audio BMW M3 COUPE 2009 E92 Owner's Guide

Telephone
180 Turn the button during an instruction.
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
The connection to the desired subscriber is
established.
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 phone numbers
All digits entered up to this point are deleted.
Voice phone book
A separate voice phone book is needed for
operation using voice commands.
The entries must be entered using voice com-
mands and are separate from the memory in the
mobile phone. In this case, phone numbers
stored on the mobile phone cannot be called up
or saved there using voice commands. Up to 50
entries can be set up. An entry always consists
of a name and a phone number.
Creating and editing a voice phone
book*
To store an entry:
An entry always consists of a name and a phone
number.
To delete an entry:
You can delete any entry from the voice phone
book.
To delete all entries:
{Delete phone book} deletes all entries in the
phone book.
To read and dial entries:
You can have all entries in your voice phone
book read aloud in the order in which they were
entered and select a specific entry to establish a
connection: 1.{Dial number}.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus}
and then the country code.
3.{Dialing}.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.
{Delete}
1.{Save name}.
2.Say the name.
Saying the name for the voice phone
book should not take longer than
approx. 2 seconds.
3.Say the phone number after being
prompted to do so by the system.
4.To save the phone number:
{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
The dialog for deleting an entry opens.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phone book}.
The dialog for deleting the phone book
opens.
2.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the query again with {Yes}.
1.{Read phone book}.
The dialog for reading the phone book
opens.
2.{Dial number}, when the desired entry
is read aloud.
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Everything from A - Z
238
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
System82
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control63
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request221
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control99
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display88
Adaptive Head Light93
Additives
– coolant206
Address, entering127,133
Address for navigation
– entering127,133
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control97
Adjusting the thigh support43
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control146
Airbags88
– indicator/warning lamp90
– sitting safely42
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control97
– ventilation99
Air distribution
– automatic97
Air flow rate98
Airing, refer to Ventilation99
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Air supply
– automatic climate control97
– ventilation99
Air vents96
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications195
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm33
– tilt alarm sensor33
Album information for
music163
Albums of music
collection163
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires200
AM, waveband149
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98
Antenna for mobile phone172
Antifreeze
– coolant206
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System
ABS
82
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights231
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights231
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest105
Arrival time, refer to
Computer70
Ashtray
– front106
– rear107Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems82
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control98
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Audio device, external105
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air flow rate97
– cruise control66
– headlamp control92
Automatic car washes209
Automatic climate control96
– automatic air distribution97
Automatic curb monitor49
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC98
Automatic Service
Request189
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– towing223
– tow-starting223
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
AUX-IN port165
Average fuel consumption70
– setting the units71
Avoid highways in
navigation137
Avoiding unintentional
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to
Weights231
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240 Care209
– automatic car washes209
– care products209
– carpets211
– CD/DVD drives212
– chrome parts210
– displays211
– exterior209
– fine wood parts211
– headlamps210
– high-pressure washer209
– interior211
– leather211
– light-alloy wheels211
– paintwork210
– plastic parts211
– retractable hardtop210
– rubber seals210
– safety belts211
– sensors and cameras211
– upholstery and cloth
trim211
– washing the car
manually210
– windows210
– wiper blades210
Cargo, securing119
Cargo bay
– capacity231
– convenient access34
– folding up the floor
panel110
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps94
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading
– securing cargo119
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle118
Car jack
– jacking points219
Car key, refer to Remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest105
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualCar phone, refer to
Telephone172
Car radio, refer to Radio149
Car shampoo211
Car wash
– before entering57
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system116
CBS Condition Based
Service
207
CD, audio playback154
CD changer154
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse156
– installation location158
– random play sequence155
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
CD player154
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse156
– random play sequence155
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Center armrest105
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb217
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access34
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs213
Changing gears60
Changing the language on the
Control Display79Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display71
Changing wheels219
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment203
Check Control76
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH54
Child-restraint systems53
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely53
Chrome parts211
Chrome polish211
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter107
Cleaning headlamps65
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care209
Clock
68
– 12h/24h mode75
– setting the time and date75
– setting time74
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks106
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass103
Computer69
– displays on Control
Display70
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service185
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked118
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Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Exterior mirrors48
– adjusting48
– automatic dimming
feature49
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
External audio device105
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away224
– for tying down loads119
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control76
Failure of an electrical
consumer220
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm33
– switching off an alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts47
Fastest route for
navigation137
Fast forward
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control99
First aid pouch222
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM85
Flat tire, repairing217
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– indicator/warning lamp85
– initializing the system84
– malfunction85
– snow chains84,201
– system limits84Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition199
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir66
FM, waveband149
Folding up the floor panel110
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely117
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps94
Forward position, engaging,
refer to Selector lever
positions58
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection164
Front airbags88
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel195
– average consumption70
– gauge69
– high-quality brands195
– quality195
– specifications195
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities231
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel filler door194
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction194
Fuses220
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control101
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption70
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel195
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge69Gasoline engine, checking
engine oil level203
Gear
– neutral59
Gear display, refer to Displays
in the instrument cluster60
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– manual transmission57
General driving notes116
Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with convenient
access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment104
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system126
Grills96
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights231
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio150
Head airbags88
Headlamp control,
automatic92
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints44
– rear, removing45
– sitting safely42
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244 Heated
– mirrors49
– rear window99
– seats46
Heating
– mirrors49
– rear window99
– residual heat98
– seats46
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate96
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat98
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo119
Height, refer to
Dimensions229
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel50
High beams94
– headlamp flasher94
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio150
High-pressure
washer209,210
High water, refer to Driving
through water117
Highways, refer to Route
criteria137
Hills117
Holders for cups106
Homepage BMW4
Hood202
Hooks for shopping bags109
Horn10,11
Hotel function31
Hot exhaust system116
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Brake assist82
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio150
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning68ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track155
ID3 tags, refer to Album
information163
Identification marks, tire
coding198
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness79
– changing language79
– changing units of measure
and display format71
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time75
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– MDrive51
– M Dynamic Mode83
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM85Initializing
– after power failure220
– compass, refer to Digital
compass, calibrating103
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– glass roof37
– radio, refer to Station,
storing149
– refer to Setting the time and
date75
Installation location
– CD changer158
– navigation DVD drive126
– telephone105
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions138
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting94
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control101
Interior lamps94
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror49
– automatic dimming
feature49
– compass103
Intermittent mode of the
wipers65
Intersection, entering,
navigation128
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port165
iPod, connecting, refer to
USB-audio interface166
J
Jacking points219
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting222
Jump starting222
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246 Mirror dimming feature49
Mirrors48
– automatic curb monitor49
– exterior mirrors48
– heating49
– interior rearview mirror49
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory46
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash49
M Mobility System217
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume175
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing172
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest105
– operation via iDrive175
– pairing172
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest105
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone172
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
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port165
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB-audio interface166
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, playing162Music collection161
– backup164
– importing164
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port165
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB-audio
interface166
Music search162
N
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off138
Navigation data126
Navigation drive, location126
Navigation DVD126
Navigation system126
– address book129
– bypassing a route
section138
– continuing destination
guidance137
– destination entry127
– displaying current
position143
– entering a destination by
voice133
– entering a destination
manually127
– route list138
– selecting destination via
map132
– selecting route criteria137
– special destinations130
– starting destination
guidance137
– terminating destination
guidance137
– voice instructions138
– volume adjustment139
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments105
Neutral59
New tires199
North-facing map139Nozzles96
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data228
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope225
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis208
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications195
Odometer68
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil consumption203
Oil level203
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal219
Onboard tool kit213
Opening and closing
– convenient access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock30
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation137
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation99
Output, refer to Engine
data228
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control98
Outside temperature
display68
– changing units of
measure71
– in computer71
Outside temperature
warning68
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature69
Overview
– radio control146
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer155
– CD player155
Side airbags88
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag110
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag111
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray107
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing181
– use172
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment105
Snow chains201
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD208
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances107
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request221
Sound output for
entertainment on/off146
Spare fuses,220
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses220
Special destinations130
Speed
– with winter tires200
Speed limit78
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume147Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting19
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps65
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems82
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting222
Starting difficulties
– jump starting222
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation127
Station, selecting
– radio149
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet209,210
Steering wheel50
– adjustment50
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock55
– locking with convenient
access34
– MDrive button50
– shift paddles60
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles60
Storage212
Storage compartments105
Storage nets109
"Store Channel"
on the radio153
Storing music161
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory46Storing tires200
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments105
Street, entering,
navigation128
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires196
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning68
SVCD156
SW, waveband149
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching on
– audio146
– CD changer146
– CD player146
– radio146
Switching the cooling function
on and off99
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting100
Symbols4
– status information19
– traffic bulletins for navigation
system140
T
Tachometer68
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb217
Tail lamps215
– replacing bulb215
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities231
Technical data228
– capacities231
– dimensions229
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone172
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest105
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
TeleService Diagnosis186
TeleService Help186
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Triple turn signal activation64
Trip odometer68
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid31
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions229
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal64
Turn signals64
TV
– control elements146
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading119
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR198
Units
– average consumption71
– temperature71
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control101
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control101
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside31
– from outside27
– luggage compartment lid34
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access34
USB-audio interface166
V
VCD156Vehicle
– battery219
– breaking in116
– cargo loading118
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment203
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions229
– parking56
– weight231
Vehicle jack219
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position143
Vehicle storage212
Ventilation99
– draft-free99
– in the rear99
Ventilation, refer to Climate96
Ventilation while at a
standstill99
Vents, refer to Ventilation99
Video menu156
Video playback156
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions138
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands232
Voice instructions from
navigation system138
– repeating139
– switching on/off138
– volume139
Volume146
– audio sources146
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities231
– mobile phone175
– TV146
– voice instructions139
Volume balance, tone
setting147
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13Warning messages, refer to
Check Control76
Warning triangle222
Washer fluid66
– content of the reservoir66
Washer fluid reservoir66
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray106
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water117
Water penetration209,210
Waveband with the radio149
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth199
Weights231
Welcome lamps92
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires200
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions229
Wheels, new199
Wheels and tires196
Width, refer to
Dimensions229
Wind deflector40
Windows35
– convenient operation28
– convenient operation with
convenient access34
– opening, closing35
– pinch protection system36
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning65
Windshield wash65
– filling capacity, reservoir231
– nozzles66
– reservoir for washer fluid66
– washer fluid66
Windshield wiper blades,
changing213
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system65
Winter tires200
– setting speed limit78
– storage200
Wiper blade replacement213
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