BMW 3: General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
- Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
- Movements in the car's interior.
- Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, during
attempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the vehicle.
- Disconnected battery voltage.
- Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis.
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
- Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
- Visual alarm:
By flashing the exterior lighting.
Switching on/off
When you unlock and lock the vehicle, either
with the vehicle key or via Comfort Access, the
alarm system is switched off and on at the same
time.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Opening the trunk lid with the
alarm system switched on
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and monitored
again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself
in a dangerous situation.
- Press the button on the
vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
- Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion se
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the window
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are operated
using the same switch.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk
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The driving and drive system modes are activated via the Driving Experience
Control. The separate
eDrive button, as known from the F30 PHEV, which can be used to shift through
the drive system
modes is no longer used. Its place is taken by the Battery Control button.
G20 PHEV, center console
Display in the instrument cluster
The indicator light lights up and
a signal
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts
are positioned correctly. The safety belt
reminder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
Safety belt reminder for rear
seats
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