2012 BMW M3 sat nav

Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to
consult the index, refer to page298.
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Dashboard
18 iDrive
25 Voice activation system
Controls
30Opening and closing
47 Adjustments
57 Transporting children safely
61 Driving
82 Controls overview
96 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
110 Lamps
116 Climate
122 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
138Things to remember when driving
Navigation
148Navigation system
150 Destination entry
159 Destination guidance
167 What to do if …
Entertainment
170On/off and tone
173 Radio
176 Satellite radio
181 CD/DVD player and CD changer
188 Music collection
194 External devices
Communications
204Telephone
217 Office
226 Contacts
228 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
236Refueling
239 Wheels and tires
259 Engine compartment
264 Maintenance
266 Care
270 Replacing components
276 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
284Technical data
290 Short commands for the voice activation
system
298 Everything from A to Z
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At a glanceiDrive
Status box symbols
The symbols are divided into separate groups.
Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols Other
With the Professional
navigation system:
Split screen
General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer,
can be displayed on the right side of the Split
screen.
This information remains visible on the Split
screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the Split screen on and off
1.
Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting 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.
SymbolMeaning
Traffic bulletins switched on
HD radio switched on
Satellite radio switched on
SymbolMeaning
Incoming or outgoing call
Missed call
Reception strength of mobile
phone network symbol flashing:
network search
No mobile phone network available
Bluetooth switched on
Roaming active
Receiving text message, email
Checking SIM card
SIM card blocked
SIM card missing
Entering PIN
SymbolMeaning
CD/DVD player
Music collection
Gracenote® database
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Mobile phone audio interface
SymbolMeaning
Voice instructions are switched off
Querying current vehicle position
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NavigationNavigation system
Navigation system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre-
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of satel-
lites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide
you to every entered destination.
Enter data only with the vehicle station-
ary, and always give priority to the appli-
cable traffic regulations in the event of any con-
tradiction between traffi c and road conditions
and the instructions issu ed by the navigation
system. Failure to take to this precaution can
place you in violation of the law and put vehicle
occupants and other road users in danger. <
Accessing navigation system
1. Press the button.
2. "Navigation"
The navigation syst em can also be
accessed directly with the button on the
controller.
Navigation data
General information
Navigation data and au thorization codes are
available from your BMW center. Navigation
data are stored in the vehicle and can be
updated. >
Depending on the data volume, a data
update may take several hours.
> Update data while dr iving to reduce the
drain on the battery.
> Only the main functions of the navigation
system are available during updating.
The update is resumed automatically when a
trip is continued after an interruption.
> You can inquire as to the status of the
update.
> The data are stored in the vehicle.
> After the update, the system restarts.
> The medium that holds the navigation data
can be removed after the update is com-
pleted.
Information about navigation data
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version":
Information about the data version is dis-
played.
Updating the navigation data
Inserting navigation DVD
1.Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labe led side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis-
play.
3. Enter the authorization code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
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Destination guidance
Navigation
Changing scale
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
Automatic scaling of the map
In the map view facing north, turn the controller
in any direction until AU TO is displayed as the
map scale.
The map shows the entire range from your loca-
tion to the destination.
Settings for the map view
The map is shown on the Control Display.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Settings"
Set the optimized map view.
> "Day/night mode"
Select and adjust depe nding on light condi-
tions.
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active:
Settings are not taken into account.
> "Satellite images"
Depending on the ava ilability and resolu-
tion, satellite images ar e displayed in scales
of approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.
> "Perspective view in 3D"
Displays a three-dimensional view. Promi-
nent areas that are contained in the naviga-
tion data are displayed on the map in 3D.
> "Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins. Symbols for the special destina-
tions are no longer displayed.
Map view for the Split screen display
The map view for the Split screen can be
selected separately fr om the main screen.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the Split screen content is selected. 4.
Select "Split screen content" or scale.
5. Select the map view:
>"Arrow display"
> "Map facing north"
> "Map direction of travel"
> "Map view with perspective"
> "Position"
> "Exit ramp view"
> "Traffic conditions/gray map"
6. To change the scale: switch to the Split
screen and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins
Overview
>You can display the tr affic bulletins from
radio stations that broadcast the TMC
(Traffic Message Channel) of a traffic infor-
mation service. Bulletins about traffic
obstructions and hazards are continuously
updated.
> Traffic bulletins are in dicated by symbols on
the map.
> Traffic bulletins for th e surrounding area are
stored in a list.
The symbol in the toolbar of the map view
turns red if a traffic bulle tin relates to the calcu-
lated route.
Real Time Traffic Information End-User
Provisions
Certain BMW models equi pped with navigation
have the capability to display real-time traffic
information. If your sy stem has this capability
the following additional terms and conditions
apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right to
use the Traffic Data in the event that the End-
User is in material breach of the terms and con-
ditions contained herein.
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EntertainmentSatellite radio
Satellite radio
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The channels are offered in fixed packages.
Packages must be activated by telephone.
Navigation bar
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons, refer to page 23.
Managing subscription
Clear reception is required for activating and
deactivating channels. Re ception is best when
you have an unobstructed view to the sky. The
channel name is displa yed in the status line.
Activating channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate-
gory.
5. Select desired channel.
The telephone number and electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
6. Dial the telephone nu mber to have the
channels activated.
This telephone number can also be used to
deactivate the channels.
SymbolFunction
Changing list view
Selecting category
Entering channel directly
Time shift
Accessing favorites, selecting the My Favorites category
Managing favorites
Traffic Jump
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EntertainmentSatellite radio
Changing list view
The list view changes each time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information about the channel is displayed.
Selecting category
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the desired category.
Time shift
Approximately one hour of the channel cur-
rently being listened to is temporarily stored in a
cache memory. Prerequisite: the signal must be
available.
The stored audio track can be played back at a
different time from the live broadcast. If the
cache memory is full, th en the older tracks are
recorded over. The cache memory is deleted if
a new channel is selected.
Accessing Time shift
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Replay - Time shift" >
The red arrow indicates the current play-
back position.
> The time difference from the live broadcast
is displayed next to the cache memory bar.
> For live transmissions: "live".
Time shift menu
Automatic time shift
When the function is ac tivated, audio playback
is stopped automatica lly in the event of:
> Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
> Activation of the voice activation system.
> Muting.
The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
Activating
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Replay - Time shift"
4. "Automatic time shift"
SymbolFunction
Channel name
Artist
Track
SymbolFunction
Go to live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
Automatic time sh ift deactivated/
activated
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