BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO 2018 Owners Manual

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.
Rear The rear center armrest contains a storage
compartment.
Opening
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap. Pull the cover up.
Storage
compartment
in
the
rear
A storage compartment is located in the centerconsole.
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 of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreakaj ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder.'

Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
Clothes
hooks Safety
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 hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.'

Storage
compartment
under
the
cargofloor
panel
For the storage compartment under the cargo
floor panel, do not exceed a maximum load of
44 lbs/20 kg.
Fold up the cargo floor panel. The integrated gas pressure spring holds the cargo area floor panel in a raised position automatically for easjier loading. Press the cargo floor panel downjward to close it.
Partitioning
the
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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.'

Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:'yClose all windows and the glass sunroof.'yGreatly increase the air flow from the vents.'yDrive moderately.
Hot
exhaust
system
WARNING
During driving operation, high temperaj
tures can occur underneath the vehicle body, e.g., caused by the exhaust gas system. If
combustible materials, such as leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
gas system, these materials can ignite. There
is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do not remove the heat shields installed and never
apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no combustible materials can come in contact
with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle
or during parking. Do not touch the hot exj
haust system.'

Objects
in
the
movement
area
around
pedals
and
floor
area
WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floormats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearjance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were rej
moved, for instance for cleaning.'

LoadingVehicle
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.
Safety
information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characj
teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
lane stability, lengthening the braking distanj ces and changing the steering response.
There is a risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the tires and
never exceed the permitted gross weight.'

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possij
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the opposite buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backreststo stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and light cargo: secure with
ratchet straps or draw straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
with
rails
To secure the cargo there are four movable lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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