Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 3 Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
Page 4 © 2012 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/13, 03 13 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 232. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...
Page 6: Notes
Owner's Manuals. center will be glad to advise you at any time. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. tions.
Page 7: For Your Own Safety
We recommend that you read this publication on a BMW safely and without risk to either the thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine lowing warranties: BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐...
Page 8 — possibly with the assistance of an damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ expert. ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty. Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐...
Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr
Highway Traffic Safety Administration period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record...
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Page 11: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 12: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 13 Cockpit At a glance Front fog lamps 90 Increase distance 117 Parking lamps 87 Reduce distance 117 beams 87 Cruise control rocker switch 122, 116 Instrument cluster 70 Automatic headlamp con‐ 10 Steering wheel buttons, right trol 88 Entertainment source Daytime running lights 88 Adaptive Light Control 89 Volume High-beam Assistant 89 Instrument lighting 90 Voice...
Page 14: All Around The Center Console
At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner 15 Parking brake 63 Control Display 16 PDC Park Distance Control 123 Ventilation 142 Backup camera 125 Hazard warning system 213 Parking assistant 132 Surround View 125 Central locking system 33 Driving Dynamics Control 112 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Glove compartment 152 trol 110 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐...
Page 15 Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Emergency Request 213 Reading lamps 91 Glass sunroof, powered 43 Interior lamps 91 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 94 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 16: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Hints equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment instructions. is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
Page 17 iDrive At a glance Press. Turn. Move in four directions. Press. Move in two directions. Buttons on controller Press the button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the CD/Multimedia menu. Opens the Navigation menu.
Page 18 At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual Press the button Function In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be BACK Open previous panel. selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". OPTION Opens the Options menu. Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a Operating concept...
Page 19: Setting The Clock
iDrive At a glance Example: setting the clock Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ played. Setting the clock Options menu Press the button. The main menu is The "Options" menu consists of various areas: displayed.
Page 20: General Information
At a glance iDrive Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Check the SIM card. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Status information Enter the PIN.
Page 21 iDrive At a glance Switching the split screen on and off Saving a function Highlight the function via the iDrive. Press the button. "Split screen" Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds. Selecting the display Running a function Press the button.
Page 22 At a glance iDrive Select additional letters or numbers if needed. "OK": confirm the entry. Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers: Symbol Function Press the controller: delete the letter or number.
Page 23: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Wait for the signal. Say the command. All standard, country-specific and optional The command is displayed in the instrument equipment that is offered in the model series is cluster. described in this chapter.
Page 24: Adjusting The Volume
At a glance Voice activation system Setting the voice dialog List of short commands of the voice activation system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ You can set whether the system should use the munication Owner's Manual. standard dialog or a shorter version. Help dialog for the voice activation In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐...
Page 25 Voice activation system At a glance Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed to prevent noise interference.
Page 26: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard, country-specific and optional Press the button. equipment that is offered in the model series is Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". described in this chapter.
Page 27 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Opening via the iDrive Programmable memory buttons To move directly from the application on the General information Control Display to the options menu: The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
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Page 29: Controls
Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 30: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment Integrated key 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.
Page 31: Profile Management
Opening and closing Controls Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ button within 10 seconds while pressing the ter or to your service center. brake. Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote con‐ New remote controls trol, as shown, against the marked area on the You can obtain new remote controls from your steering column and press the Start/Stop button...
Page 32 Controls Opening and closing Importing profiles "Profiles" Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile. "Settings" "Profiles" "Import profile" Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use. Renaming profiles "Settings"...
Page 33: Central Locking System
Opening and closing Controls Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. ▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and type of display. Display profile list during start ▷ Side View: selection of the display type. The profile list can be displayed during each ▷...
Page 34: Using The Remote Control
Controls Opening and closing Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. "Settings" "Door locks" With professional navigation system: "Unlock button:" Without professional navigation system: Select a symbol. Select the desired function: Via the button for the central locking system.
Page 35: Courtesy Lamps
Opening and closing Controls Switching on interior lamps and Retrieving the seat and mirror settings courtesy lamps The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ Press the button on the remote control rently in use.
Page 36: Manual Operation
Controls Opening and closing Locking the doors and trunk lid ▷ LX8CAS2. together ▷ MYTCAS4. To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once: Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using Rules.
