2010 BMW 3 SERIES service

Everything from A - Z
258 Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting95
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant222
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery236
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control62
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC81
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation29
DOT Quality Grades214
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
Drive-off assistant84
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams92
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant84
Driving stability control
systems82
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function99
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control82DTC Dynamic Traction
Control82
– indicator/warning lamp82
DVD
– country codes157
– settings158
– video playback157
DVD menu158
DVD player, refer to CD
player155
DVD video157
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC82
Dynamic destination
guidance135
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– indicator/warning lamp82
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp83
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution82
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap196
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
– trunk lid31
Electric seat adjustment42
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV82
Electronic oil level check220
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC82
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock58Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release196
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock29
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request237
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance237
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control70
Energy Control70
Engine
– breaking in116
– data244
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature70
– speed244
– starting55
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off55
Engine compartment219
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant222
Engine oil
– adding221
– alternative oil types222
– BMW Maintenance
System223
– capacity248
– checking level219
– dipstick219
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine
data244
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data244
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine55

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions135
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control102
Interactive map130
Interior lamps96
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror48
– automatic dimming
feature48
– compass104
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control56
Intermittent mode of the
wipers59
Intersection, entering,
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port167
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface167
J
Jacking points235
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting238
Jump-starting238
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access34
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26Kickdown57
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
Knock control197
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control92
– parking lamps/low beams92
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs229
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts46
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo120
Last destinations128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system51
Leather care227
LED Light-emitting
diodes230
Length, refer to
Dimensions245
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb235
Light
– high-beam assistant94
Light-alloy wheels226
Light-emitting diodes
LED230
Lighter108
– connecting electrical
appliances108
Lighting
– instruments95
– lamps and bulbs229
– vehicle, refer to Lamps92
Light switch92
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Load119
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo120
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking30Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant94
Low-beam headlamps92
– automatic92
– replacing bulbs231
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support43
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack120
Lumbar support43
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires217
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system223
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– tires85
– trunk lid31
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Manual car wash226
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap196
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission58
– trunk lid31

Everything from A - Z
262 Manual transmission56
Map for navigation
– changing scale137
– entering destination130
Map view136
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed
– with winter tires217
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions245
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory45
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages180
Messages from the concierge
service181
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System223
– for automatic climate
control100
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System223
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature48
Mirrors47
– automatic curb monitor48
– exterior mirrors47
– heating47
– interior rearview mirror48
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory45
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash47Mobile phone
– adjusting volume177
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing174
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest106
– operation via iDrive177
– pairing174
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest106
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone174
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
Monitor84
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port167
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface167
Multi-channel playback145
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher58
– refer to Wiper system59
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, managing165
Music collection162
– backup166
– deleting166
– random sequence165
– restoring166
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port167
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface167Music search163
My Info181
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination127
– storing current position127
– voice activation131
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off135
Navigation data124
Navigation system124
– address book127
– bypassing a route
section135
– continuing destination
guidance134
– destination entry125
– dynamic destination
guidance135
– entering a destination by
voice131
– entering a destination
manually125
– frequently asked
questions140
– gas station
recommendations135
– planning a trip132
– route list135
– selecting destination via
map130
– selecting route criteria134
– special destinations128
– starting destination
guidance134
– terminating destination
guidance134
– traffic bulletins137
– voice instructions135
– volume adjustment136
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints43
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments106

Everything from A - Z
264 Radio readiness54
– switched off55
– switched on54
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor59
Random sequence
– external devices169
– music collection165
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester
RME197
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps232
Rear seat backrest,
folding110
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints44
– folding110
– folding down
backrests109,110
– folding head restraint down
and up44
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors47
Rear window
– cleaning60
– opening32
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds105
Rear window defroster99
Rear window safety switch36
Rear window wiper60
– changing rear wiper
blade229
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
Backrest42
Refueling196Releasing
– hood218
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range71
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener102
– malfunction28,35
– removing from the ignition
lock54
– service data223
– tailgate28
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses236
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs229
Replacing tires216
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires216
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings146
Restraint systems
– for children50
– refer to Safety belts46
Reverse
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
RME, refer to Rapeseed-oil
methyl ester197
Road map136
Roadside
Assistance189,237
Roadside parking lamps94
– replacing bulbs230,232
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements73
Roller blind
– sun blinds105Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage
rack120
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route134,135
– bypassing sections135
– changing134,135
– changing criteria134
– displaying streets or towns/
cities135
– map view136
– selecting134
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions135
Route map, refer to Map
view136
Route section, changing
135
Route selection134
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires216
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires216
Run-flat tires216
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire85
– flat tire85
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– new tires216
– replacing216
– tire inflation pressure201
– winter tires217
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment46
Safety belts46
– damage46
– indicator/warning lamp46
– reminder46
– sitting safely41

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System
ABS82
– brake system82
– driving stability control
systems82
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– safety belts46
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires216
Satellite radio150
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel150
– favorites152
– selecting channel151
– storing channel151
– timeshift152
– Traffic Jump153
Saving fuel116
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting240
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio150
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory45
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder46
Seat heating45
Seats42
– adjusting electrically42
– adjusting the seats42
– heating45
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory45
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory45
– sitting safely41
Securing cargo113
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour139Selecting distance for active
cruise control64
Selecting new scale for
navigation137
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock57
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance
237
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance237
Service data in the remote
control223
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS223
Service Request191
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS223
Service requirements73
Service status192
Settings
– changing on Control
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h format76
– DVD158
– language79
Settings and information72
Settings for the map view137
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times101
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions57
Short commands for the voice
activation system249Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Side airbags90
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds105
Side windows, refer to
Windows36
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely41
– with airbags41
– with head restraint41
– with safety belts41
Ski bag112
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass
roof38
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control54
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray108
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing184
– use174
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment106
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD224
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances108
Soot particulate filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter117
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request237
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control144
Sound output for
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses236
Special destinations128
Special destinations,
displaying130

Everything from A - Z
266 Special destinations, entering
by name129
Speed
– run-flat tires85
– with winter tires217
Speed limit79
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
Speed Volume145
Split rear seat backrest, refer
to Expanding the cargo
area110
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
systems82
Start/stop button54
– starting the engine55
– switching off the engine55
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine55
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting238
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting238
Starting the engine
– start/stop button54
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation125
Station, selecting
– radio147
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet225,226Steering wheel48
– adjustment48
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating49
– lock54
– locking with Comfort
Access34
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering88
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Storage228
Storage compartments106
Storage nets111
Stored trip, calling up133
Storing a destination in the
address book127
Storing music162
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory45
Storing tires217
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments106
Street, entering,
navigation126
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires201
Sun blinds105
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
Surround145
SVCD157
SW, waveband147
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine55
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button54
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function
on and off99
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting101Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer69
Tailgate30
– Comfort Access35
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside31
– opening manually31
– remote control28
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid/
tailgate30
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb235
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps232
Tail lamps232
– replacing bulb233,234
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities248
Technical data244
– dimensions245
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone174
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest106
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
TeleService188
TeleService Diagnosis190
TeleService Help190
Temperature
– automatic climate control98
– changing unit of measure73
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature70
Temperature display
– outside temperature69
– outside temperature
warning69
– setting the units73
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control61