BMW 3 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Owner's
Manual
for
Vehicle
The
Ultimate
Driving
Machinen
THE
BMW
3
SERIES
SEDAN.
OWNER'S
MANUAL.
ContentsA-Z
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3
SeriesOwner's
Manual
for
the
vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control
you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It conjtains important information on vehicle operation that will helpyou make full use of the technical features available in yourBMW. The manual also contains information designed to enj
hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to
maintaining the value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in
the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
You can find supplementary information in the additional broj
chures in the onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride.

The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw@drivers@guide
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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a particj
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 290.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be called up via the folj
lowing Owner's Manuals: Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driver's Guide app.6Information
At
a
glance
16Cockpit20iDrive30Voice activation system33General settings45Owner's Manual media
Controls
52Opening and closing70Settings82Transporting children safely87Driving103Displays121Lights127Safety152Driving stability control systems158Driving comfort182Climate control191Interior equipment200Storage compartments
Driving
tips
208Things to remember when driving212Loading215Saving fuelMobility224Refueling226Fuel231Wheels and tires253Engine compartment255Engine oil259Coolant261Maintenance263Replacing components269Breakdown assistance277Care
Reference
284Technical data288Appendix290Everything from A to Z
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InformationUsing
this
Owner's
ManualOrientation
The fastest way to find information on a particj
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, difj
ferences may exist between the printed Ownj er's Manual and the following Owner's Manjuals:'yIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'yOnline Owner's Manual.'yBMW Driverss Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appenjdix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehij
cle.
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment,
Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainj ment, and Communication can be obtained asprinted book from the service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the folj
lowing Owner's Manuals:
'yIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.'yOnline Owner's Manual.'yBMW Driverss Guide app.Additional
sources
of
information
Dealerss
service
center
A dealerss service center will be glad to answer
questions at any time.
Internet The Owner's Manual and general information
on BMW, for example on technology, are availj able on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the
vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display. Additional inj
formation, refer to page 45.
BMW
Driverss
Guide
App
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vej
hicle. The app can be displayed on smartj
phones and tablets. Additional information,
refer to page 46.
Online
Owner's
Manual
The Online Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vej hicle. The Online Owner's Manual can be disj
played in any of today's browsers. Additional
information, refer to page 47.Seite 6Information6
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Symbols
and
displaysSymbols
in
the
Owner's
ManualSymbolMeaning Precautions that must be followed.
To avoid the possibility of personal
injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.'

Notes on updates can be found in the appenjdix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehij
cle.
For
Your
Own
Safety
Intended
use Follow the following when using the vehicle:'yOwner's Manual.'yInformation on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.'yTechnical vehicle data.'yThe traffic, speed, and safety laws where
the vehicle is driven.'yVehicle documents and statutory docuj
ments.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration requirejments applying in the country of first delivery,
also known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be
necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially
differing operating conditions and registration
requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a cerj
tain country you may not be able to lodge warj ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further inj
formation on warranty is available from a
dealerss service center.
Maintenance
and
repairs
Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics,
requires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
a BMW dealerss service center. If you choose
to use another service facility, BMW recomj
mends use of a facility that performs work, for
instance maintenance and repair, according to
BMW specifications with properly trained perj
sonnel, referred to in this Owner's Manual as
"another qualified service center or repair
shop".
If work is performed improperly, for instance
maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subj
sequent damage and related safety risks.
Parts
and
accessories BMW recommends the use of parts and acj
cessory products approved by BMW.
Approved parts and accessories, and adviceon their use and installation are available froma BMW dealer's service center.
BMW parts and accessories have been tested by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW
vehicles.
BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and accesj
sories.
BMW does not evaluate whether each individj
ual product from another manufacturer can be
used with BMW vehicles without presenting a
safety hazard, even if a country-specific official approval was issued. BMW does not evaluatewhether these products are suitable for BMW
vehicles under all usage conditions.
