2008 BMW 328XI ignition

Replacing components
232 For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
If the routine for changing a particular
bulb is not described here, please contact
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.<
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours, otherwise this could cause
irritation to the retina.<
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue
the journey with great care, provided that local
legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacements, performed
o n ly b y a BM W c e n t e r o r a w o r k s h o p t h a t w o r k s
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if
such work is carried out improperly, the high
voltage in the system presents the danger of
fatal injuries.<
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press the catches towards the rear, see arrows,
and pull the cover forward and out.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover, oth-
erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lamps
H8 bulb, 35 watts
1.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.
2.Turn the bulb approx. 90°, see arrow, and
take it out.
3.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.
4.Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.
5.Reattach the cover.
Corner-illuminating lamp*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.

Mobility
239Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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 page231.
Convertible: it is stored in the onboard tool kit
underneath the cargo bay floor, refer to
page231.
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
I n s o m e c o u n t r i e s , i t i s i l l e g a l t o t o w y o u r v e h i c l e
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, page90.<

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs231
Changing the language on the
Control Display86
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display78
Changing wheels234
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment225
Check Control83
"Check Control
messages"85
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH57
Child-restraint systems56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely56
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter116
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps65
– washer fluid65
"Climate"105
Clock74
– 12h/24h mode82
– setting time81
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside29
Clothes hooks115
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine60
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access36
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
"Communication"192,202,2
03,204Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Compass112
Computer75
– displays on Control
Display76
– hour signal82
Computer, refer to iDrive16
"Concert hall" for Tone
control162
"Concierge"
204
Concierge service204
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked126
Condition Based Service
CBS229
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle31
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances116
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption76
Consumption display
– average consumption76
"Continue guidance to
destination?"148
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– brightness86
– changing the language86
– switching off/on21
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient access36
– replacing the battery38
– what to observe before
entering a car wash37Convenient loading in
convertible31
Convenient operation
– glass roof30
– glass roof with convenient
access37
– retractable hardtop30
– windows30
– windows with convenient
access37
Convertible
– bag holder118
– convenient loading31
– enlarging cargo bay117
– folding down rear
backrest118
– retractable hardtop41
– rollover protection
system98
– securing cargo128
– stowing cargo127
Coolant227
– checking level228
Coolant temperature75
Cooling, maximum106
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant227
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant227
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive Head
Light101
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light101
Correct tires222
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps103
Cross-hairs in navigation139
Cruise control66
– active67
– malfunction67
Cruising range75
Cup holders115
Curb weight, refer to
Weights247
"Current position"155

Everything from A - Z
258 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 LED hand
lamp114
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires222
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction93
– snow chains92,223
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition221
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
safely126
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps103
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive90Frequency, 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
Fuses235
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
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
General driving notes125Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,32
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– operation with convenient
access37
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment113
– LED hand lamp114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system132
Grills104
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
Hand lamp, refer to LED hand
lamp114
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control90
"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
– mirrors53
– rear window107
– seats49

Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Heating
– mirrors53
– 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
cargo127
Height, refer to
Dimensions245
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel53
High beams102
– headlamp flasher102
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio167
High water, refer to Driving
through water126
Highways, refer to Route
criteria145
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills126
Holders for cups115
Home address144
"Home address" in
navigation145
Homepage BMW4
Hood224
Hooks for shopping bags118
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately34
Hot exhaust system125
"Hour memo"82
"House number" in
destination entry137
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC89
Hydroplaning125I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio167
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning74
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track175
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires222
– tire coding220
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
Imprint2Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM95
Individual air distribution105
Inflation 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 failure235
– 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 control31
Interior motion sensor36

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
R
Radio
– autostore165
– controls160
– High Definition Radio167
– listening to stations164
– regional programs167
– 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
lamps233
– replacing bulb233
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests117
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb233
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
Recirculated-air mode106
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode106
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch86
"Redial" for mobile phone194
Refueling210
Releasing
– hood224
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range75
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,37
– removing from the ignition
lock59
– service data229
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode176
"Repeat" for audio mode176
"Repeat track" for audio
mode176
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs231
Replacing tires222
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires222
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge75
"Reset"92,94
Reset, 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
Assistance
202,236
Roadside parking lamps102
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements79
Roller sun blinds113
Rollover protection system,
convertible98
– resetting99
Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage
rack129
"Roomsound", refer to Tone
control162
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16