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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page209
2Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system, 
refer to page613Jump-starting connection, refer to 
page225
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the 
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at 
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted 
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You 
can have the oil level displayed while you are 
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a 
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up 
or down repeatedly until the appropriate 
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever. 
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played. 

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>"Measurement inactive. Have this 
checked."
Do not add engine oil. You can continue 
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer 
to page73. Have the system checked as 
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, 
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of 
children and comply with the relevant 
warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health 
hazards may result.<
Oil change
Have oil changed only at y our B MW  c ente r o r a t 
a workshop that works according to BMW 
repair procedures with correspondingly trained 
personnel.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical 
significance for the operation and service life of 
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use 
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Do not use oil additives as these may 
cause engine damage.<
Only use approved BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil.
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not 
available, you can add small quantities of other 
synthetic oils in between oil changes. For gaso-line engines, only use oils with the API SM 
specification or higher.
Your BMW center will be glad to answer 
any questions regarding BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic 
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and 
is categorized in SAE classes.
Selecting the appropriate SAE class depends 
on the regional climatic conditions in which you 
normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the 0W-40, 
0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30 SAE 
classes.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside 
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system 
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant 
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of half water and half additive. 
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for 
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise 
engine damage may result. Because 
additives are harmful to your health, it is impor-
tant to follow the instructions on the contain-
ers.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.< 

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Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The objective is to optimize 
efforts with respect to minimal vehicle mainte-
nance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting you define a service 
and maintenance regimen that reflects your 
own individual requirements, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the 
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates 
displayed, refer to page73:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads: separately for front and rear
>Brake fluid
>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending 
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control 
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this data from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in 
for servicing you should therefore hand your 
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit 
that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page76; otherwise the 
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS 
is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service 
and repair operations performed at your 
BMW center. 
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.< 

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>Radio 
In some cases, stations may have to be 
stored again, refer to page147.
>Navigation system 
Operability must be waited for, refer to 
page124.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be 
raised. The system must be initialized. 
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page47.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page104.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Open the cover in the glove compartment and 
remove it.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set 
in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse 
assignment. 

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Weights
Coupe
Convertible
Capacities
328i328i
xDrive335i335i
xDrive
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/kg4,343/1,970 4,552/2,065 4,508/2,045 4,696/2,130
Load lbs/kg 882/400 882/400 882/400 882/400
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/kg2,293/1,040 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
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,674/2,120 4,839/2,195
>with automatic transmission  lbs/kg 4,740/2,150 4,861/2,205
Load lbs/kg 838/380 838/380
Approved front axle load  lbs/kg 2,105/955 2,227/1,010
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: page193
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer systemFor more details: page61
including headlamp washers US qt/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 
System83
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control63
Accident, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request224
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control100
Active cruise control63
– indicator lamps66
– malfunction67
– selecting distance65
– sensor66
Active steering89
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display89
Adaptive Head Light94
Additives
– coolant209
Address, entering125,131
Address for navigation
– entering125,131
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control98
Adjusting the thigh support43
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control144
Airbags90
– indicator/warning lamp91
– sitting safely42Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
Air flow rate99
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm33
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music 
collection161
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires205
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive84
AM, waveband147
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant209
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System 
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights235Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights235
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest106
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer71
Ashtray
– front108
– rear108
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems83
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Audio device, external106
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air flow rate98
– cruise control61,63
– headlamp control93
Automatic car washes213
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC99
Automatic Service 
Request187
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– interlock57,58
– overriding selector lever 
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position58
– sport program58
– towing
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AUTO program for automatic 
climate control98
AUX-IN
– port106
AUX-IN port163
Average fuel consumption71
– setting the units72
Average speed71
Avoid highways in 
navigation135
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights235
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment43
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats45
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb220,221
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps220
Bag holder110
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch225
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods227
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter179
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment106
Bass, tone setting144
Battery222
– charging222
– disposal35,222
– jump starting225
– remote control26
– temporary power failure222
Battery for mobile phone179Battery renewal
– remote control35
– remote control for vehicle35
Being towed227
Belt hand-over49
– pinch protection system49
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts48
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cup holders107
Blinds, refer to Roller sun 
blinds105
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate99
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating172
Bluetooth, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
BMW
– car shampoo215
BMW Assist, activating184
BMW Assist183
BMW center188
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System211
BMW Search184
BMW webpage
4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC83
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements73
Brake force display89
Brake lamps
– brake force display89
– replacing bulb220,221
Brake pads116
– breaking in116
Brake rotors118
– brakes116
– breaking in116Brakes
– ABS83
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– brake force display89
– breaking in116
– parking brake56
– service requirements73
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely118
Brake system116
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– breaking in116
– disc brakes118
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance224
Breaking in the clutch116
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential116
Break-in period116
Brightness of Control 
Display80
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs218
Button for starting the engine, 
refer to Start/stop button55
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Call
– accepting173
– ending174
– rejecting174
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing174
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Capacities235
Capacity of the cargo bay235
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery222
Car care, refer to Care213 

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Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections136
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption71
Consumption display
– average consumption71
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient access34
– replacing the battery35
Convenient loading in 
convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with convenient 
access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with convenient 
access34
Convertible
– bag holder110
– convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo bay109
– folding down rear 
backrest110
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection 
system92
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo119
Coolant209
– checking level210
Coolant temperature70
Cooling, maximum98Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant209
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant209
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs219
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive Head 
Light94
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light94
Correct tires204
Country codes DVD154
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
Criteria for route135
Cross-hairs in navigation130
Cruise control61
– active63
– malfunction63
Cruising range70
Cup holders107
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights235
Current playback of music 
collection160
Current position
– displaying141
Customer Relations187
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting95
Data, technical232
– dimensions233
– engine232
– weights235
Data transfer188
Date
– date format77
– setting76
Daytime running lamps94
– replacing bulbs219DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control83
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags90
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
Destination, entering by town/
city name125
Destination address
– entering125,131
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice131
– entering via map130
– entry125
– home address128
– manual entry125
Destination guidance135
– bypassing a route 
section136
– changing specified 
route135
– continuing135
– starting135
– voice instructions136
– volume of voice 
instructions137
Digital clock69
Digital compass104
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio148
Dimensions233
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals59
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions136
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book127
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data232
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
"Display current location"141
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting95