coolant temperature BMW 3 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID 2015 Owners Manual

Fuel gaugeVehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 188.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 208.
Odometer and trip odometer
Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 95.
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ConnectedDrive, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 161
Contact with water, hybrid system 34
Continued driving with a flat tire 108 , 111
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 95
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 125
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 208
Coolant level 208
Coolant temperature 88
Cooling function 152
Cooling, maximum 152
Cooling system 208
Cornering light 99
Corrosion on brake discs 175
Cosmetic mirror 161
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 136
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 130
Cruising range 89
Cupholders 167
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 196
Damping control, dy‐ namic 126
Data, technical 234
Date 89
Daytime running lights 99 Deactivating drive readi‐
ness 70
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 153
Dehumidifying, air 152
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 93
Digital clock 88
Digital compass 159
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 73
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Display in windshield 96
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 101
Displays, cleaning 231
Displays, hybrid system 82
Disposal, coolant 208
Disposal, vehicle battery 220
Distance control, refer to PDC 138
Distance to destination 93
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine 72
Drive-off assistant 129
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 125
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Drive readiness in detail 69
Drive readiness states 68
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 70
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112 Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 127
Driving instructions, break- in 172
Driving instructions, hybrid system 172
Driving mode 127
Driving notes, general 174
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 125
Driving style analysis 183
Driving tips 174
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 72
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 125
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 126
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 126
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 125
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 126
E eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 72
ECO PRO 181
ECO PRO, bonus range 182
ECO PRO display 181
ECO PRO driving mode 181
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 183
ECO PRO mode 181
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 183
eDRIVE, electric driving 71
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 69
Electric driving, eDRIVE 71
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 81
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, refer to DSC 125
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 189
Emergency Request 222
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 79
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 72
Engine, automatic stop 70
Engine compartment 203
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 204
Engine coolant 208
Engine oil 205
Engine oil, adding 206
Engine oil additives 206
Engine oil change 207
Engine oil filler neck 206
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 207
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 207
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 223
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 157
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 125
Exchanging wheels/tires 197
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61 External start 223
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 178
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 49
Fan, refer to Air flow 153
Filler neck for engine oil 206
Fine wood, care 230
First aid kit 223
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 226
Flat tire, changing wheels 219
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 107, 110
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 163
Fold-out position, wiper 75
Foot brake 175
Front airbags 103
Front-end collision warning with braking function 115
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lights 101
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 216
Front lights 212
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 105 Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 105
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 190
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 93
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel lid 188
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 235
Functions, hybrid system 32
Fuse 220
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 157
Gasoline 190
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 90
General driving notes 174
Glare shield 161
Glass sunroof, powered 51
Glove compartment 165
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 158
Hazard warning flashers 222
Head airbags 103
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
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Oil, adding 206
Oil additives 206
Oil change 207
Oil change interval, service requirements 89
Oil filler neck 206
Oil types, alternative 207
Oil types, approved 207
Old batteries, disposal 220
On-board computer 92
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 211
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 46
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 153
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
P Paint, vehicle 229
Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 138
Parked-car ventilation 154
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 138
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 98
Parts and accessories 8 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 62
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 142
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 138
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 118
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Personal Profile, importing profiles 41
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 50
Plastic, care 230
Power failure 220
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 50
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 192
Pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 50
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 208
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75 Rear lights 219
Rear socket 162
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Rearview camera 141
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window defroster 153
Recirculated-air filter 154
Recirculated-air mode 153
Recommended fuel grade 190
Recommended tire brands 197
Refueling 188
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 156
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 42
Remote control, univer‐ sal 157
Replacement fuse 220
Replacing parts 211
Replacing wheels/tires 197
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 133
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 130
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 136
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Residual cooling 155
Retaining straps, securing cargo 178
Retreaded tires 197
Roadside parking lights 99
Roller sunblinds 51
RON recommended fuel grade 190
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 235 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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