
page
380.
'xThe
gesture
is
executed
outside
of
the
de#j
tection
range.
'xWearing
of
gloves
or
jewelry.'xSmoking
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BMW
Remote
Software
UpgradeVehicle
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.
BMW
Remote
Software
Upgrade
Concept
Remote
Software
Upgrade
can
be
used
to
up#j
date
the
software
of
the
vehicle.
Remote
Soft#j
ware
Upgrade
makes
new
functions,
functional
enhancements
or
quality
improvements
availa#j
ble.
General
information
BMW
recommends
performing
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
as
soon
as
it
becomes
availa#j
ble.
The
available
data
for
Remote
Software
Upgrade
is
automatically
loaded
into
the
vehicle.
For
reasons
of
safety,
the
loaded
upgrade
can
only
be
installed
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
The
installation
is
not
installed
until
it
was
con#j
firmed
on
the
vehicle.
'xThe
installation
may
take
around
20
minutes.'xThe
installation
cannot
be
terminated.'xThe
vehicle
cannot
be
used
during
the
instal#j
lation.
'xThe
vehicle
can
be
exited
during
the
installa#j
tion.
'xCharging
the
vehicle
is
interrupted
due
to
the
installation.
'xCharging
the
vehicle
does
not
continue
auto#j
matically
after
the
successful
installation.
Validity
of
the
Owner's
Manual
Production
of
the
vehicle
At
the
time
of
production
at
the
plant,
the
printed
Owner's
Manual
is
the
most
current
resource.
After
a
software
update
in
the
vehicle
After
a
vehicle
software
update
#m
such
as,
a
Re#j
mote
Software
Upgrade
#m
the
Integrated
Own#j
er's
Manual
for
the
vehicle
will
contain
the
latest
information.
Functional
requirement
The
use
of
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade
re#j
quires
an
active
ConnectedDrive
contract.
Information
about
the
version
General
information
The
information
about
the
version
contains
a
de#j
scription
of
the
updates
that
are
included
in
the
Remote
Software
Upgrade.
During
the
download
and
after
the
installation
has
been
completed
successfully,
the
information
about
the
version
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
in#j
formation
is
available
in
the
ConnectedDrive
cus#j
tomer
portal
at
any
time.
Logging
on
to
the
ConnectedDrive
customer
portal
on
the
Internet
under:
www.bmw-connecteddrive.com.
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Displaying
information
about
the
version
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Remote
Software
Upgrade"5."Installed
version:"
Safety
information
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger
themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.
'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j
hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Search
for
and
download
of
an
upgrade
General
information
There
are
various
options
to
search
for
and
download
an
upgrade:
'xAutomatic.'xVia
iDrive.'xVia
BMW
Connected
app.Automatic
download
The
available
data
for
Remote
Software
Upgrade
is
automatically
loaded
into
the
vehicle.
The
download
does
not
require
an
approval.
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Remote
Software
Upgrade"5."Search
for
upgrades"6.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
Via
BMW
Connected
app
1.Download
the
available
upgrade
to
the
smart#j
phone
in
the
BMW
Connected
app.
2.Follow
the
instructions
in
the
BMW
Con#j
nected
app.
3.Establish
a
simultaneous
WiFi
and
Bluetooth
connection
between
the
smartphone
and
the
vehicle.
The
data
transfer
of
the
upgrade
from
the
smartphone
to
the
vehicle
occurs
only
while
driving.
4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
Install
the
upgrade
immediately
General
information
After
successful
download
completion,
installa#j
tion
is
offered
once
the
vehicle
is
parked.
The
in#j
stallation
can
be
carried
out
immediately
follow#j
ing
the
download.
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
After
the
successful
completion
of
the
upgrade,
booked
services,
for
example
RTTI,
will
be
reacti#j
vated
automatically
while
driving.
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Functional
requirements'xThe
battery
is
sufficiently
charged.'xThe
external
temperature
is
above
14
#

General
settingsVehicle
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.
Messages
Concept
The
menu
centrally
displays
all
messages
arriv#j
ing
in
the
vehicle
in
list
form.
General
information
The
following
messages
can
be
displayed:
'xTraffic
messages.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xMessages
on
service
notifications.'xCommunication
messages,
for
example
e-
mails,
SMS
text
messages
or
reminders.
'xMessages
from,
e.g.,
the
Concierge
service
or
the
BMW
Connected
app.
'xMessages
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer.
The
number
of
messages
is
additionally
dis#j
played
in
the
status
field.
The
Messages
menu
can
also
be
created
as
Widget.
Retrieving
messages
Via
iDrive:
1.Tip
the
Controller
up.2."Notifications"3.Select
the
desired
message.
Deleting
messages
All
messages,
except
Check
Control
messages
or
messages
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer,
can
be
deleted
from
the
list.
Check
Control
messages
or
messages
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer
are
displayed
as
long
as
they
are
relevant.
Via
iDrive:
1.Tip
the
Controller
up.2."Notifications"3.Select
desired
message,
for
instance.
SMS.4.

Press
the
button.5.'x"Delete
this
notification"'x"Delete
all
notifications"
Adjusting
The
following
settings
can
be
adjusted:
'xSelect
the
applications,
from
which
mes#j
sages
will
be
permitted.
'xAll
messages
or
a
limited
time
period
for
re#j
ceived
messages.
Via
iDrive:
1.Tip
the
Controller
up.2."Notifications"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5.Select
the
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Time
Setting
the
time
zone
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Date
and
time"5."Time
zone:"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Setting
the
time
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Date
and
time"5."Time:"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
hours
are
displayed.
7.Press
the
Controller.8.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
minutes
are
displayed.
9."OK"
Setting
the
time
format
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Date
and
time"5."Time
format:"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Automatic
time
setting
Depending
on
your
vehicle's
optional
features,
the
time,
date
and,
if
needed,
the
time
zone
are
updated
automatically.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Date
and
time"5."Automatic
time
setting"
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Date
Setting
the
date
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Date
and
time"5."Date:"6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
day
is
displayed.
7.Press
the
Controller.8.Make
the
settings
for
the
month
and
year.9."OK"
Setting
the
date
format
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Date
and
time"5."Date
format:"6.Select
the
desired
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