BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon 2011- User Manual

5 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari-ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip-ment available with a spe...

Notes 6 California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur-nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California ...

7 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash ...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. At a glance Online Edition f...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 48 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor * 48 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 37 2 Opening and closing windows 36 5 Parking lamps 97 Low beams 97 Automatic headlamp co...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Displays for active cruise control * 64 5 Tachometer 71 6 Engine oil temperature * 72 Energy Control * 72 7 Display for > Clock 71 > Outside temperature 71 > Indicator and warni...

At a glan ce 13 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and ...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

iDrive 16 iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large num-ber of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the indi-vidual functions is described in connection wit...

At a glan ce 17 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Buttons on the controller Operating principle With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 55 , the following message is dis- played on the Control Display: To hide...

iDrive 18 Changing between panels After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can overlap.Move the controller to the left or right to change between the panels. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi-cate that additional panels can be op...

At a glan ce 19 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 4. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-lighted, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller. 6. Turn the controller...

iDrive 20 Selecting the display for the split screen content When the split screen is switched on, you can select the content displayed on the screen. 1. Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected. 2. Select the display. Programmable memory keys Certain iD...

At a glan ce 21 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Letters and numbers Entering letters and numbers 1. Turn the controller: select the letters or numbers. 2. Select additional letters or numbers if needed. 3. "OK": confirm t...

At a glan ce 23 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Calling up functions immediately via short commands Short commands enable you to perform certain functions immediately, irrespective of which menu item is selected, refer to page 25...

Opening and closing 26 Opening and closing Remote control Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the ba...

Co n tr o ls 27 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity > Settings for the display on the Control Dis-play and in the instrument cluster: > 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to page 79 > Date format, refer to page 80 > Brigh...

Opening and closing 28 Setting unlocking characteristics You can set whether only the driver's door or the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the button is pressed for the first time. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Unlock button" 4. Select a menu item: > "All doo...

Co n tr o ls 29 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.In vehicles without an ala...

Opening and closing 30 Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-tions in the door lock. Opening and closing: From inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the trunk...

Co n tr o ls 31 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Trunk lid/tailgate In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the trunk lid/tailgate. < Opening from inside Press the button: the trunk lid/...

Opening and closing 32 Opening manually Sports Wagon In the event of an electrical malfunction: 1. From the cargo area, swing the cover on the tailgate upward. 2. Pull the ring upward. The tailgate is unlocked. 3. Open the tailgate and close the cover again. The tailgate is locked as soon as it is p...

Opening and closing 34 Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control, refer to page 27 . > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Indicator lamp displays > The indicator lamp under the inside rear-view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-tem is arme...

Opening and closing 36 Malfunction Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition lock. Warning lamps The...

Co n tr o ls 37 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Convenient operation For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 27 or 29 . For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Acc...

Co n tr o ls 39 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 5. Insert the Allen wrench * supplied with the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 237 , into the opening provided. Move the glass roof in the desired direction. 6. Reinstall th...

Opening and closing 40 Comfort position In the comfort position, the roof is not com-pletely open, thus reducing wind noise in the passenger compartment.Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or closed completely, it stops in the comfort posi-tion. If desired, continue the movement by pressing ...

Adjustments 42 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To e...

Co n tr o ls 43 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control c...

Adjustments 44 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below. Lumbar support* You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.The upper hips and spinal column receive su...

Co n tr o ls 45 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Front active head restraints In a rear collision of a sufficient strength, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head. Do not use seat or head restraint covers that ...

Adjustments 46 Depending on the equipment version, it may be possible to fold down the outer rear head restraints as well. Only fold the head restraints down if no passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold up the head restraints before transporting pas-sengers in the rear. < Heated seats* Pres...

Co n tr o ls 47 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Call-up with the remote control The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use.You can select whether or not the seat is reset to that positio...

Adjustments 48 Damage to safety belts If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt system, including any belt tensioners or child restraint systems, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work done only by your BMW center or at a workshop that works according t...

