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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  sto red in the onboard tool kit under-
neath the cover on the right-hand side of the 
cargo bay, refer to page230.
Convertible: it is stored in the onboard tool kit 
underneath the cargo bay floor, refer to 
page230.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the 
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the 
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid 
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift 
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow 
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on, 
refer to page59, otherwise the low-beam headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and 
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Power steering assistance is not available when 
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and 
steering will require increased effort. Active 
steering is not active and it will be necessary to 
turn the steering wheel further.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to 
page62.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph 
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of 
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic 
transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
In come countries, it is illegal to tow your vehicle 
with a tow bar or tow rope on public highways.
Please familiarize yourself with the relevant 
towing regulations for the country in which you 
are driving.
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter 
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may 
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same 
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, 
please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will 
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is 
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, 
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle 
could result in damage.< 

Giving and receiving assistance
240
With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make 
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated 
stresses on vehicle components when 
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. 
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as 
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could 
result in damage.<
With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck 
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle 
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or 
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just 
the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the 
wheels could lock up and the transfer case 
could be damaged.<
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface 
only.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to 
page237. Vehicles with a catalytic converter 
should only be tow-started when the engine is 
cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission 
cannot be tow-started at all.
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply 
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page59.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch 
depressed and slowly release the clutch. 
After the engine starts, immediately 
depress the clutch completely again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow 
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent 
Control HDC when the vehicle is being 
tow-started, page91.< 

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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 

Everything from A - Z
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Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions and 
refers you to the page where 
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System89
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control67
Accident, refer to Initiating an 
Emergency Request 
call236
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control108
"Activation time"109
Active cruise control67
– indicator lamps70
– malfunction71
– selecting distance69
– sensor71
Active steering96
– warning lamp96
Adaptive Head Light101
"Add digits" on the mobile 
phone194
Additives
– coolant226
"Address book" in 
navigation142
Address for navigation
– deleting144
– entering134,142
– selecting143
– storing142
– storing current position143
"Add to destination 
list"137,139Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control105
Adjusting the thigh support46
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control161
Airbags97
– indicator/warning lamp98
– sitting safely45
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate 
control105
– ventilation107
Air distribution
– automatic106
– individual105
Air flow rate106
Airing, refer to Ventilation107
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure212
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode106
"Air recirculation on / off"54
Air supply
– automatic climate 
control105
– ventilation
107
Air vents104
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications211
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off an alarm35
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels" for satellite 
radio171
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires222
"All stations", displaying with 
the radio164All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
"AM", waveband160,164
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode106
Antenna for mobile phone186
Antifreeze
– coolant226
– washer fluid65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system29
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights247
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights247
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest114
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer76
Arrival time, refer to Starting 
destination guidance147
Arrow display for 
navigation148
"Arrow display" in 
navigation148
Ashtray
– front116
– rear116
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems89
Assistance window20
– refer to iDrive20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control106
"Audio"163,167
Audio160
– controls160
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161 

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"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 

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Heating
– mirrors52
– rear window107
– residual heat107
– seats49
Heating and ventilation, refer 
to Climate104
Heating while at a standstill, 
refer to Using residual 
heat107
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo126
Height, refer to 
Dimensions245
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel53
High beams102
– headlamp flasher102
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio167
High water, refer to Driving 
through water125
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria145
Hill Descent Control HDC91
Hills125
Holders for cups115
Home address144
"Home address" in 
navigation145
Homepage BMW4
Hood223
Hooks for shopping bags118
Horn10,11
Hotel function34
Hot exhaust system124
"Hour memo"82
"House number" in 
destination entry137
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC89
Hydroplaning125
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio167Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature
warning74
ID3 tag, refer to Information 
about the track175
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires221
– tire coding219
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness86
– assistance window20
– automatic climate 
control105
– changing language86
– changing units of measure 
and display format78
– confirming selection or 
entry19
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– selecting a menu item19
– setting the date and time81
– start menu17
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
i menu18
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM95
Individual air distribution105Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure212
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM93
Information
– on another location140
– on country140
– on current position140
– on destination location140
Information menu, refer to 
i menu18
"Information on 
destination"142
"Info sources"80
Initializing
– active steering96
– after power failure234
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating112
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– glass roof40
"Input map"139
Installation location
– CD changer177
– navigation DVD drive132
– telephone114
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions150
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting103
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Interesting destination for 
navigation140
"Interim time"86
Interior lamps103
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor36
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming 
feature53
– compass112
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control61