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Mobility Replacing components
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
Vehicle battery
increased power consumption.◀
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 224, in the
service life of the battery.
engine compartment with the engine off.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
Battery replacement
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
Use approved vehicle batteries only
tings updated, e. g.:
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
▷ Seat and mirror memory: store the posi-
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
tions again.
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
▷ Time: update.
systems or functions may not be fully availa-
ble.◀
▷ Date: update.
▷ Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
After a battery replacement, have the battery
the system, refer to page 53.
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
Disposing of old batteries
available and that any Check Control mes-
sages of these comfort features are no longer
Have old batteries disposed of by your
displayed.
service center or bring them to a recy-
cling center.
Charging the battery
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
General information
that it does not tip over during transport.
Make sure that the battery is always suffi-
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
Fuses
The battery may need to be charged in the fol-
lowing cases:
Hints
▷ When making frequent short-distance
Replacing fuses
drives.
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
▷ If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe-
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi-
riods, longer than a month.
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re-
Hints
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Do not connect charging devices to the
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
12 volt socket in the vehicle
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac-
in the trunk.
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
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In the engine compartment
In the trunk
1. Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
the three cover screws, arrow 1.
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
2. Pull up the holder, arrow 2.
3. Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.
4. Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
Attaching the covers
1. When attaching the cover, make sure that
all four fasteners are engaged.
2. Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.
3. Press down on the holder and tighten the
three screws.
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Breakdown assistance
Vehicle features and options
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
For technical reasons, the Emergency
series. It also describes features that are not
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor-
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
able conditions.◀
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
Overview
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷ The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.
The button is located in the center console.
▷ The radio-ready state is switched on.
▷ The Assist system is functional.
Intelligent Emergency
Initiating an Emergency Request
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.
Request
2. Press the SOS button until the LED at the
The concept
button lights up green.
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re-
▷ The LED lights up green: an Emergency
quest can be made through this system.
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
General information
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab-
lished.
▷ The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
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When the emergency request is received
First aid kit
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
Note
further steps to help you.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
Check the expiration dates of the contents
BMW Response Center can take further
regularly and replace any expired items
steps to help you under certain circum-
promptly.
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Storage
Response Center which serve to deter-
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.
▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
The first aid kit is located in a compartment un-
automatically
der the cargo floor panel.
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re-
quest is automatically initiated immediately af-
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti-
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
Jump-starting
button.
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
Warning triangle
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca-
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in-
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce-
the trunk lid.
dure.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
Vehicles with hybrid drive cannot be used for
jump-starting.
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Preparation
Connecting the cables
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Be careful not to swap over the positive
and negative connector terminals
Make sure that there is no contact be-
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other-
Do not swap over the positive and negative
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
terminals of the connectors, otherwise there is
a danger that components of the hybrid sys-
1. Check whether the battery of the other ve-
tem or the vehicle's electronics may be irrepar-
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor-
ably damaged.
mation can be found on the battery.
Take note of the label next to the positive ter-
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
minal.◀
cle.
Before you begin, reel off all unnecessary elec-
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power
tronic systems/power consumers, such as the
consumers in both vehicles.
radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
1. Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
Connecting order
terminal.
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis-
tance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en-
or body ground of assisting vehicle.
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi-
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
tive terminal.
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in-
creased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
If the first starting attempt is not success-
battery negative terminal.
ful, wait a few minutes before making an-
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other attempt in order to allow the dis-
Do not lift the vehicle
charged battery to recharge.
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re-
verse order.
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po-
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Tow-starting and towing
Hints
Note
Light towing vehicle
Tow-starting and towing
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
not be possible to control the vehicle's re-
tions of the individual braking systems might
sponse.◀
lead to accidents.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
Steptronic transmission: transporting
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
your vehicle
cause damage.◀
Note
▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de-
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
pending on local regulations.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly
event of a breakdown.
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win-
Do not have the vehicle towed
dow.
Have your vehicle transported on a load-
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc-
Tow bar
cur.◀
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Tow truck
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.
▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
The vehicle should only be transported on a
that the tow rope is taut.
loading platform.
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To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
Screw thread for tow fitting
on the vehicle components when towing, al-
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car-
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
The tow fitting is located in a compartment un-
the Steptronic transmission.
der the cargo floor panel.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with
What to do after an accident
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
Hints
roads only.
After an accident
▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
After an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components such as orange colored
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
vehicle can occur.◀
with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu-
tion due to the system's high voltage.◀
Esliding fluids
Do not touch any fluids esliding from the
high-voltage battery, or the skin can sustain
chemical burns.◀
General information
If you are involved in an accident with your ve-
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:
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▷ Secure the crash site.
▷ Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.
▷ Engage selector lever position P, apply the
parking brake, and reel off the ignition or
deactivate drive readiness.
▷ Lock the vehicle after exiting.
▷ Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle.
