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Owner's Manual
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BMW 3 Series 2011 Owner's Manual

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THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN.
THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
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Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you
The 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‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating 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
© 2011 Bayerische Motoren Werke
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Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English X/11, 11 09 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 314.
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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 86 Lamps 91 Safety 104 Driving stability control systems 109 Driving comfort 134 Climate control 141 Interior equipment 148 Storage compartments
Communication
220 Business mobile phone preparation
package
228 Professional mobile phone preparation
package
238 Office 247 Contacts 250 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
260 Refueling 262 Fuel 263 Wheels and tires 272 Engine compartment 274 Engine oil 276 Coolant 277 Maintenance 279 Replacing components 290 Breakdown assistance 296 Care
Reference
302 Technical data 306 Short commands of the voice activation
system
314 Everything from A to Z
Driving tips
156 Things to remember when driving 159 Loading 162 Saving fuel
Navigation
168 Navigation system
Entertainment
188 Tone 190 Radio 198 CD/multimedia
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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
updates made after the editorial deadline for
Any the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
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.
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely 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.
protect the environment.
in order to avoid the possibility of per‐
Refers to measures that can be taken to help
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, 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.
For options and equipment not described in this 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.
in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
Status of the Owner's Manual
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐ 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.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
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.
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For your own safety
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, re‐
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quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐ ods.
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‐
acquire the assurance that they have been
ously thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐ fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐ stallation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used 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‐ sional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐ ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie­talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐ promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ placement, or repair of the emission control de‐ vices and systems may be performed by any au‐
tomotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.
California Proposition 65 Warning
California laws require us to state the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐ tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐ ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐ productive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory 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.
▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
▷ California Emission Control System Limited
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 country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐ erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐ erate your vehicle in another country or region,
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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‐
or exclusions for such country or region. In
tions such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road 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 damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.
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); go to http://www.safe‐ rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about mo‐ 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.
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 or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐ 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 open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
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At a glance

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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.
At a glance Cockpit
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Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described
in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

All around the steering wheel

is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
1 Roller sunblinds  43
2 Rear window safety switch  42
3 Power windows  41
4 Exterior mirror operation  52
5 Driver assistance systems
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  101
Collision warning  115
Lane departure warning  99
6 Lamps
12
Front fog lamps  89
Parking lamps  86
Low beams  86
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Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  87
Daytime running lights  87
Adaptive light control
High-beam Assistant  88
Instrument lighting  89
7 Steering column stalk, left
Turn signal  64
High beams, head‐ lamp flasher  64
High-beam Assistant  88
Roadside parking lamps  87
Computer  81
8 Steering wheel buttons, left
Store speed  119
Increase distance  111
Reduce distance  111
  88
9 Instrument cluster  70
10 Steering wheel buttons, right
Entertainment source
Volume
Voice activation  23
Business mobile phone prepara‐ tion package  220
Professional mobile phone prepa‐ ration package  228
11 Steering column stalk, right
Windshield wipers  65
Rain sensor  65
Resume speed  120
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
12 Start/stop the engine and switch
ing  119
Active Cruise Control on/off, inter‐ rupting  109
13 Horn
14 Steering wheel heating  53
15 Adjust the steering wheel  53
16 Unlock hood  273
Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps  66
the ignition on/off  60
Auto Start/Stop function  61
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All around the center console

1 Headliner  15
2 Control Display  16
3 Ventilation  139
4 Hazard warning system  290
Central locking system  33
5 Glove compartment  148
6 Radio  190
CD/multimedia  198
7 Climate control  134
8 Controller with buttons  16
9 Parking brake  63
10 PDC Park Distance Control  121
Backup camera  123
Parking assistant  130
Surround View  123
11 Driving Experience Switch  106
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  104
12 Transmission selector lever  67  67
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1 Emergency Request  290
2 Glass sunroof  43
3 Indicator lamp, front passenger
airbag  93
4 Reading lamps  90
5 Interior lamps  90
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At a glance iDrive
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iDrive

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

The concept

The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ 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 use the controls or enter information unless traf‐ fic and road conditions allow this.◀

