2007 BMW 328I COUPE automatic transmission

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Weights
Coupe
Convertible
Capacities
328i328xi335i
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,351/1,520 3,582/1,625 3,571/1,620
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,417/1,550 3,627/1,645 3,582/1,625
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,277/1,940 4,508/2,045 4,497/2,040
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,343/1,970 4,552/2,065 4,508/2,045
Load lbs/kg 926/420 926/420 926/420
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,061/935 2,260/1,025 2,172/985
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,293/1,040 2,326/1,055 2,348/1,065
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 15.5/440 15.5/440 15.2/430
328i335i
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,792/1,720 3,946/1,790
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,858/1,750 3,957/1,795
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,674/2,120 4,828/2,190
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,740/2,150 4,839/2,195
Load lbs/kg 882/400 882/400
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,105/955 2,205/1,000
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg – –
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 7.4 - 12.4/210 - 350 7.4 - 12.4/210 - 350
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page211
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page65
including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Audio", refer to Tone
control161
Audio device, external114
Automatic
– air distribution106
– air flow rate106
– cruise control66,67
– headlamp control100
– service notification203
– storing of stations165
Automatic climate control104
– automatic air
distribution106
– settings via iDrive105
Automatic curb monitor53
"Automatic programs" with
automatic climate
control106
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC106
Automatic station search165
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– interlock61,62
– overriding selector lever
lock63
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position62
– sport program62
– towing238
– tow-starting238
"Automatic ventilation"108
AUTO program for automatic
climate control106
"Autostore"
– on the radio166
"AUX"160,180,181
– AUX-In port180
– USB/audio interface181
AUX-IN
– port114
AUX-In port180
Average fuel consumption76
– setting the units78
Average speed76
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation145
"Avoid highways" in
navigation145Avoid highways in
navigation145
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation145
Axle loads, refer to
Weights
247
"A - Z"193,194
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment46
Backrest width adjustment47
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats48
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb232
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps232
Bag holder118
Balance, tone control161
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch237
Bar, refer to Towing
methods239
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment114
Bass, tone control161
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass161
Battery234
– charging234
– disposal38,234
– jump starting237
– remote control28
– temporary power failure234
Battery renewal
– remote control38
– remote control for vehicle38
Being towed239
Belt hand-over52
Belts, refer to Safety belts51Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts51
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders115
Blinds, refer to Roller sun
blinds113
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate106
Bluetooth, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
"BMW Assist"202,203,204
BMW Assist
– activating206
– Concierge service204
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations204
– Roadside Assistance202
– services offered201
– TeleService203
"BMW Contact"196
"BMW Contact
Numbers"196
BMW Homepage
4
BMW Maintenance
System228
"BMW Service settings"207
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders115
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC89
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements79
Brake Force Display97
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb232
– two-stage97
Brake pads124
– breaking in124
Brake rotors125
– brakes124
– breaking in124
Brakes
– ABS89
– BMW Maintenance
System228
– breaking in124
– parking brake60
– service requirements79

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Driving stability control
systems89
Driving through water125
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes124
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD for navigation132
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC89
"Dynamic route" in
navigation145
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player160
Electric
– seat adjustment46
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door210
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
Electric seat adjustment46
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access37
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV89
Electronic oil level check224
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock63
Emergency call236Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release210
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof40
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside34
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance236
"Enable services"207
"End call"193
Engine
– breaking in124
– data244
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature75
– speed244
– starting60
– starting, convenient
access36
– switching off60
Engine compartment224
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant226
Engine oil
– adding226
– BMW Maintenance
System228
– capacity247
– checking level224
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements79
"Engine oil level"225
Engine output, refer to Engine
data244
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data
244
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine60
"Enter address"135
Entering a destination135
Entering a destination
country135Entering a house number or
intersection137
Entering an intersection136
Entering a street136
"Entertainment"160
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps103
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control162
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control162
Error messages, refer to
Check Control83
"ESN"170
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control89
Event data recorders229
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system124
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out52
External audio device114
External audio device, refer to
AUX-In port180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away239
– for tying down loads127
F
Fader, tone control161
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control83
Failure of an electrical
consumer234
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts51

Everything from A - Z
258 Fastest route for
navigation145
Fast forward
– CD changer177
– CD player177
"Fast route" in navigation145
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control108
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch237
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight114
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires221
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction93
– snow chains92,222
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition220
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir65
"FM", waveband160,164
FM, waveband164
Fog lamps102
– indicator lamp13,102
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash52
Folding up the floor panel119
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely125
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps103
For your own safety5Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive90
Frequency, selecting
manually165
Front airbags97
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor92
Fuel211
– average consumption76
– gauge75
– high-quality brands211
– quality211
– specifications211
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities247
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Fuel filler door210
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction210
Fuses234
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control110
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel211
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level224
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61General driving notes124
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,32
– initializing40
– opening, closing40
– operation with convenient
access37
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment113
– rechargeable flashlight114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system132
Grills104
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight114
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control91
"HD radio"167
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio167
Head airbags97
Headlamp control,
automatic100
Headlamp flasher63
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Head restraints47
– front, removing48
– rear, removing48
– sitting safely45
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window107
– seats49

