gas type BMW ACTIVEHYBRID3 2013 Owners Manual

Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake discs
and brake pads. Drive moderately during this
break-in period.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Using the hybrid system
efficiently
The concept
Your vehicle's hybrid system runs automatically.
Through foresighted driving, the hybrid proper‐
ties are used to the full extent, i.e. fuel consump‐
tion and energy recovery are optimized.
Optimizing energy recovery
Types of energy recovery
Energy recovery is used to charge the high-volt‐
age battery. It is important for the supply of elec‐
trical components and thus a prerequisite for
fuel economy. It appears in three stages during
rolling and braking:
Low energy recovery:
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3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage. ◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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Maximum speed, wintertires 174
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 195
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, refer to Check Control 75
Microfilter 134
Minimum tread, tires 173
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 154
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 184
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 173
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 182 Obstacle marking, backup
camera 122
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 168
Odometer 78
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 178
Oil, adding 179
Oil additives 179
Oil change 179
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 81
Oil filler neck 179
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 179
Old batteries, disposal 192
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 182
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 183
Opening/closing from in‐ side 41
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening/closing with remote control 38
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P
Paint, vehicle 201
Parallel parking assistant 127
Park Distance Control PDC 118 Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 155
Parking aid, refer to PDC 118
Parking assistant 127
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 90
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 122
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 118
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 202
Power failure 192
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 169
Pressure warning FTM, tires 101
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R
Radiator fluid 180
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
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Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 189
Rear socket 143
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 134
Recirculated-air filter 134
Recirculated-air mode 133
Recommended tire brands 174
Refueling 166
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 136
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Remote control, universal 138
Replacement fuse 192
Replacing parts 183
Replacing wheels/tires 173
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Residual cooling 136
Retaining straps, securing cargo 157
Retreaded tires 174
Roadside parking lamps 91
Roller sunblinds 47
RON gasoline quality 168
Roof load capacity 207
Roof-mounted luggage rack 157
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 198
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 175
Rubber components, care 202
Run-flat tires 175 S
Safe braking 154
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 202
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 198
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 108
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 159
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 183
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 198
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 84
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 203
Service and warranty 8
Service history 82
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 181
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 195
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 95
Side View 125
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 39
Silent Start, electric drive read‐ iness 64
Sitting safely 49
Size 206
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning circle 207
Snow chains 175
Socket 142
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 182
SOS button 194
Spare fuse 192
Specified engine oil types 179
Speed, average 85
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 85
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 112
Stability control systems 111
Start/Stop button 63
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