2013 BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Contents

THE BMW 3 SERIES.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Owner's Manual
for VehicleThe Ultimate
Driving Machine
Contents
A - Z

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Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to
consult the index, refer to page290.
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
12Dashboard
20 iDrive
27 Voice activation system
Controls
32Opening and closing
48 Adjustments
58 Transporting children safely
62 Driving
83 Controls overview
96 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
110 Lamps
115 Climate
120 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
136Things to remember when driving
Navigation
144Navigation system
146 Destination entry
155 Destination guidance
163 What to do if …
Entertainment
166On/off and tone
169 Radio
173 Satellite radio
178 CD/DVD player
184 Music collection
189 External devices
Communications
200Telephone
213 Office
222 Contacts
224 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
232Refueling
235 Wheels and tires
255 Engine compartment
260 Maintenance
262 Care
262 Washing the vehicle
266 Replacing components
272 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
280Technical data
283 Short commands for the voice activation
system
290 Everything from A to Z

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Practical interior accessories
Controls
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the
tensioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in the manner
described; otherwise, it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving. <
To store the ski bag, perform the steps
described for loadin g in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be comple tely removed, e.g. for
faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.
1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2. Pull the handle, arrow 1.
3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2.
For more information on the various
inserts available, contact your BMW
center. <
Convertible: through-loading
opening with integrated
transport bag
The transport bag is designed for safe, clean
transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up
to 2 snowboards.
When the rear seat backrest is folded up, you
can remove the insert and use the transport bag
with the regular through-loading opening. To
transport larger objects, you can fold down the
rear seat backrest to create an expanded
through-loading opening.
With the transport bag you can stow skis with a
length of up to 6.2 ft/1.90 m. When skis of 6.2 ft/
1.90 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of
the transport bag is reduced due to its tapered
design.
Loading
1. For loading using the regular through-
loading opening:
Press the button down and remove the
insert from the front.
For loading with the through-loading open-
ing expanded:
Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to
page 128.

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ControlsPractical interior accessories
2.Front cover: press the two recesses
together and fold the cover down until it
engages.
3. In the trunk: press the two recesses
together and fold down the cover.
4. Undo the Velcro fastener and spread out
the transport bag between the front seats.
5. Insert the latch plate of the retaining strap
into the belt buckle under the transport bag.
6. Load the transport bag. The zipper eases
access to the stored items.
Only place clean skis in the transport bag. Wrap
sharp edges to prevent damage.
You can use the snaps to shorten the transport
bag if you do not need its full length.Securing cargo
After loading, secure th e transport bag and its
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the
tensioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the transport bag in the manner
described; otherwise, it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving. <
To store the transport bag, perform the steps
described for loadin g in reverse order.
Removing the front cover
You can remove the fron t cover to use the full
height of the through-loading opening. With the
cover folded down, pull the handle, see arrow,
and remove the cover to ward the front. To
replace, insert the cover at an angle from above
and let it snap it into place.

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CD/DVD player
Entertainment
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases
every time the controller is pressed. To stop,
start playback.
DVD menu
1.
If necessary, turn the controller to open the
Video menu.
2. "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display
depends on the contents of the DVD.
> To select menu items: move and press the
controller.
> To change to the Video menu: turn the
controller and select "Back".
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; also refer to the information on
your DVD.
Language
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Audio/language"
4. Select the desired language.
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
Subtitles
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained
on the DVD.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Subtitles"
4. Select the desired language or "Do not dis-
play subtitles".
Brightness, contrast, color
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Display settings"
4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
5. Turn the controller unt il the desired setting
is displayed, and then press the controller.

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Office
Communications
Office
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, 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 coun
try version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
General information
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages and mobile phone e-mails can be
displayed using the Control Display if the
mobile phone compatibly supports these
functions and the requ ired Bluetooth radio
standards.
For information about which mobile phones and
functions support the functions of Office, go to
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
A limited number of compatible mobile phones
are available for Office.
Contents are only displayed completely when
the vehicle is stopped.
Only read access to the mobile phone is
possible.
Do not use Office while driving. Make
entries only when tr affic and road condi-
tions permit; otherwise, you may endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users by
being distracted. <
Requirements
>A suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle and connected. In some mobile
phones, the data acce ss to the mobile
phone must be confirmed. >
Time zone, time, and date, refer to page90,
are correctly set on the Control Display and
on the mobile phone in order, for example,
to correctly display appointments.
> Office is activate d, refer to page201.
Updating
Every time that the mob ile phone is connected
to the vehicle, data are updated. Appointments,
tasks, notes and reminders can be updated
separately.
1. "Office"
2. "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks",
"Notes" or "Reminders"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Update data"
Data from the mobile phone are again
transferred to the vehicle.
Current office
The number of unread messages and active
tasks as well as upcoming appointments are
displayed.
1."Office"
2. "Current office"
3. Selecting the desired entry to display
details.

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Giving and receiving assistance
Mobility
Automatically triggering an Emergency
Request
Under certain conditions, an Emergency
Request is sent automatically immediately after
a severe accident. An automatic Emergency
Request is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside Assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance is available by
phone around the clock in many countries.
You can obtain support there in the event of a
breakdown.
First aid pouch
Some of the articles co
ntained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any items in good time, if
necessary.
Coupe
The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand
side of the trunk in a storage area.
Convertible
The first aid pouch is located in a compartment
under the front passenger seat.
To open: press the button and fold the cover
down.
To close: fold the cover back up and press it into
the catch.
Warning triangle
Coupe
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand
side of the trunk. Press the tab to take it out.
Convertible
The warning triangle is lo cated in a holder in the
trunk lid. Press the tabs to take it out.

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 273
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 136
Engine
– breaking in 136
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 259
– starting 63
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 64
Engine compartment 255
Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 259
Engine oil
– adding 258
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 258
– alternative oil types 258
– approved engine oils 258
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– capacity 282
– checking level 256
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 88
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 63
Entering the postal code for navigation 147
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
Entry map for destination 151
Equalizer, tone control 167
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 97
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 138
Exterior mirrors 55
– adjusting 55
– automatic dimming
feature 56
– automatic heating 55
– folding in and out 55External audio device
125
External devices 189
– random sequence 192
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 275
– for tying down loads 140
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 92
Failure of an electrical consumer 271
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional alarm 39
– switching off an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 54
Fastest route for navigation 155
Fast forward
– CD player 180
Fault messages, refer to
Check Control 92
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 119
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 62
Flash when locking/
unlocking 35
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 253
– tire pressure monitor TPM 102
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
– indicating a flat tire 101
– indicator/warning lamp 101
– initialization 100
– snow chains 100,254
– system limits 100
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 251 Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir 74
FM, waveband 169
Fog lamps 113
– indicator lamp 15,113
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Free memory ca pacity, music
collection 188
Front airbags 107
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 233
– average consumption 85
– gauge 84
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to Capacities 282
Fuel
clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 84
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel
consumption 85
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 84
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 232
Fuses 271
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption 85
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 233

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