BMW 3 Series 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Power windows
Safety information
Warning When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
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Power windows
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Safety switch
Functional requirements
The windows can be operated under the following conditions.
- Standby state is switched on.
- Drive-ready state is switched on.
- The vehicle key is in the car's interior.
Opening
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Press the switch to the
resistance
point.The window opens while the switch is being held.
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Press the switch beyond the
resistance
point.The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key.
Closing
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Pull the switch to the
resistance
point.The window closes while the switch is being held.
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Pull the switch beyond the
resistance
point.The window closes automatically if the door is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Convenient closing with the vehicle key.
Closing via Comfort Access.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body parts becoming jammed between the door frame and window while a window is being closed.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a window is being closed, the closing action is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety information
Warning Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury.
Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the jam protection system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
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Pull the switch past the
resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam protection.
If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
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Pull the switch past the
resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold
it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Safety switch
Concept
The safety switch can be used to prevent children, for instance from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automatically.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.
Indicator light on the interior
mirror
The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion se ...
Glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are operated
using the same switch.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
HINT:
See page FU-1.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-6)
5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See page
WW-4)
6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See page WW-4)
7. REMOVE FRO ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE BLOWER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws and the blower assembly.
2. REMOVE MODE DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws and the mode damper servo
sub-assembly.
3. REMOVE AIRMIX DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws and the airmix damper servo
sub-as ...
Battery
Check the battery as follows:
Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable an ...
