BMW 3 SERIES 2021 Owners Manual

integrated
key,
for
instance
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
by
valet
parking.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
91.
Driver's
side
glove compartment
Safety
information
Warning
Folded
open,
the
glove
compartment
protrudes
in
the
car's
interior.
Objects
in
the
glove
com#j partment
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interiorwhile
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
ac#jcident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
isa
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compart#jment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Closing
Fold
cover
closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
General
information There
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
information
Warning
Breakable
objects,
such
as
glass
bottles
or
glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Broken
glass
can
be
scattered
in
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
any
breakable
objects
while
driving.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
compartments.
Storage
compartment
in
the
center
console
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Closing Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Storage
compartment
in
the
rear
center
console
With
the
corresponding
equipment,
the
back
of the
center
console
contains
a
storage
compart#j
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Center
armrest,
front
General
information
A
storage
compartment
is
located
in
the
center
armrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
Press
the
button.
Closing
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
anevasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilledliquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditionsand
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
con#j
sole.
Closing
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Rear
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
an evasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
liquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light#j
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weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property.
Press
back
the
covers
be#jfore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Opening
and
closing
Opening
1.Pull
the
center
armrest
forward
at
the
strap.2.Press
the
button
to
open
the
cup
holder.
Closing
Press
both
covers
back
inward
in
sequence
and fold
the
center
armrest
back.
Clothes
hooks
General
informationThe
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#jdles
in
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
ob#j struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
light#j
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
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Cargo
areaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
sta#j
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
per#j
mitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
howthis
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xSmall
and
light
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or,
depending
on
the
equipment,
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
Multi-function
hook
General
information
A
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
side in
the
cargo
area.
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Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
multi-function
hooks
can lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
such
as
shopping
bags,
from
the
multi-function
hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appropriately
secured.
Net
Smaller
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the left
or
right
side.
Storage
compartment
on the
right
side
A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
right side
of
the
cargo
area.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
With
emergency
wheel: storage
compartmentunder
the
cargo
floor
panel
General
information There
is
a
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Opening
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Closing Push
the
cargo
floor
panel
downward.
Through-loading
system
Concept
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information
The
rear
seat
backrest
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40#m 20#m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
thecenter
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
fromthe
cargo
area.
The
center
section
can
be
sepa#jrately
folded
down
from
the
rear.
Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
head
restraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
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Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjust#j
ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securely against
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
ofmovement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
headrestraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest
from
the
cargo
area1.Unlock
the
belt
lock
of
the
center
safety
belt
in
the
rear
using
the
latch
plate
of
another safety
belt.2.Insert
the
latch
plate
at
the
end
of
the
beltinto
the
specially
designated
fixture
on
therear
window
shelf.3.Push
the
corresponding
head
restraint
downas
far
as
it
will
go.4.Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
areato
release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
The
un#jlocked
rear
seat
backrest
moves
forward
slightly.5.Fold
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Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seat
position
and
engage
it.
Folding
down
the
center
section1.Fold
down
the
center
head
restraint.2.Pull
lever
and
fold
the
center
section
forward.
With
an
emergency
wheel:enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The
emergency
wheel
and
any
related
compo#j nents
can
be
temporarily
removed
to
enlarge
the cargo
area.
Removing
the
emergency
wheel
and
the
storage
compartments
1.To
remove
the
cargo
area
floor,
pull
it
upward directly
behind
the
rear
backrests.2.Remove
tool
holder
and
emergency
wheel,
refer
to
page
344.3.Loosen
the
ratchet
strap
from
the
lashing
eyes.4.Remove
the
storage
compartment.5.Remove
the
storage
well.6.Insert
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Inserting
the
emergency
wheel
and
the
storage
compartments
Proceed
in
reverse
order
to
insert
the
emergencywheel
and
the
storage
compartments.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
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