BMW M3 Sedan 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 4 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 50 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor * 50 1 Convertible: opening and closing windows jointly 35 2 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 35 3 Opening and closing fron...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Displays for active cruise control * 68 5 Tachometer 75 6 Engine oil temperature 76 7 Display for > Clock 75 > Outside temperature 75 > Indicator and warning lamps 84 8 Display ...

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 2 604 638 - © 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 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 opened. Open the Options menu Press the OPTION button. The "Options" menu is displayed. Another possibility: move the controller...

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...

Voice activation system 22 Voice activation system The concept The voice activation system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems with-out removing your hands from the steering wheel.Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands. It is not necessary to use the...

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 Display and in the instrument cluster: > 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to page 83 > Date format, refer to page 84 > Bright...

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 3. Press down the cargo area partition until it engages on both sides and close the trunk lid. 4. Press the button for a longer period to fold the retractable hardtop back in. Confi...

Opening and closing 30 Coupe In vehicles without an alarm system * or Comfort Access * , only the driver's door can be locked via the door lock. < To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap and the trunk lid at once: 1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using the button for the central locking...

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 Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or > pull on the...

Opening and closing 32 Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2 . Emergency release Pull the lever in the cargo area. The trunk lid is unlocked. Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down. Make sure that the closing path of t...

Opening and closing 34 Functional requirement > The vehicle or the trunk lid can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle. > The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can only ...

Co n tr o ls 35 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 Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 57 . To switch the engine of...

Opening and closing 36 Coupe: opening, closing > Press the switch to the resistance point:The window opens as long as you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point:The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move-ment. You can close the win...

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 Do not install any accessories that might inter-fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.Convertible: the rear windows are not equipped wi...

Opening and closing 38 Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center. Closing manually* In the event of an electrical mal...

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 > If you open the hardtop while it is wet, e.g. after driving in the rain, water may drip into the cargo area. If necessary, remove items from the cargo area beforehand to avoid ...

Opening and closing 40 Interruption The automatic sequence of movements is interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pushing or pulling the switch. A hardtop that is not fully opened or closed is a safety hazard. Do not int...

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 Electrical adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on page 43 to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection. < 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest 5 Convertible: head restraints Coupe: the head restraints are adjusted manu-ally, refer to Head restraints ...

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 Head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such ...

Adjustments 46 Adjusting the distance to the back of the head > Forward: pull up. > Back: press the button and push the head cushion toward the rear. Do not insert objects behind the head cushion; otherwise, the head restraint may not function properly. < Coupe: rear seats Height adjustment...

Adjustments 48 Seat and mirror memory* You can store and call up two different combi-nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror positions.Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory. Storing 1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 55 . 2. Adjust ...

Co n tr o ls 49 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 Safety belts Observe the adjustment instructions on page 43 to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection. < Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safet...

Adjustments 50 Pinch protection system If the belt hand-over encounters resistance on moving in or out, it moves back slightly in the opposite direction and stops in this position. To reactivate the belt hand-over: open and close the door or switch the ignition off and on. Although there is a pinch ...

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 Interior rearview mirror Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head-lamps of cars behind you when driving at night. Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* The au...

Transporting children safely 52 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 th...

Co n tr o ls 53 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 To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the c...

Transporting children safely 54 Placement of the tether strap Coupe Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other-wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident. < 1 Direc...

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 selector lever to position P. 2. Press the start/stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the...

Driving 58 Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome. Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer t...

Driving 60 3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 233 , press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position. 7-gear Sports automatic transmission with double clutch* The concept The 7-gear Sports automatic transmission with double clutch is ...

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 Shifting into N, D, R Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, overcoming a resistance point if nec-essary. When shifting out of P or into R, simul-taneously press ...

Driving 62 In the following situations, the 7-gear Sports automatic transmission with double clutch does the thinking for you: > Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina-tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that could cause...

Driving 64 Launch Control Launch Control enables an optimum accelera-tion when starting off on a road surface with good traction. Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi- cle will lead to premature component wear. < Launch Control is available when the e...

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 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. 1. "Settings" 2...

Driving 66 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4 . Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time.When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals. Do not use the washers if ...

