BMW 320i- Manuals

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

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

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

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

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

All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Ventilation   150 3 Hazard warning system   223 Central locking system   39 4 Glove compartment   160 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Climate control   145 7 Controller with buttons   1...

All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   223 2 Glass sunroof, powered   47 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   99 4 Reading lights   95 5 Interior lights   95 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 440 - II/15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 223 , close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the lan...

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

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

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 440 - II/15

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

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

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

The windows and the glass sunroof areopened, as long as the button on the remotecontrol is pressed. Locking Locking from the outsideDo not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐not be unlocked from inside without specialknowledge.◀ The driver's door must be...

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐erned by the following:FCC ID: ▷ LX8766S. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. ▷ LX8CAS2. ▷ MYTCAS4. Compliance statement:This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ference...

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked. The hazard warningsystem and interior lights come on. Unlocking and opening ▷ Press the central locking system button tounlock the doors together, and then pullthe door handle above the armrest. ▷ On the door to be opened, pull...

Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with theswitch in the glove compartment. If the glovecompartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot beopened. ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐row 2. Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. Thissecures the trunk lid ...

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

leg must pass through the ranges of bothsensors. Opening Perform the foot movement described earlier.Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐tem flashes.The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether itwas previously locked or unlocked.During opening, the trunk lid pivots back andup. Ensure that adeq...

▷ "Tailgate + door(s)"The trunk lid is opened and the doorsare unlocked. Confirmation signals from the vehicle The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35 . 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐mation signals. ▷ "Ac...

Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened even when thealarm system is armed.After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked andmonitored again when the doors are locked.The hazard warning system flashes once. Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you findyourself in a danger...

▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carryingthe remote control on your person, graspthe driver side or front passenger side doorhandle completely. Power windows Hint Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐not operate the po...

The pinch protection is limited and thewindow reopens slightly if the closing forceexceeds a certain margin. 2. Pull the reel past the resistance point againwithin approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.The window closes without jam protection. Safety switch General information The safety switch in the...

Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch briefly upward. ▷ The closed glass sunroof istilted. ▷ The opened glass sunroofcloses until it is in its tiltedposition. The sliding visordoes not move. Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together ▷ Press the reel in the desireddirection to the ...

Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicleis stationary and the engine is running.During the initialization, the glass sunroofcloses without jam protection. Keep the closing path clearMonitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐e...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At a glance 1 Adjusting   58 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3 Fold in and out   58 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch. Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐tion in which the button is pressed. Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, re...

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

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

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

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

1 Direction of travel2 Head restraint3 Hook for upper retaining strap4 Mounting point/eye5 Rear window shelf6 Seat backrest7 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1. Remove the mounting point cover. 2. Raise the head restraint. 3. Guide the upper retaining s...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel. Clean the windshield, headlights Pull the wiper lever towards you.The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐shield and activates the wipers briefly. In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐lar intervals when the ve...

tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐centrate or the equivalent.◀ Adding washer fluidOnly add washer fluid when the engine is cool, and then close the cover completely toavoid contact between the washer fluid andhot engine parts.Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk topersonal safety if...

off, refer to page 64 , and when selector lever position R or D is set. ▷ With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐tion N is set. ▷ If the driver's safety belt is released, thedriver's door is opened, and the brakepedal is not pressed while the vehicle isstationary and selector lever position D...

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engineand road speeds, for example downshifting isnot possible if the engine speed is too high.The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐strument cluster, followed by the current gear.If the shift paddles on the steering wheel areused to shift gears i...

To start with Launch Control do not steer thesteering wheel. Start with launch control While the engine is running: 1. Press button or select Sport+ with the Driving Dynamics Control.TRACTION is displayed in the instrumentcluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFFlights up. 2. Engage selector lever ...

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

▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 78 . ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer topage 83 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 82 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage 121 . ▷ Service requirements, refer to...

For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐tor, refer to page 100 . Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐tive.Have the steering system checked by the service center. Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.For additional information, refer to On- board Diagn...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival isdisplayed if a destination is en‐tered in the navigation systembefore the trip is started.The time must be correctly set. Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, referto page 85 , function. Trip computer The vehicle features two...

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

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

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

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

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

Ejection Mitigation The head airbag system is designed as anejection mitigation countermeasure to reducethe likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupantsthrough side windows during rollovers or sideimpact events. Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airb...

erational readiness of the entire airbag systemand the belt tensioner. Airbag system malfunctioning ▷ Warning lamp does not come on when theignition is turned on. ▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously. In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction hav...

size is detected on the seat. The airbagson the front passenger side are activated. Detected child seats The system generally detects children seatedin a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the in...

2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" The status is displayed. Status control display Tire and system status are indicated by thecolor of the wheels and a text message on theControl Display. All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela‐tive to the ti...

Do not continue driving without run-flattires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is notequipped with run-flat tires; continued drivingmay result in serious accidents.◀ A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSCDynamic Stability Control. Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1. Id...

Required tire inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in thefollowing situations ▷ The system has detected a wheel change,but no reset was done. ▷ Inflation was not carried out according tospecifications. ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen belowthe level of the la...

sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐function exists. When the malfunction indicatoris illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation of replace‐ment or alternate tires o...

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐bility Control is switched on if needed. System limits Sudden tire damageSudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognizedin advance.◀ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in allfour tires will not be recognized. T...

Your car handles differently when you lose tireinflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐duced when braking, braking distances arelonger and the self-steering properties willchange.◀ Final tire failureVibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduces...

Switching on/off The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐cally active after every departure. Press button: the systems are turnedoff. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. TheLED lights up. Settings can be made on the Control Display. Front-end collision warning Depending on...

Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐tions of the individual braking systems mightlead to accidents.◀ At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Kee...

Acute warning with braking function Warning of the imminent danger of a collisionwhen the vehicle approaches another object ata relatively high differential speed.The driver must intervene actively when thereis an acute warning. If necessary, the driver isassisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐...

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐ently if needed.The automatic braking intervention is executedwith limited braking force and for a brief periodonly.If the vehicle is equipped with Active CruiseControl with Stop & Go, the front-end collisionw...

The warning prompts the driver himself/herselfto react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping onthe brake pedal. The system can assist withautomatic braking intervention if there is risk ofa collision. The interve...

Switch off Press button: the systems are turnedoff. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. TheLED lights up. Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this wayis imminent, a warning symbol appears on theinstrument cluster and in the Head-up Di...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At a glance Button in the vehicle Side View Cameras Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐ture the image.The two camera lenses are located on thesides of the bumper.The image quality may be impaired by dirt.Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 232 . Switching on/off Switching on/off manually P...

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 AUTO program4 Display5 Maximum cooling6 Temperature, right7 Seat heating, right   53 8 Cooling function9 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 10 Air distribution, right11 Air flow, AUTO intensity12 Air distribution, left13 Rear window defroster14 Interior temperature sensor —...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Without telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the glove com‐partment. With telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the center arm‐rest. Through-loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by foldingdown the rear seat backrest.The rear seat backrest is divided ...

3. Push the corresponding head restraintdown as far as it will go. 4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargoarea to release the rear seat backrest. 5. The unlocked rear seat backrest movesforward slightly. 6. Fold backrest forward. Closing 1. Return the rear seat backrest to the uprightseating po...

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

This prevents access to the glove compart‐ment and to the trunk.After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐mote control can be handed over, such as at ahotel, without the integrated key. Driver's side Note Close the glove compartment again im‐mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af‐t...

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

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

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 440 - II/15

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

However, this has no effect on the perform‐ance and operational reliability of the brake. Objects within the range of movement of the pedals No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mats, carpets, and any other objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, thefunction of the pedals could be im...

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

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

Roof-mounted luggage rack Note Roof racks are available as special accessories. Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roofrack. Roof drip rail with flaps The anchorage points are located in the roofdrip rail above the doors.Fold the cover outward. Loading Be sure that adequate clearan...

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

The achieved extended range is displayed inthe instrument cluster as bonus range. Overview The system includes the followingEfficientDynamics functions and displays: ▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 174 . ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer topage 175 ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer topag...

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

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

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

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 440 - II/15

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

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

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

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

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

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

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h 320i, 320i xDrive Tire size Press...

