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How to Reset the iDrive System in the BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 F30, F31 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Warning light – error code

In this tutorial, you can see how to reset the iDrive system in the BMW 3 Series F30, a very simple and quick operation to perform, for example, if you have activated unwanted settings or in case of malfunction. First, make sure the system is actually on, then press and hold the "Mode" button and the volume knob simultaneously. Keep both buttons pressed until the display turns off, then release them and wait for the system to fully restart, which will take a few seconds.

Updated on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Open the Bonnet on the Lancia Y

To open the bonnet on this vehicle, follow these simple instructions: first, open the driver's door and locate the lever positioned just below the dashboard, marked with an image of the vehicle with the bonnet open. Pull this lever towards you until you hear a "click" indicating the bonnet is released. Next, exit the cabin and stand in front of the bonnet to disengage the safety catch and complete the opening. To do this, slightly lift the bonnet, locate the yellow lever underneath, and pull it to the left to fully release and open the bonnet.

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