Everything from A - Z
260 Intermittent mode of the
wipers64
J
Jacking points234
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting237
Jump starting237
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Kick-down62
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Knock control211
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control100
– parking lamps/low
beams100
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs230
"Language / Units"78
"Language / Units" in
navigation133,150
"Languages" in
navigation133,150
"Languages" on the control
display86
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts51
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo127
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list141"Last seat pos."51
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system57
LED Light-emitting
diodes231
Length, refer to
Dimensions245
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb233
Light-emitting diodes
LED231
Lighter116
– connecting electrical
appliances116
"Lighting"64
Lighting
– instruments103
– lamps and bulbs230
– vehicle, refer to Lamps100
Light-metal alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light switch100
"Limit"85
Limit, refer to Speed limit85
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo127
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking33
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low-beam headlamps100
– automatic
100
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47Luggage compartment lid33
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– emergency release34
– locking or unlocking
separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack128
Lumbar support47
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires222
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system228
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– luggage compartment lid33
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control83
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
"Manual" on the radio165
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door210
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission63
Manual transmission61
Map
– changing scale149
– destination entry139
"Map direction of travel"149
"Map facing north"149

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Mobility
R
Radio
– autostore165
– controls160
– High Definition Radio167
– listening to stations164
– sampling stations165
– satellite radio170
– selecting a
waveband160,164
– selecting the frequency
manually165
– station search165
– stations with best
reception165
– storing stations166
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key28
Rain sensor64
"Random", refer to Random
play176
"Random all" for audio
mode177
"Random directory" for audio
mode177
Random play176
"RDS" Radio Data
System167
Reading lamps103
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps232
– replacing bulb232
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests117
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb232
Rear ventilation108Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors52
Rear window defroster107
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds113
"Received calls"194
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight114
Recirculated-air mode106
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode106
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch86
"Redial" on the mobile
phone194
Refueling210
Releasing
– hood223
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range75
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,37
– removing from the ignition
lock59
– service data228
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode176
"Repeat" for audio mode176
"Repeat track" for audio
mode176
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs230
Replacing tires221
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires221
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge75
"Reset"92,94Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings163
"Reset" for stopwatch86
"Reset" for tone settings163
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retractable hardtop41
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing42
– remote control30
Reverse
– CD changer177
– CD player177
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Road map149
"Roadside Assistance"
202
Roadside
Assistance202,236
Roadside parking lamps102
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements79
Roller sun blinds113
Rollover protection system,
convertible99
– resetting99
Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage
rack128
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16

Everything from A - Z
264 Route145
– arrow display148
– changing151
– display148
– displaying streets and
towns/cities150
– displaying town150
– list150
– map display149
– selecting145
– selecting criteria145
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires221
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires221
Run-Flat Tires221
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire93
– flat tire93
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– new tires221
– replacing221
– tire inflation pressure212
– winter tires222
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment51
Safety belts51
– belt hand-over52
– damage51
– indicator/warning lamp51
– reminder51
– sitting safely45
Safety belts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochureSafety systems
– airbags97
– Antilock Brake System
ABS89
– brake system89
– driving stability control
systems89
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
– rollover protection system,
convertible99
– safety belts51
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires221
"SAT"160,170
Satellite radio170
– displaying additional
information171
– enabling170
– selecting channel171
– storing channel171
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations165
– sampling tracks on CD175
Scan
– CD changer175
– CD player175
– radio165
"Scan all" for audio mode175
"Scan directory" for audio
mode175
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting239
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio170
Seat adjustment
– electric46
– mechanical46
Seat and mirror memory50
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder51
Seat heating49Seats45
– adjusting electrically46
– adjusting the seats46
– heating49
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory50
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory50
– sitting safely45
Securing cargo119,121
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside29
"Select as
destination"141,205
"Select current speed"86
Selecting a country for
navigation135
Selecting an audio source160
Selecting distance for active
cruise control69
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation149
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock62
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
"Service"80,203,225
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance236
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance236
Service data in the remote
control228
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS228
"Service notification"203
"Service Request"196,203
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS228

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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Service
requirements"80,203,225
Service requirements79
"Service Status"206
"Set date"83
"Set time"82
"Settings"207
Settings
– changing settings on the
Control Display86
– clock, 12h/24h mode82
– date format83
– language86
Settings and information78
"Settings" for unlocking29
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times108
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions62
Short commands for the voice
command system248
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route145
"Short route" in
navigation145
"Show current position"140
"Show destination
position"140
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer176
– CD player176
Side airbags97
Side windows, refer to
Windows38
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45Ski bag119
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag120
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control59
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray116
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment114
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD229
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances116
Song search, refer to Playing a
track175
SOS, refer to Initiating an
Emergency Request
call236
Sound output for
entertainment on/off160
Spare fuses234
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses234
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system150
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires93
– with winter tires222
Speed-dependent volume
control161
Speed limit85
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit85
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control162
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps65
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems89Start/stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start guidance"137
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine60
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting237
Starting difficulties
– jump starting237
Starting the engine
– start/stop button59
Start menu17
"Start service"202
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist204
"State / Province" in
destination entry135
Station
– refer to Radio164
"Status"80
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel53
– adjustment53
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock59
– locking with convenient
access37
"Steering wheel buttons"54
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
"Stopwatch"86
Stopwatch86
Storage compartments114
Storage nets118
"Store" for satellite radio172
"Store in address book" in
navigation143
"Store" on the radio166
Storing current position143
Storing radio stations166
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory50
Storing tires222