Adjustments 50 Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected move-ment. < 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated positio...

Co n tr o ls 51 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening ...

Transporting children safely 52 Child seat security The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child restraint systems. To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all the ...

Transporting children safely 54 Fold the anchors and, if necessary, the head restraints * upward before use. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint holders. 3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to the anchor. 4. Push the head restraint...

Co n tr o ls 55 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the ignition lock Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on.Individual e...

Driving 56 Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-plays in the instrument cluster go out. Starting the engine Do not run the engine in enclosed areas; otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gase...

Co n tr o ls 57 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-tor lever to position P. 2. Press the start/stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing th...

Co n tr o ls 59 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Sport program and manual operation M/S Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended f...

Driving 60 Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden: 1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever....

Co n tr o ls 61 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor * 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps * 5 Setting ...

Driving 62 Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically * while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Sports Wagon: rear window wiper 1 Intermittent operation. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to contin-uous operation. 2 Cleaning t...

Driving 64 Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button, arrow 4 . The last stored speed is resumed and maintained.In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving stability control systems are intervening > In cars with manual transmi...

Co n tr o ls 65 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Braking sensation > If you step on the brake pedal while the sys-tem is braking, pedal sensation will be slightly different from the usual. > Possible noises during automatic ...

Driving 66 Increasing desired speed Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1 , until the desired speed is displayed. > Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h. > Each time the lever is tapped bey...

Driving 68 Warning lamps The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. Active cruise con- trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ahead. This indicator does not release you from your responsibilit...

Co n tr o ls 69 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity System limitations Always remember that the range and abil-ity of the system does have physical limi- tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is ...

Driving 70 Swerving vehicles When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not rec-ognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle. When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to maintain the select...

Co n tr o ls 71 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Controls overview Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Outside temperature display and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer Knob in the inst...

Controls overview 72 Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addition, a message will appear on the Control Display.Check coolant level, refer to page 230 . Energy Control* Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to...

Co n tr o ls 73 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Computer Displays in the instrument cluster Calling up information Press the button in the turn indicator lever.The following items of information are dis-played in the order listed...

Controls overview 74 Displays on the Control Display The computer can also be opened via iDrive. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Displays on the "Onboard info": > Cruising range > Distance from destination > Estimated time of arrival if...

Co n tr o ls 75 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming selected display or set val-ues > Calling up c...

Controls overview 76 Units of measure Setting the units of measure You can change the units for fuel consumption, route/distance, temperature and pressure. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. Select the desired menu item. 4. Select the desired unit. The settings are stored for the r...

Controls overview 78 Entering deadlines for legally required inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 80 ; otherwise, the effec- tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Service...

Co n tr o ls 79 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26 . Setting the time In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h mode...

Controls overview 80 Date Setting the date In the instrument cluster To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below. 1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa-nied by the date and the...

Controls overview 82 Via iDrive 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Check Control" 4. Select the text message. Speed limit You can enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if y...

Co n tr o ls 83 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Settings on the Control Display Language on the Control Display Setting the language 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Language:" 4. Select the desired l...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 84 Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle. To measure th...

Co n tr o ls 85 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity System limitations Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 86 Deactivating DSC Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi-cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no lon...

Co n tr o ls 87 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Hill Descent Control HDC* HDC is a downhill driving assistant that controls your speed on steep downhill gradients and makes it even easier to control your BMW's handling under thes...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 88 Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The system does not measure the actual infla-tion pressure in the tires.The system detects a tire pressure loss due to speed comparisons among the individual wheels as you drive.In the event of pressure loss, the rolling...

Co n tr o ls 89 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or subs...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 90 Status display The current status of the TPM Tire Pressure Monitor can be displayed on the Control Dis-play, e.g. whether or not the TPM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM" The status i...

Co n tr o ls 91 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. > There is a flat tir...

Co n tr o ls 93 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Servotronic* The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the wheels relative to the vehi-cle speed.At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted,...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 94 Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection. <...

