2009 BMW M3 SEDAN CD changer

Short commands for the voice activation system
222
Music collection
External devices
Tone control
Radio
FM
Selecting a DVD{D V D ...}
Switching on the DVD changer{D V D on}
Entertainment details on the split screen{Entertainment details}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Calling up the current playback{Current playback}
Opening the music collection{Music collection}
Playing back the music collection{Music collection on}
Searching for music; opening the menu{Music search}
Playing back the most frequently played tracks{Top fifty}
FunctionCommand
Opening external devices{External devices}
FunctionCommand
Opening the tone control{Tone}
FunctionCommand
Calling up the radio{Radio}
Switching on the radio{Radio on}
Calling up FM{F M}
Playing FM{F M on}
Opening manual search{Manual search}
Calling up a frequency{Frequency ... megahertz} e.g. 93.5 mega-
hertz or frequency 93.5
Selecting the frequency range{Select frequency}
Selecting a radio station{Station ...} e.g. W-PLJ
Calling up a station{Select station} e.g. W-PLJ
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Everything from A - Z
230 Cargo bay
– capacity220
– convenient access33
– folding up the floor
panel101
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps87
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside30
Cargo loading
– securing cargo109
– stowing cargo109
– vehicle108
Car jack
– jacking points208
Car key, refer to Remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone162
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car shampoo201
Car wash
– before entering51
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system106
CBS Condition Based
Service197
CD, audio playback144
CD changer144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– installation location148
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136CD player144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest98
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb206
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside29
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access32
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs203
Changing gears54
Changing the language on the
Control Display73
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display65
Changing wheels208
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment193
Check Control70
Check Gas Cap184
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH47
Child-restraint systems46
Child-safety lock48
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely46
Chrome parts201
Chrome polish201
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter99
Cleaning headlamps59
– washer fluid60Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care199
Clock62
– 12h/24h mode69
– setting the time and date69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside29
– from outside27
Clothes hooks98
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine50
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access32
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock49
Compass96
Computer63
– displays on Control
Display64
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service175
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked108
Condition Based Service
CBS197
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile
26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections128
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances100
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption64
Consumption indicator, refer
to Average consumption64
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
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Everything from A - Z
232 Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams85
Driving notes106
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant78
Driving stability control
systems76
Driving through water107
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes106
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function91
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control76
DVD
– country codes146
– settings147
– video playback146
DVD menu147
DVD video146
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp77
– M Dynamic Mode MDM76
E
EDC, refer to Electronic
Damper Control77
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player136
Electric
– seat adjustment38
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door184
– glass roof36
– M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic54
Electric seat38
Electric seat adjustment38
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access33
Electronic brake-force
distribution76
Electronic Damper Control
EDC77
Electronic oil level check193Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release184
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof36
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock29
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside31
Emergency Request210
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance210
Engine
– breaking in106
– data218
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature63
– speed218
– starting50
– starting, convenient
access32
– switching off50
Engine compartment193
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant196
Engine oil
– adding195
– BMW Maintenance
System197
– checking level193
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements66
– possible displays194
Engine output, refer to Engine
data218
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data
218
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine50
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps87
Entry map for destination122Equalizer, tone setting137
Error messages, refer to
Check Control70
Event data recorders198
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system106
Exterior mirrors42
– adjusting42
– automatic dimming
feature43
– automatic heating43
– folding in and out42
External audio device98
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away212
– for tying down loads109
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
Failure of an electrical
consumer209
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm32
– switching off an alarm32
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts41
Fastest route for
navigation127
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control92
First aid pouch211
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock49
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
Flat tire, repairing206
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Everything from A - Z
234
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio140
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning62
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track145
ID3 tags, refer to Album
information153
Identification marks, tire
coding188
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness73
– changing language73
– changing units of measure
and display format65
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time69
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition49
– switched off50
– switched on49
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness49
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on49
Ignition lock49
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– MDrive45
– M Dynamic Mode77
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure186
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79Initializing
– after power failure209
– compass, refer to Digital
compass, calibrating96
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM78
– glass roof36
– radio, refer to Station,
storing139
– refer to Setting the time and
date69
Installation location
– CD changer148
– navigation DVD drive116
– telephone98
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions128
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting87
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control94
Interior lamps87
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor32
Interior rearview mirror43
– automatic dimming
feature43
– compass96
Intermittent mode of the
wipers59
Intersection, entering,
navigation118
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port155
iPod, connecting, refer to
USB-audio interface156
J
Jacking points208
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting211
Jump starting211
K
Key, refer to Remote
control26
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access32
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access32
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Knock control184
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control85
– parking lamps/low beams85
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs203
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts41
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo109
Last destinations120
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system47
Launch Control57
