2011 BMW 3 Wagon With iDrive Owners Manual

Music collection

Function Calling up the current playback Opening a music collection Playing back a music collection Searching for music; opening the menu Playing back the most frequently played tracks

Command {Current playback} {Music collection} {Music collection on} {Music search} {Top fifty}

External devices

Function Opening external devices

Tone control

Function Opening the tone control

Radio

FM

Function Calling up the radio Calling up an FM station Opening manual search Selecting the frequency range Calling up a station

AM

Function Calling up an AM station Opening manual search

Satellite radio

Function Calling up the satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Selecting a satellite radio channel

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Command {External devices}

Command {Tone}

Command {Radio} {F M} {Manual} {Select frequency} {Select station} e.g. W-PLJ

Command {A M} {Manual}

Command {Satellite radio} {Satellite radio on} {Select satellite radio} e.g. channel 2

Presets

Function Opening the stored stations Choosing a stored station Selecting a stored station

Telephone

Function Opening the Telephone menu Displaying the phone book Redialing Displaying accepted calls Dialing a phone number Displaying the list of messages Displaying Bluetooth devices

Navigation

General information

Function Navigation menu Opening destination entry Entering an address Opening destination guidance Starting destination guidance Ending destination guidance Opening the home address Opening the route criteria Opening the route Switching on the voice instructions Repeating a voice instruction Switching off the voice instructions Displaying the address book

Command {Presets} {Select preset} {Preset …} e.g. stored station 2

Command {Telephone} {Phonebook} {Redial} {Received calls} {Dial number} {Messages} {Bluetooth}

Command {Navigation} {Enter address} {Enter address} {Guidance} {Start guidance} {Stop guidance} {Home address} {Route preference} {Route information} {Switch on voice instructions} {Repeat voice instructions} {Switch off voice instructions} {Address book}

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Function Displaying the last destinations Opening the traffic bulletins Special destinations

Map

Function Displaying the map Map facing north Map in the direction of travel Perspective map Automatic map scaling* Changing the scale

Split screen* settings

Command {Last destinations} {Traffic Info} {Points of interest}

Command {Map} {Map facing north} {Map in direction of travel} {Map perspective view} {Map with automatic scaling} {Map scale}

Function Split screen Switching off the split screen Adapting the split screen Split screen, current position Split screen, map facing north Split screen, direction of travel Split screen, perspective Expanded intersection zoom on the split screen Split screen scale ... meters*

Split screen scale ... kilometers*

Split screen, highlighting traffic bulletins Split screen, computer Split screen, trip computer Automatically scaling the split screen

Command {Switch on splitscreen} {Turn off split screen} {Split screen content} {Split screen current position} {Split screen map facing north} {Split screen map in direction of travel} {Split screen perspective} {Splitscreen Exit ramp view} {Split screen scale … meters} e.g. split screen scale of 100 meters {Split screen scale … kilometers} e.g. split screen scale of 5 kilometers {Split screen, Traffic conditions} {Split screen on board info} {Splitscreen trip computer} {Split screen automatic scaling}

Destination guidance with intermediate destinations

Function Entering a new destination Trip list

Command {Enter address} {Stored trips}

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Contacts

Function Opening the contacts My contacts New contact

BMW Assist

Function Opening BMW Assist* Opening BMW Search*

Vehicle information

Function Opening the computer Opening the trip computer Opening the vehicle information Opening the vehicle status

Command {Contacts} {My contacts} {New contact}

Command {B M W Assist} {B M W Search}

Command {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Vehicle info} {Vehicle status}

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Settings

Vehicle

Function Opening the main menu Opening the settings Opening the options Settings on the Control Display Opening the time and date settings Opening the language and unit settings Opening the speed limit settings Opening the light settings Opening the door lock settings

Equipment

Command {Main menu} {Settings} {Options} {Control display} {Time and date} {Language and units} {Speed} {Lighting} {Door locks}

