2011 BMW X3 Owner's Manual

Contacts*General information
Contacts can be created and edited and the ad‐
dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐
igation.
New contact1."Contacts"2."New contact"3.The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"4.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.5.Enter the text, refer to page 24.6.If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system: Enter the address. Only addresses
contained in the navigation data in the vehi‐
cle can be entered. This ensures that desti‐
nation guidance is possible for all ad‐
dresses.7.If necessary, "Store".8."Store contact in vehicle"Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.1."Home"2.Create a contact.3."Store contact in vehicle"
My contacts
General information
List of all contacts.
Displaying contacts
1."Contacts"2."My contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐
pending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
search is offered, refer to page 24.
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts:
SymbolStorage locationNo symbolIn the vehicle; the address has not
been checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address has
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Editing a contact1.Select the desired contact.2."Edit contact"3.Change the entries.4.Move the controller to the left.5."Yes"
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination*
1.Select the desired contact.2.Select the address.3."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Checking the address as a destination *
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.
1.Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.2.Open "Options".3."Check as destination"4.Correct and store the address if necessary.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1."My contacts"2.Highlight the contact.3.Open "Options".4."Display: last, first name" or "Display: first,
last name"Exporting/importing contacts
Contacts can be exported and imported via the
Personal Profile, refer to page 33.
Deleting contacts1."My contacts"2.Highlight the contact.3.Open "Options".4."Delete contact"or "Delete all contacts".Seite 194194
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BMW AssistBMW Assist*
General information
BMW Assist provides you with certain services,
e.g., transmission of the position data of your
vehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center if
an Emergency Request* has been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi‐
vidually agreed upon contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW Assist
system will be deactivated by the BMW Assist
Response Center without your having to visit a
service center. After the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, no BMW Assist services
will be available. The BMW Assist system can be
reactivated by a service center after you sign a
new contract.
Requirements▷The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in to a wireless communications network.
This network must be capable of transmit‐
ting the services.▷To transmit position data, the vehicle must
be able to determine the current position.▷The BMW Assist service contract was
signed with your service center or with the
BMW Assist Response Center. Enabling
must have been completed.▷BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
▷Emergency Request: when you press the
SOS button, a connection to the BMW As‐
sist Response Center is established. The
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks
with you and takes further steps to help you.▷Automatic Collision Notification: under cer‐
tain conditions, a connection is established
to the BMW Assist Response Center after a
serious accident. If possible, the BMW As‐sist Response Center then speaks with you
and takes further steps to help you.▷Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW
Roadside Assistance* can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down. If possible, the vehicle and position
data are transmitted in the process.▷Customer Relations: connection with Cus‐
tomer Relations for information on all as‐
pects of your vehicle.▷TeleService: data on your vehicle's service
status or required inspections are transmit‐
ted to your service center, either automati‐
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.▷Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐
sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐
ample, the remote control is not available
and the vehicle needs to be opened.▷Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report
that your vehicle was stolen to the police, the
BMW Assist Response Center can deter‐
mine its position.▷In addition to these services, the optional
Convenience Plan offers the Concierge
service and information for route planning,
traffic, and weather. A limited number of
calls can be made via the BMW Assist Re‐
sponse Center with Critical Calling if, for ex‐
ample, the mobile phone is not available or
discharged.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
BMW TeleService*
General information
TeleService supports communication with your
service center.
▷Data on the vehicle's service requirements
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in advance. This shortens the duration of the
service appointment.▷In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐
hicle's condition can be sent directly to
Roadside Assistance.▷The service varies by country.▷Connection costs may ensue.▷Services may be restricted abroad.
Requirements
▷BMW Assist is activated.▷Wireless reception is available.▷The engine is running.
Using BMW TeleService*
BMW TeleService are typically activated in the
vehicle.
Even if the BMW TeleService are not active, a
voice contact to Roadside Assistance is still
possible.
To continue using or to deactivate the services,
please contact your service partner or the BMW
customer hotline.
Concierge service*
General information
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐
mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels
can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐
cierge service. The Concierge service is part of
the optional BMW Convenience Plan.
Starting the Concierge service
1."BMW Assist"2."Concierge"3."Start service"
A voice connection is established with the BMW
Assist Concierge service. Phone numbers and
addresses can be transmitted to the vehicle.
Roadside Assistance
At a glance
BMW Roadside Assistance* can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down.