Co n tr o ls 95 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the front pas-senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front a...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 96 Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, refer to page 55 , the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational. Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not ligh...

Co n tr o ls 97 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off, daytime running lights 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights 2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control * , ...

La mps 98 Activating/deactivating welcome lamps 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Welcome light" Welcome lamps are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use. Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the l...

Co n tr o ls 99 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity High beams/roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps * Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the...

La mps 100 System limitations The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg- ment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, manually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk. < The system is not fully functional in...

Co n tr o ls 101 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on. 1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly un...

Co n tr o ls 103 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Automatic climate control Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All y...

Climate 104 Adjusting air volume manually To be able to manually adjust the air volume, switch off the AUTO program first. Press the left side of the button to reduce the air volume. Press the right side of the button to increase it.The air volume may be reduced or the blower may be switched off ent...

Climate 106 Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation provides ventilation to the passenger compartment and lowers its temperature, if necessary. It is ready for use at any outside temperature, as of radio readiness.The parked car ventilation remains switched on for approx. 30 mi...

Co n tr o ls 107 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmit-ters for var...

Practical interior accessories 108 You can operate the device while the ignition is switched on. If the device fails to function even after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original...

Co n tr o ls 109 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Digital compass* 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you are driving. Operating principle You can call up various f...

Practical interior accessories 110 Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations: > An incorrect compass direction is shown. > The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does. > Not all compass directions...

Co n tr o ls 111 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Locking To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-grated key of the remote control, refer to page 26 . USB interface for data transmission Port for importing and exporting data o...

Practical interior accessories 112 Storage compartments inside the vehicle Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find compartments beside the steering col-umn * , in the front doors and in the center con- sole * . There are nets * on the front-seat backrests. Clothes hooks There are clothe...

Co n tr o ls 113 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out. Hold or touch the hot cigaret...

Practical interior accessories 114 Sedan: Through-loading system* Opening 1. Open the belt lock of the rear center safety belt. To do so, press the red button in the belt lock 2 using the latch plate 1 . 2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt into the specially designated fixture on the re...

Co n tr o ls 115 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you with a way to attach cargo area nets * or draw straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 126 . Sports Wagon: Cargo are...

Practical interior accessories 116 Partition net Do not let the partition net retract; other-wise, there is a risk of danger and the par- tition net could be damaged. < Use the loop strap to pull the partition net out of the casing. Grip the bar on both ends and insert it into the retaining fixtu...

Co n tr o ls 117 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity > Folding, removable box * under the floor panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items > Stowage compartment under the floor panel > Insertable dividers * and removable storage tra...

Practical interior accessories 118 Ski bag* The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6.9 ft 10 in/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft 10 in/2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacit...

Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Things to remember when driving 122 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle. Engine and differential Always ...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 123 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking maneuvers. To do so, keep an adequate dis-tance between you and the vehicle in front of you. A defensive and smooth dri...

Things to remember when driving 124 Diesel particulate filter* The diesel particulate filter collects soot parti-cles and burns them periodically at high tem-peratures. This cleaning process takes several minutes. During cleaning, you may notice that the engine temporarily runs less smoothly and tha...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 125 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applica...

Things to remember when driving 126 Load The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-gage can be transported. Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for-ward as possible, ideally dire...

Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Navigation system 130 Navigation system General information With the help of satellites and vehicle sensors, the navigation system is able to ascertain the precise position of the vehicle and reliably guide you to any destination you enter. Enter data only when the vehicle is sta-tionary, and always...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 131 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination from address bo...

Destination entry 132 To delete letters: > To delete individual letters:Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller. > To delete all letters:Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller for an extended period. To enter spaces: > Select the symbol. The list...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 133 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Entering a house number You can enter any house number stored in the navigation data for the street. 1. "House number" 2. Select the digits. 3. Change to the list of house ...