Page 37: Unlocking And Opening
Opening and closing Controls Unlocking and opening ▷ Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. ▷ Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and ▷ With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens then pull the door handle above the armrest with no-touch activation, refer to page 39.
Page 38: Emergency Unlocking
Controls Opening and closing ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Unlocking of the trunk lid separately. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐ ▷ Open trunk lid with no-touch activation. row 2. ▷ Start the engine. Functional requirements Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This ▷...
Page 39 Opening and closing Controls Locking Open trunk lid with no-touch activation With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be opened with no-touch activation using the re‐ mote control you are carrying. A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens.
Page 40: Alarm System
Controls Opening and closing Malfunction if necessary, by emergency detection of the re‐ mote control. Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sources Trunk lid and armed alarm system such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc.
Page 41: Power Windows
Opening and closing Controls Indicator lamp on the interior rear view ▷ In automatic car washes. mirror ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at sea or on a trailer. ▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle. Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again...
Page 42 Controls Opening and closing Closing without the pinch protection ▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ system ance point. Keep the closing path clear The window opens automatically. Monitor the closing process and make Pressing again stops the motion. sure that the closing path of the window is clear; Convenient opening, refer to page 34, via the otherwise, injuries may result.◀...
Page 43: Roller Sunblinds
Opening and closing Controls Roller sunblinds Roller sunblind for rear window General information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐ blind for the rear window after having activated it a number of times in a row, the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐...
Page 44 Controls Opening and closing Initializing the system If desired, continue the movement by pressing the switch. The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running. Pinch protection system During the initialization, the roof closes without If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐...
Page 45: Adjusting
Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment Manually adjustable seats All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance 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.
Page 46 Controls Adjusting Height Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary. Seat and mirror memory Backrest width Backrest tilt Lumbar support Backrest tilt Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Note The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 47: Lumbar Support
Adjusting Controls Thigh support Height. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust Seat tilt. the thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine.
Page 48: Safety Belts
Controls Adjusting Front seat heating If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last. When ECO PRO, refer to page 165, is activated, the heater output is reduced. Switching off Press the button longer.
Page 49: Front Head Restraints
Adjusting Controls Putting on the belt above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐ tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐ Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly senger seat. across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible.
Page 50: Adjusting The Height
Controls Adjusting Adjusting the height Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐ sible. ▷ To raise: pull. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and restraint out completely. push the head restraint down.
Page 51: Seat And Mirror Memory
Adjusting Controls Adjusting the height Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐ sible. ▷ To raise: pull. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and restraint out completely. push the head restraint down.
Page 52: Exterior Mirrors
Controls Adjusting Mirrors Press the button. The LED in the button lights up. Exterior mirrors Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED goes out. At a glance If the M button is pressed accidentally: Press the button again. The LED goes out.
Page 53: Automatic Dimming Feature
Adjusting Controls Saving positions Automatic heating Seat and mirror memory, refer to page Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running. Adjusting manually Automatic dimming feature If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass. Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed.
Page 54: Steering Wheel
Controls Adjusting Functional requirement Switching on/off For proper operation: Press the button. ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Steering wheel General information Do not adjust while driving...
Page 55: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 94. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Note described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Deactivated front passenger airbags is also described that is not available in a vehicle, If a child restraint fixing system is used in...
Page 56: Child Seat Security
Controls Transporting children safely Child seat security Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint fixing system.◀...
Page 57 Transporting children safely Controls Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors With a through-loading system: Position The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb when the child is restr- ained by the internal harnesses.
Page 58: Rear Doors
Controls Transporting children safely Mounting points Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Remove the mounting point cover. Raise the head restraint. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye.
Page 59: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be All standard, country-specific and optional started. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Note is also described that is not available in a vehicle, If the engine is switched off and the ignition is...
Page 60: Diesel Engine
Controls Driving ▷ While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if Repeated starting in quick succession the driver's door is open and the low beams Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to are switched off. start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several When the ignition is switched off, by opening or times in quick succession.
Page 61: Automatic Mode
Driving Controls Engine stop Auto Start/Stop function General information The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. Take the remote control with you The system switches off the engine during a Take the remote control with you when stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, lights.
Page 62: Starting The Engine
Controls Driving The display indicates that the ▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the conditions for an automatic en‐ driver's door is open. gine stop have not been satisfied. ▷ The hood was unlocked. Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time.
