BMW 3: Welcome lights
General information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Exterior lighting".
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Welcome and goodbye"
When unlocking the vehicle, individual light functions are switched on for a limited time. - "Door handle lights"
Door handles and the ground in front of the doors are illuminated for a limited time. - "Welcome Light Carpet"
The area next to the vehicle is illuminated for a limited time.
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The light source is located in the position indicated.
Keep the light source clean and unobstructed.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
General information
The low beams stay lit for a certain time if the high beams are switched on after standby state is switched on.
Setting the duration
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Exterior lighting".
4. "Pathway lighting".
5. Select the desired setting.
Daytime running lights
General information
The daytime running lights light up when drive-ready state is switched on.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactivate the daytime running lights in front.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Exterior lighting".
4. "Daytime driving lights".
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
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Adaptive light functions
Concept
Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumination
of the roadway.
General information
The adaptive light functions may consist of one
system or multiple systems, depending on the
equipment
High-beam Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically switches
the high beams on or off depending on the traffic
situation.
General information
The high-beam As
Laser high beams
Concept
The range of the high beams is increased and
ensures an even better illumination of the road.
General information
When the high beams are switched-on, starting
with a speed of approx. 37 mph/6
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Data protection
Data transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers different services, whose use
requires a data transfer to BMW or a service provider.
The data transfer can be deactivated for
some services.
General information
When the data transfer is deactivated, the respective
service cannot be used.
Only make these se
Radio
Changing the entertainment source
Sound output on/off, volume
Programmable memory buttons
Changing the station/track
Waveband/satellite radio
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destination via quick
search
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. "Where to?"
3. Enter at least two let
