seat memory BMW M3 SEDAN 2008 E90 Owner's Manual

At a glance
15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Microphone for voice command system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2SOS: initiating an Emergency Request
call
*230
3Reading lamps95
4Glass roof, electric
*38
5Interior lamps95
6Passenger airbag status lamp
*90
7Control Display16
8Hazard warning flashers
9Flat Tire Monitor FTM
*84
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
*86
10Central locking system32
11Automatic climate control
12Ejecting audio CD15213Changing
>Radio station156
>Track166
14Selecting radio, CD and CD changer
15Selecting AM or FM waveband
16Ejecting navigation DVD124
18Controller16
Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizon-
tally in four directions
19Opening start menu on Control Display17
20Dynamic Stability Control DSC82
21Electronic Damper Control EDC
*84
22M Engine Dynamics Control POWER63
23Drive for navigation DVD124
24Programmable memory keys21
25Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume152
26Drive for audio CD152 Air distribution to the
windshield97
Air distribution to the upper body
area97
Air distribution to the footwell97
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate98
Cooling function99
Automatic recirculated-air control
AUC98
Recirculated-air mode98
Maximum cooling98
Residual heat mode99
Air flow rate98
Defrosting windows99
Rear window defroster99
17
Heated seats*43
Roller sun blind
*105

Opening and closing
28
Opening and closing
Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain the
batteries' charge status. In cars with convenient
access
*, the remote control contains a replace-
able battery, refer to page36.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-
sonal Profile below.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page212.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Glove compartment, refer to page105
>Driver's door, refer to page31
>Luggage compartment lid, refer to page33
New remote controls
Your BMW center can supply new remote con-
trols with integrated keys as additional units or
as replacements in the event of loss.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set many of your BMW's functions to
suit your personal needs and preferences.
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-
file ensures that most of these settings are
stored for the remote control currently in use.
When you unlock the car, the remote control
used for the purpose is recognized and the set-
tings stored for it are called up and imple-
mented.
This means that your personal settings will be
activated for you, even if in the meantime your
car was used by someone else with another
remote control and the corresponding settings.
The individual settings are stored for a maxi-
mum of four remote controls. They are stored
for two remote controls if convenient access
* is
in use.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer
to the specified pages.
>Assignment of programmable memory
keys, refer to page21
>Response of the central locking system
when the car is unlocked, refer to page29
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page32
>Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi-
tion after unlocking, refer to page43
>Programming buttons on the steering
wheel, refer to page47
>MDrive
*, refer to page48

Controls
43Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Folding head restraints down and back
up
Folding down:
Press the button, arrow1.
Folding up:
Pull the head restraint.
Depending on the equipment version, it may be
possible to fold down the outer rear head
restraints as well.
Only fold the head restraints down if no
passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold
up the head restraints before transporting pas-
sengers in the rear.<
Heated seats*
Press once for each temperature level.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx.
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically
activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is
switched off entirely to save on battery power.
The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory
You can store and call up two different combi-
nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror
positions.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup-
port are not stored in memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page54.
2.Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3.Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the
LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions are stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv-
ing, otherwise unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
Convenience mode
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page54.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or
one of the memory buttons.

Adjustments
44
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page54.
2.Press the desired memory button1 or2
and keep it pressed until the adjustment
process has been completed.
If the button was pressed accidentally:
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Call-up with the remote control
The driver's seat position last stored is stored
for the remote control currently in use.
You can select the occasion on which the seat is
reset to that position.
>Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.
>Call-up when the driver's door is opened.
When this Personal Profile function is
used, first make sure that the footwell
behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.
Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or
damage to objects as a result of a rearward
movement of the seat.<
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or
one of the memory buttons.
Selecting automatic call-up
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press the
controller.
6.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
8.Select "After unlocking" or "After door
opened".
9.Press the controller.
Switching off automatic call-up
Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page40 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked
with the letters CENTER is solely intended for
the center passenger.

Mobility
229Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
>Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page158.
>Navigation system
Operability must be waited for, refer to
page124.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
raised. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page43.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page104.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Open the cover in the glove compartment and
remove it.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set
in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.

