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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 Reducing fuel consumption

General information The vehicle contains advanced technologies for the reduction of consumption and emission values. Fuel consumption depends on a number of different factors. Carrying out certain measures, such as a moderate driving style and regular maintenance, can influence fuel consumption an

 Memory function

Concept The following settings can be stored and, if necessary, retrieved using the memory function: Seat position. Exterior mirror position. Height of the Head-up Display. General information Two memory locations with different settings can be set for each driver profile. The following settin

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