2012 BMW 3 Series Coupe CONV iDrive Owners Manual

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Audio device, external 127 Automatic – air distribution 118 – air volume 118 – cruise control 73, 75 – headlamp control 110 Automatic car washes 266 Automatic climate control 116 Automatic curb monitor 55 Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High- beam Assistant 113 Automatic recirculated air control AUC 118 Automatic Service Request 232 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 – interlock 64 – overriding selector lever Air supply – automatic climate control 117 – ventilation 119 Air vents 116 Air volume 118 AKI, refer to Fuel grade 237 Alarm system 37 – avoiding unintentional alarms 38 – interior motion sensor 38 – switching off an alarm 37 – tilt alarm sensor 37 ALL program 119 All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 258 All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99 Ambient air, refer to Recirculated air mode 118 Antifreeze – coolant 263 – washer fluid 72 Antilock Brake System ABS 97 Anti-theft alarm system, refer lock 66 to Alarm system 37 Appointments, refer to Calendar 223 Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 287 Approved engine oils 262 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 287 – shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 64 – sport program 65 – towing 279 – tow-starting 279 AUTO program for automatic climate control 118 Launch Control 70 Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5 Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 276 Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate control 120 Active Cruise Control 75 – indicator lamp 78 – malfunction 79 – selecting distance 77 – sensor 78 Active steering 105 Adaptive brake lamp – Brake Force Display 106 Adaptive Light Control 112 Additives – coolant 263 – engine oil 262 Address, entering 150, 156 Address for navigation – entering 150 Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 117 Adjusting the thigh support 49 Airbags 107 – indicator/warning lamp 108 – sitting safely 47 Air conditioning mode – automatic climate control 117 – ventilation 119 298 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGEverything from A to Z Reference Belt tensioner, refer to Safety Brakes, refer to Braking AUX-IN – port 127 Available services 232 Average fuel consumption 84 – setting the units 87 Average speed 84 Avoid highways in navigation 159 Avoiding unintentional alarms 38 Axle loads, refer to Weights 287 Backrest contour, refer to Lumbar support 49 Backrests, refer to Seat adjustment 48 Backrest width adjustment 49 Back seats – refer to Rear seats 51 Bag holder 131 Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 277 Bar, refer to Towing methods 280 belts 53 Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 128 Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 82 Blinds, refer to Roller sunblinds 126 Blower, refer to Air volume 118 Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 205 BMW – car shampoo 269 BMW Assist 228 – updating 232 BMW Homepage 4 BMW Info 222 BMW Maintenance System 264 BMW Online 230 BMW webpage 4 Bottle holders, refer to Cupholders 128 Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 97 Brake fluid, refer to Service Base plate for telephone or requirements 87 mobile phone – refer to Snap-in adapter 216 – refer to Snap-in adapter in the center armrest storage compartment 126 Battery 274 – charging 274 – disposal 40, 275 – jump-starting 278 – remote control 30 – replacing 274 – temporary power failure 274 Battery renewal – remote control 40 – remote control for vehicle 40 Being towed 279 Belt hand-over 54 – pinch protection system 54 Belts, refer to Safety belts 53 Brake Force Display 106 Brake lamps – Brake Force Display 106 Brake pads 138 – breaking in 138 Brake pedal, refer to Braking safely 140 Brake rotors 141 – brakes 138 – breaking in 138 Brakes – ABS 97 – BMW Maintenance System 264 – Brake Force Display 106 – breaking in 138 – parking brake 63 – service requirements 87 safely 140 Brake system 138 – BMW Maintenance System 264 – breaking in 138 – disc brakes 141 Breakdown services, refer to Roadside Assistance 277 Breaking in the clutch 138 Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and differential 138 Break-in period 138 Brightness of the Control Display 94 Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 270 Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 61 Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Calendar 223 – displaying appointment 223 – selecting calendar day 223 California Proposition 65 warning 6 Call – accepting 209 – ending 210 – muting the microphone 211 – rejecting 209 Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 210 Calling, refer to Telephone owner's manual Calls – with multiple parties 210 Can holders, refer to Cupholders 128 Capacities 289 Capacity of the cargo area 287 Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 