Everything from A - Z
254
J
Jacking points228
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting231
Jump starting231
K
Key, refer to Remote
control28
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access35
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Knock control204
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control92
– parking lamps/low beams92
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs223
"Language / Units"71
"Language / Units" in
navigation125,142
"Language" on the Control
Display79
"Languages" in
navigation125,142
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts44
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo117
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list133
"Last seat pos."44
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system52
Launch Control62
Leather care216
LED hand lamp106
LED light-emitting diodes223Length, refer to
Dimensions239
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb226
Light-alloy wheels215
Light-emitting diodes
LED223
Lighter107
– connecting electrical
appliances108
"Lighting"63
Lighting
– instruments94
– lamps and bulbs223
– vehicle, refer to Lamps92
Light switch92
"Limit"79
Limit, refer to Speed limit78
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo117
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access35
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low-beam headlamps
92
– automatic92
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support41
Luggage compartment lid33
– convenient access36
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– emergency release34
– locking or unlocking
separately33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack117
Lumbar support41
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires210
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system212
Malfunction
– luggage compartment lid33
– tires86
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Manual
– BMW Teleservice Call195
Manual car wash215
"Manual" on the radio157
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door204
– glass roof39
– luggage compartment lid33
– transmission lock59
Manual transmission56
– tow-starting234
Map
– changing scale141
– destination entry131
"Map direction of travel"141
"Map facing north"141
Master key, refer to Remote
control28
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed
– with winter tires210
"M DKG Drivelogic"48
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode82
MDrive48

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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic57
– kick-down58
– Launch Control62
– neutral58
– reverse gear58
– sequential mode58
– Shift Lights61
– shiftlock58
– tow-starting234
– unlocking transmission lock
manually59
"M Dynamic Mode"83
M Dynamic Mode MDM82
– indicator lamp83
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions239
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
M Engine Dynamics
Control63
MENU button16
Menus
– Control Display17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list, traffic
information144
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System212
– for automatic climate
control100
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System212
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice input14
Mirror dimming feature46
Mirrors45
– automatic curb monitor46
– exterior mirrors45
– heating46
– interior rearview mirror46
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
"Missed calls"186
Missed calls186M Mobility Set226
Mobile phone
– accepted calls186
– adjusting volume183
– calling185
– ending call185
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest106
– missed calls186
– operation via iDrive183
– redialing186
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– Top 8186
– touch tone dialing188
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest106
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
"Monitor on / off"47
Most recent mobile phone
numbers186
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files165
"M settings"48,49
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher63
– refer to Wiper system64
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music tracks, refer to
Tracks166
"Mute on / off"47
N
"Navigation"126,132Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off142
Navigation drive, location124
Navigation DVD124
– drive152
Navigation system124
– address book134
– changing a route143
– destination entry126
– destination guidance in
assistance window124
– destination list133
– displaying current
position147
– entering a destination
manually126,130
– last destinations133
– navigation DVD124
– opening126
– route display140
– route list142
– searching for a special
destination132
– selecting destination using
information132
– selecting destination via
map131
– selecting route criteria137
– starting destination
guidance139
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance139
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance139
– voice instructions142
– volume adjustment143
"Navigation voice
instructions"125
"Navigation voice
instructions" via buttons on
the steering wheel47
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints42
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments106
Neutral58

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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys21
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– windows37
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch231
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor84
R
Radio
– autostore157
– controls152
– High Definition Radio159
– listening to stations156
– sampling stations157
– satellite radio162
– selecting a
waveband152,156
– selecting the frequency
manually157
– station search157
– stations with best
reception157
– storing stations158
– switching on/off152
– tone control153
– volume153
Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness54
Radio readiness54
– switched off55
– switched on54
Rain sensor64
"Random", refer to Random
play168
"Random all" for audio
mode169"Random directory" for audio
mode169
Random play168
"RDS" Radio Data
System159
Reading lamps95
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps225
– replacing bulb225,226
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints42
– folding down backrests108
– folding head restraint down
and up43
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb225
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors45
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds105
Rear window defroster99
Rear window safety switch38
"Received calls"186
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest41
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch79
"Redial" on the mobile
phone186
Refueling204
Releasing
– hood218
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range69Remote control28
– battery renewal36
– convenient access35
– garage door opener102
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,36
– removing from the ignition
lock54
– service data212
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode168
"Repeat" for audio mode168
"Repeat track" for audio
mode168
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs223
Replacing tires209
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires209
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge68
"Reset"85,87
– tone settings155
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings155
"Reset" for stopwatch79
"Reset to default" for
MDrive48
Residual heat99
Restraint systems
– for children51
– refer to Safety belts44
Reverse
– CD changer169
– CD player169
Reverse gear58
– manual transmission57
Road map141
"Roadside Assistance"194
Roadside
Assistance194,230
Roadside parking lamps94
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements72
Roller blind
– sun blinds105

