BMW 3: Radio
- Changing the entertainment source
- Sound output on/off, volume
- Programmable memory buttons
- Changing the station/track
- Waveband/satellite radio
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destination via 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.
Press or move the controller up to apply the suggested search term.
4. 
Select the symbol, if needed.
Results are displayed in a list.
5. "Search location": select search location.
6. Move the Controller to the right.
7. Select desired destination.
Connecting a mobile phone
General information
After the mobile phone is connected once to the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.
Connecting the mobile phone via Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
1. "COM".
2. If necessary, select the following setting: "Telephone".
3. "Connect new phone".
4. To perform additional steps on the mobile phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's manual: e.g., search for or connect the Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.
5. Depending on the mobile device, a control number is displayed or the control number must be entered.
- Compare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control
number on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the device and on the Control Display.
- Enter and confirm the same control number on the device and via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the device list.
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Using the phone
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 instrum
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Intelligent Safety
Concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance systems.
General information
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent
Safety consists of one or more systems
that can help prevent an imminent collision.
Front collision mitigation.
Evasion Assistant.
Inte
Opening the trunk lid
General information
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
trunk lid. There is a risk of
