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BMW 2008 3 Series Owner's Manual (272 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
5
Using this Owner's Manual

6
- Additional Sources of Information
  6
- Symbols Used
  6
- The Individual Vehicle
  7
- Parts and Accessories
  7
- For Your Own Safety
  7
- Editorial Notice
  7
- Service and Warranty
  8
- Reporting Safety Defects
  8
- For Canadian Customers
  9
- Notes
  6
At a Glance

11
- Cockpit
  12
- Idrive
  18
  - Menu Overview
    19
  - Operating Principle
    19
  - Assistance Window
    22
  - Status Information
    22
  - Selecting Display
    22
  - Programmable Memory Keys
    23
  - Switching Control Display Off/On
    23
- Voice Command System
  25
- Saying Commands
  25
Controls

29
- Opening and Closing
  30
  - Keys/Remote Controls
    30
  - Personal Profile
    30
  - Central Locking System
    31
  - Opening and Closing: Using the Remote Control
    31
  - Manual Operation
    34
  - Automatic Locking
    34
  - Opening and Closing: Using the Door Lock
    34
  - Opening and Closing: from Inside
    34
  - Luggage Compartment Lid
    35
  - Opening from Inside
    35
  - Emergency Release
    36
  - Alarm System
    37
  - Panic Mode
    37
  - Interior Motion Sensor
    38
  - Convenient Access
    38
  - Automatic Transmission
    39
  - Starting the Engine
    39
  - Warning Lamps
    39
  - Replacing the Battery
    40
  - Coupe: Glass Roof*, Electric
    41
  - Wind Deflector
    44
- Adjustments
  47
  - Sitting Safely
    47
  - Manual Adjustment
    48
  - Head Restraints
    49
  - Lumbar Support
    49
  - Height Adjustment
    50
  - Entering the Rear Seats
    50
  - Heated Seats
    51
  - Seat and Mirror Memory
    52
  - Safety Belts
    53
  - Exterior Mirrors
    54
  - Interior Rearview Mirror
    55
  - Steering Wheel
    55
- Transporting Children Safely
  58
- LATCH Child-Restraint Fixing System
  59
- Driving
  61
  - Ignition Lock
    61
  - Start/Stop Button
    61
  - Switching off the Engine
    62
  - Parking Brake
    62
  - Starting the Engine
    62
  - Selector Lever Positions
    63
  - Manual Transmission
    63
  - Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
    63
  - Displays in the Instrument Cluster
    64
  - Turn Signals/ Headlamp Flasher
    65
  - Using Turn Signals
    65
  - Wiper System
    66
  - Washer Fluid
    67
  - Cruise Control
    68
  - Active Cruise Control
    69
  - Warning Lamp
    69
  - Manual Transmission
    70
  - Range of Applications
    70
  - Selecting Distance
    71
  - System Limitations
    73
  - Swerving Vehicles
    74
  - Your Responsibility
    75
- Everything under Control
  76
  - Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock
    76
  - Engine Oil Temperature
    77
  - Coolant Temperature
    77
  - Fuel Gauge
    77
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    78
  - Trip Computer
    79
  - Display Options
    79
  - Settings and Information
    80
  - Operating Principle
    80
  - Units of Measure
    80
  - Service Requirements
    81
  - Possible Displays
    81
  - Supplementary Information
    82
  - Setting the Time
    83
  - Check Control
    85
  - Setting the Date Format
    85
  - Explanatory Text Messages
    86
  - Speed Limit
    87
  - Altering Settings
    88
- Technology for Driving Comfort and Safety
  90
  - PDC Park Distance Control
    90
  - Abs Antilock Brake System
    91
  - Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    91
  - Driving Stability Control Systems
    91
  - Drive-Off Assistant
    93
  - The Concept
    94
  - Flat Tire Monitor FTM
    94
  - Initializing the System
    94
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
    95
  - Resetting the System
    96
  - Brake Force Display
    98
  - Active Steering
    98
  - Convertible: Rollover Protection System
    100
  - Automatic Headlamp Control
    102
  - Parking Lamps/Low Beams
    102
- Lamps
  102
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    103
  - Adaptive Head Light
    103
  - Pathway Lighting
    103
  - Switching off
    104
  - Fog Lamps
    104
  - High Beams/Roadside Parking Lamps
    104
  - Instrument Lighting
    105
  - Interior Lamps
    105
  - Reading Lamps
    105
- Climate
  106
  - Automatic Climate Control
    107
  - Maximum Cooling
    108
  - Rear Window Defroster
    109
  - Residual Heat
    109
  - Defrosting Windows and Removing Condensation
    109
  - Parked Car Ventilation
    110
  - Microfilter/Activated-Charcoal Filter
    110
- Practical Interior Accessories
  112
  - Integrated Universal Remote Control
    112
  - Checking Compatibility
    112
  - Digital Compass
    114
  - Setting the Language
    115
  - Glove Compartment
    115
  - Roller Sun Blind
    115
  - Center Armrest
    116
  - Storage Compartment
    116
  - Storage Compartments Inside the Vehicle
    116
  - Cup Holders
    117
  - Cigarette Lighter Socket
    118
  - Ashtray, Front
    118
  - Ashtray, Rear
    118
  - Connecting Electrical Appliances
    118
  - Convertible: Cargo Loading
    119
  - Bag Holder
    120
  - Storage Compartments Inside the Cargo Bay
    120
  - Lashing Eyes
    121
  - Folding up the Floor Panel
    121
  - Coupe: Ski Bag
    121
  - Convertible: Through-Loading Opening with Integrated Transport Bag
    122
  - Securing Cargo
    123
  - Removing the Front Cover
    123
Driving Tips

