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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW X3. THE BMW X3. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
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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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Communication The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Professional mobile phone preparation page 268. package Office Contacts Notes ConnectedDrive At a glance Mobility Cockpit...
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is tions. available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. Status of the Owner's Manual Symbols The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐...
We recommend that you read this publication on a BMW safely and without risk to either the thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine lowing warranties: BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐...
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. Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance 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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Cockpit At a glance High-beam Assistant 82 Voice activation 22 Roadside parking lamps 82 Professional mobile phone prepa‐ ration package 188 Computer 75 Steering column stalk, right Windshield wipers 62 Steering wheel buttons, left Store speed 100 Rain sensor 63 Resume speed 100 Clean the windshields and head‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner 15 PDC Park Distance Control 101 Control Display 16 Backup camera 103 Glove compartment 122 View 106 vent 114 HDC Hill Descent Control 95 Hazard warning system 243 Dynamic Driving Control 97 Central locking system 33 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Emergency Request 243 Reading lamps 84 Panoramic glass sunroof 44 Interior lamps 84 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 87 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care described in this chapter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com iDrive At a glance Operating concept Press. Opening the main menu Press the button. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance iDrive The current panel is closed and the previous Additional options: move the controller to the panel is displayed. right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ played. The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com iDrive At a glance Example: setting the clock Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller. Setting the clock Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Press the button.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance iDrive Switching the split screen on and off Symbol Meaning Roaming is active. Press the button. "Split screen" Text message was received. Check the SIM card. Selecting the display SIM card is blocked. Press the button.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com iDrive At a glance Running a function Symbol Function Press the button. Press the controller: delete the letter The function will run immediately. This or number. means, for example, that the number is dialed Press the controller for an extended when a phone number is selected.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Wait for the signal. Say the command. All standard, country-specific and optional The command is displayed in the instrument equipment that is offered in the model series is cluster.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Voice activation system At a glance respective of which menu item is currently se‐ "Speech mode:" lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. Select the setting. List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 258. Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance Voice activation system ›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ roof closed to prevent noise interference. ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard, country-specific and optional Press the button. equipment that is offered in the model series is Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Opening during operation via iDrive Programmable memory buttons To move directly from the application on the General information Control Display to the options menu: The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service All standard, country-specific and optional data in the remote control, refer to page 234. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls Personal Profile Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ ter or to your service center. The concept New remote controls Personal Profile concept You can obtain new remote controls from your You can set several of your vehicle's functions service center.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing Importing profiles "Profiles" Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile. "Settings" "Profiles" "Import profile" Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. ▷ Backup camera, refer to page 103: selec‐ tion of functions and type of display. Display profile list during start ▷ Language on the Control Display, refer to The profile list can be displayed during each page 78.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. "Settings" "Door locks" "Unlock button:" Via the button for the central locking system. If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls Switching on interior lamps and Confirmation signals from the vehicle courtesy lamps "Settings" Press the button on the remote control "Door locks" with the vehicle locked. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐ tion signals.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing "Last seat position auto." Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Using the door lock General information Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐ locked with the remote control, the battery may be discharged or there may be interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls Locking the doors and tailgate together Unlocking and opening To lock all doors and the tailgate at once: ▷ Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using then pull the door handle above the armrest the button for the central locking system in...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing Provide edge protection Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating Take the remote control with you and do not wires of the rear window.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls With Comfort Access: ▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐ gate. ▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of the tailgate. ▷ Press the button on the remote The tailgate closes automatically.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing Unlocking control is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐ gate is closed.◀ Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls Unlocking the tailgate separately Arming and disarming the alarm system Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the button. General information Do not place the remote control in the When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with cargo area the remote control, Comfort Access or at the...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing Indicator lamp on the interior rearview ▷ In automatic car washes. mirror ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at sea or on a trailer. ▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls Closing without the pinch protection ▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ system ance point. Danger of pinching The window opens automatically. Monitor the closing process and make Pressing again stops the motion. sure that the closing path of the window is clear;...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Opening and closing Roller sunblinds Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch upward briefly. Roller sunblinds for the rear side ▷ The closed roof is tilted and windows the sliding visor opens Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook slightly.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening and closing Controls Comfort position Initializing the system In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open. The system can be initialized when the vehicle This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐ is stationary and the engine is running.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment Manually adjustable seats All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting Controls Height Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary. Backrest width Backrest tilt Lumbar support Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Backrest tilt Seat and mirror memory for driver's seat Note...