radio controls BMW M3 2011 Owner's Manual

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6.Select the artist, track or game.
Storing the league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Manage favorites"
4."Add sports information"
5.Select the desired league.
6.Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
Opening the favorites
When an activated favorite is playing, the fol-
lowing message appears for approx.
20 seconds: "Favorite alert!".
Select "Favorites" while the message is
being displayed.
The displayed favorite is played.
If there is no message, the system changes to
the My Favorites category. All favorites cur-
rently being broadcast can be selected from a
list.
Managing the favorites
Activating/deactivating the favorites
Favorites can be activated and deactivated glo-
bally and individually.
1."Satellite radio"
2."Manage favorites"
3.Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor-
ite.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1."Satellite radio"
2."Manage favorites"
3.Highlight the desired favorite.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete entry"
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
Selecting a region
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.Open "Options".
4."Set jump"
5.Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating the jump
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3."Jump to:"
Information for the selected region is broadcast
as soon as it is available.
A new panel opens.

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Activating/deactivating the
Bluetooth link
The use of Bluetooth technology is not
permitted in all countries. Observe all
applicable local regulations. Temporarily deac-
tivate 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."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth"
Adapting volumes
Turn the knob until the desired volume is set.
Adjusting the volume for:
>Ring volume
>Call volume
These volumes are maintained for the hands-
free system, even if you set the other audio
sources to minimum volume.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions using
iDrive:
>Accepting/rejecting calls
>dialing phone numbers
>Selecting phone numbers from the phone
book
>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from
the list of received calls
>Ending a call
When the ignition is switched off or in radio
readiness, e.g. after taking the remote control
out of the ignition lock, you can continue an
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Voice quality
If the person you are talking to is having difficul-
ties understanding you, this may be due to
excessive background noise. The full prepara-
tion package mobile phone can compensate for
these noises to a certain extent. To optimize
voice quality during a call, we recommend that
you:
>Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing air flow from the
automatic climate control or pointing the
open front air vents downward.
>Reduce the volume of the hands-free sys-
tem.
Requirements
>The mobile phone's pairing data are
stored by the vehicle and the mobile phone
is operational.
>The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
>The mobile phone is recognized by the
vehicle.

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Inserting/removing the
snap-in adapter*
1.Press button1 and remove the cover.
2.Insert the snap-in adapter in the front and
press it downward until it engages.
To remove the snap-in adapter:
Press button 1.
Inserting mobile phone
1.If applicable, remove the protective cap
from the mobile phone's antenna connector
so that the mobile phone can engage in the
snap-in adapter.
2.With its buttons facing upward, slide the
mobile phone up towards the electrical con-
tact points and press it downward until it
engages.
The mobile phone's battery is charged as soon
as the vehicle is in radio readiness or the steer-
ing is unlocked.
To conserve vehicle battery power, you
should avoid using the mobile phone
when the ignition is switched off.<
Removing mobile phone
Press the button.

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Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting
on page239.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or bring them to a recycling
center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Always secure
the battery against tipping over during trans-
port.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page83.
>Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page157.
>Navigation system
Operability must be waited for, refer to
page134.>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
page48.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page114.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page96.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes itself
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during
this time. If the lamps do not go out during
the current trip, have the system checked.
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.
Plastic tweezers are located on the
distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information
on fuse assignment.
Spare fuses are available from your
BMW center.

