radio BMW X3 XDRIVE 35I 2011 Owner's Guide

Breakdown assistanceHazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Emergency Request*
Requirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷The radio ready state is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is functional.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency Re‐
quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.◀
Service contract
▷After your contract with BMW Assist has ex‐
pired, the BMW Assist system can be deac‐
tivated by the service center without you
having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐
tablished.
After the Emergency Request arrives at the
BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW
Assist Response Center contacts you and
takes further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW
Assist Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumstan‐
ces.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle if
it can be established, are transmitted to the
BMW Assist Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may be malfunctioning. However, the BMWSeite 228228
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FunctionCommandSplit screen, facing the direction of travel.›Split screen map in direction of travel‹Split screen, perspective.›Split screen perspective‹Split screen, expanded intersection zoom.›Splitscreen Exit ramp view‹Split screen scale...feet.›Split screen scale ... feet ‹ e.g., split screen scale
100 feetSplit screen scale...meters.›Split screen scale ... meters‹ e.g., split screen
scale 100 metersSplit screen scale...kilometers.› Split screen scale ... kilometers ‹ e.g., split screen
scale 5 kilometersSplit screen scale...miles.›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split screen
scale 5 milesSplit screen, highlight the traffic situation.›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹Split screen, computer.›Split screen on board info‹Split screen, trip computer.›Splitscreen trip computer‹Split screen, scale automatically.›Split screen automatic scaling‹
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations

FunctionCommandEnter a new destination.›Enter address‹Trip list.›Stored trips‹
Radio
FM

FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz
or frequency 93.5Open the radio.›Radio‹Open the FM stations.›F M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹Seite 246246
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FunctionCommandSelect a frequency range.›Select frequency‹Open a station.›Select station‹
AM

FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., frequency 753 or
753 kilohertzOpen the AM stations.›A M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹
Weather Band

FunctionCommandOpen the Weather Band.›Weather band‹Switch on the Weather Band.›Weather band on‹Select a Weather Band station.›Select a weather channel‹
Satellite radio*

FunctionCommandOpen the satellite radio.›Satellite radio‹Switch on the satellite radio.›Satellite radio on‹Select a satellite radio channel.› Select satellite radio ‹ e.g., satellite radio channel
2
Stored stations