Page 63: Parking Brake
Driving Controls Activating/deactivating the system Malfunction manually The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches of the engine automatically. A Check Using the button Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked. Parking brake Applying The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.
Page 64: Headlamp Flasher
Controls Driving The brake lamps will not light up if the parking "Triple turn signal" brake is engaged. Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher Turn signal Do not fold in the exterior mirrors Do not fold in the exterior mirror while driv‐ ing and when the turn signals/warning flashers Signaling briefly are working, or else the additional flasher lights...
Page 65 Driving Controls No wiper operation on dry windshield Press the wiper levers down. Do not use the windshield wipers if the The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper sition when released. blades or cause them to become worn more ▷...
Page 66: Washer Fluid
Controls Driving Setting the frequency or sensitivity of Fold-out position of the wipers the rain sensor Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example. Switch the ignition on and off again. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐...
Page 67: Automatic Transmission With
Driving Controls Manual transmission BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent.◀ Shifting Washer fluid reservoir Shifting into 5th or 6th gear Adding washer fluid When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐...
Page 68: Engaging The Transmission Position
Controls Driving ▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐ After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its gaged. center position. ▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.
Page 69 Driving Controls DS is displayed in the instrument cluster. D is displayed in the instrument cluster. The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ Shift paddles for Sport automatic vated. transmission Activating the M/S manual mode Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission position D.
Page 70: Displays
Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 71 Displays Controls Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features Fuel gauge 76 Engine oil temperature 76 Speedometer Current fuel consumption 77 Indicator/warning lamps 74 Electronic displays 72 Tachometer 76 Display/reset miles 76 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 72 Controls Displays Electronic displays Overview, instrument cluster Messages, e.g., Check Control 73 Miles/trip miles 76 Time 76 Computer 81 Date 77 Transmission display 69 External temperature 76 Gear shift indicator 79 Selection lists 81 Status, Driving Dynamics Control 112 Service requirements 77 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 73: Check Control
Displays Controls Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features Time 76 Navigation display, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ External temperature 76 cation. Date 77 Energy recovery 77 Selection list, such as for the radio 81 Transmission display 69 Speed limit detection 79 Current fuel consumption 77 Computer 81 PRO 165 Miles/trip...
Page 74 Controls Displays Indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system Collision warning Adjustable speed limit Cruise control The indicator and warning lamps can light up in Lane departure warning a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper DSC Dynamic Stability Control functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Page 75: Text Messages
Displays Controls Hiding Check Control messages Symbol Function or system ABS Antilock Brake System in Cana‐ dian models At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored (symbol in display) Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in Press the computer button on the turn signal the instrument cluster explain a Check Control lever.
Page 76: Fuel Gauge
Controls Displays Fuel gauge Odometer and trip odometer The vehicle inclination may ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. cause the display to vary. ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. US models: the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Page 77: Service Requirements
Displays Controls Date Instrument cluster with enhanced features The date is displayed in the in‐ Displays the current fuel con‐ strument cluster. sumption. You can check Setting the date and date format, whether you are currently driving refer to page 84. in an efficient and environmen‐...
Page 78 Controls Displays Instrument cluster Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly. Display in the instrument cluster. "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" "Service required" "§ Vehicle inspection" Instrument cluster with enhanced "Date:" features Adjust the settings. Display in the instrument cluster Confirm.
Page 79: Gear Shift Indicator
Displays Controls Speed limit detection with No Symbols Passing Information Symbols Description The concept Green: maintenance was per‐ formed on schedule. Speed limit detection Yellow: maintenance was per‐ Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the formed late. shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit.
Page 80 Controls Displays The system assists the driver and does not re‐ Speed limit detection is not avail‐ place the human eye.◀ able. At a glance Camera Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. No Passing Information ▷...
Page 81 Displays Controls Selection lists in the Activating a list and adjusting the setting instrument cluster The concept The following can be displayed or operated us‐ ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster: ▷...
Page 82: Information At A Glance
Controls Displays Information at a glance Average fuel consumption Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐ This is calculated for the period during which the nal lever calls up the following information on the engine is running. info display: The average fuel consumption is calculated for ▷...