Driving 68 Warning lamp The warning lamp lights up when cruise control is deactivated due to control intervention by the DSC, for example. A message appears on the Control Display. Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button, arrow 4 . The last stored speed is resumed and maintained.In the f...

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 Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con-ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to, you are strongly urged...

Driving 70 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 72 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...

Driving 74 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 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 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 76 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 226 . Engine oil temperature* When the engine is at normal operating temper-atu...

Controls overview 78 Displays on the "Trip computer": > Departure time > Trip duration > Trip distance Both displays show: > The average speed and > the average fuel consumption. Resetting the fuel consumption and speed You can reset the values for average speed and average co...

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 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 80 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 82 Entering deadlines for legally required inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 84 ; 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 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 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 84 Date The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26 . 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 leve...

Controls overview 86 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 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 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 88 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 in front of * or behind your vehic...

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 Malfunction The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc-tioning. A message appears on the Control Display. Have the system checked.To avoid this problem, k...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 90 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 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 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 92 Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this. 1. Hold the car in place by depressing the brake. 2. Release the brake and drive off without delay. T...

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 Initialization In the initialization, the set inflation pressures are adopted as reference values for the detec-tion of a flat tire. The initialization is begun by confirmation of t...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 94 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM* The concept Check the inflation pressure in the four installed tires. The system notifies you if there is a signif-icant loss of pressure in one or more tires. Functional requirement The system has to have been reset at the cor-...

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 Gray The system cannot detect a puncture.The reasons for this are as follows: > TPM is being reset. > Interference from systems or devices that use the same radio frequency. &...

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 In critical situations, the system can make tar-geted corrections to the steering angle pro-vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This sta...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 98 Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Coupe: head airbags 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests 4 Convertible: knee airbags Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 to ensure the best p...

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 activated, refer to Status of front passenger air-bags below. < Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau- tions and handling instructions u...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 100 Convertible: rollover protection system The rollover protection system is activated automatically in the event of an accident, a crit-ical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the car's longitudinal axis or upon loss of ground contact. The protection ba...

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 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 102 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 lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time. Settin...

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 Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-lamp control flashes. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible....

La mps 104 Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish, or when the situation requires, you can intervene: > If the high-beam assistant switches on the high beams, but you would like to drive with the low beams, simply switch off the high beams using the turn indicator lever. T...

Co n tr o ls 105 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 If the automatic headlamp control is acti-vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps. < Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness...

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 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 108 Convertible program The Convertible program is active when the hardtop is open and the AUTO program is switched on. In the Convertible program, the automatic climate control is optimized for driv-ing with the hardtop open. In addition, the air volume is increased as vehicle speed increas...

Climate 110 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 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 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 112 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 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 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 114 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 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 USB interface for data transmission Port for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g. music collections, refer to page 176 . Observe the following when connecting: > Do...

Practical interior accessories 116 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. Storage compartments in the re...

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 Convertible: rear There are two additional cupholders in the rear console. Press the button to open. Before folding down the rear seat back-rest or using the transport bag, remove ...

Practical interior accessories 118 Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is av...

Co n tr o ls 119 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 Convertible: Cargo loading Enlarging the cargo area When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the cargo area:To do so, push the cargo area partition upward.Before opening the hard...

Practical interior accessories 120 Storage compartment behind the rear seat backrest A storage compartment is located behind the rear seat backrest. To access the storage com-partment: remove the insert or fold down the rear seat backrest. When the rear seat backrest is folded down or the insert has...

Co n tr o ls 121 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 Loading 1. Fold down the center armrest. 2. Press the button, reach into the recess and fold down the cover. 3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski bag between the front seats...

Co n tr o ls 123 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 Removing the front cover You can remove the front cover to use the full height of the through-loading opening. With the cover folded down, pull the handle, see arrow, and remove th...

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 2 604 638 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Things to remember when driving 126 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 127 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 128 Driving through water Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged. < Use the parking brake on i...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 129 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 Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over- load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-heating and increases the rate at which...

Things to remember when driving 130 Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for-ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat backrests. > Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in th...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 131 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 Always position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endan- ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerving is necessary. Never exceed eith...

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 2 604 638 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Navigation system 134 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 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 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 136 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 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 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 138 4. Depending on the selection, select an exist-ing contact from the list or the type of address and enter the last and first name. 5. "Store in vehicle" Editing or deleting an address 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. Highlight the entry. 4. Open "...

