BMW 328d- User Manual

Notes Using this Owner's Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle is provided inthe first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manu...

chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Usedengine oil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals....

cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐nostic tools. You can obtain further informationthere if you need it. After an error is corrected,the information in the fault memory is deletedor overwritten on a continuous basis.With the vehicle in use there are situationswhere you can associate these ...

wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone1-800-831-1117.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it mayopen an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you,...

Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

15 Open the tailgate   40 16 Unlock hood   205 All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Ventilation   151 3 Hazard warning system   224 Central locking system   40 4 Glove compartment   163 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Clim...

All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   224 2 Panoramic glass sunroof   48 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   100 4 Reading lights   96 5 Interior lights   96 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 493 - II/15

iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. Audio Open audio menu last listenedto, switch between audio me‐nus. TEL Opens the phone menu. BACK Open previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. The main menu is displayed...

White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐cate that additional panels can be opened. Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu, it generally opens withthe panel that was last selected in that menu.To display the first panel of a menu: ▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedlyuntil the...

▷ For the input of upper/lower case lettersand numbers, it may be necessary to reelvia the controller to the corresponding In‐put mode, refer to page 25 , e.g. when the spelling of upper and lower case letters isidentical. ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed onthe Control Display. ▷ Always ente...

6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpress the controller. Status information Status field The following information is displayed in thestatus field at the top right: ▷ Time. ▷ Current entertainment source. ▷ Sound output, on/o...

Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display: 1. Press button. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display On the Control Display: 1. Press button. 2. "Split screen" 3. Move the controller until the split screen isselected. 4. Press the controller or select "Split scr...

Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage, the vehicle savespersonal data, such as stored radio stations.These personal data can be permanently de‐leted through iDrive. General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐lowing data can be deleted: ▷ Personal Pr...

Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies t...

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 224 , close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the lan...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. T...

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu: 1. Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Op...

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 493 - II/15

Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Replacing the battery 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐trol. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 2. 4. Insert a battery of the same type with thepositive side facing up. 5. Press the cover closed. Take the used battery to a recyc...

other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐file function.The following export options are available: ▷ Via BMW Online. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device.Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support...

▷ Interference of the radio connection frommobile phones or other electronic devicesin direct proximity. Do not transport the remote control togetherwith metal objects or electronic devices.In the case of interference, the vehicle can alsobe unlocked and locked from the outside with‐out remote contr...

From the inside Unlocking and locking Pressing the central locking system buttonlocks or unlocks the vehicle with the frontdoors closed. The vehicle is not secured against theft whenlocking.The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked....

▷ Push the button in the driver'sfootwell. If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opensautomatically to the adjusted opening height.The opening procedure is interrupted: ▷ By pressing a button again. ▷ When starting the engine. ▷ When the vehicle starts moving. ▷ By pressing the button on the in...

Pressing the button again stops the mo‐tion. An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgatecloses.The closing operation is interrupted: ▷ When starting the engine. ▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks. Manual operation Do not operate the tailgate manually if itis blocked If the tailgate is blocked, do no...

Locking Touch the surface on the door handle of thedriver's or front passenger door, arrow, withyour finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐ing the door handle.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionand all electronic systems...

Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35 . Doors 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Driver's door only"Only the driver's door and the fuel fillerflap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐...

Alarm system The concept When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarmsystem responds to: ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate orrear window. ▷ Movements in the interior. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐tempts at stealing a wheel or when towingthe car. ▷ Disconnected battery vo...

Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must beclosed for the system to function properly. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐sor can be switched off together, such as inthe following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ ...

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.The window closes automatically. Pullingagain stops the motion. See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,refer to page 42 . Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐tection Even with the pinch protection system, checkthat the win...

Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ward or back slightly making sure it engagesproperly. Height Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seator lift it off, as necessary. Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to thebackrest or lift it off, as necessary. Seat tilt Pull the l...

Front seat heating Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ture level. The maximum temperature is reached whenthree LEDs are lit.If the journey is continued within approx. 15minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ically with the temperature selected last.When ECO PRO, refer to page 1...

Putting on the beltLay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to thebody as possible. Make sure that the belt lieslow around the hips in the lap area and doesnot press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the beltcan slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐jure the abd...

Adjusting the height ▷ To raise: push. ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and pushheadrest down. Tilt Three different tilt positions are available. ▷ Forward: pull the top edge of the head re‐straint forward, arrow 1. ▷ Back: press the button, arrow 2. The headrestraint folds as far back as possible...

Adjusting the height ▷ To raise: push. ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and pushheadrest down. The center head restraint cannot be adjustedin elevation. Folding down head restraints Extending/retracting head restraintOnly fold down head restraint if no pas‐ sengers are in the rear. Fold out retrac...

At a glance Storing 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position. 3. Press button. The LED in the but‐ ton lights up. 4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LEDis lit. The LED goes out. If the SET button is pressed accidentally: Press button again.The LED goes out. Calling up settings C...

At a glance 1 Adjusting   59 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3 Fold in and out   59 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch. Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐tion in which the button is pressed. Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, re...

Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable Turn knob Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect bythe interior mirror. Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Functional requirement For pro...

Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso app...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passengerairbags If a child restraint system is used in the frontpassenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐creased risk of injury ...

LATCH child restraint system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐dren. Note Follow manufacturer's information forLATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraintsystems, observe the operating and safety in‐formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐erwise, the level of ...

1 Direction of travel2 Head restraint3 Hook for upper retaining strap4 Mounting point/eye5 Seat backrest6 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1. Raise the head restraint if needed. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap betweenthe supports of the head restrain...

Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

The radio-ready state switches off automati‐cally: ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐tral locking system. ▷ Shortly before the battery is dischargedcompletely, so that the engine can still bestarted. The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,the ignition is au...

Engine stop Hints Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐not start the engine.◀ Apply parking brake and further securethe vehicle if needed. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐erwise, the vehicle could roll. O...

Activating/deactivating the system manually Using the button Press button. ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function isdeactivated.The engine is started during an automaticengine stop.The engine can only be stopped or startedvia the Start/Stop button. ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function isactiva...

The brake lights will not light up if the parkingbrake is set. Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher Turn signal Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrorsDo not adjust the exterior mirror while driving and when turn signals/hazard warningflashers are on, or else the additional turn sig‐nal light...

Do not activate wipers with wipers foldedaway Do not switch on the wipers if they are foldedaway, otherwise the hood or the wipers may bedamaged.◀ Switching on Push wiper lever up.The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐sition when released. ▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once.The wipers sw...

Washer fluid Hints Antifreeze for washer fluidAntifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly.Therefore, keep it away from possible sourcesof ignition.Only keep it in the closed original containerand inaccessible to children.Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐tainer....

N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic carwashes, e.g.When the ignition is switched off, refer topage 65 , selector lever position P is engaged automatically. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Thedrive wheels are blocked.P is engaged automatically: ▷ After the engine is s...

Engaging P Press button P. Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐tor lever position D.The sport program of the transmission is acti‐vated. Activating the M/S manual mode 1. Press the selector lever to the left out ofselector leve...

Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 79 . ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer topage 84 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 83 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage 122 . ▷ Service requirements, refer to...

For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐tor, refer to page 101 . Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐tive.Have the steering system checked by the service center. Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.For additional information, refer to On- board Diagn...

Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.With urgent messages the added text will beautomatically displayed on the Control Display. Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, thefollowing functi...

middle or in the left half ofthe temperature display. ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end ofthe temperature range. A Check Controlmessage is also displayed. Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomestoo hot, a Check Control message is displayed.Check the coolant level,...

Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle's optional features,the range can also be displayed as bar in theinstrument cluster. 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. "Additional indicators" Current fuel consumption Instrument cluster Displays the current fuel ...

Symbols Sym‐bols Description No service is currently required. The deadline for scheduled mainte‐nance or a legally mandated inspec‐tion is approaching. The service deadline has alreadypassed. Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections.Make sure that the vehicle's date a...

Speed limit detection The concept Speed limit detection Speed limit detection uses a symbol in theshape of a traffic sign to display the currentlydetected speed limit. The camera in the area ofthe interior rearview mirror detects traffic signsat the edge of the road as well as variable over‐head sig...