274 299 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGReference Everything from A to Z Car care, refer to Care 266 Care 266 – automatic car washes 266 – care products 266 – carpets 269 – CD/DVD drives 269 – chrome parts 268 – displays 269 – exterior 266 – fine wood parts 269 – headlamps 267 – high-pressure washer 267 – interior 268 – leather 268 – light-alloy wheels 268 – paintwork 267 – plastic parts 269 – retractable hardtop 267 – rubber seals 268 – safety belts 269 – sensors and cameras 269 – upholstery and cloth trim 268 – washing the car manually 267 – windows 267 Cargo, securing 143 Cargo area – capacity 287 – Comfort Access 39 – folding up the floor panel 132 – lamp, refer to Interior lamps 114 – opening from inside 35 – opening from outside 36 Cargo loading 141 – securing cargo 143 – stowing cargo 142 – vehicle 141 Car jack – jacking points 274 Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30 300 Car phone – installation location, refer to Center armrest 126 – refer to separate Owner's Manual Car phone, refer to Telephone 204 Car shampoo 269 Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 140 Center armrest 126 Center brake lamp – replacing bulb 273 Center console, refer to Around the center console 14 Central locking – from inside 35 – from outside 31 Central locking system 31 – Comfort Access 38 – hotel function 36 – setting unlocking characteristics 32 Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 129 Cleaning headlamps 72 – washer fluid 72 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 266 Climate control – automatic air distribution 118 Clock 82 – 12h/24h mode 91 – setting the time and date 90 – setting time 90 Closing – from inside 35 – from outside 32 Clothes hooks 127 Cockpit 10 Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 62 Comfort Access 38 – replacing the battery 40 Comfort access, refer to Comfort Access 38 Changes, technical, refer to Comfort area, refer to Around For your own safety 5 Changing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 270 Changing gears 68 Changing the language on the Control Display 94 Changing the measurement units on the Control Display 87 Changing wheels 273 Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 259 Check Control 92 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58 Child restraint systems 57 Child seats, refer to Transporting children safely 57 Chrome parts 269 Chrome polish 269 the center console 14 Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 61 Compass 124 Computer 84 – displays on Control Display 84 Computer, refer to iDrive 18 Concierge service 229 Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 141 Condition Based Service CBS 264 Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 30 Confirmation signal for vehicle locking/unlocking 33 ConnectedDrive 228 Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 129 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGConsumption, refer to Cooling system, refer to Deadlocking, refer to Everything from A to Z Reference Average fuel consumption 84 Contacts 218 – deleting 220, 227 – exporting/importing 227 – new contact 219 Control Center, refer to iDrive 18 Control Display 19 – switching off 19 Control Display, refer to iDrive 18 – adjusting brightness 94 Controller, refer to iDrive 18 Controls and displays 10 Control unit, refer to iDrive 18 Convenient loading in Convertible 33 Convenient opening and closing – glass roof 32 – glass roof with Comfort Access 39 – retractable hardtop 32 – windows 32 – windows with Comfort Access 39 – with Comfort Access 39 Convertible – bag holder 131 – convenient loading 33 – enlarging cargo area 130 – folding down rear backrest 130 – retractable hardtop 43 – rollover protection system 109 – securing cargo 143 – stowing cargo 142 Coolant 263 – checking level 263 Coolant temperature 263 Cooling, maximum 117 Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 263 Coolant 263 Copyright 2 Corner-illuminating lamps – replacing bulbs 271 Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 112 Correct tires 257 Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114 Criteria for route 159 Cross-hairs in navigation 155 Cruise control 73 – active 75 – malfunction 75 Cruise control, refer to Active Cruise Control 75 Cruising range 84 Cupholders 128 Curb weight, refer to Weights 287 Customer Relations 231 Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 114 Data, technical 284 – capacities 289 – dimensions 285 – engine 284 – weights 287 Data memory 265 Data transfer 232 Date – date format 91 – setting 91 Daytime running lights 111 – replacing bulbs 271 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 97 Deactivating front passenger airbags 107 Locking 32 Defect – door lock 34 – fuel filler flap 236 – glass roof 42 Defining a home address 219 Destination, entering by town/ city name 150 Destination address – entering 150, 156 Destination entry via BMW Assist 155 