BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon 2014- User Manual

dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ fromthose in your vehicle. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐pendix of the printed quick reference for thevehi...

Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publicationthoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐lowing warranties: ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect War‐ranty. ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. ▷ California E...

ness accounts — possibly with the assistanceof an expert.Additional functions that are contractuallyagreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐cating in an emergency, enable certain vehicledata to be transmitted from the vehicle. Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data ...

Cockpit Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also a...

16 Unlock hood   200 All around the center console 1 Headliner   15 2 Control Display   16 3 Ventilation   147 4 Hazard warning system   219 Central locking system   37 5 Glove compartment   159 6 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 7 Climate contr...

All around the headliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   219 2 Panoramic glass sunroof   45 3 Indicator lamp, front passengerairbag   97 4 Reading lamps   93 5 Interior lamps   93 Seite 15 Cockpit At a glance 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 925 793 - II/14

iDrive Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also app...

Buttons on controller Press the but‐ton Function MENU Open the main menu. Audio Open audio menu last lis‐tened to, switch between au‐dio menus. TEL Opens the Telephone menu. BACK Open previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press the button. The main me...

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

▷ For the input of upper/lower case lettersand numbers, it may be necessary toswitch via the controller to the correspond‐ing Input mode, refer to page 23 , e.g. when the spelling of upper and lower caseletters is identical. ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed onthe Control Display. ▷ Always en...

5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐lighted, and then press the controller. 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 t...

Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on theright side of the split screen, e.g., informationfrom the onboard computer.In the divided screen view, the so-called splitscreen, this information remains visible evenwhen you change to another menu. Switching the split s...

Deleting the button assignments 1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously forapprox. five seconds. 2. "OK" Entering letters and numbers General information 1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐bers. 2. Select additional letters or numbers ifneeded. 3. "OK": confirm the entry. ...

Voice activation system Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country varia...

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a telephone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 219 , in the vicinity of the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say comma...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment...

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 2 925 793 - II/14

Opening and closing Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. ...

Take the used battery to a recyclingcenter or to your service center. New remote controls New remote controls are available from theservice center. Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by yourservice center. Emergency detection of remote control It is possible to switch on...

▷ Triple turn signal activation: on/off. ▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐ting. ▷ Language on the Control Display. ▷ Daytime running lights: on/off. ▷ Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐mate control with enhanced features: set‐tings. ▷ Navigation: map views, route criteria, voiceoutp...

Importing profiles Existing settings and contacts are overwrittenwith the imported profile. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Import profile" 4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"USB interface: "USB device" Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make ind...

Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you findyourself in a dangerous situation. Press the button on the remote con‐trol for at least 3 seconds. To switch off the alarm: press any button. Opening the tailgate Press the button on the remote con‐trol for approx. 1 second. The tailgate opens a...

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the doorlock using the integrated key. The other doorsmust be unlocked or locked from the inside. Alarm system The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle islocked with the integrated key.The alarm system is triggered when the door isopened, if the vehicle was u...

Note the opening height of the tailgateThe tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearancewhen the tailgate opens; otherwise, damagemay result.Adjust the opening height of the tailgate ac‐cording to the given situation.◀ The tailgate opens automatically to the ad...

▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐gate.Pressing the button again stops the mo‐tion. The closing operation is interrupted: ▷ When starting the engine. ▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks. Keep the closing path clearMake sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, inju...

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote controlmust be located outside of the vehicle. ▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is notpossible until after approx. 2 seconds. ▷ The engine can only be started if the re‐mote control is in the vehicle. Comparison with ordinary remote control The functions can b...

Foot movement to be carried out Do not touch vehicleWith the foot motion, make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. fromhot exhaust system parts.◀ 1. Place in the center behind the vehicle,about an arm's length from the vehicle rear. ...

▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock" ▷ "Flash when lock/unlock" Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote controlcurrently in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the desired function: ▷ "Lock if no door is opened"The vehicle locks automatically a...

Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you findyourself in a dangerous situation. Press the button on the remote con‐trol for at least 3 seconds. To switch off the alarm: press any button. Switching off the alarm To terminate the alarm: ▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐trol. ▷ With ...

Power windows General information Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐jure themselves.◀ Opening ▷ Press the switch to the resistance point.The window opens while the switch i...

The window closes without pinch protec‐tion. Safety switch The safety switch in the driver's door can beused to prevent children, for example, fromopening and closing the rear windows usingthe switches in the rear. Switching on and off Press the button.The LED lights up if the safety func‐ tion is s...

Opening/closing the glass sunroof When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐scribed under Sliding visor. Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the switch twice insuccession in the desired direc‐tion past the resistance point.The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐s...

Adjusting Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also ...

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 lever and move the seat to the desiredtilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weightto the seat ...

Front seat heating Switching on Press the button once for each tem‐perature level. The maximum temperature is reached whenthree LEDs are lit.If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐cally with the temperature selected last.When ECO PRO, refer to pa...

One person per safety beltNever allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants orsmall children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀ Putting on the beltLay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to thebody as possible. Make sure that the bel...

Adjusting the height ▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, andpush the head restraint 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 ba...

Adjusting the height ▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, andpush the head restraint 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. F...

General information Two different driver's seat and exterior mirrorpositions can be stored and retrieved for eachremote control. Settings for the backrest widthand lumbar support are not stored in memory. Storing 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position. 3. Press the button. The LED in...

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, themirror setting is stored for the remote controlin use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐mote control, the position is automatically re‐trieved if the setting for this function is active. Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide t...

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 equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country ...

On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags After installing a child restraint fixing system inthe front passenger seat, make sure that thefront, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐senger side are deactivated.Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐matically, refer to page 97 . Deactiva...

1 Direction of travel2 Head restraint.3 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 necessary. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap betweenthe supports of the head rest...

Driving Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also ap...

driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remainsactive. Radio ready state Activate radio ready state: ▷ When the engine is running: press theStart/Stop button. Some electronic systems/power consumersremain ready for operation.The radio ready state switches off automati‐cally: ▷ After approx. 8 minu...

Set the parking brake and further securethe vehicle as required Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upwardand downward inclines, further secure the ve‐hicle, for example, by turning the steeringwheel in the direction of the curb. ◀ Before driving i...

The engine can only be stopped or startedvia the Start/Stop button. ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function isactivated. Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop, the vehiclecan be switched off permanently, e.g., whenleaving it. 1. Press the Start/St...

Switching on Press the wiper levers up.The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐sition when released. ▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.The wipers switch to intermittent operationwhen the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or pressonce beyond the resistance point....

Washer fluid General information Antifreeze for washer fluidAntifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly.Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐tion.Only keep it in the closed original containerand inaccessible to children.Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐...

N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. Thevehicle can roll.When the ignition is switched off, refer topage 62 , 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 e...

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 equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also ...

Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features 1 Fuel gauge   79 2 Speedometer3 Indicator/warning lamps   77 4 Tachometer   79 5 Engine oil temperature   79 6 Current fuel consumption   81 7 Electronic displays   76 8 Display/reset miles   80 Seite 75 Displays Controls 75 Online Edition for Par...

Electronic displays Overview, instrument cluster 1 Messages, e.g., Check Control   77 Time   80 Date   80 External temperature   80 Selection lists   84 Service requirements   81 Miles/trip miles   80 Computer   84 2 Transmission display   73 Gear shift indicator   82 3 Status, Driving Dynamics Cont...

Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features 1 Time   80 External temperature   80 Date   80 Selection list, such as for the radio   84 Speed limit detection   82 Computer   84 Miles/trip miles   80 Navigation display, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. Status,...

▷ "Owner's Manual" Display additional information about theCheck Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual. ▷ "Service request" Contact your service center. ▷ "Roadside Assistance" Contact Roadside Assistance. Hiding Check Control messages Press the onboard computer but...