125
- Things to Remember When Driving
  126
  - Break-In Period
    126
  - Saving Fuel
    126
  - General Driving Notes
    127
  - Driving through Water
    128
  - Stowing Cargo
    129
  - Cargo Loading
    129
  - Coupe: Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
    131
  - Mounting Points
    131
Navigation

133
- Starting the Navigation System
  134
- Destination Entry
  136
  - Opening Navigation
    136
  - Entering a Destination Manually
    136
  - Selecting Country
    137
  - Entering a Destination by Voice Commands
    140
  - Storing Destinations
    141
  - Map-Guided Destination Selection
    141
  - Selecting Destination Using Information
    142
  - Destination List
    143
  - Opening Address Book
    144
  - Home Address
    146
  - Route Selection
    147
  - Word-Matching Principle
    148
- Destination Guidance
  149
  - Starting Destination Guidance
    149
  - Terminating/Continuing Destination Guidance
    149
  - Route Display
    150
  - Map Display
    151
  - Destination Guidance through Voice Instructions
    152
  - Traffic Information
    153
  - Displaying Traffic Obstructions
    156
  - Displaying Current Position
    157
- What to Do if
  158
Entertainment

161
- On/Off and Settings
  162
  - Switching On/Off
    162
  - Adjusting Volume
    163
  - Tone Control
    163
- Radio
  166
  - Listening to the Radio
    166
  - Changing Stations
    166
  - Storing Stations
    168
  - Rds Radio Data System
    169
  - Switching RDS On/Off
    169
  - High Definition Radio
    169
  - Displaying Additional Information
    170
- Satellite Radio
  172
  - Enabling or Disabling Channels
    172
  - Additional Information
    173
  - Selecting and Storing a Channel
    173
  - Storing a Channel
    174
- CD Player and CD Changer
  175
  - Listening to Cds
    175
  - Compressed Audio Files
    175
  - Selecting a Track
    176
  - Sampling Tracks, Scan
    177
  - Repeating Tracks
    178
  - Random Play Sequence
    178
  - Convertible Top
    179
  - Fast Forward/Reverse
    179
- AUX-In Port
  181
- Starting Audio Playback
  181
- USB-Audio Interface
  182
- Notes on Connecting
  184
Communications

187
- Telephoning
  188
  - Care Instructions
    188
  - Operating Options
    188
  - Operation Via Idrive
    193
  - Receiving Calls
    194
  - Voice Quality
    194
  - Switching between Mobile Phone and Hands-Free System
    198
  - Activating the System
    199
  - Operation by Voice Commands
    199
  - Inserting/Removing Snap-In Adapter
    201
- BMW Assist
  203
  - Offered Services
    203
  - Roadside Assistance
    204
  - Using Services
    204
  - Concierge Service
    206
  - Adapting BMW Assist
    207
  - Activating BMW Assist
    208
  - Displaying Vehicle Data
    209
Mobility

