sensor BMW 3 SERIES 2009 User Guide
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Mobility
 213Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
The oil level must not be above the upper 
marking of the dipstick. Too much oil will 
harm the engine. <
Gasoline engine: checking engine oil 
level
Your car is equipped with  an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the 
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at op-
erating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted 
driving for at least appr ox. 6.5 miles/10 km. You 
can have the oil level  displayed while you are 
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a 
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1. Push button  1 in the turn indicator lever up 
or down repeatedly until the appropriate 
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2. Press button  2 in the turn in dicator lever. 
The oil level is checke d and the reading dis-
played.
Possible displays
1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at 
a standstill on a level surface, or about 
5 minutes while the ca r is on the move.
3 Oil level down to minimum:
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no 
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to 
Adding engine oil on page 214.
4 Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine. 
Have the vehicle checked without de-
lay. <
5 The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue 
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer 
to page 71. Have the system checked as 
soon as possible.
Display via iDrive
iDrive, for operating pr inciple refer to page16.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The objective is to optimize 
efforts with respect to  minimal vehicle mainte-
nance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algo rithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting  you define a service 
and maintenance regimen  that reflects your 
own individual requirem ents, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Displa y, you can have the 
remaining times or distan ces for selected main-
tenance tasks and any le gally prescribed dates 
displayed, refer to page 71:
> Engine oil
> Brake pads: separately  for front and rear
> Brake fluid
> Vehicle check
> Legally mandated in spections depending 
on local regulations
> Diesel particulate filter
*
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuo usly stores service-
requirement information in the remote control 
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this da ta from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in 
for servicing you should therefore hand your 
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit 
that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page 74; otherwise the 
effectiveness of Condit ion Based Service CBS 
is not assured. <
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US  models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service 
and repair operations performed at your 
BMW center. 
Take the time to ensure  that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by  entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance. <
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Care
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Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your 
vehicle with products that are approved by 
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be  happy to advise you on 
the products and services available for cleaning 
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been 
material tested, labo ratory checked and 
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and 
protection for your vehicle. <
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol 
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances 
that are dangerous or hazardous to your 
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety 
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning 
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or 
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products 
designed for cleaning vehicles. <
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months, 
ensure that the vehicle is washed more 
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead 
to vehicle damage. <
After washing the vehicle, apply the 
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise 
water can reduce braking efficiency over the 
short term and the brake discs can corrode. <
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is 
suitable for your BMW. Check the following: >
Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to 
page 239
> If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, 
refer to page 47
> Maximum permissible tire width
Preparations before driv ing into an automatic 
car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
> Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
> Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window 
wiper and protect it against damage. If nec-
essary, ask the operator of the car wash 
about protective measures you should take.
> Remove additional attachments, e.g. 
spoiler or telephone an tennas, if there is a 
possibility that they could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an  automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to  ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1. Insert the remote cont rol, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.
2. Move the selector lever to position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Leave the remote control  in the ignition lock 
so that the vehicle can roll.
Steam jets / high -pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure 
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed 
a temperature of 140 7/60 6. 
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or 
temperature can lead to  component damage or 
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer. <
When using high-pressure washers, do 
not spray against the sensors and cam-
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Mobility
 219Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear 
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large 
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintent ional activation of the 
wipers. <
Observe local regulations pertaining to 
washing vehicles by hand. <
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or 
corrosive cleaning agents.
Remove contamination, such as insects, by 
soaking with shampoo or insect remover and 
then rinsing with plenty of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield de-icer and do not 
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the 
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners 
containing quartz. <
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to 
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and con-
tamination on the wi ndow can lead to 
streaking when operating the windshield wip-
ers, leading to premature wear of the wiper 
blades and causing the ra in sensor to malfunc-
tion. <
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes  to value retention and 
protects the paintwork against the long-term 
effects of damaging substances. Region-specific environmental influences can 
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is 
important to adapt the frequency and scope of 
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove ve
ry aggressive sub-
stances, e.g. spilled fuel,  oil, grease, tree resin 
or bird droppings, to prevent damage to the 
paintwork.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar 
damage, such as that caused by stones 
hitting the vehicle, wher e necessary to prevent 
rusting. <
BMW recommends having paintwork damage 
repaired by a profession al paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using 
original BMW paint materials.
Preservation
A preservation treatmen t is necessary when 
water no longer beads off of the clean paintwork 
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain  carnauba or synthetic 
waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or  rubber care products.
Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals, otherwise noise and 
damage could occur. <
Chrome parts
Carefully clean vehicle parts, such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames, with 
copious quantities of water and a shampoo 
additive. For additional treatment, use a chrome 
polish.
