2024 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual
Year:
2024
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Rating:
Table of Contents
- NOTES
6
Information
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Media at a glance
6
Additional sources of information
7
Icons and displays
7
Vehicle features and options
8
Status of the Owner's Manual
8
For Your Own Safety
8
Data memory
10
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
13
Vehicle identification number
13
Getting in
16
Opening and closing
16
Displays, control elements
17
Set-up and use
20
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
20
Infotainment
22
On the road
24
Driving
24
Light and view
25
Climate control
27
Intermediate stop
28
Dashboard
32
Vehicle features and options
32
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
32
In the vicinity of the center console
35
In the vicinity of the headliner
36
Sensors of the vehicle
37
Vehicle features and options
37
Overview
37
Cameras
37
Radar sensors
38
Ultrasonic sensors
40
Operating condition of the vehicle
42
Vehicle features and options
42
General information
42
Idle state
42
Standby state
43
Drive-ready state
43
BMW iDrive
45
Vehicle features and options
45
Display and operating concept
45
BMW Curved Display
48
Control display
49
Controller
50
Operating via the Controller
50
Operation via touchpad
51
Operation via control display
52
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
53
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle
58
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
60
Vehicle features and options
60
BMW Remote Software Upgrade
60
Personal settings
64
Vehicle features and options
64
Data protection
64
Reset vehicle data
64
BMW ID/driver profiles
65
Opening and closing
71
Vehicle features and options
71
Vehicle key
71
BMW display key
75
Access to vehicle interior
79
Access to the cargo area
83
Key Card
86
BMW Digital Key
88
Buttons for the central locking system
90
Valet parking mode
91
Settings
92
Alarm system
93
Window
95
Safety switch
97
Glass sunroof
97
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
102
Vehicle features and options
102
Sitting safely
102
Seats
102
Seat belts
106
Front head restraints
108
Rear head restraints
110
Exterior mirrors
112
Interior mirror, manually dimmable
113
Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature
113
Steering wheel
114
Memory function
114
Seat climate control
115
Transporting children safely
116
Vehicle features and options
116
The right place for children
116
Installing child restraint systems
117
LATCH child restraint fixing system
118
Child restraint systems with tether strap
119
Locking the doors and windows in the rear
121
Driving
122
Vehicle features and options
122
Start/Stop button
122
Auto Start/Stop function
122
Steptronic transmission
124
Shift paddles
127
Launch Control
128
Steptronic Sport transmission: sprint function
129
Driving Experience Control
129
Parking brake
131
Automatic Hold
132
Displays
135
Vehicle features and options
135
Instrument cluster
135
Live Vehicle
136
BMW Head-up display
137
Check Control
138
Indicator lights and warning lights
139
Selection lists
146
Gear shift indicator
147
Power gauge
147
Tachometer
148
Standby state and drive-ready state
148
Engine temperature
148
Outside temperature
149
Shift lights
149
Central display range
150
Trip data
150
Assisted View
152
G-Meter
153
Date and time
153
Fuel gauge
153
Range
153
Setting the units of measurement
154
Vehicle status
154
Current driving condition
154
Sport displays
155
Service notification
155
Light and view
157
Vehicle features and options
157
Turn signal
157
High beams, headlight flasher
157
Automatic High Beam Assistant
158
Exterior lighting
159
Automatic headlight control
160
Parking lights, low-beams and roadside parking lights
160
Welcome lights
161
Pathway lighting
162
Daytime driving lights
162
Adaptive lighting functions
162
Cornering light
163
Adaptive headlight range control
163
Instrument lighting
163
Interior lighting
163
Ambient light
164
Window wiper system
164
Safety
168
Vehicle features and options
168
Airbags
168
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
170
Collision warning systems
171
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake intervention
173
Forward Collision Warning with braking function
176
Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation
177
Intersection Collision Warning with braking function
178
Evasion Assistant
179
Lane Departure Warning
180
Active Blind Spot Detection
183
Side collision mitigation
186
Rear-end collision preparation
187
Emergency Stop Assistant
188
Cross traffic warning
189
BMW Drive Recorder
192
Active Protection
194
PostCrash – iBrake
194
Fatigue alert
195
Driver Attention Camera
196
Driving stability control systems
197
Vehicle features and options