Odometer and trip odometer Display ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. Show/reset kilometers Press the knob. ▷ When the ignition isswitched off, the time, theexternal temperature andthe odometer are displayed. ▷ When the ignition is switched on, the tripodometer is reset. External tempera...

Current fuel consumption Instrument cluster Displays the current fuel con‐sumption. You can checkwhether you are currently driv‐ing in an efficient and environ‐mentally-friendly manner. Instrum. cluster with enhanced features Displays the current fuel con‐sumption. You can checkwhether you are curre...

Ensure that the vehicle date and time are setcorrectly. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Service required" 4. "§ Vehicle inspection" 5. "Date:" 6. Adjust the settings. 7. Confirm.The entered date is stored. Automatic Service Request Data regarding the...

the navigation system and also displays speedlimits present on routes without signs. No Passing Information No Passing Information in the instrument clus‐ter displays the beginnings and ends of nopassing zones detected by the camera. Thesystem accounts for only the beginnings andends of No Passing z...

▷ When signs are concealed by objects. ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle infront of you. ▷ When driving toward bright lights. ▷ When the windshield behind the interiorrearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ered by a sticker, etc. ▷ In the event of incorrect detection by thecamera. ▷ If ...

Calling up information on the info display Press the onboard computer button on theturn signal lever.Information is displayed on the info display ofthe instrument cluster. Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turnsignal lever calls up the following informationon the 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 82 , function. Trip computer The vehicle features two...

▷ Driver assistance systems. Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed. Selecting displays in the Head-up Display 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-Up Display" 3. "Displayed information" 4. Select the desired displays in the Head-upDisplay. The settings are stored for ...

Lamps Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also appl...

3. "Pathway lighting:" 4. Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote controlcurrently in use. Automatic headlamp control Switch position : the low beams areswitched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. Theindicator lamp in the ins...

The system is not fully functional in situationssuch as the following, and driver interventionmay be necessary: ▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,such as fog or heavy precipitation. ▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such aspedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders andwagons; when driving cl...

Switching the interior lamps on and off Press the button. To switch off permanently: press the button forapprox. 3 seconds.Switch back on: press button. Reading lamps Press the button. Reading lamps are located at the front and rearnext to the interior lamps. Ambient light Depending on the equipment...

Safety Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also ap...

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 airbags. ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on thesteering wheel rim, ho...

When there is a malfunction, have theairbag system checked immediately When there is a malfunction, have the airbagsystem checked immediately; otherwise, thereis a risk that the system does not function asexpected in the event of an accident despitecorresponding severity of the accident.◀ Automatic ...

Detected child seats The system generally detects children seatedin a child seat, especially in the child seats thatwere required by NHTSA when the vehicle wasmanufactured. After installing a child seat,make sure that the indicator lamp for the frontpassenger airbags lights up. This indicatesthat th...

All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela‐tive to the tire inflation pressures stored duringthe last reset. One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure inthe indicated tire. All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure inseveral ...

If an identification is not possible, pleasecontact the service center. 2. Fix the flat tire. Run-flat tires Maximum speed You can continue driving with a damaged tireat speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: 1. Avoid sudden brakin...

temperature falls again. This behavior maycause a warning to be issued if temperaturesfall very sharply. Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes andthen lights up continuously. A CheckControl message is displayed. No flat tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected. Display in the following si...

Functional requirements The system must have been initialized whenthe tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐tion of the tire inflation pressure and afterevery tire or wheel change. Status display Th...

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tiresis correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may nothave been initialized. In this case, initializethe system.If an identification is not possible, pleasecontact the service center. 2. Rectify the flat tire. Run-flat tires Maximum speed You can continue driving w...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is located near the base of themirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rear view mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐cally active after each engine start...

Detection range Vehicles are observed when they are travelingin the same direction of movement if they arelocated within the detection range of the sys‐tem. At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is located near the base of themirror. Keep the windshield in the...

Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ing.Increase braking and distance. The vehicle flashes red and anacoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐ing.You are requested to intervene bybraking or making an evasive ma‐neuver. Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐tervene...

Display Warning stages Prewarning This warning is issued, for example, whenthere is the impending danger of a collision orthe distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. Acute warning with braking function Warning of the imminent danger of a collisionwhen the vehicle approaches another object ata re...

This may result in the warning not being is‐sued or being issued late.For example, the following situations may notbe detected: ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approachthem at high speed. ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front ofyou or sharply decelerating vehicles. ▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear...

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐ger of an accident occurring.◀ Detection range The detection capability of the camera is lim‐ited.This may result in the warning not being is‐sued or being issued late.For example, the following situations may notbe detected: ▷ Partially covered pedest...

Camera The camera is located near the base of themirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rear view mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The setting is stored for the remote controlcurrently in use. Display in...

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lightsup dimly. Before you change lanes after setting the turnsignal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐uations described above.The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirrorflashes and the steering wheel vibrates. Hints Personal responsibilityThe system ...

and the lamp in the mirror housing flashesbrightly.The warning stops when the turn signal isswitched off, or the other vehicle leaves thecritical zone. System limits The system may not be fully functional in thefollowing situations: ▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speedmuch faster than your own...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or cou...

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp goout. Indicator/warning lamps When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐played in the instrument cluster. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC isdeactivated. DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC inwhich forward momentum is...

Driving comfort Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This...

At a glance Buttons on the steering wheel Press thebutton Function System on/off, interrupt, refer topage 121 Maintaining/storing the speed,refer to page 122 Resume speed, refer topage 123 Reduce distance, refer topage 123 Increase distance, refer topage 123 Rocker switch:Maintaining/storing the spe...

The displays go out. The stored desired speedand distance are deleted. 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. ...

Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve, thespeed is reduced slightly in the curve, althoughcurves cannot be anticipated in advance.Therefore, drive into a curve at an appropriatespeed.In tight curves, situations may result due to therestricted detection range of the system inwhich a ...

▷ The marking does not light up: the systemis switched off. Brief status display Selected desired speed. If --- appears briefly on the display for CheckControl messages, it is possible that the sys‐tem requirements for operation are currentlynot met. PDC Park Distance Control The concept PDC support...

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, canmove into the blind area of the sensors beforeor after a continuous tone sounds. False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the followingconditions even though there is no obstaclewithin the detection range: ▷ In heavy rain. ▷ When sensors are very di...

Camera The camera lens is located in the handle of thetailgate. The image quality may be impaired bydirt.Clean the lens, refer to page 228 . Switching on/off Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage selector leverposition R.The rearview camera image is displayed if thesystem was sw...

Turning circle lines ▷ Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐age. ▷ Show the course of the smallest possibleturning circle on a level road. ▷ Only one turning circle line is displayed af‐ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐tain angle. Obstacle marking General information Marks for detected ...

Switch the system back on if necessary. Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayedon the Control Display. Guidelines at the bottom of the image showthe position of the front of the vehicle. Brightness With the Side View switched on: 1. "Brightness" 2. Turn the controller unt...

track line is continuously adjusted for thesteering wheel movement. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐uations: ▷ With a door open. ▷ With the tailgate open. ▷ With an exterior mirror folded in. ▷ In ...

Display on the Control Display System activated/deactivated Symbol Meaning Gray: the system is not available.White: the system is available butnot activated. The system is activated. Status display Depending on the appointment version, differ‐ent views of the status display are shown andare describe...

activated. When the system is deactivated,the displays on the Control Display areshown in gray. Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as wellLoud sounds outside and within the vehi‐ cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐ing assistant and PDC.Check the traffic situa...

Climate control Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. Thi...

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. Defrosting windows and removing condensation Direct the air distri...

▷ 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 of time in order to window fog‐ging.If the windows ...

