2012 BMW 335I Sport

335iTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 18 91 V M
+S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.2 / 46F: 225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
R: 255/40 R 18 95 Y
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2.8 / 41F: 225/40 R 19 89 Y
RSC
R: 255/35 R 19 92 Y
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3.0 / 44F: 225/35 R 20 90 Y
XL RSC
R: 255/30 R 20 92 Y
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3.4 / 49Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire identification marks
Tire size
255/50 R 19 103 Y
255: nominal width in mm
50: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
19: rim diameter in inches
103: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3510
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
3510: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age
DOT … 3510: the tire was manufactured in the
35th week in 2010.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every
6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these
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to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 292, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat and mirror memory: store the positions
again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
In the engine compartment1.Use the onboard vehicle toolkit to loosen the
three cover screws, arrow 1.2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.3.Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.4.Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Reattaching the covers
1.When attaching the cover, make sure that all
four fasteners are engaged.2.Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.3.Press down on the holder and tighten the
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3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and steer‐
ing.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
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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:
1.Release the parking brake, refer to page 63.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.Seite 296MobilityCare296
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Equipment
FunctionCommandOpen the air conditioning settings.›Climate‹Open the Head-up Display.›head up display‹
Vehicle information
Owner's Manual

FunctionCommandOpen the Owner's Manual.›Display Owner's Manual‹Open the Quick Reference Guide.›Quick reference‹Open the index.›Owner's Manual‹Open the search by pictures.›Search by pictures‹
Computer

FunctionCommandCall up the onboard computer.›Onboard info‹Call up the trip computer.›Trip computer‹
Vehicle

FunctionCommandOpen the vehicle information.›Vehicle info‹Open the vehicle status.›Vehicle status‹Open the hybrid display.›Hybrid‹Open sport displays.›Sport displays‹Call up ECO PRO tips.›ECO PRO Tips‹Open EfficientDynamics menu.›Efficient Dynamics‹Split screen hybrid display.›Splitscreen, Hybrid mode‹EfficientDynamics split screen.›Split screen Efficient Dynamics‹Seite 307Short commands of the voice activation systemReference307
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Blinds, sun protection 43
Bluetooth audio 213
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 222, 229
BMW Assist 250
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 277
BMW Search 252
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 150
Brake assistant 104
Brake discs, breaking in 156
Brake force display 102
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 102
Brake lights, adaptive 102
Brake pads, breaking in 156
Braking, notes 157
Breakdown assis‐ tance 290, 291
Breaking in 156
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement 279
Bulb replacement, front 280
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 280
Bulb replacement, rear 285
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 283
Bulbs and lamps 279
Button, RES 111
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 291
C
Calendar 243
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 125
Camera, care 299
Camera, Side View 128 Camera, Top View 127
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 150
Car battery 287
Car care products 297
Care, displays 299
Care, vehicle 297
Cargo 159
Cargo area, enlarging 146
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 151
Cargo straps, securing cargo 160
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 298
Car wash 296
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 156
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 277
CD/DVD 198
CDs, storing 205
Cell phone 220, 228
Center armrest 149
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 279
Changing wheels 287
Changing wheels/tires 269
Check Control 73
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child safety locks 58 Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 298
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning, displays 299
Climate control 134, 136
Clock 76
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 151
Collision warning 115, 117
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 107
Compartments in the doors 149
Compass 143
Computer 81
Concierge service 251
Condensation on win‐ dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 277
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 239, 0
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 83
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 104
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 276
Coolant temperature 76
Cooling function 135, 137
Cooling, maximum 137
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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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Tire inflation pressure monitor,refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Tires, changing 269
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 263
Tires, run-flat tires 271
Tire tread 268
Toll roads, route 176
Tone 188
Tools 279
Top View 126
Torque, engine 303
Total vehicle weight 304
Tow fitting 294
Towing 293
Town/city, navigation 169
Tow-starting 293
Tow truck 293
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 94
Traction control 105
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 105
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 180
Transmission, automatic 67
Transmission, manual 67
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 268
Treble, tone 188
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 76
Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 293
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 39 Trunk lid via remote con‐
trol 35
Turning circle 303
Turning circle lines, backup camera 124
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 285
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 141
Unlock button, automatic transmission 68
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 217
Upholstery care 298
USB audio interface 210
USB interface 149
V
Variable sport steering 105
Vehicle battery 287
Vehicle battery, replacing 287
Vehicle, breaking in 156
Vehicle care 297
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 272
Vehicle jack 287
Vehicle paint 297
Vehicle storage 299
Vehicle wash 296
Ventilation 139 Ventilation, refer to Parked-car
ventilation 139
Version of the navigation data 183
Video playback 200
Video playback, iPhone 213
Video playback, snap-in adapter 213
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 306
Voice activation system 23
Volume, setting 188
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 73
Warning triangle 291
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 305
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 296
Water on roads 157
Weights 304
Welcome lamps 86
Wheel base, vehicle 303
Wheels, changing 269
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 263
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Width, vehicle 302
Window defroster, rear 135, 138
Windows, powered 41
Windshield washer fluid 66
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 66
Windshield washer system 65
Windshield wiper 65 Seite 322ReferenceEverything from A to Z322
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