2008 BMW 335I CONVERTIBLE warning

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes124
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD for navigation132
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC89
"Dynamic route" in
navigation145
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player160
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door210
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
Electric seat adjustment46
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access37
Electronic oil level check225
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock63
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release210
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof40Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside34
Emergency Request236
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance236
"Enabled services"206
"Enable services"207
"End call"193
Energy, saving
– saving fuel124
Engine
– breaking in124
– data244
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature75
– speed244
– starting60
– starting, convenient
access36
– switching off60
Engine compartment225
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant227
Engine oil
– adding227
– BMW Maintenance
System229
– capacity247
– checking level225
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements79
"Engine oil level"226
Engine output, refer to Engine
data244
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data244
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine60
"Enter address"135
Entering a destination135
Entering a destination
country135
Entering a house number or
intersection137Entering an intersection136
Entering a street136
"Entertainment"160
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps103
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control163
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control162
Error messages, refer to
Check Control83
"ESN"170
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control89
Event data recorders230
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system125
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out52
External audio device114
External audio device, refer to
AUX-In port179
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away239
– for tying down loads128
F
Fader, tone control161
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control83
Failure of an electrical
consumer235
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts51
Fastest route for
navigation145

Everything from A - Z
258 Fast forward
– CD changer177
– CD player177
"Fast route" in navigation145
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control108
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch237
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Flashlight, refer to LED hand
lamp114
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires222
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction93
– snow chains92,223
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition221
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir65
"FM", waveband160,164
FM, waveband164
Fog lamps102
– indicator lamp13,102
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash52
Folding up the floor panel119
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely126
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps103
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive90Frequency, selecting
manually165
Front airbags97
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor92
Fuel211
– average consumption76
– gauge75
– high-quality brands211
– quality211
– specifications211
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities247
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Fuel filler door210
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction210
Fuses235
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control110
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel211
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
General driving notes125Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,32
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– operation with convenient
access37
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment113
– LED hand lamp114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system132
Grills104
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
Hand lamp, refer to LED hand
lamp114
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control90
"HD radio"167
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio167
Head airbags97
Headlamp control,
automatic100
Headlamp flasher63
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Head restraints47
– front, removing48
– rear, removing48
– sitting safely45
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window107
– seats49

Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Heating
– mirrors53
– rear window107
– residual heat107
– seats49
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate104
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat107
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo127
Height, refer to
Dimensions245
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel53
High beams102
– headlamp flasher102
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio167
High water, refer to Driving
through water126
Highways, refer to Route
criteria145
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills126
Holders for cups115
Home address144
"Home address" in
navigation145
Homepage BMW4
Hood224
Hooks for shopping bags118
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately34
Hot exhaust system125
"Hour memo"82
"House number" in
destination entry137
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC89
Hydroplaning125I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio167
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning74
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track175
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires222
– tire coding220
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness86
– assistance window20
– automatic climate
control105
– changing language86
– changing units of measure
and display format78
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– selecting a menu item19
– setting the date and time81
– start menu17
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
i menu18
Imprint2Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM95
Individual air distribution105
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure212
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM93
Information
– on another location140
– on country140
– on current position140
– on destination location140
Information menu, refer to
i menu18
"Information on
destination"142
"Info sources"80
Initializing
– active steering96
– after power failure235
– compass, refer to
Calibrating112
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– glass roof40
"Input map"139
Installation location
– CD changer177
– navigation DVD drive132
– telephone114
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions150
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting103
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control110
Interesting destination for
navigation140
"Interim time"86
Interior lamps103
– remote control31
Interior motion sensor36

Everything from A - Z
260 Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming
feature53
– compass112
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control61
Intermittent mode of the
wipers64
J
Jacking points235
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting237
Jump starting237
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-down62
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Knock control211
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control100
– parking lamps/low
beams100
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs231
"Language / Units"78
"Language / Units" in
navigation133,150
"Language" on the Control
Display86
"Languages" in
navigation133,150Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts51
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo128
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list141
"Last seat pos."51
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system57
LED hand lamp114
LED Light-emitting
diodes232
Length, refer to
Dimensions245
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb234
Light-emitting diodes
LED232
Lighter116
– connecting electrical
appliances116
"Lighting"64
Lighting
– instruments103
– lamps and bulbs231
– vehicle, refer to Lamps100
Light-metal alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light switch100
"Limit"85
Limit, refer to Speed limit85
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo128
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking33
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low-beam headlamps100
– automatic
100Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Luggage compartment lid33
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– emergency release34
– locking or unlocking
separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control31
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack129
Lumbar support47
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires223
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system229
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– luggage compartment lid33
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control83
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
"Manual" on the radio165
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door210
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission63
Manual transmission61
Map
– changing scale149
– destination entry139
"Map direction of travel"149
"Map facing north"149

Everything from A - Z
262 "New route"151
New tires222
"Next entertainment
source"54
North-facing map149
Nozzles104
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data244
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope240
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis230
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications211
Odometer74
Oil, refer to Engine oil225
Oil consumption225
Oil level225
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal235
"On a new destination" in
navigation141
"Onboard info"76
Onboard tool kit231
"On destination"141
"On location"141
Opening and closing
– convenient access36
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock32
– via the remote control29
Operation by voice for mobile
phone197
– adjusting volume198
– canceling197
– correcting phone
number198
– dialing phone number198
– placing a call198
– redialing198
– voice commands197
– voice phone book198
"Options"205
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17Outlets
– refer to Ventilation107
Output, refer to Engine
data244
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control106
Outside-temperature
display74
– changing units of
measure78
– in computer78
Outside temperature
warning74
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature75
Overriding selector lever
lock63
P
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control88
"Parked car operation"108
"Parked car ventilation"108
Parked car ventilation108
– activating switch-on
times109
– preselecting switch-on
times108
– switching on and off
directly108
Parking
– vehicle60
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control88
Parking brake60
– indicator lamp61
Parking lamps100
Parking lamps/low beams100
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function53
"Pathway lighting"101
Pathway lighting101
"PDC"88
PDC Park Distance Control88
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"149
Phone book191Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book195
– dialing193
– most recent numbers194
– selecting in phone book194
– Top 8194
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric40
– windows39
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
"Play" for satellite radio171
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control108
Position
– displaying155
– saving, refer to Storing
current position143
Power failure235
Power windows38
Power windows, refer to
Windows38
"Presets", displaying with the
radio164
"Presets" for satellite
radio171
Pressure, tires212
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM
93
"Profile"207
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys21
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric40
– windows39
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch237
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
R
Radio
– autostore165
– controls160
– High Definition Radio167
– listening to stations164
– regional programs167
– sampling stations165
– satellite radio170
– selecting a
waveband160,164
– selecting the frequency
manually165
– station search165
– stations with best
reception165
– storing stations166
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key28
Rain sensor64
"Random", refer to Random
play176
"Random all" for audio
mode177
"Random directory" for audio
mode177
Random play176
"RDS" Radio Data
System167
Reading lamps103
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps233
– replacing bulb233
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests117
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb233
Rear ventilation108Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors52
Rear window defroster107
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds113
"Received calls"194
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Recirculated-air mode106
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode106
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch86
"Redial" for mobile phone194
Refueling210
Releasing
– hood224
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range75
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,37
– removing from the ignition
lock59
– service data229
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode176
"Repeat" for audio mode176
"Repeat track" for audio
mode176
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs231
Replacing tires222
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires222
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge75
"Reset"92,94
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings163"Reset" for stopwatch86
"Reset" for tone settings163
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retractable hardtop41
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing42
– remote control30
Reverse
– CD changer177
– CD player177
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Road map149
"Roadside Assistance"202
Roadside
Assistance
202,236
Roadside parking lamps102
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements79
Roller sun blinds113
Rollover protection system,
convertible98
– resetting99
Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage
rack129
"Roomsound", refer to Tone
control162
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16

Everything from A - Z
264 Route145
– arrow display148
– changing151
– display148
– displaying streets and
towns/cities150
– displaying town150
– list150
– map display149
– selecting145
– selecting criteria145
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires222
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires222
Run-Flat Tires222
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire93
– flat tire93
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– new tires222
– replacing222
– tire inflation pressure212
– winter tires223
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment51
Safety belts51
– belt hand-over52
– damage51
– indicator/warning lamp51
– reminder51
– sitting safely45
Safety belts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochureSafety systems
– airbags97
– Antilock Brake System
ABS89
– brake system89
– driving stability control
systems89
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
– rollover protection system,
convertible98
– safety belts51
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires222
"SAT"160,170
Satellite radio170
– displaying additional
information171
– enabling170
– selecting channel171
– storing channel171
Saving fuel124
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations165
– sampling tracks on CD175
Scan
– CD changer175
– CD player175
– radio165
"Scan all" for audio mode175
"Scan directory" for audio
mode175
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting239
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio170
Seat adjustment
– electric46
– mechanical46
Seat and mirror memory50
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder51
Seat heating49Seats45
– adjusting electrically46
– adjusting the seats46
– heating49
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory50
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory50
– sitting safely45
Securing cargo119,121
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside29
"Select as
destination"141,205
"Select current speed"86
Selecting a country for
navigation135
Selecting an audio source160
Selecting distance for active
cruise control69
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation149
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock62
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance236
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance236
Service data in the remote
control229
"Service Info"80,203,226
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS229
"Service Request"196,203
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS229
"Service
requirements"80,203,226

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Service requirements79
"Set date"83
"Set time"82
"Settings"207
Settings
– changing settings on the
Control Display86
– clock, 12h/24h mode82
– date format83
– language86
Settings and information78
"Settings" for unlocking30
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times108
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions62
Short commands for the voice
command system248
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route145
"Short route" in
navigation145
"Show current position"140
"Show destination
position"140
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer176
– CD player176
Side airbags97
Side windows, refer to
Windows38
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag119Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag120
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control59
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray116
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment114
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD230
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances116
Song search, refer to Playing a
track175
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request236
Sound output for
entertainment on/off160
Spare fuses,235
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses235
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system150
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires93
– with winter tires223
Speed-dependent volume
control161
Speed limit85
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit85
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control162
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps65
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems89
Start/stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start guidance"137Starting, refer to Starting the
engine60
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting237
Starting difficulties
– jump starting237
Starting the engine
– start/stop button59
Start menu17
"Start service"202
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist204
"State / Province" in
destination entry135
Station
– refer to Radio164
"Status"80
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel53
– adjustment53
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock59
– locking with convenient
access37
"Steering wheel buttons"54
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
"Stopwatch"86
Stopwatch86
Storage compartments
114
Storage nets118
"Store" for satellite radio172
"Store in address book" in
navigation143
"Store" on the radio166
Storing current position143
Storing radio stations166
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory50
Storing tires223
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments114
"Street" in destination
entry137