California
Proposition
65
Warning California laws require us to state the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automoj bile components and parts, including compoj
nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehij cle, contain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproj
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and rej lated accessories contain lead and lead comj
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
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your skin by washing thoroughly with soap andwater.
Service
and
warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the folj lowing warranties:'yNew Vehicle Limited Warranty.'yRust Perforation Limited Warranty.'yFederal Emissions System Defect Warjranty.'yFederal Emissions Performance Warranty.'yCalifornia Emission Control System Limjited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties islisted in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating conj
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to dej
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wishto operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your vej
hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance measj
ures:
'yBMW Maintenance system.'yService and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models.'yWarranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serij
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Data
memory
General
information
Electronic control devices are installed in the
vehicle. Some of these are necessary for the vehicle to function safely or provide assistance
during driving, for instance driver assistance
systems. Furthermore, control devices facilij
tate comfort or infotainment functions.
Electronic control devices contain data memoj
ries, which are able to temporarily or permaj nently store information about the condition of
the vehicle, component load, maintenance rej
quirements, technical events or faults.
This information generally records the state of
a component, a module, a system or the envij
ronment, for instance:
'yOperating states of system components,
e.g., fill levels, tire inflation pressure, batj
tery status.'yStatus messages for the vehicle and its inj dividual components, e.g., wheel rotational
speed, wheel speed, deceleration, transj
verse acceleration, engaged safety belt inj
dicator.'yMalfunctions and faults in important sysj
tem components, for instance lights and brakes.'yInformation on vehicle-damaging events.'yResponses by the vehicle to special situaj
tions such as airbag deployment or enj
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The data is required to perform the control dejvice functions. Furthermore, it also serves torecognize and correct malfunctions, and helpsthe vehicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle
functions. The majority of this data is transient and is only processed within the vehicle itself.
Only a small proportion of the data is stored in event or fault memories and, if needed, in the
vehicle key.
Reading
out
dataWhen servicing, for instance during repairs,
service processes, warranty cases, and quality
assurance measures, this technical information
can be read out from the vehicle together with the vehicle identification number. A dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop can read out the information. The socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis rej
quired by law in the vehicle is used to read out
the data. The data is collected, processed, and
used by the relevant organizations in the servj
ice network. The data documents the technical
conditions of the vehicle, helps in locating
faults and improving quality, and is transferred
to the vehicle manufacturer, if needed.
Furthermore, the manufacturer has product
monitoring duties to meet in line with product
liability law. To fulfill these duties, the vehicle
manufacturer needs technical data from the
vehicle. Fault and event memories in the vehij
cle can be reset when a dealerss service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop performs repair or servicing work.
Data on the scope of servicing work performed
and maintenance records are stored in the vej
hicle by means of the service history and transj
ferred to the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle
owner can contact a dealer's service center to
object to the data being stored and transferred
to the vehicle manufacturer. This objection apj
plies for as long as the vehicle owner remains
the proprietor of the vehicle.Data
entry
and
data
transfer
into
the
vehicle
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some data can be transferred into the vehicle when
using comfort and infotainment functions,
for instance:'yMultimedia data such as music, films or
photos for playback in an integrated multij
media system.'yAddress book data for use in conjunction
with an integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system.'yEntered navigation destinations.'yData on the use of Internet services.
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle oris found on a device that has been connected
to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle,
it can be deleted at any time. This data is only
transmitted to third parties if expressly desired.
This depends on the personal settings sej
lected for using online services.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the folj
lowing comfort and individual settings can be
stored in the vehicle and modified at any time,
for instance:
'ySettings for the seat and steering wheel
positions.'ySuspension and climate control settings.'yIndividual settings, for instance lighting in the car's interior.
Control
via
mobile
devices
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile
devices connected to the vehicle, for instance
smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle
control elements. The sound and picture from
the mobile device can be played back and disj
played through the multimedia system. Certain
information is transferred to the mobile device
at the same time. Depending on the type of
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