2011 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features
1Time  76
External temperature  76
Date  76
Selection list, e.g., radio  80
Speed limit detection  79
Computer  81
Miles/trip miles  76
Navigation display  168
2Energy recovery  77
Transmission display  69
Current fuel consumption  77
ECO PRO  163
3Messages, e.g. Check Control  73
Service requirements  77
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and
a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
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Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Overview: indicator/warning lamps
Symbol Function or system
Turn signal
Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamp
High beams
High-beam Assistant
Parking lamps, headlamp control
Active Cruise Control
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise
Control
Collision warning
Adjustable speed limit
Cruise control
Lane departure warning
Symbol Function or system
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is de‐
activated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activated
Tire Pressure Monitor
Flat Tire Monitor
Safety belts
Airbag system
Steering system
Emissions
Parking brake
Brake system
In Canadian models
Parking brake
Brake system
Antilock Brake System ABS
Antilock Brake System ABS in Cana‐
dian models
At least one Check Control message
is displayed or is stored (symbol in
display)
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.
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Supplementary text messages
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
displayed on the Control Display automatically.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated
owner's manual.
▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.
▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.
▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3. "Check Control"
4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 260.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
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▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 276.
Odometer and trip odometer
▷Odometer, arrow 1.
▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles
Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.
▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 83.
Date
The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 84.
Range
After the reserve range is
reached:
▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.
▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles/
50 km, or operation of the engine is not ensured
and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"
2."Info display"
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3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Current fuel consumption
Instrument cluster
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1."Settings"
2."Info display"
3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery
The energy of motion of the ve‐
hicle is converted to electrical en‐
ergy while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be low‐
ered.
Service requirements
The concept
The driving distance or the time to the next serv‐
ice is displayed briefly after the ignition is
switched on.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
Display
Instrument cluster
Display in the instrument cluster.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features
Display in the instrument cluster
with expanded scope.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
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Symbols
Symbols Description
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a le‐
gally mandated inspection is
approaching.
The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
4."§ Vehicle inspection"
5."Date:"
6.Create the settings.
7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the maintenance status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3.Open "Options".
4."Last Service Request"
Service history
Perform maintenance work at the service center
and have them recorded in the vehicle data. The
entries are like a service booklet of the docu‐
mentation of regular maintenance.
The entered maintenance work can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. Function is avail‐
able as soon as a maintenance operation has
been entered in the vehicle data.
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
4. "Service history"
Performed maintenance operations are dis‐
played.
5.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
Symbols Description
Green: maintenance was performed
on schedule.
Yellow: maintenance was per‐
formed late.
Maintenance was not performed.
Gear shift indicator
The concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient
gear in the current driving situation.
Displays
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Symbols Description
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.
Shift into neutral.
Speed limit detection with No
Passing Information
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently
detected speed limit. The camera at the base of
the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs
at the edge of the road as well as variable dis‐
plays of sign gantries. Traffic signs with extra
symbols, e. g. during wet road conditions, are
also detected and compared with vehicle inte‐
rior data, e. g. the rain sensor and are displayed
depending on the situation. The system consid‐
ers the information stored in the navigation sys‐
tem and also displays speed limits present on
routes without signs.
No Passing Information
No Passing Information displays in the instru‐
ment cluster the beginnings and ends of no
passing zones detected by the camera. The sys‐
tem accounts for only the beginnings and ends
of No Passing zones marked by signs.
No display is shown:
▷In countries where No Passing zones are
primarily identified with road markings.
▷On routes without signage.
▷Where there are railroad crossings, highway
markings or other situations where no sig‐
nage is present, but passing would not be
permitted.
Switching on/off
1."Settings"
2."Info display"
3."Speed limit information"
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can be
displayed on the info display in the instrument
cluster via the onboard computer. No Passing
Information is displayed together with activated
speed limit information.
Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Speed limit detection
▷Current speed limit.
▷No speed limit - for the Ger‐
man autobahn.
▷Speed limit detection is not
available.
Speed limit detection can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
No Passing Information
▷Start of No Passing zone.
▷End of No Passing zone.
▷No Passing Information not
available.
No Passing Information can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
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System limits
Personal judgment
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
The system assists the driver and does not re‐
place the human eye.◀
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following
situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷When signs are concealed by objects.
▷When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷When driving toward bright lights.
▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.
▷In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
▷If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
▷In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
▷When roads differ from the navigation, e.g.
due to changes in the road network.
▷When passing buses or trucks with a speed
sticker.
▷If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
▷During the calibration process of the camera
immediately after vehicle shipment.
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the mir‐
ror.
Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in
front of the interior rear view mirror.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept
The following can be displayed or operated us‐
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
steering wheel and the display in the instrument
cluster:
▷Current audio source.
▷Programs of the Driving Experience Switch.
▷Redial on telephone.
▷Activation of the voice activation system.
Display
Instrument cluster
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