Destination entry 134 Storing the position Your current position can be stored in the address book. 1. "Navigation" 2. Open "Options". 3. "Store position as contact" or "Add position to contact". 4. Depending on the selection, select an exist-ing contact from the list...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 135 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Deleting the last destinations 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations" 3. Highlight the destination. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Delete entry" or "Del...

Destination entry 136 Destination entry via BMW Assist* A connection is established to the BMW Con-cierge service, refer to page 196 . 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter address" 3. Open "Options". 4. "BMW Assist dest. entry" Entering special destinations by name 1. "Navig...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 137 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Specifying the street If the system cannot recognize a street, it dis-plays a street name in the vicinity or the coordi-nates of the destination. Interactive map In the interactive...

Destination entry 138 Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit-ies may be suggested. Identical-sounding towns/cities that can-not be distinguished by the system are compiled in a separate list and shown as a town/city followed by three dots. If necessary, select this entry with { Yes } . Then sele...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 139 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Starting the trip After all intermediate destinations have been entered:"Start guidance" Storing a trip Up to 30 created trips can be stored in the trip list. 1. Open "...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 141 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 5. Select additional route criteria, if desired. Where possible, the selected criteria will be avoided on the route. > Avoid highways where possible:"Avoid highways" >...

Destination guidance 142 Gas station recommendations The remaining range is calculated and gas sta-tions along the route are recommended. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" 3. "Recommended refuel"A list of gas stations is displayed. 4. Select a gas station. 5. Select the ...

Destination guidance 144 Traffic bulletins* You can display the traffic bulletins from radio stations that broadcast the TMC (Traffic Mes-sage Channel) of a traffic information service. This information from the traffic information service is continuously updated on the basis of measurement data fro...

Destination guidance 146 Traffic bulletins during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not "Dynamic guidance" is selected, refer to page 141 . During destination guidance, traffic obstruc-tions on the route are taken into consideration.Information on sources...

Entertainment Operation of the radio, CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

On/off and tone 152 Volume > "Speed volume": adjustment of volume depending on driving speed > "PDC" * : volume of the PDC signal tone rel- ative to the entertainment sound output > "Gong": volume of the signal tone, e.g. for the "Fasten safety belts" reminde...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 153 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Radio Your radio is designed for reception of the fol-lowing stations: > FM and AM > HD Radio * > Satellite radio * Selecting a station Press the button if the sound outpu...

Radi o 154 Storing stations Via iDrive 1. "Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" 3. Select the desired station. 4. Press the controller for an extended period. 5. Select the desired memory location. The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use. Via programmable memory key...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 155 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Displaying additional information Some stations broadcast additional information on the current track, such as the name of the artist. 1. Select the desired station. 2. Open "O...

Satellite radio 156 Satellite radio General information The channels are offered in predefined pack-ages. The packages must be enabled by tele-phone. Navigation bar overview The functions of the navigation bar symbols can also be stored on the programmable memory buttons, refer to page 20 . Managing...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 157 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 4. "Manage subscription" The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. 5. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan-nels. Selecting a channel You can...

Satellite radio 158 Changing the list view The list view changes every time the first sym-bol on the navigation bar is pressed.Information on the channel is displayed. Selecting a category 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Category" 4. Select the desired category. Timeshift...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 159 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list. Available favorites are artist, track, game, league and team. Storing the artist, track or game It is only...

Satellite radio 160 Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a selected region is broadcast every few minutes. Selecting a region 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Set jump" 5. Select the desired region. The region is stored for the remote...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 161 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity CD/DVD player and CD changer CD/DVD playback Inserting a CD/DVD Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the labeled side facing up. The CD/DVD is drawn in automatically.Playback star...

CD/DVD player and CD changer 162 Audio playback Selecting a track using the button Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track is reached. Selecting a track using iDrive Audio CDs 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired CD...

CD/DVD player and CD changer 164 Video menu To open the Video menu: 1. Turn the controller during playback. 2. Press the controller when "Back" is dis-played. The Video menu is displayed: In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases every time the controller is pressed. To stop, start playba...

