BMW 3: Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
After a software update in the vehicle
After a vehicle software update - such as, a Remote Software Upgrade - the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information.
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service center.
The topics are also discussed in the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Service center
A service center will be glad to answer questions at any time.
Internet
Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance. on technology, are available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display.
BMW Driver's Guide app
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle.
The app can be displayed on smartphones and tablets.
BMW Driver's Guide Web
Driver's Guide Web shows the most suitable information for the selected vehicle. If possible, only equipment and functions that are actually installed in the vehicle will be explained. Driver's Guide Web can be displayed in any current browser.
Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Precautions that must be followed in
order to avoid the possibility of injury
to yourself and to others as well as
serious damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
"..." Texts in Vehicle features used to select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice activation system.
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order.
1. First action step.
2. Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or alternative possibilities are presented as a list with bullet points.
- First possibility.
- Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
This symbol on a vehicle
component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's Manual.
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Vehicle features and
options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional equipment
that is offered in the model series. Therefore,
this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates
fe
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual.
Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
vehicle is d
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Vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the left
storage compartment of the cargo area under a
cover.
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of damage to property. Hold the
wiper firmly w
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors in the bumpers, the
parking spaces are measured and the distances
to obstacles determined.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality
