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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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