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EnglishAt a glance for your BMW 3 Series 2018-2025
At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted
with the available control concepts and options.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
All around the steering wheel
1
2
3
4
5
Roller sunblindsꢀꢁ45
Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tionꢀꢁ111
Rear window safety switchꢀꢁ44
Power windowsꢀꢁ43
Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ102
Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ54
Collision warning with City Brak‐
ing functionꢀꢁ103.
Glove compartment on the driver's
sideꢀꢁ158
Lane departure warningꢀꢁ109
Driver assistance systems
6
Lamps
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Cockpit
At a glance
Front fog lampsꢀꢁ92
Parking lampsꢀꢁ89
Low beamsꢀꢁ89
Reduce distanceꢀꢁ122
Increase distanceꢀꢁ122
Cruise control rocker switchꢀꢁ127,ꢀꢁ121
Instrument clusterꢀꢁ73
9
Automatic headlamp con‐
trolꢀꢁ90
10 Steering wheel buttons, right
Entertainment source
Daytime running lightsꢀꢁ90
Adaptive Light Controlꢀꢁ90
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ91
Instrument lightingꢀꢁ92
Volume
Voice activationꢀꢁ24
7
Steering column stalk, left
Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication
Turn signalꢀꢁ66
Thumbwheel for selection listsꢀꢁ84
High beams, head‐
lamp flasherꢀꢁ66
11 Steering column stalk, right
Windshield wipersꢀꢁ66
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ91
Roadside parking lampsꢀꢁ90
Computerꢀꢁ84
Rain sensorꢀꢁ67
Clean the windshields and head‐
lampsꢀꢁ68
12
Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/offꢀꢁ62
8
Steering wheel buttons, left
Store speedꢀꢁ126
Auto Start/Stop functionꢀꢁ63
Resume speedꢀꢁ128
13 Horn
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ingꢀꢁ127
14
Steering wheel heatingꢀꢁ56
Active Cruise Control on/off, in‐
terruptingꢀꢁ120
15 Adjust steering wheelꢀꢁ56
16 Unlock hoodꢀꢁ202
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Cockpit
All around the center console
1
2
3
4
Headlinerꢀꢁ15
9
Parking brakeꢀꢁ65
PDC Park Distance Controlꢀꢁ128
Control Displayꢀꢁ16
Ventilationꢀꢁ148
10
Rearview cameraꢀꢁ131
Parking assistantꢀꢁ137
Surround Viewꢀꢁ131
Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ220
Central locking systemꢀꢁ35
11
Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ117
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trolꢀꢁ115
5
6
Glove compartmentꢀꢁ158
Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication
12 Automatic transmission selector
leverꢀꢁ69
7
8
Climate controlꢀꢁ143
Manual transmission selector leverꢀꢁ69
Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ16
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At a glance
iDrive
iDrive
Control Display
Hints
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
▷
To clean the Control Display, follow the
care instructions.
▷
Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switching off
The concept
1.
Press the button.
The iDrive combines the functions of a multi‐
tude of switches. Thus, these functions can be
operated from a central location.
2. "Switch off control display"
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's
occupants and to other road users, never at‐
tempt to use the controls or enter information
unless traffic and road conditions allow this.◀
Switching on
Controls at a glance
Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.
Controls
Controller with navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
1. Turn.
1
2
Control Display
Controller with buttons and touchpad
The buttons can be used to open the me‐
nus directly. The controller can be used to
select menu items and create the settings.
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iDrive
At a glance
2. Press.
1. Turn.
3. Move in four directions.
2. Press.
3. Move in two directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the but‐ Function
ton
MENU
RADIO
MEDIA
Open the main menu.
Opens the Radio menu.
Opens the CD/Multimedia
menu.
NAV
Opens the Navigation menu.
Opens the Telephone menu.
Displays the previous panel.
Opens the Options menu.
Buttons on controller
TEL
Press the but‐ Function
ton
BACK
OPTION
MENU
Audio
Open the main menu.
Open audio menu last lis‐
tened to, switch between au‐
dio menus.
Controller without navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
TEL
Opens the Telephone menu.
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iDrive
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
Press the but‐ Function
ton
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
BACK
Open previous panel.
Opens the Options menu.
OPTION
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
Operating concept
▷
Move the controller to the left.
Opening the main menu
The current panel is closed and the previ‐
ous panel is displayed.
Press the button.
The previous panel is opened again by
pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.
▷
Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previ‐
ous display.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the
main menu.
Selecting menu items
White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐
cate that additional panels can be opened.
Menu items shown in white can be selected.
1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
View of an opened menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens
with the panel that was last selected in that
menu. To display the first panel of a menu:
▷
Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.
▷
Press the menu button on the controller
twice.
Opening the Options menu
2. Press the controller.
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
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iDrive
At a glance
The function is deactivated.
Touchpad
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller:
Selecting functions
1. "Settings"
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is
displayed.
2. "Touchpad"
3. Select the desired function.
▷
"Speller": letters and numbers, enter‐
ing.
Options menu
The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷
▷
▷
"Map": operating the interactive map.
"Browser": enter Internet addresses.
▷
Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".
This area remains unchanged.
"Audio feedback": the entered letters
and numbers are announced.
▷
▷
Control options for the selected main
menu, e.g., for "Radio".