Starting Roadside Assistance
Vehicles not equipped with BMW
Assist or BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"2."Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is dis‐
played. If the mobile phone* is paired, a con‐
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Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or
BMW TeleService1."BMW Assist"2."Roadside Assistance"3."Start service"
TeleService Diagnosis*
TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that are
important for vehicle diagnosis. These data are
transmitted automatically.
After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐
nection to Roadside Assistance is re-estab‐
lished.
TeleService Help*
TeleService Help enables an in-depth diagnosis
of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via wire‐
less transmission.
TeleService Help can be started after a prompt
by Roadside Assistance and the termination of
the voice connection.
Starting TeleService Help
1.Park the vehicle in a safe place.2.Set the parking brake.3.The engine is running.4."TeleService Help"
After completion of TeleService Help, a voice
connection is established to Roadside Assis‐
tance.
BMW Search*
At a glance
A business search can be opened via BMW
Search.
License conditions
This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐
ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007
ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
NetFront is a trademark or registered trademark
of ACCESS CO., LTD., in Japan and other coun‐
tries.
This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
Requirements▷Subscription to the optional Convenience
Plan.▷The date setting, refer to page 72, on the
Control Display is current.▷The vehicle is located within wireless net‐
work coverage.
Starting BMW Search
1."BMW Assist"2."BMW Search"3.If necessary, "OK".
The BMW Search home page is displayed.
Operating BMW Search
To start a search:
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Opening the start page1.Open "Options".2."Display start page"
Loading a new page
1.Open "Options".2."Reload"
Cancel
1.Open "Options".2."Cancel loading"
Internet*
General information
For your own safety, the Internet is only dis‐
played to approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in some
market-specific versions only with the vehicle
stationary.
Opening the Internet
1."BMW Assist"2."Internet"3.If necessary, "OK".The start page is displayed. The Internet pages
may not have exactly the same appearance as
on a PC. Flash and Java applications may display
incorrectly.
License conditions
This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐
ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007
ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
NetFront is a trademark or registered trademark
of ACCESS CO., LTD., in Japan and other coun‐
tries.
This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
Using the Internet
Menu bar
A menu bar is displayed for operation. To acti‐
vate the menu bar, move the controller to the left
until the cursor is located in the menu bar.SymbolFunction Activate the mouse pointer. Open the start page. Update, reload. Cancel. Back. Enter the URL. Bookmarks/favorites. Zoom. Leave the browser.
Navigating with the mouse pointer
1. Select the symbol.2.Use the mouse pointer to navigate the page.▷To move the mouse pointer: move the
controller in the required direction.▷To move the mouse pointer diagonally:
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▷To select an element: move the mouse
pointer onto the element and press the
controller.▷To scroll: turn the controller.
Status display
A symbol at the top left of the screen shows the
following statuses:
SymbolMeaning No connection possible. Data transfer/connection. Secure connection.
Entering an Internet address
1. Select the symbol.2.Enter the address and select "OK".
Move the controller up to change between
upper and lower case letters.
Bookmarks/favorites
Adding a bookmark
The page currently being displayed is stored as
a bookmark.
1. Select the symbol.2."Add to bookmarks"
Selecting a bookmark
1. Select the symbol.2.Select the desired bookmark.
Deleting a bookmark
1. Select the symbol.2.Highlight the bookmark that is to be deleted.3.Open "Options".4."Delete bookmark" or "Delete all
bookmarks"
Defining a bookmark as the start page
1. Select the symbol.2.Highlight the desired bookmark.3.Open "Options".4."Set as home URL"
Disconnecting the connection
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Adjusting
Suppressing cookies1.Open "Options".2."Suppress cookies"
Suppressing pop-ups
1.Open "Options".2."Suppress pop-ups"
Suppressing safety warnings
1.Open "Options".2."Block HTTPS pop-ups"
Customer Relations
At a glance
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling Customer Relations
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist
or TeleService
1."BMW Assist"2."Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis‐
played. If the mobile phone* is paired, a con‐
nection is established to Customer Relations.
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1."BMW Assist"2."Customer Relations"3."Start service"
Service Request*
At a glance
Sends information to your service partner to re‐
quest the arrangement of a service appoint‐
ment. The TeleService data is transmitted dur‐
ing a Service Request. If possible, your service
partner will establish contact with you.
Starting a Service Request
1."BMW Assist"2."Service Request"3."Start service"
Automatic Service Request*
The TeleService data necessary for servicing
the vehicle are automatically sent to your service
partner prior to the service deadline. If possible,
the service partner will contact you and a service
appointment can be arranged.
To check when your service partner was noti‐
fied:
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