2014 BMW 328I XDRIVE SPORTS WAGON power steering

CockpitVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Rear window safety switch   452Power windows  443Exterior mirror operation   554Glove compartment on the driver's
side   159
Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   112Intelligent Safety   103Lane departure warning   1115LampsFront fog lamps  93Parking lamps  90Low beams  90Seite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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Driving comfortVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC
The conceptThis system can be used to select a desired
speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐
cally on clear roads.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐
tomatically reduces the speed, applies the
brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehi‐
cle ahead begins moving faster.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the
system is able to detect this within the given
system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your
drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is
able to accelerate if operated accordingly.
Even if some time passes before the vehicle
ahead of you drives away again, your own vehi‐
cle can still be accelerated automatically and
simply.
As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to
the desired speed.The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐
dients, but may not be maintained on uphill
slopes if engine power is insufficient.
General information
Depending on the set driving program, the
characteristics of the cruise control can
change in certain areas.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not release
the driver from personal responsibility for the
driving process, especially for lane tracking,
adaptation of speed, distance and driving style
to the traffic conditions.
Because of technical system limits, the system
cannot independently react appropriately in all
traffic situations.
Monitor the driving process, the surrounding
area and what is occurring in traffic continu‐
ously and attentively and actively intervene as
required, e.g., by braking, steering or making an evasive maneuver.◀
Unfavorable weather conditions
In the event of unfavorable weather and
light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,
slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer
recognition of vehicles as well as short-term
interruptions for vehicles that are already de‐
tected. Drive attentively, and react to the cur‐
rent traffic events. Intervene actively when
necessary, e.g., by braking, steering or making
an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is dan‐
ger of an accident.◀Seite 120ControlsDriving comfort120
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone correspond‐
ing to your location appears in the mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong point of the compass is dis‐
played.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.▷Not all points of the compass are dis‐
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to switch between English "E"
and German "O".
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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer
to page 103.
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
steering.▷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
Your vehicle should be 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.◀
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 load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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Traction control 116
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 116
Transmission, automatic 70
Transmission, manual 70
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 195
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 80
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 222
Turning circle 232
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 133
Turn signals, operation 66
U Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 149
Unlock button, automatic transmission 71
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 35
Unlocking, settings 41
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 227
USB interface 154
V Variable sport steering 117
Vehicle battery 216
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 216
Vehicle, breaking in 168
Vehicle care 226
Vehicle equipment 6 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 199
Vehicle jack 216
Vehicle paint 226
Vehicle storage 228
Vehicle wash 225
Ventilation 147
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 148
Voice activation system 24
W Warning indicators 77
Warning lamps 77
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 77
Warning triangle 220
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 69
Washer system 67
Washing, vehicle 225
Water on roads 169
Weights 232
Welcome lamps 90
Wheel base, vehicle 232
Wheel cleaner 227
Wheels, changing 196
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 191
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Width, vehicle 232
Window defroster, rear 143, 147
Windows, powered 44
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 69
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 67 Windshield wiper 67
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 69
Winter diesel 187
Winter storage, care 228
Winter tires, suitable tires 197
Winter tires, tread 195
Wiper blades, replacing 207
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper system 67
Wood, care 227
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 207
X
xDrive 116
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 211 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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