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Adjusting Lumbar support Height. The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting Controls Switching off Notes Press the button longer. Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away. The LEDs go out. Although airbags enhance safety by providing Rear seat heating added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors to the seat or head restraint. checked. Otherwise, the protective function of the active...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting Controls Adjusting the height Adjusting the height: outer head restraints ▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push the head restraint down. ▷...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Adjusting Seat and mirror memory The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed. General information Safety mode Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐ nition.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting Controls Estimating distances correctly Deactivating Objects reflected in the mirror are closer Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ than they appear. Do not estimate the distance senger's side mirror position. to the traffic behind you based on what you see Fold in and out in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Adjusting Steering wheel Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect General information Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Adjusting From behind when driving at night: turn the knob.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 87. All standard, country-specific and optional Deactivating the front passenger airbags equipment that is offered in the model series is If a child restraint fixing system is used in described in this chapter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Transporting children safely LATCH child restraint fixing airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint fixing system.◀ system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children. Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system, Note move the front passenger seat as far back as Manufacturer's information for LATCH...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Transporting children safely Controls Child restraint fixing system with a Mounting point/eye tether strap Seat backrest Upper retaining strap Mounting points Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Raise or remove head restraints as needed. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving Driving Vehicle equipment switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off All standard, country-specific and optional or the daytime running lights are switched equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving Controls Radio ready state Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐ Activate radio ready state: erate engine speeds. ▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/ OFF button on the radio.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving Set the parking brake. The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐ nal sounds and the brake lamps light up. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian Parking brake models The concept If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving Controls On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle The LED and the letters AUTO H light up. from rolling backward when driving away. The indicator lamp lights up. Automatic Hold is activated. Deactivating Press the button again.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated. "Triple turn signal" Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot release the parking brake.◀...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving Controls Switching on Rain sensor The concept The time between wipes is controlled automat‐ ically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror. Activating/deactivating the rain sensor Press the wiper levers up.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving Clean the windshield, headlamps Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation. To clean the rear window, press the lever further forward. Fold-out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving Controls Washer fluid reservoir When the ignition is switched off, refer to page 58, position P is engaged automatically. Adding washer fluid Only add washer fluid when the engine is P Park cool, and then close the cover completely to Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving Engaging D, R and N Sport program DS and manual mode M/ Activating sport program DS Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐ rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary. After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving Controls Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the trans‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displays Controls Electronic displays With the Professional navigation system Selection list, e.g., radio 75 Computer 75 Navigation display 138 Transmission displays 67 Service requirements 74 Messages, e.g. Check Control 70 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Displays With the Business navigation system or no navigation Clock 73 Selection lists, e. g. Dynamic Driving Con‐ trol 75 External temperature 73 Computer 75 Messages, e.g. Check Control 70 Service requirements 74 Transmission displays 67 Check Control Indicator/warning lamps The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displays Controls Overview: indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system Emissions Symbol Function or system Turn signal Emissions in Canadian models Parking brake Brake system Parking brake in Canadian models Brake system in Canadian models Automatic Hold Antilock Brake System ABS Front fog lamps...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Displays Messages after trip completion ▷ Display additional information about the Check Control message in the integrated Special messages that are displayed during owner's manual. driving are displayed again after the ignition is ▷...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displays Controls Range Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob. After the reserve range is ▷ The odometer is displayed reached: when the ignition is switched ▷ A Check Control message is off. displayed briefly.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Displays Displaying the current fuel The current service requirements can be read consumption out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist. "Settings" Data regarding the maintenance status or legally "Info display" mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displays Controls Activating a list and creating the "§ Vehicle inspection" setting "Date:" Create the settings. Confirm. The entered date is stored. Automatic Service Request Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center be‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Displays ▷ Average fuel consumption. The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances. ▷ Average speed. ▷ Date. Average speed ▷ Time of arrival Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the When destination guidance is activated in engine manually stopped do not enter into the the navigation system.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displays Controls "Warning at:" "Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill. Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed. Press the controller. Display on the Control Display The speed limit is stored.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Displays Settings on the Control Date Display Setting the date "Settings" Time "Time/Date" Setting the time zone "Date:" "Settings" Turn the controller until the desired day is "Time/Date" displayed. "Time zone" Press the controller. Select the desired time zone.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Displays Controls Brightness "Language:" Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display: "Settings" "Control display" "Brightness" Select the desired language. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is General information described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition is also described that is not available in a vehicle, switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lamps Controls "Welcome light" The low beams always stay on when the fog lamps are switched on. Personal responsibility The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Lamps Roadside parking lamps Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐ sible. Headlamp range control With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range of the low beams can be manually adjusted for the The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lamps Controls Press the button on the turn signal lever, ar‐ wagons; when driving close to train or ship row. traffic; and at animal crossings. The indicator lamp in the instrument ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, cluster lights up.