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Mobility Care
Care
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
Vehicle features and options
high-pressure washers
This chapter describes all standard, country-
When using high-pressure washers, do not
specific and optional features offered with the
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
series. It also describes features that are not
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
Automatic car washes
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints
▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
Car washes
avoid paint damage.
▷ Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
General information
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
leaves in the area below the windshield when
may be damaged, depending on the width
the hood is raised.
of the vehicle.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
▷ Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam-
page 75, to avoid unintentional wiper acti-
age the vehicle.
vation.
▷ In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
Hints
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc-
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
When using steam jets or high-pressure
refer to page 49.
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
Guide rails in car washes
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main-
could be damaged.◀
tained. Holding them too close or using exces-
sively high pressures or temperatures can
Before driving into a car wash
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
then lead to long-term damage.
car wash, take the following steps:
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage selector lever position N.
3. Switch the engine off.
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In this way, the ignition remains switched
Vehicle care
on, and a Check-Control message is dis-
played.
Car care products
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
BMW recommends using care and cleaning
wash
products from BMW, since these have been
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
tested and approved.
otherwise, selector lever position P is en-
Car care and cleaning products
gaged and damages can result.◀
Follow the instructions on the container.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
when in selector lever position N. A signal
windows.
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi-
vehicle.
cles.
To activate drive readiness:
Cleansers can contain substances that are
1. Depress the brake pedal.
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Vehicle paint
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step-
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
Selector lever position
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con-
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af-
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre-
cally:
quency and extent of your car care to these
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
influences.
▷ After approx. 15 minutes.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im-
Headlights
mediately to prevent the finish from being al-
▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
tered or discolored.
acidic cleansers.
▷ Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
Leather care
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
with water.
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
▷ Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
ice scraper.
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
After washing the vehicle
surface.
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
To guard against discoloration, such as from
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
two months.
discs can occur.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-
Completely remove all residues on the win-
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
more visible.
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
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Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
grease will gradually break down the protective
silicon-containing car care products in order to
layer of the leather surface.
avoid damage or noises.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo-
Upholstery material care
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
Plastic components
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
These include:
with a suitable interior cleaner.
▷ Imitation leather surfaces.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
▷ Roofliner.
material vigorously.
▷ Lamp lenses.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
▷ Instrument cluster cover.
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
▷ Matt black spray-coated components.
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
▷ Painted parts in the interior.
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
closed.◀
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Caring for special components
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol-
Light-alloy wheels
vents
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac-
to surface damage.◀
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
Safety belts
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
components, such as the brake disk.
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chrome surfaces
Chemical cleaning
Carefully clean components such as the radia-
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
the webbing.◀
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic-
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
ularly when they have been exposed to road
belts clipped into their buckles.
salt.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
Rubber components
belts until they are dry.
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
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Carpets and floor mats
Long-term
No objects in the area around the pedals
For idle phases that last several weeks, park
the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi-
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
ble. Your service center can advise you on
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
what to consider when storing the vehicle for
function of the pedals could be impeded while
longer than six weeks.
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex-
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
tended periods with a low charging state
mats or other objects.
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe-
Only use floor mats that have been approved
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en-
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
floor.
charged. If necessary, charge the high-voltage
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-
battery by driving the vehicle. Check the
tened again after they were removed for clean-
charge level regularly, and if needed recharge
ing, e.g.◀
the high-voltage battery by driving the vehicle.
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte-
Don't allow battery charge status to drop too
rior for cleaning.
low - it will damage the battery.◀
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
Note
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
Follow the instructions for discharging the
forth in the direction of travel only.
high-voltage battery, refer to page 173.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af-
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
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Reference Technical data
Technical data
the selected options or country versions. This
Vehicle features and options
also applies to safety-related functions and
This chapter describes all standard, country-
systems. The respectively applicable country
specific and optional features offered with the
provisions must be observed when using the
series. It also describes features that are not
respective features and systems.
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
found in the approval documents, on informa-
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
from the service center.
for example, due to the selected special equip-
The information in the vehicle documents al-
ment, country version or country-specific
ways has priority.
measurement method. Detailed values can be
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
model version, equipment or country-specific
for example, due to the selected special equip-
measurement method.
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Width with mirrors
inches/mm
80/2,031
Width without mirrors
inches/mm
71.3/1,811
Height
inches/mm
56.3/1,429
Length
inches/mm
182.2/4,627
Wheelbase
inches/mm
110.6/2,810
Smallest turning radius diam.
ft/m
37.1/11.3
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Weights
ActiveHybrid 3
Approved gross vehicle weight
lbs/kg
4,815/2,184
Load
lbs/kg
900/408
Approved front axle load
lbs/kg
2,250/1,021
Approved rear axle load
lbs/kg
2,710/1,229
Approved roof load capacity
lbs/kg
165/75
Cargo area capacity
cu ft/l
13.8/390
Capacities
US gal/liters
Notes
Fuel tank, approx.
15/57
Fuel quality, refer to
page 190
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