2009 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Mobility
> The date setting on th e Control Display is
current.
Starting BMW Search
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "BMW Search"
3. Select "OK", if necessary.
The BMW Search start page is displayed.
Using BMW Search
To select and display content:
> Turn the controller to highlight an element.
> Press the controller to display an element.
Opening the start page
1.Open "Options".
2. "Home"
Loading a new page
1.Open "Options".
2. "Update"
Canceling
1.Open "Options".
2. "Cancel loading"
Internet*
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Internet"
The start page is displayed. The Internet pages
may not be displayed in the same way as on a
PC screen. Flash and Java applications cannot
be displayed.
Using the Internet
Menu bar
A menu bar that offers functions for using the
Internet is displayed. To activate the menu bar,
move the controller to the left until the cursor is
located in the menu bar.
SymbolFunction
Activate the mouse cursor
Open the start page
Refresh
Cancel
Back
Enter a URL
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Navigating with the mouse pointer
1.Select the symbol.
2. Use the mouse pointer to navigate on the
page.
>To move the mouse pointer: move the
controller in the required direction
> To select an element: press the control-
ler
> To scroll: turn the controller
Status display
A symbol at the top left of the screen shows the
following statuses.
Entering an Internet address
1. "Enter URL"
2. Individually select the letters and characters
of the desired address.
3. Select "OK".
Bookmarks/favorites
Adding a bookmark
The page currently being displayed is stored as
a bookmark.
1. Select the symbol.
2. "Add to bookmarks"
Selecting a bookmark
1.Select the symbol.
2. Select the desired bookmark.
Deleting a bookmark
1.Select the symbol.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Delete bookmark" or "Delete all book-
marks"
Defining a bookmark as the start page
1.Select the symbol.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Set as home URL"
Bookmarks/favorites
Zoom
Leave the browser
SymbolFunction
No connection possible
Data transfer
Secure connection
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Settings
Suppressing cookies
1. Open "Options".
2. "Suppress cookies"
Suppressing pop-ups
1.Open "Options".
2. "Suppress pop-ups"
Suppressing safety warnings
1.Open "Options".
2. "Block HTTPS pop-ups"
Activating TeleService*
If the services are not displayed, they may need
to be activated.
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Activate TeleService"
Customer Relations
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Customer Relations"
3. "Start service"
A voice connection is established to Customer
Relations.
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist
or TeleService
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis-
played. If the vehicle is equipped with BMW Assist or the mobile phone preparation pack-
age, a voice connection is established.
Service Request*
You can send a request to your BMW center to
arrange a service appointment. The TeleSer-
vice data is transmitted during a Service
Request. Your BMW center will contact you.
Starting a Service Request
1.
"BMW Assist"
2. "Service Request"
3. "Start service"
Automatic Service Request*
The TeleService data ne cessary for servicing
the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW
center prior to the service deadline. The center
will contact you and a service appointment can
be arranged.
You can check when the BMW center was noti-
fied.
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1.
"Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
BMW center*
Address and contact data of the BMW center.
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Your BMW center"
Data transfer
The status of the data transfer is displayed.
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Data transfer"
Services status
Display of all services available in the vehicle.
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "Service status"
3. "Available services"
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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Mobility
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Mobility
This section helps you maintain your car's
mobility by supplying important information
on vital topics including fuels and lubricants,
wheels and tires, serv ice, maintenance and
breakdown assistance.
Mobility
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Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a messag e will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and ob-
serve all applicable regulations when han-
dling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel containers
in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and
cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of
an accident. <
Fuel filler door
Opening
1.Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the gas cap in th e bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it cl ockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or
missing. <
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler door manually:
Sedan
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Sports Wagon
1.Fold up the cargo bay floor panel.
2. Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay. To do so, turn the
screws, arrows 1, 90° and take out the
cover, arrow 2.
3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
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