BMW 3 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 3: Steptronic transmission

Concept

The Steptronic transmission combines the functions of an automatic transmission with the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.

Safety information

Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling, for instance with the parking brake.

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 Selector lever positions

Drive mode D Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation. All gears for forward travel are activated automatically. R is reverse Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is sta

 Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power for a short distance, for instance in a vehicle wash, or be pushed. Engaging selector lever position N 1. Switch on

 Shift paddles

Concept The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. General information Shifting The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine

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 Low coolant temperature

When the coolant temperature is low, for example after driving off, or in all-electric driving, the electric changeover valve is activated by the Body Domain Controller (BDC). The electrical changeover valve blocks the supply from the coolant circuit of the combustion engine. The coolant is now p

 BMW Touch Command

General information As an alternative to the touch screen, rear entertainment can also be operated with BMW Touch Command. For further information, see BMW Touch Command in the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Operation via BMW Touch Command BMW Touch Command can be connected to the left or right sc

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