2009 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 79

4. Select the desired format. The date format is stored. Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems monitored. This type of Check Control message includes indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some cases, an acoustic signal and text messages at the top of the Control Display. 2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month. 4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. 5. Set the month and the year in the same way. 6. Press button 2. The system stores the new date. Indicator and warning lamps Via iDrive 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Date:" 4. Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed, and press the controller. 5. Create the necessary settings for the month and year. The date is stored. Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on. Setting the date format 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:" indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. These Check Control messages can be viewed again later, refer to page 78. 77 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the date and the word "SET". Controls At a glance