BMW 3: General information
Media at a glance
You can use various media formats to call up the content in the Owner's Manual. The following Owner's Manual media formats are available:
- Printed Owner's Manual.
- Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
After a software update in the vehicle
After a vehicle software update - such as, a Remote Software Upgrade - the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information.
Printed Owner's Manual
Concept
The printed Owner's Manual describes all standard, country-specific, and optional features offered with the series.
General information
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service center.
Supplementary Owner's Manuals
Also follow the Supplementary Owner's Manuals, which are included in addition to the onboard literature.
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Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes
features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed
on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's
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Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on
the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the vehicle.
Electronic control units process data they
receive from vehicle sensors, self-generate or
exchange with each other. Some control units
are necessary for the vehicle to function safely or
provide assistance during driving, for instance
driver
