BMW 3: Messages
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arriving in the vehicle in list form.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
- Traffic messages.
- Check Control messages.
- Service requirements messages.
- Communication messages, for example emails, SMS text messages or reminders.
- Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service or the BMW Connected app.
- Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.
The number of messages is additionally displayed in the status field.
The Messages menu can also be created as Widget.
Retrieving messages
Via iDrive:
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Notifications".
3. Select the desired message.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can be deleted from the list.
Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Via iDrive:
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Notifications".
3. Select desired message, for instance. SMS.
4. 
Press the button.
5.
- "Delete this notification"
- "Delete all notifications"
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
- Select the applications, from which messages will be permitted.
- All messages or a limited time period for received messages.
Via iDrive:
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Notifications".
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings".
5. Select the desired setting.
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Time
Setting the time zone
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Time zone:".
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
Date
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Date:".
6. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
7. Press the Controller.
Speed warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds
the set speed limit again, after it has d
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Depending on the equipment
version: emergency brake
function, Active PDC
Concept
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of
collision.
General information
This function may not be available. Contact your
authorized dealer's service center or another qualified service center as to
whether this additional
function is curr
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 the front
doors are opened from the outside.
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is displayed in