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Lamps Instrument lighting Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps. Adjusting With the interior lamps shut off, the reading lamps cannot be switched on. The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Controls Safety Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Safety Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ also applies to steering wheel covers, the tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the collisions.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Controls When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ less they are specifically recommended by bag system checked immediately the manufacturer of your vehicle. When there is a malfunction, have the airbag ▷...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Safety senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the there is a significant loss of pressure in one or child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ more tires. senger airbags are not activated. Functional requirements Strength of the driver's and front The system must have been reset when the in‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Controls A change in the tire inflation pressure during the external temperature in the instrument clus‐ driving is taken into account. ter. A correction is only necessary if this is indicated Resetting the system by the TPM Reset the system after each correction of the Wheels, green...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Safety Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, are labeled Check the air pressure in all four tires at the with a circular symbol containing the letters next opportunity. RSC marked on the tire sidewall. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not Do not continue driving without run-flat...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Controls Message when the system was not flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure reset telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them A Check Control message is displayed. to the proper pressure.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Safety In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ firming the inflation pressures. sponding wheel change.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Controls Do this by checking the air pressure in all Because the possible driving distance depends four tires. on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is pending on the driving speed, road conditions, correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed All standard, country-specific and optional and by applying brakes at individual wheels.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator/warning lamps Deactivating DTC When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ Press the button again. played in the instrument cluster. TRACTION and the DSC indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐ go out.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating HDC Use HDC in low gears or in transmission position D or R only. Press the button again and the LED goes out. HDC is automatically deactivated Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed above approx.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving stability control systems Controls Variable sport steering TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has max‐ The variable sport steering increases the steer‐ imum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dy‐ ing angle of the front wheels at large steering namic Traction Control, refer to page 95, is ac‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving stability control systems Selected program ▷ "Configure SPORT mode" ▷ Configure the program. The selected program is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Optionally, the sport program can be configured before it is activated: "Settings"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle equipment Controls All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving comfort Interrupting Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐ When active, press the button. ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐ wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐ The system is automatically interrupted if: ring.◀...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving comfort Controls Displays in the instrument cluster The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m. An acoustic warning is first given: Indicator lamp ▷ By the front sensors and two rear corner Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐ sensors at approx.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving comfort False warnings ▷ Off: the LED goes out. PDC may issue a warning under the following Signal tones conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range: When approaching an object, an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the ▷...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving comfort Controls If the backup camera image was selected last, it ▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. again appears on the display. To switch to PDC: ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors for long periods and main‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off manually Show the parking aid lines, refer to page 105. Turning circle lines Press the button. ▷ Can be shown in the backup camera image. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving comfort Controls Display on the Control Display Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding Switching on the backup camera via turning circle line. iDrive With PDC activated: "Rear view camera"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving comfort Top View Switch the system back on if necessary. Switching on/off manually The concept Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐ ing. The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving comfort Controls Cameras The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Display on the Control Display Switching on the backup camera via iDrive With Top View switched on: "Rear view camera"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Driving comfort If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐ "Brightness" tings. Turn the controller. The brightness is adjusted. Switching on/off When the low beams are switched on, the "Settings" brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐ "Head-up display"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Climate control The programs can be combined as necessary. Continuous recirculated-air mode The recirculated-air mode should not be Air volume, manual used for an extended period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀ Turn the wheel to set the desired air volume.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Climate control Controls The cooling function is switched on automati‐ Switching on cally with the AUTO program. Set any air volume. When using the automatic climate control, con‐ The AUTO program can also be switched on di‐ densation water, refer to page 130, develops rectly via the AUTO button.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Climate control Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ 12 Cooling function lated-air mode 13 Rear window defroster ALL program 14 Seat heating 48 10 Temperature, right 11 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐ sation Climate control functions in detail Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Climate control Controls ALL program The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control. Press the button. The current setting or later settings of Air volume, manual the temperature on the driver's side are trans‐ To be able to manually adjust the air volume, ferred to the front passenger side.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Climate control Switching the system on/off Toward blue: colder. Toward red: warmer. Switching off Press the left button at the minimum Adjusting the ventilation speed. ▷ Ventilation for cooling: Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐ Switching on rection, e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot from Press any button, except for the buttons for the...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Climate control Controls They can be operated via iDrive. Switching on/off directly "Settings" "Climate" "Activate parked-car vent." The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes if the system is switched on. Preselecting the switch-on time "Settings"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment transmitter, the remote-controlled device is generally compatible with the integrated univer‐ All standard, country-specific and optional sal remote control. equipment that is offered in the model series is If you have any questions, please contact: described in this chapter.