Everything from A - Z
258 Roof load capacity240
Roof-mounted luggage
rack117
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route137
– arrow display140
– changing143
– display140
– displaying streets and
towns/cities142
– displaying town142
– list142
– map display141
– selecting137
– selecting criteria137
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment45
Safety belts44
– damage45
– indicator/warning lamp45
– reminder45
– sitting safely40
Safety systems
– airbags89
– Antilock Brake System
ABS82
– brake system82
– driving stability control
systems82
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– safety belts44
"SAT"152,162
Satellite radio162
– displaying additional
information163
– enabling162
– selecting channel163
– storing channel163
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations157
– sampling tracks on CD167Scan
– CD changer167
– CD player167
– radio157
"Scan all" for audio mode167
"Scan directory" for audio
mode167
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting232
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio162
Sealant, filling227
Seat adjustment
– electric41
– mechanical41
Seat and mirror memory43
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder45
Seat heating43
Seats40
– adjusting electrically41
– adjusting the seats41
– heating43
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory43
– sitting safely40
Securing cargo111
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside29
"Select as
destination"133,197
"Select current speed"79
Selecting a country for
navigation127
Selecting an audio source152
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation141
Selector lever positions57
Sequential M Gearbox with
Drivelogic
– Drivelogic drive programs60
Sequential mode58Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance230
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance230
Service data in the remote
control212
"Service Info"73,195,221
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS212
"Service Request"188,195
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS212
"Service
requirements"73,195,221
Service requirements72
"Servotronic"48
"Set date"76
"Set time"75
"Settings"199
Settings
– changing settings on the
Control Display79
– clock, 12h/24h format76
– configuring, refer to
MDrive48
– date format76
– language79
Settings and information71
"Settings" for MDrive48,49
"Settings" for unlocking30
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times
100
Shifting59
Shifting gears
– manual transmission56
Shift lever57
Shift Lights61
"Shift lights"48
Shiftlock58
Shift paddles on steering
wheel59
Shift-up display, refer to Shift
Lights61

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Shock absorber control, refer
to Electronic Damper
Control EDC84
Short commands for the voice
command system242
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route137
"Short route" in
navigation137
"Show current position"132
"Show destination
position"132
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Side airbags89
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds105
Side windows, refer to
Windows37
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely40
– with airbags40
– with head restraint40
– with safety belts40
Ski bag110
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric38
Slot for remote control54
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray107
Snap-in adapter191
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment106
Snow chains211
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD213
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances108
Song search, refer to Playing a
track167
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request230
Sound output for
entertainment on/off152
Spare fuses,229Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses229
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system142
Speed
– with winter tires210
Speed-dependent volume
control153
Speed limit78
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control154
"Sport"
63
"Sport Plus"63
"Sport" with EDC84
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems82
Start/stop button54
– starting the engine55
– switching off the engine55
"Start guidance"129
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine55
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting231
Starting difficulties
– jump starting231
Starting the engine
– start/stop button54
Start menu17
"Start service"194
"Start service" for BMW
Assist197
"State / Province" in
destination entry127
Station
– refer to Radio156
"Status"73
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet214,215Steering wheel46
– adjustment46
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– freely programmable
buttons47
– lock54
– locking with convenient
access36
– MDrive button48
– programmable buttons47
– shift paddles59
"Steering wheel buttons"47
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles59
"Stopwatch"79
Stopwatch79
Storage217
Storage compartments106
Storage nets109
"Store" for satellite radio164
"Store in address book" in
navigation135
"Store" on the radio158
Storing current position135
Storing radio stations158
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory
43
Storing tires210
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments106
"Street" in destination
entry129
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires206
Sun blinds105
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning67
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control154
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine55
Switching on
– audio152
– CD changer152
– CD player152
– radio152