audio BMW 3 SEDAN 2007 Owner's Manual

Telephoning
180 ferred from your mobile phone to the vehi-
cle are also deleted in the process.
Activating/deactivating the Bluetooth
link
The use of Bluetooth technology is not
permitted in all countries. Observe all
applicable local regulations. You can tempo-
rarily disconnect the Bluetooth link between the
vehicle and the mobile phone, if necessary.<
If the Bluetooth link is deactivated, you can no
longer operate the mobile phone via the vehicle,
and other devices with a Bluetooth interface
can be used in combination with the mobile
phone, e.g. a laptop.
To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1.Take the mobile phone out of the snap-in
adapter and switch it off.
2.Press the button to call up the start
menu.
3.Select the menu and press the controller.
4.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
5.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
6.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Bluetooth" is selected and press the
controller.
7.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
The Bluetooth link is activated.
8.Select "Bluetooth communication active"
and press the controller to activate or deac-
tivate the link.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page10.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
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Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Example: dialing phone numbers
Start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting volume
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction to select
the desired volume.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
Correcting phone numbers
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number} can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting entry
{Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered
so far.
Voice phone book
The phone book entries can be called up auto-
matically from your mobile phone's memory.
CommandResponse
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}Depending on your equipment version:
{{123 456 7890. Continue?}} or
{{123 456 7890. And next?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}
1.{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a telephone
connection is opened.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus}
and then the country code.
3.{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.
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Short commands for the voice command system
244
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control157{Audio}
To switch on radio160{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"160{FM menu}
To open "AM"160{AM menu}
To open "All stations"160{FM All stations}
To select radio station160{Station} e.g. {Station WNYC} or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"160{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To open "Manual"161{FM manual} or
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To select preset radio station162{Preset ...}
e.g. {Preset 1}
To open strongest radio station161{AM Autostore}
To open "SAT"164{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio164{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio165{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio164{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio164{SAT radio categories}
To call up CD player166{CD menu}
To switch on CD player166{CD}
To call up CD changer166{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer166{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer166{CD 1...6}
To select track167{CD track ...}
To select a CD and track in the CD changer167{CD 1...6 track ...}
To select track167{Track ...}
To call up DVD166{DVD player menu}
To switch on DVD166{DVD player}
To select music track on DVD167{DVD track ...}
To start sound output for external audio
device173{Audio Aux on}
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Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System87
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control66
Accident, refer to Initiating an
Emergency Request
call229
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control105
"Activation time"105
Active cruise control66
– indicator lamps68
– malfunction69
– selecting distance67
– sensor69
Active steering94
– warning lamp94
Adaptive Head Light99
"Add digits" on the mobile
phone183
Additives
– coolant217
"Address book" in
navigation139
Address for navigation
– deleting140
– entering131,134,139
– selecting139
– storing139
– storing current position139
"Add to destination
list"134,136Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control102
Adjusting the thigh support45
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control157
Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear157
– right/left balance157
Airbags95
– indicator/warning lamp96
– sitting safely44
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate
control102
– ventilation104
Air distribution
– automatic103
– individual102
Air flow rate103
Airing, refer to Ventilation104
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode
103
"Air recirculation on / off"52
Air supply
– automatic climate
control102
– ventilation104
Air vents101
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off an alarm36
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels" for satellite
radio164All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires213
"All stations", displaying with
the radio160
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive88
"AM", waveband156,160
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode103
Antenna for mobile phone176
Antifreeze
– coolant217
– washer fluid63
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights239
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights239
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest110
Arrival time, refer to
Computer74
Arrival time, refer to Starting
destination guidance143
"Arrow display" in
navigation144
Arrow view for navigation144
Ashtray
– front112
– rear112
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
Assistance window20
– refer to iDrive20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control103
"Audio"159
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Audio156
– controls156
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
"Audio", refer to Tone
control157
Audio device, external111
"Auto. headlamps"98
Automatic
– air distribution103
– air flow rate103
– cruise control64,66
– headlamp control97
– service notification192
– storing of stations161
Automatic climate control101
– automatic air
distribution103
– settings via iDrive102
Automatic curb monitor50
"Automatic programs" with
automatic climate
control103
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC103
Automatic station search161
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– interlock59,60
– overriding selector lever
lock61
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position60
– sport program60
– towing231
– tow-starting231
"Automatic ventilation"105
AUTO program for automatic
climate control103
"Autostore"
– on the radio162
"AUX"156,173
"AUX" for external audio
device173
AUX-IN
– port111
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device173Average fuel consumption74
– setting the units77
Average speed74
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation142
"Avoid highways" in
navigation141
Avoid highways in
navigation141
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation142
Axle loads, refer to
Weights239
"A - Z"182
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support46
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment45
Backrest width adjustment46
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats47
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs225,226
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps224
Balance, tone control157
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch229
Bar, refer to Towing
methods232
Bass, tone control157
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control157
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass157
Battery227
– charging227
– disposal38,227
– jump starting230
– remote control28
– temporary power failure227
Battery renewal
– remote control38
– remote control for vehicle38Being towed232
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts49
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders111
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate103
Bluetooth, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
"BMW Assist"191,192,193
BMW Assist
– activating195
– Concierge service193
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations193
– Roadside Assistance191
– services offered190
– TeleService192
"BMW Contact"184
"BMW Contact
Numbers"184
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System219
"BMW
Services"194
,195,196
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders111
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment110
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC87
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements77
Brake Force Display94
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs225,226
– two-stage94
Brake pads122
– breaking in122
Brake rotors123
– brakes122
– breaking in122
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248 Brakes
– ABS87
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– breaking in122
– parking brake59
– service requirements77
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely123
Brake system122
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– breaking in122
– disc brakes123
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance229
Breaking in the clutch122
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential122
Break-in period122
Brightness of the Control
Display85
"Brightness"on the control
display85
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs222
Burned fuel
– refer to Average
consumption74
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button57
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
"Call"183,194
Call
– accepting181
– displaying accepted183
– ending182
– in absence183
– starting181Calling
– from phone book182
– from Top 8 list183
– redialing183
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders111
Capacities241
Capacity of the cargo bay239