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Interior equipment Controls The LED flashes slowly. Programming will be easier with the aid of a sec‐ ond person. Release both buttons when the LED flashes rapidly. Park the vehicle within range of the remote- If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Interior equipment Rear center console the button on the hand-held transmitter again for 2 seconds. Deleting all stored programs Press the two outer memory buttons for approx. 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All stored programs are deleted.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Interior equipment Controls Cargo cover with partition net: Do not deposit heavy objects Removing Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on the trunk cover. Otherwise, they could endanger To load bulky luggage, the cover can be re‐ occupants during braking and evasive maneu‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Interior equipment Folding down the middle section folded down. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.◀ Locking the backrest Before carrying persons in the rear, en‐ gage and thereby lock the backrests, or the re‐ straining effect of the safety belts during an ac‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Interior equipment Controls With an enlarged cargo area Fold down the entire rear seat backrest. Press the button, arrow 1, to unlock the case on both sides. Pull the case rearward out of the two side brackets, arrow 2.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Glove compartment All standard, country-specific and optional Front passenger side equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Opening is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Storage compartments Controls Center armrest USB interface for data transfer Opening Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g.: Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the center ▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 33. arm rest up, arrow 2.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Controls Storage compartments Unsuitable containers Pushing back the covers Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐ Push back the covers before folding up the ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐ center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder could age.◀...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Storage compartments Controls Storage compartment on the right side Hook on the bottom of the cargo floor panel: for easier loading, the raised cargo floor panel can A waterproof storage compartment is available be secured on the edge of the roof with the hook.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/ 300 km. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Brake system described in this chapter.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Things to remember when driving Driving tips Do not remove the heat shields installed and Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐ never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐ tions ing, standing at idle and while parking, take care Do not exceed this water depth and walking to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving tips Things to remember when driving Condensation under the parked vehicle In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it. When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water develops that exits underneath Hills the vehicle.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle equipment hicle and unstable driving situations may result. All standard, country-specific and optional Determine the combined weight of the equipment that is offered in the model series is driver and passengers that will be riding in described in this chapter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving tips Loading Stowing cargo Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area ▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safety To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes belts in the opposite buckle.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Loading Driving tips Cargo net, FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and secures the cargo in the cargo area. The storage net can be attached to the following eyes: ▷ Lashing eyes on the rail system.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass sunroof All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows described in this chapter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Saving fuel Driving tips The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. Switch off the engine during longer stops Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Navigation Vehicle equipment Destination input All standard, country-specific and optional Manual destination entry equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment General information is also described that is not available in a vehicle, The system supports you in entering street e.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Entering a town/city Select the street. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐ Alternative: enter the street address played town/city. and house number Select "Street" or the displayed street. Enter the street as you would the town/city. "House number"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Starting destination guidance after "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing entering the destination contact" "Accept destination" "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Add a destination as a further destination, refer to page 145.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Starting destination guidance Highlight the entry. "Options" Open. "Navigation" "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry" "Last destinations" Select the destination. Using the home address as the "Start guidance" destination The home address must be stored. Specify the Editing the destination home address, refer to page 200.
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"Start guidance" or "Add as another of the map and the category. destination" Add a destination as a further destination, Destination entry via BMW Assist refer to page 145. A connection is established to the Concierge "Start search": if a search term is not entered, service, refer to page 210.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation "Display Points of Interest" Select the setting. Destination entry by map Selecting the destination "Navigation" "Map" The current position of the vehicle is indi‐ ▷ Select the symbol. cated on the map. "Start guidance"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Example: to enter a town/city in a US state ▷ To select a different town/city: ›New as a whole word, the language of the system entry‹ must be English. ▷ Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹ e.g., entry 2 ▷...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Store the trip "Enter new destination" Select the type of destination entry. Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary, delete existing trips to be able to store new trips.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation "Options" Open. ▷ The route criteria can be changed when the destination is entered and during destina‐ "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip" tion guidance. Open the last trip ▷ Road types are part of the navigation data and are taken into consideration when plan‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation The individual suggestions are high‐ ▷ Street name at the next change in direction. lighted in color. Lane information On multi-lane roads, the recommended lanes are marked in the arrow view by a triangle. ▷...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Resuming the original route Volume of spoken instructions If the route section should no longer be by‐ Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐ passed: tion until the desired volume is set. "Navigation"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Traffic obstructions To change to the function bar, move the con‐ troller to the left. Small triangles along the planned route indicate route sections with traffic obstructions, depend‐ Changing the map section ing on the map scale.
Move the controller to the right repeatedly cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend until the split screen is selected. and hold harmless BMW of North America, Select "Split screen content" or the scale. LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐...