Light-alloy wheels
For technical reasons, du st is generated during 
braking that is deposi ted on the light-alloy 
wheels. Remove the dust  regularly using acid-
free rim cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly 
alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or 
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steam jets over 140
7/60 6, otherwise dam-
age may occur. <
Outside sensors / cameras
Keep the sensors and cameras on the 
outside of the vehicle, e.g. Park Distance 
Control, clean and free of ice to ensure that they 
remain fully functional. <
Interior care
Upholstery / cloth trim
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to 
remove superficial dirt.
To treat severe stains, e. g. from beverages, use 
a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth in 
combination with suitable  interior cleaners. Fol-
low the instructions on the packaging.
Clean the upholstery  down to the seams 
using a sweeping motion. Avoid strong 
rubbing. <
Opened Velcro fasteners on pants or 
other articles of clothing can damage the 
seat covers. Ensure that Velcro fasteners are 
closed. <
Leather / leather trim
The leather used by BM W is a high quality 
natural product. Slight  irregularities in the 
leather are a typical char acteristic of natural 
leather.<
Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the 
leather have an abrasive effect, leading to 
increased wear and caus ing the leather surface 
to become brittle prematurely. Therefore, fre-
quently clean the leather of dust using a cloth or 
vacuum cleaner.
In particular, ensure that  light-colored leather is 
cleaned regularly as it  has a tendency to soil 
more easily.
Treat the leather twice  a year using a leather 
lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack the 
leather's prot ective layer.
Carpets / cargo bay
You can vacuum the carpets and floor mats or 
clean them with interior  cleaner if heavily soiled.
The floor mats can be removed for cleaning. 
When replacing the mats,  ensure that the seat 
rails do not extend over the floor mats, as this 
may damage the mats.
Lint on the floor mats occurs for technical rea-
sons and can be re moved by vacuuming 
repeatedly.
Interior plastic parts
> Imitation leather surfaces
> Lamp glasses
> Display pane of instrument cluster
> Matt parts
Clean with water and solvent-free plastic 
cleaner if necessary.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a 
damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Safety belts
Do not clean with cleaning agents as 
these may destroy the fabric.<
Interior sensors / cameras
To clean interior sensors and cameras, use a 
lint-free cloth moistene d with glass cleaner.
Displays
To clean the displays, e.g. of the radio or instru-
ment cluster, use a display cleaning cloth or a 
soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.
Avoid applying excessive pressure when 
cleaning the displays, otherwise damage 
may occur. <
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep all types of 
fluid away from the device. Otherwise, surfaces 
or electrical components may be corroded or 
damaged. <
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Everything from A - Z
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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 System 81
ACC, refer to Active cruise  control 61
Accident, refer to Sending an  Emergency Request 230
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate control 97
Active cruise control 61
– indicator lamps 64
– malfunction 65
– selecting distance 63
– sensor 64
Active steering 87
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display 87
Adaptive Head Light 91
Additives
– coolant 215
Address, entering 123,129
Address for navigation
– entering 123,129
Adjusting temperature inside  the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control 95
Adjusting the thigh support 42
Adjusting the tone during  audio operation, refer to 
Tone control 142
Airbags 88
– indicator/warning lamp 89
– sitting safely 41
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control 95
– ventilation 97 Air distribution
– automatic
95
Air flow rate 95
Airing, refer to Ventilation 97
Air pressure, refer to Tire  inflation pressure 195
Air recirculation, refer to  Recirculated-air mode 96
Air supply
– automatic climate control 95
– ventilation 97
Air vents 94
AKI, refer to Fuel  specifications 191
Alarm system 33
– avoiding unintentional  alarms 34
– interior motion sensor 33
– switching off an alarm 33
– tilt alarm sensor 33
Albums of music 
collection 159
All-season tires, refer to  Winter tires 210
All-wheel drive, refer to  xDrive 82
AM, waveband 145
Ambient 
air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode 96
Antenna for mobile phone 168
Antifreeze
– coolant 215
– washer fluid 59
Antilock Brake System  ABS 81
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system 33
Anti-theft system 27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights 241
Approved gross vehicle  weight, refer to Weights 241Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest 103
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer 69
Ashtray
– front 104
– rear 105
Assistance systems, refer to  Driving stability control 
systems 81
AUC Automatic recirculated- air control 96
Audio 142
– controls 142
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
Audio device, external 103
Automatic
– air distribution 95
– air flow rate 95
– cruise control 59,61
– headlamp control 90
Automatic car washes 218
Automatic climate control 94
– automatic air distribution 95
Automatic curb monitor 47
Automatic recirculated-air  control AUC 96
Automatic Service 
Request 185
Automatic transmission with  Steptronic 55
– interlock 55,56
– overriding selector lever  lock 57
– shiftlock, refer to Changing  selector lever position 56
– sport program 56
– towing 232
– tow-starting 232
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control 95
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Care
