2013 BMW 328I jump start

Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and die‐
sel engines is located on the opposite side
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▷The LED flashes when a connection to the
BMW Response Center has been estab‐
lished.
When the emergency request is received at
the BMW Response Center, the BMW Re‐
sponse Center contacts you and takes fur‐
ther steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW
Response Center can take further steps to
help you under certain circumstances.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle if
it can be established, are transmitted to the
BMW Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing but the BMW Response
Center cannot be heard on the hands-free
system, the hands-free system may be mal‐
functioning. However, the BMW Response
Center may still be able to hear you.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately after
a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notifica‐
tion is not affected by pressing the SOS button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the cargo area in a
storage compartment.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance phone number can be
viewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside
Assistance can be established directly.
Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐
tion can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of the
vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
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If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.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
When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not
be possible to control the vehicle response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.
Tow-starting
Automatic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start
the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 214.
If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con‐
verter, only tow-start while the engine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 59, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
pedal pressed and slowly release the pedal.
After the engine starts, immediately press
on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warn‐
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Brake assistant 110
Brake discs, breaking in 158
Brake force display 107
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 107
Brake lights, adaptive 107
Brake pads, breaking in 158
Braking, notes 159
Breakdown assis‐ tance 213, 214
Breaking in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement 202
Bulb replacement, front 203
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 203
Bulb replacement, rear 208
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 206
Bulbs and lamps 202
Button, RES 117
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 214
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 126
Camera, care 222
Camera, Side View 130
Camera, Top View 128
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 210
Car care products 220
Care, displays 222
Care, vehicle 220
Cargo 161
Cargo area, enlarging 150
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 162
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 221
Car wash 219
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 159
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 200
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 153
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 202
Changing wheels 210
Changing wheels/tires 191
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 221
Cigarette lighter 148
Cleaning, displays 222
Climate control 137, 139
Clock 76
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 36 Closing/opening with remote
control 34
Clothes hooks 154
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 60
Collision warning 100, 102
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 64
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Compartments in the doors 153
Compass 146
Computer 81
Condensation on win‐ dows 141
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 200
Configure driving mode 113
Confirmation signal 35
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 84
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 110
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 199
Coolant temperature 76
Cooling function 138, 140
Cooling, maximum 140
Cooling system 199
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 115
Cruising range 77
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Current fuel consumption 77
D
Damage, tires 190
Damping control, dy‐ namic 111
Data, technical 226
Date 77
Daytime running lights 88
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 138
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 141
Defrosting the windows 138
Dehumidifying, air 138, 140
Destination distance 82
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 176
Diesel exhaust fluid, having re‐ filled 176
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 175
Diesel exhaust fluid, replenish‐ ing yourself 176
Diesel particulate filter 159
Digital clock 76
Digital compass 146
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 53
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 72
Display in windshield 131
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 90
Displays 70
Displays, cleaning 222
Disposal, coolant 199
Disposal, vehicle battery 211
Distance control, refer to PDC 123 Distance, selecting for
ACC 117
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Drive-off assistant 114
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 110
Driving experience switch 112
Driving instructions, breaking in 158
Driving mode 112
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 110
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 110
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 110
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 111
E
ECO PRO 165
ECO PRO, bonus range 166
ECO PRO display 165
ECO PRO driving mode 165
ECO PRO mode 165
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion 167
EfficientDynamics 167
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 72
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 110
Emergency detection, remote control 31 Emergency release, door
lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency Request 213
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 214
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 77
Energy recovery 77
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 194
Engine compartment, working in 195
Engine coolant 199
Engine oil 196
Engine oil, adding 197
Engine oil additives 197
Engine oil change 198
Engine oil filler neck 197
Engine oil temperature 76
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 214
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 76
Entering a car wash 219
Equipment, interior 144
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 110
Exchanging wheels/tires 191
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Inflation pressure, tires 178
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Instrument cluster 70
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 72
Instrument lighting 90
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 144
Intensity, AUTO program 140
Interior equipment 144
Interior lamps 91
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror 53
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 53
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 146
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 77
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 210
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 210
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Jump-starting 214
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 38 Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Knee airbag 92
L
Lamp replacement 202
Lamp replacement, front 203
Lamp replacement, rear 208
Lamps 87
Lamps and bulbs 202
Lane departure warning 104
Lane margin, warning 104
Language on Control Dis‐ play 85
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 162
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 220
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 203
Length, vehicle 227
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
Light-alloy wheels, care 221
Light control 89
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 203
Lighter 148
Lighting 87
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 87
Load 161
Loading 161
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33 Lock, power window 42
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 58
Low beams 87
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
Lower back support 47
Low-Sulfur Diesel 174
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 47
M
Maintenance 200
Maintenance require‐ ments 200
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 77
Maintenance system, BMW 200
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 73
Manual air distribu‐ tion 138, 141
Manual air flow 138, 141
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 126
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 53
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, Side View 130
Manual operation, Top View 129
Manual transmission 67
Marking on approved tires 191
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