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Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or if required. BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect, Traffic bulletins on the map special, consequential, exemplary, or inci‐ dental damages (including, without limita‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation Filtering traffic bulletins detour is offered. In addition, distance and time differences between the original route and the You can set which traffic bulletins appear on the detour are displayed. map. To accept the detour: "Navigation"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigation Navigation "Navigation system version": information on tion. Reception is usually best when you the data version is displayed. have an unobstructed view of the sky. ▷ The destination without street information is Updating the navigation data not used for route guidance? When city has been input, no downtown can...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio and television stations and playing CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment Tone Tone Vehicle equipment Select the desired tone settings. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Tone Entertainment Multi-channel playback, Adjusting the volume surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐ "Volume settings" back, surround. Select the desired volume setting. Setting multi-channel playback, surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment Radio Radio Vehicle equipment AM/FM station All standard, country-specific and optional Selecting a station equipment that is offered in the model series is "Radio" described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, "FM"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Radio Entertainment HD Radio™ reception The stations can also be stored on the program‐ mable memory buttons, refer to page 20. Many stations broadcast both analog and digital signals. Selecting a station manually License conditions Station selection via the frequency.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment Radio Press the controller. Symbol Function Select the substation. Open the My Favorites category/ When reception is poor, the substation is muted open a favorite. for several seconds. If reception is interrupted Manage the favorites.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Radio Entertainment Via iDrive The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. "Radio" Select the phone number to have the chan‐ "Satellite radio" nel enabled. Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐ gory.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment Radio Press the controller again to confirm the is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The buf‐ highlighted channel. fer is cleared when a new channel is selected. Opening the timeshift function "Radio"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Radio Entertainment ▷ Muting. "Add sports information" The audio playback then continues with a time delay. To activate: "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Replay - Time shift" "Automatic time shift" To deactivate: "Automatic time shift". Select the league.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment Radio Automatic update The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The update Deleting favorites takes place automatically and may take several "Satellite radio"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Radio Entertainment The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use. The stations can also be stored on the program‐ mable memory buttons, refer to page 20. Deleting a station "Radio"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia CD/multimedia Vehicle equipment CD/DVD All standard, country-specific and optional Playback equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Loading the CD/DVD player is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment CD/DVD removal Select the desired track to begin playback. Press the button. The CD/DVD is partially ejected. Remove the CD/DVD. Audio playback Selecting the track using the button Press the button repeatedly until the desired track is played.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia "Options" Open. Code Region "Random" China All regions Playback The video image is displayed on the front Con‐ trol Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/ h; in some countries, it is only displayed if the parking brake is set or if the automatic trans‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment "Audio/language" Symbol Function Open the DVD menu. Start playback. Pause Stop Next chapter Previous chapter Select the desired language. Fast forward Selecting the subtitles Reverse The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color" Selecting the camera angle The availability of a different camera angle de‐ pends on the DVD and the current DVD track. Turn the controller during playback. Open "Options". "Additional options"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment After they are inserted, it may take several mi‐ DVD slot nutes for the CDs/DVDs to be read in. Fill DVD compartments Removing a single CD/DVD Filling the DVD compartments individually Press the button.
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Possible reasons for malfunctions with Do not remove the cover home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent BMW CD/DVD players and changers are data creation or recording processes, or officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do poor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment CDs/DVDs with copy protection rectories can be deleted later, Deleting a track and directory, refer to page 177. CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐ tection feature by the manufacturer. This can Tracks with DRM copy protection can be mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or stored but cannot be played back.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia storage process, the tracks are played in se‐ tion is available in the vehicle database or on the quence. Observe the following during the storage proc‐ To update the database, contact your service ess: center.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment can be called up via the corresponding album, Music search using spoken instructions refer to page 176. Instructions for the voice activation system, re‐ fer to page 22. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Press the button on the steering "Music search"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia Albums Open "Options". All stored albums, listed in order of their storage "Random" dates. Symbol Format Audio CD Compressed audio files "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Select the desired album. Managing music Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment Deleting an album Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur‐ ing a long trip. An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played. Starting the engine. "CD/Multimedia"...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia Playback Deleting the music collection "CD/Multimedia" Connect the audio device, switch it on and select a track on the audio device. "Music collection" "CD/Multimedia" Open "Options". If necessary. "External devices". "Delete music collection" "AUX front"...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment Connectors for external devices from your service center, or a flexible adapter cable. ▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that with the AUX-IN port and USB in‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia Number of tracks Select the symbol. Information from up to four USB devices or for "Search" approx. 16,000 or 36,000 tracks can be stored Select the desired category, e.g., "Genre" or in the vehicle.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment Current playback To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left. List of tracks currently being played. Select the desired video file to begin play‐ "CD/Multimedia" back.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia Use of a mobile phone as an audio source, The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ refer to page 189. played. ▷ The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐ speakers.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD/multimedia Entertainment If pairing was successful, the device is displayed If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". as connected. Select the desired device from the list of White symbol : the device is active as an audio paired devices.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Entertainment CD/multimedia Playback menu Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 188. Depending on the particular device, some of the The device is not supported by the vehicle. functions may not be available. ▷ Perform a software update, refer to page 185, if needed.
▷ USB. Restoring the previous version Updates and related current information is If it should become necessary, the software ver‐ available at www.bmw.com/update. sion prior to the last software update can be re‐ ▷ TeleService. stored. Existing software can be updated directly via The previous version may only be restored when the vehicle.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family, friends, business partners, and service providers are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package Professional mobile phone preparation package Vehicle equipment Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to: All standard, country-specific and optional ▷ Hold the mobile phone. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Professional mobile phone preparation package Communication Notes Additional functions At high temperatures, the charge function of the Activating/deactivating the additional mobile phone can be limited where appropriate functions and the functions are no longer executed. Activate the functions before pairing to be able When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle, to use them in the vehicle.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package "Add new phone" Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐ hicle at once. Three mobile phones can be con‐ The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ nected with the vehicle at once.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Professional mobile phone preparation package Communication Highlight the mobile phone to be config‐ same passkey on the mobile phone and via ured. iDrive. "Options" Open. ▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package Incoming call notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐ tact. Receiving calls ▷ Is the mobile phone connected as an audio source or additional telephone? The mobile If the number of the caller is stored in the phone phone must be connected as a telephone.
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Entering a phone number Dialing a number When entering phone numbers, you can switch between entering letters and numbers. Service numbers can be entered more easily, PQRS e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD. "Telephone" WXYZ "Dial number" Calls with multiple participants General information You can switch between calls or connect two calls to a single conference call.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package Accepting a call while speaking to Establishing a conference call another party Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐ This function might have to be activated by the phone conference call.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Professional mobile phone preparation package Communication Redialing "Phone book" A symbol indicates the storage location of the General information contacts. The list of dialed numbers in the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle depending on the mobile phone.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package Hands-free system Complete the entries if necessary. If necessary, "Store contact in vehicle". General information Received calls Calls that are being made on the hands-free system can be continued on the mobile phone Displaying calls and vice versa.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Professional mobile phone preparation package Communication Installation position nections, arrow 1, and push downward, ar‐ row 2 until it engages. In the center armrest. Inserting the snap-in adapter Press the button and remove the cover. Removing the mobile phone Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Office Office Vehicle equipment ▷ The time, time zone, and date, refer to page 78, are correctly set on the Control All standard, country-specific and optional Display and on the mobile phone to correctly equipment that is offered in the model series is display appointments, for example.
Editing a contact well if this function is supported by the mobile Select the desired contact. phone, and contacts from the BMW Search ad‐ "Edit contact" dress book are displayed. The addresses can be adopted as destinations for navigation and the phone numbers can be dialed.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Office "Start guidance" or "Add as another In the navigation system: enter address. destination" Only addresses contained in the navigation data in the vehicle can be entered. This en‐ Checking the address as a destination sures that destination guidance is possible for all addresses.
Message from the Concierge serv‐ ice. Contacts can be exported and imported via the Personal Profile, refer to page 31. The contacts Message from BMW Info. stored in the vehicle are exported, but not those E-mail from mobile phone. from the mobile phone.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Office Reading the text message out loud Only messages from the BMW Assist Concierge service, My Info and BMW Read the text message out loud, refer to Info are displayed. page 206.
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Displaying additional information. ber from the list. The connection is established. BMW Info E-mail General information Displaying e-mails Messages from BMW regarding service actions and news from BMW. "Office" "Messages" Displaying the message Select the desired e-mail. Displaying e-mail contacts If the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Office "Options" Open. ▷ Select the symbol. "Fully download e-mails" Using contact data Only a part of the email from the cell phone Contact data from appointments, tasks, text is loaded into the vehicle. messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or selected, refer to page 205.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Office Communication Reminders Using contact data Contact data from appointments, tasks, text Displaying reminders messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or selected, refer to page 205. Reminders of pending appointments and tasks are displayed.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Office Reading out loud ▷ Depending on the number of stored ap‐ pointments, task notes, and messages in Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, the mobile phone, not all are displayed in the tasks, and notes can be read out loud.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contacts Communication Contacts Vehicle equipment Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication Contacts "My contacts" Select the address. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Checking the address as a destination An address that is to be used for destination guidance must match the navigation data con‐ tained in the vehicle.
BMW Assist services request a BMW service appointment. will be available. The BMW Assist system can be ▷ Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐ reactivated by a service center after you sign a sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication ConnectedDrive Press the SOS button to contact the BMW can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐ Assist Response Center. cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Convenience Plan.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communication ConnectedDrive Opening the start page "Options" Open. "Display start page" Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" "Customer Relations" Loading a new page "Start service" "Options" Open. "Update"...