Destination for navigation – entering by voice 156 – entering via map 155 – entry 150 – home address 153 – manual entry 150 Destination guidance 159 – bypassing a route section 160 – changing specified route 159 – continuing 159 – starting 159 – voice instructions 161 – volume of voice instructions 161 Digital clock 82 Digital compass 124 Dimensions 285 Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 71 Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 161 Directory for navigation, refer to Address book 152 Displacement, refer to Engine data 284 Display, refer to iDrive controls 18 Displaying contact pictures 219 Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 114 301 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGDSC Dynamic Stability Emergency operation, refer to Reference Everything from A to Z Displays – on the Control Display 18 Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Displays and controls 10 Disposal – coolant 263 – remote control battery 40 – vehicle battery 275 Distance remaining to service, refer to Service requirements 87 Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 96 Control 97 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 98 – indicator/warning lamp 98 Dynamic Brake Control DBC 97 Dynamic destination guidance 166 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97 – indicator/warning lamp 98 Door key, refer to Remote EBV Electronic brake-force control with integrated key 30 Door lock 34 Doors, emergency operation 34 DOT Quality Grades 255 Draft-free ventilation 120 Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 128 Drive mode 68 Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97 Drive-off assistant 100 Driving dynamics control 69 Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 110 Driving notes 138 Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 100 Driving stability control systems 97 Driving through water 140 Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 138 Dry air, refer to Cooling function 119 distribution 97 Electrical defect – 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 69 Electrical malfunction – door lock 34 – driver's door 34 – fuel filler flap 236 – glass roof 42 Electric seat adjustment 49 Electric steering wheel lock – with Comfort Access 39 Electronic brake-force distribution EBV 97 Electronic oil level check 260 Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97 E-mail 222 Emergency actuation, automatic transmission, refer to Overriding selector lever lock 66 Emergency operation – fuel filler flap, manual release 236 302 Closing manually – glass roof 42 Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation – door lock 34 Emergency release – trunk lid from inside 36 Emergency Request 276 Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 277 Energy, saving – saving fuel 138 Engine – breaking in 138 – data 284 – overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 263 – speed 284 – starting 62 – starting, Comfort Access 38 – switching off 63 Engine compartment 259 Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 263 Engine oil – adding 262 – additives, refer to Approved engine oils 262 – alternative oil types 263 – approved engine oils 262 – BMW Maintenance System 264 – capacity 289 – checking level 260 – intervals between changes, refer to Service requirements 87 Engine output, refer to Engine data 284 Engine speed, refer to Engine data 284 Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGEverything from A to Z Reference Entering the postal code for Flash when locking/ navigation 151 Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114 Entry map for destination 155 ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97 Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 140 Exterior mirrors 55 – adjusting 55 – automatic dimming feature 56 – automatic heating 55 – folding in and out 55 External audio device 127 Eyes – for tow-starting and towing away 279 – for tying down loads 143 Failure messages, refer to Check Control 92 Failure of an electrical consumer 275 False alarm – avoiding unintentional alarm 38 – switching off an alarm 37 Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 53 Fastest route for navigation 159 Fault messages, refer to Check Control 92 Filter – refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic climate control 120 First aid pouch 277 Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 61 unlocking 33 Flat tire – Run-flat tires 258 – Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 – indicating a flat tire 101 – indicator/warning lamp 101 – initialization 100 – snow chains 100, 258 – system limits 100 Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 256 Fluid reservoir, refer to Washer fluid reservoir 72 Fog lamps 114 – indicator lamp 13, 114 Folding up the floor panel 132 Footwell lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114 For your own safety 5 Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99 