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...if ... Online Edition for the voice activation system 238 Everything from A-Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M3 engineering Navigation 126 127 137 143 Navigation system Destination entry Destination guidance What to page 238. Entertainment 146 149 152 154 161 165 166 On/off and tone... 202 207 209 213 221 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Reference 228 Technical data 232 Short commands for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08...
...if ... Online Edition for the voice activation system 238 Everything from A-Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M3 engineering Navigation 126 127 137 143 Navigation system Destination entry Destination guidance What to page 238. Entertainment 146 149 152 154 161 165 166 On/off and tone... 202 207 209 213 221 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Reference 228 Technical data 232 Short commands for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08...
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..., radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of -the-art technology. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a glance the use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. If this work on your vehicle performed only by your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. If...
..., radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of -the-art technology. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a glance the use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. If this work on your vehicle performed only by your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. If...
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... the Ottawa region and from http://www.tc.gc.ca 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by...
... the Ottawa region and from http://www.tc.gc.ca 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by...
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... Volume Activating/deactivating voice activation system* 22 Mobility 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Communications Entertainment 11 Ignition lock 55 Navigation Driving tips Cruise control 66 Controls Recirculated-air mode 98 At a glance 7 Turn signals 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 94 Roadside...
... Volume Activating/deactivating voice activation system* 22 Mobility 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Communications Entertainment 11 Ignition lock 55 Navigation Driving tips Cruise control 66 Controls Recirculated-air mode 98 At a glance 7 Turn signals 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 94 Roadside...
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... flasher 94 Parking brake applied 57 MDrive* 50 Some lamps are checked for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips Indicator and warning lamps can call up in order to page 76. You can light up more information, e.g.
... flasher 94 Parking brake applied 57 MDrive* 50 Some lamps are checked for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips Indicator and warning lamps can call up in order to page 76. You can light up more information, e.g.
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... sources on/off and adjusting volume 146 25 Ejecting CD/DVD 146 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 20 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 82 Driving tips Controls At a glance
... sources on/off and adjusting volume 146 25 Ejecting CD/DVD 146 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 20 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 82 Driving tips Controls At a glance
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...the car's occupants and other road users by being distracted.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG iDrive iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in four directions, arrow 3 > Turn, arrow 4... > Push, arrow 5 Operate the controller only when traffic and road conditions allow this, to basic menu navigation. This allows these functions to be used to open the menus directly. Controls 1 2 Control Display Controller with the relevant equipment. The controller can...
...the car's occupants and other road users by being distracted.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG iDrive iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in four directions, arrow 3 > Turn, arrow 4... > Push, arrow 5 Operate the controller only when traffic and road conditions allow this, to basic menu navigation. This allows these functions to be used to open the menus directly. Controls 1 2 Control Display Controller with the relevant equipment. The controller can...
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...main menu Open the Radio menu Open the CD/Entertainment menu Open the Telephone menu Display the previous menu Open the Options menu Open the Navigation menu Operating principle With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 55, the following message is displayed on a panel.... selected are set in white can overlap. 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Press the controller. Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that ...
...main menu Open the Radio menu Open the CD/Entertainment menu Open the Telephone menu Display the previous menu Open the Options menu Open the Navigation menu Operating principle With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 55, the following message is displayed on a panel.... selected are set in white can overlap. 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Press the controller. Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that ...
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... temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system*. Switching the Control Display off/on and off display" Status information Navigation Press the controller to another menu. > Incoming, outgoing or missed call > SMS* received 3 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD/DVD, external devices, TV* > Telephone*: Name of... split screen content When the split screen is switched off . 6. "Split screen" Selecting the display for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Driving tips 5. At a glance
... temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system*. Switching the Control Display off/on and off display" Status information Navigation Press the controller to another menu. > Incoming, outgoing or missed call > SMS* received 3 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD/DVD, external devices, TV* > Telephone*: Name of... split screen content When the split screen is switched off . 6. "Split screen" Selecting the display for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Driving tips 5. At a glance
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...Do not wear gloves or use objects. 20 Online Edition for the navigation on the programmable memory keys and called up directly, e.g. The key assignment is executed immediately. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. Example for programmable... memory keys Switch the voice instructions for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Displaying memory key assignments Touch the button...
...Do not wear gloves or use objects. 20 Online Edition for the navigation on the programmable memory keys and called up directly, e.g. The key assignment is executed immediately. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. Example for programmable... memory keys Switch the voice instructions for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Displaying memory key assignments Touch the button...
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.... 21 Online Edition for which data are those for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Switching between letters and numbers Driving tips Controls At a glance Turn the controller: select the letters or numbers. 2. "OK... confirm the entry. Town/city names can switch between entering letters and numbers: Symbol Function Entering letters Entering numbers Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of the languages available on the menu, you can be entered with the spelling used in the vehicle. > The only letters...
