Key BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON 2014 F31 Owner's Manual
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Selecting the display1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Without navigation system and
telephone
Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐
tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment, Communication.
Saving a function
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, e.g., that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.2."OK"
Deleting personal data in the
vehicle
The concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
These personal data can be permanently de‐
leted through iDrive.
General information
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:
▷Personal Profile settings.▷Stored radio stations.▷Stored Favorites buttons.Seite 24At a glanceiDrive24
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Opening and closingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Remote control/key
General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 44.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 35.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 207.
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Open the tailgate4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.Seite 34ControlsOpening and closing34
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Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or reel on the ignition,
if needed, through emergency detection of the
remote control, refer to page 35.
From the inside
Unlocking and locking
Pressing the central locking system button
locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front
doors closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening
▷Press the central locking system button to
unlock the doors together, and then pull
the door handle above the armrest.▷On the door to be opened, pull the door
handle twice: the first time unlocks the
door, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.Seite 39Opening and closingControls39
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Avoiding unintentional closing
In situations in which the opened tailgate
should not to be closed with no-touch activa‐
tion, ensure that the remote control is located
beyond the range of the sensor, at least
5 ft/1.50 m from the rear of the car.
Otherwise, the tailgate may be closed inadver‐
tently, for example by an unintentional or mis‐
interpreted movement of the foot.◀
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed.◀
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 38.
Adjusting
Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
Doors1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Tailgate"
The tailgate is opened.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate is opened and the doors
unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.Seite 44ControlsOpening and closing44
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▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic lockingThe settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or
objects damaged when the seat is moved
back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position reel is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."Alarm system
The conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate or
rear window.▷Movements in the interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 163.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 164.▷Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page 164.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 164.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 164.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
console, refer to page 165.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold 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 re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
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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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High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Hills 172
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 124
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 165
Hood 202
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 171
HUD Head-up Display 91
Hydroplaning 171
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
Identification marks, tires 195
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Indication of a flat tire 102 , 105
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 193
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 87
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102 Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 105
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 78
Instrument lighting 96
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 221
Intelligent Safety 106
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lights 96
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 155
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 60
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 84
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 218
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 74
Jump-starting 222
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 74
Knee airbag 98 L
Lamp replacement 210
Lamp replacement, front 211
Lamp replacement, rear 215
Lane departure warning 115
Lane margin, warning 115
Language on Control Dis‐ play 91
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 174
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 63
Launch Control 76
Leather, care 228
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 210
Length, vehicle 234
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 229
Light control 94
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 210
Lighter 157
Lighting 93
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 93
Lights 93
Lights and bulbs 210
Load 174
Loading 173
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64
Low beams 93
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 95 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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Lower back support 53
Low-Sulfur Diesel 189
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 207
Maintenance require‐ ments 207
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 207
Make-up mirror 157
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Manual air flow 147, 150
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 75
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 186
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 134
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual operation, Side View 139
Manual operation, Top View 140
Manual transmission 73
Marking on approved tires 198
Marking, run-flat tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 86 Maximum speed, winter
tires 199
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 222
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 180
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 79
Microfilter 148, 151
Minimum tread, tires 197
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 210
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 229
New wheels and tires 198
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 225 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 207
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 207
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 137
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 203
Oil, adding 204
Oil additives 204
Oil change 205
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 204
Oil types, alternative 205
Oil types, approved 205
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 209
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 38
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83 Seite 243Everything from A to ZReference243
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PPaint, vehicle 228
Panoramic glass sunroof 48
Parallel parking assistant 141
Park Distance Control PDC 133
Parked-car ventilation 152
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 172
Parking aid, refer to PDC 133
Parking assistant 141
Parking brake 69
Parking lights 93
Particulate filter 171
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 137
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 133
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 113
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 229
Power failure 218
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 193
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 49 Protective function, win‐
dows 47
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 206
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 66
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lights 217
Rear socket 158
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 215
Rearview camera 136
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window 41
Rear window de‐ froster 147, 150
Recirculated-air filter 151
Recirculated-air mode 147, 150
Recommended fuel grade 188
Recommended tire brands 198
Refueling 186
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 153
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 209
Replacing wheels/tires 198
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 125 RES button, see Cruise con‐
trol 131
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Retaining straps, securing cargo 174
Retreaded tires 198
Roadside parking lights 94
Roller sunblinds 48
RON recommended fuel grade 188
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 235
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 225
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 199
Rubber components, care 229
Run-flat tires 199
S Safe braking 171
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 229
Safety reel, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 176
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 209
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 226
Seat and mirror memory 57 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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