BMW 3: Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Manually adjustable seats

- Forward/backward
- Thigh support
- Seat tilt
- Backrest width
- Lumbar support
- Height
- Backrest tilt
Electrically adjustable seats

- Backrest width
- Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
- Backrest tilt
- Lumbar support
Adjusting the head restraint
Height

- To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push
the head restraint down.
- To raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, make sure that the head
restraint engages correctly.
For equipment specification with M sport seat:
The height of the head restraints cannot be adjusted.
Distance to the back of the head

- Back: press the button and push the head restraint
toward the rear.
- Forward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors

- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting the steering wheel
Manual steering wheel adjustment

1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating position.
3. Fold the lever back up.
Memory function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
- Seat position.
- Exterior mirror position.
- Height of the Head-up Display.
Storing
1. Set the desired position.
2. Press button on the door. The writing
on the button lights up.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door
while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
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Changing the entertainment source
Sound output on/off, volume
Programmable memory buttons
Changing the station/track
Waveband/satellite radio
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destinatio
Accepting a call
Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can
be answered in several ways.
Via iDrive:
"Accept"
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
Via the selection list in the instrum
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Concept
Under certain conditions the engine is automatically
decoupled from the transmission in the D
selector lever position. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce consumption.
Selector lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
Concept
If the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched off. All
power consumers are deactivated.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening from
the outside and after exiting and locking.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll awa