2008 BMW 328XI SEDAN warning

Everything from A - Z
256 Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting99
Data, technical242
– dimensions243
– engine242
– weights245
"Date"81
Date
– setting80
– setting format81
"Date format"81
"Daytime running lamps"97
Daytime running lamps97
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control86
"Deactivated"48
Deactivating front passenger
airbags94
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock31
– fuel filler door206
– glass roof40
– panorama glass roof42
"Delete address book" in
navigation140
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone191
"Delete data" in
navigation140
"Delete" for mobile
phone191
Destination address
– deleting140
– entering130,134Destination for navigation
– destination list137
– entry130
– home address140
– manual entry130,134
– selecting from address
book139
– selecting using
information136
– selecting via language134
– selecting via map135
– storing138
Destination guidance143
– canceling voice
instructions51
– changing specified
route141
– displaying route144
– distance and arrival143
– starting143
– terminating/continuing143
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice
instructions147
Destination list for navigation
system137
Destinations recently driven
to137
"Details" for audio mode177
"Dial" for mobile phone189
"Dial number"189
Digital clock71
Digital compass108
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio163
Dimensions243
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals60
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book138
Displacement, refer to Engine
data242
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting99
"Display off"21Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant224
– remote control battery38
– vehicle battery234
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control64
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements76
"Distance to dest."74
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control85
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Door lock31
"Door locks"30,31,32,77
Doors, emergency
operation31
DOT Quality Grades217
Draft-free ventilation103
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders111
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC86
Drive-off assistant88
Driving around a traffic
congestion150
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams96
Driving notes120
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant88
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route144
Driving stability control
systems86
Driving through water122
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes120
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function103

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

Everything from A - Z
258 Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer173
– CD player173
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control104
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch236
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock56
Flashlight, refer to LED hand
lamp110
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires219
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM90
Flat Tire Monitor FTM89
– indicating a flat tire90
– indicator/warning lamp90
– initializing the system89
– malfunction90
– snow chains89,220
– system limits89
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition218
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir62
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps98
– indicator lamp13,98
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash49
Folding rear seat backrest114
Folding up the floor panel116
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely122Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps99
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive87
Frequency, selecting
manually161
Front airbags94
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor89
Fuel207
– average consumption73
– gauge72
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications207
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities246
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to
Energy Control72
Fuel filler door206
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction206
Fuses234
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control106
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption73
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission58Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission58
General driving notes121
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,31
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment109
– LED hand lamp110
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system128
Grills100
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights245
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs229
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hand lamp, refer to LED hand
lamp110
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control87
"HD radio"163
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio163
Head airbags94
Headlamp control,
automatic96
Headlamp cover229
Headlamp flasher60
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs229

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

Everything from A - Z
262 Navigation system128
– address book138
– changing a route147
– destination entry130
– destination guidance in
assistance window128
– destination list137
– displaying current
position151
– entering a destination
manually130,134
– last destinations137
– navigation DVD128
– opening130
– route display144
– route list146
– searching for a special
destination136
– selecting destination using
information136
– selecting destination via
map135
– selecting route criteria141
– starting destination
guidance143
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance143
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance143
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment147
"Navigation voice
instructions"129
"Navigation voice
instructions" via buttons on
the steering wheel51
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments110
"New address" in
navigation139
"New destination"131,135
"New route"147
New tires219
"Next entertainment
source"51
North-facing map145Nozzles100
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data242
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope239
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis227
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Odometer71
Oil, refer to Engine oil222
Oil consumption222
Oil level222
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal234
"On a new destination" in
navigation137
"Onboard info"74
Onboard tool kit228
"On destination"137
"On location"137
Opening and closing
– convenient access36
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock31
– via the remote control29
Operation by voice for mobile
phone193
– adjusting volume194
– canceling193
– correcting phone
number194
– dialing phone number194
– placing a call194
– redialing194
– voice commands193
– voice phone book194
"Options"201
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation103
Output, refer to Engine
data242Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control102
Outside-temperature
display71
– changing units of
measure76
– in computer76
Outside temperature
warning71
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature72
Overriding selector lever
lock60
P
Panorama glass roof40
– closing after electrical
malfunction42
– comfort position41
– convenient operation30
– initializing42
– opening, closing41
– pinch protection system41
– power failure42
– raising41
– remote control30
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control85
"Parked car operation"104
"Parked car ventilation"104
Parked car ventilation104
– activating switch-on
times105
– preselecting switch-on
times104
– switching on and off
directly104
Parking
– vehicle57
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control85
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp58
Parking lamps96
Parking lamps/low beams96
– replacing bulbs230
Partition net114

Everything from A - Z
264 Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener106
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,38
– removing from the ignition
lock56
– service data226
– tailgate30
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode172
"Repeat" for audio mode172
"Repeat track" for audio
mode172
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs229
Replacing tires219
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires219
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge72
"Reset"89,91
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings159
"Reset" for stopwatch84
"Reset" for tone settings159
Residual heat103
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts48
Reverse
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission58
Road map145
"Roadside Assistance"198
Roadside
Assistance198,235
Roadside parking lamps98
– replacing bulbs230
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements76Roller blind
– sun blinds109
Roof load capacity245
Roof-mounted luggage
rack124
"Roomsound", refer to Tone
control158
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away
239
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route141
– arrow display144
– changing147
– display144
– displaying streets and
towns/cities146
– displaying town146
– list146
– map display145
– selecting141
– selecting criteria141
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires219
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires219
Run-Flat Tires219
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire90
– flat tire90
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– new tires219
– replacing219
– tire inflation pressure208
– winter tires220
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment48
Safety belts48
– damage49
– indicator/warning lamp48
– reminder48
– sitting safely43Safety belts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Safety systems
– airbags94
– Antilock Brake System
ABS86
– brake system86
– driving stability control
systems86
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC86
– safety belts48
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires219
"SAT"156,166
Satellite radio166
– displaying additional
information167
– enabling166
– selecting channel167
– storing channel167
Saving fuel120
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations161
– sampling tracks on CD171
Scan
– CD changer171
– CD player171
– radio161
"Scan all" for audio mode171
"Scan directory" for audio
mode171
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting238
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio166
Seat adjustment
– electric44
– mechanical44
Seat and mirror memory47
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder48
Seat heating47

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