2011 BMW 3 SERIES navigation system

Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 314.
6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit
16iDrive
23Voice activation system
26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing
45Adjusting
55Transporting children safely
59Driving
70Displays
86Lamps
91Safety
104Driving stability control systems
109Driving comfort
134Climate control
141Interior equipment
148Storage compartments
Driving tips
156Things to remember when driving
159Loading
162Saving fuel
Navigation
168Navigation system
Entertainment
188Tone
190Radio
198CD/multimedia
Communication
220Business mobile phone preparation
package
228Professional mobile phone preparation
package
238Office
247Contacts
250ConnectedDrive
Mobility
260Refueling
262Fuel
263Wheels and tires
272Engine compartment
274Engine oil
276Coolant
277Maintenance
279Replacing components
290Breakdown assistance
296Care
Reference
302Technical data
306Short commands of the voice activation
system
314Everything from A to Z
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490

iDrive
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
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude
of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐
ated from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐
pants and to other road users, never attempt to
use the controls or enter information unless traf‐
fic and road conditions allow this.◀
Controls at a glance
Controls
1Control Display
2Controller with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings.
Control Display
Notes
▷To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions.
▷Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switching off
1. Press the button.
2."Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.
Controller with navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
1.Turn.
Seite 16
At a glanceiDrive
16Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490

2.Press.
3.Move in four directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the button Function
MENUOpen the main menu.
RADIOOpens the Radio menu.
MEDIAOpens the CD/Multimedia
menu.
NAVOpens the Navigation
menu.
TELOpens the Telephone
menu.
BACKDisplays the previous
panel.
OPTION Opens the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
1.Turn.
2.Press.
3.Move in two directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the button Function
MENUOpen the main menu.
AudioOpen audio menu last lis‐
tened to, switch between
audio menus.
TELOpens the Telephone
menu.
Seite 17
iDriveAt a glance
17Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490

Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the onboard computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press the button.
2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.
2."Split screen"
3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Without navigation system and
telephone
On the buttons, only radio stations, refer to
page 197, can be stored.
Saving a function
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge
of the screen.
▷To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.
▷To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Seite 21
iDriveAt a glance
21Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490

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.
Seite 22
At a glanceiDrive
22Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490

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.
Seite 33
Opening and closingControls
33Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490

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.
Seite 73
DisplaysControls
73Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490

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.
Seite 79
DisplaysControls
79Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490