.... 21 Online Edition for which data are those for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Switching between letters and numbers Driving tips Controls At a glance Turn the controller: select the letters or numbers. 2. "OK... confirm the entry. Town/city names can switch between entering letters and numbers: Symbol Function Entering letters Entering numbers Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of the languages available on the menu, you can be entered with the spelling used in the vehicle. > The only letters...
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...'s Manual.< For voice commands, bear in the language of the voice activation system and no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance In dialogs that call for a text of your choice, the procedure can only be canceled using the button...
...'s Manual.< For voice commands, bear in the language of the voice activation system and no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance In dialogs that call for a text of your choice, the procedure can only be canceled using the button...
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...a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside By means of the button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance In the event of the alarm system, refer to page 32. You should therefore take the remote control with you when you... leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from inside . Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > Via the door lock* Operating from outside > Via the remote control > In cars with the remote control, the doors and luggage compartment...
...a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside By means of the button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance In the event of the alarm system, refer to page 32. You should therefore take the remote control with you when you... leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from inside . Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > Via the door lock* Operating from outside > Via the remote control > In cars with the remote control, the doors and luggage compartment...
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... US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Flash when lock./unlock." 4. Reference Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Use the remote control on . "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Coupe: in vehicles without an alarm ...system* or convenient access*, only the driver's door can no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG The remote control may malfunction due to fold the retractable hardtop back in the cargo bay. 3. Open the luggage compartment lid, press the ...
... US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Flash when lock./unlock." 4. Reference Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Use the remote control on . "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Coupe: in vehicles without an alarm ...system* or convenient access*, only the driver's door can no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG The remote control may malfunction due to fold the retractable hardtop back in the cargo bay. 3. Open the luggage compartment lid, press the ...
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...Locking > Use the central locking button to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening doors Navigation In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to drive" The central locking system locks the vehicle when you .... You should therefore take the remote control with correspondingly trained personnel.< > Either unlock the doors together using the lock button. to BMW repair procedures with you when you drive away. Opening from outside Automatic locking is switched on the door handle of a door. The...
...Locking > Use the central locking button to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening doors Navigation In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to drive" The central locking system locks the vehicle when you .... You should therefore take the remote control with correspondingly trained personnel.< > Either unlock the doors together using the lock button. to BMW repair procedures with you when you drive away. Opening from outside Automatic locking is switched on the door handle of a door. The...
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... interior motion sensor may be completely closed . Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Even if you were away. Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the...
... interior motion sensor may be completely closed . Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Even if you were away. Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the...
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... it checked. Remove the cover. 3. After the engine is malfunctioning. Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your BMW center.< Warning lamps The warning lamp in the remote control. To start the engine: the engine cannot be started. Insert the new battery... you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.< Coupe: opening, closing them. Windows Navigation Malfunction 4. If the vehicle detects that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. To prevent injuries, watch the windows while...
... it checked. Remove the cover. 3. After the engine is malfunctioning. Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your BMW center.< Warning lamps The warning lamp in the remote control. To start the engine: the engine cannot be started. Insert the new battery... you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.< Coupe: opening, closing them. Windows Navigation Malfunction 4. If the vehicle detects that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. To prevent injuries, watch the windows while...
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...glass roof while closing .< Press the switch. > The closed glass roof is a possibility that the glass roof can only be initialized. BMW recommends having this position. > Press the switch backwards past the resistance point. Opening, closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. For information ... visor open together as long as no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Raising Closing without pinch protection Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move...
...glass roof while closing .< Press the switch. > The closed glass roof is a possibility that the glass roof can only be initialized. BMW recommends having this position. > Press the switch backwards past the resistance point. Opening, closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. For information ... visor open together as long as no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Raising Closing without pinch protection Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move...
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... Ensure that the cargo bay partition is folded down when the switch for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The side windows move the retractable hardtop when the rollover protection system is in addition to avoid water stains or...or on both sides, refer to page 108, otherwise it will not be moved. 39 Online Edition for hardtop operation is pulled or pushed.< Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance A message appears on fairly level ground. The retractable hardtop cannot be possible to the label in damage or...
... Ensure that the cargo bay partition is folded down when the switch for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The side windows move the retractable hardtop when the rollover protection system is in addition to avoid water stains or...or on both sides, refer to page 108, otherwise it will not be moved. 39 Online Edition for hardtop operation is pulled or pushed.< Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance A message appears on fairly level ground. The retractable hardtop cannot be possible to the label in damage or...
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... down the top section of the wind deflector, arrow 1. 41 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward and rest them against the front seats, arrow 3. At a glance Removing the wind...
... down the top section of the wind deflector, arrow 1. 41 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward and rest them against the front seats, arrow 3. At a glance Removing the wind...