2013 BMW 328I XDRIVE airbag

Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep
the danger of injury to your hands or arms as
low as possible if the airbag is triggered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not
attach holders such as for navigation instru‐
ments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the
sides of the headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explosives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which
could result in injury.◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on, the warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐
erational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷Warning lamp does not come on when the
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When there is a malfunction, have the air‐
bag system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐
pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐
responding severity of the accident.◀
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐
cordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions
under Children on the front passenger seat.◀
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly▷Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat un‐less they are specifically recommended by
the manufacturer of your vehicle.▷Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.▷Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
▷The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty. The
airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are not activated.▷The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
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sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the
child seat has been detected and the front pas‐
senger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on the
position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Control
Display.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.1.Move the respective seat forward all the
way.2.Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration, have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or
damage to objects.◀
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The concept
The system monitors tire pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system warns you if there is
a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
For this purpose, sensors in the tire valves
measure the tire pressure and tire temperature.
Hints Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 178, as well when using the system.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the cor‐
rect tire inflation pressure; otherwise, reliable
signaling of tire pressure loss is not ensured.
Reset the system again after each correction of
the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐
sure that the system will operate properly.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM can be displayed on the Control Display,
e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"
The status is displayed.
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires and a text message on the Con‐
trol Display.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning relative
to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 110
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 105
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 115
Active Protection 107
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 107
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 220
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 138, 141
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 138, 140
Air distribution, manual 138, 141
Air flow, air conditioner 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 141
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 142
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 192
All-wheel-drive 111
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 145
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 110
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 110
Approved axle load 227
Approved engine oils 197
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 148
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 214
Assistance when driving off 114
Assist system information, on Control Display 85
Attentiveness assistant 107
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 219
Automatic climate con‐ trol 137
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 139
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 94
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 140
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 138
AUTO program, intensity 140
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 227
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 125
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 210
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 210
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Blinds, sun protection 43
BMW Advanced Diesel 175
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 200
Bonus range, ECO PRO 166
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External start 214
External temperature dis‐ play 76
External temperature warn‐ ing 76
Eyes for securing cargo 162
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 73
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 138, 141
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 73
Filler neck for engine oil 197
Fine wood, care 221
First aid kit 214
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 217
Flat tire, changing wheels 210
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning lamp 96, 99
Flooding 159
Floor carpet, care 221
Floor mats, care 221
Fogged up windows 138
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 150
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 66
Foot brake 159
Front airbags 92
Front fog lamps 90
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 207
Front lamps 203
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 94 Front passenger airbags, indi‐
cator lamp 94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98
Fuel cap 172
Fuel consumption, current 77
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 76
Fuel quality 174
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 211
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 144
Gasoline 174
Gasoline quality 174
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Gear shift indicator 79
General driving notes 158
Glass sunroof, powered 43
Glove compartment 152
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 227
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 145
Hazard warning flashers 213
Head airbags 92
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 88
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 88
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 203
Headlamps 203
Headlamps, care 220 Headlamp washer system 64
Headliner 15
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head restraints, rear 50
Head-up Display 131
Head-up Display, care 222
Heavy cargo, stowing 162
Height, vehicle 226
High-beam Assistant 89
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
Hills 160
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 114
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 154
Homepage 6
Hood 195
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 159
HUD Head-up Display 131
Hydroplaning 159
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 76
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 76
Identification marks, tires 189
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 194
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Indication of a flat tire 96, 99
Individual air distribu‐ tion 138, 141
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
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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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R
Radiator fluid 199
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 65
Rear lamps 208
Rear socket 149
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 138, 141
Recirculated-air filter 142
Recirculated-air mode 138, 141
Recommended tire brands 191
Refueling 172
Remaining range 77
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, universal 144
Replacement fuse 211
Replacing parts 202
Replacing wheels/tires 191
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 77
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 192
Roadside parking lamps 88
Roller sunblinds 43
RON gasoline quality 174
Roof load capacity 227
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217 RSC Run Flat System Compo‐
nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 192
Rubber components, care 221
Run-flat tires 192
S
Safe braking 159
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 221
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 107
Safety switch, windows 42
Safety systems, airbags 92
Saving fuel 164
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 202
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 218
Seat and mirror memory 51
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 48
Seat heating, rear 48
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 45
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, automatic transmission 68
Sensors, care 222
Service and warranty 7
Service history 78
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 200
Service requirements, dis‐ play 77 Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 214
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 84
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Side airbags 92
Side View 130
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 226
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 227
Snow chains 193
Socket 148
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 201
Soot particulate filter 159
SOS button 213
Spare fuse 211
Specified engine oil types 197
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 82
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 112
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 84
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