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Owner's Manual for
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The Ultimate Driving
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THEBMW3SERIESSEDAN.
OWNER'SMANUAL.
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3 Series Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
Themorefamiliaryouarewithyourvehicle,thebettercontrolyou will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con tainsimportantinformationonvehicleoperationthatwillhelpyou makefulluseofthetechnicalfeaturesavailableinyourBMW.The manualalsocontainsinformationdesignedtoenhanceoperating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive. BMW AG
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 232.
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At a glance
12 Cockpit
16 iDrive
23 Voice activation system
26 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30 Opening and closing
45 Adjusting
55 Transporting children safely
59 Driving
70 Displays
87 Lamps
92 Safety
110 Driving stability control systems
115 Driving comfort
137 Climate control
144 Interior equipment
152 Storage compartments
Driving tips
158 Things to remember when driving
161 Loading
164 Saving fuel
Mobility
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Refueling |
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Fuel |
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Wheels and tires |
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Engine compartment |
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Engine oil |
199Coolant
200Maintenance
202 Replacing components
213 Breakdown assistance
219 Care
Reference
226 Technical data
232 Everything from A to Z
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Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Anyupdatesmadeaftertheeditorialdeadlinefor the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen dixoftheprintedquickreferenceforthevehicle.
User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com munication and the short commands of the voice activation system are described in a sep arate user's manual, which is also included with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.
Referstomeasuresthatcanbetakentohelp protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor mation on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore,inthisOwner'sManual,equipmentis also described and illustrated that is not availa ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected optional equipment or the country-specific var iants.
This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Foroptionsandequipmentnotdescribedinthis Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple mentary Owner's Manuals.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra tions.
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se lect individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Status of the Owner's Manual
Themanufacturerofyourvehiclepursuesapol icy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
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Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri ately trained personnel.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.
Parts and Accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac cessories approved by BMW. When you pur chase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane ouslyacquiretheassurancethattheyhavebeen thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from de fectsinmaterialandworkmanship.BMWwillnot acceptanyliabilityfordamageresultingfromin stallationofpartsandaccessoriesnotapproved byBMW.BMWcannottesteveryproductmade byothermanufacturerstoverifyifitcanbeused on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod ucts approved by BMW, together with profes sionaladviceonusingtheseitems,areavailable fromallBMWcenters.Installationandoperation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust
California Proposition 65 Warning
California laws require us to state the following warning:
Engineexhaustandawidevarietyofautomobile components and parts, including components foundintheinteriorfurnishingsinavehicle,con tainoremitchemicalsknowntotheStateofCal iforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsandre productive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Batteryposts,terminalsandrelatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicalsthathavecausedcancerinlaboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol lowing warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
FederalEmissionsSystemDefectWarranty.
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
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CaliforniaEmissionControlSystemLimited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your countryandcontinentalregioninordertodeliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op eratedunderthoseconditions.Ifyouwishtoop erate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita tionsorexclusionsforsuchcountryorregion.In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintainthevehicleregularlytosustaintheroad safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi cle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas ures:
BMW Maintenance system
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damagetothevehicle.Suchdamageisnotcov ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War ranty.
Data memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo rarilyorpermanentlystoretechnicalinformation about the condition of the vehicle, events and
faults. This technical information generally documentsthestateofacomponent,amodule, a system or the environment:
Operatingstatesofsystemcomponents,fill levels for instance.
Statusmessagesforthevehicleandfromits individual components, e.g., wheel rotation speed/ vehicle speed, deceleration, trans verse acceleration.
Malfunctionsandfaultsinimportantsystem components, e.g., lights and brakes.
Responses by the vehicle to special situa tions,e.g.,deploymentofanairbag,engage ment of stability control systems.
Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
Thisdataispurelytechnicalinnatureandisused to detect and correct faults and to optimize ve hiclefunctions.Motionprofilesoverroutestrav eled cannot be created from this data. When service offerings are used, e.g., repair services, service processes, warranty claims, quality as surance, this technical information can be read out from the event and fault memories by the service personnel, including the manufacturer, using special diagnostic tools. You can obtain further information there if it is needed. After a fault is corrected, the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continu ous basis.
When the vehicle is in use, situations are con ceivable in which it might be possible to asso ciate this technical data with individuals if it is combined with other information, e.g., an acci dent report, damage to the vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with the assistance of an expert.
Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo cating in an emergency, enable certain vehicle data to be transmitted from the vehicle.
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Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data re corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa tions,suchasanairbagdeploymentorhittinga road obstacle, data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicledynamicsandsafetysystemsforashort period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened.
How far, if at all, the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under standingofthecircumstancesinwhichcrashes and injuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are re corded by the EDR under normal driving condi tions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce ment,couldcombinetheEDRdatawiththetype ofpersonallyidentifyingdataroutinelyacquired during a crash investigation.
