BMW 328i Coupe 2011- Manuals

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 5 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 specific BMW model.Please bear in mind that the manual may...

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 ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 7 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual proble...

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 * 44 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor * 44 1 Convertible: opening and closing windows jointly 29 2 Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 29 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 * 64 5 Tachometer 71 6 Engine oil temperature 72 7 Display for > Clock 71 > Outside temperature 71 > Indicator and warning lamps 77 8 Display ...

At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty Refere nce 13 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 light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 304 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Controls Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 304 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Opening and closing 18 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 19 > Settings for the display in the instrument cluster: > 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to page 75 > Date format, refer to page 75 > Units of measure, refer to page 75 > Light settings: > Pathway lighting, refer to ...

Opening and closing 20 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.For operating principle, refer to page 74 . 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50 . 2. Lightly push button 1...

Opening and closing 22 6. Use button 1 to select: > The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking. > An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking. > The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal * sounds during unlocking/locking. > The function is deac...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 23 Opening and closing: Using the door lock You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 19 . Coupe In vehicles without an alarm system * or Comfort Access * , only the driver's door can be locked via the door lock. <...

Opening and closing 24 4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display. 5. Press button 2 . 6. Use button 1 to select: > The central locking system automati-cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened. > The ce...

Opening and closing 28 Unlocking Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas-senger door completely, arrow 1 . This corre- sponds to pressing the button. Locking Touch the surface, arrow 2 , with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the button. To preserve the battery, pl...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 29 Replacing the battery The remote control for Comfort Access con-tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. Take the integrated key out of the remote control, refer to page 18 . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Insert the...

Opening and closing 30 Jointly > Press the switch to the resistance point:All windows open as long as you press the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point:All windows open automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move-ment. > Pull the switch:All windows clos...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 31 Opening, closing > Press the switch backwards to the resis-tance point.The glass roof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position. > Press the switch backwards past the resis-tance point. Th...

Opening and closing 32 5. Insert the Allen wrench * supplied with the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 154 , into the opening provided. Move the glass roof in the desired direction. 6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the lamp cover. Convertible: retractable hardtop The retractable har...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 33 Opening and closing When the vehicle is stationary and at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 50 : If possible, conserve the battery by only operating the retractable hardtop when the engine is running.Before closing the retractabl...

Opening and closing 34 2. Press together the top and bottom parts of the wind deflector until the catch engages, arrow 2 . 3. Push the fastening pin, arrow 3 , into the opening provided on the right side of the vehicle until it snaps into place. Remove the protective caps beforehand, if necessary. 4...

Adjustments 36 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 37 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 could lead to an accident.On the front passenger seat as...

Adjustments 38 Electrical adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on page 37 to ensure the best possible personal 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 be...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 39 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 a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erw...

Adjustments 40 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 41 Seat with electrical longitudinal adjustment Coupe Convertible Seat backrest warning lamp:Comes on when a seat backrest is not engaged. Easy entry The easy entry feature includes a memory func-tion for the longitudinal adjustment and ba...

Adjustments 42 Storing 1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 50 . 2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the desired positions. 3. Press the button. The LED in the button lights up. 4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 : the LED goes out.The driver's seat and exterior ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 43 5. Use button 1 to select: > Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked. > Call-up when the driver's door is opened. > Switch off automatic function. 6. Press button 2 . The setting is stored. Safety belts Observe the adjustment inst...

Adjustments 44 Even if you have not yet fastened your safety belt, the belt hand-over will retract if you: > Wait for more than approx. one minute > Open the corresponding door > Start driving. Closing the respective door reactivates the belt hand-over if the ignition or radio readiness is ...

Adjustments 46 Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected move-ment. < 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi-ti...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 47 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 rea...

Transporting children safely 48 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 child restraint system. The safety belt is locked. To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the...

Driving 50 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 electrical consumers can operate. Comfort Access* If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only insert the...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 51 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 ca...

Driving 52 Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-tor lever to position P. 2. Press the start/stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the remote control from the igni-tion lock, refer to page 50 . Sports automatic transmission with double clutc...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 53 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...

Driving 54 Sport program and manual operation M/S Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.To deactivate the sport pr...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 55 Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be ov...

Driving 56 Engaging selector lever positions > The selector lever can be moved out of position P only with the engine running: interlock. > Before moving the lever away from P or N with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise, the desired shift will not be executed: shiftloc...

Driving 58 Driving dynamics control The driving dynamics control permits you, at the push of a button, to have your BMW react in an even more sporty fashion when driving: > Optimal use is made of the engine's speed range. > Gear changes occur more quickly. > The engine reacts more spontaneo...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 59 4. Insert allen wrench into the opening, arrow 1 . 5. Rotate allen wrench until it reaches the stop, arrow 2 . The parking lock is unlocked. Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo-site direction; otherwise, you may damage the mechanism. &...

Driving 60 Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point.To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point. Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 61 Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor * 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps * 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-sitivity of the rai...

Driving 62 Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically * while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep it away from ignition sources and only store it in the closed original containe...

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

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 65 Braking sensation > If you step on the brake pedal while the sys-tem is braking, pedal sensation will be slightly different from the usual. > Possible noises during automatic braking are normal. Manual transmission You can shift g...

Driving 66 Increasing desired speed Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1 , until the desired speed is dis- played. > 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 b...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 67 > When you select the automatic transmis-sion's neutral position N > When you select the neutral position N with the Sports automatic transmission with double clutch > When you activate the Dynamic Traction Control DTC > Whe...

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

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

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 71 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 instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while th...

Controls overview 72 Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. Check coolant level, refer to page 147 . Engine oil temperature* When the engine is at normal operating temper-ature, the engine oil temperature is between approx. 210 7 /1...

Controls overview 74 Settings and information Operating principle Certain settings and information can only be called up when the ignition is switched on. A number of settings cannot be made while driv-ing. 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming select...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 75 Formats and units of measure You can set formats and units of measure. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50 . 2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-bol appears in the display acc...

Controls overview 76 Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition. The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your BMW Service ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 77 Clock Setting the time To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 75 . 1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa-nied by t...

Controls overview 78 What to do in case of a malfunction The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal-function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 164 . Hiding Check Control messages Press the button on the turn indicator lever. > Some Check Control messages are dis-played co...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 79 Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object in front of * or behind your vehicle. ...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 80 System limitations Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 81 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...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 82 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 these conditions. The vehicle then moves slightly faster than double walking s...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 83 after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards. < Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The system does not measure the actual infla-tion pressure in the tires.The system detects a tire pressure loss due to speed compa...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 84 Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, an acoustic sig-nal sounds. There is a flat tire or sub-stantial loss of tire pressure. What to do in case of a flat tire Run-flat tires With a damaged tire, is possible t...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 87 Active steering* The concept Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move-ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are dr...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 88 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 36 to ensure the best p...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 89 Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau- tions and handling instructions under Trans-porting children safely, refer to page 47 . The front and side airbags can also be deacti-vated by adolescents ...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 90 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 bar...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 91 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 * , daytime run- ning lights, welcome lamps, high-beam assi...

La mps 92 Setting the duration or deactivating For operating principle, refer to page 74 . 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50 . 2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET". 3. Press...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 93 Adaptive light control* The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp fol...

La mps 94 High-beam assistant* The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit-uation allows. It handles ...

La mps 96 Reading lamps There are reading lamps at the front and rear * , next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 304 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 97 Climate Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner or an automatic climate control system. 1 Air conditioner 98 2 Automatic climate control * 100 Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windsh...

Climate 98 Air conditioner 1 Air distribution 2 Recirculated-air mode 3 Air volume 4 Cooling function 5 Temperature 6 Rear window defroster Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area or to the footwell . Inter- mediate settings are possible. In the center positio...

Climate 100 Automatic climate control* 1 Seat heating * , left side 41 2 Air distribution, manual 3 Temperature, left side 4 Maximum cooling 5 AUTO program 6 Air volume, manual adjustment; AUTO intensity 7 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air mode 8 ALL program 9 Temperature, righ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 101 Maximum cooling Press the button.The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air volume and recirculated-air mode. Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper body region. Open them for this purpose.Air is cooled as quickl...

Climate 102 Via the button on the steering wheel You can switch quickly between the recircu-lated-air mode and the previous mode using a button on the steering wheel, refer to page 11 . ALL program Press the button.The current temperature setting on the driver's side is transferred to the front pass...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 103 Ventilation in the rear 1 Use the thumbwheel to adjust the temperature: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer 2 Use the thumbwheel to smoothly open and close the air vents 3 Use the lever to change the direction of...

Practical interior accessories 104 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 various remote-controlled devices, such as garage doors and gates or lighting sys-tems. ...

Practical interior accessories 106 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 functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object such as a ballpoint ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 107 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. &...