218
– automatic car washes 218
– care products 218
– carpets 220
– CD/DVD drives 221
– chrome parts 219
– displays 220
– exterior 218
– fine wood parts 220
– headlamps 219
– high-pressure washer 218
– interior 220
– leather 220
– light-alloy wheels 219
– paintwork 219
– plastic parts 220
– rubber seals 219
– safety belts 220
– sensors and cameras 220
– upholstery and cloth  trim 220
– washing the car 
manually 219
– windows 219
– wiper blades 219
Cargo, securing 118
Cargo bay 107
– capacity 241
– convenient access 35
– folding up the floor  panel 109
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 93
– opening from inside 30
– opening from outside 31
– partition net 107
– roll-up cover 107
Cargo bay lid, refer to  Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 30
Cargo bay net, refer to  Partition net 107
Cargo loading 117
– securing cargo 118
– stowing cargo 118
– vehicle 117
Car jack
– jacking points 228 Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 103
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone 168
Car radio, refer to Radio 145
Car s
hampoo 220
Car wash 117
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system 115
CBS Condition Based  Service 216
CD, audio playback 150
CD changer 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– installation location 154
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
CD player 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
Center armrest 103
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 228
Center console, refer to  Around the center 
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Central locking system 27
– convenient access 34
– hotel function 32
– setting unlocking  characteristics 27 Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to  Lamps and bulbs 223
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display 71
Changing wheels 228
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 212
Check Control 75
Check Gas Cap 190
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH 50
Child-restraint systems 49
Child-safety lock 52
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 49
Chrome parts 220
Chrome polish 220
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Ligh
 ter104
Cleaning headlamps 58
– washer fluid 59
Cleaning your BMW, refer to  Care 218
Clock 67
– 12h/24h mode 74
– setting the time and date 74
– setting time 73
Closing
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 103
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine 53
Combined instrument, refer to  Instrument cluster 12
Comfort access, refer to  Convenient access 34
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 14
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 53
Compass 101
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H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs224
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake 54
Hands-free system 14
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 82
HD radio, refer to High  Definition Radio 146
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, 
automatic 90
Headlamp cover 224
Headlamp flasher 57
– indicator lamp 11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs 224
Head restraints 43
– rear, removing 44
– sitting safely 41
Heated
– mirrors 47
– rear window 97
– seats 45
Heating
– mirrors 47
– rear window 97
– residual heat 96
– seats 45
– steering wheel 48
Heating and ventilation, refer  to Climate 94
Heating while at a standstill,  refer to Using residual 
heat 96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing  cargo 118
Height, refer to 
Dimensions 239
Height adjustment
– seats 42
– steering wheel 48
High beams 92
– headlamp flasher 92
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulbs 224
High Definition Radio 146High-pressure 
washer 218,219
High water, refer to Driving  through water 116
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria 133
Hill Descent Control HDC 82
Hills 116
Holders for cups 104
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 211
Hooks for shopping bags 108
Ho
rn 10, 11
Hotel function, refer to  Locking or unlocking 
separately 32
Hot exhaust system 115
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to  Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC 81
Hydroplaning 116
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio 146
Ice warning, refer to Outside  temperature
warning 67
ID3 tag, refer to Information  about the track 151
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires 209
– tire coding 207
iDrive 16
– adjusting brightness 78
– changing language 78
– changing settings 78
– changing units of measure  and display format 71
– controls 16
– menu guidance 17
– operating principle 16
– overview 16
– setting the date and time 74
– start menu 17
– status information 19
iDrive operating principle 16Ignition
53
– switched off 53
– switched on 53
Ignition key, refer to Remote  control with integrated 
key 26
Ignition key position 1, refer to  Radio readiness 53
Ignition key position 2, refer to  Ignition on 53
Ignition lock 53
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning 
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor  TPM 86
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire  inflation pressure 195
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 84
Initializing
– after power failure 229
– compass, refer to  Calibrating 101
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 83
– glass roof 37
– panorama glass roof 39
– radio, refer to Station,  storing 145
– refer to Setting  the time and 
date 74
Installation location
– CD changer 154
– navigation DVD drive 122
– telephone 103
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instr
 uctions 134
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 92
Instrument panel, refer to  Cockpit 10
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote  control 99
Interior lamps 93
– remote control 28
Interior motion sensor 33