CD/DVD player and CD changer 166 CD changer* The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the left side panel in the cargo area. Sedan Sports Wagon Removing the CD magazine To insert or remove CDs from the CD magazine, you must first remove it from the CD changer: 1. Push the cover to one side, arrow 1 ...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 167 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Notes BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser prod- ucts. Do not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise, severe eye damage can result.Do not use...

Music collection 168 Music collection Storing music The music tracks from CDs, DVDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection in the vehicle and played from there. > Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com-pressed audio format when they are stored. If available, information on the a...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 169 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Interrupting storage 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. "Storing..." 4. "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at a...

Music collection 170 4. Select the desired category. 5. To select the desired entry: > Open "A-Z search" and enter the desired entry. or > Select the desired entry from the list. 6. Select additional categories if desired.The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order.Not all catego...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 171 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed. The first track is played automatically, if possible. 4. To select tracks, change directories i...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 173 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity External devices At a glance AUX-IN port You can connect an external audio device, for instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can adju...

External devices 174 USB audio interface*/ extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone* It is possible to connect external audio devices/mobile phones. They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers. Options for connecting external devices > Connect...

External devices 176 Restarting a track search "New search" Playback lists To open playback lists. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "External devices" 3. Select the symbol. 4. "Playlists" Current playback List of tracks currently being played. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "...

Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone, BMW Assist and TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Te lephone 180 Telephone The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full preparation package mobile phone. After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone via the iDrive, the buttons on the steering wheel or using voice commands * . Once a mobile phone has ...

181 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Start-up Pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle The following prerequisites must be met: > Compatible mobile phone: the mobile phone is supported by the full preparation pack...

Te lephone 182 Pairing Depending on your mobile phone, you will see messages, first on the mobile phone display or on the iDrive, requesting you to enter the same Bluetooth passkey previously determined by you. 8. Enter the Bluetooth passkey.Depending on the mobile phone, you will have approx. 30 se...

183 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Unpairing the mobile phone from the vehicle 1. "Telephone" 2. "Bluetooth (telephone)" 3. Highlight the mobile phone that is to be unpaired. 4. Open "Options"...

Te lephone 184 Operation via iDrive You can operate the following functions using iDrive: > Accepting/rejecting calls > dialing phone numbers > Selecting phone numbers from the phone book > Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from the list of received calls > Ending a call When the i...

Te lephone 186 Phone book The phone book accesses the contacts * and shows all contacts for which a phone number has been stored. The entries can be selected to make a call. 1. "Telephone" 2. "Phone book" All contacts with a phone number are displayed. A symbol indicates the storage ...

187 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Redialing The eight phone numbers dialed last are stored. Dialing the number via iDrive 1. "Telephone" 2. "Redial" 3. Select the desired entry.The connection is est...

Te lephone 188 Displaying messages 1. "Telephone" 2. "Messages" 3. Select the desired message. My Info To start destination guidance: 1. Select the message that contains the desired destination. 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest.". To dial the number in the ...

189 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Operation by voice commands* The concept > You can operate your mobile phone without having to take a hand off the steering wheel. > { ... } Verbal instructions to use with t...

Te lephone 190 Adjusting the volume of the instructions You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the system: Turn the button during an instruction.This volume for the instructions is maintained, even if the other audio sources are set to mini-mum volume.The setting is stored for the remot...

Te lephone 192 Inserting/removing the snap-in adapter* 1. Press button 1 and remove the cover. 2. Insert the snap-in adapter in the front and press it downward until it engages. To remove the snap-in adapter:Press button 1 . Inserting mobile phone 1. If applicable, remove the protective cap from the...

193 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Contacts You can create and edit contacts. The contacts from the mobile phone * are displayed as well if this function is supported by the mobile phone. The addresses can be used a...

195 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity BMW Assist BMW Assist* BMW Assist provides a number of different ser-vices. For example, the position data of the vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center when ...

BMW Assist 196 TeleService* TeleService supports communication with your BMW center. > Data on the vehicle's service requirements can be sent directly to the BMW center. In this way, the BMW center can plan its work in advance. This shortens the duration of the service appointment. > In the ev...

