BMW 3 SERIES 2017 Manual Online

DisplaysVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 862Speedometer3Messages, for example, Check Control4Tachometer\_ 865Engine oil temperature\_ 866Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_818Reset miles\_86
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 90.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 86.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 69.'yOnboard computer, refer to page 91.'yDate, refer to page 87.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 87.'yTransmission display, refer to page 79.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 86.Seite 81DisplaysControls81
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'yMessages, e.g., Check Control, refer to
page 82.'yCurrent fuel consumption, refer to
page 87.'yNavigation display.'yRange, refer to page 87.'yStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 127.'yService requirements, refer to page 88.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 89.'yTime, refer to page 87.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a SMS text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information
The indicator and warning lights in the instruj ment cluster can light up in a variety of combij
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety
belt on the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be
activated if objects are placed on the front pasj
senger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner arenot working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake,
brake
system For additional information, see Releasj
ing the parking brake, refer to page 71.
Approach
control
warning Indicator lamp illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when there is the impending danger of a colj
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is
too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the
imminent danger of a collision when the vehij
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Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Orange
lights
Active
Cruise
Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
For additional information, refer to Active
Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, ACC, refer to page 131.
Vehicle
detection,
Active
Cruise
Control Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Indicator lamp flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies thebrakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workjing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonjger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstanj ces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has malj
functioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 125.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacj
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Conj
trol is activated.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 125, and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 126.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, rej fer to page 110.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator lamp is illuminated.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
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The indicator lamp flashes and is then illumij
nated continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leavj ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Monijtor, refer to page 105.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
functions Engine function impaired.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
For additional information, refer to On-board
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 226.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cerjtain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane deparj ture warning, refer to page 120.
Green
lights Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal, refer to page 71.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are actij
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlamp control, refer to page 97.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to Front fog lights, refer to page 100.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 99.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
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Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, see High
beams, refer to page 72.
General
lamps Check
Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages
SMS text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected.'y "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the Check Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual.'y "Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
'ySome Check Control messages are disj
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sevj
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mesj sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are disj
played again automatically.'yOther Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
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Fuel
gaugeVehicle tilt position may causethe 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.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 192.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interj
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine
oil
temperature'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
Coolant
temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator lamp is displayed.
Check the coolant level.
Odometer
and
trip
odometer
Display'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset
miles Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

TimeThe time is displayed at the botj
tom of the instrument cluster.
The time can be set on the Conj
trol Display.
Date The date is displayed in the onj
board computer.
The date and date format can be
set on the Control Display.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:'yA Check Control message is
displayed briefly.'yThe remaining range is
shown on the onboard comj
puter.'yWith a dynamic driving style, e.g., taking
curves aggressively, the engine function is
not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuj
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enjsured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.'

Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote conj trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service rej
quired can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and lej gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informajtion.SymbolsSymj
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled maintej
nance or a legally mandated inspecj tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the required vehicle inspecj tions.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealerss service center bej
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
On the Control Display:
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3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicatorConcept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle's features and counj
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indicaj tor is active in the manual mode of the Stepjtronic transmission and with manual
transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj
played in the instrument cluster.
Manual
transmission:
displaying
SymbolDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift down to fuel efficient gear.Shift into neutral.
Steptronic
transmission:
displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condij tions, etc. are also detected and compared
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending
on the situation. The system takes into acj count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visij bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirj
ror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be disj
played on the CID (central information display) in the instrument cluster via the onboard comj
puter.
Display The following is displayed in the instrumentcluster:
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
System
limits The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the folj lowing situations:
'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yWhen signs are fully or partially concealedby objects, stickers or paint.'yWhen driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.'yWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.'yIn the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.'yIf the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sysj
tem.'yWhen roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.'yWhen passing buses or trucks with aspeed sticker.'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dyj
namics Control.
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