Page 83: Trip Computer
Displays Controls Displaying, setting or changing the Resetting the trip computer limit "Vehicle Info" "Settings" "Trip computer" "Speed" "Reset": all values are reset. "Warning at:" "Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Page 84 Controls Displays Sport displays The time is stored. In the Control Display, the current values for Setting the time format power and torque can be displayed. "Settings" "Time/Date" Displaying sport displays in the Control Display "Format:" "Vehicle Info" Select the desired format. "Sport displays"...
Page 85 Displays Controls Language Brightness Setting the language Setting the brightness To set the language on the Control Display: To set the brightness of the Control Display: "Settings" "Settings" "Language/Units" "Control display" "Language:" "Brightness" Select the desired language. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐ ness is set.
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Page 87: Lamps
Lamps Controls Lamps Vehicle equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ All standard, country-specific and optional cally switched off at these switch settings. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
Page 88: Daytime Running Lights
Controls Lamps Headlamp courtesy delay feature Daytime running lights The low beams stay lit for a short while if the With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ headlamp flasher is switched on after the igni‐ ning lights light up in position 0, tion is switched off.
Page 89: Adaptive Light Control
Lamps Controls Switching off and off or suppresses the light in the areas that blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐ Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior the opposite direction.
Page 90: Fog Lamps
Controls Lamps Switching the high beams on and off ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior manually rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc. Camera ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. The camera is located near the base of the mir‐...
Page 91: Interior Lamps
Lamps Controls Interior lamps Selecting color scheme "Settings" General information "Lighting" The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps "Ambient:" and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally. The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting.
Page 92: Safety
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 93 Safety Controls Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ also applies to steering wheel covers, the tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the collisions.
Page 94: Deactivation System
Controls Safety When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ less they are specifically recommended by bag system checked immediately the manufacturer of your vehicle. When there is a malfunction, have the airbag ▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the system checked immediately;...
Page 95: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Safety Controls sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires. senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the For this purpose, sensors in the tire valves child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ measure the tire pressure and tire temperature.
Page 96 Controls Safety One wheel is yellow ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐ flation pressure. A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire. ▷ A reset of the system was not carried out af‐ ter a wheel was changed.
Page 97 Safety Controls Run-flat tires A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ Maximum speed duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐ You can continue driving with a damaged tire at erties.◀...
Page 98 Controls Safety ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will have the service center check it if necessary. flash for approximately one minute and then re‐ main continuously illuminated. This sequence ▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups your service center.
Page 99 Safety Controls "Vehicle status" When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if necessary. "Flat Tire Monitor" The status is displayed. System limits Sudden tire damage Initialization Sudden serious tire damage caused by The initialization process adopts the set inflation external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐...
Page 100 Controls Safety Continued driving with a flat tire Final tire failure If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ and stop;...
Page 101 Safety Controls Switching on/off The acute warning prompts the driver to inter‐ vene and, if there is the danger of a collision, is Switching the warning function on/off accompanied by a braking intervention. The braking intervention is executed with lim‐ ited braking force and for a brief period only.
Page 102: Collision Warning
Controls Safety Collision warning Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of The concept the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀ If the vehicle does not include Active Cruise Control with Stop &...
Page 103 Safety Controls Switching the warning function on/off Warning stages Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ ing. Increase distance. The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐ ing. You are requested to intervene by Press the button braking or making an evasive maneu‐...
Page 104: Lane Departure Warning
Controls Safety Functional limitations country-specific version of the vehicle, the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and The system may not be fully functional in the 45 mph/70 km/h. When switching on the system following situations: below this speed, a message appears in the in‐ ▷...
Page 105 Safety Controls Camera ▷ When using the turn signal. System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷ In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas.
Page 106: Radar Sensors
Controls Safety The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up Press the button. dimly. ▷ On: the LED lights up. Before you change lanes after setting the turn ▷ Off: the LED goes out. signal, the system issues a warning in the situa‐ tions described above.
Page 107: Brake Force Display
Safety Controls Active Protection A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional. General information For US owners only The Active Protection safety package consists The transmitter and receiver units comply with of systems that are independent of each other: part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication ▷...
Page 108 Controls Safety PreCrash After travel has begun, the system is trained about the driver, so that increasing lack of alert‐ The concept ness or fatigue can be detected. This procedure takes the following criteria into The system is used to detect critical driving sit‐ account: uations that might lead to an accident.
Page 109 Safety Controls If the belt tension does not loosen automatically, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip. PostCrash If an accident above a certain degree of severity, the system automatically brakes the vehicle to a standstill.
Page 110: Driving Stability Control Systems
Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed All standard, country-specific and optional and by applying brakes at individual wheels. equipment that is offered in the model series is Adjust your driving style to the situation described in this chapter.
Page 111 Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator/warning lamps Deactivating DTC When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ Press the button again. played in the instrument cluster. TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐ lamp go out.
Page 112 Controls Driving stability control systems Variable sport steering DSC OFF When DSC OFF, refer to page 110, is active, The variable sport steering increases the steer‐ driving stability is limited during acceleration ing angle of the front wheels at large steering and when driving in bends.
Page 113 Driving stability control systems Controls Activating SPORT The program can be configured to individual specifications. Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. Activating ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO Configuring SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. When the display is activated on the Control Display, refer to page 114, the SPORT driving Configuring ECO PRO...
Page 114: Drive-Off Assistant
Controls Driving stability control systems Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Con‐ trol Display. "Settings" "Driving mode" "Driving mode info" Drive-off assistant This system supports driving away on gradients. The parking brake is not required. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
Page 115: Driving Comfort
Even if some time passes before the vehicle hicle. drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐ erated automatically and simply. As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to the desired speed.
Page 116 Controls Driving comfort Interrupting the system When active, press the button. If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time. The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐...
Page 117: While Driving
Driving comfort Controls When cruise control is maintained or stored, ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if the point of resistance, the desired speed necessary. increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Page 118 Controls Driving comfort While standing ▷ The marking does not light up: the system is switched off. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it against rolling. Brief status display Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐ Selected desired speed.
Page 119 Driving comfort Controls Indicator/warning lamps Detection range Personal responsibility The indicator and warning lamps do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀ The vehicle symbol lights up orange: A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.
Page 120 Controls Driving comfort Swerving vehicles Cornering A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the until it is completely within the same lane as your speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although vehicle.
Page 121: Cruise Control
Driving comfort Controls Radar sensor Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐ For US owners only ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant The transmitter and receiver units comply with speed, for instance: part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication ▷...
Page 122 Controls Driving comfort Press the button. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in the speedometer, refer to page 123. ▷ If active: press twice. When cruise control is maintained or stored, ▷ If interrupted: press once.
Page 123: Indicator Lamp
Driving comfort Controls final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the ▷ Signal tones. resistance point causes the vehicle to ac‐ ▷ Visual display. celerate more rapidly. General information Resuming the desired speed Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors Press the button. in the bumpers.
Page 124 Controls Driving comfort At a glance Display Button in the vehicle Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the object. For example, if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
Page 125 Driving comfort Controls The range of the sensors is represented in col‐ The malfunction is signaled by a continuous ors: red, green and yellow. tone alternating between the front and rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction due to If the backup camera image was selected last, it other ultrasound sources is no longer again appears on the display.
Page 126 Controls Driving comfort Notes The backup camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive. Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ Automatic deactivation during forward hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident travel could result from road users or objects located The system switches off when a certain driving...
Page 127 Driving comfort Controls Obstacle marking Spatially-shaped markings are displayed. Pathway lines ▷ Spatially-shaped markings can be shown in the backup camera image. ▷ Can be shown in the backup camera image Their colored steps match the markings of the when in transmission position R. PDC.
Page 128: Display Settings
Controls Driving comfort Display settings Notes Check the traffic situation as well Brightness Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ With the backup camera switched on: hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located Select the symbol.
Page 129 Driving comfort Controls The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary. The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐...
Page 130: Side View
Controls Driving comfort At a glance The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐ rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐ Button in the vehicle justed with the steering wheel movement. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐...
Page 131: Head-Up Display
Driving comfort Controls Head-up Display Switch the system back on if necessary. Display The concept The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display. This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed. Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the In this way, the driver can get information with‐...
Page 132: Parking Assistant
Controls Driving comfort Setting the rotation ▷ Speed limit detection. ▷ Cruise control. "Settings" ▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster. "Head-up display" Some of this information is only displayed briefly "Rotation" as needed. Turn the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ Selecting displays in the Head-up rently in use.
Page 133 Driving comfort Controls A component of the parking assistant is the PDC ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐ Park Distance Control, refer to page 123. cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. ▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐ Notes er's side, the corresponding turn signal must be set.
Page 134: System Status
Controls Driving comfort System status To ensure full operability: ▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors for long periods and main‐ tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. Switching on/off Switching on with the button Press the button.
