BMW 330Ci- User Manual

5 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e 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 av...

Notes 6 to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. < Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by...

7 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele-phone the toll...

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 ba8_E9293_US.boo...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 2 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 47 3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor * 47 1 Opening and closing windows 37 4 Parking lamps 90 Low beams 90 Automatic headlamp control * 90 Adaptive Head Light * 92 5 Fog lam...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Displays for active cruise control * 60 5 Tachometer 66 6 Engine oil temperature 67 7 Display for > Clock 66 > Outside temperature 66 > Indicator and warning lamps 75 8 Display ...

At a g la n c e 13 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-ious combinations and colors in both the indica-tor area 1 and the display ...

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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 g la n c e 17 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Menu overview Communication > Telephone * > BMW Assist * or TeleService * Navigation > Navigation system > Onboard information, e.g. for displaying the...

iDrive 18 Calling up menu items in the start menu As of radio readiness, refer to page 52 : Via the start menu you can call up the four menu items of Communication, Navigation, Entertain-ment and Climate by moving the controller for-wards, backwards, to the left or to the right.You can call up the m...

At a g la n c e 19 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Operating principle at a glance The following is a general description of opera-tions using iDrive. For an exemplary step-by-step application refer to Setting the ...

iDrive 20 Status information 1 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD or > Telephone * in "Communication": Name of the connected mobile phone, network search or no network > "BMW Assist" * : Active voice connection with a BMW Assist service 2 Entertainment audio output off ...

At a g la n c e 21 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Switching assistance window on/off 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con-troller. 2. Select "Assist. window ...

Vo ic e c o mm an d s y st em 22 Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems with-out removing your hands from the steering wheel.Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. It is not neces-sary to ...

Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing Keys/remote controls 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 ...

Co n tr o ls 29 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity > Brightness of the Control Display, refer to page 79 > Language on the Control Display, refer to page 78 > Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-tan...

Opening and closing 30 4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-ler. 5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-troller. 6. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-troller. 7. Select a menu item: > "All doors"Press the button once to unlock the entire vehic...

Co n tr o ls 31 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 5. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-troller. 6. Select the desired signal. 7. Press the controller. The signal is activated. Malfunctions The remote...

Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing: from inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti-vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.You can also set the situations in which the car locks:iDrive, for operating princip...

Opening and closing 36 Locking Touch the surface, arrow 2 , with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the button. To preserve the battery, please make sure that the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle. < Convenient closure Fo...

Co n tr o ls 37 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1. Take the integrated key out of the remote control, refer to page 28 . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-ing up. 4. Press the...

Opening and closing 38 Raising Press the switch. > The closed glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly. > The open glass sunroof automatically trav-els into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open. Opening, closing > Push the switch backwards to th...

Adju stmen ts 40 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...

Adju stmen ts 42 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below. Longitudinal adjustment from outside/behind* To move the front seats forward or backward from outside or from one of the rear seats: press the front or rea...

Co n tr o ls 43 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. < Front seats Height adjustment > To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the butto...

Adju stmen ts 44 Seat with electrical longitudinal adjustment Convenient entry The convenient entry feature includes a mem-ory function for the longitudinal adjustment and backrest angle. 1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward. 2. Press the front end of the button, arrow 2 , until the seat h...

Co n tr o ls 45 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-tions are stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Automatic call-up The driver's seat position last stored is s...

Adju stmen ts 46 Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.The upper belt anchor is suitable...

Co n tr o ls 47 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Mirrors Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more convex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not g...

Adju stmen ts 48 Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, or an accident may result from any unexpected movement. < 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi-tion. 3. Swing ...

Co n tr o ls 49 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 6. Select a button, if appropriate, and press the controller. You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button. Operating a function Briefly pr...

Transporting children safely 50 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 the doors, for example. < Children always in the rear Accident research has shown tha...

Co n tr o ls 51 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle 2. Remove the child-restraint system. 3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way. Child-restraint syst...

Driving 52 Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on.Individual electrical consumers can operate. > The electric steering wheel lock disen-gages audibly. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before you move the...

Co n tr o ls 53 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Starting the engine Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases c...

Driving 54 Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The handbrake is still applied.Indicator lamp for Canadian mod...

Co n tr o ls 55 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Displays in the instrument cluster P R N D DS M1 to M6The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode. Changing selector lever pos...

