BMW 3 Series 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Data entry and data transfer into the vehicle
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort and individual settings can be stored in the vehicle and modified or reset at any time.
For example, this includes:
- Settings for the seat and steering wheel positions.
- Suspension and climate control settings.
If necessary, data can be transferred to the entertainment and communication system of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone.
This includes the following depending on the respective equipment:
- Multimedia data such as music, films or photos for playback in an integrated multimedia system.
- Address book data for use in conjunction with an integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system.
- Entered navigation destinations.
- Data on the use of Internet services.
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or is found on a device that has been connected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle, it can be deleted at any time.
This data is only transmitted to third parties upon personal request as part of the use of online services. The transmission depends on the selected settings for the use of the services.
Incorporation of mobile devices
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile devices connected to the vehicle, for instance smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle control elements.
The sound and picture from the mobile device can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain information is transferred to the mobile device at the same time. Depending on the type of incorporation, this includes, for instance position data and other general vehicle information. This optimizes the way in which selected apps, for instance navigation or music playback, work.
There is no further interaction between the mobile device and the vehicle, such as active access to vehicle data.
How the data will be processed further is determined by the provider of the particular app being used. The extent of the possible settings depends on the respective app and the operating system of the mobile device.
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the vehicle.
Electronic control units process data they
receive from vehicle sensors, self-generate or
exchange with each other. Some control units
are nec ...
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-veh ...
Other materials:
Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DTC C1231/31 Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
The steering angle sensor signal is sent to the skid control ECU through the
CAN communication system.
When there is a malfunction in the communication, it will be detected by the
diagnosis function.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INS ...
Problem symptoms table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptoms. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the ''Suspected Area''
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Rep ...
Managing mobile devices
General information
After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically
recognized and reconnected when
standby state is switched on.
After stored content on the SIM card or the
mobile phone, such as contacts, has been
detected, the data is transmitted to the vehicle
and can be used via iD ...
