BMW SEDAN 3 series - User Manual

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Owner's Manual for

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THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

The Ultimate Driving

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THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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Table of Contents5
Notes6
- Vehicle Equipment6
- Additional Sources of Information6
- For Your Own Safety6
- Maintenance and Repairs6
- Reporting Safety Defects8
At a Glance11
At a Glance Cockpit12
Cockpit12
- All Around the Center Console14
- The Concept16
- Switching off16
- Control Display16
Idrive16
- Setting the Clock19
- Options Menu19
- General Information21
Voice Activation System23
Voice Activation System24
Integrated Owner's Manual in the Vehicle26
Controls29
Opening and Closing30
- Profile Management32
- Central Locking System33
- Using the Remote Control34
- Courtesy Lamps35
- Manual Operation37
- Locking and Unlocking37
- Trunk Lid37
- Unlocking and Opening37
- Automatic Locking37
- Alarm System40
- Panic Mode40
- Switching off the Alarm40
- Power Windows41
- Interior Motion Sensor41
- Roller Sunblinds43
- Sitting Safely45
Adjusting45
- Lumbar Support47
- Safety Belts48
- Front Head Restraints49
- Adjusting the Height49
- Seat and Mirror Memory51
- Safety Mode51
- Exterior Mirrors52
- Automatic Dimming Feature53
- Steering Wheel53
- Interior Rearview Mirror53
- Deactivating Airbags55
Transporting Children Safely55
Rear Doors58
Driving59
- Automatic Mode61
- Manual Transmission61
- Switching off the Engine61
- Starting the Engine62
- Parking Brake63
- Headlamp Flasher64
- Turn Signal64
- Washer Fluid66
- Automatic Transmission with67
- Transmission Positions67
- Instrument Cluster70
Displays70
- Check Control73
- Text Messages74
- Fuel Gauge75
- Engine Oil Temperature75
- Coolant Temperature76
- Odometer and Trip Odometer76
- Service Requirements77
- Current Fuel Consumption77
- Gear Shift Indicator78
- Average Fuel Consumption82
- Trip Computer83
- Low Beams86
- Headlamp Control86
- Parking Lamps86
Lamps86
- Adaptive Light Control88
- Fog Lamps89
- Front Fog Lamps89
- Instrument Lighting89
- Interior Lamps90
- Reading Lamps90
- Front Airbags91
- Head Airbags91
- Knee Airbag91
- Side Airbags91
Safety91
- Deactivation System93
- Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm94
- Resetting the System95
- Brake Force Display102
- Radar Sensors102
- Antilock Brake System Abs104
Driving Stability Control Systems104
- Driving Stability Control Systems105
- Drive-Off Assistant108
Driving Comfort109
- While Driving111
- Swerving Vehicles113
- Radar Sensor114
- Collision Warning115
- Functional Limitations116
- Cruise Control119
- Indicator Lamp120
- Pdc Park Distance Control121
- Top View126
- Side View127
- Head-Up Display128
- Parking Assistant130
- System Status131
- Functional Limitations132
- Automatic Climate Control134
Climate Control134
- Maximum Cooling137
- Rear Window Defroster138
Interior Equipment141
- Interior Equipment142
- Digital Compass143
- Connecting Electrical Devices145
Storage Compartments148
Clothes Hooks151
Driving Tips155
Driving Tips156
Things to Remember When Driving156
Loading159
Saving Fuel162
Saving Fuel163
Navigation Navigation System168
- Navigation System169
- Address Book170
- Last Destinations171
- Destination Guidance176
- Lane Information177
- What to Do if183
Entertainment187
Entertainment188
Tone188
Radio190
- Satellite Radio192
- Selecting a Category194
I N F O R Ma T I O N P R O V I D E D B y198
Starting Playback198
CD/Multimedia198
- DVD Changer202
- Controls and Displays202
- Music Collection205
- Music Search207
- Random Playback208
- External Devices210
- Usb Audio Interface211
- Bluetooth Audio213
- Disconnecting the Audio Connection216
- Software Update217
Communication219
Communication220
Business Mobile Phone Preparation Package220
- Package222
- Package224
- Package225
- Package226
- Package227
- Package228
Professional Mobile Phone Preparation228
- Package230
- Package231
- Package232
- Package233
- Package234
- Package235
- Package236
- Package237
- Office Contacts Connecteddrive240
Mobility259
- Refueling260
- Mobility260
- Fuel262
- Fuel Quality262
- Tire Inflation Pressure263
- Safety Information263
Wheels and Tires263
- Wheels and Tires264
- Tire Identification Number267
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading267
- Tire Identification Marks267
- Tire Size267
- Tire Tread268
- Summer Tires268
- Winter Tires268
- Tire Damage269
- Wheel and Tire Combination269
- New Tires270
- Snow Chains271
Engine Compartment272
- Adding Engine Oil274
- Filler Neck274
Engine Oil274
Coolant276
- Bmw Maintenance System277
- Condition Based Service Cbs277
Maintenance277
Replacing Components279
- Battery Replacement287
- Changing Wheels287
- Vehicle Battery287
- Charging the Battery288
- Hazard Warning Flashers290
Breakdown Assistance290
- Breakdown Assistance291
- Tow Truck293
- Tow Bar294
- Automatic Transmission295
Care296
Safety Belts298
Reference301
- Technical Data302
- Short Commands of the Voice Activation306
  - Short Commands of the Voice Activation307
  - External Devices312
- Everything from a to Z314

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Brand	BMW
Model	SEDAN 3 series
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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