Page 135 Driving comfort Controls Parking using the parking assistant ▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. Check the traffic situation as well ▷ On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐ if necessary. cle can drown out the signal tones of the parking ▷...
Page 136 Controls Driving comfort ▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as ledges or cargo. ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure, such as fences. Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds.
Page 137: Climate Control
Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 138: Rear Window Defroster
Controls Climate control Climate control functions in detail The cooling function, refer to page 138, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ Manual air distribution gram. Turn the wheel to select the de‐ Temperature sired program or the desired in‐ termediate setting.
Page 139 Climate control Controls ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. Switching on ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of Press any button except outside air into the vehicle is permanently ▷ Rear window defroster. blocked. ▷ Seat heating. If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated- air mode and increase the air volume, if neces‐...
Page 140: Maximum Cooling
Controls Climate control Seat heating, right 48 12 Air distribution, left Cooling function 13 Rear window defroster Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep lated-air mode clear 10 Air distribution, right 15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐ sation 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity Climate control functions in detail Intensity of the AUTO program...
Page 141: Rear Window Defroster
Climate control Controls Air flow, manual When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water, refer to page 160, develops To be able to manually adjust the air flow, switch that exits underneath the vehicle. off the AUTO program first. Press the left or right side of the button: Automatic recirculated-air control/ decrease or increase air flow.
Page 142 Controls Climate control Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter Ventilation in the rear In external and recirculated air mode the micro‐ filter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air. This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance, refer to page 200, of your vehicle. Ventilation Front ventilation ▷...
Page 143 Climate control Controls Preselecting the switch-on time "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the switch-on time "Settings" "Climate" "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch-on time is activated. The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on.
Page 144: Interior Equipment
Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment patible with the integrated universal remote control. All standard, country-specific and optional If you have any questions, please contact: equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ Your service center. described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
Page 145 Interior equipment Controls rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ For systems with an alternating-code system, pends on the manual transmitter. the integrated universal remote control and the system also have to be synchronized. Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held trans‐...
Page 146: Digital Compass
Controls Interior equipment Digital compass can then be controlled by the button on the interior rearview mirror. At a glance If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step. Several more attempts at different distances may be necessary.
Page 147: Setting The Language
Interior equipment Controls World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for approx. Make sure that there are no large metallic 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set com‐ objects or overhead power lines near the ve‐ pass zone appears in the mirror.
Page 148 Controls Interior equipment The setting is stored automatically after approx‐ imately 10 seconds. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Opening The lighter is located next to the ashtray. Push in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Connecting electrical devices Raise cover.
Page 149 Interior equipment Controls Front center console In the cargo area Raise the cap and remove the cover or cigarette The socket is located on the left side in the cargo lighter. area. In the front passenger footwell USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on...
Page 150 Controls Interior equipment Opening ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ nector into the USB interface. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or in the rear using the latch plate of another lamps to the USB interface.
Page 151 Interior equipment Controls Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. Ensure that the lock is securely en‐ gaged Make sure that the lock engages properly when folding back, otherwise transported cargo could enter the passenger compart‐ ment during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀...
Page 152: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to page 153. All standard, country-specific and optional ▷ Nets on the backrests of the front seats. equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ Storage compartment in the rear center described in this chapter.
Page 153: Front Storage Compartment
Storage compartments Controls Front storage compartment Front passenger side Opening Raise the lid to open it. Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Compartments in the doors The net in the glove compartment is provided Do not stow any breakable objects for stowing the storage tray for the cupholder, refer to page 154.
Page 154: Clothes Hooks
Controls Storage compartments Connection for an external audio Storage tray for front cupholders device The cupholder with the storage tray can be used for additional storage. To do this, place the stor‐ age tray in the cupholder. For a description, see the user's Only use the storage tray for small objects, such manual for Navigation, Entertain‐...
Page 155: Storage Compartment
Storage compartments Controls Retaining strap No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; A retaining strap is available on the right side trim otherwise, they may present a danger to pas‐ for fastening small objects. sengers during braking and evasive maneu‐ Lashing eyes in the cargo area vers.◀...
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Page 157: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 158: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Brake system described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐...
