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LoadingVehicle 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged. ◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐hicle and unstable driving situations may
result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
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Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof drip
rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and the approved gross vehicle weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
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Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamps5Outside brake lamp
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lamps
General information
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 202.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21W
External brake light: 21-watt bulb, H21W
The tail lamps feature LED technology. Contact
your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Use caution when replacing the bulb
Use caution and proceed one step at a
time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam‐
age to the tail lamps or vehicle.◀
Removing the exterior tail lamp1.Open trunk lid.2.Use the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit to loosen the screw, arrow 1, and
remove the cover, arrow 2.3.Use the screwdriver handle to loosen the
two nuts, arrows 1 and 2, and remove. The
tail lamp is still attached to a rubber mount
on the outside.4.Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp and
carefully swing it back and out of the rubber
mount, arrow 1. Use your free hand to hold
it in place in order to prevent the tail lamp
from coming loose suddenly. Make sure that
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5.Remove the connecting line from the clip on
the bulb holder.6.Release the catch at the top on the connec‐
tor of the connecting line and remove the
connector from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1.Loosen the four fasteners, arrow 1, on the
bulb holder and remove the bulb holder from
the tail lamp, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐
teners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the connecting line to the tail lamp
and secure the bulb holder in the clip.2.Make sure that the sealing ring is on the
centering pin, arrow 2, and is not damaged.3.Position and firmly press the outer part of
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, arrow 1
and the inner part onto the centering com‐ponent, arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp
engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Fit the cover in place and screw onto the
fastener. Make sure that the tubular seal is
not pinched.
Lamps in the trunk lid
General information
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 202.
Reversing lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W
Inner brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, H21W
Accessing the lamps
1.Use the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit to loosen and completely remove
the six screws on the trim.2.Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,
starting at the edge and working toward the
area around the recessed grips. Make sure
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Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the two fasteners, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that the
two exterior fasteners latch into place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.
Tail lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 202.
The lamps feature LED technology. Contact
your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
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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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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm2Vehicle length: 182.1 inches/4,627 mmSmallest turning circle
Dia.: 37 ft/11.3 m
Dia. with xDrive: 38 ft/11.7 m
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values following
the slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans‐
mission.
320iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,300/4,360
1,950/1,978
Loadlbs/kg900/408Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,005/909Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,460/1,116Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Trunk capacitycu ft/l16.9/480Seite 227Technical dataReference227
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328iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,410/4,445
2,000/2,021
Loadlbs/kg900/408Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,060/934Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,510/1,139Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Trunk capacitycu ft/l16.9/480
335iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,540/4,565
2,059/2,071
Loadlbs/kg900/408Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,160/980Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,525/1,145Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.9/480
320i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,430/4,475
2,009/2,030
Loadlbs/kg900/408Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,115/959Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,490/1,129Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.9/480Seite 228ReferenceTechnical data228
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