Driving 56 gear selected appears briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. Shifting gears via shift paddles* on the steering wheel > To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles....

Co n tr o ls 57 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point.The turn signals flash three times.You can activate or deactivate this function.iDrive...

Driving 58 Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3 . The LED goes out. Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation. < Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull t...

Driving 60 Warning lamp The warning lamp comes on when cruise control has been automatically deactivated by engaging the hand- brake or as a result of DSC intervening. A mes-sage appears on the Control Display. Resuming a speed stored beforehand Briefly press the button, arrow 4 . the stored speed i...

Driving 62 e.g. when quickly approaching a truck or when another vehicle swerves into your lane, cannot be compensated for by the system. < Increasing in increments Repeatedly tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1 , until the desired speed is reached. > Each time the lever i...

Driving 64 desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not pos-sible to resume a stored speed. Radar sensor The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt, snow or ice. If necessary, clean the radar sensor l...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 66 Everything under control 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 instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while the ignition is switched...

Co n tr o ls 67 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-p...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 70 Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming selected display or set val-ues > Calling up computer information 67 3 When the lights are switched on: instrument lighting bright...

Co n tr o ls 71 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 6. Select the desired measurement unit and press the controller. Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are...

Co n tr o ls 73 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 7. Select "Set service date" and press the controller. The month is highlighted. 8. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 9. Press the controller to ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 74 3. Turn the controller until "Display settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. If necessary, move the controller forwards to move the highlight marker to the upper-most field. 5. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected and press the c...

Co n tr o ls 75 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa-nied by the date and the word "...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 76 Explanatory text messages Text messages at the lower edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps. For most Check Control messages, you can view more information later, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and ho...

Co n tr o ls 77 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Viewing stored Check Control messages 1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accom...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 78 4. Select "Limit" and press the controller. Setting or changing the limit 1. Select speed value and press the controller. 2. Turn the controller to set the limit. 3. Press the controller to apply the setting. Applying your current speed as limit Select "...

Co n tr o ls 79 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 5. Select "Text language" and press the con-troller. You can switch to another language for the display texts and navigation mes-sages. 6. Select and activ...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 80 Technology for driving comfort and safety PDC Park Distance Control* 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...

Co n tr o ls 81 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 5. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-troller. The PDC screen is activated. The display is shown on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated....

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 82 Activating DSC Press the button again; the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out. To control If the indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces.If the indicator lamps are on: DSC is deactivated. DTC Dynamic Tractio...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 84 distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines: > With a light load: 1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km > With a medium load: 2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 90 miles...

Co n tr o ls 85 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Gray The system cannot detect a puncture.Possible reasons for this: > TPM is being reset > Temporary malfunction caused by systems or devices using the same ...

Co n tr o ls 87 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Active steering* The concept Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move-ments. It also varies the steering for...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 88 Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 40 to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection. < The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot p...

Co n tr o ls 89 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity dance with whether and how the front passen-ger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are acti-vated or deactivated. > ...

La mp s 90 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off and daytime running light 1 Parking lamps and daytime running light 2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control * , daytime run- ning light, welcome lamps and Adaptive Head Light * Parking lamps In switch position 1 , the f...

Co n tr o ls 91 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller. 5. Select "Auto. headlamps" and press the controller. 6. Select a menu item: > "Sensitive"...

La mp s 92 5. Select "Daytime running light" and press the controller. The daytime running light is switched on. Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle an...

La mp s 94 Reading lamps There are reading lamps at the front and rear * , next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button. ba8_E9293_US.book Seite 94 Freitag, 5. Mai 2006 1:02 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 346 - © 05/06 BMW AG

Co n tr o ls 95 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Climate 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air to the upper body area Draft-free ventilation 98 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air distribution, ...

Climate 96 Automatic climate control Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort-able for you.The following sections infor...

Co n tr o ls 97 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Maximum cooling At outside temperatures above 32 7 /0 6 and when the engine is running, you obtain a maximum cooling effect as soon as possible. The automatic clim...

Climate 98 Via the button* on the steering wheel You can switch quickly between the recircu-lated-air mode and the previous mode using an individually programmable button on the steer- ing wheel, refer to page 11 . Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger com-partmen...

Co n tr o ls 99 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 2 Use the knurled wheel to smoothly open and close the air vents 3 Use the lever to change the direction of the airflow Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The m...

