BMW 3: Control elements
Buttons and functions
Press: switches sound
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes
the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
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Programmable memory
buttons.
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Changing the waveband/
satellite radio.
Depending on the
equipment: eject a CD/
DVD.
Depending on the
equipment: Apps
menu.
Sound output
Safety information
Warning
A high sound output volume can damage your
hearing. There is a risk of injury. Do not adjust
the volume too high.
Volume and sound output
Turn the button to adjust
the
volume.
- Press the button to switch off
the sound output. Pressing
the button again restores the
previous volume setting.
Audio recording playback is stopped during muting.
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General information
Possible entertainment sources:
Radio
Depending on the equipment: audio CD
Depending on the equipment: video DVD
Music hard disk
USB audio
USB video
Bluetooth audio
Screen
The settings are stored in the currently used
driver profile.
Treble, bass, balance, and
fader
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Sound settings".
5. Select the desired setting:
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Accepting a call
Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can
be answered in several ways.
Via iDrive:
"Accept"
Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
Via the selection list in the instrument cluster:
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
Via touch screen: tap o
The setup assistant is offered in new vehicles for
a limited period of time on the Welcome screen
to configure the most important settings for the
vehicle.
"Getting started" Select to start the set-up assistant.
The set-up assistant can be started via iDrive at
any time.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".