ToreaddatarecordedbyanEDR,specialequip mentisrequired,andaccesstothevehicleorthe EDRisneeded.Inadditiontothevehiclemanu facturer,otherparties,suchaslawenforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the informationiftheyhaveaccesstothevehicleor the EDR.
Reporting safety defects
For US customers
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath,youshouldimmediatelyinformtheNa tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may openaninvestigation,andifitfindsthatasafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153);gotohttp://www.safe rcar.gov;orwriteto:Administrator,NHTSA,400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Youcanalsoobtainotherinformationaboutmo tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.
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At a glance Cockpit
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is describedinthischapter.Therefore,equipment
isalsodescribedthatisnotavailableinavehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
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Roller sunblinds 43 |
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Rear window safety switch 42 |
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Power windows 41 |
Collision warning 102 |
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Lane departure warning 104 |
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Front fog lamps 90
Parking lamps 87
Low beams 87
Automatic headlamp con trol 88
Daytime running lights 88 Adaptive Light Control 89 High-beam Assistant 89 Instrument lighting 90
7Steering column stalk, left Turn signal 64
High beams, head lamp flasher 64
High-beam Assistant 89
Roadside parking lamps 88
Computer 81
8Steering wheel buttons, left
Store speed 121
Resume speed 123
Cruise control on/off, interrupt ing 121
ActiveCruiseControlon/off,inter rupting 115
Increase distance 117
Reduce distance 117
Cruise control rocker switch 122, 116
9Instrument cluster 70
10 Steering wheel buttons, right
Entertainment source
Volume
Voice activation 23
Phone,seeuser'smanualforNav igation, Entertainment and Com munication.
Thumbwheel for selection lists 81
11 Steering column stalk, right
Windshield wipers 64
Rain sensor 65
Clean the windshields and head lamps 66
12Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 60
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15Adjust steering wheel 54
16Unlock hood 195
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2Control Display 16
3Ventilation 142
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5Glove compartment 152
6Radio/CD/Multimedia,seeuser'smanualfor Navigation, Entertainment and Communi cation.
7Climate control 137
8Controller with buttons 16
9Parking brake 63
10PDC Park Distance Control 123 Backup camera 125
Parking assistant 132 Surround View 125
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DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 110
12Automatic transmission selector lever 67
Manual transmission selector lever 67
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3Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 94
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At a glance iDrive
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is describedinthischapter.Therefore,equipment isalsodescribedthatisnotavailableinavehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Control Display
Hints
TocleantheControlDisplay,followthecare instructions.
Do not place objects close to the Control Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.
Switching off
TheiDrivecombinesthefunctionsofamultitude ofswitches.Thus,thesefunctionscanbeoper ated from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu pants and to other road users, never attempt to usethecontrolsorenterinformationunlesstraf fic and road conditions allow this.
1. Press the button.
2."Switch off control display"
Controls
1Control Display
2Controller with buttons
Thebuttonscanbeusedtoopenthemenus directly.Thecontrollercanbeusedtoselect menu items and create the settings.
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.
Controller with navigation system
Select menu items and create settings. 1. Turn.
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2. Press.
3. Move in four directions.
Buttons on controller
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Opens the Navigation |
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Opens the Telephone |
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2. Press.
3. Move in two directions.
Buttons on controller
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Press the button |
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Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
AlliDrivefunctionscanbecalledupviathemain menu.
Selecting menu items
Menu items shown in white can be selected.
1.Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
Move the controller to the left.
Thecurrentpanelisclosedandtheprevious panel is displayed.
The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button. In this case, the current panel is not closed.
Move the controller to the right.
Anewpanelisopenedontopoftheprevious display.
Whitearrowspointingtotheleftorrightindicate that additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
Whenamenuisopened,itgenerallyopenswith thepanelthatwaslastselectedinthatmenu.To display the first panel of a menu:
Move the controller to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed.
Press the menu button on the controller twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
2. Press the controller.
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Controloptionsfortheselectedmainmenu,
e.g., for "Radio".
If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing settings
1.Select a field.
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Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check box. It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
The function is activated.
The function is deactivated.
5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high lighted, and then press the controller.
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Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
USB audio interface/mobile phone audio interface.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
Spokeninstructionsareswitchedoff.
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Wireless network reception strength.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Wireless network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
Roaming is active.
Text message was received.
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
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Switching the split screen on and off |
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1. Press the button.
2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.
2."Split screen"
3.Move the controller until the split screen is selected.
4.Press the controller or select "Split screen content".
5.Select the desired menu item.
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Without navigation system and telephone
Onlyradiostationscanbestoredonthebuttons, refertouser'smanualforNavigation,Entertain ment and Communication.
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds.
Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
Thekeyassignmentisdisplayedatthetopedge of the screen.