Front airbags 107 FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 100 Fuel 237 – average consumption 84 – gauge 83 – high-quality brands 237 – quality 237 – specifications 237 – tank contents, refer to Capacities 289 Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 83 Fuel consumption indicator – average fuel consumption 84 Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 83 Fuel filler flap 236 – releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 236 Fuses 275 Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 122 Gasoline – refer to Average consumption 84 Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 237 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 83 Gas station recommendations 161 Gear indicator, automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 Gear indicator, refer to Displays in the instrument cluster 67 Gearshift lever 66 – automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 – manual transmission 64 Gearshifts – automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 – manual transmission 64 General driving notes 139 Glass roof, electric 41 – closing after electrical malfunction 42 – convenient opening and closing 32, 34 – convenient opening and closing with Comfort Access 39 – initializing 42 – opening, closing 42 – pinch protection system 42 – power failure 42 – remote control 32 – tilting 41 Glove compartment 126 GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 148 303 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGReference Everything from A to Z Grills 116 Gross vehicle weight, refer to High-pressure washer 266, 267 High water, refer to Driving through water 140 Highways, refer to Route criteria 159 Hill Descent Control HDC 99 Hills 141 Holders for cups 128 Homepage BMW 4 Hood 260 Hooks for shopping bags 131 Horn 10, 11 Hotel function, refer to Locking or unlocking separately 36 Hot exhaust system 140 Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control 97 Hydroplaning 140 Ice warning, refer to Outside temperature warning 82 Identification marks – Run-flat tires 258 – tire coding 255 iDrive 18 – adjusting brightness 94 – changing date and time 90 – changing language 94 – changing settings 94 – changing units of measure and display format 87 – controls 18 – menu guidance 19 – operating principle 18 – overview 18 – start menu 19 – status information 21 iDrive operating principle 18 Ignition 62 – switched off 62 – switched on 62 Weights 287 Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63 Hands-free system 14, 213 Hazard warning flashers 14 HDC Hill Descent Control 99 Head airbags 107 Headlamp control, automatic 110 Headlamp flasher 71 – indicator lamp 11, 13 Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 112 Head restraints 50 – rear, removing 51 – sitting safely 47 Heated – mirrors 55 – rear window 119 – seats 53 – steering wheel 56 Heating – mirrors 55 – rear window 119 – seats 53 – steering wheel 56 Heating and ventilation, refer to Climate 116 Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 142 Height, refer to Dimensions 285 Height adjustment – seats 48 – steering wheel 56 High-beam Assistant 113 High beams 112 – headlamp flasher 112 – indicator lamp 13 High beams and low beams, automatic, refer to High- beam Assistant 113 304 Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 30 Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 61 Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 62 Ignition lock 61 Imprint 2 Incoming call 209 Indicator and warning lamps 13 – Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 239 Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102 Initializing – after power failure 274 – compass, refer to Calibrating 125 – Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 – glass roof 42 – refer to Setting the time and date 90 Installation location – telephone 126 Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice instructions 161 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument cluster, refer to Cockpit 10 Instrument combination, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 114 Integrated key 30 Integrated universal remote control 122 Interactive map 155 Interior lamps 114 – remote control 33 Interior motion sensor 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGInterior rearview mirror 56 – automatic dimming feature 56 – compass 124 Interlock, refer to Disengaging the remote control 64 Intermittent mode of the wipers 71 Intersection, entering, navigation 151 Jacking points 274 Joystick, refer to iDrive 18 Jumpering, refer to Jump- starting 278 Jump-starting 278 Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control 30 Keyless go, refer to Comfort Access 38 Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 38 Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 30 Keypad dialing 212 Kickdown 65 – automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 Knock control 237 Lamps – automatic headlamp control 110 – parking lamps/low beams 110 Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 270 Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 53 Everything from A to Z Reference Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 143 Last destinations 153 LATCH child restraint fixing system 58 Launch Control 70 Leather care 268 LED Light-emitting diodes 271 Length, refer to Dimensions 285 Low-beam headlamps 110 – automatic 110 Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 49 Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 143 Lumbar support 49 M+S tires, refer to Winter License plate lamp, replacing tires 258 bulb 273 Light – high-beam assistant 113 Light-alloy wheels 268 Light-emitting diodes LED 271 Lighter 129 – connecting electrical appliances 129 Lighting – instruments 114 – lamps and bulbs 270 – vehicle, refer to Lamps 110 Light switch 110 Limit, refer to Speed limit 93 Load 142 Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 143 Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 35 Locking – adjusting confirmation signal 33 – from inside 35 – from outside 32 – without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 38 Locking and unlocking doors – confirmation signals 33 – from inside 35 – from outside 32 Low beam control, refer to High-beam Assistant 113 Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Maintenance system 264 Malfunction – automatic transmission with Steptronic 66 – tires 101 Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 92 Manual car wash 267 Manually unlocking parking lock 69 Manual mode, automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 Manual operation – door lock 34 – driver's door 34 – fuel filler flap 236 – glass roof 42 – parking lock 69 – parking lock, automatic transmission 66 Manual transmission 64 Map for navigation – changing scale 163 – entering destination 155 Map view 162 305 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGReference Everything from A to Z Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 30 Maximum cooling 117 Maximum speed – with winter tires 258 Measurements, refer to Dimensions 285 Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53 MENU button 18 Menus, refer to iDrive 18 Messages 220 Messages from the Concierge service 221 Microfilter – BMW Maintenance System 264 – for automatic climate control 120 Mobile phone – adjusting volume 209 – connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 205 – installation location, refer to Center armrest 126 – operation 209 – pairing 205 – refer to separate Owner's Manual – suitable mobile phones 204 – unpairing 207 – what to do if…. 208 Mobile phone, installation location, refer to Center armrest 126 Mobile phone, refer to Telephone 204 Mobile phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Microfilter/activated-charcoal Modifications, technical, refer filter – BMW Maintenance System 264 Microphone – telephone 14 – voice commands 14 Mirror dimming feature 56 Mirrors 55 – automatic curb monitor 55 – exterior mirrors 55 – heating 55 – interior rearview mirror 56 – memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53 Mirrors, folding in before entering a car wash 55 306 to For your own safety 5 Monitor, refer to iDrive controls 18 Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 100 Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch – refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 71 – refer to Wiper system 71 Multimedia screen, refer to iDrive 18 My Info 221 Navigation – starting destination guidance after entering a destination 152 – storing current position 152 – voice activation 156 Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice instructions on/off 161 Navigation data 148 Navigation system 148 – address book 152 – bypassing a route section 160 – continuing destination guidance 159 – destination entry 150 – dynamic destination guidance 166 – entering a destination by voice 156 – entering a destination manually 150 – frequently asked questions 167 – gas station recommendations 161 – planning a trip 157 – route list 160 – selecting destination via map 155 – selecting route criteria 159 – special destinations 153 – starting destination guidance 159 – terminating destination guidance 159 – traffic bulletins 163 – voice instructions 161 – volume adjustment 161 Neck support, refer to Head restraints 50 Nets, refer to Storage compartments 127 Neutral 67 New tires 257 Next Service indicator, refer to Condition Based Service CBS 264 North-facing map 162 Notes 224 Nozzles 116 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGEverything from A to Z Reference Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 284 Nylon rope, refer to Tow Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 263 Overriding selector lever rope 280 lock 66 OBD socket, refer to Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 265 Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 237 Odometer 82 Office 217 – current office 217 – what to do if…. 