BMW 3: Quick search
Concept
Depending on the equipment, Points of Interest and addresses can be searched for by entering a sequence of letters or by searching in the navigation data stored in the vehicle.
All entries are displayed that include this text string.
General information
It is possible to search simultaneously by town/ city and street. To do this, enter a text string for the town/city, then a blank space and a text string for the street name.
Calling up quick search
1. 
Press the button on the
Controller.
2. 
"Where to?"
3. Enter at least two letters or characters.
The search term may be completed automatically in gray print.
Move the controller up to apply the suggested search term.
4. 
Select the symbol, if needed.
Results are displayed in a list.
For vehicles with charging socket: charging station display.
5. "Search location": select search location.
6. Move the Controller to the right.
7. Select desired destination.
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Recent destinations
General information
The previous destinations driven to are stored
automatically.
Open the destination from the
last destinations
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. "Recent destinations".
3.
Destination entry by voice
General information
Instructions for the voice activation system,
see vehicle Owner's Manual.
When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation and
iDrive.
To hav
Home address
General information
The home address must be created to apply it as
a destination.
Defining the home address
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. "Set home address".
3. Enter the address.
Usi
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DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by braking the individual
wheels.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving conditions,
for instance:
Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
Loss of
Stationary climate control
through Remote Engine
Start
Concept
Stationary climate control cools or heats the car's
interior prior to departure to a comfortable temperature.
The system automatically cools, vents, and heats depending on the interior,
external,
and set temperature. Snow and ice may be removed
more easily.
The system starts the engine au
