2011 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE mirror controls

Everything from A to Z
264 Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing38
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure38
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system134
Grills106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights249
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control91
HD Radio158
Head airbags98
Headlamp control,
automatic101
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints45
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate106Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo130
Height, refer to
Dimensions247
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant103
High beams103
– headlamp flasher103
– indicator lamp13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant103
High-pressure
washer229,230
High water, refer to Driving
through water128
Highways, refer to Route
criteria144
Hill Descent Control HDC91
Hills128
Holders for cups116
Homepage BMW4
Hood222
Hooks for shopping bags120
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately
31
Hot exhaust system127
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control89
Hydroplaning127
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio158
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning75
Identification marks
– run-flat tires220
– tire coding218iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– changing date and time83
– changing language87
– changing settings87
– changing units of measure
and display format80
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM95
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure208
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM94
Initializing
– after power failure237
– compass, refer to
Calibrating114
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM93
– glass roof38
– radio, refer to Station,
storing157
– refer to Setting the time and
date83
Installation location
– telephone115

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control111
Interactive map141
Interior lamps105
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass113
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the
wipers65
Intersection, entering,
navigation136
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port177
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface178
J
Jacking points236
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting239
Jump-starting239
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
Profile26Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control101
– parking lamps/low
beams101
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs233
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts49
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo130
Last destinations138
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care231
LED Light-emitting
diodes233
Length, refer to
Dimensions247
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb235
Light
– high-beam assistant103
Light-alloy wheels231
Light-emitting diodes
LED233
Lighter117
– connecting electrical
appliances118
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs233
– vehicle, refer to Lamps101
Light switch101
Limit, refer to Speed limit86
Load129
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking31Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal29
– from inside31
– 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 assistant103
Low-beam headlamps101
– automatic101
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack131
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires221
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system227
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control84
Manual car wash230
Manually unlocking parking
lock63
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
– parking lock63
– parking lock, automatic
transmission59

Everything from A to Z
266 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale147
– entering destination140
Map view146
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with winter tires221
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions247
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages191
Messages from the concierge
service191
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System227
– for automatic climate
control109
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System227
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash50Mobile phone
– adjusting volume187
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing184
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– operation via iDrive187
– pairing184
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest115
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone184
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
Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port
177
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface178
Multi-channel playback155
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, managing175
Music collection172
– backup176
– deleting176
– random sequence175
– restoring176
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port177Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface178
Music search173
My Info191
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination137
– storing current position137
– voice activation141
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off146
Navigation data134
Navigation system134
– address book137
– bypassing a route
section145
– continuing destination
guidance144
– destination entry135
– dynamic destination
guidance145
– entering a destination by
voice141
– entering a destination
manually135
– frequently asked
questions151
– gas station
recommendations146
– planning a trip142
– route list145
– selecting destination via
map140
– selecting route criteria144
– special destinations139
– starting destination
guidance144
– terminating destination
guidance144
– traffic bulletins148
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment146

Reference 267
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments116
Neutral61
New tires220
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS227
North-facing map146
Nozzles106
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data246
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope242
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis228
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Odometer75
Oil, refer to Engine oil223
Oil consumption223
Oil level223
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal237
Onboard vehicle tool kit233
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation144
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation109
Output, refer to Engine
data246
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control108Outside temperature
display75
– changing unit of measure80
– in computer80
Outside temperature
warning75
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature76
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control154
P
Paintwork care230
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control88
Park Distance Control PDC88
Parked car ventilation110
– preselecting switch-on
times110
– switching on and off
directly110
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC88
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps101
– replacing bulbs234
Parking lamps/low beams101
Passenger side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting102
Personal Profile26
Phone book187
Phone numbers
– dialing188
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music173
Polish232
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control109Power failure237
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM94
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch239
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92
R
Radio
– controls154
– HD Radio158
– satellite radio160
– selecting waveband157
– storing stations157
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices180
– music collection175
Reading lamps105
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps235

Reference 269
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Satellite radio160
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel160
– favorites162
– selecting channel161
– storing channel161
– timeshift162
– Traffic Jump163
Saving fuel126
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting241
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio160
Seat adjustment
– electric44
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seat heating47
Seats43
– adjusting electrically44
– adjusting the seats43
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo121,122
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour150
Selecting distance for active
cruise control70
Selecting new scale for
navigation147
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock58Selector lever positions60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance238
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance238
Service data in the remote
control227
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS227
Service Request201
Service requirements80
Service status
202
Settings
– changing on the Control
Display87
– clock, 12h/24h format83
– DVD168
– language87
Settings and information79
Settings for the map view147
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times110
Shifting62
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission57
Shift into a drive position, refer
to selector lever
positions60
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel62
Short commands for the voice
activation system251
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route144Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer166
– CD player166
Side airbags98
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag120
Ski bag for Convertible, refer
to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag121
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray117
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing195
– use184
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment115
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD228
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances118
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request
238
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control154
Sound output for
entertainment on/off154
Spare fuses237
Special destinations139
Special destinations,
displaying140
Speed
– Run-flat tires93
– with winter tires221

Reference 271
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Temperature display
– outside temperature75
– outside temperature
warning75
– setting the units80
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo130
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp235
Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag121
Through-loading system118
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times110
Tire inflation pressure208
– loss93,94
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor92
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
– resetting the system95
– system limitations94
– warning lamp95
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor93
Tire Quality Grading218Tires
– age218,220
– air loss95
– breaking in126
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels236
– condition219
– damage219
– inflation pressure208
– labels218
– minimum tread depth219
– new wheels and tires220
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor92
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
– puncture93
– replacing220
– size218
– storage221
– tread depth219
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth219
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires220
– winter tires221
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins148
Tone
– control154
– middle setting156
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit233
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop38
Top 50 of music
collection174
Torque, refer to Engine
data246
Tow bar242
Tow fitting241
– screw thread241Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away241
Towing241
– car with automatic
transmission241
– methods242
– with 7-gear Sports
automatic transmission with
double clutch242
Towing and tow-starting241
Town/city, for navigation135
Tow rope242
Tow-starting241,243
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Track
– selecting on CD165
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Traffic bulletins
– categories149
Traffic bulletins, filtering149
Traffic bulletins for
navigation148
– display in map view149
– during destination
guidance150
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins148
Transmission
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– idle position61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– manual transmission57
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic59
– reverse gear61