197
Antilock Braking System
197
Brake assistant
197
Drive-off assistant
197
Dynamic Stability Control
198
Dynamic Traction Control
199
BMW xDrive
200
M sport differential
200
Variable sport steering
200
Driver assistance systems
201
Vehicle features and options
201
Speed warning
201
Speed Limit Info
201
Manual Speed Limiter
203
Cruise Control without Distance Control
205
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control
208
Speed Limit Assistant
216
Steering Assistant
218
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
222
Lane Change Assistant
224
Parking
226
Vehicle features and options
226
Parking assistance systems
226
Rearview camera
231
Automatic camera perspective
231
Side view
232
3D view
233
Car wash view
233
Panorama View
233
Door opening angle
235
Remote 3D View
235
Park Distance Control
236
Active Park Distance Control
239
Automatic Parking Assistant
240
Back-up assistant
244
Driving comfort
246
Vehicle features and options
246
Adaptive M chassis
246
BMW IconicSounds
246
Climate control
247
Vehicle features and options
247
Climate control
247
Automatic program
249
Temperature
250
Air conditioning
251
Maximum cooling
251
Air recirculation mode
251
Air flow
252
Air distribution settings
252
SYNC program
252
Defrost function
252
Rear window defroster
253
Seat heating
253
Ventilation
253
Air quality
254
Pre-ventilation
254
Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine Start
255
Interior equipment
258
Vehicle features and options
258
Integrated universal remote control
258
Sun visor
260
Sockets
260
USB port
261
Wireless charging tray
262
Storage compartments
264
Vehicle features and options
264
Safety information
264
Glove compartment
264
Fold-out compartment
265
Storage compartments in the doors
265
Storage tray in center console
265
Front center armrest
265
Front cup holder
266
Rear cup holder
266
Coat hooks
267
Cargo area
268
Vehicle features and options
268
Loading
268
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
269
Multifunction hook
269
Net
270
Storage compartment on the right side
270
Storage compartment on the left side
270
Cargo floor panel
270
With emergency wheel: enlarging the trunk
270
Things to remember when driving
274
Vehicle features and options
274
Break-in procedures
274
General driving notes
274
Roof bars
278
Driving on racetracks
278
Saving fuel
280
Vehicle features and options
280
Reducing fuel consumption
280
ECO PRO
280
Using ECO PRO efficiently
281
Driving style analysis
282
Adaptive recuperation
282
Refueling
286
Vehicle features and options
286
Follow the following when refueling
286
Fuel cap
286
Wheels and tires
288
Vehicle features and options
288
Tire pressure
288
Tire marking
292
Tire tread
294
Tire damage
294
Exchanging wheels and tires
295
Runflat tires
297
Repairing a flat tire
298
Tire repair set
298
Snow chains
302
Tire pressure monitor
302
Flat tire monitor
310
Changing wheels/tires
312
Emergency wheel
316
Engine compartment
318
Vehicle features and options
318
Overview
318
Hood
319
Operating materials
321
Vehicle features and options
321
Fuel recommendation
321
Engine oil
322
Coolant
325
Washer fluid
326
Maintenance
328
Vehicle features and options
328
BMW maintenance system
328
Condition Based Service
328
Maintenance Booklet for US Models
328
Diagnostic socket
329
Replacing components
330
Vehicle features and options
330
Onboard vehicle tool kit
330
Wiper blades
330
Lights and bulbs
330
Vehicle battery
331
Fuses
333
Breakdown Assistance
334
Vehicle features and options
334
Hazard warning system
334
Warning triangle
334
First-aid kit
334
BMW Assist
334
BMW Roadside Assistance
335
BMW Accident Assistance
335
Emergency Call
336
Jump-starting
337
Tow-starting and towing
338
Vehicle Care
342
Vehicle features and options
342
Washing the vehicle
342
Technical data
348
Vehicle features and options
348
General information
348
Dimensions
348
Weights
348
Filling capacities
349
Appendix
350
General information
350
Updates made after the editorial deadline
350
Everything from A to Z
352
FAQ about the 2024 BMW 3 Series Manual
What contains the 2024 3 Series manual?
The BMW 3 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 3 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW 3 Series 2024 owner's manual:
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that BMW 3 Series owners can do
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
Where to download the 2024 BMW 3 Series Owners Manual?
The BMW 3 Series owner manual for the 2024 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW 3 Series year 2024 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2024 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW 3 Series (2024) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2024 is available in English.
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