2007 BMW 328XI COUPE spare tire

Technology for driving comfort and safety
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System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud-
den severe tire damage caused by out-
side influences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has not
been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi-
cated even though the tire inflation pressures
are correct.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as
a compact spare wheel, has been mounted, or if
TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other
systems or devices using the same radio fre-
quency.
Status indicator on the Control Display
The color of the tires represents the status of
the tires and the system.
TPM takes into account that tire pressures
change while the vehicle is being driven. The
tire pressures do not need to be corrected
unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means
of color indicators.
Green
The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the
established target value.
"TPM active" appears on the Control Display.
One wheel yellow
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-
sure in the indicated tire. A message appears on
the Control Display.
All wheels yellow
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-
sure in several tires. A message appears on the
Control Display.
Gray
The system cannot detect a puncture.
Possible reasons for this:
>TPM is being reset
>Temporary malfunction caused by systems
or devices using the same radio frequency>Malfunction
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button
The start menu is called up.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "TPM" is selected and press the con-
troller.
6.Start the engine, but do not start driving.
7.Select "Reset" and press the controller.
will be adapted

Refueling
210
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. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Gas cap
Opening
1.Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2.Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not jam the strap between the gas cap
and the vehicle. Otherwise fuel vapors
could escape. A message will be displayed if the
gas cap is loose or missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler door manually:
Coupe
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Convertible
1.Loosen the right-hand cargo bay trim panel
by turning the screws by 90°, see arrow.
2.Slightly lift the top section of the panel. It is
not necessary to remove the entire panel.
3.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service
station.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
>premature pump shutoff

Mobility
221Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 0705 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 07 of 2005.
Run-Flat Tires
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-Flat Tires comprise a conditionally self-
supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can
continue to be used subject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page93.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only
by your BMW center or tire shop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel. If this
work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent damage and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire age, which can result in a
limited service life.<
Correct wheels and tires
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is
available. Your BMW center will be glad to
advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
that damaged Run-Flat Tires be replaced
rather than repaired.<
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact and thus to severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot guarantee their driving
safety.<
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS, DSC or
RPA.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect
a puncture, refer to page93. Your BMW center
will be glad to advise you.

Replacing components
234 For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on
page93.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-Flat Tires, page221.
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page221.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
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-
ma te. Your BM W center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page237.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
secure the battery against tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page81.
>Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page166.
>Navigation system
Operability must be waited for, refer to
page132.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
raised. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page50.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page112.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
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