Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Weights
Sedan
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
323i (Canada)328i328xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,274/1,485 3,340/1,515 3,582/1,625
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,329/1,510 3,406/1,545 3,627/1,645
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,332/1,965 4,398/1,995 4,641/2,105
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,387/1,990 4,464/2,025 4,685/2,125
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,083/945 2,116/960 2,293/1,040
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,403/1,090 2,458/1,115 2,502/1,135
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460
335i335xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,593/1,630 3,814/1,730
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,605/1,635 3,824/1,735
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,652/2,110 4,872/2,210
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,663/2,115 4,883/2,215
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,238/1,015 2,436/1,105
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,531/1,145 2,546/1,155
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 15.9/450
Technical data
246
Sports Wagon
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
328i328xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,527/1,600 3,770/1,710
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,593/1,630 3,814/1,730
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,630/2,100 4,872/2,210
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,696/2,130 4,916/2,230
Load lbs/kg 1,102/500 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,127/965 2,326/1,055
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page207
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page62
including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0
Everything from A - Z
254 Brake system120
– BMW Maintenance
System226
– breaking in120
– disc brakes122
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance235
Breaking in the clutch120
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential120
Break-in period120
Brightness of the Control
Display84
"Brightness" on the Control
Display84
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs229
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button56
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
"Call"190,201
Call
– accepting188
– displaying accepted190
– ending189
– missed190
– starting189
Calling
– from phone book189
– from Top 8 list190
– redialing190
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders111
Capacities246
Capacity of the cargo bay245
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery233
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure"Car Data"73
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing124
Cargo bay114
– capacity245
– convenient access37
– folding up the floor
panel116
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps99
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– partition net114
– roll-up cover114
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
Cargo bay net, refer to
Partition net114
Cargo loading
– securing cargo124
– stowing cargo123
– vehicle123
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points233
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone182
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– refer to Mobile phone182
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualCar radio, refer to Radio160
Car wash122
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with convenient access37
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system121
"Categories" for satellite
radio167
CBS Condition Based
Service226
"CD"156,169
CD changer169
– compressed audio files169
– controls156
– fast forward/reverse173
– installation location173
– playing a track171
– random order172
– repeating a track172
– selecting a CD169
– selecting a track170
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
CD player169
– compressed audio files169
– controls156
– fast forward/reverse173
– playing a track171
– random order172
– repeating a track172
– selecting a track170
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
Center armrest110
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb233
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– convenient access36
– hotel function34
Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control87
– indicator/warning lamp87
DVD for navigation128
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC86
"Dynamic route" in
navigation141
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp87
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp87
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution86
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player156
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door206
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
Electric seat adjustment44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access37
Electronic oil level check222
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock60
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release206
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof40
– panorama glass roof42
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside34
Emergency Request235
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance235
"Enabled services"202
"Enable services"203
"End call"189
Energy, saving
– saving fuel120
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control72
Energy Control72
Engine
– breaking in120
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed242
– starting57
– starting, convenient
access36
– switching off57
Engine compartment222
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant224
Engine oil
– adding224
– BMW Maintenance
System226
– capacity246
– checking level222
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements76
"Engine oil level"223
Engine output, refer to Engine
data242
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data242
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine57
"Enter address"131
Entering a destination131
Entering a destination
country131
Entering a house number or
intersection133Entering an intersection132
Entering a street132
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps99
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control72
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control159
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control158
Error messages, refer to
Check Control81
"ESN"166
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Event data recorders227
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system121
Expanding the cargo bay114
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
External audio device110
External audio device, refer to
AUX-In port175
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away238
– for tying down loads124
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control81
Failure of an electrical
consumer234
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36
Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Head restraints45
– front, removing46
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely43
Heated
– mirrors49
– rear window103
– seats47
Heating
– mirrors49
– rear window103
– residual heat103
– seats47
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate100
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat103
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo123
Height, refer to
Dimensions243
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel50
High beams98
– headlamp flasher98
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs229
High Definition Radio163
High water, refer to Driving
through water122
Highways, refer to Route
criteria141
Hill Descent Control HDC87
Hills122
Holders for cups111
Home address140
"Home address" in
navigation141
Homepage BMW4
Hood221
Hooks for shopping
bags115,116
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately34
Hot exhaust system121"Hour memo"80
"House number" in
destination entry133
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC86
Hydroplaning121
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio163
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning71
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track171
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires219
– tire coding217
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness84
– assistance window20
– automatic climate
control101
– changing language84
– changing units of measure
and display format76
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– selecting a menu item19
