BMW 3 SERIES 2018 Workshop Manual

Controls
The information in this chapter helps you in
confidently operating your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.Online Edition for Part no. 01402984107 - X/17

Opening
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closingVehicle
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.
Remote
controlGeneral
information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote conj trols with integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable battery. Replacing the battery, refer to
page 54.
You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific verjsion. Settings, refer to page 63.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Driver profile, refer to
page 60.
The remote controls hold information about rej
quired maintenance. Service data in the rej mote control, refer to page 261.
Safety
information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehiclecan be opened from the outside.'

UnlockingPress button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 63,
the following access points are unlocked:'yDriver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button of the remote control
again to unlock the other vehicle access
points.'yAll doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are exej
cuted:
'yThe settings stored in the driver profile, rej
fer to page 60, are applied.'yThe driver's seat is set to the last position
saved in the driver's profile. This function
must be activated in the settings, refer to page 63.'yThe interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off. Switch
the interior lights on/off manually, refer to
page 125.'yThe exterior lighting activated in the setj
tings, refer to page 63, is switched on.'yThe alarm system, refer to page 64, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambij
ent brightness.
Convenient
opening Press and hold this button on the rejmote control after unlocking.
Pressing and holding the button on the remote
control opens the windows and the glass sunj roof.
Locking
1.Close the driver's door.2. Press button on the remote control.
The following functions are executed:
'yAll doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are being locked.'yThe alarm system, refer to page 64, is
switched on.
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn
honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition
must be switched off by means of the Start/ Stop button.
Switching
on
interior
lights
and
courtesy
light
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior
lights were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambij
ent brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.
Tailgate
General
information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and
the country version, it is possible to specify
whether the doors are also unlocked when unj
locking with the remote control. Adjusting the
settings, refer to page 63.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not
locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to
page 60.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgateis clear during opening and closing.'

NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back
and up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.'

'yInterference of the radio connection fromtransmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmitting power.'yShielding of the remote control due tometal objects.
Do not transport the remote control toj gether with metal objects.'yInterference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control tojgether with electronic devices.'yInterference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for inj stance charging of a mobile phone.'yThe remote control is in direct proximity ofthe wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a differj
ent location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 55.
Starting
the
engine
via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
It is not possible to start the engine if the rej mote control has not been detected.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the remote control has not been dej tected.
It is not possible to start the engine or switch
on the drive-ready state if the remote control
has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:1.Hold the remote control with its back against the marked area on the steering
column. Pay attention to the display in the instrument cluster.2.If the remote control is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and repeat the procedure.
Integrated
key General
information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without remote control using the integrated
key.
The integrated key can also be used for the glove compartment on the front passengerside.
Safety
information WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possij
ble with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.'

Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out theintegrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm
system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vej
hicle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via
the door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the ignij tion, if needed, through emergency detection
of the remote control, refer to page 55.
Button
for
central
locking
system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Button for the central locking system.
Unlocking
and
locking Press button. For locking, the front doors must
be closed.
'yThe fuel filler flap remains unlocked.'yThe vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
Opening
'y Press button to unlock the doors
together, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.'yOn the door to be opened, pull the door handle twice: the first time unlocks thedoor, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activatj
ing the remote control.
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All you need to do is to have the remote conjtrol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
car's interior.
General
information
Comfort Access supports the following funcj
tions:'yUnlocking and locking the vehicle.'yConvenient closing.'yOpening tailgate.'yOpen tailgate with no-touch activation.
Functional
requirements
'yTo lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near
the doors.'yThe next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Locking
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door with your finj
ger for approx. 1 second without grasping the
door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.'

In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in.
Open
tailgate
General
information
If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.'

Performing
the
foot
movement1.Stand in the middle behind the vehicle atapprox. one arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.2.Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direcj tion of travel and immediately pull it back.With this movement, the leg must pass
through the ranges of both sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before the opening, the hazard warning sysj
tem flashes.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening
motion, and moving it one more time after that
will close the trunk lid.
Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstanj
ces:
'yThe battery of the remote control is disj charged. Replace the battery, refer topage 54.'yInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmitting power.'yShielding of the remote control due tometal objects.
Do not transport the remote control toj gether with metal objects.'yInterference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity to the remote control.Do not transport the remote control toj gether with electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lockj
ing request recognition function on the door
handles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 55.
Tailgate
General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not placethe remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and
the country version, it is possible to specify
whether the doors are also unlocked when unj locking with the remote control. Adjusting the
settings, refer to page 63.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not
locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to
page 60.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgateis clear during opening and closing.'

Opening
and
closing
Opening
from
the
outside'yWithout Comfort Access: unlock vehicle. With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle orhave the remote control with you.
Press button on the tailgate.'yPress button on the remote conj
trol for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Unlocking with the rejmote control, refer to page 53.
Opening
from
the
inside
With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area.
Closing
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.
Locking
separately
General
information
The switch in the glove compartment decouj
ples the tailgate from the central locking sysj
tem, so it can no longer be opened.
If the glove compartment is locked with the integrated key, the remote control can be
handed over without the integrated key, for inj
stance to a valet parking service. It is then no
longer possible for objects to be removed from the cargo area even with the remote control.
Securing'yTailgate secured, arrow 1.'yTailgate not secured, arj
row 2.
Slide the switch into the desired position.
Trunk
emergency
unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The tailgate unlocks.
Driver
profile Concept
In the driver profiles, individual settings for several drivers can be stored and called up
again when required.
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