BMW 3: Power windows
Safety information
Warning When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
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Power windows
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Safety switch
Functional requirements
The windows can be operated under the following conditions.
- Standby state is switched on.
- Drive-ready state is switched on.
- The vehicle key is in the car's interior.
Opening
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Press the switch to the
resistance
point.The window opens while the switch is being held.
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Press the switch beyond the
resistance
point.The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key.
Closing
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Pull the switch to the
resistance
point.The window closes while the switch is being held.
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Pull the switch beyond the
resistance
point.The window closes automatically if the door is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Convenient closing with the vehicle key.
Closing via Comfort Access.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body parts becoming jammed between the door frame and window while a window is being closed.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a window is being closed, the closing action is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety information
Warning Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury.
Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the jam protection system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
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Pull the switch past the
resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam protection.
If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
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Pull the switch past the
resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold
it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Safety switch
Concept
The safety switch can be used to prevent children, for instance from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automatically.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.
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Glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are operated
using the same switch.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk
Seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected
movements of the seat. Vehicle control
could be lost. There is a risk of accident.
Only adjust the seat on the driver
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Emergency Request
Intelligent emergency call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Request
can be triggered automatically by the system
or manually.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
The Intelligent Assist system establishes a connection
with the BMW Response Center.
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Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may malfunction
under the following circumstances:
The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitt
