2010 BMW 328I CONVERTIBLE technical data

328i
328i xDrive
335i
335i xDrive
M3Owner's Manual for Vehicle
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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
page248.
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
69Controls overview
81Technology for driving comfort and
safety
93Lamps
98Climate
103Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
118Things to remember when driving
Navigation
126Navigation system
127Destination entry
136Destination guidance
142What to do if …
Entertainment
146On/off and tone
149Radio
152Satellite radio
157CD/DVD player and CD changer
164Music collection
169External devices
Communications
176Telephone
188Contacts
190BMW Assist
Mobility
198Refueling
200Wheels and tires
212Under the hood
217Maintenance
219Care
223Replacing components
230Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
238Technical data
242Short commands for the voice activation
system
248Everything from A - Z

Giving and receiving assistance
230
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency Request*
Conditions for an Emergency Request:
>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 page192.
>Radio readiness is on.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a
mobile phone 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 Roadside Assistance in
your home country can be found in the Contact
brochure.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-

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
238
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
240
Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m.

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections137
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption71
Consumption display
– average consumption71
Contacts
– creating188
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 loading in
Convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with Comfort
Access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with Comfort
Access34
Convertible
– bag holder111
– Convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo area110
– folding down rear
backrest110
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection
system92
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
Coolant215
– checking level215Coolant temperature70
Cooling, maximum99
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant215
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant215
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs224
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control94
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control94
Correct tires210
Country codes DVD159
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps97
Criteria for route136
Cross-hairs in navigation132
Cruise control61
– active63
– malfunction63
Cruising range70
Cupholders108
Curb weight, refer to
Weights241
Current playback
– external devices171
– of music collection166
Customer Relations193
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting96
Data, technical238
– capacities241
– dimensions239
– engine238
– weights241
Data transfer194
Date
– date format77
– setting76Daytime running lights94
– replacing bulbs224
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control82
Deactivating front passenger
airbags90
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap198
– glass roof37
Destination, entering by town/
city name127
Destination address
– entering127,133
Destination entry via BMW
Assist131
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice133
– entering via map132
– entry127
– home address130
– manual entry127
Destination guidance136
– bypassing a route
section137
– changing specified
route136
– continuing136
– starting136
– voice instructions137
– volume of voice
instructions138
Digital clock69
Digital compass105
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio150
Dimensions239
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals59
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions137
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book
129
Displacement, refer to Engine
data238
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16

Everything from A - Z
256 Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume179
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– operation via iDrive179
– pairing176
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest107
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone176
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
Monitor84
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port169
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface169
Multi-channel playback147
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, managing167Music collection164
– backup168
– deleting168
– random sequence167
– restoring168
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port169
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface169
Music search165
My Info183
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination129
– storing current position129
– voice activation133
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off137
Navigation data126Navigation system126
– address book129
– bypassing a route
section137
– continuing destination
guidance136
– destination entry127
– dynamic destination
guidance137
– entering a destination by
voice133
– entering a destination
manually127
– frequently asked
questions142
– gas station
recommendations137
– planning a trip134
– route list137
– selecting destination via
map132
– selecting route criteria136
– special destinations130
– starting destination
guidance136
– terminating destination
guidance136
– traffic bulletins139
– voice instructions137
– volume adjustment138
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments107
New tires210
North-facing map138
Nozzles98
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data238
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope233
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis218
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications199
Odometer69