
328i
328i xDrive
335i
335i xDriveOwner's Manual for Vehicle
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with 
enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore 
have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize 
yourself with the information that we have compiled for you 
before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data 
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use 
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance 
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service 
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to 
page242.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
42Adjustments
52Transporting children safely
55Driving
69Everything under control
82Technology for driving comfort and 
safety
93Lamps
97Climate
102Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
116Things to remember when driving
Navigation
124Navigation system
125Destination entry
135Destination guidance
141What to do if …
Entertainment
144On/off and tone
147Radio
150Satellite radio
152CD player and CD changer
159Music collection
163AUX-IN port
164USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio 
interface
Communications
170Telephone
181Contacts
183BMW Assist
Mobility
192Refueling
194Wheels and tires
206Under the hood
211Maintenance
213Care
217Replacing components
224Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
232Technical data
236Short commands for the voice activation 
system
242Everything from A - Z 

Giving and receiving assistance
224
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency Request*
Conditions for an Emergency Request:
>Equipment version with full preparation 
package mobile phone. This equipment 
makes it possible to send an Emergency 
Request even if no mobile phone is paired 
with the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. Activating 
BMW Assist, refer to page184.
>Radio readiness is on.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a 
wireless network.
>The Emergency Request system is opera-
ble.
Once your service contract for BMW Assist 
expires, the BMW Assist system can be deacti-
vated by a BMW center without you having to 
visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system 
has been deactivated, Emergency Requests 
are not possible. The BMW Assist system can 
be reactivated by a BMW center after a new 
contract has been signed.
Sending an Emergency Request
1.Briefly press the cover flap to open.
2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the 
button lights up.
As soon as the voice connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center has been established, 
the LED flashes.
Once the BMW Assist Response Center has 
received your Emergency Request, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you 
and takes further steps to help you. Even if you 
are unable to respond, the BMW Assist 
Response Center will be able to initiate further 
steps to assist you under certain conditions.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the 
vehicle until the connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a 
detailed description of the situation.
Data for determining the necessary rescue 
measures are transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center, e.g. the current position of 
your vehicle, if it can be determined.
If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist 
Response Center cannot be heard over the 
hands-free system, it is possible that the 
hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may 
still be heard by the BMW Assist Response 
Center, however.
Under certain conditions, an Emergency 
Request is sent automatically immediately after 
a severe accident. This Automatic Collision 
Notification is not affected by the button being 
pressed.
For technical reasons, the Emergency 
Request service cannot be guaranteed 
for the most unfavorable conditions.<
Roadside Assistance
The BMW Roadside Assistance is there to 
assist you around the clock in the event of a 
breakdown, including on weekends and public 
holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the 
Contact brochure.
In vehicles equipped with BMW Assist, you can 
establish contact with BMW Roadside Assis-
tance for breakdown assistance directly via 
iDrive, refer to page188. 

Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice activation system and
an index that will help you find information most
quickly.
Reference 

Technical data
232
Technical data
Engine data
Coupe
Convertible
328i/xDrive335i/xDrive
Displacement cu in/cmμ182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979
Number of cylinders 6 6
Maximum power output hp 230 300
at engine speed  rpm 6,500 5,800
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407
at engine speed  rpm 2,750 1,400 - 5,000
328i335i
Displacement cu in/cmμ182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979
Number of cylinders 6 6
Maximum power output hp 230 300
at engine speed  rpm 6,500 5,800
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407
at engine speed  rpm 2,750 1,400 - 5,000 

Technical data
234
Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm. 
Smallest turning circle dia.: 36 ft 1 in/11.0 m. 

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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 

Everything from A - Z
250 Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash49
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing170
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest106
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone170
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor85
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB-audio interface164
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing161
Music, playing160
Music, storing159Music collection159
– backup162
– importing162
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB-audio 
interface164
Music search160
N
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off136
Navigation data124
Navigation drive, location124
Navigation DVD124
Navigation system124
– address book127
– bypassing a route 
section136
– continuing destination 
guidance135
– destination entry125
– displaying current 
position141
– entering a destination by 
voice131
– entering a destination 
manually125
– route list136
– selecting destination via 
map130
– selecting route criteria135
– special destinations128
– starting destination 
guidance135
– terminating destination 
guidance135
– voice instructions136
– volume adjustment137
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments106
New tires204
North-facing map137
Nozzles97Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data232
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope227
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis212
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Odometer69
Oil, refer to Engine oil207
Oil consumption207
Oil level207
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal222
Onboard tool kit217
Opening and closing
– convenient access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation135
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation100
Output, refer to Engine 
data232
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control99
Outside-temperature 
display69
– changing units of 
measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature 
warning69
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature70
Overriding selector lever 
lock59
Overview
– radio control144