FunctionCommandOpen the stored stations.›Presets‹Choose a stored station.›Select preset‹Select a stored station.›Preset ...‹ e.g., stored station 2Seite 247247
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Brake force display 85
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 85
Brake lights, adaptive 85
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Braking, notes 121
Breakdown assis‐ tance 228, 229
Breaking in 120
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 73
Bulb replacement 221
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 225
Bulbs and lamps 221
Button, Start/Stop 58
C
Calendar 189
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 97
Camera, care 235
Camera, Top View 99
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 115
Car battery 227
Car care products 234
Care, displays 235
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 122
Cargo area 110
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 110 , 111
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 116
Cargo straps, securing cargo 123
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 235
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 120
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219 CD/DVD 155
CDs, storing 162
Cell phone 176
Center armrest 114
Center console 17
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Control Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels/tires 212
Check Control 74
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child-safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 234
Cigarette lighter 108
Cleaning, displays 235
Climate control 101, 103
Clock 69
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 115
Combination instrument 13
Combination instrument, elec‐ tronic displays 15
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 61
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 62
Comfort Access 41
Computer 70
Concierge service 196 Condensation on win‐
dows 102, 105
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 122
Condition Based Service CBS 219
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 185
Control Display 19
Control Display, settings 72
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 86
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 218
Cooling function 102, 105
Cooling, maximum 104
Cooling system 218
Corrosion on brake discs 122
Cruise control 91
Cruising range 67
Cupholder 115
Current fuel consumption 68
Current location, storing 130
Customer Relations 200
D
Damage, tires 211
Damping control, dynamic 88
Data, technical 238
Date 69
Daytime running lights 77
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 102, 105
Destination distance 70
Destination guidance 135
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 134
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 128
Digital clock 69
Digital radio 149
Dimensions 238
Dimmable mirrors 54
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 61
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Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 67
Fuel quality 206
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 107
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 137
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 65
General driving notes 120
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 114
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 128
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 241
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 108
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Control 87
HD Radio 149
Head airbags 80
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 76
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 36
Headlamp flasher 62
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 223
Headlamp glass 222
Headlamps 222
Headlamps, care 234 Headlamp washer system 62
Headliner 18
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 99
Head-up Display, care 235
Heavy cargo, stowing 123
Height, seats 47
Height, vehicle 238
High-beam Assistant 78
High beams 62
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 78
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Hill Descent Control HDC 87
Hills 121
Holder for beverages 115
Homepage 6
Hood 215
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 120
House number, entering for navigation 129
Hydroplaning 121
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 69
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 69
Identification marks, tires 210
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 215
iDrive 19
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 58
Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 83
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14
Indicator lamps 14
Individual air distribu‐ tion 101, 103 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 207
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 70
Information on the navigation data 142
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 83
Instrument cluster 13, 67
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 15
Instrument lighting 79
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 107
Intensity, AUTO program 104
Interactive map 132
Interior equipment 107
Interior lamps 79
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming
feature 54
Interior rearview mirror 54
Intermediate destinations 134
Internet 198
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 129
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 73
iPod/iPhone 167
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 226
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 226
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 65
Jump starting 229
K
Key/remote control 32 Seite 255255
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NORMAL program, DynamicDriving Control 90
Notes 6, 191
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 240
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 219
Obstacle marking, backup camera 96
Odometer 68
Office 185
Oil 217
Oil, adding 217
Oil additives 217
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 73
Oil filler neck 217
Oil level check 217
Oil types, alternative 218
Oil types, approved 217
Old batteries, disposal 227
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 19
Opening/closing from in‐ side 38
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening/closing with remote control 36
Operating concept, iDrive 19
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 104
P
Paint, vehicle 234
Pairing, mobile phone 176
Panic mode 36
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Park Distance Control PDC 93 Parked-car ventilation 106
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 122
Parking aid, refer to PDC 93
Parking brake 59
Parking lamps 76
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Parking with Auto Hold 60
Partition net 112
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 96
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 93
Performance Control 87
Permissible axle load 241
Personal information 185
Personal Profile 33
Phone 176
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 235
Position, storing 130
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 128
Power failure 227
Power output, engine 240
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 218 Radio 148
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 63
Random 156
Random playback 156
RDS 149
Reading out loud 192
Rear lamps 225
Rear socket 109
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window de‐ froster 102, 105
Recirculated-air filter 105
Recirculated-air mode 102, 104
Recommended tire brands 212
Refueling 204
Release tool 221
Remaining range 67
Reminders 191
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 37
Remote control, universal 107
Remote inquiry 181
Replacement fuse 227
Replacing parts 221
Replacing wheels/tires 212
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 67
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 83
Retaining straps, securing cargo 123
Retreaded tires 212
Roadside Assistance 196
Roadside parking lamps 77
Roller sunblinds 44
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 124
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 231
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Route criteria, route 136
Route, displaying 136
Routes, avoiding 136
Route section, bypassing 137
RPM, engine 240
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 213
Rubber components, care 235
Run-flat tires 213
S
Safe braking 121
Safety 6
Safety belt reminder 51
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 235
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 80
Satellite radio 150
Saving fuel 124
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 139
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Screwdriver 221
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 231
Search, refer to BMW Search 197
Seat and mirror memory 52
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 49
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 69
Selector lever, automatic transmission 65
Sensors, care 235
Service and warranty 7 Service requirements, CBS
Condition Based Serv‐
ice 219
Service requirements, dis‐ play 73
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 72
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 52
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 64
Shift paddles on steering wheel 66
Short commands 243
Side airbags 80
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 37
Sitting safely 47
Size 238
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Smallest turning circle 240
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 183
Snow chains 213
Socket 109
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 219
Software update 172
Spare fuse 227
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 131
Specified engine oil types 217
Speed, average 70
Speed limit, setting 71
Speedometer 13
Split screen 23
Split screen map settings 139
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 137
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 89
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 66
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 89 Sport program, transmis‐
sion 65
Sport steering, variable 88
Stability control systems 86
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 33
Starting assistance 229
Starting the engine 58
State/province, selecting for navigation 128
Stations, stored 154
Station, storing 148
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel heating 54
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 64
Stopping the engine 59
Storage compartments 114
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 114
Storage, tires 213
Storing the vehicle 235
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 129
Summer tires, tread 211
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 75
Suspension settings 89
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 89
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 106
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 68
Tailgate 39
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate via remote control 36
Tail lamps 225
Tasks 190
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6 Seite 258258
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