2010 BMW 335I CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
J
Jacking points228
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting231
Jump-starting231
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Knock control199
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control93
– parking lamps/low beams93
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs223
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts48
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo122
Last destinations130
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Leather care221
LED Light-emitting
diodes223
Length, refer to
Dimensions239
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb227
Light
– high-beam assistant95
Light-alloy wheels221Light-emitting diodes
LED223
Lighter109
– connecting electrical
appliances109
Lighting
– instruments96
– lamps and bulbs223
– vehicle, refer to Lamps93
Light switch93
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Load121
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo122
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal29
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant95
Low-beam headlamps93
– automatic93
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack122
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires211
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system217
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– tires85Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Manual car wash220
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap198
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale139
– entering destination132
Map view138
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Maximum cooling99
Maximum speed
– with winter tires211
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions239
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages182
Messages from the concierge
service183
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System217
– for automatic climate
control101
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System217
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51

Everything from A - Z
256 Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume179
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– operation via iDrive179
– pairing176
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest107
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone176
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 port169
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface169
Multi-channel playback147
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, managing167Music collection164
– backup168
– deleting168
– random sequence167
– restoring168
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port169
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface169
Music search165
My Info183
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination129
– storing current position129
– voice activation133
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off137
Navigation data126Navigation system126
– address book129
– bypassing a route
section137
– continuing destination
guidance136
– destination entry127
– dynamic destination
guidance137
– entering a destination by
voice133
– entering a destination
manually127
– frequently asked
questions142
– gas station
recommendations137
– planning a trip134
– route list137
– selecting destination via
map132
– selecting route criteria136
– special destinations130
– starting destination
guidance136
– terminating destination
guidance136
– traffic bulletins139
– voice instructions137
– volume adjustment138
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments107
New tires210
North-facing map138
Nozzles98
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data238
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope233
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis218
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications199
Odometer69

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Oil, refer to Engine oil213
Oil consumption213
Oil level213
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal228
Onboard vehicle tool kit223
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation136
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation101
Output, refer to Engine
data238
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control100
Outside temperature
display69
– changing units of
measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature
warning69
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature70
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control146
P
Paintwork care220
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control81
Park Distance Control PDC81
Parked car ventilation101
– preselecting switch-on
times102
– switching on and off
directly102Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC81
Parking brake56
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs224
Parking lamps/low beams93
Passenger side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting94
Personal Profile26
Phone book179
Phone numbers
– dialing180
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Playing music165
Polish221
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control101
Postal code, entering for
navigation128
Power failure228
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires200
Pressure monitoring, tires84
– Flat Tire Monitor84
Pressure 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 aid pouch230
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor84
R
Radio
– controls146
– HD Radio150
– satellite radio152
– selecting a waveband149
– storing stations149
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor60
Random sequence
– external devices171
– music collection167
Reading lamps97
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps225
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests110
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb225,226
Rear ventilation101
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors50
Rear window defroster100
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds106
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality150
– radio station150
Recirculated-air mode100
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode100
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest43
Refueling198

Everything from A - Z
258 Releasing
– hood212
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range70
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener103
– malfunction29,34
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data217
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses228
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs223
Replacing tires210
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires210
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings148
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
Reverse
– CD changer159
– CD player159
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map138
Roadside
Assistance191,230
Roadside parking lamps95
– replacing bulbs224Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements73
Roller sun blinds106
Rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– resetting92
Roof load capacity241
Roof-mounted luggage
rack122
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route136,137
– bypassing sections137
– changing136,137
– changing criteria136
– displaying streets or towns/
cities137
– map view138
– selecting136
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions137
Route map, refer to Map
view138
Route section, changing137
Route selection136
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires210
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires210
Run-flat tires210
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire85
– flat tire85
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– new tires210
– replacing210
– tire inflation pressure200
– winter tires211
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49Safety belts48
– belt hand-over49
– damage49
– indicator/warning lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely42
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System
ABS82
– brake system82
– driving stability control
systems82
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– safety belts48
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires210
Satellite radio152
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel152
– favorites154
– selecting channel153
– storing channel153
– timeshift154
– Traffic Jump155
Saving fuel118
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting233
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio152
Seat adjustment
– electric43
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory47
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seat heating47

