2009 BMW 328I window

Care
218
Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material tested, labo ratory checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle. <
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles. <
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage. <
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode. <
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following: >
Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page 239
> If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page 47
> Maximum permissible tire width
Preparations before driv ing into an automatic
car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
> Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
> Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window
wiper and protect it against damage. If nec-
essary, ask the operator of the car wash
about protective measures you should take.
> Remove additional attachments, e.g.
spoiler or telephone an tennas, if there is a
possibility that they could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1. Insert the remote cont rol, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.
2. Move the selector lever to position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Steam jets / high -pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 140 7/60 6.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer. <
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the sensors and cam-
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219Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintent ional activation of the
wipers. <
Observe local regulations pertaining to
washing vehicles by hand. <
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning agents.
Remove contamination, such as insects, by
soaking with shampoo or insect remover and
then rinsing with plenty of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield de-icer and do not
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz. <
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and con-
tamination on the wi ndow can lead to
streaking when operating the windshield wip-
ers, leading to premature wear of the wiper
blades and causing the ra in sensor to malfunc-
tion. <
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes to value retention and
protects the paintwork against the long-term
effects of damaging substances. Region-specific environmental influences can
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is
important to adapt the frequency and scope of
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove ve
ry aggressive sub-
stances, e.g. spilled fuel, oil, grease, tree resin
or bird droppings, to prevent damage to the
paintwork.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar
damage, such as that caused by stones
hitting the vehicle, wher e necessary to prevent
rusting. <
BMW recommends having paintwork damage
repaired by a profession al paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using
original BMW paint materials.
Preservation
A preservation treatmen t is necessary when
water no longer beads off of the clean paintwork
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic
waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or rubber care products.
Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals, otherwise noise and
damage could occur. <
Chrome parts
Carefully clean vehicle parts, such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames, with
copious quantities of water and a shampoo
additive. For additional treatment, use a chrome
polish.
Light-alloy wheels
For technical reasons, du st is generated during
braking that is deposi ted on the light-alloy
wheels. Remove the dust regularly using acid-
free rim cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly
alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or
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Technical data
242
Sports Wagon
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
328i328i
xDrive
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 1,058/480 1,058/480
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 16.2-48.9/460-1,385 16.2-48.9/460-1,385
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page 191
including reserve of
> Gasoline engine US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
> Diesel engine US gal/liters approx. 1.7/6.5
Window washer system For more details: page59
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0
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Care
218
– automatic car washes 218
– care products 218
– carpets 220
– CD/DVD drives 221
– chrome parts 219
– displays 220
– exterior 218
– fine wood parts 220
– headlamps 219
– high-pressure washer 218
– interior 220
– leather 220
– light-alloy wheels 219
– paintwork 219
– plastic parts 220
– rubber seals 219
– safety belts 220
– sensors and cameras 220
– upholstery and cloth trim 220
– washing the car
manually 219
– windows 219
– wiper blades 219
Cargo, securing 118
Cargo bay 107
– capacity 241
– convenient access 35
– folding up the floor panel 109
– lamp, refer to Interior lamps 93
– opening from inside 30
– opening from outside 31
– partition net 107
– roll-up cover 107
Cargo bay lid, refer to Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 30
Cargo bay net, refer to Partition net 107
Cargo loading 117
– securing cargo 118
– stowing cargo 118
– vehicle 117
Car jack
– jacking points 228 Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 103
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone 168
Car radio, refer to Radio 145
Car s

