2009 BMW 3 SERIES navigation

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First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-
ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
Sedan
The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand
side of the cargo bay in a storage area.
Sports Wagon
The first aid pouch is located in the cargo bay
behind the left-hand trim panel.
Warning triangle*
Sedan
The warning triangle is lo cated in a holder in the
luggage compartment lid. Pr ess the tabs to take
it out.
Sports Wagon
The warning triangle is located behind the left-
hand trim panel in the cargo bay. Press the tab
to take it out.
Jump starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be started by connecting two
jumper cables to anothe r vehicle's battery. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to pr event damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries. <
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Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
Sedan: it is stored in the onboard tool kit under-
neath the cover on the right-hand side of the
cargo bay, refer to page 222.
Sports Wagon: it is stored in the onboard tool kit
underneath the cover on the left-hand side of
the cargo bay, refer to page 222.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fi tting. Otherwise the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged. <
Access to screw thread
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the upper part of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page53, otherwise the low-beam headlamps, tail lamps, turn
signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort. Active
steering is not active an d it will be necessary to
turn the steering wheel further.<
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page56.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged. <
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result. <
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicl e, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
> Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
> The tow bar will generate la teral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage. <
With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
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Reference 239
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Dimensions
Sedan
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 36 ft 1 in/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38 ft 9 in/11.8 m.
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Reference 241
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Weights
Sedan
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
323i
(Canada)328i328i
xDrive
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,365/1,980 4,420/2,005 4,663/2,115
> with automatic transmission lb s/kg 4,431/2,010 4,486/2,035 4,707/2,135
Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460
Approved front axle load lb s/kg 2,105/955 2,127/965 2,304/1,045
Approved rear axle load lbs/ kg 2,425/1,100 2,469/1,120 2,513/1,140
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460
335i335i
xDrive335d
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,652/2,110 4,872/2,210 -
> with automatic transmission lb s/kg 4,663/2,115 4,883/2,215 4,883/2,215
Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460
Approved front axle load lb s/kg 2,238/1,015 2,436/1,105 2,381/1,080
Approved rear axle load lbs/ kg 2,546/1,155 2,546/1,155 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 15.9/450 15.9/450
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Reference 243
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Short commands for the voice activation
system
With short commands you can carry out certain
functions directly, rega rdless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short
commands for the voice activation system.
Useful short commands
CD/Multimedia
CD/DVD drive
*
FunctionCommand
Switching on the radio
{Radio on }
Opening the music collection {Music collection }
Tone control {Tone }
Selecting the settings {Settings }
Opening the computer {Onboard info }
Opening the contacts
*{ Contacts }
Displaying the phone book
*{ Phonebook }
Opening BMW Assist
*{ B M W Assist }
Opening the home address
*{ Home address }
Opening destination entry
*{ Enter address }
Opening destination guidance
*{ Guidance}
FunctionCommand
Playing back a CD {C D on }
Selecting a CD {Select C D }
Selecting a CD and track {C D ... track ... } e.g. CD 3 track 5
Selecting a track {C D track ... } e.g. track 5
Opening the CD and Multimedia menu {C D and multimedia }
CD and DVD {C D and D V D }
CD and DVD changer
*{ C D and D V D }
CD and DVD menu {C D and D V D }
Playing back a DVD {D V D on }
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AM
Weather Band
Satellite radio
Presets
Telephone
FunctionCommand
Calling up AM{A M }
Playing AM {A M on }
Opening manual search {Manual search }
Calling up a frequency {Frequency ... Kilohertz } e.g. frequency
753 kilohertz or 753 kilohertz
FunctionCommand
Selecting the Weather Band {Weather band }
Switching on the Weather Band {Weather band on }
Selecting a Weather Band station {Select a weather channel }
FunctionCommand
Calling up the satellite radio {Satellite radio}
Switching on the satellite radio {Satellite radio on }
Selecting a satellite radio channel {Satellite radio channel ... } e.g. channel 2
FunctionCommand
Calling up the stored stations {Presets }
Choosing a stored station {Select preset }
Selecting a stored station {Preset ... } e.g. stored station 2
FunctionCommand
Opening the Telephone menu {Telephone }
Displaying the phone book {Phonebook }
Redialing {Redial }
Displaying accepted calls {Received calls }
Dialing a phone number {Dial number }
Displaying the list of messages {Messages}
Displaying Bluetooth {Bluetooth devices}
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Short commands for the voice activation system
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Navigation
General information
Map
FunctionCommand
Navigation menu {Navigation }
Opening destination entry {Enter address }
Opening destination guidance {Guidance }
Starting destination guidance {Start guidance }
Ending destination guidance {Stop guidance }
Opening the home address {Home address }
Opening the route criteria {Route preference }
Opening the route {Route information }
Switching on the voice instructions {Switch on voice instructions }
Repeating a voice instruction {Repeat voice instructions }
Switching off the voice instructions {Switch off voice instructions }
Displaying the address book {Address book }
Displaying the last destinations {Last destinations }
Opening the traffic bulletins {Traffic Info }
Special destinations {Points of interest }
FunctionCommand
Displaying the map {Map }
Map facing north {Map facing north }
Map in the direction of travel {Map in direction of travel }
Perspective map {Perspective map }
Automatic scaling of the map
*{ Map with automatic scaling }
Changing the scale {Map scale }
Scale ... feet
*{ Map scale ... feet } e.g. map scale of 100 feet
Scale ... meters
*{ Map scale ... meters } e.g. map scale of
100 meters
Scale ... kilometers
*{ Map scale ... kilometers } e.g. map scale of
5 kilometers
Scale ... miles
*{ Map scale ... miles } e.g. map scale of 5 miles
Scale ... yards
*{ Map scale ... yards } e.g. map scale of
100 yards
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