Automatic climate control with enhanced features 1 Seat heating, left   51 2 Temperature, left3 AUTO program4 Display5 Maximum cooling6 Temperature, right7 Seat heating, right   51 8 Cooling function9 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 10 Air distribution, right11 Air flow, A...

Air flow, air distribution, and temperature arecontrolled automatically. Depending on the selected temperature,AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐ces, the air is directed to the windshield, sidewindows, upper body, and into the footwell.The cooling function, refer to page 146 , is switched o...

Manual air distribution Press the button repeatedly to selecta program: ▷ Upper body region. ▷ Upper body region and footwell. ▷ Footwell. ▷ Windows and footwell: driver's side only. ▷ Windows, upper body region and footwell:driver's side only. If the windows are fogged over, press theAUTO button to...

Toward red: warmer. Adjusting the ventilation ▷ Ventilation for cooling:Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐rection, such as if the vehicle interior is hotfrom the sun. ▷ Draft-free ventilation:Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. Ventilation in the rear ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous...

Interior equipment Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. T...

indicates that the button on the interiorrearview mirror has been programmed.The system can then be controlled by thebutton on the interior rearview mirror.If the LED does not flash faster after atleast 60 seconds, change the distance andrepeat the step. Several more attempts atdifferent distances m...

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 correspond‐ing to you...

The setting is stored automatically after ap‐proximately 10 seconds. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Opening Raise cover. Emptying Take out the insert. Lighter Danger of burnsOnly hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.Switch off the ignition and take ...

Front center console Raise the cap and remove the cover or ciga‐rette lighter. In the front passenger footwell The socket is located below the glove com‐partment. Rear center console Remove the cover. In the cargo area The socket is located on the left side in thecargo area. USB interface for data t...

Overview The USB interface is located in the glove com‐partment. Overview The USB interface is located in the center arm‐rest. Notes Observe the following when connecting: ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐nector into the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans orlamps to the USB...

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 the rear, arrow 2. Installing Slide the cargo cover in until it engages onboth sides with an audible click. Stowing If the ca...

Folding down the sides Reach into the recess and pull forward. Folding down the middle section Reach into the recess and pull forward. Partition net Do not let the partition net snap back intoplace Do not allow the partition net to snap back intoplace; otherwise, there is a danger of injury andthe p...

Storage compartments Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant....

Locking The glove compartment can be locked with anintegrated key. This prevents access to theglove compartment.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‐mediat...

Connection for an external audio device An external audio device, e.g.,an MP3 player, can be con‐nected via the AUX-IN port orthe USB audio interface in thecenter armrest. Storage compartment in the rear A storage compartment is located in the centerarmrest. Cupholders Hints Shatter-proof containers...

No heavy objectsDo not hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise, they may present a dangerto passengers during braking and evasive ma‐neuvers.◀ Storage compartments in the cargo area Net Small objects can be stowed in the nets on theleft and right sides. Hooks/multi-function hook A multi-functio...

▷ Between the telescopic rail and the retain‐ing strap. Securing the cargo between the telescopic railand the retaining strap: 1. Place the cargo against the telescopic rail. 2. Press button 1 and pass the retaining straparound the cargo, arrow 2. 3. Hook the retaining strap into the fixingpoint. 4....

Reversible floor panel The underside of the large cargo floor panel iscoated with a water- and dirt-repellent finish.Fold the cargo floor panel up, remove it and flipit over. Seite 164 Controls Storage compartments 164 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 925 793 - II/14

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 925 793 - II/14

Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or count...

Objects within the range of movement of the pedals No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mats, carpets, and any other objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;otherwise, the function of the pedals could beimpeded while driving and create the risk of anaccident.Do not place additi...

Loading Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also ap...

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...

Saving fuel Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This als...

In addition, context-sensitive instructions canbe displayed that assist in driving in a mannerthat optimizes fuel consumption.In the instrument display, the extension of therange achieved by this can be displayed as abonus range. At a glance The system includes the followingEfficientDynamics functio...