Function Opening the air conditioning settings

Command {Climate}

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Everything from A to Z

Index

ABS Antilock Brake

System 85

ACC, refer to Active cruise

control 64

Accident, refer to Sending an

Emergency Request 246
Activated-charcoal filter for

automatic climate control 105

Active Cruise Control – indicator lamp 67
– malfunction 68
– selecting distance 66
– sensor 68
Active cruise control 64
Active steering 92
Adaptive brake light – Brake Force Display 93
Adaptive light control 98
Additives – coolant 230
Address, entering 131, 137
Address for navigation – entering 131
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 103

Adjusting the thigh support 43
Airbags 94
– indicator/warning lamp 96
– sitting safely 42
Air conditioning mode – automatic climate

control 103

– ventilation 105
Air distribution – automatic 103
Airing, refer to Ventilation 105
Air pressure, refer to Tire

inflation pressure 208

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Air recirculation, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 104

Ashtray 112
Assist systems, refer to

Air supply – automatic climate

control 103

– ventilation 105
Air vents 102
Air volume 104
AKI, refer to Fuel

specifications 203

Alarm system 33
– avoiding unintentional

alarms 34

– interior motion sensor 34
– switching off an alarm 34
– tilt alarm sensor 34
Albums of music collection 170

ALL program 104
All-season tires, refer to

Winter tires 224

All-wheel drive, refer to

xDrive 86

AM, waveband 153
Ambient air, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 104

Antenna for mobile phone 180
Antifreeze – coolant 230
– washer fluid 62
Antilock Brake System

ABS 85

Anti-theft alarm system, refer

to Alarm system 33
Anti-theft system 27
Approved axle loads, refer to

Weights 257

Approved gross vehicle

weight, refer to Weights 257

Armrest, refer to Center

armrest 111

Arrival time, refer to

Computer 74

Driving stability control 85
AUC Automatic recirculated-

air control 104

Audible instructions, refer to

Spoken instructions 142

Audio 150
– controls 150
– switching on/off 150
– tone control 150
– volume 150
Audio device, external 111
Automatic – air distribution 103
– air volume 103
– cruise control 62, 64
– headlamp control 97
Automatic car washes 233
Automatic climate control 102
Automatic curb monitor 49
Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High- beam assistant 99

Automatic recirculated-air

control AUC 104
Automatic Service

Request 199

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic 57

– interlock 58
– overriding selector lever

lock 60

– shiftlock, refer to Changing

selector lever position 58

– sport program 59
– towing 248
– tow-starting 248
AUTO program for automatic

climate control 103

AUX-IN – port 111
AUX-IN port 173

Available services 199
Average fuel consumption 73
– setting the units 76
Average speed 73
Avoid highways in

navigation 140

Avoiding unintentional

alarms 34

Axle loads, refer to

Weights 257

Backrest contour, refer to

Lumbar support 44

Backrests, refer to Seat

adjustment 43

Backrest width adjustment 44
Back seats – refer to Rear seats 45
Backup lamps – replacing bulb 242, 243
Band-aids, refer to First aid

pouch 247

Bar, refer to Towing

methods 249

Belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety

belts 47

Beverage holders, refer to

Cupholders 112

Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 71

Blower, refer to Air

volume 104

Bluetooth, activating/

deactivating 183

BMW – car shampoo 235
BMW Advanced Diesel 204
BMW Assist 195
BMW Assist,

activating 197, 199

BMW Homepage 4
BMW Maintenance

System 231

BMW Search 197
BMW webpage 4
Bottle holders, refer to

Cupholders 112

Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic

Brakes, refer to Braking

safely 124

Brake system 122
– BMW Maintenance

System 231

– breaking in 122
– disc brakes 125
Breakdown services, refer to

Roadside Assistance 246
Breaking in the clutch 122
Breaking in the differential,

refer to Engine and differential 122

Break-in period 122
Brightness of the Control

Display 83

Bulb changing, refer to Lamps

and bulbs 238

Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/stop button 55

Buttons on the steering

wheel 11

Brake Control DBC 85

California Proposition 65

Base plate for telephone or

Brake fluid, refer to Service

warning 6

mobile phone

– refer to Snap-in adapter 192
– refer to Snap-in adapter in the center armrest storage compartment 111

Bass, tone setting 150
Battery 244
– charging 244
– disposal 36, 244
– jump-starting 247
– remote control 26
– replacing 244
– temporary power failure 245
Battery for mobile phone 192
Battery renewal – remote control 36
– remote control for vehicle 36
Being towed 249

requirements 76

Brake Force Display 93
Brake lamps – Brake Force Display 93
– replacing bulb 242, 243
Brake pads 122
– breaking in 122
Brake rotors 125
– brakes 122
– breaking in 122
Brakes – ABS 85
– BMW Maintenance

System 231

– Brake Force Display 93
– breaking in 122
– parking brake 57
– service requirements 76

Call – accepting 184
– ending 184
– rejecting 184
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 185

Calling, refer to Telephone

owner's manual

Can holders, refer to

Cupholders 112

Capacities 258
Capacity of the cargo area 257
Car battery, refer to Vehicle

battery 244

Car care, refer to Care 233

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Care 233
– automatic car washes 233
– care products 233
– carpets 235
– CD/DVD drives 236
– chrome parts 234
– displays 236
– exterior 233
– fine wood parts 235
– headlamps 234
– high-pressure washer 234
– interior 235
– leather 235
– light-alloy wheels 235
– paintwork 234
– plastic parts 235
– rubber seals 234
– safety belts 235
– sensors and cameras 235
– upholstery and cloth

trim 235

– washing the car

manually 234
– windows 234
Cargo, securing 126
Cargo area 115
– capacity 257
– Comfort Access 35
– folding up the floor

panel 117

– lamp, refer to Interior

lamps 101

– opening from inside 31
– opening from outside 31
– partition net 116
– roller cover 115
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk

lid/tailgate 31

Cargo area net, refer to

Partition net 116
Cargo loading 125
– securing cargo 126
– stowing cargo 126
– vehicle 125
Car jack – jacking points 244
Car key, refer to Integrated

key/remote control 26

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Car phone – installation location, refer to

Center armrest 111

– refer to separate Owner's

Manual

Car phone, refer to

Telephone 180

Car radio, refer to Radio 153
Car shampoo 235
Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system 123

CD, audio playback 162
CD changer 161, 166
– controls 150
– fast forward/reverse 163
– filling or emptying the

magazine 166

– random play sequence 162
– selecting a track 162
– switching on/off 150
– tone control 150
– volume 150
CD player 161
– controls 150
– fast forward/reverse 163
– random play sequence 162
– selecting a track 162
– switching on/off 150
– tone control 150
– volume 150
Center armrest 111
Center brake lamp – replacing bulb 243
Center console, refer to

Around the center console 14

Central locking – from inside 30
– from outside 27
Central locking system 27
– Comfort Access 34
– hotel function 32
– setting unlocking characteristics 28

Changes, technical, refer to

For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 238

Changing the language on the

Control Display 83

Changing the measurement

units on the Control Display 76

Changing wheels 244
Chassis number, refer to

Engine compartment 226

Check Control 80
Check Gas Cap 202
Child restraint fixing system

LATCH 52

Child restraint systems 51
Child safety locks 54
Child seats, refer to

Transporting children safely 51

Chrome parts 235
Chrome polish 235
Cigarette lighter, refer to

Lighter 113

Cleaning headlamps 61
– washer fluid 62
Cleaning your BMW, refer to

Care 233

Climate control – automatic air

distribution 103

Clock 71
– 12h/24h mode 79
– setting the time and date 79
– setting time 79
Closing – from inside 30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 112
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the

engine 56

Comfort Access 34
– replacing the battery 36
Comfort access, refer to

Comfort Access 34

Comfort area, refer to Around

the center console 14

Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 55

Compass 109

Computer 73
– displays on Control

Display 74

Computer, refer to iDrive 16
Concierge service 196
Condensation, refer to When

the vehicle is parked 125

Condition Based Service

CBS 231

Configuring settings, refer to

Personal Profile 26

Confirmation signals for locking/unlocking the vehicle 28
Congestion – refer to Route, bypassing

sections 141

Connecting vacuum cleaner,

refer to Connecting electrical appliances 113

Consumption, refer to

Average fuel consumption 73

Consumption display – Energy Control 72
Contacts – creating 193
Control Center, refer to

iDrive 16

Control Display, refer to

iDrive 16

– adjusting brightness 83
– switching on/off 19
Controller, refer to iDrive 16
Controls and displays 10
Control unit, refer to iDrive 16
Convenient operation – glass roof 28
– windows 28
Coolant 230
– checking level 230
Coolant temperature 72
Cooling, maximum 103
Cooling fluid, refer to

