2011 BMW 3 SERIES warning light

Top View
The concept
Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐
ing. The area around the doors and the road area
around the vehicle are shown on the Control
Display for this purpose.
Capturing the image
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the ex‐
terior mirrors are detected early.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐
tions:
▷With a door open.
▷With the trunk lid open.
▷With an exterior mirror folded in.
▷In poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the cameras.◀
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.
▷Off: the LED goes out.
If Top View is displayed, switch on the backup
camera via the iDrive, refer to page 127.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐
tivated.
If the backup camera image was selected last, it
again appears on the display. To switch to Top
View:
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
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▷Certain sitting positions.
▷Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
▷Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
▷Wet roads.
▷Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Switching on/off
1."Settings"
2."Head-up display"
3."Head-up display"
Switch the Head-up Display ON/OFF as re‐
quired.
Display
1Lane departure warning
2Active Cruise Control
3Desired speed
4Navigation system
5Speed
The collision warning, Night Vision pedestrian
warning, or Check Control messages are dis‐
played briefly if needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1."Settings"
2."Head-up display"
3."Displayed information"
4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
1."Settings"
2."Head-up display"
3."Brightness"
4.Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting,
refer to page 89.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adjusting the height
1."Settings"
2."Head-up display"
3."Height"
4.Turn the controller.
The height is adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Setting the rotation
1."Settings"
2."Head-up display"
3."Rotation"
4.Turn the controller.
Rotation is set.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.
▷The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐
ous engine misfiring within a brief period can
seriously damage emission control compo‐
nents, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened,
the display should go out in a short time.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐
eration, faults and user settings. These data are
stored in the remote control and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐
hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way
provide valuable information for service proc‐
esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐
ing vehicle functions further.
In addition, if you signed a service contract for
BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent
directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired
services.
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Breakdown assistance
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Emergency Request
Requirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.
▷BMW Assist is activated.
▷The radio ready state is switched on.
▷The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.
▷The Assist system is functional.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency Re‐
quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.◀
Service contract
▷After your contract with BMW Assist has ex‐
pired, the BMW Assist system can be deac‐
tivated by the service center without you
having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.
▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.
2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.
▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐
tablished.
After the Emergency Request arrives at the
BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 104
ACC, Active Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 109
Activated-charcoal filter 139
Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion 101
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go, ACC 109
Active Protection 102
Adaptive brake lights, refer to
Brake force display 102
Adaptive light control 88
Additional telephone 228
Additives, oil 275
Adjustments, seats/head re‐
straints 45
After washing vehicle 297
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning
light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated-air mode 135, 138
Air distribution,
manual 135, 138
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 135, 137
Air flow, air conditioner 135
Air pressure, tires 263
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 139
Air volume, automatic climate
control 138
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 270
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 275
AM/FM station 190
Announcement, navigation,
refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 178
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 104
Anti-slip control, refer to
DSC 104
Applications 255
Appointments 243
Approved engine oils 275
Apps 255
Apps, video playback 213
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 145
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐
tance 291
Assistance when driving
off 108
Assist, BMW 250
Assist system information, on
Control Display 85
Audio playback 199
Audio playback, Blue‐
tooth 213
AUTO intensity 137
Automatic car wash 296
Automatic climate con‐
trol 134
Automatic climate control with
enhanced features 136
Automatic Cruise Control with
Stop & Go 109
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 87
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air
control 138
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 137
AUTO program, climate con‐
trol 135
AUTO program, intensity 137
Auto Start/Stop function 61
AUX-IN port 210
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 304
B
Backrest curvature, refer to
Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 123
Balance 188
Band-Aids, refer to First aid
kit 291
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐
ing 294
Bass 188
Battery replacement, vehicle
battery 287
Battery replacement, vehicle
remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 287
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐
pholder 150
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Blinds, sun protection 43
Bluetooth audio 213
Bluetooth connection, activat‐
ing/deactivating 222, 229
BMW Assist 250
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem 277
BMW Search 252
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 150
Brake assistant 104
Brake discs, breaking in 156
Brake force display 102
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐
play 102
Brake lights, adaptive 102
Brake pads, breaking in 156
Braking, notes 157
Breakdown assis‐
tance 290, 291
Breaking in 156
Brightness of Control Dis‐
play 85
Bulb replacement 279
Bulb replacement, front 280
Bulb replacement, halogen
headlamps 280
Bulb replacement, rear 285
Bulb replacement, xenon
headlamps 283
Bulbs and lamps 279
Button, RES 111
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to starting
aid 291
C
Calendar 243
California Proposition 65
Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 125
Camera, care 299
Camera, Side View 128
Camera, Top View 127
Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 150
Car battery 287
Car care products 297
Care, displays 299
Care, vehicle 297
Cargo 159
Cargo area, enlarging 146
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 151
Cargo straps, securing
cargo 160
Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 30
Carpet, care 298
Car wash 296
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 156
CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 277
CD/DVD 198
CDs, storing 205
Cell phone 220, 228
Center armrest 149
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control
Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing parts 279
Changing wheels 287
Changing wheels/tires 269
Check Control 73
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting
safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tem 55
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 55
Child safety locks 58
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 298
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning, displays 299
Climate control 134, 136
Clock 76
Closing/opening from in‐
side 37
Closing/opening via door
lock 36
Closing/opening with remote
control 34
Clothes hooks 151
Collision warning 115, 117
Combination switch, refer to
Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to
Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 107
Compartments in the
doors 149
Compass 143
Computer 81
Concierge service 251
Condensation on win‐
dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐
cle 158
Condition Based Service
CBS 277
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 239, 0
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 83
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐
bility 104
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 276
Coolant temperature 76
Cooling function 135, 137
Cooling, maximum 137
Cooling system 276
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I
Ice warning, refer to External
temperature warning 76
Icy roads, refer to External
temperature warning 76
Identification marks, tires 267
Identification number, refer to
Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 272
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control 30
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Indication of a flat tire 95, 98
Individual air distribu‐
tion 135, 138
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 263
Inflation pressure warning
FTM, tires 97
Info display, refer to Com‐
puter 81
Information on the navigation
data 183
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 98
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor TPM 95
Instrument cluster 70
Instrument cluster, electronic
displays 72
Instrument lighting 89
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote
control 141
Intensity, AUTO program 137
Interactive map 173
Interior equipment 141
Interior lamps 90
Interior lamps via remote con‐
trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror 53
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐
matic dimming feature 53
Interior rearview mirror, com‐
pass 143
Intermediate destinations 175
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐
gation 169
Interval display, service re‐
quirements 77
iPod/iPhone 210
J
Jacking points for the vehicle
jack 287
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 287
Joystick, automatic transmis‐
sion 67
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 38
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐
mission 67
Knee airbag 91
L
Lamp replacement 279
Lamp replacement, front 280
Lamp replacement, rear 285
Lamps 86
Lamps and bulbs 279
Lane departure warning 99
Lane margin, warning 99
Language on Control Dis‐
play 84
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 160
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 56
Leather, care 297
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 280
Length, vehicle 303
Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 22
Light-alloy wheels, care 298
Light control 88
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 280
Lighter 145
Lighting 86
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 86
Load 159
Loading 159
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐
side 37
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Lock, power window 42
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 58
Low beams 86
Low beams, automatic, refer to
High-beam Assistant 88
Lower back support 47
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 160
Lumbar support 47
M
Maintenance 277
Maintenance require‐
ments 277
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 77
Maintenance system,
BMW 277
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