BMW 3 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the tailj gate, refer to page 60, for instance.
This prevents access to the glove compartj ment and to the cargo area.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's
side
Safety
information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into thecar's interior while driving, for instance in theevent of an accident or during braking and evaj
sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Alj ways close the glove compartment immedij
ately after using it.'

Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
The center armrest can be pushed forward or backward and engages in the end positions.
Connection
for
an
external
audio
device
An external audio device, for inj
stance an MP3 player, can be connected via the USB audio inj
terface in the center armrest.
Storage
compartment
in
the
rear
A storage compartment is located in the center
console.
Cup
holders
Safety
information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of anaccident. There is a risk of injury or risk ofdamage to property. Use light-weight, unj
breakable, and sealable containers. Do not
transport hot beverages. Do not force objects into the cup holder.'

Clothes
hooksSafety
information WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks
can obstruct the view while driving. There is a
risk of an accident. When suspending clothing
articles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will not obstruct the driver's view.'

Raise the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, and latch
at top, if needed, arrow 2.
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Driving
tips
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
and
options
This 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., due
to 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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need to begin working togethersmoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achj
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Conj trol.
Safety
information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Afj
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if necj
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.'

General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehij
cle and can endanger occupants and other traffic participants or damage the vehicle in the
event of an accident, braking or evasive maj
neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's interior. There is a risk of injury or riskof damage to property. Do not drive with the
tailgate open.'

Safety
informationNOTE
When driving too quickly through too
deep water, water can enter into the engine compartment, the electrical system or thetransmission. There is a risk of damage to
property. When driving through water, do not exceed the maximum indicated water level and
the maximum speed for driving through waj ter.'