Coolant 230

Cooling system, refer to

Coolant 230

Copyright 2

Corner-illuminating lamps – replacing bulbs 239
Corner-illuminating lamps,

refer to Adaptive light control 98

Cornering lamps, refer to Adaptive light control 98

Correct tires 223
Country codes DVD 163
Courtesy lamps, refer to

Interior lamps 101
Criteria for route 140
Cross-hairs in navigation 136
Cruise control 62
– active 64
– malfunction 64
Cruise control, refer to Active

cruise control 64
Cruising range 73
Cupholders 112
Curb weight, refer to

Weights 257

Current fuel consumption, refer to Energy Control 72

Current playback – external devices 176
– of music collection 170
Customer Relations 198

Dashboard, refer to

Cockpit 10

Dashboard, refer to

instrument cluster 12

Dashboard lighting, refer to

Instrument lighting 101

Data, technical 254
– capacities 258
– dimensions 255
– engine 254
– weights 257
Data memory 232
Data transfer 199
Date – date format 80
– setting 80
Daytime running lights 98
– replacing bulbs 238

DBC Dynamic Brake

Control 85

Deactivating front passenger

airbags 95

Deadlocking, refer to

Locking 28

Defect – door lock 30
– fuel filler flap 202
– glass roof 38
– panorama glass roof 40
Destination, entering by town/

city name 131

Destination address – entering 131, 137
Destination entry via BMW

Assist 136

Destination for navigation – entering by voice 137
– entering via map 136
– entry 131
– home address 134
– manual entry 131
Destination guidance 140
– bypassing a route

section 141

– changing specified

route 140

– continuing 140
– starting 140
– voice instructions 142
– volume of voice instructions 142

Diesel exhaust fluid 205
Diesel fuel 204
Diesel particulate filter 124
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 109
Digital radio, refer to HD

Radio 154

Dimensions 255
Dipstick, engine oil 227
Directional indicators, refer to

Turn signals 60

Direction instructions, refer to

Voice instructions 142

Directory for navigation, refer

to Address book 133

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Displacement, refer to Engine

DTC Dynamic Traction

data 254

Display, refer to iDrive

controls 16

Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 101

Displays – on the Control Display 16
Displays, refer to Instrument

cluster 12

Displays and controls 10
Disposal – coolant 230
– remote control battery 36
– vehicle battery 244
Distance remaining to service,

refer to Service requirements 76

Distance warning, refer to

Park Distance Control PDC 84

Door key, refer to Remote

control with integrated key 26

Door lock 29
Doors, emergency

operation 30

DOT Quality Grades 221
Draft-free ventilation 105
Drinks holders, refer to

Cupholders 112

Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 85

Drive-off assistant 87
Driving lamps, refer to Parking

lamps/low beams 97

Driving notes 122
Driving off on hills, refer to

Drive-off assistant 87
Driving stability control

systems 85

Driving through water 124
Driving tips, refer to Driving

notes 122

Dry air, refer to Cooling

function 104

DSC Dynamic Stability

Control 85

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Control 86

– indicator/warning lamp 86
DVD – country codes 163
– settings 164
– video playback 163
DVD menu 164
DVD player, refer to CD

player 161

DVD video 163
Dynamic Brake Control

DBC 85

Dynamic destination

guidance 141

Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 85

– indicator/warning lamp 86
Dynamic Traction Control

DTC

– indicator/warning lamp 86

Emergency operation – fuel filler flap, manual

release 202

Emergency operation, refer to

Closing manually

– glass roof 38
– panorama glass roof 40
Emergency operation, refer to

Manual operation

– door lock 30
Emergency release – trunk lid from inside 32
Emergency Request 246
Emergency services, refer to

