Profile BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 2013 F30 Owner's Manual

chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐
lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty.▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.▷Federal Emissions System Defect War‐
ranty.▷Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.▷California Emission Control System Lim‐
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de‐
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle
is operated under those conditions. If you wish
to operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐
hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:▷BMW Maintenance system▷Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models▷Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in seri‐
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Data memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle
are equipped with data memories that tempo‐
rarily or permanently store technical informa‐
tion about the condition of the vehicle, events
and faults. This technical information generally
documents the state of a component, a mod‐ ule, a system or the environment:
▷Operating states of system components,
fill levels for instance.▷Status messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐
tion speed/ vehicle speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration.▷Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐
tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.▷Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions, e.g., deployment of an airbag, en‐
gagement of stability control systems.▷Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is
used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐
mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over
routes traveled cannot be created from this
data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐
pair services, service processes, warranty
claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐
mation can be read out from the event and
fault memories by the service personnel, in‐
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Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls New remote controls are available from the
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote
control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources.▷Discharged battery in the remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐
mote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine with emergency
detection of the remote control
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote
control, as shown, against the marked area on
the steering column and press the Start/Stop
button within 10 seconds while pressing the
clutch pedal.
Personal Profile
The concept You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for three
Personal Profiles and one guest profile.
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you
to another vehicle equipped with the Personal
Profile function. Additional information is avail‐
able from the service center.
The settings are transmitted as follows:
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Profile management
Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the
one associated with the remote control cur‐
rently in use.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.
Called up profile is assigned to the remote
control being used at the time.
Renaming profiles
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop for example.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings without affecting the three Per‐
sonal Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Guest".4.Adjust the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
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Front center console
Raise the cap and remove the cover or ciga‐
rette lighter.
In the front passenger footwell
The socket is located below the glove com‐
partment.
Rear center console
Remove the cover.
In the cargo area
The socket is located on the left side in the
cargo area.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 36.▷Music collection.▷Importing Trips.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.▷Coasting.
Display ECO PRO tips
"ECO PRO Tips"
The setting is stored for the profile currently in
use.
Coasting
The concept
The system helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when transmission position D is engaged.
The vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Transmis‐
sion position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coast‐
ing.
As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is
depressed, the engine is automatically coupled
to the transmission again.
Hints Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re‐
fer to page 173, driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A forward-looking driving style helps the driver
to use the function as often as possible and supports the fuel-conserving effect of coast‐
ing.
Safety mode
The function is not available if one of the fol‐ lowing conditions is satisfied.
▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
the following conditions are satisfied:
▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.▷The selector lever is in transmission posi‐
tion D.▷Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the bar display be‐
low the tachometer is backlit in
blue and is located at the zero
point. The tachometer approxi‐
mately indicates idle speed.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
Indications on the Control Display
The Coasting driving condition is displayed in
EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode
is active.
The distance traveled in the Coasting driving
condition is indicated by a counter.
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Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2:
driving condition Coasting.
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
1."Vehicle Info"2."EfficientDynamics"3. "EfficientDynamics info"
Deactivating the system manually The function can be deactivated in the Config‐
ure ECO PRO, refer to page 174, menu, e.g., to
use the braking effect of the engine when trav‐
eling downhill.
The setting is stored for the profile currently in
use.
ECO PRO driving style analysis
The concept
The system helps in this situation to develop
an especially efficient driving style and to con‐
serve fuel.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the Control Display.
Using this indication, the individual driving
style can be oriented toward conserving fuel.
The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated.
The range of the vehicle can be extended by
an efficient driving style.
This gain in range is displayed as a bonus
range in the instrument cluster and on the
Control Display.
Functional requirement
The function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
Calling up ECO PRO driving style
analysis
Via the Driving Dynamics Control1.Activate ECO PRO.2."EfficientDynamics"3. Select the symbol.
Display
Display on the Control Display
The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal‐
ysis consists of a symbolized road route and a
lookup table.
The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv‐
ing style. The more efficient the driving style,
the smoother the depicted road route be‐
comes, arrow 1.
The table of values contains stars. The more
efficient the driving style, the more stars are in‐
cluded in the table and the faster the bonus
range increases, arrow 2.
If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffi‐
cient, a wavy road and a reduced number of
stars is displayed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during the drive.
Tips about the energy saving driving style,
Conserving fuel, refer to page 172.
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Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center.
Have the vehicle towed or transported there.
Otherwise, tire damage can become life threat‐
ening for vehicle occupants and also other
road users.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the service center about the right
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions
for the vehicle.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐ erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 82, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐ els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
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Hill start assistant, refer toDrive-off assistant 120
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Homepage 6
Hood 199
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 167
HUD Head-up Display 89
Hydroplaning 167
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 193
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 198
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 100 , 103
Indicator and warning lamps 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 145, 148
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 187
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 86
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Instrument cluster 75 Instrument cluster, electronic
displays 77
Instrument lighting 94
Integrated key 34
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 217
Intelligent Safety 104
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 147
Interior equipment 151
Interior lamps 94
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 153
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 58
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 214
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 218
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 96
L Lamp replacement 206 Lamp replacement, front 207
Lamp replacement, rear 212
Lamps 91
Lamps and bulbs 206
Lane departure warning 112
Lane margin, warning 112
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 170
LATCH child restraint fixing system 60
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 224
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 207
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 225
Light control 92
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 207
Lighter 155
Lighting 91
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light switch 91
Load 170
Loading 169
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, central 37
Locking, settings 43
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 62
Low beams 91
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
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Park Distance ControlPDC 130
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 130
Parking assistant 138
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 91
Particulate filter 167
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 134
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 130
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 110
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 225
Power failure 215
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 187
Pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 203 Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 212
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 133
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window de‐ froster 145, 148
Recirculated-air filter 149
Recirculated-air mode 145, 148
Recommended tire brands 196
Refueling 180
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 215
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 195
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 124
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Retaining straps, securing cargo 170
Retreaded tires 196
Roadside parking lamps 92
Roller sunblinds 47
RON gasoline quality 182
Roof load capacity 230
Roof-mounted luggage rack 171
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 221 RSC Run Flat System Com‐
ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 197
Rubber components, care 225
Run-flat tires 197
S Safe braking 167
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 225
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 172
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 206
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 222
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 52
Seat heating, rear 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 226
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
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