197 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Roadside Assistance" 3. "Start service" TeleService Diagnosis* TeleService Diagnosis...

BMW Assist 198 Starting BMW Search 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "BMW Search" 3. Select "OK", if necessary. The BMW Search start page is displayed. Using BMW Search To select and display content: > Turn the controller to highlight an element. > Press the controller to display an e...

199 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Starting a Service Request 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Service Request" 3. "Start service" Automatic Service Request* The TeleService data necessary for servicing t...

Mobility This section helps you maintain your car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and roadside assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Refueling 202 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refu-eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a message will be displayed. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-tainers in your vehicle...

M o bi lity 203 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels, follow the safety instructions provided at filling stations; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property dam...

Refueling 204 BMW Advanced Diesel: required fuel Ultra-low sulfur diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with low sulfur content:Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a. Refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel only. The percentage of biodiesel in the fuel must not exceed 5 %; this type of f...

M o bi lity 205 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Diesel exhaust fluid at the minimum level Even if the display indicates -- mls, the engine continues running if it is not switched off and if all other requirements continue to be ...

Refueling 206 Refilling quantity Refilling quantity when the reserve display first appears:Approx. 1 US gallon/3.7 liters Opening the diesel exhaust fluid reservoir 1. Remove the cover in the bumper by press-ing on it, see arrow. 2. Place the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool k...

M o bi lity 207 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t After refilling diesel exhaust fluid Wrong fluid If you add the wrong fluid, e.g. antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the engine; otherwise, there is a danger of fire. < C...

Wheels and tires 208 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres-sure. Check th...

M o bi lity 209 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 323i, for Canada only Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds incl...

Wheels and tires 210 Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 39/270 - Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 46/320 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 257 . Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds ...

M o bi lity 211 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those excee...

M o bi lity 213 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328xi Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exce...

Wheels and tires 214 Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal wi...

M o bi lity 215 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335xi Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exce...

Wheels and tires 216 Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335d Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal wi...

M o bi lity 217 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Sports Wagon: tire inflation pressures for the 328i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including thos...

M o bi lity 219 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Sports Wagon: tire inflation pressures for the 328xi Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including tho...

M o bi lity 221 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed code letter Q = up to 100 mph or...

Wheels and tires 222 heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev...

M o bi lity 223 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Tire age For various reasons, such as the development of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace-ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the tires.The ma...

Wheels and tires 224 Recommended tire brands Certain makes of tire are recommended by BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall of the tire.When properly used, these tires meet the high-est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics...

M o bi lity 225 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Under the hood Do not work on the car unless you pos-sess the necessary technical knowledge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-lines, have any work on the vehicle perf...

Under the hood 226 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Gasoline engine: expansion tank for cool-ant, refer to page 230 Diesel engine: the expansion tank is located on the other side of the vehicle 2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer to pag...

M o bi lity 227 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions. Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick* 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface ...

Under the hood 228 Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked.This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move. 3 Oil level down to minimum:Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no more than 1 US quar...

M o bi lity 229 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without delay. < > "Measurement inactive. Have this checked."Do not add engine oil. You can continue your ...

Under the hood 230 Coolant Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause burns. < Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Not all commercially available additives are suit-able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable additives. Only u...

M o bi lity 231 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The objective is to optimize efforts with r...

Maintenance 232 Socket for Onboard Diagnosis OBD On the driver's side is an OBD socket for check-ing components relevant to the composition of the vehicle's emissions. Emissions The warning lamp lights up:The vehicle is producing higher emis-sions. The trip can be continued. Have the car checked as ...

M o bi lity 233 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Care Care products Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-cantly to the value retention of your BMW.BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your vehicle with products that ar...

Care 234 Steam jets/high-pressure washers When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, ensure that you maintain suffi- cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed a temperature of 140 7 /60 6 . Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or temperature can lead to component damage or water ...

