2009 BMW 335I COUPE steering

Everything from A - Z
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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
System83
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control63
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request224
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control100
Active cruise control63
– indicator lamps66
– malfunction67
– selecting distance65
– sensor66
Active steering89
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display89
Adaptive Head Light94
Additives
– coolant209
Address, entering125,131
Address for navigation
– entering125,131
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control98
Adjusting the thigh support43
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control144
Airbags90
– indicator/warning lamp91
– sitting safely42Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
Air flow rate99
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm33
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music
collection161
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires205
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive84
AM, waveband147
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant209
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights235Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights235
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest106
Arrival time, refer to
Computer71
Ashtray
– front108
– rear108
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Audio device, external106
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air flow rate98
– cruise control61,63
– headlamp control93
Automatic car washes213
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC99
Automatic Service
Request187
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– interlock57,58
– overriding selector lever
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position58
– sport program58
– towing
226
– tow-starting226

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
AUTO program for automatic
climate control98
AUX-IN
– port106
AUX-IN port163
Average fuel consumption71
– setting the units72
Average speed71
Avoid highways in
navigation135
Avoiding unintentional
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to
Weights235
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment43
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats45
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb220,221
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps220
Bag holder110
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch225
Bar, refer to Towing
methods227
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter179
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment106
Bass, tone setting144
Battery222
– charging222
– disposal35,222
– jump starting225
– remote control26
– temporary power failure222
Battery for mobile phone179Battery renewal
– remote control35
– remote control for vehicle35
Being towed227
Belt hand-over49
– pinch protection system49
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts48
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders107
Blinds, refer to Roller sun
blinds105
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate99
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating172
Bluetooth, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
BMW
– car shampoo215
BMW Assist, activating184
BMW Assist183
BMW center188
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System211
BMW Search184
BMW webpage
4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC83
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements73
Brake force display89
Brake lamps
– brake force display89
– replacing bulb220,221
Brake pads116
– breaking in116
Brake rotors118
– brakes116
– breaking in116Brakes
– ABS83
– BMW Maintenance
System211
– brake force display89
– breaking in116
– parking brake56
– service requirements73
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely118
Brake system116
– BMW Maintenance
System211
– breaking in116
– disc brakes118
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance224
Breaking in the clutch116
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential116
Break-in period116
Brightness of Control
Display80
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs218
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button55
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
Call
– accepting173
– ending174
– rejecting174
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing174
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Capacities235
Capacity of the cargo bay235
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery222
Car care, refer to Care213

Everything from A - Z
246 Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant209
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery222
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control63
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC82
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant85
Driving stability control
systems83
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control83
– indicator/warning lamp83DVD
– country codes154
– settings155
– video playback154
DVD menu155
DVD video154
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC83
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp83
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp84
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check207
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC83
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release192
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside32Emergency Request224
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance224
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data232
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature70
– speed232
– starting55
– starting, convenient
access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant209
Engine oil
– adding209
– BMW Maintenance
System211
– capacity235
– checking level207
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine
data232
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data232
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine55
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps
96
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
Error messages, refer to
Check Control77
Event data recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out49
External audio device106

Everything from A - Z
248 Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– residual heat99
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate97
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat99
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo119
Height, refer to
Dimensions233
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel50
High beams95
– headlamp flasher95
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio148
High-pressure
washer213,214
High water, refer to Driving
through water118
Highways, refer to Route
criteria135
Hill Descent Control HDC84
Hills118
Holders for cups107
Homepage BMW4
Hood206
Hooks for shopping bags110
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately31
Hot exhaust system117
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC83
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio148Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning69
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track153
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires204
– tire coding202
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– changing language80
– changing settings80
– changing units of measure
and display format72
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time76
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM88
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86Initializing
– after power failure222
– compass, refer to
Calibrating104
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– glass roof37
– radio, refer to Station,
storing147
– refer to Setting the time and
date76
Installation location
– CD changer156
– navigation DVD drive124
– telephone106
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions
136
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control102
Interior lamps96
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming
feature50
– compass104
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control57
Intermittent mode of the
wipers60
Intersection, entering,
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to
USB-audio interface164
J
Jacking points222
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting225
Jump starting225

