BMW 3 SERIES 2019 Repair Manual

Owner's
Manual
mediaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
General
information
You
can
use
the
following
media
formats
to
call
up
the
content
in
the
Owner's
Manual:
'xPrinted
Owner's
Manual,
refer
to
page
61.'xIntegrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle,
rej
fer
to
page
61.
Printed
Owner's
Manual
Concept
The
printed
Owner's
Manual
describes
all
standj
ard,
country-specific,
and
optional
features
ofj fered
with
the
series.
General
information
The
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainj
ment,
and
Communication
can
be
obtained
as
a
printed
book
from
the
service
center.
Supplementary
Owner's
Manuals
Also
follow
the
instructions
of
the
Supplementary Owner's
Manuals,
which
are
included
in
additionto
the
onboard
literature.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
specifically
dej
scribes
features
and
functions
found
in
the
vehij cle.
The
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
can
be
displayed on
the
Control
Display.
Selecting
the
Owner's
Manual
1.

Press
the
button.2.My
Vehicle3.Owner's
Manual4.Select
the
desired
method
of
accessing
the
contents.
Scrolling
through
the
Owner's
Manual
Turn
the
Controller,
until
the
next
or
previous contents
are
displayed.
Context
help
General
information The
section
of
the
Owner's
Manual
relating
tothe
function
that
is
currently
selected
can
be
disjplayed
directly.
Opening
via
iDrive
Change
directly
to
the
Options
menu
from
the
function
on
the
Control
Display:
1.

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the
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is
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Directly
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the
Check
Control
message
on
the
Control
Display:


Owner's
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Changing
between
a
function
and
the
Owner's
Manual
To
switch
from
a
function,
for
instance
radio,
to
the
Owner's
Manual
on
the
Control
Display
and to
alternate
between
the
two
displays:
1.

Press
the
button.2.Owner's
Manual3.Select
the
desired
page
in
the
Owner'sManual.4.

Press
the
button
again
to
return
to
the
last
displayed
function.5.

Press
the
button
to
return
to
the
page
of
the
Owner's
Manual
displayed
last.
To
alternate
continuously
between
the
last
disj
played
function
and
the
last
displayed
page
of the
Owner's
Manual,
repeat
steps
4
&
5.
Opensa
new
display
every
time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The
entry
points
into
the
Owner's
Manual
can
bestored
on
the
programmable
memory
buttons,
refer
to
page
48,
and
called
up
directly.
Storing
1.Select
the
desired
entry
point
via
iDrive:'xQuick
reference'xSearch
by
pictures'xKeyword
search'xAnimations2.

Press
the
desired
programmable
memory
button
and
hold
for
more
than
2
secj onds.
Executing
Press
the
corresponding
button.The
owner's
manual
is
directly
disj
played
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selected
entry
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CONTROLS
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and
closing
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66 Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheel
.........................................................
90
Transporting
children
safely
..................................................................
103 Driving
.......................................................................................................
108
Displays
.....................................................................................................
127 Lights
.........................................................................................................
143
Safety
........................................................................................................
151
Driving
stability
control
systems
...........................................................
173
Driver
assistance
systems
.....................................................................
177
Driving
comfort
........................................................................................
212
Climate
control
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213
*nterior
equipment
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225 Storage
compartments
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232
Cargo
area
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closingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Remote
control
General
information The
vehicle
is
supplied
with
two
remote
controls
with
integrated
key.
Each
remote
control
contains
a
replaceable
batj
tery,
refer
to
page
69.
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
country
verj
sion,
various
settings,
refer
to
page
82,
can
be
configured
for
the
button
functions.
A
personal
driver's
profile,
refer
to
page
80,
for
each
remote
control
is
stored
in
the
vehicle.
To
provide
information
on
maintenance
requirej ments,
the
service
data
is
stored
in
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
301.
To
prevent
possible
locking
in
of
the
remote
control,
take
the
remote
control
with
you
when exiting
the
vehicle.
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
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
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.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
vej hicle.
Take
the
remote
control
with
you
whenexiting
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Opening
the
trunk
lid4Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
when
unlocking
with
the
remote
control
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings,
refer
to
page
82,
for
unlocking
and
lockj
ing:
'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light,
refer
to
page
145,
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unj
locked.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
locked.'xIf
the
driver's
seat
is
set
to
the
last
position
saved
in
the
driver's
profile.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control.
If,
due
to
the
settings,
only
the
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
were
unlocked,
press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
again
to
unlock
the
other
vej hicle
access
points.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:'xThe
settings
stored
in
the
driver
profile,
refer to
page
80,
are
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless
they
were
manually
switched
off.
For
switchjing
the
interior
lights
on/off
manually,
refer
to
page
149.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system,
refer
to
page
84,
will
be
switched
off.
After
opening
one
of
the
front
doors,
the
vehicle
is
ready
for
operation,
refer
to
page
42.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
are
opened,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
remote
control
is
pressed.
Locking General
information The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
with
the
remote
control
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings,
refer
to
page
82:
'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
and
out
when
the
vehicle
is
locked
and
unj locked.'xIf
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature,
refer
to
page
145,
is
activated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
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2.

Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
'xAll
doors,
the
trunk
lid,
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system,
refer to
page
84,
will
be
switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
you
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
horn
honks twice.
In
this
case,
the
drive-ready
state
must
beswitched
off
by
means
of
the
Start/Stop
button.
With
Comfort
Access:
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.
Closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
remote
control
in
the
area
close
to
the
vehicle
after
locking.
The
windows,
glass
sunroof,
and
sun
protection are
closed
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
remotecontrol
is
pressed.
Switching
on
the
interior
and
exterior
lights
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
with
the
vehicle
locked.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
secj
onds
after
locking.
'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.
For
switchjing
the
interior
lights
on/off
manually,
refer
topage
149.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
lightj
ing,
refer
to
page
145,
will
be
switched
on.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Trunk
lid
General
information To
avoid
locking
it
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
theremote
control
in
the
cargo
area.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counj
try
version,
it
is
also
possible
to
have
the
doors
unlocked.
To
perform
settings,
refer
to
page
82.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Opening
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
for
approx.
1
second.
Panic
mode
You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourj
self
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
remote
conj
trol
and
hold
for
at
least
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'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
remote
controlthree
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
on
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
rej
mote
control
for
approx.
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
headj
light
courtesy
delay
feature,
refer
to
page
145.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
71.2.Place
the
integrated
key
underneath
the
batj
tery
compartment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
lift
the
cover
with
a
lever
movement
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Push
battery
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
usj
ing
a
pointed
object
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
posij tive
side
facing
up.5.Press
the
cover
closed.Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Additional
remote
controls
Additional
remote
controls
are
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Loss
of
the
remote
controls
A
lost
remote
control
can
be
blocked
and
rej placed
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Malfunction General
information
A
Check
Control
message,
refer
to
page
128,
is
displayed.
Remote
control
detection
by
the
vehicle
may malfunction
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
battery
of
the
remote
control
is
disj
charged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to page
69.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
remote
control
due
to
metal objects.
Do
not
transport
the
remote
control
together
with
metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
moj
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
dij
rect
proximity
to
the
remote
control.
Do
not
transport
the
remote
control
together
with
electronic
devices.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
chargj
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
direct
proximity
of
the
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Place
the
remote
control
down
at
a
differentlocation.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
beunlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
70.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
remote
control
has
not
been
dej tected.
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
instrumentcluster.2.If
the
remote
control
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
remote
control
is
not
detected,
slightly
change
the
position
of
the
remote
control
and
rej
peat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
precautions
can
be
taken
to
be
able
to open
a
vehicle
with
an
accidentally
locked
in
rejmote
control
'xThe
options
provided
by
the
Remote
Servj
ices
of
the
BMW
Connected
app
include
the
ability
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vehicle.This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Call
Center.
An
active
BMW
ConnectedDrive
contract
isrequired.
Integrated
key
General
information
The
driver's
door
can
be
locked
and
unlocked
without
the
remote
control
using
the
integrated key.
The
integrated
key
also
fits
the
glove
compartj ment.
Safety
information
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
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.
NOTICE
The
door
lock
is
permanently
joined
with
the
door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
When pulling
the
door
handle
with
the
integrated
keyinserted,
paint
or
the
integrated
key
can
bedamaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Remove
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
the
outside
door
handle.
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