2013 BMW 3 SERIES COUPE steering

138
Driving tipsThings to remember when driving
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to various sect ions of the exhaust sys-
tem, and never apply un dercoating to them.
When driving, standing at idle and while park-
ing, take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could le ad to a fire, with the
risk of serious personal injuries and property
damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes.
Otherwise, there is a risk of burns. <
Mobile phones in the vehicle
It is not advisable to use wireless devices
such as mobile phones inside the vehicle
without a direct connection to an external aerial.
Otherwise, it is not poss ible to exclude the pos-
sibility of a reciprocal interference occurring
between the vehicle electronics and the wire-
less device. Otherwise, there is no assurance
that the radiation genera ted by the radio trans-
mission will be conveyed out of the passenger
compartment.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur-
face. This situation, known as hydroplaning,
means that the tire can completely lose contact
with the road surface, so that neither the car can
be steered nor the brak e be properly applied.<
The risk of hydropla ning increases with
declining tread depth on th e tires, refer also to
Minimum tread depth on page 251.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged. <
Use the parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle for a
lengthy period using the clutch; use the
parking brake instead. Otherwise, greater
clutch wear will result. <
-For more information about the drive-off
assistant, refer to page 100.
Braking safely
Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most
effective way of braking in situations in which
this is necessary. Sinc e the vehicle maintains
steering responsiveness, you can still avoid
possible obstacles with a minimum of steering
effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with
sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that
ABS is in its active mode.
Objects in the movement range of the
pedals
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;
otherwise, they may inhi bit the function of the
pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an
existing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
Make sure that the floo r mats are securely fas-
tened again after they ha ve been removed, e.g.
for cleaning. <
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,
briefly exert gentle pre ssure on the brake pedal
every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to
ensure that this maneuver does not endanger
other road users. The heat generated in this
process helps dry the pads and rotors. Full
braking efficiency will th en be available when
you need it.

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003

139
Things to remember when driving
Driving tips
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least br aking is required. Even
light but consistent brak e pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure. <
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy he lps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Down-
shifting in manual mo de of the automatic
transmission, refer to page 66.
Sport automatic transm ission with double
clutch: never drive with the transmission
in neutral or with the en gine switched off; other-
wise, there will be no en gine braking action and
no power assistance to the brakes and steering.
Manual transmission: never drive with the
clutch held down, with the transmission in neu-
tral or with the engine switched off; otherwise,
there will be no engine braking action and no
power assistance to the brakes and steering. <
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are le ss frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminan ts accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic
climate control is in operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water
under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying ca pacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overlo ading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. In some situations,
this can result in sudden loss of tire pressure. <
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or
leak from their containers in the trunk, as
this could result in damage to the vehicle.<
Determining loading limit
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise damage to
the vehicle may occur and unstable driving
conditions may result.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003

141
Things to remember when driving
Driving tips
Securing cargo
>
Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining straps, a trunk net, or draw straps.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger
and heavier objects are available at your
BMW center. Four lashing eyes are pro-
vided for attaching the cargo straps. Two
are located on the side walls of the trunk 1
and two additional ones are located on the
inside wall of the trunk 2.
Comply with the information enclosed with
the load-securing devices.
Convertible: before opening the hardtop,
fold down the trunk pa rtition. Make sure
the trunk is loaded corre ctly; otherwise parts of
the hardtop can be damaged, refer to
page 128.<
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerving is necessary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page 281, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, sinc e they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the
occupants.
Only attach the cargo st raps using the lashing
eyes shown in the illust ration. Do not secure
cargo with the anchors fo r tether straps, refer
to page 60, ; otherwise, these could be
damaged. <
Coupe: roof-mounted
luggage rack
A special rack system is available as an option
f o r y o u r B M W . C o m p l y w i t h t h e d i r e c t i o n s g i v e n
in the installation instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the roof.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle we ight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page 281.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too larg e in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure
that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting
the glass roof, and that objects do not project
into the opening path of the trunk lid.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it fr om shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003

152
NavigationDestination entry
>Select the symbol.
"Start guidance" or "
Add as another destination"
> "Exit interactive map":
Go back to the map view.
> "View in northern direction" or "View in
driving direction"
> "Display destination": the section of the
map around the destination is displayed.
> "Display current location":
The section of the map around the
current position is displayed.
> "Find points of interest", refer to
page 149.
Destination entry via voice
General information
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
> During the destination entry by voice, you
can switch between voice operation and
entry via iDrive at any time. To do so,
reactivate the voice ac tivation system if
necessary.
> Having the possible spoken commands
read aloud: {Voice commands }
Saying the entries
>With the Professional navigation system:
City/town, street, and house number can be
entered with a single command.
> Countries, towns and cities, streets and
intersections can be said as whole words or
spelled in the system language, refer to
page 95.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a complete word, the system language
must be English.
> Spell the entry if the language spoken in the
area is different from the system language.
> Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag-
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.
> The methods of entry depend on the
navigation data in use and on the country
and language settings.
Entering an address in a command
1.Press the button on the steering wheel.
3. Wait for a request from the system.
4. Say the address aloud in the suggested
order.
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If necessary, individua lly name the separate
components of the addres s, e.g. the town/city.
Entering a town/city
The town/city name can be spoken as a
complete word or spelled.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
1.Press the button on the steering wheel.
3. Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.
2. {Enter address }
2. {City } or {Spell city }.

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003

166
EntertainmentOn/off and tone
On/off and tone
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 following audio and video sources share
the same control elements and adjustments:
> Radio
> CD/DVD player
> Video
> External devices, e.g. MP3 player
Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled
using the:
>Buttons near th e CD/DVD player
> iDrive
> Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 13
> Programmable memory keys, refer to
page 25
> Voice activation system
Buttons near the CD/DVD player
1Sound output for entertainment on/off,
volume
>Press: switch on/off
When you switch on the unit, the last set
radio station or track is played.
> Turn: adjusting the volume
2 Eject the CD/DVD
3 CD/DVD drive
4FM/AM : change the radio station
waveband
5MODE : change the audio and video
sources
6 Station scan/track search
> Change the radio station
> Select the track for the CD/DVD player
and certain multimedia devices
Switching on/off
To switch the entertainment audio output on or
off:
Press knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player.
This symbol on the Co ntrol Display indicates
that sound output is switched off.
The sound output is available for approx.
20 minutes after the ignition was switched off.
For sound output, switch the unit back on.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player until the
desired volume is obtained.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page 13.

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003

169
Radio
Entertainment
Radio
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.
General information
Your radio is designed for reception of the
following stations:
> FM and AM
> HD Radio
> Satellite radio
Selecting a station
Press the knob if the sound output is switched
off. 1.
"Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Select the desired station.
The selected station is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Changing stations
Turn the controller and press it
or
Press the button for the corresponding
direction
or
Press the buttons on the steering wheel, refer
to page 13.

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003

186
EntertainmentMusic collection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Music search"
4. Select the desired category.
5. To select the desired entry:
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input.
or
> Select the desired entry from the list.
6. Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, to search for all tracks by a certain
artist, call up that artist only. All of the tracks
by that artist are then displayed.
7. "Start play"
The list of tracks is automatically repeated.
Restarting the music search
"New search"
Music search by voice
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page27.
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
To select a track directly:
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in one command.
Current playback
The list of tracks that wa s generated last by the
music search or the album selected last.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Current playback"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
Top 50
List of the 50 most frequently played tracks.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Top 50"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
2.{Music search }
3. Open the desired category, e.g. { Select
artist }.
4. Say the desired entry in the list.
5. Select additional categories if desired.
{ Title … }

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003

200
CommunicationsTe l e p h o n e
Telephone
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 country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g.
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is
switched on, these devices are automatically
detected as soon as they are present in the
vehicle and can be controlled via iDrive, by the
buttons on the steering wheel, and by voice.
Depending on whether they are functioning as a
telephone and/or as an audio source, external
devices can be used via the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page 192.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider or ser-
vice provider. Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. Otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users. <
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter makes it possible:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an external antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information about which mobile
phones and external devices with a Bluetooth
interface are supported by the mobile phone
preparation, go to www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying vehicl e identification
number and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported
by the mobile phone pr eparation requires the
vehicle identification number and software part
number. The software ve rsion of the mobile
phone may also be required.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
With a certain software version, these suitable
mobile phones support the vehicle functions
described below.
With other mobile phones or software versions,
malfunctions may occur.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer
to page 196.

00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003