BMW 3: 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 settings while stationary.
Adjusting
The data transfer can be configured in different stages or individually for separate services.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Data privacy".
5. Select the desired setting.
Deleting personal data in the vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores personal data, such as stored radio stations. This personal data can be permanently deleted using iDrive.
General information
Depending on the equipment package, the following data can be deleted:
- Driver profile settings.
- Stored radio stations.
- Stored programmable memory buttons.
- Travel and Onboard Computer information.
- Music hard disk.
- Navigation, for instance stored destinations.
- Phone book.
- Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.
- Office data, for instance voice notes.
- Login accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up to 15 minutes.
Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data
The personal data in the vehicle will be deleted when the vehicle is reset to the factory settings.
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vehicle settings. If the vehicle is used by multiple
drivers, each driver can create his personal driver
profile. When a driver profile is sele
Setup assistant
The setup assistant is offered in new vehicles for
a limited period of time on the Welcome screen
to configure the most important settings for the
vehicle.
"Getting started" Select to start the set-u
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Intelligent Safety
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the bumpers.
Front bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar
sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front
Emergency Stop Assistant
Concept
If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the system
helps to safely bring the vehicle to a standstill.
General information
The emergency stop function is not triggered
automatically. The emergency stop function can
only be triggered manually by the occupants.
When the system is activated, t