Controls at a glance

Controls
Control Display
Notes
▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions.
▷ Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.
Switching off
1. Press the button.
2. "Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.
1 Control Display
2 Controller with buttons
buttons can be used to open the menus
The directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.
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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
Press the button Function
MENU Open the main menu.
1. Turn.
2. Press.
3. Move in two directions.
RADIO Opens the Radio menu.
MEDIA Opens the CD/Multimedia
menu.
NAV Opens the Navigation
menu.
TEL Opens the Telephone
menu.
BACK Displays the previous
panel.
OPTION Opens the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
Buttons on controller
Press the button Function
MENU Open the main menu.
Audio Open audio menu last lis‐
tened to, switch between audio menus.
TEL Opens the Telephone
menu.
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Press the button Function
BACK Open previous panel.
OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
iDrive functions can be called up via the main
All menu.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings".
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
▷ Move the controller to the left.
The
current panel is closed and the previous
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.
A new panel is opened on top of the previous display.
"Radio", a
Selecting menu items
Menu items shown in white can be selected.
1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the controller.
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White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
a menu is opened, it generally opens with
When the panel that was last selected in that menu. 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.
Additional options: move the controller to the
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repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐
right played.
Options menu
The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".
This area remains unchanged.
▷ Control options for the selected main menu,
e.g., for "Radio".
▷ If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing settings
1. Select a field.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
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The function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock
1. Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date"
4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
.
3. Press the controller.
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.
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5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.

Status information

Status field
following information is displayed in the sta‐
The tus field at the top right:
▷ Time.
▷ Current entertainment source.
▷ Sound output, on/off.
▷ Wireless network reception strength.
▷ Telephone status.
▷ Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Wireless network reception
strength Symbol flashes: searching for network.
Wireless network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
Roaming is active.
Text message was received.
Check the SIM card.
SIM card is blocked.
SIM card is missing.
Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player.
Music collection.
Gracenote® database.
AUX-IN port.
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
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Symbol Meaning
Spoken instructions are switched off.
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Split screen

General information
Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the onboard computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the split screen is
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
5. Select the desired menu item.
Press the button.
selected.
content".
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
On the buttons, only radio stations, refer to page 197, can be stored.
Saving a function
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.
key assignment is displayed at the top edge
The of the screen.

Programmable memory buttons

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‐
▷ To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.
▷ To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
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Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.
2. "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

General information
1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete the letter
or number.
Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
Enter a blank space.
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
The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
▷ Only those letters are offered during the en‐
try for which data is available.
▷ Destination search: town/city names can be
entered able on the Control Display.
using the spelling of language avail‐
Enter the letters.
Enter the numbers.
or Move the controller up.
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed letters may be added automatically.
down every time a letter is entered and
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Voice activation system At a glance
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Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

The concept

▷ 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‐ tries.
▷ Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle
is stationary cannot be operated us‐
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.

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system
that the spoken commands can be identified.
so
Set the language, refer to page 84.

Using voice activation

2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
command is displayed in the instrument
The cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
no other commands are available, operate the
If function in this case via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play.
There are short commands for functions of the main menu.
Some list entries, e.g. Phone book entries, can also be selected via the voice activation system. 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‹
For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the commands for the settings are read out loud.
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 directly by means of short commands, nearly ir‐
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respective of which menu item is currently se‐ lected, e.g., ›
List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 306.
Vehicle status‹.
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‐ portant commands for them are announced.
▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced.

Example: playing back a CD

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
2.
3. ›C D and multimedia‹
4. Press the button on the steering
5. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The medium last played is played back.
wheel.

Setting the voice dialog

can set whether the system should use the
You standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐ 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.

Adjusting the volume

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

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐ ephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 290, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.

Environmental conditions

▷ 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.
▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐
mon pronunciation of the station name:
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▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

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.
Components of the integrated Owner'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.
Select components
1.
2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".
3. Press the controller.
4. Selecting desired range:
Press the button.
▷ "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.
Owner's Manual
Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.
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Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function
relevant information can be opened directly.
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Opening during operation via iDrive
To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:
1. Press the button or move the controller
to the right repeatedly until the menu is displayed.
2. "Display Owner's Manual"
"Options"
Opening when a Check Control message is displayed
Directly Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
from the Check Control message on the
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.
2. "Display Owner's Manual"
3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Press the button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the menu is displayed.
Manual.
"Options"
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.
4.
function displayed last.
5.
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.
the button again to return to the
Press
Press the button to return to the page
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This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle. All features and accessories that are
useful for driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience are described here.
Controls Opening and closing
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Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Opening the trunk lid
4 Panic mode in alarm system
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐ 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 38.
Replacing the battery
General information
vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
The with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable battery.
The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote 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 277.
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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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