How to Use the Headlights on a BMW 3 Series?
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Here's how to use the headlights on a BMW 3 Series: 1. The turn signal lever is located on the left backside of the steering wheel, with the automatic headlight position at the top left of the center console. 2. Rotate the knob to the middle dot position for the parking lights. 3. Turn the knob to the position right of the parking lights to activate the low beams. 4. The low beam position allows adjustment of the headlight height via the knob on the right. 5. The button on the left side of the knob controls the fog lights - the left symbol indicates front fog lights, while the right symbol indicates rear fog lights. Taking the 2021 BMW 3 Series as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4719mm, width 1827mm, height 1459mm, with a wheelbase of 2851mm and a fuel tank capacity of 59 liters.
I drove a BMW 3 Series for several years, and the headlight controls were quite intuitive, mainly operated via the stalk on the left side of the steering wheel. Rotating the stalk switches modes: a slight turn to the left to the first position activates the daytime running lights, which stay on automatically without consuming much power—great for daytime safety and convenience. Turning it to the second position engages the low beams, ideal for nighttime driving or low-visibility conditions. To switch to high beams, simply push the stalk toward the steering wheel once, but avoid using them unnecessarily in the city to prevent blinding others. For turn signals, a light tap left or right triggers a flash, while pushing it all the way keeps the signal on until it automatically resets, which is very convenient. In foggy conditions, locate the fog light button on the lighting panel to separately activate the front or rear fog lights, improving visibility. Always keep an eye on the dashboard indicators—if the yellow light for automatic mode illuminates, the system may not detect ambient light correctly, so manual adjustment is necessary to avoid errors. I find BMW’s automatic headlight feature the smartest—it adjusts automatically when starting the car and is especially reliable in rain or fog. Just remember to check the bulbs for dust buildup every six months to ensure optimal brightness and safety.