To display short information: touch the but ton.
To display detailed information: touch the button for an extended period.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx. five seconds.
2."OK"
General information
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num bers.
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2.Select additional letters or numbers if needed.
3."OK": confirm the entry.
Depending on the menu, you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:
Symbol Function
Pressthecontroller:deletetheletter or number.
Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers.
Switching between cases, letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:
Symbol Function
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Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narroweddowneverytimealetterisenteredand letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
Onlythoselettersareofferedduringtheen try for which data is available.
Destinationsearch:town/citynamescanbe enteredusingthespellingoflanguageavail able on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system At a glance
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is describedinthischapter.Therefore,equipment isalsodescribedthatisnotavailableinavehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Most functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your en
2.Wait for the signal.
3.Say the command.
Thecommandisdisplayedintheinstrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active.
Ifnoothercommandsareavailable,operatethe function in this case via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Brieflypressthebuttononthesteering wheel or ›Cancel‹.
ing the voice activation system.
The system uses a special microphone on the driver's side.
›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's Manual to use with the voice activation sys tem.
Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system sothatthespokencommandscanbeidentified.
Set the language, refer to page 85.
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis play.
Short commands exist for many functions.
Some list entries, e.g., Phone book entries, can alsobeselectedviathevoiceactivationsystem. Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis played in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the available commands read out loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
Forexample,ifthe"Settings"menuisdisplayed, thecommandsforthesettingsarereadoutloud.
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
Executing functions using short commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed directlybymeansofshortcommands,nearlyir respective of which menu item is currently se lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
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List of short commands of the voice activation |
Setting the voice dialog |
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Help dialog for the voice activation system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:
›Help with examples‹: information about the current operating options and the most im portantcommandsforthemareannounced.
›Help with voice activation‹: information abouttheprincipleofoperationforthevoice activation system is announced.
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
3.›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.
4.›C D‹
5.›C D drive‹
6.›Track ...‹, e.g., CD track 4.
Via short command
PlaybackoftheCDcanalsobestartedviaashort command.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
3.›C D drive Track ...‹, e.g., CD track 4.
Intheshortervariantofthevoicedialog,thean nouncements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3."Speech mode:"
4.Select the setting.
Turn the volume button while giving an instruc tion until the desired volume is set.
The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed.
The volume is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Donotusethevoiceactivationsystemtoinitiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a te lephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 213, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
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Voice activation system At a glance
Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha sis, and speed.
Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system.
Keepthedoors,windows,andglasssunroof closed to prevent noise interference.
Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
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At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is describedinthischapter.Therefore,equipment isalsodescribedthatisnotavailableinavehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis played on the Control Display. The equipment and functions that are in the vehicle are descri bed therein.
ComponentsoftheintegratedOwner's Manual
The integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor mation or access possibilities.
Quick Reference Guide
Located in the Quick Reference is important in formation for the operation of the vehicle, the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire. This information can also be displayed during driving.
Search by pictures
Information and descriptions based on illustra tions can be searched via search by pictures. This is helpful, for example, if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed.
Owner's Manual
Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.
Select components
1. Press the button.
2.Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".
3.Press the controller.
4.Selecting desired range:
"Quick reference"
"Search by pictures"
"Owner's Manual"
Leafing through the Owner's Manual
Page by page with link access
Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed.
Page by page without link access
Leaf through the pages directly while skipping the links.
Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press the controller to leaf from page to page.
Leaf back.
Leaf forward.
Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function
Therelevantinformationcanbeopeneddirectly.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance
Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:
1. Pressthebuttonormovethecontroller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2."Display Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control message is displayed
DirectlyfromtheCheckControlmessageonthe Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual
To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays:
1. Pressthebuttonormovethecontroller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2."Display Owner's Manual"
3.Select the desired page in the Owner's Manual.
4. Press the button again to return to the function displayed last.
5. Press the button to return to the page of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4 and 5. This opens a new panel every time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly.
Storing
1."Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed im mediately.
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This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of yourvehicle.Allfeaturesandaccessoriesthatare useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.
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Controls Opening and closing
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is describedinthischapter.Therefore,equipment isalsodescribedthatisnotavailableinavehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Buttons on the remote control
1 Unlocking
2Locking
3Opening the trunk lid
4Panic mode in alarm system
General information
Thevehicleissuppliedwithtworemotecontrols with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable battery.
The settings called up and implemented when thevehicleisunlockeddependonwhichremote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal Profile, refer to page 31.
In addition, information about service require ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 200.
Pressthebuttononthebackoftheremotecon trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
Driver's door.
Glove compartment on the front passenger side.
The front passenger glove compartment con tains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to page 37.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote control.
2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
3.Remove the cover of the battery compart ment; see arrow 2.
4.Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing upwards.
5.Press the cover closed.
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