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 Special destinations You can search for a special destination, e.g. a hotel or place of interest, and start destination guidance to the corresponding location. The scope of informa...

Destination entry 140 Destination entry via BMW Assist* A connection is established to the BMW Con-cierge service, refer to page 199 . 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 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 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 142 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 143 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 145 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 146 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 148 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 150 Traffic bulletins during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not "Dynamic guidance" is selected, refer to page 145 . 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 2 604 638 - © 02/10 BMW AG

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 > "Fader": front/rear volume distribution Adjustments 1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings". 2. "Tone" 3. Select the desired tone set...

On/off and tone 156 4. Select the desired volume setting. 5. To adjust: turn the controller. 6. To store: press the controller. Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting. 1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings". 2. "Tone" 3. "...

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 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 158 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 keys You can store a station on the programmable memory keys, refer to page 20 . 1...

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 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 160 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 161 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 162 Selecting a category 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Category" 4. Select the desired category. Timeshift Approx. one hour of the program being broad-cast on the channel currently being listened to is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal must be...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 163 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 6. Select the artist, track or game. Storing the league or team Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites from a selection list. 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio"...

Satellite radio 164 Canceling the Traffic Jump: "Cancel". Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic Jump. Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The update takes place automatically and may take several minutes. Notes > Rec...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 165 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 166 Selecting a track using iDrive Audio CDs 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired CD or DVD. 4. Select the desired track to begin playback. CDs / DVDs with compressed audio files* Depending on the data, some letters and num-bers of the CD/...

CD/DVD player and CD changer 168 In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases every time the controller is pressed. To stop, start playback. DVD menu 1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the Video menu. 2. "DVD menu" The DVD menu is displayed. The display depends on the contents of t...

CD/DVD player and CD changer 170 Inserting/removing CDs from the CD magazine When loading CDs into or removing them from the CD magazine, hold them at their edges and do not touch the reflective signal-sensing area.Inserting CDs:Insert one CD per compartment with the labeled side up.Removing CDs:Pul...

Music collection 172 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 173 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 3. "Storing..." 4. "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time. Continuing the storage process 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2...

Music collection 174 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 175 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 177 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 178 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 180 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. "External devices" 3. Select the symbol. 4. ...

Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone, BMW Assist and TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 638 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Te lephone 184 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 ...

185 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 > Bluetooth has been activated in the vehicle, refer to page 187 , and on the mobile phone. > Depending on the mobile phone, certain settings may be necessary on the mobile p...

Te lephone 186 Following the initial pairing > The mobile phone is detected/connected in the vehicle within a short time if the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. > As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the vehicle, the phone book entries stored on the SIM card or on your mob...

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 Activating/deactivating the Bluetooth link The use of Bluetooth technology is not permitted in all countries. Observe all applicable local regulations. Temporarily deac-tivate the ...

Te lephone 188 Receiving calls If you have the phone number of the caller stored in the phone book and the phone num-ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry is displayed. Accepting a call Press the button on the steering wheel or"Accept" Rejecting a call "Reject"The caller is...

Te lephone 190 Calling a contact 1. Select the desired contact.A connection is established immediately if calling contacts with one phone number.For contacts with several phone numbers: 2. Select the desired phone number.The connection is established. Editing a contact The entries in the contacts ca...

Te lephone 192 Switching between mobile phone and hands-free system From mobile phone to hands-free system* You can continue ongoing calls outside of the vehicle's Bluetooth range via the hands-free system as long as the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Depending on your mobile phon...

Te lephone 194 Creating and editing a voice phone book To store an entry:An entry always consists of a name and a phone number. To delete an entry:You can delete any entry from the voice phone book. To delete all entries: { Delete phonebook } deletes all entries in the phone book. To listen to and s...

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 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 sna...

Contacts 196 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 as destinations for navigation and the phone numbers can be dialed. New contact 1. "Contacts" 2. ...

BMW Assist 198 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 an Emergency Request * is sent. Many BMW Assist services depend on the con-tract individually agreed upon...

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 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 c...