Climate 100 6. Select the time and press the controller. The first time setting is selected. 7. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The next setting is highlighted. 9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the last adjustment, the time is stored....

Co n tr o ls 101 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e 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 tra...

Practical interior accessories 102 The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.You can operate the system when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on. If the system fails to function even after repeated programming, che...

Co n tr o ls 103 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Refer to the world map with compass zones below. To set a compass zone, press the adjustment button on the bottom of the interior rearview mirror with a pointed o...

Practical interior accessories 104 Roller sun blind* Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind. Glove compartment Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. To prevent injury in the event of an acci-dent while the vehicle is being drive...

Co n tr o ls 105 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Ventilated storage compartment The storage compartment in the center armrest can be ventilated: slide the switch backwards.The temperature is controlled via the k...

Practical interior accessories 106 Front Opening Briefly press the center of the cover. Closing Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cup holder. Rear There are two additional cup holders in the rear center armrest. Press the front of the armrest. Ashtray, front Opening Push the ridg...

Co n tr o ls 107 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Ashtray, rear Opening Push the ridge on the cover. Emptying Lift out the insert. Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW, you can use electrical devices such...

Practical interior accessories 108 Storage compartments inside the cargo bay Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can be found in the cargo bay: > Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack-ets, depending on vehicle equi...

Co n tr o ls 109 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Secure the ski bag in the manner described, otherwise it could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-ing or sudden swerving. < To store the ...

Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips ba8_E9293_US.book Seite 111 Freitag, 5. Mai 2006 1:02 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 346 - © 05/06 BMW AG

Things to re memb er wh en drivin g 112 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 Alw...

D riv in g ti ps 113 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity device can influence one another. In addition, there is no assurance that the radiation which results from transmission will be dissipated from the vehicle interi...

Things to re memb er wh en drivin g 114 power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals, otherwise pedal function could be impaired. < Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionall...

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 ba8_E9293_US.book Seite 119 Freitag, 5. Mai 2006 1:02 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 346 - © 05/06 BMW AG

St artin g t h e navi gatio n s y st em 120 Starting the navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter. Navigation DVD The navigation system requires a special navi-gation DVD. You can...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 121 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e 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 > Entering a destinat...

Destination entry 122 3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-troller. The system also supports you with the follow-ing features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city. > You can skip the entry of country and local-ity if t...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 123 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity ler until the city or town name is selected from the list and press the controller. Entering destination by zip code 1. Select "Town / City" and press the...

Destination entry 124 1. Move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. The arrow is highlighted. 2. Move the controller to the right until you see a request to enter a street in the country and press the controller. 3. Switch to the second field from the top and enter the street. Entering a hous...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 125 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Selecting country Say the name of the destination country in the language of the voice command system. Entering destination To enter a destination, spell it in th...

Destination entry 126 3. Select "Input map" and press the controller. A section of a map is displayed on the Con-trol Display: > During destination guidance, around the current destination > With the destination guidance deacti-vated, around the last destination entered 4. Select the d...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 127 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select "Information" and press the control-ler. 4. Selecting location: > "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new dest...

Destination entry 128 Adopting destination for destination guidance 1. Select the desired destination from the des-tination list and press the controller. 2. Select "Start guidance" and press the con-troller. Editing the destination list 1. Select the desired destination from the des-tinatio...

Destination entry 130 3. Select "Delete address" and press the con-troller. Deleting all destinations from address book 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Delete data" and press t...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 131 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Changing route criteria 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-ler. 2. Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top. Turn the controlle...

Destination guidance 132 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16 . 1. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected and press the controller. 2. Select the destina...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 133 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 2. Select "Start guidance" and press the con-troller. If you did not reach your destination before the end of your last journey, the following question wi...

Destination guidance 134 1 Street name for change of direction 2 Distance to change of direction 3 Change of direction To exit from the menu:Select the arrow and press the controller. Displaying maps You can have your current position displayed on a map. After starting the destination guidance, the ...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 135 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Displaying towns/cities and streets along the route You can have the roads and towns along the route displayed during destination guidance.The distances remaining...

Destination guidance 136 1. Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-sary. 2. Turn the button during the voice instruction to select the desired volume. This volume is independent of the volume of the audio sources.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Changing a route D...

Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD equipment as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment ba8_E9293_US.book Seite 139 Freitag, 5. Mai 2006 1:02 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 346 - © 05/06 BMW AG

On/off and s e tt ings 140 On/off and settings The following audio sources have shared con-trols and setting options: > Radio > CD player > CD changer * Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons near the CD player > iDrive > Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 141 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Adjusting volume Turn knob 1 on the CD player until the desired volume is obtained.You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel, refer to pag...

On/off and s e tt ings 142 1. Select "Speed volume" and press the con-troller. 2. Turn the controller:The adjustment is applied; the field can be changed. Professional LOGIC7 HiFi System* You can select a spatial sound effect that improves the spatial acoustics in all frequency ranges. 1. Se...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 143 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "E...

Ra di o 144 Radio Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM wavebands: Listening to the radio Press the button if the sound output is switched off.iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller backwards to call up "...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 145 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 1. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. 2. Choose a selection criterion and press the controller. Sampling stations, scan The stations on t...

Ra di o 146 5. Select "Autostore" and press the controller. The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated. The frequencies of the stations are displayed. Storing stations 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-ler. 2. Move the highlight marker to t...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 147 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 4. Select "Store" and press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until the desired mem-ory position is selected.The number of the memory position appear...

Ra di o 148 This symbol appears in the display when a station is being received digitally. Some stations do not transmit digital signals simultaneously with analog signals. If you are driving through an area in which digital signals are not consistently received from the selected station, the system...

Ra di o 150 Selecting and storing a channel 1. Select "SAT" and press the controller. Channels are shown on the Control Display sorted on the basis of selection criteria. 2. Select a menu item: > "Presets":Up to twelve channels you have stored previously. > "All channels...

CD player and CD changer 152 CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs Compressed audio files* CDs with compressed audio files, MP3s, can be played by the CD player and CD changer. Starting the CD player The upper drive is for audio CDs.Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side up. The CD i...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 153 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Select the desired CD and press the controller. At the end of the last track, the nex...

CD player and CD changer 154 To exit from the menu:Select the arrow and press the controller. Displaying information about the track* With compressed audio files, any information about the current track that has been recorded can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist. 1. Press the controller. 2....

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 155 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Repeating tracks 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 2. Select "Repeat" and press the controller. The current...

CD player and CD changer 156 Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the con-troller. 2. Select the desired menu item: > To play all the tracks in the current direc-tory in random order, select "Random directory" and press the controller. > To play all the tracks ...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 157 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Inserting the CD magazine Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direc-tion of arrow 1 and close the cover, arrow 2 . The CD changer automatically reads in the...

External audio device 158 External audio device You can connect an external audio device, for instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can adjust the tone using iDrive. Connecting Lift up the center armrest. 1 Power supply for your external audio device:So...

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Telephoning 162 Telephoning The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone preparation package. After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, the buttons on the steering wheel or via voice commands.Once a mobile phone has been pa...

Telephoning 164 Preparation via the mobile phone 8. Further steps must be carried out with the mobile phone and vary depending on the model. Please refer to your mobile phone's operating instructions, e.g. under the topics of Searching for a Bluetooth device, Con-necting or Pairing. Pairing Dependin...

165 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 6. Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller. 7. Select "Move device up" and press the con-troller.The selected mobile phone moves up one p...

Telephoning 166 3. Select the menu and press the controller. 4. Select "Communication settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller. 6. Select "Settings" and press the controller. The Bluetooth link is activated. 7. Select "Bluetooth c...

Telephoning 168 Five lists are available: 3. "A - Z" The entries in your mobile phone's phone book, consisting of names and phone num-bers, are sorted alphabetically. > "Top 8"The eight numbers dialed most frequently from the "A - Z" phone book are automati-cally stored in...

Telephoning 170 3. Select "BMW Contact" and press the con-troller. 4. Select "BMW Contact Numbers" and press the controller. 5. Select one of the following menu items and press the controller: > "Roadside Assistance" > "Customer Relations" > "Service Requ...

171 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity and/or your mobile phone's operating instructions. > Press the button above the storage compartment. The changeover can take several seconds. From hands-free s...

Telephoning 172 Example: dialing phone numbers Start the dialog:Press the button on the steering wheel. Adjusting volume You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the system: Turn the button during an instruction to select the desired volume.This volume for the instructions is maintained, ...

173 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established. Redialing The { Redial } command calls up "Redial". Notes The ...