Calling up information on the info display Press the onboard computer button on theturn signal lever.Information is displayed in the info display ofthe instrument cluster. Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turnsignal lever calls up the following information inthe info dis...

Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival isdisplayed if a destination is en‐tered in the navigation systembefore the trip is started.The time must be correctly set. Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, referto page 86 , function. Trip computer The vehicle features two...

Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if theheadlight flasher is switched on after the radio-ready state is switched off. Setting the duration On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:" 4. Set length of time....

Switching the high beams on and off manually ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. The High-beam Assistant can be switched offwhen manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ton on the turn signal lever. System limits The syst...

Overview 1 Interior lights2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button. To reel off permanently: press the button forapprox. 3 seconds.Switch back on: press button. Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rearnext to the interior lights. Ambie...

Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-endcollisions. Information on how to ensure the optimalprotective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airba...

In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction have airbag systemchecked immediately; otherwise, there is a riskthat the system does not function as expectedin case of a severe accident.◀ Automatic deactivation of the front- seat passenger airbags The syst...

factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the indicator lamp for the front-seatpassenger airbags lights up. This indicatesthat the child seat has been detected and thefront-seat passenger airbags are not activated. Strength of the driver's and front-seat passenger airbag The explosive p...

Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1. Identify the damaged tire.Do this by checking the air pressure in allfour tires.The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys‐tem, refer to page 199 , can possibly be used for this purpose.If the tire inflation pressure in all four tiresis shown to be...

▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen belowthe level of the last confirmation. In this case: ▷ Check the tire pressure and correct asneeded. ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tirechange. System limits The system does not function properly if a re‐set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat...

that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐tale after replacing one or more tires or wheelson your vehicle to ensure that the replacementor alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly. FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The s...

System limits Sudden tire damageSudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognizedin advance.◀ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in allfour tires will not be recognized. Therefore,check the tire inflation pressure regularly.The system could be delayed or malf...

Final tire failureVibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reducespeed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tirecould come loose and cause an accident. Donot continue driving and contact your servicecenter.◀ Intelligent Safety The concept Intelligent Safety ena...

Press button: the systems are turnedoff. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. TheLED lights up. Settings can be made on the Control Display. Front-end collision warning Depending on the equipment, the collisionwarning system consists of one of the two sys‐tems: ▷ Front-end coll...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after everydriv...

Acute warnings can also be triggered withoutprevious prewarning. Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herselfto react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping onthe brake pedal. The system can...

warning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐dar sensor.The front-end collision warning is availableeven if cruise control has been deactivated.With the vehicle approaching another vehicleintentionally the collision warning is delayedavoiding false alarm. General information The system issues a t...

a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐cle to a complete stop.Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐vention up to a complete stop, the engine maybe shut down.The braking intervention is executed only ifDSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched onand Dynamic Traction Control DTC is ac...

Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this wayis imminent, a warning symbol appears on theinstrument cluster and in the Head-up Display. The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐nal sounds. Intervene immediately by braking or make anevasive maneuver. Braking int...

▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes. ▷ When the lane markings are covered byobjects. ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle infront of you. ▷ When driving toward bright lights. ▷ When the windshield in front of the interiorrearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ered with stickers, etc. ▷ Du...

Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Display Lamp in the exterior mirror housing Information stage The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐ing indicates when there are vehicles in theblind spot or approaching from behind. Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in th...

Attentiveness assistant The concept The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In thissituation, it is recommended that the drivertakes a break. Note Personal responsibilityThe system cannot act as a substitute f...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso...

Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐trols the drive and braking forces.The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has failed. Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated, driving stability isreduced during acceleration and when drivingin curves.To increase vehicle stability, ac...

Dynamic Damping Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐eling on uneven road surfaces.The system enhances driving dynamics andcomfort fitting road surface and driving style. Programs The system offers several different programs.S...

The program can be configured to individualspecifications. Activating ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECOPRO is displayed in the instrument cluster. Configuring ECO PRO 1. Activate ECO PRO. 2. "Configure ECO PRO" Make the desired settings. Configuring driving program Settings can be ma...

Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Interrupting When active, press the button. If interrupting the system while stationary,press on the brake pedal at the same time.The system is automatically interrupted in thefollowing situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷ When selector lever position D is disen‐gaged. ▷ When DTC Dynamic Tra...

When you approach a curve the system maybriefly report vehicles in the next lane due tothe bend of the curve. If the system deceler‐ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐ating.After releasing the gas pedal the system is re‐activated and controls speed independently. Driving away In some situ...

When cruise control is maintained or stored,DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turnedon if needed. Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedlyuntil the desired speed is set.If active, the displayed speed is stored and thevehicle reaches the stored speed when theroad is clear....

▷ When using high-pressure washers, do notspray the sensors for long periods andmaintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. Surround View The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐sistance systems that help the driver whenparking, maneuvering, and at complex exitsand intersections. ▷ Re...

Switching on/off manually Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on: "Rear view camera" The rearview camera image is displayed. Display on the Control Displ...

Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐dius lines lead to within the limits of theparking space. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the point wherethe pathway line covers the correspondingturning radius line. Display settings Brightness With the rear...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Side View Cameras Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐ture the image.The two camera lenses are located on thesides of the bumper.The image quality may be impaired by dirt.Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 233 . Switching on/off Switching on/off manually P...

When the distance to an object is small, a redbar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is inthe PDC display. The display appears as soon as Top View isactivated. When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐played, it is possible to reel to top view: "Rear view camera" Brightness With Top...

Hints Personal responsibilityEven an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility whiledriving.Technically the system has its limits, it cannotindependently react to all traffic situations.Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observethe vehicle surroundings and other traf...

Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as wellLouds noises outside and inside the ve‐ hicle can drown out the parking assistant's andPDC's signals.Check the traffic situation around the vehiclewith your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐ger of an accident.◀ 1. Switch on th...

Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de‐sired program or the desired in‐termediate setting. ▷ Windows. ▷ Upper body region. ▷ Windows, upper body region, and foot‐ well. ▷ Footwell. Defrosts windows and removes condensation Direct the air distribut...

Press button repeatedly to select anoperating mode: ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supplyof outside air into the vehicle is perma‐nently blocked. Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐tain amount...

3 AUTO program4 Display5 Maximum cooling6 Temperature, right7 Seat heating, right   54 8 Cooling function9 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 10 Air distribution, right11 Air flow, AUTO intensity12 Air distribution, left13 Rear window defroster14 Interior temperature sensor —...

Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with theengine running. Press button.The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐ fied and, depending on the temperature set‐ting, warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield andside windows may fog up briefly when the en‐gine is started.The ...

Defrosts windows and removes condensation Press button.Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ moved from the windshield and the front sidewindows.For this purpose, point the side vents onto theside windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.If the windows are fogged over, you can alsos...

Ventilation in the rear ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening andclosing of the vents, arrow 1. ▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐row 2.Toward blue: colder.Toward red: warmer. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction,arrow 3. Parked-car ventilation The concept The parked-car ventilation vent...

Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to saf...

4. Likewise, press and hold the button of thedesired function on the hand-held trans‐mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐idly. The LED flashing faster indicates thatthe button on the interior rearview mirrorhas been programmed. The system can...

World map with magnetic zones Procedure 1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of theset compass zone appears in the mirror. 2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐trol button quickly and repeatedly until thenumber of the compass zone that corre‐sponds wit...

Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐mately 10 seconds. Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up. Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐hind a cover. When the cover is opened, themirror lighting switches on. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Opening Rais...

Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed140 watts at 12 volts.Do not damage the socket by using unsuitableconnectors. Front center console Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarettelighter. Rear center console Remove the cover. In the trunk The socket is located on the left side in th...

Without telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the glove com‐partment. With telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the center arm‐rest. Cargo area Cargo cover Closing Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hookboth sides into the brackets, arrow 2. Hook the cargo cover on b...

Tilting When pulled out, the cargo cover can be raisedfor loading. To do this, push the front part ofthe cargo cover upward. Before closing the rear window or tailgate,push the cargo cover down until it locks intoplace. Removing Press the release button, arrow 1, and pull thecargo cover out towards ...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ Ensure that the lock is securely engagedWhen you fold back the backrest make sure that it locks in place. When this happensthe red warning field on the seat disappears.Otherwise transported cargo could shoot intothe car's interior during braking or evas...

Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐mote control can be handed over, such as at ahotel, without the integrated key. Driver's side Note Close the glove compartment again im‐mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af‐ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐cur during accide...

Storage compartment in the rear A storage compartment is located in the centerarmrest. Cupholders Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hotdrinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and donot transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there isthe increased danger of injury in an accident.◀ Unsuitable conta...

Multi-function hook A multi-function hook is located on each sideof the trunk.The multi-function hooks can be loaded up toa max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg. Lightweight objects onlyOnly hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐ ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐erwise, there is a danger of objects flying...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 493 - II/15

Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso a...

In certain braking situations, the perforatedbrake discs can cause functional problems.However, this has no effect on the perform‐ance and operational reliability of the brake. Objects within the range of movement of the pedals No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mats, carpets, and an...

Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.The greater the weight of the occupants, theless cargo that can be transported. Stowing cargo ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on thecargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ble, directly behind and at the bottom o...

Securing cargo Securing cargoStow and secure the cargo as described; otherwise it may present a danger to the occu‐pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐vers.◀ ▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐taining straps or draw straps. ▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure withcargo straps. Atta...

Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

The achieved extended range is displayed inthe instrument cluster as bonus range. Overview The system includes the followingEfficientDynamics functions and displays: ▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 178 . ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer topage 179 ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer topag...

Efficiency display Display in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster with extendedrange A mark in the efficiency display informs aboutthe current driving style.Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.Mark in the area of arrow 2: dis...

Indications on the Control Display EfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ogy can be displayed while driving. 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "EfficientDynamics" Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis‐played within an adjustable time f...

prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, ifthe following conditions are met: ▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are notoperated. ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐tion D. ▷ Engine and transmission are at operatingtemperature. The driving status Coast can be influencedwith the shift ...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 493 - II/15

Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

1. Fold up the cargo floor panel. 2. Pull the green knob with the fuel pumpsymbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicksoff the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tankDo not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise fue...

Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

gine deposits, it is highly recommended topurchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.Failure to comply with these recommendationsmay result in the need for unscheduled main‐tenance.◀ Diesel Low-Sulfur Diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for dieselwith low sulfur content:Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ...

exhaust fluid can be replenished simplyand safely. ▷ Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32 Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at yourservice center. Refill quantity When the Reserve display starts, add at least3 bottles of reducing agent.This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters. Tank for...

Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐hold waste unless this is permitted by localregulations. Reserve indication The Reserve display will still ap‐pear along with the remainingrange after refilling.Engine can be started.After several minutes of driving, the Reserve indication goes out. Diesel ...

Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h 328i xDrive, 328d xDrive Tire siz...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 225/50 R 17 94 VM+S A/S RSC225/50 R 17 94 HM+S RSC 2.7 / 39 3.2 / 46 225/45 R 18 91 VM+S A/S RSC225/45 R 18 91 YRSC225/45 R 18 95 VM+S XL RSC 2.9 /42 3.4 / 49 Front: 225/50 R 1794 W RSCRear: 255/45 R 1798 W RSC 2.7 /...

45: aspect ratio in %R: radial tire code18: rim diameter in inches96: load rating, not for ZR tiresY: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/hR = up to 106 mph, 170 km/hS = up to 112 mph, 180 km/hT = up to 118 mph, 190 km/hH = up to 131 mph, 210 km/hV = up to 1...

sudden tire failure. The grade C correspondsto a level of performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades BandA represent higher levels of performance onthe laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐quired by law. Temperature grade fo...

In case of tire damageIf there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have therims and tires checked right away; otherwise,there is the increased risk of an accident.Drive carefully to the nearest service center. Ifnecessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐ported there....

Retreaded tiresPossibly substantial variations in the de‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures canlimit service life and have a negative impact onroad safety.◀ Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating onwinter roads.Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐vide better winter ...

into the tires, which seals the damage from theinside.The compressor can be used to check the tireinflation pressure. Hints ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐lity System found on the compressor andsealant container. ▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐tive if the tire puncture meas...