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TeleService Report Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the ongoing development of BMW products from your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐ essary. TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that meet certain technical requirements and have a valid Assist contract;...
Data transfer Use apps During the updating of BMW services, display Connect the cell phone via the snap-in the status of the data transfer. adapter or via the USB audio interface.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ConnectedDrive Communication tions depend on the speed of the available Internet connection of the cell phone. ▷ Some cell phones cannot simultaneously use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem. If necessary, restart the software application on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility To ensure that you remain mobile at all times, this chapter supplies you with important information on the topics of fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump sym‐ bol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
Failure to comply with these recommendations Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 or AKI may result in unscheduled maintenance.◀ BMW recommends AKI 91 or 89. Gasoline with lower AKI The minimum AKI Rating is 89. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 222, contains all pressure specifications equipment that is offered in the model series is for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to X3 35iA 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications X3 28iA in bar/PSI Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifica‐ psi/kilopascal with tions in bar/PSI cold tires Specifications in bar/ PSI with cold tires...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressure values over X3 35iA 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications X3 28iA in bar/PSI Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifica‐ bar/PSI with cold tions in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/ PSI with cold tires...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Wheels and tires Speed letter under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐ ernment test course. For example, a tire graded T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h well on the government course as a tire graded V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wheels and tires Mobility Tire damage combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐ sible tire failure. General information If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀ Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐ RSC – Run-flat tires jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Wheels and tires Changing wheels and tires Recommended tire brands Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center or tire specialist. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wheels and tires Mobility Run-flat tires Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher Label than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ 245/50 R 18. No snow chains with tires of size 245/45 R Do not mount snow chains on tires of size 245/45 R 19; otherwise, the vehicle can become damaged.◀...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compartment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot parts.◀...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle equipment ▷ "Measurement not possible at this time." ▷ "Measuring engine oil level..." All standard, country-specific and optional Duration with the engine running: ap‐ equipment that is offered in the model series is prox.
The additives are harmful to your health.◀ Specification Coolant consists of water and additives. BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Not all commercially available additives are suit‐ BMW Longlife-01 able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for BMW Longlife-01 FE suitable additives.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Engine oil Mobility Coolant level Checking Let the engine cool. Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, and then open it. The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck.
This also applies for changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐ safety-related functions and systems. vated-charcoal filter. BMW Maintenance System Service and Warranty The maintenance system directs you to re‐ Information Booklet for US quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Data memory Diagnosis Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐ eration, faults and user settings. These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle equipment Replacing the front wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 64, the wiper arms. equipment that is offered in the model series is Fold up the wipers.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing components Mobility Lamp and bulb replacement These light-emitting diodes, which are related to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. General information Do not remove the covers Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety.
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Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, the reverse order. please contact your BMW center. High beams/headlamp flasher and parking Xenon headlamps lamps Follow the General instructions on lamps and Low beams and high beams are designed with xenon technology.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing components Mobility The parking lamps and daylight running lights Detach the connector. are made using LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. Front fog lamps Follow the General instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 237.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Replacing components The bulb is attached to the cap. 21-watt bulb, P21W With an Adaptive Light Control or xenon head‐ lamp: tail lamp is designed with LED-technol‐ ogy. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing components Mobility Turn the bulb and remove it. The turn signal Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐ is the upper bulb and the tail lamp/brake tached. lamp is the lower bulb on the bulb holder. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the Changing wheels new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Replacing components systems or functions may not be fully availa‐ lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in ble.◀ a fire in the vehicle.◀ After a battery replacement, have the battery Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse registered on the vehicle by your service center types and locations are stored in the fuse box in to ensure that all comfort functions are fully...
▷ The radio ready state is switched on. lished. ▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a ▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the wireless communications network sup‐ BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐...
Breakdown assistance First aid kit Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstan‐ ces.
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Switch off any electronic systems/power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles. Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. Bodywork contact between vehicles Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Make sure that there is no contact be‐...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing other vehicles attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐ tery to recharge. General information Let both engines run for several minutes. Light towing vehicle Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order.