Everything from A to Z
260 Care229
– automatic car washes229
– care products229
– carpets232
– CD/DVD drives232
– chrome parts231
– displays232
– exterior229
– fine wood parts232
– headlamps230
– high-pressure washer230
– interior231
– leather231
– light-alloy wheels231
– paintwork230
– plastic parts232
– retractable hardtop230
– rubber seals231
– safety belts232
– sensors and cameras232
– upholstery and cloth
trim231
– washing the car
manually230
– windows230
Cargo, securing130
Cargo area
– capacity249
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor
panel120
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps105
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading129
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130
– vehicle129
Car jack
– jacking points236
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualCar phone, refer to
Telephone184
Car radio, refer to Radio157
Car shampoo232
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system127
CD, audio playback165
CD changer165,169
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– filling or emptying the
magazine170
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
CD player165
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Center armrest115
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb235
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking
characteristics28
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs233
Changing gears62
Changing the language on the
Control Display87
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display80Changing wheels236
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment223
Check Control84
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chrome parts232
Chrome polish232
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter117
Cleaning headlamps66
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care229
Climate control
– automatic air
distribution
107
Clock75
– 12h/24h mode83
– setting the time and date83
– setting time83
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass113
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service199
Condensation, refer to When
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Condition Based Service
CBS227
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections145
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances118
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption77
Contacts
– creating196
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient loading in
Convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with Comfort
Access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with Comfort
Access34
Convertible
– bag holder119
– convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo area119
– folding down rear
backrest119
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection
system100
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130Coolant226
– checking level226
Coolant temperature76
Cooling, maximum107
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant226
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant226
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs234
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control102
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control102
Correct tires220
Country codes DVD167
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Criteria for route144
Cross-hairs in navigation140
Cruise control66
– active68
– malfunction68
Cruise control, refer to Active
cruise control68
Cruising range77
Cupholders116
Curb weight, refer to
Weights249
Current playback
– external devices180
– of music collection174
Customer Relations201
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
Data, technical246
– capacities250
– dimensions247
– engine246
– weights249Data memory228
Data transfer202
Date
– date format84
– setting84
Daytime running lights102
– replacing bulbs234
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control89
Deactivating front passenger
airbags98
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Destination, entering by town/
city name135
Destination address
– entering135,141
Destination entry via BMW
Assist140
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice141
– entering via map140
– entry135
– home address138
– manual entry135
Destination guidance144
– bypassing a route
section145
– changing specified
route144
– continuing144
– starting144
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice
instructions146
Digital clock75
Digital compass113
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio158
Dimensions247
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146

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264 Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing38
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure38
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system134
Grills106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights249
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control91
HD Radio158
Head airbags98
Headlamp control,
automatic101
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints45
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate106Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo130
Height, refer to
Dimensions247
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant103
High beams103
– headlamp flasher103
– indicator lamp13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant103
High-pressure
washer229,230
High water, refer to Driving
through water128
Highways, refer to Route
criteria144
Hill Descent Control HDC91
Hills128
Holders for cups116
Homepage BMW4
Hood222
Hooks for shopping bags120
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately
31
Hot exhaust system127
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control89
Hydroplaning127
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio158
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning75
Identification marks
– run-flat tires220
– tire coding218iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– changing date and time83
– changing language87
– changing settings87
– changing units of measure
and display format80
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM95
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure208
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM94
Initializing
– after power failure237
– compass, refer to
Calibrating114
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM93
– glass roof38
– radio, refer to Station,
storing157
– refer to Setting the time and
date83
Installation location
– telephone115

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Neck support, refer to Head
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments116
Neutral61
New tires220
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS227
North-facing map146
Nozzles106
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data246
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope242
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis228
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Odometer75
Oil, refer to Engine oil223
Oil consumption223
Oil level223
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal237
Onboard vehicle tool kit233
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation144
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation109
Output, refer to Engine
data246
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control108Outside temperature
display75
– changing unit of measure80
– in computer80
Outside temperature
warning75
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature76
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control154
P
Paintwork care230
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control88
Park Distance Control PDC88
Parked car ventilation110
– preselecting switch-on
times110
– switching on and off
directly110
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC88
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps101
– replacing bulbs234
Parking lamps/low beams101
Passenger side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting102
Personal Profile26
Phone book187
Phone numbers
– dialing188
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music173
Polish232
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control109Power failure237
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM94
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch239
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92
R
Radio
– controls154
– HD Radio158
– satellite radio160
– selecting waveband157
– storing stations157
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices180
– music collection175
Reading lamps105
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps235

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Satellite radio160
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel160
– favorites162
– selecting channel161
– storing channel161
– timeshift162
– Traffic Jump163
Saving fuel126
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting241
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio160
Seat adjustment
– electric44
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seat heating47
Seats43
– adjusting electrically44
– adjusting the seats43
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo121,122
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour150
Selecting distance for active
cruise control70
Selecting new scale for
navigation147
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock58Selector lever positions60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance238
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance238
Service data in the remote
control227
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS227
Service Request201
Service requirements80
Service status
202
Settings
– changing on the Control
Display87
– clock, 12h/24h format83
– DVD168
– language87
Settings and information79
Settings for the map view147
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times110
Shifting62
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission57
Shift into a drive position, refer
to selector lever
positions60
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel62
Short commands for the voice
activation system251
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route144Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer166
– CD player166
Side airbags98
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag120
Ski bag for Convertible, refer
to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag121
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray117
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing195
– use184
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment115
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD228
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances118
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request
238
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control154
Sound output for
entertainment on/off154
Spare fuses237
Special destinations139
Special destinations,
displaying140
Speed
– Run-flat tires93
– with winter tires221