M o bi lity 235 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Light-alloy wheels For technical reasons, dust is generated during braking that is deposited on the light-alloy wheels. Remove the dust regularly using acid-free rim cleaner. Do no...

Care 236 Displays To clean displays, e.g. of the radio or instrument cluster, use a cleaning cloth for displays or a soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Avoid applying excessive pressure when cleaning the displays; otherwise, damage may occur. < Do not use chemical or abrasive house-hold cleanin...

M o bi lity 237 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Replacing components Onboard vehicle tool kit Sedan The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a com-partment on the right-hand side of the cargo area. Remove the cover. Sports Wago...

Replacing components 238 Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-ing your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here. Never to...

M o bi lity 239 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 3. Turn the bulb approx. 90°, see arrow, and take it out. 4. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and reconnect the plug. 5. Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops. 6. Reattach...

Replacing components 240 Access to the lamps The high-beam headlamp can be accessed from the engine compartment, whereas the low-beam headlamp is accessed through a flap in the wheel well. 1 Cover for high-beam headlamp 2 Cover for low-beam headlamp 3 Turn signal bulb socket To remove the covers: 1....

M o bi lity 243 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 2. Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see arrow, and pull out. 3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace-ment. 4. Re-engage the bul...

Replacing components 244 Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as standard. This eliminates the need to change a wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.For information on continuing to drive with a damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on page 89 . The symbol iden...

M o bi lity 245 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Power failure After a temporary power loss, the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will ...

Giving and receiving assistance 246 Giving and receiving assistance Emergency Request* Conditions for an Emergency Request: > Full preparation package mobile phone: this equipment makes it possible to send an Emergency Request even if no mobile phone is paired with the vehicle. > BMW Assist is...

Giving and receiving assistance 248 Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the bat-tery. 2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-cle. 3. Switch off any consumers in ...

Giving and receiving assistance 250 With a tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut. To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as a...

Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system and an index that will help you find information most quickly. Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Technical data 254 Technical data Engine data Sedan Sports Wagon 323i (Canada) 328i/xDrive 335i/xDrive 335d Displacement cu in/cm μ 152.4/2,497 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 182.6/2,993 Number of cylinders 6 6 6 6 Maximum power output hp 200 230 300 265 at engine speed rpm 6,000 6,500 5,800 4,200 Maximum ...

Refere nce 255 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Dimensions Sedan All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10...

Technical data 256 Sports Wagon All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.328i xDrive width with mirrors: 79.3 inches/2,013 mm. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 582 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Refere nce 257 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Weights Sedan Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. 323i (Canada) 328i 328i xDrive Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,3...

Technical data 258 Sports Wagon Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Capacities 328i 328i xDrive Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,630/2,100 4,872/2,210 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,696/2,130 4,916/2,230 Load lbs/kg 1,058/48...

Refere nce 259 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Short commands for the voice activation system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important s...

Refere nce 261 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Presets Telephone Navigation General information Function Command Opening the stored stations { Presets } Choosing a stored station { Select preset } Selecting a stored station { P...

Short commands for the vo ice activation system 262 Map Split screen* settings Destination guidance with intermediate destinations Displaying the last destinations { Last destinations } Opening the traffic bulletins { Traffic Info } Special destinations { Points of interest } Function Command Functi...

Short commands for the vo ice activation system 264 Settings Vehicle Equipment Function Command Opening the main menu { Main menu } Opening the settings { Settings } Opening the options { Options } Settings on the Control Display { Control display } Opening the time and date settings { Time and date...

Everything from A to Z 266 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 85 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 64 Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 246 Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate control 105 Active Cruise Control– indicator lamp 67 – malfunction 68 – se...

Everything from A to Z 268 Care 233 – automatic car washes 233 – care products 233 – carpets 235 – CD/DVD drives 236 – chrome parts 234 – displays 236 – exterior 233 – fine wood parts 235 – headlamps 234 – high-pressure washer 234 – interior 235 – leather 235 – light-alloy wheels 235 – paintwork 234...