BMW 3: Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are not available in a vehicle, for example because of the selected optional features or the country-specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
Your BMW service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle.
Status of the Owner's Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
After a software update in the vehicle
After a vehicle software update - such as, a Remote Software Upgrade - the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information.
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Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual.
Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
vehicle is d
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following
warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
Federal Emissions Syst
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Storage compartment in
the center console
Opening
Press onto the cover.
Closing
Pull the cover on the handle bar back.
Storage compartment in
the rear center console
With the corresponding equipment, the back of
the center console contains a storage compartment.
Center armrest, front
General information
A storage compartment is located in
Services
General information
If the vehicle has a wireless network connection,
this enables data to be exchanged between the
vehicle and other systems. The wireless network
connection is realized via an in-vehicle transmitter
and receiver unit or via personal mobile devices
brought into the vehicle, for inst