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The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ Tow-starting ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the on‐ Automatic transmission board vehicle tool kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Care Care Vehicle equipment Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those All standard, country-specific and optional that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint equipment that is offered in the model series is damage.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a BMW recommends using cleaning and care soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable products from BMW, since these have been interior cleaner. tested and approved. Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mobility Care Damage from Velcro® fasteners Do not soak the headliner. Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol articles of clothing can damage the seat covers. or solvents Ensure that any Velcro®...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Care Mobility Sensors/cameras To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth mois‐ tened with a small amount of glass cleaner. Displays/screens Clean the displays with a microfiber cloth. Cleaning displays Do not use chemical or household cleans‐ ers.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical data Reference Length, wheel base Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm Vehicle length: 182.7 inches/4,642 mm Smallest turning circle Ø: 39 ft/11.9 m Engine specifications The rated power outputs are established on the basis of fuel grade AKI 91.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Technical data X3 xDrive 35i Displacement cu in/cm³ 181.7/2,979 No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed 5,800 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 295/400 at engine speed 1,300–5,000 Weights X3 xDrive 28i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,136/2,330 Load...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical data Reference Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 17.7/67 Fuel quality, refer to page Windshield and headlamp US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5.0 washer system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Short commands of the voice activation system Vehicle equipment General information All standard, country-specific and optional Instructions for voice activation system, refer to equipment that is offered in the model series is page 22.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Equipment Function Command Open the air conditioning settings. ›Climate‹ Open the Head-up Display. ›head up display‹ Vehicle information Owner's Manual Function Command Open the Owner's Manual. ›Display Owner's Manual‹...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Navigation General information Function Command Opens the Navigation menu. ›Navigation‹ Open the destination entry. ›Enter address‹ Enter the address. ›Enter address‹ Enter a town/city. ›City‹ Enter a state/province.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Function Command Perspective map. ›Map perspective view‹ Automatic scaling of the map. ›Map with automatic scaling‹ Scale...feet. ›Map scale ... feet‹ Scale...meters. ›Map scale ... meters‹ e.g., map scale 100 meters Scale...kilometers.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Split screen, trip computer. ›Splitscreen trip computer‹ Split screen, scale automatically. ›Split screen automatic scaling‹ Destination guidance with intermediate destinations Function Command Enter a new destination. ›Enter address‹...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Weather Band Function Command Open the Weather Band. ›Weather band‹ Switch on the Weather Band. ›Weather band on‹ Select a Weather Band station. ›Select a weather channel‹ Satellite radio Function Command...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command CD and DVD. ›C D‹ Select a DVD. ›D V D ...‹ e.g. DVD 3 Display the entertainment details on a split ›Entertainment details‹ screen.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Function Command Display the phone book. ›Phonebook‹ Redialing. ›Redial‹ Display received calls. ›Received calls‹ List of messages. ›Messages‹ Open the Bluetooth devices. ›Bluetooth‹ Office Function Command Open the Office menu.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Short commands of the voice activation system BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive Function Command Open BMW Assist. ›B M W Assist‹ Open ConnectedDrive. ›Connected Drive‹ Open BMW Search. ›B M W Online‹ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
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All-season tires, refer to Win‐ trol ing/deactivating ter tires Automatic Hold BMW Assist All-wheel-drive Automatic locking BMW homepage Alternating-code hand-held Automatic recirculated-air BMW Internet page transmitter control Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 153 - 09 11 490...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Everything from A to Z Reference BMW Maintenance Sys‐ Cargo straps, securing Clothes hooks cargo Combination switch, refer to BMW Search Car key, refer to Remote con‐ Turn signals Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Everything from A to Z Destination guidance DVD changer Engine oil types, ap‐ Destination guidance with in‐ DVD settings proved termediate destinations DVDs, storing Engine specifications Destination input, naviga‐ DVD, video Engine start during malfunc‐ tion Dynamic Damping Control tion...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Everything from A to Z Reference Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ Hills gation system Hints Flat tire, warning lamp 89, Gray display of the map Holder for beverages Flooding Gross vehicle weight, ap‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Everything from A to Z Integrated key Lamps and bulbs Integrated universal remote Language on Control Dis‐ control play Maintenance Intensity, AUTO program Lashing eyes, securing Maintenance require‐ Interactive map cargo ments Interior equipment LATCH child restraint fixing Maintenance, service require‐...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Everything from A to Z Reference Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ Parked vehicle, condensa‐ ing concept tion Message list, traffic bulle‐ OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ Parking aid, refer to PDC tins tics Parking brake Messages Obstacle marking, backup Parking lamps...
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Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ Replacing wheels/tires Screw thread for tow fit‐ nostics Reporting safety defects ting Software applications, Reserve warning, refer to Search, refer to BMW iPhone Range Search Software update Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ Seat and mirror memory Spare fuse...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Everything from A to Z Reference Spoken instructions, naviga‐ Tow fitting tion Towing SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Tachometer Town/city, navigation Driving Control Tailgate Tow-starting Sport automatic transmis‐ Tailgate, automatic TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ sion Tailgate via remote control SPORT - program, dynamic...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reference Everything from A to Z Wheel base, vehicle Wheels, changing Variable sport steering Wheels, everything on wheels Vehicle battery and tires Vehicle battery, replacing Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Vehicle, breaking in Vehicle care Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor Vehicle equipment Vehicle identification number,...
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