BMW 3: Idle state
Concept
If the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched off. All power consumers are deactivated.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening from the outside and after exiting and locking.
Safety information
Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:
- Set the parking brake.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, for instance with a wheel chock.
Warning Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
- Pressing the Start/Stop button.
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Opening and closing the doors or windows.
- Engaging selector lever position N.
- Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Take the vehicle key with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Automatic idle state
The idle state is automatically established under the following conditions:
- After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle.
- If the charge state of the vehicle battery is low.
- Depending on the setting via iDrive, if one of the front doors is opened when exiting the vehicle.
The idle state is not automatically established while a phone call is active.
Establishing idle state when opening the front doors
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Doors/Access".
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door".
Manual idle state
To establish idle state in the vehicle after end of trip:
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Press and hold the button until
the OFF indicator on the instrument
cluster goes out.
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Standby state
Concept
When standby state is switched on, most functions
can be used while the vehicle is stationary.
Desired settings can be adjusted.
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after
Operating concept
Concept
iDrive includes a large number of functions.
These functions can be operated via the Controller
and, depending on the equipment version, via
touchscreen, voice activation system or gesture
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Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following
warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
California Emission Control System Lim
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
