BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN PLUG-IN HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
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.
This
also
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.
Storage
compartments
General
information
The
vehicle
interior
contains
multiple
storage
compartments
for
stowing
objects.
Safety
information
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
while
driving,
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.
NOTICE
Anti-slip
pads
such
as
anti-slip
mats
can
dam#j
age
the
dashboard.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
anti-slip
pads.
Front
passenger
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
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
ac#j
cident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compart#j
ment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
The
light
in
the
glove
compartment
switches
on.
Closing
Fold
cover
closed.
Locking
The
glove
compartment
can
be
locked
with
an
integrated
key.
This
prevents
access
to
the
glove
compartment.
After
the
glove
compartment
is
locked,
the
vehi#j
cle
key
can
be
handed
over
without
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key,
for
instance
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
by
valet
parking.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
85.
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
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
ac#j
cident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compart#j
ment
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
ment.
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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,
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
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#j
fore
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
information
The
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
han#j
dles
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
hooks.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
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.
This
also
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
while
driving,
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#j
sive
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
lbs
4.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
will
be
transferred
to
your
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how
this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
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
'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
the
backrests.
'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
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.
The
lashing
eyes
on
the
loading
edge
are
only
visible
when
the
cargo
floor
panel
is
lowered,
re#j
fer
to
page
299.
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.
Tensioning
strap
A
tensioning
strap
is
available
on
the
left
side
trim
for
fastening
small
objects.
Net
Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
left
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
General
information
There
is
a
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Opening
Lift
the
cargo
floor
panel.
For
the
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel,
do
not
exceed
a
maximum
load
of
55
lbs/25
kg.
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
the
center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from
the
cargo
area.
The
center
section
can
be
sepa#j
rately
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
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
Reclining
the
backrest
From
the
cargo
area
Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
area
to
release
the
rear
seat
backrest.
'xLeft
lever:
fold
down
the
left
and
middle
rear
seat
backrest.
'xRight
lever:
fold
down
the
right
rear
seat
backrest.
Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seating
posi#j
tion
and
engage
it.
Folding
down
the
center
section
1.Fold
down
the
center
head
restraint.2.Press
the
button
and
fold
the
center
section
forward.
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Enlarging
the
cargo
area
General
information
The
cargo
floor
panel
can
be
lowered
to
stow
bulky
luggage.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
spaces
under
the
cargo
area
floor
are
in#j
tended
for
the
covers
of
the
side
storage
com#j
partments.
Other
objects
may
result
in
damage
to
the
vehicle
electrical
system
if
the
cargo
area
floor
should
sink
down
or
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
place
the
covers
of
the
side
storage
compartments
into
the
spaces
under
the
cargo
area
floor.
Enlarging
1.Lift
the
cargo
floor
panel
at
the
handle.2.Lower
the
cargo
floor
panel
to
the
bottom.Reducing
the
size
Proceed
in
reverse
order
to
make
the
cargo
area
smaller
again.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
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.
This
also
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#j
vatively
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-in
time.
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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