BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN PLUG-IN HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual

Coolant
level
General
information
The
vehicle
features
two
cooling
circuits.
Always
check
the
coolant
levels
of
both
coolant
reser#j
voirs
and
refill
as
needed.
The
coolant
level
is
indicated
using
the
Max
mark
in
the
filler
neck
of
the
coolant
reservoir.
Checking
the
coolant
level
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood.
Opening,
refer
to
page
354.
3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
pres#j
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.
4.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.5.The
coolant
level
is
correct
when
it
is
just
be#j
low
the
maximum
mark
in
the
filler
neck.
6.Close
the
lid.
Adding
coolant
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Opening
the
hood.
Opening,
refer
to
page
354.
3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
pres#j
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.
4.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.5.If
the
coolant
is
low,
slowly
add
coolant
up
to
the
specified
level;
do
not
overfill.
6.Close
the
lid.7.Have
the
cause
of
the
coolant
loss
eliminated
as
soon
as
possible.
Disposal
Comply
with
the
relevant
environmental
protection
regulations
when
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives.
Washer
fluid
General
information
All
washer
nozzles
are
supplied
from
one
reser#j
voir.
Use
a
mixture
of
tap
water
and
windshield
washer
concentrate.
If
desired,
a
windshield
washer
concentrate
containing
antifreeze
can
be
used.
Recommended
minimum
fill
quantity:
0.2
US
gal/1
liter.
Safety
information
Warning
Some
antifreeze
agents
can
contain
harmful
substances
and
are
flammable.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
a
risk
of
injury.
Follow
the
instruc#j
tions
on
the
containers.
Keep
antifreeze
away
from
ignition
sources.
Do
not
refill
operating
materials
into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
United
States:
the
washer
fluid
mixture
ratio
is
regulated
by
the
U.S.
EPA
and
many
individual
states;
do
not
exceed
the
allowable
washer
fluid
dilution
ratio
limits
that
apply.
Follow
the
usage
instructions
on
the
washer
fluid
container.
Use
of
BMW#ss
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
or
the
equivalent
is
recommended.
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Warning
Washer
fluid
can
ignite
and
catch
fire
on
con#j
tact
with
hot
engine
parts.
There
is
a
risk
of
in#j
jury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
add
washer
fluid
when
the
engine
is
cooled
down.
Next,
fully
close
the
lid
of
the
washer
fluid
res#j
ervoir.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing
additives
in
the
washer
fluid
for
the
water-repelling
effect
on
the
windows
can
lead
to
damage
to
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
add
silicon-containing
additives
to
the
washer
fluid.
NOTICE
Mixing
different
windshield
washer
concen#j
trates
or
antifreeze
can
damage
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
mix
different
windshield
washer
concen#j
trates
or
antifreeze.
Follow
the
information
and
mixing
ratios
provided
on
the
containers.
Overview
The
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
located
in
the
en#j
gine
compartment.
Malfunction
The
use
of
undiluted
windshield
washer
concen#j
trate
or
alcohol-based
antifreeze
can
lead
to
in#j
correct
readings
at
temperatures
below
+5
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system
The
maintenance
system
provides
service
notifi#j
cations
and
thereby
provides
support
in
main#j
taining
road
safety
and
the
operational
reliability
of
the
vehicle.
In
some
cases,
scopes
and
intervals
of
the
main#j
tenance
system
may
vary
according
to
the
coun#j
try
version.
Replacement
work,
spare
parts,
fuels
and
lubricants,
and
wear
materials
are
calculated
separately.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
serv#j
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors
and
special
algorithms
take
into
account
the
driving
conditions
of
the
vehicle.
CBS
uses
these
to
calculate
the
need
for
maintenance.
The
system
makes
it
possible
to
adapt
the
amount
of
maintenance
corresponding
to
your
user
profile.
General
information
Information
on
service
notifications
can
be
dis#j
played
on
the
Control
Display.
Additional
information:
Service
notifications,
refer
to
page
162.
Service
data
in
the
vehicle
key
Information
on
the
service
notifications
is
contin#j
uously
stored
in
the
vehicle
key.
The
service
center
can
read
this
data
out
and
suggest
a
maintenance
scope
for
the
vehicle.
Therefore,
hand
the
service
advisor
the
vehicle
key
with
which
the
vehicle
was
driven
most
re#j
cently.
Storage
periods
Storage
periods
during
which
the
vehicle
battery
was
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
If
this
occurs,
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
update
the
time-dependent
maintenance
proce#j
dures,
such
as
checking
brake
fluid
and,
if
neces#j
sary,
changing
the
engine
oil
and
the
microfilter/
activated-charcoal
filter.
Maintenance
Manual
and
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please
consult
your
Maintenance
Manual
and
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
for
additional
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performance
of
service
and
maintenance
work.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends
that
maintenance
and
repair
be
performed
by
a
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Records
of
regular
maintenance
and
repair
work
should
be
retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
General
information
Devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socket
trigger
the
alarm
system
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Re#j
move
any
devices
connected
at
the
OBD
socket
before
locking
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis
is
an
intri#j
cate
component
intended
to
be
used
in
con#j
junction
with
specialized
equipment
to
check
the
vehicle#ss
primary
emissions
system.
Im#j
proper
use
of
the
socket
for
Onboard
Diagno#j
sis,
or
contact
with
the
socket
for
Onboard
Di#j
agnosis
for
other
than
its
intended
purpose,
can
cause
vehicle
malfunctions
and
creates
risks
of
personal
and
property
damage.
Given
the
foregoing,
the
manufacture
of
your
vehicle
strongly
recommends
that
access
to
the
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis
be
limited
to
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
cen#j
ter
or
repair
shop
or
other
persons
that
have
the
specialized
training
and
equipment
for
pur#j
poses
of
properly
utilizing
the
socket
for
On#j
board
Diagnosis.
Position
There
is
an
OBD
socket
on
the
driver's
side
for
checking
the
primary
components
in
the
vehi#j
cle's
emissions.
Emissions
'xThe
warning
light
lights
up:
Emissions
are
deteriorating.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.
'xThe
warning
light
flashes
under
certain
cir#j
cumstances:
This
indicates
that
there
is
excessive
misfiring
in
the
engine.
Reduce
the
vehicle
speed
and
have
the
sys#j
tem
checked
immediately;
otherwise,
serious
engine
misfiring
within
a
brief
period
can
seri#j
ously
damage
emission
control
components,
in
particular
the
catalytic
converter.
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componentsVehicle
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.
Vehicle
tool
kit
The
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
is
located
in
the
left
storage
compartment
of
the
cargo
area
under
a
cover.
If
necessary,
remove
charging
bag.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
window
may
sustain
damage
if
the
wiper
falls
onto
it
without
the
wiper
blade
installed.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hold
the
wiper
firmly
when
changing
the
wiper
blade.
Do
not
fold
or
switch
on
the
wiper
without
a
wiper
blade
installed.
NOTICE
Folded-away
wipers
can
be
jammed
when
the
hood
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
the
wiper
blades
mounted
are
folded
down
onto
the
windshield
before
opening
the
hood.
Replacing
1.To
change
the
wiper
blades,
fold
up
the
wiper
arms.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers,
refer
to
page
142.
2.Fold
up
and
hold
the
wiper
arm
firmly.3.Squeeze
the
retainer
spring,
arrow
1,
and
fold
up
the
wiper
blade,
arrow
2.
4.Remove
the
wiper
blade
forward
from
the
catch.
5.Insert
the
new
wiper
blade
in
reverse
order
of
removal
until
it
locks
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Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
make
an
essential
contribution
to
vehicle
safety.
All
headlights
and
lights
are
made
using
LED
or
laser
technology.