Practical interior accessories 108 Center armrest Storage compartment The center armrest between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for the snap-in adapter * , depending on the equip- ment version. Opening Press the button, see arrow. Settings* Slide the center armrest on the...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 109 Coupe: clothes hooks Press the upper edge to flip open. Items of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; other-wise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in c...

Practical interior accessories 110 Ashtray* Opening Push the ridge on the cover. Emptying Lift out the insert. Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighte...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 111 Coupe: Through-loading system* Opening 1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area. 2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint. C...

Practical interior accessories 112 Folding down the rear seat backrest Opening You can fold down the rear seat backrest to transport light objects in the rear without dam-aging the seats. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mounting points for the cargo area net * are found on the back of the se...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 113 Storage compartments inside the cargo area Coupe Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can be found in the cargo area: > Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 ...

Practical interior accessories 114 4. Clip the hooks of the ski bag retaining strap into the eyelet. Only place clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage. Securing cargo After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-sioning buckle for...

Practical interior accessories 116 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 the cover toward the front. To replace, insert the cover at an angle from above and let...

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 2 604 304 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Things to remember when driving 120 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 ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 121 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 driving style keeps fuel consumption down. Avoid high engi...

Things to remember when driving 122 Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form between tires and road sur-face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, means that the tire can completely lose contact with the road surface, so that nei...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 123 Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency...

Things to remember when driving 124 Load The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-gage can be transported. Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for-ward as possible, ideally dire...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 125 pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in violation of traffic safety laws. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swe...

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 2 604 304 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Refueling 128 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 129 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 damage. < When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-...

Wheels and tires 130 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 131 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 exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in ...

Wheels and tires 132 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 133 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 exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in ...

Wheels and tires 134 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 135 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 / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table ar...

Wheels and tires 136 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 138 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 139 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 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the ta...

Wheels and tires 140 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 =...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 141 Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory te...

Wheels and tires 142 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 144 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 145 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 147 2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer to page 62 3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 160...

Under the hood 146 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 147 Oil types Do not use oil additives as this could result in engine damage. < Specified engine oils Your service center can advise you on which engine oils have been approved by the manu-facturer of your vehicle.The engine oil quality...

Maintenance 148 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 respect to minimal vehicle mainte-nance costs.If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-prehensive rec...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 149 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. Th...

Care 150 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 are approved by BMW for this purpose.Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on the products and services ava...

Care 152 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 or synthetic waxes. Rubber seals Treat only with water or rubber care products. Do not use silicon-containing ca...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 153 Interior plastic parts > Imitation leather surfaces > Lamp glasses > Display pane of instrument cluster > Matte parts Clean with water and solvent-free plastic cleaner if necessary. Fine wood parts Clean fine wood trim and ...

Replacing components 154 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 The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a pouch under the cargo area floor panel. Wiper blad...

Replacing components 156 Side turn signals W5W bulb, 5 watts 1. Press the front edge of the lamp toward the rear with your fingertip, arrow 1 and pivot it out, arrow 2 . 2. While simultaneously lifting the retaining tab, rotate bulb holder to the left and remove. 3. Remove lamp and replace it. To in...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 157 Coupe: two-stage brake light in the trunk lid H21W bulb, 21 watts 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 pre...

Replacing components 158 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 BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery. Battery replacing Onl...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 159 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 th...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 161 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....

Giving and receiving assistance 162 Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.Coupe: it is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit underneath the cover on the right-hand side of the cargo area, refer to page 15...

Reference This chapter contains technical data and an index that will help you find information most quickly. Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 304 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Technical data 178 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 At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 179 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 mm Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 304 - © 02/...

Technical data 180 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 2 604 304 - © 02/10 BMW AG

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 181 Weights Coupe 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 automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,354/1,975 4,552/2,065 4,508/2,045 4,68...

Technical data 182 Convertible Capacities 328i 335i 335is Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,707/2,135 4,817/2,185 4,839/2,195 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,773/2,165 4,839/2,195 – > Sports automatic transmis-sion with double clutch lbs/kg – – 4,872/2,210 Loa...

Everything from A to Z 184 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 80 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 64 Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 59 Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 159 Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate control 103 Active Crui...

Everything from A to Z 186 Cargo area– capacity 181 – Comfort Access 28 – folding up the floor panel 113 – lamp, refer to Interior lamps 95 – opening from inside 24 – opening from outside 25 Cargo loading 123 – securing cargo 124 – stowing cargo 124 – vehicle 123 Car jack– jacking points 157 Car key...