Filling the tire with sealant 1. Shake the sealing container. 2. Take the connection hose completely outof the compressor housing. Do not kink thehose. 3. Attach the connection hose to the connec‐tor of the sealing container, ensuring that itengages audibly. 4. Slide the sealing container upright in...

7. With the ignition turned on or the enginerunning, reel on the compressor. Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐nutes Do not allow the compressor to run longer than10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheatand may be damaged.◀ Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐nutes to fill the ti...

4. Insert the connector into a power socketinside the vehicle. 5. Correct the tire inflation pressure to2.5 bar. ▷ Increase pressure: with the ignitionturned on or the engine running, reelon the compressor. ▷ To reduce the pressure: press the but‐ton on the compressor. Continuing the trip Do not exc...

Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Hood Hints Working in the engine compartmentNever attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without thenecessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐lines, have any work on the vehicle performedonly by a service center.If work is n...

Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

Too much engine oilHave the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐gine damage.◀ Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oillevel is checked and displayed via a scale.Gasoline engine:If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel, ...

Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additivesOil additives may lead to engine dam‐ age.◀ Viscosity grades for engine oilsWhen selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscositygrades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or enginedamage may o...

Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

2. Position the new wiper blade and press iton until it you hear it snap into place. 3. Fold the wipers in. Lamp and bulb replacement Hints Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐tion to vehicle safety.The manufacturer of the vehicle recommendsthat you entrust corresponding pro...

Front lights, bulb replacement Halogen headlights Headlights 1 Parking lights2 High beams/headlight flasher3 Low beams4 Turn signal5 Daytime running lights Accessing the turn signals and low beams Follow general instructions, refer to page 213 . In the wheel house, loosen the two bracketsand remove ...

High beams/headlight flasher 55-watt bulb, H7. 1. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen itfrom the holder and remove. 2. Pull the connector off the bulb. 3. Attach the connector to the new bulb. 4. First insert the bulb at the top with thestrap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,arrow 2. Make s...

Headlights 1 Parking lights / daytime running lights2 Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3 Turn signal Low beams and high beams are designed withxenon technology.The parking lights and daylight running lightsare made using LED technology.Contact your service center in the event of amalfunction. T...

Carefully pull back the wheel house panel,arrow 2. 2. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.Turn the bulb, arrow 2.Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐wise.Remove the bulb. 3. Insert the new bulb, connect the connectorand screw on the wheel house panel. Turn ...

arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp en‐gages in the rubber mount. 4. Screw the two nuts tight and mount thecover. Lights in the tailgate General information Follow general instructions, refer to page 213 . Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W Accessing the l...

Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by yourservice center or bring them to a recy‐cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position fortransport and storage. Secure the battery sothat it does not tip over during transport. Fuses Hints Replacing fusesNever attempt to rep...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

When the emergency request is receivedat the BMW Response Center, the BMWResponse Center contacts you and takesfurther steps to help you.Even if you are unable to respond, theBMW Response Center can take furthersteps to help you under certain circum‐stances.For this, data are transmitted to the BMWR...

Preparation Bodywork contact between vehiclesMake sure that there is no contact be‐ tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀ 1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐mation can be found on the battery. 2...

Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐tions of the individual braking systems mightlead to accidents.◀ Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. Towing Follow the towing instructions...

Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

3. Switch the engine off. 4. Switch on the ignition. Steptronic transmission: 1. Drive into the car wash. 2. Engage selector lever position N. 3. Switch the engine off.In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Control message is dis‐played. Do not turn off the ignition in the carwash...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 493 - II/15

Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Weights 328i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbskg 4,7602,159 Load lbskg 900408 Approved front axle load lbskg 2,160980 Approved rear axle load lbskg 2,7101,229 Approved roof load capacity lbskg 16575 Cargo area capacity cu ftLiters 27.5–61.5495–1,500 328d xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight l...

Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. Gasoline: 15.8/60Diesel: 15/57 Fuel quality, refer topage 188 Seite 238 Reference Technical data 238 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 493 - II/15

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 120 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 151 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 12...