2011 BMW 328I communications

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Mobility
Dimensions
Sedan
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.

Reference 257
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Mobility
Weights
Sedan
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
323i
(Canada)328i328i
xDrive
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,365/1,980 4,420/2,005 4,663/2,115
>with automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg 4,431/2,010 4,486/2,035 4,707/2,135
Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,105/955 2,127/965 2,304/1,045
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,425/1,100 2,469/1,120 2,513/1,140
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460
335i335i
xDrive335d
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,652/2,110 4,872/2,210 –
>with automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg 4,663/2,115 4,883/2,215 4,883/2,215
Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,216/1,005 2,436/1,105 2,381/1,080
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,634/1,195 2,546/1,155 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 15.9/450 15.9/450 15.9/450

Reference 259
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Mobility
Short commands for the voice activation
system
With short commands you can carry out certain
functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short
commands for the voice activation system.
Useful short commands
CD/Multimedia
CD/DVD drive
*
FunctionCommand
Opening a music collection{Music collection}
Opening the tone control{Tone}
Opening the settings{Settings}
Opening the computer{Onboard info}
Opening the contacts
*{Contacts}
Displaying the phone book
*{Phonebook}
Opening services
*{Assist}
Opening BMW Assist
*{B M W Assist}
Opening the home address
*{Home address}
Opening destination entry
*{Enter address}
Opening destination guidance
*{Guidance}
FunctionCommand
Playing back a CD{C D on}
Selecting a CD{Select C D}
Selecting a CD and track{C D … track …} e.g. CD 3 track 5
Selecting a track{C D track …} e.g. track 5
Opening the CD and Multimedia menu{C D and multimedia}
CD and DVD
*{C D}
Displaying entertainment details on the split
screen
*
{Entertainment details}

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Presets
Telephone
Navigation
General information
FunctionCommand
Opening the stored stations{Presets}
Choosing a stored station{Select preset}
Selecting a stored station{Preset …} e.g. stored station 2
FunctionCommand
Opening the Telephone menu{Telephone}
Displaying the phone book{Phonebook}
Redialing{Redial}
Displaying accepted calls{Received calls}
Dialing a phone number{Dial number}
Displaying the list of messages{Messages}
Displaying Bluetooth devices{Bluetooth}
FunctionCommand
Navigation menu{Navigation}
Opening destination entry{Enter address}
Entering an address{Enter address}
Opening destination guidance{Guidance}
Starting destination guidance{Start guidance}
Ending destination guidance{Stop guidance}
Opening the home address{Home address}
Opening the route criteria{Route preference}
Opening the route{Route information}
Switching on the voice instructions{Switch on voice instructions}
Repeating a voice instruction{Repeat voice instructions}
Switching off the voice instructions{Switch off voice instructions}
Displaying the address book{Address book}

Reference 263
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Contacts
BMW Assist
Vehicle information
FunctionCommand
Opening the contacts{Contacts}
My contacts{My contacts}
New contact{New contact}
FunctionCommand
Opening BMW Assist*{B M W Assist}
Opening BMW Search
*{B M W Search}
FunctionCommand
Opening the computer{Onboard info}
Opening the trip computer{Trip computer}
Opening the vehicle information{Vehicle info}
Opening the vehicle status{Vehicle status}

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Mobility

Reference 267
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Available services199
Average fuel consumption73
– setting the units76
Average speed73
Avoid highways in
navigation140
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to
Weights257
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment43
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats45
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb242,243
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch247
Bar, refer to Towing
methods249
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter192
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment111
Bass, tone setting150
Battery244
– charging244
– disposal36,244
– jump-starting247
– remote control26
– replacing244
– temporary power failure245
Battery for mobile phone192
Battery renewal
– remote control36
– remote control for vehicle36
Being towed249Belts, refer to Safety belts47
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts47
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders112
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Blower, refer to Air
volume104
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating183
BMW
– car shampoo235
BMW Advanced Diesel204
BMW Assist195
BMW Assist,
activating197,199
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System231
BMW Search197
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders112
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC85
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements76
Brake Force Display93
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display93
– replacing bulb242,243
Brake pads122
– breaking in122
Brake rotors125
– brakes122
– breaking in122
Brakes
– ABS85
– BMW Maintenance
System231
– Brake Force Display93
– breaking in122
– parking brake57
– service requirements76Brakes, refer to Braking
safely124
Brake system122
– BMW Maintenance
System231
– breaking in122
– disc brakes125
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance246
Breaking in the clutch122
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential122
Break-in period122
Brightness of the Control
Display83
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs238
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button55
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
Call
– accepting184
– ending184
– rejecting184
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing185
Calling, refer to Telephone
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders112
Capacities258
Capacity of the cargo area257
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery244
Car care, refer to Care233

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Computer73
– displays on Control
Display74
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service196
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked125
Condition Based Service
CBS231
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections141
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances113
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption73
Consumption display
– Energy Control72
Contacts
– creating193
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– windows28
Coolant230
– checking level230
Coolant temperature72
Cooling, maximum103
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant230
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant230
Copyright2Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs239
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control98
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control98
Correct tires223
Country codes DVD163
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps101
Criteria for route140
Cross-hairs in navigation136
Cruise control62
– active64
– malfunction64
Cruise control, refer to Active
cruise control64
Cruising range73
Cupholders112
Curb weight, refer to
Weights257
Current fuel consumption,
refer to Energy Control72
Current playback
– external devices176
– of music collection170
Customer Relations198
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting101
Data, technical254
– capacities258
– dimensions255
– engine254
– weights257
Data memory232
Data transfer199
Date
– date format80
– setting80
Daytime running lights98
– replacing bulbs238DBC Dynamic Brake
Control85
Deactivating front passenger
airbags95
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
Destination, entering by town/
city name131
Destination address
– entering131,137
Destination entry via BMW
Assist136
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice137
– entering via map136
– entry131
– home address134
– manual entry131
Destination guidance140
– bypassing a route
section141
– changing specified
route140
– continuing140
– starting140
– voice instructions142
– volume of voice
instructions142
Diesel exhaust fluid205
Diesel fuel204
Diesel particulate filter124
Digital clock71
Digital compass109
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio154
Dimensions255
Dipstick, engine oil227
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals60
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions142
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book133