BMW 3 Series 2018-2022 Owners Manual: General information
Media at a glance
You can use various media formats to call up the content in the Owner's Manual. The following Owner's Manual media formats are available:
- Printed Owner's Manual.
- Integrated Owner's Manual in the 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.
Printed Owner's Manual
Concept
The printed Owner's Manual describes all standard, country-specific, and optional features offered with the series.
General information
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service center.
Supplementary Owner's Manuals
Also follow the Supplementary Owner's Manuals, which are included in addition to the onboard literature.
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes
features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed
on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's ...
Other materials:
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback during
a rear-end collision, the head
restraint moves slightly forward
and upward to help reduce the
risk of whiplash on the seat occupant
Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head rest ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered
acceptable. Replace the belt if there are any
missing ribs.
2. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID ...
Diagnostic trouble code chart
1. DTC CHECK
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check ,
check the suspected area listed for that code in the table
below, and proceed to the appropriate page.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
DTC No.
Detection Item
Suspect Area
B1244
Light Se ...
