2014 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN Owner's Manual

Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, nearly
irrespective of which menu item is currently
selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication Owner's Manual.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are an‐
nounced.▷›Help voice activation‹: information about
the principle of operation for the voice acti‐
vation system is announced.
One example: open the tone
settings
Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›Radio menu‹4.›Audio settings‹
Via short command
The desired radio station can also be started
via a short command.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›Audio settings‹
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use
the standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the
announcements from the system are issued in
an abbreviated form.
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an in‐
struction until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Hints on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
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This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 215, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicleVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. The equipment
and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐
bed therein.
Components of the Integrated
Owner's Manual
The Integrated Owner's Manual consists of
three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐
mation or access possibilities.
Quick Reference Guide Located in the Quick Reference is important
information for the operation of the vehicle, the
operation of basic vehicle functions or for what
to do in the event of a flat tire. This information
can also be displayed during driving.
Search by pictures
Information and descriptions based on illustra‐
tions can be searched via search by pictures.
This is helpful, for example, if the description of
an outfitting package that cannot be named is
needed.
Owner's Manual
Information and descriptions can be searched
by direct entry of a search term via the index.Select components1. Press the button.2.Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".3.Press the controller.4.Selecting desired range:▷"Quick reference"▷"Search by pictures"▷"Owner's Manual"
Leafing through the Owner's Manual
Page by page with link access
Turn the controller until the next or previous
page is displayed.
Page by page without link access
Leaf through the pages directly while skipping
the links.
Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press
the controller to leaf from page to page.
Leaf back.
Leaf forward.
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Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
The relevant information can be opened di‐
rectly.
Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the options menu:1. Press the button or move the control‐
ler to the right repeatedly until the
"Options" menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
switch between the two displays:
1. Press the button or move the control‐
ler to the right repeatedly until the
"Options" menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press the button again to return to
the function displayed last.5. Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To switch back and forth repeatedly between
the function displayed last and the page of the
Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4
and 5. This opens a new panel every time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly.
Storing1."Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.2. Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐
mediately.
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Controls
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information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories thatare useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 925 743 - II/14

Opening and closingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Remote control/key General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
Depending on the equipment package and
country-specific variant, the functions of the
keys can be set. Settings, refer to page 41.
For every remote control, personal settings are
stored in the vehicle. Personal Profile, refer to
page 33.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote controls. Service data in
the remote control, refer to page 202.
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid4Panic mode in alarm system
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
The storage compartment contains a switch
for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 38.
The front passenger glove compartment con‐
tains a switch for separately securing the trunk
lid, refer to page 38.
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