Symbols used

precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.

protect the environment. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

*Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional Marks the end of a specific item of information.

*Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.

Symbols on vehicle components

section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.  Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

    See also:

    Closing
    Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate. Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, inj ...

    Interrupting the system
    Press the lever up or down, arrow 3: display 1 in the speedometer changes color In addition, the system is interrupted: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷ When the transmission position ...

    Dynamic, efficient and innovative: the new BMW 3 ActiveHybrid
    In autumn 2012 a further model will join the BMW 3-Series. In the new 3 ActiveHybrid - a full hybrid at the premium end of the sports sedan class - the innovative BMW ActiveHybrid powertrain techn ...