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery227
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"74
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing125
Cargo bay114
– capacity239
– convenient access37
– folding up the floor
panel117
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps100
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– partition net115
– roll-up cover114
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate32
Cargo bay net, refer to
Partition net115
Cargo loading
– securing cargo125
– stowing cargo125
– vehicle124
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochureCaring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points227
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– refer to Mobile phone176
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio160
Car wash124
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with convenient access38
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system122
"Categories" for satellite
radio164
CBS Condition Based
Service219
"CD"156,166
CD changer166
– compressed audio files166
– controls156
– fast forward/reverse170
– installation location170
– playing a track168
– random order169
– repeating a track169
– selecting a CD166
– selecting a track167
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CD player166
– compressed audio files166
– controls156
– fast forward/reverse170
– playing a track168
– random order169
– repeating a track169
– selecting a track167
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
Center armrest110
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulbs226
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– convenient access36
– hotel function34
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs222
Changing the language on the
Control Display85
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display77
Changing wheels227
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment215
Check Control82
"Check Control
messages"84
Check Gas Cap200
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child-restraint systems53
Child-safety lock56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely53Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter112
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps63
– washer fluid64
"Climate"102
Clock72
– 12h/24h mode81
– setting time80
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside
29
Clothes hooks111
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine58
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access36
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
"Communication"181,191,
192,193
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer166
– CD player166
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock57
Compass108
Computer74
– displays on Control
Display74
– hour signal81
Computer, refer to iDrive16
"Concert hall" for Tone
control158
"Concierge"193
Concierge service193
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked124
Condition Based Service
CBS219Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle30
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances112
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption74
Consumption display
– average consumption74
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control73
"Continue guidance to
destination?"144
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– brightness85
– changing the language85
– switching off/on21
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient access36
– replacing the battery
38
– what to observe before
entering a car wash38
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof30
– glass sunroof with
convenient access37
– windows30
– windows with convenient
access37
Coolant217
– checking level218
Coolant temperature73
Cooling, maximum103
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant217
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant217
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light99
Correct tires212
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252 Entering the intersection133
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps100
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control73
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control158
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control158
Error messages, refer to
Check Control82
"ESN"164
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
Event data recorders220
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Expanding the cargo bay115
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio
device111,173
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away231
– for tying down loads125
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
Failure of an electrical
consumer227
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch229
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires212
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– indicating a flat tire91
– indicator/warning lamp91
– initializing the system90
– malfunction91
– snow chains90,213
– system limits90
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition211
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir64
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash50
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps100
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive88
Front airbags95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
Fuel201
– average consumption74
– display73
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to
Energy Control73
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuses227
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control107
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level215
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
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254 Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel51
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM91
Information
– on another location137
– on country137
– on current position137
– on destination location137
Information menu, refer to
i menu18
"Information on
destination"138
"Info sources"78
Initializing
– active steering94
– after power failure227
– compass, refer to
Calibrating109
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– glass sunroof40
– panorama glass roof42
"Input map"136
Installation location
– CD changer170
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD130
– telephone110
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting100
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control107
Interesting destination for
navigation137
"Interim time"85
Interior lamps100
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor36Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass108
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control59
Intermittent mode of the
wipers62
J
Jacking points227
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting230
Jump starting230
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Kick-down60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
Knock control201
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control97
– parking lamps/low beams97
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs222
"Language / Units"77
"Language / Units" in
navigation146
"Languages" in
navigation146
"Languages"on the control
display85Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts49
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list138
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system55
LED Light-emitting
diodes222
Length, refer to
Dimensions237
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs226
Light-emitting diodes
LED222
Lighter112
– connecting electrical
appliances112
"Lighting"62,98
Lighting
– instruments100
– lamps and bulbs222
– vehicle, refer to Lamps97
Light-metal alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light switch97
"Limit"84
Limit, refer to Speed limit84
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo125
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal30
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals30
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low beams97
– automatic97
– replacing bulbs222
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Mobility
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support46
Luggage compartment lid32
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– emergency release34
– locking or unlocking
separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack126
Lumbar support46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires213
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system219
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– tires91
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control82
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
"Manual" on the radio161
Manual operation
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Manual transmission59Map
– changing scale145
– destination entry136
"Map direction of travel"145
"Map facing north"145
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Maximum cooling103
Maximum speed
– with winter tires213
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions237
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus
– Control Display17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– for automatic climate
control105
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System219
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice input14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
"Missed calls"182
Missed calls183Mobile phone
– accepted calls183
– adjusting volume180
– calling181
– ending call182
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– missed calls183
– operation via iDrive181
– redialing183
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– Top 8183
– touch tone dialing184
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest110
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone in the
vehicle122
Mobile phones, use inside the
car, refer to Mobile phone in
the vehicle122
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
"Monitor on / off"52
Most recent mobile phone
numbers183
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files166
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music tracks, refer to
Tracks167
"Mute on / off"52
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