2008 BMW 335XI CONVERTIBLE transmission

Mobility
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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 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
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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.<

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Weights
Coupe
Convertible
Capacities
328i328xi335i335xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,351/1,520 3,582/1,625 3,571/1,620 3,759/1,705
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,417/1,550 3,627/1,645 3,582/1,625 3,770/1,710
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,277/1,940 4,508/2,045 4,497/2,040 4,685/2,125
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,343/1,970 4,552/2,065 4,508/2,045 4,696/2,130
Load lbs/kg 926/420 926/420 926/420 926/420
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,061/935 2,260/1,025 2,172/985 2,326/1,055
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,293/1,040 2,326/1,055 2,348/1,065 2,381/1,080
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 15.5/440 15.5/440 15.2/430 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

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Mobility
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
"Auto Request"203
"Autostore"
– on the radio166
"AUX"160,179,181
– AUX-In port179
– USB-audio interface180
AUX-IN
– port114
AUX-In port179
Average fuel consumption76
– setting the units78
Average speed76
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation145
"Avoid highways" in
navigation145
Avoid highways in
navigation145Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation145
Axle loads, refer to
Weights247
"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 bulb233
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps233
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
Battery235
– charging235
– disposal38,235
– jump starting237
– remote control28
– temporary power failure235
Battery renewal
– remote control38
– remote control for vehicle38
Being towed239
Belt hand-over52
– pinch protection system52
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 Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System229
"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 Display96
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb233
– two-stage96
Brake pads124
– breaking in124
Brake rotors126
– brakes124
– breaking in124
Brakes
– ABS89
– BMW Maintenance
System229
– breaking in124
– parking brake60
– service requirements79

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Mobility
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes124
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD for navigation132
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC89
"Dynamic route" in
navigation145
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player160
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door210
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
Electric seat adjustment46
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access37
Electronic oil level check225
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock63
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release210
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof40Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside34
Emergency Request236
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance236
"Enabled services"206
"Enable services"207
"End call"193
Energy, saving
– saving fuel124
Engine
– breaking in124
– data244
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature75
– speed244
– starting60
– starting, convenient
access36
– switching off60
Engine compartment225
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant227
Engine oil
– adding227
– BMW Maintenance
System229
– capacity247
– checking level225
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements79
"Engine oil level"226
Engine output, refer to Engine
data244
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data244
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine60
"Enter address"135
Entering a destination135
Entering a destination
country135
Entering a house number or
intersection137Entering an intersection136
Entering a street136
"Entertainment"160
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps103
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control163
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control162
Error messages, refer to
Check Control83
"ESN"170
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control89
Event data recorders230
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system125
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out52
External audio device114
External audio device, refer to
AUX-In port179
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away239
– for tying down loads128
F
Fader, tone control161
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control83
Failure of an electrical
consumer235
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts51
Fastest route for
navigation145

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

Everything from A - Z
260 Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming
feature53
– compass112
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control61
Intermittent mode of the
wipers64
J
Jacking points235
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting237
Jump starting237
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-down62
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Knock control211
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control100
– parking lamps/low
beams100
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs231
"Language / Units"78
"Language / Units" in
navigation133,150
"Language" on the Control
Display86
"Languages" in
navigation133,150Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts51
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo128
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list141
"Last seat pos."51
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system57
LED hand lamp114
LED Light-emitting
diodes232
Length, refer to
Dimensions245
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb234
Light-emitting diodes
LED232
Lighter116
– connecting electrical
appliances116
"Lighting"64
Lighting
– instruments103
– lamps and bulbs231
– vehicle, refer to Lamps100
Light-metal alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light switch100
"Limit"85
Limit, refer to Speed limit85
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo128
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking33
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low-beam headlamps100
– automatic
100Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
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 control31
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack129
Lumbar support47
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires223
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system229
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– luggage compartment lid33
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control83
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
"Manual" on the radio165
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door210
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission63
Manual transmission61
Map
– changing scale149
– destination entry139
"Map direction of travel"149
"Map facing north"149

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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