2012 BMW 328I SEDAN oil pressure

Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 99.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷205/60 R 16.▷225/55 R 16.▷225/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 18.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according to
the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when
using snow chains.
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CareVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 65,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Release the parking brake.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Shift to neutral.4.Switch the engine off.5.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 104
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Activated-charcoal filter 139
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 101
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 109
Active Protection 102
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 102
Adaptive light control 88
Additional telephone 228
Additives, oil 275
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 297
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 135, 138
Air distribution, manual 135, 138
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 135, 137
Air flow, air conditioner 135
Air pressure, tires 263
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 139
Air volume, automatic climate control 138
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 270
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 275
AM/FM station 190
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 178
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 104
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 104
Applications 255
Appointments 243
Approved engine oils 275
Apps 255
Apps, video playback 213
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 145
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 291
Assistance when driving off 108
Assist, BMW 250
Assist system information, on Control Display 85
Audio playback 199
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 213
AUTO intensity 137
Automatic car wash 296
Automatic climate con‐ trol 134
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 136
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109 Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 87
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 135
AUTO program, intensity 137
Auto Start/Stop function 61
AUX-IN port 210
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 304
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 123
Balance 188
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 291
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 294
Bass 188
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 287
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 287
Belts, safety belts 48
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Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 75
Entering a car wash 296
Equalizer 188
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 104
Exchanging wheels/tires 269
Exhaust system 156
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External devices 210
External start 291
External temperature dis‐ play 76
External temperature warn‐ ing 76
Eyes for securing cargo 160
F
Fader 188
Failure message, refer to Check Control 73
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 135
Fan, refer to Air volume 138
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 73
Filler neck for engine oil 274
Fine wood, care 298
First aid kit 291
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 294
Flat tire, changing wheels 287
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 95, 98
Flooding 157
Floor carpet, care 298
Floor mats, care 298
FM/AM station 190
Fogged up windows 135 Fold-out position, windshield
wipers 66
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 91
Front fog lamps 89
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 284
Front lamps 280
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel cap 260
Fuel consumption, current 77
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 260
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel quality 262
Fuel, tank capacity 305
Fuse 288
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 178
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Gear shift indicator 78
General driving notes 156
Glass sunroof, powered 43
Glove compartment 148
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 189
GPS navigation 168
Gray display of the map 181
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 304
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 304 H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 290
HD Radio 191
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 280
Headlamps 280
Headlamps, care 297
Headlamp washer system 65
Headliner 15
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head restraints, rear 50
Head-up Display 128
Head-up Display, care 299
Heavy cargo, stowing 160
Height, vehicle 302
High-beam Assistant 88
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 150
Homepage 6
Hood 273
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 156
House number, entering for navigation 169
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Service history 78
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 277
Service requirements, dis‐ play 77
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 291
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 83
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Short commands 306
Side airbags 91
Side View 127
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 302
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 303
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 236
Snow chains 271
Socket 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 278
Software applications, iPhone 255
Software update 217
Spare fuse 288
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 171
Specified engine oil types 275
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection 79
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 82
Speed limit, setting 82 Speed Volume, volume equal‐
ization 189
Split screen 21
Split screen map settings 180
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 178
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 106
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 83
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 106
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68
Sport steering, variable 105
Stability control systems 104
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting aid 291
Starting the engine 60
State/province, selecting for navigation 168
Stations, stored 197
Station, storing 190
Status display, tires 94
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartment in the rear 150
Storage compartments 148
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 148
Storage, tires 270
Storing the vehicle 299
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 169 Summer tires, tread 268
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 75
Surround View 123
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 140
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 75
Tailgate 37
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 39
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 285
Tasks 244
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 302
Telephone 220, 228
TeleService 251
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 135, 137
Temperature display, external temperature 76
Temperature, engine oil 75
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 109
Terminal, jump-starting 292
Text messages 241
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thigh support 47
Through-loading system 146
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 269
Tire identification marks 267
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