BMW SERIE 3- User Manual

Exterior | 11 10 DISCOVER WHAT IT’S LIKE TO CATCH UP TO YOUR DREAMS.

WHEREVER YOU GO, AN INCREDIBLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE AWAITS. Exterior | 13 12 Experience heightened power to stay the course, on any course. Responsive handling is only the beginning: BMW’s impressive Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system is a collection of innovative traction and braking technologies...

FIERCELY PROTECTIVE OF ITS OWNER. Building on BMW’s distinguished safety record, the  Series Sedan’s broad array of active and passive safety features gives you peace of mind. Crisp handling, fade-resistant brakes and potent muscle help you avoid potential hazards; technologies like Xenon Adaptive ...

Interior | 19 18 The cockpit of the  Series is a fi nely honed command center that’s as practical as it is plush. The driver-oriented dashboard is the perfect example of how technology can enhance the driving experience.Take the leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel. Designed for a fi rm grip...

BMW believes in creating your own personal space. That’s why you can confi gure the  Series Sedan interior in a broad palette of colors and trims. Settle back in the eight-way supportive front seats, then create an equally rewarding environment for your ears. Listen to your favorite music on the Har...

In the rear cabin of the  Series, you’ll fi nd much more than just ample head- and legroom. The same level of exquisite craftsmanship found in front is repeated in the back, which is designed to accom-modate three passengers in comfort. Lower the center armrest, with its hidden dual cupholders, for ...

Valvetronic Instead of using a traditional throttle, Valvetronic technology in the i/i xDrive and TwinPower Turbo i/i xDrive lets the engine breathe more easily by var ying the lift height of the valves to regulate air intake. The result: improved cold starts, smoother running, and a sig...

BMW BluePerformance | 27 26 In , BMW introduced the td, powered by the fastest diesel engine in the world at the time. In those days, the common perception of diesel engines was that they were noisy, ran erratically, and left a trail of toxic pollution in their wake. However, BMW engineers we...

BMW EfficientDynamics Less emissions. More driving pleasure. Engines | 29 28 Portrait of an engineering masterpiece: the 335i/335i xDrive TwinPower Turbo engine produces 300 horsepower at 5800 rpm, and quickly develops 300 lb-ft of torque at 1200 rpm, which continues without fading through to the 50...

The Active Cruise Control system uses radar sensors in front to gauge the distance and speed of vehicles ahead of you. BMW gives you many ways to enjoy driving. First, you can keep your right foot fi rmly in control, alternating between the accelerator and the brake pedal. Second, on long stretches o...

xDrive | Dynamic Stability Control | 35 34 xDRIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE: THE POWER TO MASTER ANYTHING THAT CROSSES YOUR PATH. The intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system takes all-road traction to new heights while maintaining a BMW’s legendar y agility. On smooth, dr y roads, vehicles with xDrive have ...

Passive safety begins with the extremely rigid steel “safety cage” that surrounds the occupant compartment, with deformable crush tubes front and rear. In a severe crash, impact energy is absorbed and routed around the passenger cabin. Sensors throughout the vehicle measure both the severity of the ...

Find many more ways how BMW Assist makes ever y trip you take more enjoyable. When an upcoming ser vice need is detected, your BMW automatically transmits the relevant information to your BMW Ser vice Advisor, who then contacts you to arrange an appointment. Select not only the fastest, but also the...

 Standard  Optional  Not available with M Sport Package   Alpine White Non-metallic   A Crimson Red Non-metallic    Jet Black Non-metallic   Titanium Silver Metallic   Blue Water Metallic   A Deep Sea Blue Metallic   Le Mans Blue Metallic (requires M Sport Package)  ...

 Standard  Optional  AB Dark Burl Walnut Wood  A Light Burl Walnut Wood  B Aluminum Interior trims Please refer to the Recommended color combinations chart on the facing page for details on limitations and exclusivity when selecting 3 Series Sedan interior trim.  MG Glacier Silver Alumin...

Titanium Silver Metallic paint, Black Dakota Leather upholstery, Aluminum interior trim: a sophisticated interpretation of BMW advanced technology – and the  Series’ sport sedan legacy. For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optio...

 Standard equipment  Optional equipment  xDrive badges, located to the rear of the front wheel wells of the i xDrive and i xDrive, indicate that these BMWs are all-wheel-drive models.  BMW’s distinctive front kidney-shaped grille features a chrome surround. The vertical slats on the 335i, ...

 Standard equipment  Optional equipment  Three-spoke leather-wrapped multi- function sport steering wheel offers the convenient multi-functions of the standard steering wheel, in addition to the distinctive design element shown on the lower spoke of the steering wheel.  Three-spoke leather-wrapp...

 Standard equipment  Optional equipment  Power window buttons with “one-touch” up/down operation and exterior mirror adjustment controls are located conveniently to the left of the driver, allowing access that doesn’t require taking your eyes off of the road.  Heated front seats are a welcome fe...

Eight-way adjustable front sport seats make the driving experience more enjoyable. Side bolsters can be power-adjusted to fit your back comfortably while helping to hold you firm ly in place during cornering. (Eight-way power front sport seats with two-way manual headrests and thigh support are stan...

1 3 2  Impact-absorbing bumpers and com- pres sible “crush tubes” front and rear help absorb the force of impact in collisions up to nine mph, minimizing damage to the vehicle’s body and simplif ying repairs. Only at higher impact speeds do structural supports begin to deform, dissipating impact en...

32 8i    i x D riv e 33 5i 3 3 5 i x D ri ve  d Instrumentation and controls 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth ® phone controls (if so equipped)      3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function Sport steering wheel or M Sport steering wheel with aud...

32 8i 3 2 8 i x D riv e 33 5i 335i x D ri v e  d Sport Package (not available with M Sport Package) Star Spoke (Style 286) light alloy wheels, 17 x 8.0 front, 17 x 8.5 rear; 225/45 front, 255/40 rear run-flat 5 performance tires 6 (328i xDrive requires Sport Package)   Multi Spoke (Style 284) 1...

32 8i 32 8i x D ri ve 33 5i 33 5i x D ri ve  d Tires and wheels Tire dimensions standard 205/55 205/55 225/45 225/45 225/45 Wheel dimensions standard 16 x 7.0 16 x 7.0 17 x 8.0 17 x 8.0 17 x 8.0 Material standard light alloy light alloy light alloy light alloy light alloy Brakes Front – diameter ...

BMW Services 66 | 67 We constantly monitor your BMW’s needs – so you don’t have to. Tackling mountain switchbacks, the last thing you should be thinking about is the state of your brake pads. Thanks to BMW’s integrated on-board diagnos tics system, you will always know exactly when the next service ...

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