Leather care201
LED light-emitting diodes203
Length, refer to
Dimensions219
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb206
Light-alloy wheels200
Light-emitting diodes
LED203
Lighter99
– connecting electrical
appliances100
Lighting
– instruments87
– lamps and bulbs203
– vehicle, refer to Lamps85
Light switch85
Limit, refer to Speed limit72
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo109
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric36
– windows35
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch211
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor78
R
Radio
– controls136
– High Definition Radio140
– satellite radio142
– selecting a waveband139
– storing stations139
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness49
Radio readiness49
– switched off50
– switched on49
Rain sensor59
Reading lamps88
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps205
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints39
– folding down backrests100
– folding head restraint down
and up40
Rear ventilation92
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors42
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds97
Rear window defroster92
Rear window safety switch35Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality140
– radio station140
Recirculated-air mode91
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode91
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest38
Refueling184
Releasing
– hood192
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range64
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– convenient access32
– garage door opener94
– luggage compartment lid28
– malfunction28,33
– removing from the ignition
lock49
– service data197
Replacement remote
control
26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs203
Replacing tires189
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires189
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge63
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Residual heat91
Restraint systems
– for children46
– refer to Safety belts41
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear53
– manual transmission52
Road map129
Roadside
Assistance175,210Roadside parking lamps87
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements66
Roller blind
– sun blinds97
Roof load capacity220
Roof-mounted luggage
rack109
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away213
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route127,128
– bypassing sections128
– changing127,128
– changing criteria127
– displaying streets or towns/
cities128
– map display129
– selecting127
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions128
Route map, refer to Map
display129
Route section, changing128
Route selection127
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment41
Safety belts41
– damage42
– indicator/warning lamp42
– reminder42
– sitting safely37
Safety systems
– airbags82
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– brake system76
– driving stability control
systems76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– safety belts41
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238 Satellite radio142
– enabling channel142
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting212
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Sealant, filling207
Seat adjustment
– electric38
– mechanical38
Seat and mirror memory40
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder42
Seat heating40
Seats37
– adjusting electrically38
– adjusting the seats38
– heating40
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory40
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory40
– sitting safely37
Securing cargo102
Securing the vehicle
– from inside29
– from outside27
Selecting new scale for
navigation129
Selector lever positions52
Sequential M Gearbox with
Drivelogic
– Drivelogic drive programs55
Sequential mode53
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance210
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance210
Service data in the remote
control197
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS197
Service Request179Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS197
Service requirements66
Services status180
Settings
– changing settings on the
Control Display73
– clock, 12h/24h format69
– configuring, refer to
MDrive44
– DVD
147
– language73
Settings and information65
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times93
Shifting54
Shifting gears
– manual transmission51
Shift lever52
Shift Lights56
Shiftlock53
Shift paddles on steering
wheel54
Shift-up display, refer to Shift
Lights56
Shock absorber control, refer
to Electronic Damper
Control EDC77
Short commands for the voice
activation system221
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route127
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer145
– CD player145
Side airbags82
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds97
Side windows, refer to
Windows34
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely37
– with airbags37
– with head restraint37
– with safety belts37
Ski bag102Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric35
Slot for remote control49
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray99
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing171
– use162
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment98
Snow chains191
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD198
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances100
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request210
Sound output for
entertainment on/off136
Spare fuses,209
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses209
Special destinations120
Speed
– with winter tires190
Speed limit72
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit72
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
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
headlamps59
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems76
Start/stop button49
– starting the engine50
– switching off the engine50
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine50
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting211
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Starting difficulties
– jump starting211
Starting the engine
– start/stop button49
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation117
Station, selecting
– radio139
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet199,200
Steering wheel43
– adjustment43
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock49
– locking with convenient
access33
– MDrive button44
– shift paddles54
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles54
Storage202
Storage compartments98
Storage nets101
"Store Channel"
on the radio143
Storing music151
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory40
Storing tires190
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments98
Street, entering,
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires186
Sun blinds97
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning62
SVCD146
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine50Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Switching the cooling function
on and off91
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting93
Symbols4
– status information19
– traffic bulletins for navigation
system130
T
Tachometer62
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb206
Tail lamps205
– replacing bulb205
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities220
Technical data218
– capacities220
– dimensions219
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
TeleService Diagnosis176
TeleService Help176
Temperature
– automatic climate control90
– changing unit of measure65
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature63
Temperature display
– outside temperature62
– outside temperature
warning62
– setting the units65
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control60
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo109The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp206
Through-loading system100
Tilt alarm sensor32
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror43
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times93
Tire inflation pressure186
– loss79,80
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– resetting the system80
– system limitations79
– warning lamp80
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
Tire Quality Grading188
Tires
– age188
– air loss80
– breaking in106
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels208
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– labels188
– minimum tread depth189
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– puncture79
– replacing189
– size188
– storage190
– tread depth189
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth189
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires190
– winter tires190
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