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Opening and closing
– convenient access34
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– using the door lock 29
– via the remote control 27
Options, selecting for  navigation 133
Orientation menu, refer to  Start menu 17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 97
Output, refer to Engine 
data 238
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 96
Outside-temperature  display 67
– changing units of 
measure 71
– in computer 71
Outside temperature 
warning 67
Overheated engine, refer to  Coolant temperature 68
Overriding selector lever  lock 57
Overview
– radio control 142
P
Paintwork care 219
Panorama glass roof 38
– closing after electrical  malfunction 39
– comfort position 39
– convenient operation 28
– initializing 39
– opening, closing 38
– pinch protection system 39
– power failure 39
– raising 38
– remote control 28
Park assistant, refer to Park  Distance Control 80
Park Distance Control PDC 80Parked car ventilation
97
– preselecting switch-on 
times 98
– switching on and off  directly 98
Parking
– vehicle 54
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC 80
Parking brake 54
– indicator lamp 54
Parking lamps 90
– replacing bulbs 223,225
Parking lamps/low beams 90
Particulate filter, refer to  Diesel particulate filter 115
Partition net 107
Passenger-side mirror tilt  function 47
Pathway lighting 91
Personal Profile 26
Phone book 171
Phone numbers
– dialing 172
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 37
– panorama glass roof 39
– windows 36
Placing a call, refer to  telephone owner's manual
Polish 220
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control 97
Position, refer to Current  position, displaying 139
Postal code, entering for  navigation 124
Power failure 229
Power windows 36
– safety switch 36
Power windows, refer to 
Windows 36
Preheating, refer to Vehicles
  
with diesel engine 54
Pressure, tires 195
Pressure monitoring, tires 83
– Flat Tire Monitor 83Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 84
Programmable buttons on the  steering wheel 11
Protection function, refer to  Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 37
– panorama glass roof 39
– windows 36
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch 231
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 83
R
Radio
– controls142
– High Definition Radio 146
– satellite radio 148
– selecting a waveband 145
– storing stations 145
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
– Weather Band, refer to  Weather information 148
Radio position, refer to Radio  readiness 53
Radio readiness 53
– switched off 53
– switched on 53
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key 26
Rain sensor 58
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester  RME 191
Reading lamps 93
Rear lamps, refer to Tail  lamps 226
Rear seat backrest, 
folding 107
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Start/stop button
53
– starting the engine 53
– switching off the engine 54
Starting, refer to Starting the  engine 53
Starting assistance, refer to  Jump starting 231
Starting difficulties
– jump starting 231
Starting the engine
– start/stop button 53
Start menu 17
State/province, for 
navigation 123
Station, selecting
– radio 145
Status of this Owner's Manual  at time of printing 5
Steam jet 218,219
Steering wheel 48
– adjustment 48
– buttons on steering 
wheel 11
– heating 48
– lock 53
– locking with convenient  access 34
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering 87
Steptronic, refer to Automatic  transmission with 
Steptronic 55
Storage 221
Storage compartments 103
Storage nets 108
"Store Channel"  in radio 149
Storing seat positions, refer to  Seat and mirror memory 45
Storing tires 210
Stowage, refer to Storage  compartments 103
Street, entering, 
navigation 124
Summer tires, refer to Wheels  and tires 195
Sun blinds 102
Surface ice, refer to Outside  temperature warning 67SVCD
152
SW, waveband 145
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 54
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button 53
Switching on
– audio 142
– CD changer 142
– CD player 142
– radio 142
Switching the cooling function 
on and of
 f96
Switch-on times of parked car  ventilation, preselecting 98
Symbols 4
– status information 19
– traffic bulletins for navigation 
system 136
T
Tachometer 67
Tailgate 30
– convenient access 35
– emergency operation, refer  to Opening manually 31
– opening from inside 30
– opening from outside 31
– opening manually 31
– remote control 28
Tailgate, refer to Luggage  compartment lid/tailgate 30
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb 228
Tail lamps 226
– replacing bulb 227
Tank contents, refer to  Capacities 242
Technical data 238
– capacities 242
– dimensions 239
Technical modifications, refer  to For your own safety 5Telephone
168
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest 103
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
TeleService, activating 185
TeleService Diagnosis 182
TeleService Help 182
Temperature
– automatic climate control 95
– changing unit of measure 71
– coolant, refer to Coolant  temperature 68
Temperature display
– outside temperature 67
– outside temperature 
warning 67
– setting the units 71
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control 59
Tensioning straps, refer to  Securing cargo 118
The individual vehicle 5
Third brake lamp, refer to  Center brake lamp 228
Through-loading system 106
Through-loading system,  refer to Expanding the cargo 
bay 107
Tilt alarm sensor 33
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror 47
Timer, refer to Preselecting  switch-on times 98
Tire inflation pressure 195
– loss 84,85
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor 83
Tire
 Pressure Monitor 
TPM 84
– resetting the system 85
– system limitations 85
– warning lamp 86
Tire puncture, refe r to Flat Tire 
Monitor 84
Tire Quality Grading 207
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