Telephoning 174 tact points and press it downward until it engages. The mobile phone's battery is charged as soon as the vehicle is in radio readiness or the steer-ing is unlocked. To conserve battery power, you should avoid using the mobile phone when the ignition is switched off. < Remove the m...

175 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity TeleService , BMW Assist TeleService TeleService supports you when communicat-ing with a BMW center. The built-in car phone can be used to transmit data on the se...

TeleService, BMW Assist 176 3. Select "Communication settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-troller. 6. Select "Enable services" and press the con-troller. TeleService...

177 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Roadside Assistance You can call the Roadside Assistance * of the BMW Group should you require help in the event of a breakdown.iDrive, for operating principle re...

TeleService, BMW Assist 178 5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-troller.The current services available from TeleService or BMW Assist are displayed. 6. If applicable, select "Options" and press the controller. 7. Select "Update services" and press the controller. Ter...

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R e fueling 182 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 vehic...

M o bi lity 183 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Required fuel Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 This gasoline is highly recommended.However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is: > ...

Wh eels and tire s 184 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 ...

M o bi lity 185 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t 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 ...

Wh eels and tire s 186 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 with co...

M o bi lity 187 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e 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 ...

Wh eels and tire s 188 Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can c...

M o bi lity 189 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e 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 o...

Wh eels and tire s 190 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 characteristi...

M o bi lity 191 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e 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 o...

Under the ho od 192 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 194 2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer to page 58 3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 204 4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding ...

Under the ho od 194 Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without delay. < > "Please observe recalculated service inter-val for engine oil"Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-tance remaining to the next oil service, ...

Maintenance 196 Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the...

M o bi lity 197 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket.This socket is located on the dr...

Replacing components 198 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment on the right-hand side of the cargo bay. Remove the cover. Wiper blades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Remove the cover. To do so, press the hook on the bottom, see arrow. 3. Fold the wiper b...

Replacing components 200 Tail lamps > Turn signal indicator:PY21W bulb, 21 watts > Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:H21W bulb, 21 watts > Other lamps:W16W bulb, 16 watts 1 Turn signal 2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED 3 Backup lamp 4 Brake lamps 5 Brake lamp 6 Roadside parking...

M o bi lity 201 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as standard. This removes the need to change a wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.For informati...

M o bi lity 203 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Giving and receiving assistance Emergency calling* Conditions for an emergency call: > Full preparation package mobile phone. This equipment package makes it p...

Giving and receiving as sistance 204 The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand side of the cargo bay in a storage area. Warning triangle* The warning triangle is located on the left-hand side of the cargo bay. Press the tab to take it out. Jump starting If the car's own battery is flat, your ...

M o bi lity 205 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. 5. Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-nal of the batte...

Giving and receiving as sistance 206 wheel lock cannot be disengaged and the car is not steerable. Jump starting, refer to page 204 . Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is not running. Thus, braking and steering will require increased effort. < Switch on the hazard warning...

Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice command system and an index that will help you find information most quickly. Reference ba8_E9293_US.book Seite 209 Freitag, 5. Mai 2006 1:02 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 346 - © 05/06 BMW AG

Technical data 210 Technical data Engine data 328i 335i Displacement cu in/cm µ 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 Number of cylinders 6 6 Maximum power output hp 230 300 at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 at engine speed rpm 2,750 1,400-5,000 ba8_E9293_US.book Seite 210 Fr...

Re fe re n c e 211 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Dimensions All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 36 ft 1 in/11.0 m335i: height approx. 4 ft 6 in/1,375 mm ba8_E9293_US.book Seite 211 ...

Technical data 212 Weights 328i 335i Curb weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,351/1,520 3,571/1,620 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,417/1,550 3,582/1,625 Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,277/1,940 4,497/2,040 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,3...

Re fe re n c e 213 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page 183 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system For more det...

Sho rt c o mmand s f o r th e vo ic e c o mm an d s y st em 214 Short commands for the voice command system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short commands for the voice command system. Assistance wind...

Ev e ryth ing from A -Z 218 Everything from A - Z Index "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions and refers you to the page where these texts can be found. A ABS Antilock Brake System 81 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 60 Accident, refer to Initiating an...

Refueling So that you always have access to the data you need when refueling, you are recommended to enter the relevant figures for your car in the table provided below. Consult the index for indi-vidual specifications. Fuel Engine oil Do not add engine oil until the corresponding warning lamp in th...