225 Oil, refer to Engine oil 260 Oil consumption 260 Oil level 260 Old batteries, refer to Disposal 275 Onboard vehicle tool kit 270 Opening and closing – Comfort Access 38 – from inside 35 – from outside 32 – using the door lock 34 – using the remote control 32 Opening and closing retractable hardtop 44 Options, selecting for navigation 159 Paintwork care 267 Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 96 Park Distance Control PDC 96 Parked car ventilation 120 – preselecting switch-on times 120 – switching on and off directly 120 Parking – vehicle 63 Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 96 Parking brake 63 – indicator lamp 63 Parking lamps 110 – replacing bulbs 271 Parking lamps/low beams 110 Parts and accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5 Passenger side mirror tilt function 55 Pathway lighting 111 Personal information, refer to Orientation menu, refer to Office 217 Start menu 19 Outlets – refer to Ventilation 119 Output, refer to Engine data 284 Outside-air mode – automatic climate control 118 Outside temperature display 82 – changing unit of measure 87 – in computer 87 Outside temperature warning 82 Personal Profile 30 Phone numbers – dialing 210 Pinch protection system – glass roof, electric 42 – windows 41 Polish 269 Pollen – refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic climate control 120 Power failure 274 Power windows 40 Power windows, refer to Windows 40 Pressure, tires 239 Pressure monitoring, tires 100 – Flat Tire Monitor 100 Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102 Programmable buttons on the steering wheel 11 Programmable memory keys 23 Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system – glass roof, electric 42 – windows 41 Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 277 Puncture – Flat Tire Monitor 100 Radio position, refer to Radio readiness 61 Radio readiness 61 – switched off 62 – switched on 61 Radio-remote key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 30 Rain sensor 72 Reading aloud 225 Reading lamps 115 Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 272 Rear seats – adjusting head restraints 51 – folding down backrests 130 Rear ventilation 120 Rearview mirror, refer to Mirrors 55 Rear window defroster 119 Rear window roller blind, refer to Roller sunblinds 126 Recirculated air mode 118 307 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGReference Everything from A to Z Road map 162 Roadside Assistance 229, 277 Roadside parking lamps 112 – replacing bulbs 271 Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 87 Roller sunblinds 126 Rollover protection system, Convertible 109 – resetting 109 Roof load capacity 287 Roof-mounted luggage rack 143 Run-flat tires 258 – continuing driving with a damaged tire 101 – flat tire 101 – Flat Tire Monitor 101 – inflation pressure 239 – new tires 257 – tire replacement 257 – winter tires 258 Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat tires 258 Rope, refer to Tow-starting, Safety-belt height towing away 280 Rotary/pushbutton, refer to iDrive 18 Route 159, 160 – bypassing sections 160 – changing 159, 160 – changing criteria 159 – displaying streets or towns/ cities 160 – map view 162 – selecting 159 Route instructions, refer to Destination guidance through voice instructions 161 adjustment 54 Safety belts 53 – belt hand-over 54 – damage 54 – indicator/warning lamp 54 – reminder 54 – sitting safely 47 Safety systems – airbags 107 – Antilock Brake System ABS 97 – brake system 97 – driving stability control 97 – Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97 Route map, refer to Map – rollover protection system, view 162 Route section, changing 160 Route selection 159 RSC Runflat System Component, refer to Run- flat tires 258 Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat tires 258 Convertible 109 – safety belts 53 Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 258 Saving fuel 138 Screen, refer to iDrive controls 18 Screw thread for tow fitting 279 Seat adjustment – electric 49 – mechanical 48 Seat and mirror memory 53 Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated air mode 118 Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 48 Redialing 212 Refueling 236 Releasing – hood 260 Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 84 Reminders 224 Remote control 30 – battery renewal 40 – Comfort Access 38 – garage door opener 122 – malfunction 34, 39 – removing from the ignition lock 61 – service data 264 – trunk lid 33 Replacement fuses, refer to Fuses 275 Replacement remote control 30 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 270 Replacing tires 257 Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 257 Reporting safety defects 7 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 83 Restraint systems – for children 57 – refer to Safety belts 53 Retractable hardtop 43 – care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure – convenient opening and closing 32 – remote control 32 Reverse gear 67 – automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 – manual transmission 64 308 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGSeat belt reminder, refer to Fasten safety belts reminder 54 Seat heating 53 Seats 48 – adjusting electrically 49 – adjusting the seats 48 – heating 53 – memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53 – saving a setting, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53 – sitting safely 47 Securing cargo 133, 134 Securing the vehicle – from inside 35 – from outside 32 Selecting distance for Active Cruise Control 77 Selecting new scale for navigation 163 Selector lever – automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever positions, shiftlock 64 Selector lever positions 66 – automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 Everything from A to Z Reference Settings and information 86 Settings for the map view 163 Setting times, refer to Preselecting switch-on times 120 Shifting 68 – 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 68 Shifting gears – automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 – manual transmission 64 Shift into a drive position, refer to selector lever positions 66 Shiftlock – automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector lever positions 64 Shift paddles on the steering wheel 68 Snap-in adapter, refer to Center armrest storage compartment 126 Socket, Onboard Diagnosis OBD 265 Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 129 SOS, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 276 Spare fuses 275 Special destinations 153 Special destinations, displaying 155 Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 262 Specified engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 262 Speed – Run-flat tires 101 – with winter tires 258 Speed limit 93 Speed limit warning, refer to Short commands for the voice activation system 290 Speed limit 93 Speedo, refer to Short route in navigation, refer Speedometer 12 to Selecting route 159 Side airbags 107 Side windows, refer to Windows 40 Signal horn, refer to Service, refer to Roadside Horn 10, 11 Assistance 277 Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 277 Service data in the remote control 264 Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service CBS 264 Service Request 231 Service requirements 87 Service status 232 Settings – changing settings on the Control Display 94 – clock, 12h/24h format 91 – language 94 Sitting safely 47 – with airbags 47 – with head restraint 47 – with safety belts 47 Ski bag 132 Ski bag for Convertible, refer to Through-loading opening with integrated transport bag 133 Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Glass roof, electric 41 Slot for remote control 61 Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 129 Snap-in adapter 204 – inserting/removing 216 Speedometer 12 Split screen content, refer to Selecting the display for the split screen content 22 Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 66 – driving dynamics control 69 – kickdown 68 – Launch Control 70 – manually unlocking parking lock 69 – neutral 67 – reverse gear 67 Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 68 Spray nozzles, refer to Cleaning windshield and headlamps 72 309 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AGReference Everything from A to Z Stability control, refer to Driving stability control systems 97 Start/Stop button 61 – starting the engine 62 – switching off the engine 63 Starting, refer to Starting the engine 62 Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 278 Starting difficulties – jump-starting 278 Starting the engine – Start/Stop button 61 Start menu 19 State/province, for navigation 150 Storing tires 258 Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 127 Street, entering, navigation 151 Suitable mobile phones 204 Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 239 Switches, refer to Cockpit 10 Switching off – engine 63 Switching off the engine – Start/Stop button 61 Switching the cooling function on and off 119 Switch-on times of parked car ventilation, preselecting 120 Status information on the Symbols 4 Temperature – automatic climate control 117 – changing unit of measure 87 – coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 263 Temperature display – outside temperature 82 – outside temperature warning 82 – setting the units 87 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 73 Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 143 Text message 221 Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 273 Through-loading opening with integrated transport bag 133 Control Display 21 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5 Steam jet 266, 267 Steering wheel 56 – adjustment 56 – buttons on steering wheel 11 – heating 56 – lock 61

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