BMW 3: Lights and lighting
Switches in the vehicle
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The light switch element is located next to the steering wheel.
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Front fog lights.
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Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
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Parking lights.
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Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.
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Low beams.
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Instrument lighting.
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Right roadside parking light.
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Left roadside parking light.
Automatic headlight control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness, for example in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
If the low beams are switched on manually, the automatic headlight control is deactivated.
Activating
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Press the button on the light
switch element.
The LED in the button lights up.
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The indicator light in the
instrument cluster
is illuminated when the low beams are
switched on.
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment of lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. In these situations, switch the lights on manually.
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Parking lights, low beams
and roadside parking lights
General information
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-ready
state is switched off, the exterior lighting is
automatically switched off.
Parking lights
General information
The parking light
Welcome lights
General information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting
of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Exterior lighting".
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Adaptive light functions
Concept
Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumination
of the roadway.
General information
The adaptive light functions may consist of one
system or multiple systems, depending on the
equipment
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Areas to be avoided
Concept
Areas that should be driven around can be specified
as areas to be avoided.
General information
Stored areas to be avoided can be activated and
deactivated.
Defining an area to be avoided
1. Select the area to be bypassed on the map.
2. Press the button on the
Controller.
3. Press the Co
Vehicle identification number
Engine compartment
The vehicle identification number can be found
in the engine compartment, on the right-hand
side of the vehicle.
Windshield
The vehicle identification number can also be
found behind the windshield.
iDrive
It is also possible to display the vehicle identification
number via iD