– setting the date and time79
– start menu17
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition56
– switched off56
– switched on56
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness56
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on56
Ignition lock56
i menu18
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM92
Individual air distribution101
Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel50
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure208
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM90
Information
– on another location136
– on country136
– on current position136
– on destination location136
Information menu, refer to
i menu18
"Information on
destination"138
"Info sources"77
Initializing
– active steering93
– after power failure234
– compass, refer to
Calibrating108
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM89
– glass roof40
– panorama glass roof42
"Input map"135
Installation location
– CD changer173
– navigation DVD drive128
– telephone110
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting99
Everything from A - Z
260 Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control106
Interesting destination for
navigation136
"Interim time"84
Interior lamps99
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor36
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming
feature50
– compass108
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the
wipers61
J
Jacking points233
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting236
Jump starting236
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-down59
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control96
– parking lamps/low beams96
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs229
"Language / Units"76
"Language / Units" in
navigation129,146
"Language" on the Control
Display84
"Languages" in
navigation129,146
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts48
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo124
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list137
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system53
LED hand lamp110
LED Light-emitting
diodes229
Length, refer to
Dimensions243
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb233
Light-emitting diodes
LED229
Lighter111
– connecting electrical
appliances112
"Lighting"61
Lighting
– instruments99
– lamps and bulbs229
– vehicle, refer to Lamps96
Light-metal alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light switch96
"Limit"83
Limit, refer to Speed limit83
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo124Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low-beam headlamps96
– automatic
96
Low beams
– replacing bulbs229
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage 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 rack124
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires220
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system226
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– tires90
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control81
Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Seats44
– adjusting electrically44
– adjusting the seats44
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory47
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo117
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside29
"Select as
destination"137,201
"Select current speed"83
Selecting a country for
navigation131
Selecting an audio source156
Selecting distance for active
cruise control66
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation145
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock59
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance235
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance235
Service data in the remote
control226
"Service Info"77,199,223
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS226
"Service Request"192,199
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS226
"Service
requirements"77,199,223Service requirements76
"Set date"81
"Set time"80
"Settings"203
Settings
– changing settings on the
Control Display84
– clock, 12h/24h mode80
– date format
81
– language84
Settings and information75
"Settings" for unlocking29
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times104
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission58
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions59
Short commands for the voice
command system247
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route141
"Short route" in
navigation141
"Show current position"136
"Show destination
position"136
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer172
– CD player172
Side airbags94
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds109
Side windows, refer to
Windows38
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag117Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass
roof40
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control56
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray111
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment110
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD227
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances112
Song search, refer to Playing a
track171
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request235
Sound output for
entertainment on/off156
Spare fuses,234
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses
234
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system146
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires90
– with winter tires220
Speed-dependent volume
control157
Speed limit83
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit83
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control158
Split rear seat backrest, refer
to Expanding the cargo
bay114
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps62
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems86
Everything from A - Z
266 Start/stop button56
– starting the engine57
– switching off the engine57
"Start guidance"133
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine57
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting236
Starting difficulties
– jump starting236
Starting the engine
– start/stop button56
Start menu17
"Start service"198
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist200
"State / Province" in
destination entry131
Station
– refer to Radio160
"Status"77
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel50
– adjustment50
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– freely programmable
buttons50
– lock56
– locking with convenient
access37
– programmable buttons50
"Steering wheel buttons"51
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering93
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
"Stopwatch"84
Stopwatch83
Storage compartments110
Storage nets115
"Store" for satellite radio168
"Store in address book" in
navigation139
"Store" on the radio162
Storing current position139
Storing radio stations162Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory47
Storing tires220
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments110
"Street" in destination
entry133
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires208
Sun blinds109
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control158
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine57
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button56
Switching on
– audio156
– CD changer156
– CD player156
– radio156
Switching on the hour
signal80
Switching the cooling function
on and off103
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting104
Symbols4
– navigation system150
– status information20
– traffic info for navigation
system147
T
Tachometer71
Tailgate
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Tail lamps231
– replacing bulb232Tank contents, refer to
Capacities246
Technical data242
– capacities246
– dimensions243
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to
TeleService, BMW
Assist197
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone182
"Telephone list"51
TeleService199
Temperature
– automatic climate
control101
– changing unit of measure76
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature72
Temperature display
– outside temperature71
– outside temperature
warning71
– setting the units76
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control63
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo124
"Terminate services"202
"Text language"84
"Theater" for Tone
control158
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp233
Through-loading system113
Through-loading system,
refer to Expanding the cargo
bay114
Tilt alarm sensor36
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror49
"Time"80