211
- Refueling
  212
  - Fuel Filler Door
    212
  - Fuel Specifications
    213
  - Fuel Tank Capacity
    213
- Wheels and Tires
  214
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    222
  - Tire Identification Number
    222
  - Tire Identification Marks
    222
  - Tire Condition
    223
  - New Wheels and Tires
    224
  - Run-Flat Tires
    224
  - Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    225
  - Snow Chains
    225
- Under the Hood
  226
  - Engine Oil
    227
  - Important Parts of the Engine Compartment
    227
  - Adding Engine Oil
    229
  - Checking Coolant Level
    230
- Maintenance
  231
- Replacing Components
  233
  - Xenon Lamps
    234
  - Light-Emitting Diodes LED
    234
  - Tail Lamps
    235
  - Changing Wheels
    236
  - Charging the Battery
    237
  - Vehicle Battery
    237
  - Battery Care
    237
- Giving and Receiving Assistance
  238
  - Emergency Request
    238
  - Roadside Assistance
    238
  - Warning Triangle
    239
  - Jump Starting
    239
  - First Aid Pouch
    239
  - Connecting Jumper Cables
    240
  - Tow-Starting, Towing Away
    240
  - Being Towed
    241
Reference

245
- Technical Data
  246
- Engine Data
  246
- Short Commands for the Voice Command System
  250
- Everything from A-Z
  254

BMW 2008 3 Series Service And Warranty Information (62 pages)

BMW 2008 1 Series

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
2008 1 Series Models Covered in this Booklet

7
Introduction (for SULEV (PZEV) Only)

7
BMW Ultimate Service

7
The BMW Maintenance Program

7
- Coverage
  8
- Maintenance Upgrade Option
  8
- Intervals
  8
Condition Based Service (CBS)

9
Service Interval Display

9
- Info Display Screen Contents
  9
- Possible Displays
  10
- Supplementary Information (Vehicles with Optional Idrive)
  11
- Red Sectors
  11
- Yellow Sectors
  11
- Green Lamps
  11
- Symbols
  11
- Special Note
  12
- Quality Certification I
  12
Maintenance Summary

13
- Standard Operations
  13
- Engine Oil
  13
- Microfilter (Not Shown in CBS)
  13
- Front Brake
  13
- Rear Brake
  13
- Vehicle Check
  13
- Brake Fluid
  14
- Spark Plugs (Not Shown in CBS)
  14
- Automatic Transmission
  14
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule

14
Evidence of Maintenance Work

14
Battery Care

23
Corrosion Protection

23
- Restoring Corrosion Protection
  23
- Underbody Maintenance
  23
Body Inspection

24
Customer Assistance Information

30
- Customer Assistance - Notification
  30
BBB Auto Line

31
- California Residents
  31
BMW Roadside Assistance

33
- Owners Eligibility
  33
- Getting Started
  34
- Calling for Assistance
  34
Special Programs

33
Services

34
- Dispatch Service
  34
- On-Site Assistance
  34
- Lock-Out
  35
- Towing Service
  35
- Sign-And-Drive
  35
- Trip Interruption Benefits
  36
- Car Rental Discounts
  36
- Exclusions
  36
Overview of BMW Limited Warranties

37
New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 2008 Models (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

38
- Warrantor
  38
- Warranty Period
  38
- Warranty Begins
  38
- Warranty Coverage
  38
- Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
  38
- Other Items
  38
- General
  39
Limited Warranty - Rust Perforation 2008 Models

40
- Required Maintenance
  40
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

41
- What Is Not Covered
  42
- General
  42
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

43
California Emission Control Warranty Statement* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

45
- Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
  45
- Owners Warranty Responsibilities
  45
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty

46
- What Is Not Covered
  47
- General
  47
- California Emission Warranty Parts List
  48
Notice

48
Tire Warranty Statement

48
California Emission Warranty - SULEV (PZEV)

48
Overview of BMW Limited Warranties for SULEV (PZEV) Models

49
California Emission Control Warranty Statement SULEV (PZEV)* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

50
- Manufacturers Warranty Coverage
  50
- Owners Warranty Responsibilities
  50
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty SULEV (PZEV)

51
- What Is Not Covered
  52
- General
  52

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Table of Contents

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Introduction (for SULEV (PZEV) Only)

BMW Ultimate Service

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Federal Emissions Performance Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

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