Entering letters and numbers
If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
The entry of the letters requires some practice
at the beginning. In the entry, pay attention to
the following:
Changing settings
1. Select a field.
▷
For the entry of large/small letters and
numbers, first convert via iDrive to the cor‐
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
▷
▷
Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.
Always enter accompanying signs, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized.
▷
To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.
Operating the interactive map
3. Press the controller.
The interactive map in the navigation system
can be moved via the touchpad.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
The function is activated.
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iDrive
4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
Function
Interactive map.
Controls
Slide in the correspond‐
ing direction.
Enlarge/shrink in‐ Drag the display inwards
teractive map.
or outwards with the fin‐
gers.
Display menu.
Tap once.
Changing settings
Settings on the control display, such as the
volume, can be made via the touchpad. To do
this slide to the left or right accordingly.
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
Example: setting the clock
Setting the clock
1.
Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field
The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Time.
Current entertainment source.
Sound output, on/off.
Wireless network reception strength.
Telephone status.
Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
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iDrive
At a glance
Radio symbols
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
Satellite radio is switched on.
Spoken instructions are switched
off.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Split screen
Incoming or outgoing call.
General information
Missed call.
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
Wireless network reception
strength.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Wireless network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
Roaming is active.
Switching the split screen on and off
1.
Press the button.
Text message was received.
Check the SIM card.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting the display
SIM card is blocked.
1.
Press the button.
SIM card is missing.
2. "Split screen"
Enter the PIN.
3. Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
Entertainment symbols
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player.
5. Select the desired menu item.
Music collection.
Gracenote® database.
AUX-IN port.
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
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iDrive
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
▷
▷
To display short information: touch the
button.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Without navigation system and
telephone
Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐
tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment, Communication.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.
2. "OK"
Saving a function
1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.
Entering letters and numbers
2.
Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
General information
1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.
Running a function
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers:
Displaying the button assignment
Symbol Function
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
Press the controller: delete the let‐
ter or number.
The key assignment is displayed at the top
edge of the screen.
Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers:
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iDrive
At a glance
Symbol
or
Function
Enter the letters.
Enter the numbers.
Move the controller up.
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered
and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.
▷
Only those letters are offered during the
entry for which data is available.
▷
Destination search: town/city names can
be entered using the spelling of language
available on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
Voice activation system
Vehicle equipment
Using voice activation
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Activating the voice activation system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The command is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
The concept
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
▷
Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated by spoken
commands via the voice activation system.
The system prompts you to make your en‐
tries.
If no other commands are available, operate
the function in this case via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
▷
Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated
using the voice activation system.
Briefly press the button on the steer‐
ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.
▷
▷
The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation
system.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can
be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on which
menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Short commands exist for many functions.
Some list entries, e.g., Phone book entries, can
also be selected via the voice activation sys‐
tem. Speak these list entries exactly as they
are displayed in the respective list.
Set the language, refer to page 87.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the available commands read out
loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis‐
played, the commands for the settings are
read out loud.
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Voice activation system
Via short command
At a glance
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, nearly
irrespective of which menu item is currently
selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
Playback of the CD can also be started via a
short command.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication Owner's Manual.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›C D drive track ...‹, e.g., CD track 4.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use
the standard dialog or a shorter version.
Additional commands for the help dialog:
▷
›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are an‐
nounced.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the
announcements from the system are issued in
an abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
▷
›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the setting.
Example: playing back a CD
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›Multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.
4. ›C D‹
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an in‐
struction until the desired volume is set.
5. ›C D drive‹
6. ›Track ...‹, e.g., CD track 4.
▷
The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷
The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
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Voice activation system
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 220, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷
Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷
▷
▷
Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.
Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
At a glance
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Select components
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
1.
Press the button.
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".
3. Press the controller.
4. Selecting desired range:
▷
▷
▷
"Quick reference"
"Search by pictures"
"Owner's Manual"
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. The equipment
and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐
bed therein.
Components of the integrated
Owner's Manual
The integrated Owner's Manual consists of
three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐
mation or access possibilities.
Leafing through the Owner's Manual
Page by page with link access
Turn the controller until the next or previous
page is displayed.
Quick Reference Guide
Located in the Quick Reference is important
information for the operation of the vehicle, the
operation of basic vehicle functions or for what
to do in the event of a flat tire. This information
can also be displayed during driving.
Page by page without link access
Leaf through the pages directly while skipping
the links.
Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press
the controller to leaf from page to page.
Search by pictures
Information and descriptions based on illustra‐
tions can be searched via search by pictures.
This is helpful, for example, if the description of
an outfitting package that cannot be named is
needed.
Leaf back.
Leaf forward.
Owner's Manual
Information and descriptions can be searched
by direct entry of a search term via the index.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
The relevant information can be opened di‐
rectly.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly.
Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the options menu:
Storing
1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
1.
Press the button or move the control‐
ler to the right repeatedly until the
"Options" menu is displayed.
2.
Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
2. "Display Owner's Manual"
Executing
Press the button.
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐
mediately.
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
switch between the two displays:
1.
Press the button or move the control‐
ler to the right repeatedly until the
"Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Display Owner's Manual"
3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.
4.
5.
Press the button again to return to
the function displayed last.
Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To switch back and forth repeatedly between
the function displayed last and the page of the
Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4
and 5. This opens a new panel every time.
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