2011 BMW 3 SERIES language

Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.
2."OK"
Entering letters and numbers
General information
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.
2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3."OK": confirm the entry.
Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete the letter
or number.
Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
Enter a blank space.
Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers:
Symbol Function
Enter the letters.
Enter the numbers.
or Move the controller up.
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered and
letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.
▷Only those letters are offered during the en‐
try for which data is available.
▷Destination search: town/city names can be
entered using the spelling of language avail‐
able on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
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.
The concept
▷Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated by spoken
commands via the voice activation system.
The system prompts you to make your en‐
tries.
▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐
ing the voice activation system.
▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐
tem.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identified.
Set the language, refer to page 84.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2.Wait for the signal.
3.Say the command.
The command is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate the
function in this case via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on which
menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
There are short commands for functions of the
main menu.
Some list entries, e.g. Phone book entries, can
also be selected via the voice activation system.
Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis‐
played in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the available commands read out
loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed,
the commands for the settings are read out loud.
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, nearly ir‐
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respective of which menu item is currently se‐
lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 306.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:
▷›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are announced.
▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the voice
activation system is announced.
Example: playing back a CD
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3.›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.
4. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
5.›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐
nouncements from the system are issued in an
abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3."Speech mode:"
4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐
tion until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐
ephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 290, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷When selecting a radio station, use the com‐
mon pronunciation of the station name:
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Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individual
settings without affecting the three Personal
Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.
1."Settings"
2."Profiles"
3.The current profile is selected.
4.Open "Guest".
5.Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1."Settings"
2."Profiles"
3."Options" Open.
4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Active Cruise Control: collision warning.
▷Exterior mirror position.
▷CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.
▷Driving Experience Switch: sport program
▷Driver's seat position: automatically re‐
trieved after unlocking.
▷Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.
▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐
sition and rotation of the display.
▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.
▷Tone: tone settings.
▷Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐
mate control with enhanced features: set‐
tings.
▷Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.
▷Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.
▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.
▷Backup camera: selection of functions and
type of display.
▷Side View: selection of the display type.
▷Language on the Control Display.
▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off.
▷Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/
off.
▷Triple turn signal activation.
▷Daytime running lights: current setting.
▷Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.
▷Trunk lid.
▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.
▷Via the door handles of the driver's and front
passenger doors.
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3."Time:"
4.Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
5.Press the controller.
6.Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
7.Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1."Settings"
2."Time/Date"
3."Format:"
4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Date
Setting the date
1."Settings"
2."Time/Date"
3."Date:"
4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
5.Press the controller.
6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1."Settings"
2."Time/Date"
3."Format:"
4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3."Language:"
4.Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐
tance and temperature:
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3.Select the desired menu item.
4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"
2."Control display"
3."Brightness"
4.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
5.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
Assist system information
Display on the Control Display
Information on the Assist system can be dis‐
played by activating Assist on the Control Dis‐
play.
1."Settings"
2."Control display"
3."Driver assistance info"
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ror has been programmed. The system can
then be controlled by the button on the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the step. Several more attempts at different
distances may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the
interior rearview mirror button and repeat‐
edly press and release the hand-held trans‐
mitter button for 2 seconds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the
integrated universal remote control, ensure that
there are no people, animals, or objects within
the range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down the
button within receiving range of the system until
the function is activated. The interior rearview
mirror LED stays lit while the wireless signal is
being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
At a glance
1Control button
2Mirror display
Mirror display
The point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the control button with a pointed object, such as
the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object. The
following setting options are displayed in suc‐
cession, depending on how long the control but‐
ton is pressed:
▷Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.
▷3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.
▷6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.
▷9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
setting.
▷12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐
cle so that the compass operates correctly; refer
to World map with compass zones.
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World map with compass zones
Procedure
1.Press and hold the control button for approx.
3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set com‐
pass zone appears in the mirror.
2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone corresponding
to your location appears in the mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong point of the compass is dis‐
played.
▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.
▷Not all points of the compass are displayed.
Procedure
1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the ve‐
hicle and that there is sufficient room to drive
around in a circle.
2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.
3.Press and hold the control button for approx.
6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears on the
display. Next, drive in a complete circle at
least once at a speed of no more than 4 mph/
7 km/h. If calibration is successful, the "C" is
replaced by the points of the compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx. 12
to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control button
again to switch between English "E" and Ger‐
man "O".
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