2011 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual
Year:
2011
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Rating:
Table of Contents
- At a glance
11
Cockpit
12
Vehicle equipment
12
All around the steering wheel
12
All around the center console
14
All around the headliner
15
iDrive
16
Vehicle equipment
16
The concept
16
Controls at a glance
16
Operating concept
18
Example: setting the clock
19
Status information
20
Split screen
21
Programmable memory buttons
21
Entering letters and numbers
22
Voice activation system
23
Vehicle equipment
23
The concept
23
Requirements
23
Using voice activation
23
Possible commands
23
Example: playing back a CD
24
Setting the voice dialog
24
Adjusting the volume
24
Notes on Emergency Requests
24
Environmental conditions
24
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
26
Vehicle equipment
26
Opening and closing
30
Vehicle equipment
30
Remote control/key
30
Personal Profile
31
Central locking system
33
Opening and closing: from the outside
34
Opening and closing: from the inside
37
Trunk lid
37
Comfort Access
38
Alarm system
40
Power windows
41
Roller sunblinds
43
Glass sunroof, powered
43
Adjusting
45
Vehicle equipment
45
Sitting safely
45
Seats
45
Safety belts
48
Front head restraints
49
Rear head restraints
50
Seat and mirror memory
51
Mirrors
52
Steering wheel
53
Transporting children safely
55
Vehicle equipment
55
The right place for children
55
Installing child restraint fixing systems
55
LATCH child restraint fixing system
56
Locking the doors and windows
58
Driving
59
Vehicle equipment
59
Start/Stop button
59
Starting the engine
60
Engine stop
61
Auto Start/Stop function
61
Parking brake
63
Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher
64
Washer/wiper system
65
Washer fluid
66
Manual transmission
67
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
67
Displays
70
Vehicle equipment
70
Instrument cluster
70
Electronic displays
72
Check Control
73
Fuel gauge
75
Tachometer
75
Engine oil temperature
75
Coolant temperature
76
Odometer and trip odometer
76
External temperature
76
Time
76
Date
76
Range
76
Current fuel consumption
77
Energy recovery
77
Service requirements
77
Gear shift indicator
78
Speed limit detection with No Passing Information
79
Selection lists in the instrument cluster
80
Computer
81
Sport displays
83
Settings on the Control Display
83
Lamps
86
Vehicle equipment
86
At a glance
86
Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control
86
Adaptive light control
88
High-beam Assistant
88
Fog lamps
89
Instrument lighting
89
Interior lamps
90
Safety
91
Vehicle equipment
91
Airbags
91
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
97
Lane departure warning
99
Active Blind Spot Detection
101
Brake force display
102
Active Protection
102
Driving stability control systems
104
Vehicle equipment
104
Antilock Brake System ABS
104
Brake assistant
104
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
104
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
105
Dynamic Damping Control
105
Variable sport steering
105
Driving Experience Switch
106
Drive-off assistant
108
Driving comfort
109
Vehicle equipment
109
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC
109
Collision warning
115
Collision warning with braking function
117
Cruise control
119
PDC Park Distance Control
121
Surround View
123
Backup camera
123
Top View
126
Side View
127
Head-up Display
128
Parking assistant
130
Climate control
134
Vehicle equipment
134
Automatic climate control
134
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
136
Ventilation
139
Parked-car ventilation
139
Interior equipment
141
Vehicle equipment
141
Integrated universal remote control
141
Digital compass
143
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
145
Connecting electrical devices
145
Through-loading system
146
Storage compartments
148
Vehicle equipment
148
Notes
148
Storage compartments
148
Glove compartment
148
Front storage compartment
149
Compartments in the doors
149
Center armrest
149
Storage compartment in the rear
150
Cupholders
150
Clothes hooks
151
Things to remember when driving
156
Vehicle equipment
156
Breaking-in period
156
General driving notes
156
Loading
159
Vehicle equipment
159
General information
159
Determining the load limit
159
Load
159
Stowing cargo
160
Securing cargo
160
Roof-mounted luggage rack
160
Saving fuel
162
Vehicle equipment
162
General information
162
Remove unnecessary cargo
162
Remove attached parts following use
162
Close the windows and glass sunroof
162
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
162
Drive away without delay
162
Look well ahead when driving
162
Avoid high engine speeds
162
Use coasting conditions
163
Switch off the engine during longer stops
163
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
163
Have maintenance carried out
163
Navigation system
168
Vehicle equipment
168
General information
168
Starting navigation system
168
Destination input
168
Destination guidance
176
Map view
178
Traffic bulletins
180
Navigation data
183
Tone
188
Vehicle equipment
188
General information
188
Treble, bass, balance, and fader
188
Equalizer
188
Multi-channel playback, surround
189
Volume
189
Resetting the tone settings
189
Radio
190
Vehicle equipment
190
Controls
190
Sound output
190
AM/FM station
190
Satellite radio
192
Stored stations
197
CD/multimedia
198
Vehicle equipment
198
Controls
198
Sound output
198
CD/DVD
198
Music collection
205
Business mobile phone preparation package
220
Vehicle equipment
220
At a glance
220
Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone
220
Controls
223
Professional mobile phone preparation package
228
Vehicle equipment
228
At a glance
228
Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone
229
Controls
232
Snap-in adapter
236
Office
238
Vehicle equipment
238
At a glance
238
Office information
238
Contacts
239
Messages
241
Calendar
243
Tasks
244
Notes
245
Reminders
245
Using contact data
245
Reading out loud
245
What to do if...
246
Contacts
247
Vehicle equipment
247
Note
247
General information
247
New contact
247
My contacts
247
ConnectedDrive
250
Vehicle equipment
250
BMW Assist
250
TeleService
251
Concierge service
251
Roadside Assistance
251
BMW Search
252
Customer Relations
253
Service Request
253
Automatic Service Request
254
TeleService Report
254
TeleService Battery Guard
254
Services status
254
Data transfer
255
Refueling
260
Vehicle equipment
260
General information
260
Fuel cap
260
Observe the following when refueling
261
Fuel
262
Vehicle equipment
262
Fuel quality
262
Wheels and tires
263
Vehicle equipment
263
Tire inflation pressure
263
Tire identification marks
267
Tire tread
268
Tire damage
269
Changing wheels and tires
269
Run-flat tires
271
Snow chains
271
Engine compartment
272
Vehicle equipment
272
Important features in the engine compartment
272
Hood
273
Engine oil
274
Vehicle equipment
274
General information
274
Check oil level
274
Adding engine oil
274
Oil types for refilling
275
Oil change
275
Coolant
276
Vehicle equipment
276
General information
276
Coolant level
276
Disposal
276
Maintenance
277
Vehicle equipment
277
BMW Maintenance System
277
Condition Based Service CBS
277
Service history
277
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
277
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
278
Data memory
278
Replacing components
279
Vehicle equipment
279
Onboard vehicle tool kit
279
Wiper blade replacement
279
Lamp and bulb replacement
279
Changing wheels
287
Vehicle battery
287
Fuses
288
Breakdown assistance
290
Vehicle equipment
290
Hazard warning flashers
290
Emergency Request
290
Warning triangle
291
First aid kit
291
Roadside Assistance
291
Jump starting
291
Tow-starting and towing
293
Care
296
Vehicle equipment
296
Car washes
296
Technical data
302
Vehicle equipment
302
Dimensions
302
Engine specifications
303
Weights
304
Capacities
305
Short commands of the voice activation system
306
Vehicle equipment
306
General information
306
Adjusting
306
Vehicle information
307
Navigation
308
Radio
310
CD/Multimedia
311
Telephone
312
Office
313
Contacts
313
BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive
313
FAQ about the 2011 BMW 3 Series Manual
What contains the 2011 3 Series manual?
The BMW 3 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 3 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW 3 Series 2011 owner's manual:
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Best practice for driving your BMW 3 Series
- Maintenance for your BMW 3 Series, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
Where to download the 2011 BMW 3 Series Owners Manual?
The BMW 3 Series owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW 3 Series year 2011 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2011 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW 3 Series (2011) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2011 is available in English.
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