BMW 3: Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
- Resting position of the wipers: position 0.
- Rain sensor: position 1.
- Normal wiper speed: position 2.
- Fast wiper speed: position 3.
Brief wipe and switching off
Press the lever down.
- Switching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position.
- Brief wipe: press the lever down from the standard position.
Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating
To activate: press the lever up once from its standard position, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the standard position.
Adjusting the sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
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Climate control
Automatic climate control
Temperature.
Recirculated-air mode.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
Switching off.
Defrost and defog the
windshield.
Rear window defroster.
Refueling
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
1. "APPS".
2. "Installed apps".
3. "BMW Assist".
4. If necessary, "BMW
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Airbags
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
Side airbag
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and the
front passenger by responding to frontal impacts
in which safety belts alone would not provide adequate
protection.
Side airbag
In the event of a
Trunk lid
Trunk lid and doors
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country
version, this setting may not be offered.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Key button settings".
4. Select the symbol.
5. Select the desired setting:
"Tailgate"
The trunk lid is opened.
"Tailgate and door(s)"
The t
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