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323i
328i
328xi
335iOwner'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 
         
        
        
     
        
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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 
page246.
Using this Owner's Manual 
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
22Voice command system
Controls
28Opening and closing
44Adjustments
53Transporting children safely
57Driving
72Everything under control
86Technology for driving comfort and 
safety
97Lamps
101Climate
107Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130Starting the navigation system
131Destination entry
143Destination guidance
152What to do if …
Entertainment
156On/off and settings
160Radio
166CD player and CD changer
173External audio device
Communications
176Telephoning
190BMW Assist
Mobility
200Refueling
202Wheels and tires
214Under the hood
219Maintenance
221Replacing components
229Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
236Technical data
242Short commands for the voice command 
system
246Everything from A - Z 
         
        
        
     
        
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Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice command system and
an index that will help you find information most
quickly.
Reference 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data
236
Technical data
Engine data
Sedan
Sports Wagon
323i (Canada)328i/xi335i
Displacement cu in/cmµ152.4/2,497 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979
Number of cylinders  6 6 6
Maximum power output hp 200 230 300
at engine speed rpm 6,000 6,500 5,800
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 180/244 200/270 300/407
at engine speed  rpm 4,000-5,000 2,750 1,400-5,000
328i/xi
Displacement cu in/cmµ182.8/2,996
Number of cylinders 6
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
238
Sports Wagon
All dimensions given in inches/mm. 
Smallest turning circle diam.: 36 ft 1 in/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38 ft 9 in/11.8 m. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data
240
Sports Wagon
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or 
the gross vehicle weight.
328i328xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,527/1,600 3,770/1,710
>with automatic transmission  lbs/kg 3,593/1,630 3,814/1,730
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 1,102/500 1,102/500
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 bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385 
         
        
        
     
        
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Everything from A - Z
250 Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps100
Cross-hairs in navigation136
Cruise control64
– active66
– malfunction65
Cruising range74
Cup holders111
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights239
Current fuel consumption, 
refer to Energy Control73
"Current position"150
Current position
– displaying150
– entering139
– storing139
"Customer 
Relations"184,193
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting100
Data, technical236
– dimensions237
– engine236
– weights239
"Date"82
Date
– setting81
– setting format82
"Date format"82
"Daytime running lamps"98
Daytime running lamps98
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control87
DCC, refer to Cruise 
control64
"Deactivated"49
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags95
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking30Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock31
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof40
– panorama glass roof42
Defogging windows104
Defrost, windows104
Defrosting windows104
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– automatic climate 
control104
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows104
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows104
"Delete address book" in 
navigation140
"Delete all numbers" on the 
mobile phone184
"Delete data" in 
navigation140
"Delete" for mobile 
phone183
Destination address
– deleting140
– entering131,134
Destination for navigation
– entry131
– navigation list138
– selecting from address 
book139
– selecting using 
information137
– storing139Destination guidance143
– canceling voice 
instructions52
– changing specified 
route141
– displaying route144
– displaying routes144
– distance and arrival143
– starting143
– terminating/continuing143
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice 
instructions147
Destination list for navigation 
system138
Destinations recently driven 
to138
Detour, refer to Driving around 
a traffic jam150
Detour during navigation150
"Detour" in navigation150
"Dial" for mobile phone181
"Dial number"182
Digital clock72
Digital compass108
Dimensions237
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals61
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions146
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book138
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data236
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting100
"Display off"21
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant217
– remote control battery38
– vehicle battery227 
         
        
        
     
        
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Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Tailgate
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Tail lamps224
– replacing bulbs225,226
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities241
Technical data236
– capacities241
– dimensions237
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to 
TeleService, BMW 
Assist190
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest110
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Telephone, refer to Mobile 
phone176
"Telephone list"52
TeleService192
Temperature
– automatic climate 
control102
– changing unit of measure77
– coolant, refer to Coolant 
temperature73
Temperature display
– outside temperature72
– outside temperature 
warning72
– setting the units77
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control64
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo125
"Terminate services"195
"Text language"85
"Theater" for Tone 
control158
The individual vehicle5Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp226
Through-loading system113
Through-loading system, 
refer to Expanding the cargo 
bay115
"TI"148
Tilt alarm sensor36
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror50
"Time"81
"Time / Date"80,
81,82
"Time format"81
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times105
"Timer 1" for parked car 
ventilation/heating106
"Timer 2" for parked car 
ventilation/heating106
Tire inflation pressure202
– loss91,92
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM91
– resetting the system92
– system limitations91
– warning lamp93
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor91
Tire Quality Grading210Tires
– age210,212
– air loss93
– breaking in122
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels227
– condition211
– damage211
– inflation pressure202
– labels210
– minimum tread depth211
– new wheels and tires212
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor90
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM91
– puncture91
– replacing212
– Run-Flat212
– size210
– storage213
– tread depth211
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth211
– wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires212
– winter tires213
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information147
"Tone"157
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting157
– middle setting159
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit
221
"Top 8" for mobile phone182
Torque, refer to Engine 
data236
Touch tone dialing184
Tow bar232
Tow fitting231
– screw thread232
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away231