335i, 335i xDrive Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 225/45 R 18 91 VM+S A/S RSC225/45 R 18 91 YRSC225/50 R 17 94 HM+S RSC225/45 R 18 95 VM+S XL RSC 2.2 / 32 2.6 / 38 Front: 225/45 R 1891 Y RSCRear: 255/40 R 1895 Y RSC 2.2 / 32- -2.4 / 35 Front: 225/4...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Front: 225/40 R 1989 Y RSCRear: 255/35 R 1992 Y RSC 2.7 / 39- -3.0 / 44 Front: 225/35 R 2090 Y XL RSCRear: 255/30 R 2092 Y XL RSC 2.9 /42- -3.4 / 49 Emergency wheel:T 135/80 R 17 102M Speed up to a max. of50 mph / 80 km/h4.2 / 60 With high-speed tuning fea...

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines ofthe U.S. Department of Transportation. Tire age DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the1st week of 2015. Recommendation Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires atleast every 6 years. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where app...

Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than0.12 in/3 mm.There is an increased danger of hydroplaning ifthe tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm. Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than0.16 in/4 mm.Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires a...

Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual drivingconditions. The tires can be rotated betweenthe axles to achieve even wear. Your servicecenter will be glad to advise you. After rotating,check the tire pressure and correct if n...

Storage The Mobility System is located under thecargo floor panel. Sealing container ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Compressor 1 On/off reel2 Holder for bottle3 Reduce inflation pressure4 Inflation pressure dial5 Compressor6 Conne...

4. Slide the sealing container upright into theholder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ing that it engages audibly. 5. Screw the connection hose onto the tirevalve of the defective wheel. 6. With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into a power socket inside the ve‐hicle. 7. With the ignitio...

3. Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐nection hose in suitable material to avoiddirtying the cargo area. 4. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in thetire.Do not exceed...

▷ 225/50 R 17. ▷ 225/45 R 18. Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐tions.Make sure that the snow chains are alwayssufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor aftermounting snow chains, as doing so may res...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can obtain a selection of replacementbulbs at the service center. Danger of burnsOnly change bulbs when they are cool; otherwise, there is a danger of gettingburned.◀ Working on the lighting systemWhen working on the lighting system, you should always reel off the lights affected toprevent short...

Accessing the daytime running lights, highbeams/headlight flasher and parking lights Follow general instructions, refer to page 212 . 1. Open the hood, refer to page 205 . 2. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove. Parking lights 6-watt bulb, H6W. 1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise andremove...

Daytime running lights 24-watt bulb, PW24W. 1. If necessary, remove the high beam bulbconnector. 2. Remove the bulb holder. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder. 4. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverseorder of removal. During insertion, the bot‐tom of the bulb holder must be facingdownward....

21-watt bulb, PY21W 1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ets and remove the cover. 2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of thewheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulbsocket counterclockwise and remove. 3. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turncounterclockwise and remove. 4. Install th...

Tail lights, bulb replacement At a glance 1 Turn signal2 Reversing lamp3 Inside brake lamp4 Tail lights5 Outside brake lamp Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights General information Follow general instructions, refer to page 212 . Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H2...

5. Remove the connecting line from the clipon the bulb holder. 6. Press and hold the catch at the top on theconnector of the connecting line and re‐move the connector from the bulb holder. Replacing the bulbs 1. Loosen the four fasteners, arrow 1, on thebulb holder and remove the bulb holderfrom the...

the area around the recessed grips. Makesure that the trim does not become stuck. 4. Carefully swing out the trim. Replacing the reversing lamp and innerbrake lamp 1. Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pulldown on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐row 2. 2. Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐ing ...

Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries onlyOnly use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged andsystems or functions may not be fully availa‐ble.◀ After a battery replacement, have the batteryregistered on the ...

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

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

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

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

The tow fitting is in the onboard vehicle tool kitlocated in a storage compartment on the rightside in the trunk. Open the cover. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided withthe vehicle and screw it all the way in. ▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on pavedroads only. ▷ Av...

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

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

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 440 - II/15

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

Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. Gasoline: 15.8/60Diesel: 15/57 Fuel quality, refer topage 184 Seite 241 Technical data Reference 241 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 440 - II/15

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 150 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 116 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 12...