2015 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN load capacity

LoadingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity 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 cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
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 thevehicle 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 ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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320iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,355/4,400
1,975/1,996
Loadlbs
kg
900
408
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,005
909
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,525
1,145
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
17.0
480

328iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,420/4,455
2,005/2,021
Loadlbs
kg
900
408
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,040
925
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,545
1,154
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
17.0
480
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335iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,565/4,585
2,071/2,080
Loadlbs
kg
900
408
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,160
980
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,570
1,166
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
17.0
480

320i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,542/4,585
2,060/2,080
Loadlbs
kg
900
408
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,140
971
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,580
1,170
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft17.0
480
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328i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,610
2,091
Loadlbs
kg
900
408
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,170
984
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,580
1,170
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
17.0
480

335i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,695/4,720
2,130/2,141
Loadlbs
kg
900
408
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,280
1,034
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,580
1,170
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
17.0
480
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328dApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,420
2,005
Loadlbs
kg
860
390
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,015
914
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,535
1,150
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
17.0
480

328d xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,620
2,096
Loadlbs
kg
860
390
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,170
984
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
2,580
1,170
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
17.0
480
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 205
Engine coolant 209
Engine idling when driving, coasting 176
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 208
Engine oil change 208
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 208
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 208
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 224
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 229
Equipment, interior 152
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 197
Exhaust system 167
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 224
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 170 F
Failure message, see Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146, 149
Filler neck for engine oil 207
Fine wood, care 231
First aid kit 224
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 167
Floor carpet, care 232
Floor mats, care 232
Fogged up windows 146
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 158
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 167
Front airbags 97
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 95
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 217
Front lights 213
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 99
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 99
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, current 83 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Fuse 221
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 152
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 166
Glare shield 156
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 160
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 236
H Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 153
Hazard warning flashers 223
Head airbags 97
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 213
Headlights 213
Headlights, care 230
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 50
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