BMW 3: Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever position D, N, R
- Drive mode D.
- Neutral N.
- R is reverse.
With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, past a resistance point, if needed. The selector lever returns to the center position in each case.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent shifting to selector lever position R or the inadvertent shifting from selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Releasing the selector lever lock
Press the button.
Engaging P
Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary.
Press button P.
Steptronic transmission, Sport program and manual mode
Activate the Sport program/manual mode: Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D.
Manual mode:
- To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
- To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
End the sport program/manual mode: Push the selector lever to the right.
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High beams, headlight flasher,
turn signal
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
High beams off/headlight flasher, ar
Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and
brief wipe
Switching on
Press the lever up until the desired position is
reached.
Resting position of the wipers: position 0.
Rain sensor: position 1.
Normal wiper
Climate control
Automatic climate control
Temperature.
Recirculated-air mode.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
Switching off.
Defrost and defog the
windshield.
Rear window defroster.
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Parked-car ventilation
Concept
The car's interior can be cooled or heated before
driving off with the parked-car ventilation. Depending
on set temperature and ambient temperature,
the car's interior is ventilated or possibly
heated using the residual engine heat.
General information
The system can be switched on and off d
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Do not cover sensors, for instance with stickers,
bicycle racks.
Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching on/