Some
items
of
equipment
use
light-emitting
di#j
odes
installed
behind
a
cover
as
a
light
source.
These
light-emitting
diodes
are
related
to
con#j
ventional
lasers
and
are
officially
designated
as
Class
1
light-emitting
diodes.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
that
you
let
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
perform
the
work
in
case
of
a
malfunction.
Safety
information
Warning
Focused
laser
light
can
irritate
or
permanently
damage
the
retina
of
the
eye.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recom#j
mends
that
the
work
on
the
lighting
system
in#j
cluding
bulb
replacement
be
performed
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Warning
Intensive
brightness
can
irritate
or
damage
the
retina
of
the
eye.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
look
directly
into
the
headlights
or
other
light
sources.
Do
not
remove
the
LED
covers.
Headlight
glass
Condensation
can
form
on
the
inside
of
the
headlight
glass
in
cool
or
humid
weather.
When
driving
with
the
lights
switched
on,
the
conden#j
sation
evaporates
after
a
short
time.
The
head#j
light
glass
does
not
need
to
be
changed.
If
despite
driving
with
the
headlights
switched
on,
increasing
humidity
forms,
for
instance
water
droplets
in
the
light,
have
the
headlights
checked.
Vehicle
battery
General
information
The
battery
is
maintenance-free.
The
vehicle
battery
must
be
replaced
no
later
than
after
8
years
to
guarantee
the
error-free
function
of
all
systems.
A
Check
Control
mes#j
sage
is
displayed.
More
information
about
the
battery
can
be
re#j
quested
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
Vehicle
batteries
that
are
not
compatible
can
damage
vehicle
systems
and
impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident
and
damage
to
property.
Only
vehicle
batteries
that
are
compatible
with
your
vehicle
type
should
be
installed
in
your
vehicle.
Information
on
com#j
patible
vehicle
batteries
is
available
at
your
dealer#ss
service
center.
Warning
If
the
vehicle
battery
is
too
old
or
it
has
been
overloaded
for
several
years,
the
function
of
all
systems
can
no
longer
be
warranted,
for
in#j
stance
that
of
the
steering
assistance.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Replace
the
vehicle
battery
after
the
Check
Control
message
has
been
displayed.
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the
battery
to
the
vehicle
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
that
you
have
a
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
register
the
ve#j
hicle
battery
to
the
vehicle
after
the
battery
has
been
replaced.
Once
the
battery
has
been
regis#j
tered
again,
all
comfort
features
will
be
available
without
restriction
and
any
Check
Control
mes#j
sages
displayed
which
relate
to
comfort
features
will
disappear.
Charging
the
battery
General
information
Make
sure
that
the
battery
is
always
sufficiently
charged
to
guarantee
that
the
battery
remains
usable
for
its
full
service
life.
A
discharged
battery
is
indicated
by
a
red
indicator
light.
Charge
the
battery
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
inspection
glass
on
the
top
of
the
battery
is
black.
'xWhen
the
take-off
performance
is
insufficient.
The
following
circumstances
can
have
a
negative
effect
on
the
performance
of
the
battery:
'xFrequent
short-distance
drives.'xThe
vehicle
is
not
used
for
more
than
a
month.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
can
work
with
high
voltages
and
currents,
which
means
that
the
12
volt
on-board
network
can
be
overloaded
or
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
to
the
starting
aid
terminals
in
the
engine
compartment.
Charging
the
battery
Charge
the
battery
only
when
the
engine
is
off
and
via
the
starting
aid
terminals
in
the
engine
compartment.
Additional
information:
Starting
aid
terminals,
refer
to
page
373.
Power
failure
After
a
power
loss,
some
equipment
needs
to
be
newly
initialized
or
individual
settings
updated,
for
example:
'xWith
Memory
function:
store
the
positions
again.
'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.'xGlass
sunroof:
initialize
the
system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Maintain
the
filled
battery
in
an
upright
position
for
transport
and
storage.
Secure
the
battery
so
that
it
does
not
tip
over
during
transport.
Fuses
General
information
The
fuses
are
located
at
different
places
in
the
vehicle.
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Safety
information
Warning
Incorrect
and
repaired
fuses
can
overload
elec#j
trical
lines
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Never
attempt
to
repair
a
blown
fuse.
Do
not
replace
a
nonworking
fuse
with
a
substitute
of
another
color
or
amperage
rating.
In
the
car's
interior
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
car's
interior
in
the
front
passenger
floor
area
behind
a
cover.
Loosen
fasteners,
arrows,
and
open
cover.
The
fuse
box
is
located
on
the
front
right.
In
the
cargo
area
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
cargo
area
on
the
right
side
behind
a
cover.
Remove
the
cover
on
the
right
side
trim.
The
fuse
box
may
be
located
behind
the
sound
insulation.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
as
well
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/fuse#j
card.
Where
applicable,
information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations
is
also
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Additional
fuse
boxes
Additional
fuse
boxes
are
located
in
the
vehicle.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Replacing
fuses
The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
replace
the
fuses.
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assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The
button
is
located
in
the
center
console.
The
red
light
in
the
button
flashes
when
the
haz#j
ard
warning
flashers
are
activated.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
on
the
inside
of
the
trunk
lid.
Press
on
the
release,
arrow
1,
and
swivel
the
cover
down,
arrow
2.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some
of
the
articles
have
a
limited
service
life.
Check
the
expiration
dates
of
the
contents
regu#j
larly
and
replace
any
expired
items
promptly.
Storage
The
first-aid
kit
is
located
in
the
right
storage
compartment
of
the
cargo
area.
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BMW
Roadside
Assistance
Concept
Contact
the
BMW
Group
Roadside
Assistance
if
assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
a
break#j
down.
General
information
In
the
event
of
a
breakdown,
data
on
the
vehi#j
cle's
condition
is
transmitted
to
the
BMW
Road#j
side
Assistance.
There
are
various
ways
of
contacting
BMW
Roadside
Assistance.
'xVia
a
Check
Control
message.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages,
refer
to
page
156.
'xCalling
with
a
mobile
phone.'xVia
the
BMW
Connected
app.
Functional
requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
Con#j
nectedDrive
services.
'xCellular
network
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Starting
manually
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
Teleservices,
sup#j
port
is
offered
through
Teleservice
Diagnosis.
Via
iDrive:
1."APPS"2."Installed
apps"3."BMW
Assist"4.If
necessary,
"BMW
Roadside
Assistance"
A
voice
connection
is
established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice
Diagnosis
enables
the
wireless
transmission
of
detailed
vehicle
data
that
is
im#j
portant
for
vehicle
diagnosis.
This
data
is
trans#j
mitted
automatically.
It
may
be
necessary
to
ap#j
prove
this
on
the
Control
Display.
Teleservice
Help
Depending
on
the
country,
Teleservice
Help
en#j
ables
an
in-depth
diagnosis
of
the
vehicle
by
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
via
wireless
trans#j
mission.
You
can
launch
Teleservice
Help
by
requesting
it
through
BMW
Roadside
Assistance.
1.Park
the
vehicle
in
a
safe
place.2.Set
the
parking
brake.3.Control
Display
is
switched
on.4.Confirm
Teleservice
Help.
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Concept
BMW
Group
Accident
Assistance
can
be
con#j
tacted
if
assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
General
information
If
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
a
minor
to
moder#j
ately
severe
accident,
which
did
not
trigger
any
airbags,
a
Check
Control
message
appears
on
the
instrument
cluster.
In
addition,
a
text
mes#j
sage
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
When
BMW
Accident
Assistance
is
activated,
data
on
the
vehicle's
condition
is
sent
to
BMW.
Functional
requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
Con#j
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services.
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