hampoo 220
Car wash 117
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 115
CBS Condition Based Service 216
CD, audio playback 150
CD changer 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– installation location 154
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
CD player 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
Center armrest 103
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 228
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Central locking system 27
– convenient access 34
– hotel function 32
– setting unlocking characteristics 27 Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 223
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display 71
Changing wheels 228
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 212
Check Control 75
Check Gas Cap 190
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH 50
Child-restraint systems 49
Child-safety lock 52
Child seats, refer to Transporting children
safely 49
Chrome parts 220
Chrome polish 220
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Ligh
ter104
Cleaning headlamps 58
– washer fluid 59
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 218
Clock 67
– 12h/24h mode 74
– setting the time and date 74
– setting time 73
Closing
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 103
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 53
Combined instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Comfort access, refer to Convenient access 34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 53
Compass 101
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Computer69
– displays on Control
Display 69
Computer, refer to iDrive 16
Concierge service 181
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 117
Condition Based Service
CBS 216
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 26
Confirmation signals for locking/unlocking the
vehicle 28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections 134
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 105
Consumption, refer to Average consumption 69
Consumption display
– average consumption 69
– Energy Control 68
Control Center, refer to iDrive 16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive 16
– adjusting brightness 78
– switching on/off 19
Controller, refer to iDrive 16
Controls and displays 10
Control unit, refer to iDrive 16
Convenient access 34
– replacing the battery 35
Convenient operation
– glass roof 28
– windows 28
Coolant 215
– checking level 215
Coolant temperature 68
Cooling, maximum 95
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 215
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant 215
Copyright 2 Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs
224
Corner-illuminating lamps, refer to Adaptive Head
Light 91
Cornering lamps, refer to Adaptive Head Light 91
Correct tires 209
Country codes DVD 152
Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 93
Criteria for route 133
Cross-hairs in navigation 128
Cruise control 59
– active 61
– malfunctio
n61
Cruising range 69
Cup holders 104
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 241
Current fuel consumption, refer to Energy Control 68
Current playback of music collection 158
Current position
– displaying 139
Customer Relations 185
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 92
Data, technical 238
– dimensions 239
– engine 238
– weights 241
Data transfer 186
Date
– date format 75
– setting 74
Daytime running lamps 91
– replacing bulbs 223
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 81 Deactivating front passenger
airbags 88
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 28
Defect
– door lock 29
– fuel filler door 190
– glass roof 37
– panorama glass roof 39
Destination, entering by town/ city name 123
Destination address
– entering 123,129
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 129
– entering via map 128
– entry 123
– home address 126
– manual entry 123
Destination guidance 133
– bypassing a route section 134
– changing specified route 133
– continuing 133
– starting 133
– voice instructions 134
– volume of voice
instructions 135
Diesel exhaust fluid 193
Diesel fuel 191
Diesel particulate filter 115
Digital clock 67
Digital compass 101
Digital radio, refer to High Definition Radio 146
Dimensions 239
Dipstick, engine oil 212
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 57
Direction instructions, refer to Vo
ice instructions 134
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 125
Displacement, refer to Engine data 238
Display, refer to iDrive controls 16
"Display current location" 139
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H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs224
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 54
Hands-free system 14
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 82
HD radio, refer to High Definition Radio 146
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control,
automatic 90
Headlamp cover 224
Headlamp flasher 57
– indicator lamp 11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs 224
Head restraints 43
– rear, removing 44
– sitting safely 41
Heated
– mirrors 47
– rear window 97
– seats 45
Heating
– mirrors 47
– rear window 97
– residual heat 96
– seats 45
– steering wheel 48
Heating and ventilation, refer to Climate 94
Heating while at a standstill, refer to Using residual
heat 96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 118
Height, refer to
Dimensions 239
Height adjustment
– seats 42
– steering wheel 48
High beams 92
– headlamp flasher 92
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulbs 224
High Definition Radio 146High-pressure
washer 218,219
High water, refer to Driving through water 116
Highways, refer to Route
criteria 133
Hill Descent Control HDC 82
Hills 116
Holders for cups 104
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 211
Hooks for shopping bags 108
Ho

