146 BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON 2014 F31 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 238.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing51Adjusting61Transporting children safely65Driving78Displays93Lights98Safety120Driving stability control systems125Driving comfort146Climate control153Interior equipment163Storage compartments
Driving tips
170Things to remember when driving173Loading176Saving fuelMobility186Refueling188Fuel193Wheels and tires201Engine compartment203Engine oil206Coolant207Maintenance209Replacing components221Breakdown assistance227Care
Reference
234Technical data238Everything from A to Z
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16Unlock hood  202
All around the center console
1Control Display   182Ventilation  1513Hazard warning system   221Central locking system  394Glove compartment  1635Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication6Climate control   1467Controller with buttons   188Parking brake  699PDC Park Distance Control   133
Rearview camera   136
Parking assistant   141
Surround View   136Side View  13810Driving Dynamics Control   122DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   12011Steptronic transmission selector
lever   73
Manual transmission selector lever   73Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Climate controlVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Automatic climate control
1Seat heating, left   542Vent settings3Rear window defroster4Air flow5AUTO program6Temperature7Seat heating, right   548Cooling function9Recirculated-air mode10Interior temperature sensorHints
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously worsens.◀Seite 146ControlsClimate control146
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 120
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 118
Adaptive Light Control 94
Additives, oil 204
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 228
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147, 149
Air distribution, manual 147, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 147
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 193
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 199
All-wheel-drive 121
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 205
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 120
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 120
Approved axle load 235
Approved engine oils 205
Arrival time 89
Ash tray 157
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 222
Assistance when driving off 124
Assist system information, on Control Display 91
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 227
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Automatic tailgate 40 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 147
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 88
Average speed 88
Axle loads, weights 235
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 222
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 225
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 165
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 189
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 207
Bonus range, ECO PRO 178
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 165
Brake assistant 120 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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Brake discs, break-in 170
Brake force display 118
Brake lights, adaptive 118
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 118
Brake pads, break-in 170
Braking, hints 171
Breakdown assis‐ tance 221, 222
Break-in 170
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 91
Bulb replacement 210
Bulb replacement, front 211
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights 211
Bulb replacement, rear 215
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 213
Bulbs and lights 210
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 230
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 136
Camera, Side View 139
Camera, Top View 140
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 165
Car battery 218
Car care products 228
Care, displays 230
Care, vehicle 228
Cargo 173
Cargo area 159
Cargo area, enlarging 160
Cargo area partition net 161
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 165 Cargo cover 159
Cargo, securing 174
Cargo straps, securing cargo 174
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 230
Car wash 227
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 171
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 207
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 164
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 209
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 198
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 79
Checking the engine oil level electronically 203
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 203
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child safety locks 64
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 229 Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning displays 230
Climate control 146, 148
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Clothes hooks 165
Coasting 180
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 180
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 180
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 66
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 123
Compartments in the doors 164
Compass 155
Computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 172
Condition Based Service CBS 207
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 124
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 157 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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