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BMW 2009 3 Series User Manual

BMW 2009 3 Series
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The Ultimate
Driving Machine
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
Contents
A - Z
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG

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BMW 2009 3 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBMW
Model2009 3 Series
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Identifies and describes controls and displays around the steering wheel.

At a glance

Voice activation system

Explains how to use voice commands to control vehicle systems and lists common commands.

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

Describes the parking assistance system, its sensors, operating modes, and visual warnings.

Driving stability control systems

Introduces systems like ABS, EBV, DBC, DSC, and DTC that enhance vehicle stability.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC

Explains how DSC prevents loss of traction and maintains safe course by controlling engine output and braking.

Lamps

High-beam assistant*

Describes the automatic high beam system, its control, and limitations.

Climate

Automatic climate control

Explains the concept of automatic climate control, including manual air distribution and temperature settings.

Driving tips

Things to remember when driving

Offers advice on break-in periods, engine usage, tires, brakes, and clutch for optimal performance and longevity.

Break-in period

Provides specific guidelines for the engine, differential, tires, brakes, and clutch during the initial break-in period.

Navigation system

Destination entry

Details various options for entering destinations, including manual entry, address book, and voice commands.

Entering a destination manually

Explains the manual destination entry process, including street, town/city, and postal code.

Destination guidance

Starting destination guidance

Guides on initiating destination guidance after entering the destination and accepting the route.

Entertainment

On/off and tone

Covers controlling audio sources, adjusting volume, and setting tone controls like treble, bass, and fader.

CD/DVD player and CD changer

CD/DVD playback

Covers inserting CDs/DVDs, automatic playback, and supported playable formats for audio and video.

Music collection

Storing music

Explains how to store music from CDs, DVDs, and USB devices into the vehicle's music collection.

External devices

USB audio interface*/extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone*

Explains connecting external audio devices and mobile phones via USB for operation through iDrive.

Telephone

Pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle

Provides prerequisites and steps for pairing a mobile phone with the vehicle's Bluetooth system.

Phone book

Explains how to access, select, edit, and delete contacts in the phone book.

BMW Assist

BMW Assist*

Introduces the BMW Assist services, requirements, and services offered, such as Emergency Request and TeleService.

Mobility

Refueling

Provides essential information on refueling, including fuel filler flap operation and manual release.

Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressures

Emphasizes the importance of correct tire pressure for safety, comfort, and vehicle stability.

Checking pressure

Details the procedure for checking tire pressure when tires are cold and resetting the tire pressure monitor.

Under the hood

Engine oil

Covers engine oil consumption, checking oil level via dipstick and electronically, and adding oil.

Checking the engine oil level electronically*

Explains how to check engine oil level using the electronic monitor via the instrument cluster and iDrive.

Maintenance

BMW Maintenance System

Explains the BMW Maintenance System, Condition Based Service (CBS), and service data in the remote control.

Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency Request*

Explains how to send an Emergency Request, the system's operation, and available services.

Roadside Assistance

Details how to contact BMW Roadside Assistance for breakdowns and vehicle-equipped services.

Connecting jumper cables

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely connecting jumper cables for jump-starting.

Reference

Technical data

Provides technical specifications for the vehicle's engine, including displacement, power, and torque.

Weights

Specifies approved gross weight, axle loads, roof load capacity, and cargo area capacity for sedan models.

Short commands for the voice activation system

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