BMW 3 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulj
taneously activating kickdown and operating
the left shift paddles. This is not possible by
switching briefly via the shift paddles from sej
lector lever position D to manual mode M/S.
Ending
the
manual
mode Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping bothhands on the steering wheel.
General
information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and road speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode temporaj
rily.
After conservative driving in manual mode
without acceleration or shifting via the shift
paddles for a certain amount of time, the transj
mission switches back to automatic mode.
With some transmission versions it is possible
to switch into automatic mode as follows:'yPull and hold right shift paddle.'yIn addition to the briefly pulled right shift paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode permaj
nently.
Shifting'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yWith the appropriate transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rollj
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, arj
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lever into selector lever position N, arjrow N, until selector lever position N is disjplayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter ontow-starting and towing.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surj rounding conditions.
General
information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 208, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature. The engine is at opj
erating temperature after an uninterrupted trip
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
control
While the engine is running:1. Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transj
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surroundingconditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again.
System
limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 1102Speedometer3Messages, for instance Check Control4Tachometer\_ 1105Engine oil temperature\_ 1106Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays8Reset miles\_110
Multifunctional
instrument
display
Concept
The instrument display is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via
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General
informationThe display change in the instrument displaycan be deactivated via iDrive.Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from illustrations in this Owner's
Manual.
Overview
1Fuel gauge\_ 1102Messages, for instance Check Control3Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer\_ 110Selection lists\_ 115
ECO PRO displays\_ 2166Engine oil temperature\_ 1107Onboard Computer\_1158Reset miles\_110Switching
the
change
of
display
on
and
off
You can set whether the instrument displayautomatically changes to the ECO PRO or SPORT in the display when you switch driving
modes.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."ECO PRO info"
or "Driving mode view"
With
Professional
Navigation
System:
switching
zoom
function
on/off
The current speed can be shown enlarged in
the speedometer.
Via iDrive:
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3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Magnifier function"
Sport
displays
1Speedometer2Tachometer\_1103Transmission display4Shift lights, when respectively equipped5Performance display, if the vehicle is
equipped accordingly6Variable displaysIn the Sport and Sport+ programs the instruj ment display switches to a sporty view. This
view supports a sporty driving style with more
prominent representation of the tachometer,
the transmission displays, and the vehicle
speed.
Shift
point
indicator
Concept
The shift point indicator indicates the optimum
shift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the best possible vehicleacceleration is achieved.General
information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is
activated. The M manual mode of the transj mission must be activated too.
Manual transmission: shift lights are shown,
when the SPORT or SPORT+ driving program
is activated.
Switching
on
shift
lightsSteptronic Sport transmission:1.Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynamj
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2.Activate the M/S manual mode of thetransmission.
Manual transmission:
1.Select SPORT or SPORT+ using the Drivjing Dynamics Control.2.Deactivate DSC, if needed.
Display
'yCurrent engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.'yArrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate an increase in the speed.'yArrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.'yArrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do
not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes. When the
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the enj
gine.
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
an SMS text message may appear on the Conj trol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
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 light 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.
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The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to
page 92.
Approach
control
warning Indicator light 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 light flashes: acute warning of the imj
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively highdifferential speed.
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.
Symbol in the instrument display.
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.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, refer to page 158.Vehicle
detection,
Active
Cruise
Control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle hasbeen detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes 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 workj
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonj ger 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 light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
modify your driving style to the driving circumj stances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
DSC, refer to page 152.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, refer to page 152, and DTC, refer
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Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTMThe 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.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 135.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light lights up: the TirePressure Monitor reports a low tire inj
flation pressure or a flat tire. Follow the
information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuj
ously lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflaj
tion 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 wheel 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.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 130.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the system checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Emissions'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misj
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 262.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cerjtain circumstances warns if a detectedlane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 147.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 92.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 121.
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Front
fog
lightsFront fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 124.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 124.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the conj trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are switched on.High beams, refer to page 93.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the maljfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
The messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Some Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check Control messages are stored and can
be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator/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.
Functions
Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected.
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Display additional information about theCheck 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"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge An arrow beside the fuel pumpsymbol shows which side of thevehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary.
Follow the information on refueling.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced 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 themiddle or in the left half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a CheckControl message is displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator light is displayed.
Coolant
temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator light 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
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