Roadside Assistance 246

Energy, saving – saving fuel 122
Energy-conscious driving, refer to Energy Control 72

Energy Control 72
Engine – breaking in 122
– data 254
– overheated, refer to Coolant

EBV Electronic brake-force

temperature 72

distribution 85

Eject button, refer to Buttons on the CD/DVD player 150

Electrical malfunction – door lock 30
– driver's door 30
– fuel filler flap 202
– glass roof 38
– panorama glass roof 40
– trunk lid 32
Electric seat adjustment 43
Electric steering wheel lock – with Comfort Access 35
Electronic brake-force

distribution EBV 85

Electronic oil level check 227
Electronic Stability Program

ESP, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 85

Emergency actuation,

automatic transmission, refer to Overriding selector lever lock 60

– speed 254
– starting 56
– starting, Comfort Access 34
– switching off 56
Engine compartment 226
Engine coolant, refer to

Coolant 230

Engine oil – adding 229
– alternative oil types 229
– BMW Maintenance

System 231
– capacity 258
– checking level 227
– dipstick 227
– intervals between changes,

refer to Service requirements 76

Engine output, refer to Engine

data 254

Engine speed, refer to Engine

data 254

Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 56

Entering special destinations

by name 136

Entering the postal code for

navigation 132

Entry lamps, refer to Interior

lamps 101

Entry map for destination 136
Environmentally friendly driving, refer to Energy Control 72

Equalizer, tone setting 151
Error messages, refer to

Check Control 80

ESP Electronic Stability

Program, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 85

Exhaust system, refer to Hot

exhaust system 123

Expanding the cargo area 115
Extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone 174

Exterior mirrors 48
– adjusting 48
– automatic dimming

feature 49

– automatic heating 48
– folding in and out 48
External audio device 111
External devices – random sequence 176
Eyes – for tow-starting and towing

away 249

Fastest route for navigation 140

Fast forward – CD changer 163
– CD player 163
Filter – refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic climate control 105

First aid pouch 247
Fixture for remote control,

refer to Ignition lock 55

Flash when locking/

unlocking 28

Flat tire – run-flat tires 223
– Tire Pressure Monitor

TPM 89

Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
– indicating a flat tire 89
– indicator/warning lamp 89
– initializing the system 88
– snow chains 88, 224
– system limits 88
Flat tires, refer to Tire

condition 222

Fluid reservoir, refer to

Washer fluid reservoir 62

FM, waveband 153
Fog lamps 100
– indicator lamp 13, 100
Folding rear seat backrest 115
Folding up the floor panel 117
Footbrake, refer to Braking

– for tying down loads 126

safely 124

Failure messages, refer to

Check Control 80

Failure of an electrical

consumer 245

False alarm – avoiding unintentional

alarm 34

– switching off an alarm 34
Fastening safety belts, refer to

Safety belts 47

Footwell lamps, refer to

Interior lamps 101

For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to

xDrive 86

Free memory capacity, music

collection 171
Front airbags 94
FTM, refer to Flat Tire

Monitor 88

Fuel 203
– additives 204
– average consumption 73
– gauge 72
– high-quality brands 203
– quality 203
– specifications 203
– tank contents, refer to

Capacities 258

Fuel clock, refer to Fuel

gauge 72

Fuel consumption indicator – average fuel

consumption 73

Fuel display, refer to Fuel

gauge 72

Fuel-efficient driving, refer to

Energy Control 72

Fuel filler flap 202
– releasing in the event of

electrical malfunction 202

Fuses 245

Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 107

Gasoline – refer to Average consumption 73

Gasoline, refer to Required

fuel 203

Gasoline display, refer to Fuel

gauge 72
Gas station

recommendations 142
Gear indicator, automatic

transmission with Steptronic 58
Gearshift lever – automatic transmission with

Steptronic 58

– manual transmission 57
Gearshifts – automatic transmission with

Steptronic 58

– manual transmission 57
General driving notes 123

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Glass roof, electric 37