rn 10, 11
Hotel function, refer to Locking or unlocking
separately 32
Hot exhaust system 115
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 81
Hydroplaning 116
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio 146
Ice warning, refer to Outside temperature
warning 67
ID3 tag, refer to Information about the track 151
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires 209
– tire coding 207
iDrive 16
– adjusting brightness 78
– changing language 78
– changing settings 78
– changing units of measure and display format 71
– controls 16
– menu guidance 17
– operating principle 16
– overview 16
– setting the date and time 74
– start menu 17
– status information 19
iDrive operating principle 16Ignition
53
– switched off 53
– switched on 53
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 26
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 53
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 53
Ignition lock 53
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 86
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 195
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 84
Initializing
– after power failure 229
– compass, refer to Calibrating 101
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 83
– glass roof 37
– panorama glass roof 39
– radio, refer to Station, storing 145
– refer to Setting the time and
date 74
Installation location
– CD changer 154
– navigation DVD drive 122
– telephone 103
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instr
uctions 134
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 92
Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote control 99
Interior lamps 93
– remote control 28
Interior motion sensor 33
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Opening and closing
– convenient access34
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– using the door lock 29
– via the remote control 27
Options, selecting for navigation 133
Orientation menu, refer to Start menu 17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 97
Output, refer to Engine
data 238
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 96
Outside-temperature display 67
– changing units of
measure 71
– in computer 71
Outside temperature
warning 67
Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 68
Overriding selector lever lock 57
Overview
– radio control 142
P
Paintwork care 219
Panorama glass roof 38
– closing after electrical malfunction 39
– comfort position 39
– convenient operation 28
– initializing 39
– opening, closing 38
– pinch protection system 39
– power failure 39
– raising 38
– remote control 28
Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 80
Park Distance Control PDC 80Parked car ventilation
97
– preselecting switch-on
times 98
– switching on and off directly 98
Parking
– vehicle 54
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 80
Parking brake 54
– indicator lamp 54
Parking lamps 90
– replacing bulbs 223,225
Parking lamps/low beams 90
Particulate filter, refer to Diesel particulate filter 115
Partition net 107
Passenger-side mirror tilt function 47
Pathway lighting 91
Personal Profile 26
Phone book 171
Phone numbers
– dialing 172
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 37
– panorama glass roof 39
– windows 36
Placing a call, refer to telephone owner's manual
Polish 220
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 97
Position, refer to Current position, displaying 139
Postal code, entering for navigation 124
Power failure 229
Power windows 36
– safety switch 36
Power windows, refer to
Windows 36
Preheating, refer to Vehicles

with diesel engine 54
Pressure, tires 195
Pressure monitoring, tires 83
– Flat Tire Monitor 83Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 84
Programmable buttons on the steering wheel 11
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 37
– panorama glass roof 39
– windows 36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch 231
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 83
R
Radio
– controls142
– High Definition Radio 146
– satellite radio 148
– selecting a waveband 145
– storing stations 145
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
– Weather Band, refer to Weather information 148
Radio position, refer to Radio readiness 53
Radio readiness 53
– switched off 53
– switched on 53
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key 26
Rain sensor 58
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester RME 191
Reading lamps 93
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 226
Rear seat backrest,
folding 107
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Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints
44
– folding 107
– folding down backrests 106,107
– folding head restraint down and up 44
Rear ventilation 97
Rearview mirror, refer to Mirrors 47
Rear window
– cleaning 59
– opening 32
Rear window blind, refer to Roller sun blinds 102
Rear window defroster 97
Rear window safety switch 36
Rear window wiper 59
– changing rear wiper
blade 223
Receiving level of mobile phone, refer to Status
information 19
Reception
– quality 146
– radio station 146
Recirculated-air mode 96
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode 96
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 42
Refueling 190
Releasing
– hood 211
Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 69
Remote control 26
– battery renewal 35
– convenient access 34
– garage door opener 99
– luggage compartment lid 28
– malfunction 29,35
– removing from the ignition
lock 53
– service data 216
– tailgate 28
Replacement remote control 26 Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 223
Replacing tires 209
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 209
Reporting safety defects 6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 68
Reset, refer to Resetting tone settings 144
Residual heat 96
Restraint systems
– for children 49
– refe

r to Safety belts 46
Reverse
– CD changer 152
– CD player 152
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
– manual transmission 55
RME, refer to
Rapeseed-oil methyl
ester 191
Road map 135
Roadside Assistance 181,230
Roadside parking lamps 92
– replacing bulbs 223,225
Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 71
Roller blind
– sun blinds 102
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 119
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away 233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to iDrive 16
Route 133,134
– bypassing sections 134
– changing 133,134
– changing criteria 133
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 134
– map display 135
– selecting 133 Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 134
Route map, refer to Map
display 135
Route section, changing 134
Route selection 133
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires 209
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires 209
Run-Flat Tires 209
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire 84
– flat tire 84
– Flat Tire Monitor 84
– new tires 209
– replacing 209
– tire inflation pressure 195
– winter tires 210
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 46
Safety belts 46
– damage 46
– indicator/warning lamp 46
– reminder 46
– sitting safely 41
Safety systems
– airbags 88
– Antilock Brake System ABS 81
– brake system 81
– driving stability control systems 81
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 81
– safety belts 46
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat Tires 209
Satellite radio 148
– enabling channel 148
– selecting channel 149
– storing channel 149
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