BMW 3: Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
The integrated key also fits the glove compartment.
Safety information
Warning For some country versions, unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.
NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with the door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the integrated key inserted, paint or the integrated key can be damaged. There is a risk of damage to property.
Remove the integrated key before pulling the outside door handle.
Removing
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Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door lock
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with one hand.
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2. Guide one finger of your other hand from the back under the cover and push the cover out.
Use the thumb for counter support to prevent the cover from falling out of the door handle.
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3. Remove the cover.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the integrated key.
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The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm system
The activated alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the door lock.
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.
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Buttons for the central
locking system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system
and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
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Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
Unlocking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking via
the Comfort Access depends on the following
settings:
If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a soun
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Drive-ready state
Switching on drive-ready state
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Set the parking brake.
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Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
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 c
