
Everything under control
70
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and 
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-
play.
Check coolant level, refer to page210.
Engine oil temperature*
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, the engine oil temperature is between 
approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/
1506.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 15.9 US gallons/
60 liters.
You can find information on refueling on 
page192.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, 
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for 
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve 
zone, a message briefly appears on the Control 
Display and the cruising range for the remaining 
amount of fuel is displayed on the computer. 
Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/
50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis-
play.
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
The following items of information are dis-
played in the order listed:
>Cruising range
>Average speed
>Average fuel consumption
>Current fuel consumption
*
>No information
To set the corresponding units of measure, 
refer to Units of measure on page72.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available 
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated 
on the basis of the way the car has been driven 
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of 
fuel currently in the tank. 

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>reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks 
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel specifications
Gasoline engine: required fuel
Do not refuel with leaded fuel; otherwise, 
the catalytic converter will be damaged.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 
85Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the 
engine and fuel supply system will be dam-
aged.<
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less 
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is:
>328i/xDrive: 87
>335i/xDrive: 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds 
when starting at high outside temperatures. 
This has no effect on the engine life.
Do not use any gasoline below the speci-
fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise the 
engine could be damaged.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, 
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale 
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10Ξ ethanol or other 
oxygenates with up to 2.8Ξ oxygen by weight, 
that is, 15Ξ MTBE or 3Ξ methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void 
the applicable warranties with respect to 
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in 
driveability, starting and stalling problems 
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and 
high altitude. 
Should you encounter driveability problems 
which you suspect could be related to the fuel 
y o u  a r e  u s i n g ,  w e  r e c o m m e n d  t h a t  y o u  r e s p o n d  
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand 
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier 
Detergent Gasoline. 
Failure to comply with these recommendations 
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.< 

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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 

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Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away227
– for tying down loads120
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical 
consumer223
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
Fastest route for 
navigation135
Fast forward
– CD changer154
– CD player154
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control100
First aid pouch225
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires204
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– indicating a flat tire86
– indicator/warning lamp86
– initializing the system85
– malfunction86
– snow chains85,205
– system limits85
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition203
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband147
Fog lamps95
– indicator lamp13,95Folding up the floor panel111
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely118
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive84
Free memory capacity, music 
collection161
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor85
Fuel193
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities235
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler door192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuses223
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes117
Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical 
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with convenient 
access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment105
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system124
Grills97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights235
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake56
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control84
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control, 
automatic93
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints44
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– seats47