BMW 3: Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, period.
Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off with Launch Control.
Functional requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature. The engine is at operating temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start with launch control
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
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Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
3. Engage selector lever position S.
4. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake.
5. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster.
6. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transmission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, when used again.
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dynamic Stability Control again as soon as possible.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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Instrument cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via Driving
Dynamics Control, the displays in the instrument
cluster adapt to the respective driving
mode.
Widgets in the instrument
cluster
Concept
Displays for specific functions can be displayed
in the tachometer in the instrument cluster.
The following displays can be selected:
Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.
Torque and
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Seat heating
Overview
Front
Seat heating
Rear
Seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each
temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
When ECO PRO is activated
the heating output is reduced.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, se
Control elements
Buttons and functions
Press: switches sound
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes
the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
Programmable memory
buttons.
Changing the waveband/
satellite radio.
Depending on the
