service indicator BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON 2014 F31 Owner's Manual

HintsOne person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐
jure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,
rub on sharp edges, be routed over breakable
objects, or be pinched.◀
What reduces the restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;
otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the
restraining effect is reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐
nism.Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Damage to safety belts Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐
aged otherwise:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Check and replace safety belts
This should only be done by your service
center; otherwise, this safety feature might not
work properly.◀
Front headrests Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjust the head restraints of all occupied
seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint
is as close as possible to the back of the head.
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting
the tilt of the backrest.Seite 55AdjustingControls55
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▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 79.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 84.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 83.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 122.▷Service requirements, refer to page 84.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 86.▷Time, refer to page 83.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake, brake system For additional information, refer to Re‐
lease parking brake, refer to page 69.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Pedestrian warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 101.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 207.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 115.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 70.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page 93.Front fog lights
Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page 96.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 95.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 70.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play).
Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.Seite 81DisplaysControls81
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Displaying the cruising rangeDepending on your vehicle's optional features,
the range can also be displayed as bar in the
instrument cluster.1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Additional indicators"
Current fuel consumption
Instrument cluster Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. Check whether you
are currently driving in an effi‐
cient and environmentally-
friendly manner.
Instrum. cluster with enhanced
features
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. Check whether you
are currently driving in an effi‐
cient and environmentally-
friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
Service requirements The concept
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
Your service specialist can read the current
service requirements from your remote con‐
trol.
Display
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
cally transmitted to your service center before
a service due date.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.Seite 84ControlsDisplays84
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SymbolsSym‐
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled mainte‐
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐
tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
cally transmitted to your service center before
a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"Gear shift indicator
The conceptThe system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission and with manual
transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Manual transmission: displayingSymbolDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift up to fuel efficient gear.Shift down to fuel efficient gear.Shift into neutral.
Steptronic transmission: displays
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.Seite 85DisplaysControls85
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System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are
correct.
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. These circumstances
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐
tected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.▷Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.Seite 104ControlsSafety104
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Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 85.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed. The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Have maintenance carriedout
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 207.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
the D selector lever position. The vehicle con‐
tinues traveling with the engine idling to re‐
duce fuel consumption. Selector lever position
D remains engaged.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.Seite 177Saving fuelDriving tips177
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Hood
Hints Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
may result in damage.◀
Opening the hood1.Pull lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked2.After the lever is released, pull the lever
again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is opened, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Closing the hood Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
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Continued driving with a flattire 103 , 106
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 120
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 206
Coolant level 206
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 147, 149
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 206
Corrosion on brake discs 172
Cosmetic mirror 157
Cruise control 131
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 125
Cruising range 83
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 197
Damping control, dy‐ namic 122
Data, technical 234
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 147
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150
Defrosting the windows 147
Dehumidifying, air 147, 149
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 88
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 190 Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐
mum 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 190
Diesel particulate filter 171
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Display in windshield 91
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 230
Disposal, coolant 206
Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 133
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 38
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 124
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 120
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 122
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 170
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 120
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 170 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 120
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 122
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 120
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 121
E ECO PRO 177
ECO PRO, bonus range 178
ECO PRO display 177
ECO PRO driving mode 177
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 177
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 179
EfficientDynamics 180
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 203
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 120
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 221
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 222
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 76
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic reel-off 67
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
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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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