The bonus range is shown in the range display.The bonus range is automatically reset everytime the vehicle is refueled. Driving style In the tachometer, a mark in the bar display in‐dicates the current efficiency of the drivingstyle.Mark in the CHARGE area, arrow 1: display forenergy recovered by co...

"Consumption history" Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame Select the symbol. Resetting fuel consumption history 1. Open "Options". 2. "Reset consumption history" Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed. "EfficientDynamics info&#...

Display Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the bar display be‐low the tachometer is backlit inblue and is located at the zeropoint. The tachometer approxi‐mately indicates idle speed. The coasting point indicator is illuminated atthe zero point during coasting. Indications on the Control ...

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 2 925 793 - II/14

Refueling Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also ...

1. Raise 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 fuel ...

Fuel Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also appli...

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 ASTM D 975-xx.xx: comply with the current standard in eachcase. Use only Ultra-Low S...

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 least 2bottles of reducing agent.This corresponds to approx. 1 gallon. Tank for reducing a...

Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐hold waste unless this is permitted by localregulations. Reserve display 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 exh...

Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. Thi...

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, 328i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDr...

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 thewheels and tires checked right away; other‐wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.Drive carefully to the nearest service center.Have the vehicle towed or transported there.Otherwise, ...

Snow chains Fine-link snow chains Only certain types of fine-link snow chainshave been tested by the manufacturer of thevehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.Information about the approved snow chainsare available from the service center. Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equippedwit...

Engine compartment Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. ...

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 this work...

Engine oil Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also...

General information A detailed measurement is only possible withcertain engines. Requirements ▷ Vehicle is on level road. ▷ Manual transmission: shift lever in neutralposition, clutch and accelerator pedals notdepressed. ▷ Automatic transmission: selector lever inselector lever position N or P and a...

Approved oil types You can add oils with the following specifica‐tions: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Diesel engine BMW Longlife-04. Additional information about the approvedtypes of oils can be requested from the servicecenter. Alternative oil types If the approved engine oil...

Coolant Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also ap...

Maintenance Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This als...

Replacing components Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant....

Lamp and bulb replacement Hints Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐tion to vehicle safety.The manufacturer of the vehicle recommendsthat you entrust corresponding procedures tothe service center if you are unfamiliar withthem or they are not described here.You can obtain a se...

Front lamps, bulb replacement Halogen headlamps Headlamps 1 Parking lamps2 High beams/headlamp flasher3 Low beams4 Turn signal5 Daytime running lights Accessing the turn signals and low beams Follow general instructions, refer to page 208 . In the wheel house, loosen the two bracketsand remove the c...

Low beams 55-watt bulb, H7. 1. Turn the cap counterclockwise and re‐move. 2. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen itfrom the holder and remove. 3. Pull the connector off the bulb. 4. Attach the connector to the new bulb. 5. First insert the bulb at the top with thestrap, arrow 1, and then press ...

High beams/headlamp 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 su...

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. Lamps in the tailgate General information Follow general instructions, refer to page 208 . Reversing lamps: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.Inner brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, H21W Accessing the lamp...

▷ Navigation system: wait for the operabilityof the navigation. 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 d...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant....

if it can be established, are transmitted tothe BMW Response Center. ▷ If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐sponse Center can no longer be heard viathe speaker, you can nevertheless still beheard for the BMW Response Center. Initiating an Emergency Request automatically Under certain conditions, a...

If the first starting attempt is not success‐ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐other attempt in order to allow the dis‐charged battery to recharge. 3. Let both engines run for several minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐verse order. Check the battery and recharge if necessary. ...

Care Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This also appli...

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 Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐gaged and damages...

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 2 925 793 - II/14

Technical data Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series isdescribed in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in avehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalequipment or country variant. This...

Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank Gasoline: 15.8/60Diesel: 15/57 Fuel quality, refer topage 186 Seite 233 Technical data Reference 233 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 925 793 - II/14 328i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,760/2,159 Load lbs/kg 900/408 Approved front axle load ...

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 115 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 120 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 147 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 112 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 12...