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Communicat
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Navigat
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Mobi
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Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged.
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Steering wheel heating*
Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up when the steer-
ing wheel hea
ting is s
witched on.
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Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Notes
6
The Individual Vehicle
7
Parts and Accessories
7
Editorial Notice
7
For Your Own Safety
7
California Proposition 65 Warning
7
Reporting Safety Defects
8
At a Glance
11
Cockpit
12
Indicator and Warning Lamps
15
Around the Center Console: Controls and Displays
16
Idrive
18
Operating Principle
19
Programmable Memory Keys
22
Letters and Numbers
23
Voice Activation System
24
Controls
27
Opening and Closing
28
Central Locking System
29
Manual Operation
31
Automatic Locking
32
Opening from Inside
32
Emergency Release
34
Rear Window
34
Alarm System
35
Panic Mode
35
Interior Motion Sensor
35
Warning Lamps
37
Replacing the Battery
37
Starting the Engine
37
Automatic Transmission
37
Adjustments
43
Manual Adjustment
44
Head Restraints
45
Lumbar Support
45
Front Seats
46
Heated Seats
47
Seat and Mirror Memory
47
Safety Belts
48
Exterior Mirrors
49
Steering Wheel
50
Interior Rearview Mirror
50
Steering Wheel Heating
51
Transporting Children Safely
52
Child Seat Security
53
Driving
56
Diesel Engine
57
Switching off the Engine
57
Manual Transmission
57
Parking Brake
58
Indicator Lamp
58
Automatic Transmission with
58
Selector Lever Positions
59
Turn Signals
60
Headlamp Flasher
60
Wiper System
61
Washer Fluid
62
Cruise Control
63
Warning Lamp
64
Active Cruise Control
64
The Concept
64
System Limitations
68
Swerving Vehicles
69
Your Responsibility
70
Controls Overview
71
Coolant Temperature
72
Fuel Gauge
72
Energy Control
72
Engine Oil Temperature
72
Average Fuel Consumption
73
Settings and Information
74
Service Requirements
75
Units of Measure
75
Possible Displays
76
Setting the Time
77
In the Instrument Cluster
77
Check Control
79
Text Messages
80
Speed Limit
81
Technology for Driving Comfort and Safety
83
Antilock Brake System Abs
84
Dynamic Stability Control Dsc
84
Dynamic Traction Control Dtc
84
Drive-Off Assistant
86
Flat Tire Monitor Ftm
86
Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
88
Active Steering
90
Lamps
94
Automatic Headlamp Control
94
Parking Lamps
94
Adaptive Light Control
95
Daytime Running Lights
95
Activating the System
96
Fog Lamps
97
Instrument Lighting
97
Reading Lamps
98
Interior Lamps
98
Climate
99
Automatic Climate Control
100
Maximum Cooling
100
Rear Window Defroster
101
Parked Car Ventilation
102
Practical Interior Accessories
104
Digital Compass
106
Roller Sun Blinds
107
Glove Compartment
107
Center Armrest
108
Storage Compartment
108
Clothes Hooks
109
Cigarette Lighter Socket
110
Cargo Area
112
Partition Net
113
Lashing Eyes
114
Ski Bag
114
Securing Cargo
115
Driving Tips
117
Things to Remember When Driving
118
General Driving Notes
119
Diesel Particulate Filter
119
Driving through Water
120
Cargo Loading
121
Stowing Cargo
121
Navigation
125
Navigation System
126
Destination Entry
127
Address Book
129
Last Destinations
130
Voice Commands
133
Destination Guidance
136
Displaying Traffic Obstructions
141
What to Do if
142
Entertainment
145
On/Off and Tone
146
Radio
149
Radio Data System Rds
150
Satellite Radio
152
Selecting a Channel
153
Selecting a Category
154
CD/DVD Player and CD Changer
157
Starting Playback
159
Selecting Track
161
Music Collection
164
Music Search
165
Managing Music
167
External Devices
169
Communications
175
Telephone
176
Adjusting the Volume
179
Phone Book
181
Operation by Voice
183
Contacts
188
Deleting Contacts
189
BMW Assist
190
Roadside Assistance
191
Customer Relations
193
Mobility
197
Refueling
198
Fuel Tank Capacity
199
Gasoline Engine
199
Fuel Specifications
199
Winter Diesel
200
Wheels and Tires
203
Tire Identification Marks
216
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
216
Tire Identification Number
216
Tire Condition
217
New Wheels and Tires
218
Snow Chains
219
Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
219
Under the Hood
220
Engine Oil
221
Adding Engine Oil
223
Checking Coolant Level
224
Maintenance
225
Care
227
Chrome Parts
228
Paintwork Care
228
Interior Care
229
Vehicle Storage
230
Replacing Components
231
Xenon Lamps
232
Tail Lamps
234
Vehicle Battery
237
Battery Care
237
Changing Wheels
237
Charging the Battery
237
Giving and Receiving Assistance
239
Warning Triangle
240
Connecting Jumper Cables
241
Being Towed
242
Reference
245
Technical Data
246
Short Commands for the Voice Activation System
251
Vehicle Information
255
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Brand
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Model
2009 3 Series
Category
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Language
English
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