Reference 259
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Seats42
– adjusting electrically43
– adjusting the seats43
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory47
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo112,114
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour141
Selecting distance for active
cruise control65
Selecting new scale for
navigation139
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock58
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance230
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance230
Service data in the remote
control217
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS217
Service Request193
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS217
Service requirements73
Service status194
Settings
– changing on Control
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h format76
– DVD160
– language79
Settings and information72Settings for the map view139
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times102
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions58
Short commands for the voice
activation system242
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route136
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer158
– CD player
158
Side airbags90
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag112
Ski bag for Convertible, refer
to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag113
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray109
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing186
– use176
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment107
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD218
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request230
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control146
Sound output for
entertainment on/off146
Spare fuses228
Special destinations130
Special destinations,
displaying132
Special destinations, entering
by name131
Speed
– run-flat tires85
– with winter tires211
Speed limit79
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
Speed Volume147
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
headlamps61
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems82
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine
56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting231
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting231
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation127
Station, selecting
– radio149

Everything from A - Z
260 Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet219,220
Steering wheel51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
– lock55
– locking with Comfort
Access34
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering88
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Storage222
Storage compartments107
Storage nets111
Stored trip, calling up135
Storing a destination in the
address book129
Storing music164
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory47
Storing tires211
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments107
Street, entering,
navigation128
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires200
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
Surround147
SVCD159
SW, waveband149
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55
Switching on
– audio146
– CD changer146
– CD player146
– radio146
Switching the cooling function
on and off100Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting102
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer69
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid31
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb227
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps225
Tail lamps225
– replacing bulb225,226,227
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Technical data238
– dimensions239
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
TeleService190
TeleService Diagnosis192
TeleService Help192
Temperature
– automatic climate control99
– changing unit of measure72
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature70
Temperature display
– outside temperature69
– outside temperature
warning69
– setting the units72
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control61
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo122
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp227
Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag113Through-loading system110
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times102
Tire inflation pressure200
– loss85,86
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
– resetting the system86
– system limitations86
– warning lamp87
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor
85
Tire Quality Grading208
Tires
– age208,209
– air loss87
– breaking in118
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels227
– condition209
– damage209
– inflation pressure200
– labels208
– minimum tread depth209
– new wheels and tires210
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor84
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
– puncture85
– replacing210
– run-flat210
– size208
– storage211
– tread depth209
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth209
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires210
– winter tires211
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins139

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Tone
– control146
– middle setting148
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit223
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop38
Top 50 of music
collection166
Torque, refer to Engine
data238
Tow bar233
Tow fitting233
– screw thread233
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away233
Towing232
– car with automatic
transmission232
– methods233
Towing and tow-starting232
Town/city, for navigation127
Tow rope233
Tow-starting232,234
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor86
Track
– selecting on CD157
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
Traffic bulletins
– categories141
Traffic bulletins, filtering141
Traffic bulletins for
navigation139
– during destination
guidance141
– in map view141
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins139
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– manual transmission57
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic59Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector
lever position58
– refer to P Park58
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo122
Travel instructions, refer to
Voice instructions137
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread209
Trip, deleting135
Trip, storing134
Trip computer, refer to
Displays on the Control
Display71
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer69
Triple turn signal activation60
Trip odometer69
Trips, changing135
Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access34
– emergency release31
– locking or unlocking
separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions239
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals59
– replacing bulbs225
– triple turn signal60
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading122
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR208
Units of measure
– average consumption72
– temperature72Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control103
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control103
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking33
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– setting unlocking
characteristics27
– trunk lid34
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Updating the navigation
data126
USB audio interface169
V
VCD159
Vehicle
– battery228
– breaking in118
– cargo loading120
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment213
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions239
– parking56
– weight241
Vehicle jack228
Vehicle storage222
Ventilation101
– draft-free101
– in the rear101
Ventilation, refer to Climate98
Ventilation while at a
standstill101
Vents, refer to Ventilation101
Video menu160
Video playback159
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions137

Everything from A - Z
262 Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands242
Voice instructions from
navigation system137
– repeating138
– switching on/off137
– volume138
Voice phone book185
Volume146
– audio sources146
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities241
– mobile phone179
– voice instructions138
Volume balance, tone
setting147
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control77
Warning triangle231
Washer fluid61
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid reservoir61
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray109
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water120
Water penetration219,220
Waveband with the radio149
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth209
Weights241
Welcome lamps93
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires210
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions239
Wheels, new210
Wheels and tires200
Width, refer to
Dimensions239
Wind deflector39Windows35
– Convenient operation28
– Convenient operation with
Comfort Access34
– opening, closing35
– pinch protection system36
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning61
Windshield wash60
– filling capacity, reservoir241
– nozzles61
– reservoir for washer fluid61
– washer fluid61
Windshield wiper blades,
changing223
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system60
Winter tires211
– setting speed limit79
– storage211
Wiper blade replacement223
Wiper system60
Word-matching principle for
navigation135
Work in the engine
compartment212
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard vehicle tool kit223
X
xDrive83
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb224
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile26