10 Things you didn't know about the BMW 3-Series (F30 Generation)

Here are 10 hidden features of the BMW 3-Series that many buyers do not know. Some of these features are listed in the owner's manual of the vehicle, but many are not and they help provide buyers with a more satisfying car ownership experience. If you know of any additional hidden BMW 3-Series features, please list them in the comments section below. I hope you enjoy the video!

[neoblackcyptron]

There is one more hidden feature in the car. I found this out yesterday (accidentaly):
1) I put my car keys in my school bag.
2) I put the bag inside the car boot and tried shutting the boot.
3) The car never allowed me to shut the boot.
This is an amazing feature, that saved me from a lot of inconvenience. I marvel at BMWs design feature.
I owned my BMW 320i since May 2013. I found out about this feature accidentally yesterday 02/24/2023.

[tekshield]

I have a 2014 BMW 328D M Sport, and I just love it. I have had it for over 2 years without any issues. We recently drove to Vancouver WA from California, much of the way we cruised at 75 to 80 MPH. I averaged over 43 MPG. This is the perfect road trip car. Very comfortable and after adding the BAV Sound Speaker System the sound system is awesome.

[Arrbee]

I love the ding bell that sounds when you do anything in the car. I love it as I bought the 328i last week. Love every bit of it.

[BoomaLamba]

I own this exact car in the video lol we picked it from Country Chev a year ago, weird coincidence to stumble across this video

[RyoSaeba]

You can "force touch" the cruise control lever up or down to increase or decrease by 5mph at a time. So if you're going 72 and push the lever up all the way (you'll feel a "bump") it will go to 75. Do it again and it will go to 80, then 85, etc.

[randolphmahoney]

Nice video! One sad thing about BMW culture today is that they make an active effort to bind you to the dealer - even going so far as to include many installed features in some sort of "subscription" scheme. And looking in the owner's manual for oil quantity recommendations it has a phrase "Oil changes should be done only by authorized BMW dealers." HAHA...Really, Thank goodness for YouTube and guys like you who produce such useful videos so we can perform simple maintenance on our wonderful cars.

[simonshek]

"Show off to your friends and family members" lolwut.

[justas_]

the “unlock” is for you to add all the last 5 digits of your vin then you get more options

[neishatan]

Had my f30 for 5 years and only knew 3 of these. Thanks for the info.

[miketess]

Tip in the hood latch’s on BMWs more than a couple years old: There are two cables. One from the handle to the left latch, and another from the left latch to the right latch. So if only one side opens your cable fell off or broke. I suggest using some stainless cables and attach some “emergency release” cables to both. Run them down to under the engine splash shield and tuck them away.

[smokinhic]

New to the BMW fam. Learning and liking your video. Thanks

[ItsDeeJournee]

These are hidden features for people who don't own a BMW yet. 🙄

[slawekfastyn]

This is like an instruction manual in video form :)
When you were in the hidden menu, why didn't you UNLOCK the rest of the menu. Then you can see the speedometer, rev counter, fuel tank and some other features in digital form on the dashboard.... THAT is a hidden feature :)

[mwill]

FYI the 2x hood release is designed so you don't get dirty fingers trying to find the latch under the lip of the hood.

[brbhavepp]

So my 2013 328i has those features?! Wtf I wouldn't realize this for 100 years if I didn't watch this vid ty man

[HT-ueqb]

Another cool hidden feature of BMW is turn signals.

[nikeakle]

It wasn't mentioned in the video, so I'll mention it here. The Europe side parking light feature is still active. Europe isn't required to have side reflectors as in the USA, they use one-sided parking lights if on the side of the road. To do this: Turn OFF the car. Push and hold the turn signal either left or right and only one headlight/angel eye & one taillight will come on for that side. The other side of the car will be dark. This alerts drivers you are on the roadside without draining too much battery. Hope you find it fun and helpful.

[sixpooI]

another feature i found out about, is that when you press down the right pedal, the car will start to move foward. its a pretty cool feature that BMW incorporated, and you can use it to show off to your friends and family. you're welcome.

[HampTamp]

There was actually a few here I didn't know about. Thanks for sharing!

[EddieRvGuy]

Good video bro. Ignore all the haters! At the end of the day they’re making you money :)