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... have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of your BMW M3's unique range of technical features. We therefore have compiled for choosing a BMW M3. We wish you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M3 throughout an extended service life. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty...
... have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of your BMW M3's unique range of technical features. We therefore have compiled for choosing a BMW M3. We wish you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M3 throughout an extended service life. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty...
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... Mobility Communications Entertainment Reference 228 Technical data 232 Short commands for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls Using this Owner's Manual At a glance Contents The fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by... using the index, refer to do if ... Online Edition for the voice activation system 238 Everything from A-Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M3 engineering Navigation 126 127 137 143 Navigation system Destination entry ...
... Mobility Communications Entertainment Reference 228 Technical data 232 Short commands for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls Using this Owner's Manual At a glance Contents The fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by... using the index, refer to do if ... Online Edition for the voice activation system 238 Everything from A-Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M3 engineering Navigation 126 127 137 143 Navigation system Destination entry ...
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...to the detailed index at the back of information. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of this Owner's Manual for information on BMW, e.g. Symbols on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com. * Indicates special equipment...{...} Verbal instructions to advise you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have any time. Should you should consult the relevant section of personal injury and serious damage to the ...
...to the detailed index at the back of information. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of this Owner's Manual for information on BMW, e.g. Symbols on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com. * Indicates special equipment...{...} Verbal instructions to advise you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have any time. Should you should consult the relevant section of personal injury and serious damage to the ...
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... possible in exceptional cases that you have not specified for your own vehicle. BMW cannot test every product made by other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham ...Owner's Manuals. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a glance the use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. For this work on your vehicle. The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< ...
... possible in exceptional cases that you have not specified for your own vehicle. BMW cannot test every product made by other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham ...Owner's Manuals. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a glance the use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. For this work on your vehicle. The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< ...
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... immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.< Service and warranty We recommend that have caused cancer in... safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. See your dealer, or BMW of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information ...
... immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.< Service and warranty We recommend that have caused cancer in... safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. See your dealer, or BMW of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information ...
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... being distracted.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls 1 2 Control Display Controller with the relevant equipment. The controller can use the buttons to basic menu navigation. The control of switches. This allows these functions to be... used to select the menu items and create settings. > Move in connection with buttons You can be ...
... being distracted.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls 1 2 Control Display Controller with the relevant equipment. The controller can use the buttons to basic menu navigation. The control of switches. This allows these functions to be... used to select the menu items and create settings. > Move in connection with buttons You can be ...
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... a function ...Press the button. Displaying detailed information ...Press the button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is executed immediately. Select the display. The key assignment is selected. Do... not wear gloves or use objects. 20 Online Edition for an extended period. Select the function via iDrive. 2...Press the desired key for longer than two seconds...
... a function ...Press the button. Displaying detailed information ...Press the button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is executed immediately. Select the display. The key assignment is selected. Do... not wear gloves or use objects. 20 Online Edition for an extended period. Select the function via iDrive. 2...Press the desired key for longer than two seconds...
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...Online Edition for which data are available. Select additional letters or numbers if needed. 3. Town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in the vehicle. > The only letters offered for entering addresses are those for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08... BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Switching between entering letters and numbers: Symbol Function Entering letters Entering numbers Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of...
...Online Edition for which data are available. Select additional letters or numbers if needed. 3. Town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in the vehicle. > The only letters offered for entering addresses are those for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08... BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Switching between entering letters and numbers: Symbol Function Entering letters Entering numbers Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of...
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...the selected systems and provides support in which the voice activation system is ready to receive spoken commands. Coupe: the voice activation system uses a special microphone located in the area of the voice activation system. 2. This symbol appears on the Control Display can enter additional ... on the Control Display. Saying commands Activating voice activation system 1. If no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Selecting the language for Part no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of various vehicle systems without removing your oral commands...
...the selected systems and provides support in which the voice activation system is ready to receive spoken commands. Coupe: the voice activation system uses a special microphone located in the area of the voice activation system. 2. This symbol appears on the Control Display can enter additional ... on the Control Display. Saying commands Activating voice activation system 1. If no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Selecting the language for Part no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of various vehicle systems without removing your oral commands...
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...function, e.g.: {Radio on} or {Radio} Notes For information on the Control Display. To select the setting: > "Short" > "Default" Using alternative commands There are abbreviated. 1. Press the button on entertainment audio output. 2. This also applies when spelling out and saying a full word during...In the shorter variant of the voice activation system and no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance "Speech mode:" Possible commands The commands available in the vehicle while ...
...function, e.g.: {Radio on} or {Radio} Notes For information on the Control Display. To select the setting: > "Short" > "Default" Using alternative commands There are abbreviated. 1. Press the button on entertainment audio output. 2. This also applies when spelling out and saying a full word during...In the shorter variant of the voice activation system and no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance "Speech mode:" Possible commands The commands available in the vehicle while ...
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Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your vehicle. Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your vehicle. Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here.
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...Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control New remote controls Your BMW center can set many of your car was used to unlock the car, refer to Service data in use . When you , even if in the meantime your BMW's functions to page 50 26 Online Edition for longer road trips...maintain the batteries' charge status. In cars with another remote control and the corresponding settings. Use each remote control at least twice a year for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Personal Profile The concept You can supply new remote controls with integrated keys as additional...
...Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control New remote controls Your BMW center can set many of your car was used to unlock the car, refer to Service data in use . When you , even if in the meantime your BMW's functions to page 50 26 Online Edition for longer road trips...maintain the batteries' charge status. In cars with another remote control and the corresponding settings. Use each remote control at least twice a year for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Personal Profile The concept You can supply new remote controls with integrated keys as additional...
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... addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on. 27 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors Unlocking Press the button. The interior lamps, the courtesy ... control > In cars with convenient access*, via the handles on the driver's and front passenger's doors In addition, if the remote control is used, the welcome lamps, interior lamps and the door's courtesy lamps* are switched on or off. Refer also to operate the retractable hardtop with you...
... addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on. 27 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors Unlocking Press the button. The interior lamps, the courtesy ... control > In cars with convenient access*, via the handles on the driver's and front passenger's doors In addition, if the remote control is used, the welcome lamps, interior lamps and the door's courtesy lamps* are switched on or off. Refer also to operate the retractable hardtop with you...
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...clearance. Watch during the opening * Within a range of whether it was locked or unlocked. You can also use the remote control to half close the retractable hardtop and the windows using the remote control for convenient access. Before and after closing. The luggage compartment lid swings backwards and up . ... driver's door or the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the button is pressed for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG "Door locks" 3. Select a menu item: > "All doors" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Pressing ...
...clearance. Watch during the opening * Within a range of whether it was locked or unlocked. You can also use the remote control to half close the retractable hardtop and the windows using the remote control for convenient access. Before and after closing. The luggage compartment lid swings backwards and up . ... driver's door or the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the button is pressed for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG "Door locks" 3. Select a menu item: > "All doors" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Pressing ...
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... pressed continuously. If this equipment.< Setting confirmation signals You can no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG The remote control may have to be locked with the integrated key. Use the remote control on . "Door locks" 3. Press down the cargo bay partition until the retractable hardtop stops in . Coupe...
... pressed continuously. If this equipment.< Setting confirmation signals You can no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG The remote control may have to be locked with the integrated key. Use the remote control on . "Door locks" 3. Press down the cargo bay partition until the retractable hardtop stops in . Coupe...
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... lock. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Hold the key in the position for the central locking system in the door lock. During each closing : Using the door lock trapped. With the doors closed , but does not activate the anti-theft system. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Opening and closing Opening and ... button for unlocking or locking. Select the desired function: > "Lock if no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Coupe In vehicles without an alarm system* or convenient access*, only the driver's door can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the...
... lock. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Hold the key in the position for the central locking system in the door lock. During each closing : Using the door lock trapped. With the doors closed , but does not activate the anti-theft system. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Opening and closing Opening and ... button for unlocking or locking. Select the desired function: > "Lock if no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Coupe In vehicles without an alarm system* or convenient access*, only the driver's door can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the...
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...make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening doors Navigation In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that the latter can now be locked using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or > pull ...be opened . > "Lock after a brief time if no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Driving tips Controls At a glance Locking > Use the central locking button to drive" The central locking system locks the vehicle when you from being locked out, the...
...make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening doors Navigation In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that the latter can now be locked using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or > pull ...be opened . > "Lock after a brief time if no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Driving tips Controls At a glance Locking > Use the central locking button to drive" The central locking system locks the vehicle when you from being locked out, the...
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... the luggage compartment lid, press it easier to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the luggage compartment lid cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. The luggage compartment lid is closed automatically.< Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. Opening...luggage compartment lid is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be opened > To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to page 33 >...
... the luggage compartment lid, press it easier to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the luggage compartment lid cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. The luggage compartment lid is closed automatically.< Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. Opening...luggage compartment lid is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be opened > To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to page 33 >...
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...has been disturbed while you were away. The tilt alarm sensor and 33 Online Edition for no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance The alarm can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in the following...least three seconds. Thus the alarm system is activated together with the interior motion sensor even if the hardtop is open the luggage compartment lid using the button of the remote control even if the alarm system is armed, refer to page 27. > Insert the remote control all the way...
...has been disturbed while you were away. The tilt alarm sensor and 33 Online Edition for no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance The alarm can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in the following...least three seconds. Thus the alarm system is activated together with the interior motion sensor even if the hardtop is open the luggage compartment lid using the button of the remote control even if the alarm system is armed, refer to page 27. > Insert the remote control all the way...
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...lid separately > Starting the engine > Convenient closing , refer to page 30, touch the surface continuously, arrow 2. Special features regarding the use of the luggage compartment lid. Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately Press the button on page 26. All you need to your vehicle without... the vehicle. Comparison to the standard remote control In general, there is no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG in the passenger compartment. This corresponds to carry out the functions mentioned above. Coupe: convenient closing For convenient closing procedure, if necessary.<...
...lid separately > Starting the engine > Convenient closing , refer to page 30, touch the surface continuously, arrow 2. Special features regarding the use of the luggage compartment lid. Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately Press the button on page 26. All you need to your vehicle without... the vehicle. Comparison to the standard remote control In general, there is no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG in the passenger compartment. This corresponds to carry out the functions mentioned above. Coupe: convenient closing For convenient closing procedure, if necessary.<...