BMW Assist 200 Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Roadside Assistance" 3. "Start service" TeleService Diagnosis* TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that are important for vehicle diagnosis. Tel...

201 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 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 dis...

BMW Assist 202 Starting a Service Request 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Service Request" 3. "Start service" Automatic Service Request* The TeleService data necessary for servicing the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW center prior to the service deadline. If possible, the cent...

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 2 604 638 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Refueling 206 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 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 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...

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 Coupe: 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...

Wheels and tires 210 Coupe: 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 exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal w...

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 Coupe: 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 excee...

Wheels and tires 212 Coupe: 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 exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal w...

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 Coupe: inflation pressures 335is 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...

Wheels and tires 214 Convertible: 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 exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas...

Wheels and tires 216 Convertible: 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/kilopas...

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 Convertible: inflation pressures 335is Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 1...

Wheels and tires 218 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 160 km/hT = up to 118 mph or 190 km/hH = up to 131 mph or 210 km/hV = up to 150 mph or 240 km/hW =...

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 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 tir...

Wheels and tires 220 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 manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 1010 means that the tire was man...

Under the hood 222 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 performed only by a BMW center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with corresp...

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 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 226 2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer t...

Under the hood 224 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 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 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 226 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 suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable additives. Only us...

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 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 228 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 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 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 230 Sports automatic transmission with double clutch Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-cle can roll: 1. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock, even with Comfort Access. 2. Engage transmission position N. 3. Release the par...

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 Preservation A preservation treatment is necessary when water no longer beads off the clean paintwork surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-ervation that contain carnauba o...

Care 232 Carpet/floor mats* The floor mats can be removed for cleaning.When heavily soiled, clean carpets with a microfiber cloth and water or textile cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction of travel; oth-erwise, the carpet may become matted. Interior plastic parts > Imitation leather surfa...

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 Replacing components Onboard vehicle tool kit Coupe The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a com-partment on the right-hand side of the cargo area. Remove the cover. Convertible...

Replacing components 234 Do not remove the covers or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours; otherwise, this could cause irritation of the retina. < Headlight lenses In cool or humid weather, condensation may form on the interior of outside lamps. When the light...

Replacing components 236 1. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the trim. 2. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and remove. 3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace-ment. 4. Attach the bulb holder. 5....

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 Vehicle battery Battery care The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-mate. Your...

Giving and receiving assistance 238 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 240 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 242 Sports automatic transmission with double clutch Make sure that the parking lock P is not engaged; otherwise, the rear wheels are immobilized. When using the car wash function, refer to page 230 , make sure that after approx. 30 minutes, the parking lock P is auto...

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 With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damag...

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 2 604 638 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Technical data 246 Technical data Engine data Coupe Convertible 328i/xDrive 335i/xDrive 335is Displacement cu in/cm μ 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 181.8/2,979 Number of cylinders 6 6 6 Maximum power output hp 230 300 335 at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 5,900 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 332/45...

Refere nce 247 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 Coupe All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.335i, 335i xDrive, 335is: height approx. 54.1 in/1,375...

Technical data 248 Convertible All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m.335is height approx. 54.0 in/1,370 mm Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 638 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Refere nce 249 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 Coupe Convertible 328i 328i xDrive 335i 335i xDrive Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,288/1,945 4,508/2,045 4,486/2,035 4,663/2,115 > with aut...

Technical data 250 Capacities Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg – – – Cargo area capacity cu ft/ liters 7.4-12.4/ 210-350 7.4-12.4/ 210-350 7.4-12.4/ 210-350 328i 335i 335is Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: ...

Refere nce 251 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 253 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 254 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...

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 Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle information Function Command Opening the contacts { Contacts } My contacts { My contacts } New contact { New contact } Function Command Opening BMW Assi...

Short commands for the vo ice activation system 256 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 258 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 89 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 68 Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 64 Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 238 Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate control 109 Active Crui...

Everything from A to Z 260 Care 229 – automatic car washes 229 – care products 229 – carpets 232 – CD/DVD drives 232 – chrome parts 231 – displays 232 – exterior 229 – fine wood parts 232 – headlamps 230 – high-pressure washer 230 – interior 231 – leather 231 – light-alloy wheels 231 – paintwork 230...