Everything from A - Z
250 Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash49
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing170
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest106
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest106
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone170
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
Monitor85
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB-audio interface164
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, managing161
Music, playing160
Music, storing159Music collection159
– backup162
– importing162
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB-audio
interface164
Music search160
N
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off136
Navigation data124
Navigation drive, location124
Navigation DVD124
Navigation system124
– address book127
– bypassing a route
section136
– continuing destination
guidance135
– destination entry125
– displaying current
position141
– entering a destination by
voice131
– entering a destination
manually125
– route list136
– selecting destination via
map130
– selecting route criteria135
– special destinations128
– starting destination
guidance135
– terminating destination
guidance135
– voice instructions136
– volume adjustment137
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments106
New tires204
North-facing map137
Nozzles97Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data232
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope227
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis212
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Odometer69
Oil, refer to Engine oil207
Oil consumption207
Oil level207
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal222
Onboard tool kit217
Opening and closing
– convenient access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation135
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation100
Output, refer to Engine
data232
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control99
Outside-temperature
display69
– changing units of
measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature
warning69
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature70
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control144

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
P
Paintwork care214
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control82
Park Distance Control PDC82
Parked car ventilation100
– preselecting switch-on
times101
– switching on and off
directly101
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC82
Parking brake56
– indicator lamp56
Parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs219
Parking lamps/low beams93
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting94
Personal Profile26
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Polish215
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control100
Position, refer to Current
position, displaying141
Postal code, entering for
navigation126
Power failure222
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring, tires85
– Flat Tire Monitor85Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch225
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor85
R
Radio
– controls144
– High Definition Radio148
– satellite radio150
– selecting a waveband147
– storing stations147
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather information150
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor60
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps220
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints45
– folding down backrests109
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb220
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster100Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds105
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality148
– radio station148
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest43
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood206
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range70
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– convenient access34
– garage door opener102
– luggage compartment lid28
– malfunction29,35
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data211
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs218
Replacing tires204
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires204
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings146
Residual heat99
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts48
Retractable hardtop38
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation28
– opening and closing39
– remote control28

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Settings
– changing on Control
Display80
– clock, 12h/24h mode76
– DVD155
– language80
Settings and information72
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times101
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions58
Short commands for the voice
activation system236
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route135
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Side airbags90
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag111
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag112
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray108
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing179
– use170Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment106
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD212
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances108
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request224
Sound output for
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses,223
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses223
Special destinations128
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires86
– with winter tires
205
Speed limit79
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
Speed Volume145
Split 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
headlamps60
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine55
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine55
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting225
Starting difficulties
– jump starting225
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation125Station, selecting
– radio147
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet213,214
Steering wheel50
– adjustment50
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
– lock55
– locking with convenient
access34
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering89
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Storage216
Storage compartments106
Storage nets110
"Store Channel"
in radio151
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory47
Storing tires205
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments106
Street, entering,
navigation126
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires194
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
SVCD154
SW, waveband147
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function
on and off100

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Towing226
– car with automatic
transmission226
– methods227
Towing and tow-starting226
Town/city, for navigation125
Tow rope227
Tow-starting226,228
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor86
Track
– selecting on CD152
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Traffic bulletins
– categories139
Traffic bulletins, filtering139
Traffic bulletins for
navigation138
– during destination
guidance139
– in map display139
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins138
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– manual transmission57
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic59
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector
lever position58
– refer to P Park58
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo120
Travel instructions,
refer to Voice
instructions136
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread203
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer69
Triple turn signal activation60Trip odometer69
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions233
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– replacing bulbs219
– triple turn signal60
Turn signals59
TV
– control elements144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading120
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR202
Units
– average consumption72
– temperature72
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control102
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control102
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside31
– from outside27
– luggage compartment lid34
– setting unlocking
characteristics27
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access34
USB-audio interface164
V
VCD154Vehicle
– battery222
– breaking in116
– cargo loading119
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment207
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions233
– parking56
– weight235
Vehicle jack222
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position141
Vehicle storage216
Ventilation100
– draft-free100
– in the rear100
Ventilation, refer to Climate97
Ventilation while at a
standstill100
Vents, refer to Ventilation100
Video menu154
Video playback154
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions136
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands236
Voice instructions from
navigation system136
– repeating137
– switching on/off136
– volume137
Volume144
– audio sources144
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities235
– mobile phone173
– TV144
– voice instructions137
Volume balance, tone
setting145
W
Warm
– steering wheel51