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323i
328i
328i xDrive
335i
335i xDrive
M3
335dOwner'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 
features. 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 
Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW Group 
     
        
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to 
consult the index, refer to page266.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
42Adjustments
51Transporting children safely
55Driving
71Controls overview
84Technology for driving comfort and 
safety
97Lamps
102Climate
107Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130Navigation system
131Destination entry
140Destination guidance
147What to do if …
Entertainment
150On/off and tone
153Radio
156Satellite radio
161CD/DVD player and CD changer
168Music collection
173External devices
Communications
180Telephone
193Contacts
195BMW Assist
Mobility
202Refueling
208Wheels and tires
225Under the hood
231Maintenance
233Care
237Replacing components
246Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
254Technical data
259Short commands for the voice activation 
system
266Everything from A to Z 
     
        
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Giving and receiving assistance
246
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 page197.
>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
BMW Roadside Assistance is available by 
phone around the clock in many countries. You 
can obtain support there in the event of a break-
down.
Phone numbers for BMW Roadside Assistance 
can be found in the Contact brochure. 
     
        
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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 
     
        
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Technical data
254
Technical data
Engine data
Sedan
Sports Wagon
323i (Canada)328i/xDrive335i/xDrive335d
Displacement cu in/cmμ152.4/2,497 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 182.6/2,993
Number of cylinders 6 6 6 6
Maximum power output hp 200 230 300 265
at engine speed  rpm 6,000 6,500 5,800 4,200
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 180/244 200/270 300/407 425/580
at engine speed  rpm 4,000-5,000 2,750 1,400-5,000 1,750-2,250
328i/xDrive
Displacement cu in/cmμ182.8/2,996
Number of cylinders6
Maximum power output hp 230
at engine speed  rpm 6,500
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270
at engine speed  rpm 2,750 
     
        
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Technical data
256
Sports Wagon
All dimensions given in inches/mm. 
Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.
328i xDrive width with mirrors: 79.3 inches/2,013 mm. 
     
        
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Technical data
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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 area capacity cu ft/liters 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: page203
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: page62
including headlamp washers  US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0 
     
        
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Reference 269
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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