Page 159: Diesel Particulate Filter
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Hot exhaust system transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior.◀ Hot exhaust system High temperatures are generated in the Hydroplaning exhaust system. On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can Do not remove the heat shields installed and form between the tires and road surface.
Page 160: Driving In Wet Conditions
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Objects in the area around the pedals Do not drive in neutral Do not drive in neutral or with the engine No objects in the area around the pedals stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;...
Page 161: Loading
Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle equipment hicle and unstable driving situations may result. All standard, country-specific and optional Determine the combined weight of the equipment that is offered in the model series is driver and passengers that will be riding in described in this chapter.
Page 162: Stowing Cargo
Driving tips Loading Stowing cargo ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ ble, directly behind and at the bottom of the rear passenger seat backrests. ▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safety Hook the floor net into the fittings in the cargo belts in the opposite buckle.
Page 163 Loading Driving tips 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.
Page 164: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass sunroof All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment open results in increased air resistance and is also described that is not available in a vehicle, raises fuel consumption.
Page 165: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 917 801 - Ii/13
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the ac‐ ice center. celerator and let the vehicle roll. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. tem, refer to page 200. Switch off the engine during...
Page 166: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 917 801 - Ii/13
Driving tips Saving fuel ECO PRO climate control ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to page "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer to The climate control is adjusted to be fuel-effi‐ page cient. By making a slight change to the set tempera‐ Activating ECO PRO ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO...
Page 167: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 917 801 - Ii/13
Saving fuel Driving tips Driving style Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips: "Settings" "Info display" "ECO PRO Info" ECO PRO tip - Symbols An additional symbol and a text instruction are displayed. Symbol Measure In the tachometer, a mark in the bar display in‐ For efficient driving style, back off the dicates the current efficiency of the driving style.
Page 168: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 917 801 - Ii/13
Driving tips Saving fuel "Consumption history" Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame Select the symbol. Resetting fuel consumption history Open "Options". "Reset consumption history" Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed. "EfficientDynamics Info" The following systems are displayed: ▷...
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Saving fuel Driving tips Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
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Page 171: Mobility
Mobility To ensure that you remain mobile at all times, this chapter supplies you with important information on the topics of fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 172: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. 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.
Page 173 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. To do this, turn the cap. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump sym‐ bol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
Page 174: Fuel
Do not refuel with ethanol E85 Low-Sulfur Diesel Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this with low sulfur content: would damage the engine and fuel supply sys‐...
Page 175: Winter Diesel
If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler mizes nitrogen oxides. pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that In order to be able to start the engine as usual, you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is there must be sufficient Diesel exhaust fluid equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.
Page 176 ▷ Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel ex‐ You can have the fluid replenished by any Serv‐ haust fluid can be replenished simply and ice Center.
Page 177: Adding Engine Oil
Fuel Mobility Open the fuel filler flap Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and unscrew Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 172. Turn the closure counterclockwise and re‐ move. Close the fuel filler flap Replace the closure and turn it clockwise. Adding engine oil Close the fuel filler flap.
Page 178: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 179, contains all pressure specifications equipment that is offered in the model series is for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐ described in this chapter.
Page 179 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifications 100 mph/160 km/h in bar/PSI Front: 225/35 R 20 2.5 / 36 320i 90 Y XL RSC 3.0 / 44 Tire size Pressure specifications Rear: 255/30 R 20 in bar/PSI 92 Y XL RSC Specifications in...
Page 180 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/40 R 19 2.2 / 32 Front: 225/45 R 18 2.2 / 32 89 Y RSC 91 Y RSC 2.4 / 35 2.2 / 32 Rear: Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 Y...
Page 181 Wheels and tires Mobility 335i, 335i xDrive Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications Front: 225/50 R 17 2.2 / 32 in bar/PSI 94 W RSC 2.4 / 35 Specifications in Rear: bar/PSI with cold 255/45 R 17 98 W tires Front: 225/45 R 18 2.2 / 32...
Page 182 Mobility Wheels and tires exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant Tire size Pressure specifications table on the following pages. Otherwise tire in bar/PSI damage and accidents could occur.◀ Front: 225/35 R 20 2.5 / 36 90 Y XL RSC 3.0 / 44 Tire inflation pressure values over Rear: 255/30 R 20...
Page 183 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/40 R 19 2.4 / 35 Front: 225/45 R 18 2.4 / 35 89 Y RSC 91 Y RSC 2.6 / 38 2.4 / 35 Rear: Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 Y...
Page 184 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/50 R 17 2.4 / 35 225/45 R 18 91 Y 2.6 / 38 3.1 / 45 94 W RSC 2.6 / 38 Rear: 225/45 R 18 95 V M 255/45 R 17 98 W...
Page 185 Wheels and tires Mobility With high-speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Specifications in tires bar/PSI with cold tires 225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.4 / 35 2.9 /42 +S A/S RSC 225/50 R 17 94 V M...
Page 186 Mobility Wheels and tires 328d, 328d xDrive Tire size Pressure specifications Without high-speed tuning feature in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications Front: 225/35 R 20 2.7 / 39 in bar/PSI 90 Y XL RSC 3.2 / 46 Rear: 255/30 R 20 Specifications in 92 Y XL RSC bar/PSI with cold...
Page 187 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/40 R 19 2.6 / 38 Front: 225/40 R 19 2.7 / 39 89 Y RSC 89 Y RSC 2.8 / 41 3.0 / 44 Rear: Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 Y...
Page 188 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/35 R 20 2.9 /42 Front: 225/35 R 20 2.9 /42 90 Y XL RSC 90 Y XL RSC 3.4 / 49 3.4 / 49 Rear: 255/30 R 20 Rear: 255/30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC...
Page 189: Tire Age
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire age Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI DOT … 3510: the tire was manufactured in the 35th week in 2010. Front: 225/35 R 20 2.9 /42 90 Y XL RSC 3.4 / 49 Recommendation Rear: 255/30 R 20 Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every 92 Y XL RSC 6 years.
Page 190: Tire Tread
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire tread ces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Summer tires The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐...
Page 191: Wheel And Tire Combination
Wheels and tires Mobility Wheel and tire combination between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐ Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐ pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐ tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be ob‐ file tires.
Page 192: New Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires New tires case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad to advise you. Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐ Rotating wheels between axles tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐ riod.
Page 193: Snow Chains
Wheels and tires Mobility Changing run-flat tires For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad to advise you. Snow chains Fine-link snow chains Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle, classified as road-safe and recommended.
Page 194: Engine Compartment
Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 195: Closing The Hood
Engine compartment Mobility Hood Indicator/warning lamps When the hood is opened, a Check Control mes‐ Hints sage is displayed. Working in the engine compartment Closing the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.
Page 196: Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle equipment "Engine oil level" All standard, country-specific and optional Oil level display messages equipment that is offered in the model series is Different messages appear on the display de‐ described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment pending on the oil level.
Page 197: Filler Neck
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐ able in all countries. Approved oil types Gasoline engine BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 BMW Longlife-01 BMW Longlife-01 FE When the indicator lights up in the instrument cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
Page 198: Oil Change
Mobility Engine oil Diesel engine API ILSAC GF-5 Oil change An oil change should be carried out by your service center only. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 199: Coolant
Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle equipment Adding engine oil Let the engine cool. All standard, country-specific and optional Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly equipment that is offered in the model series is counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ described in this chapter.
Page 200: Maintenance
This also applies for changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐ safety-related functions and systems. vated-charcoal filter. BMW Maintenance System Service history The maintenance system directs you to re‐ Perform maintenance work at the service center quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐...
Page 201 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Position There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions. Emissions ▷ The warning lamp lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐ sible.
Page 202: Replacing Components
Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle equipment Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2. 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.
Page 203 Replacing components Mobility Working on the lighting system If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with the light switched on, increasing humidity forms, When working on the lighting system, you e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service should always switch off the lights affected to center check this.
Page 204 Mobility Replacing components Turn signal Low beams 21-watt bulb, PY21W 55-watt bulb, H7 If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel Turn the cap counterclockwise and remove. house slightly inward. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove.
Page 205 Replacing components Mobility Accessing the daytime running lights, high High beams/headlamp flasher beams/headlamp flasher and parking lamps 55-watt bulb, H7 Follow the general instructions on lamps and Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it bulbs, refer to page 202. from the holder and remove.
Page 206 Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀ For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 207: Front Fog Lamps
Replacing components Mobility 21-watt bulb, PY21W Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar‐ row 2. In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets and remove the cover. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1. Turn the bulb, arrow 2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward.
Page 208 Mobility Replacing components Tail lamps, bulb replacement Removing the exterior tail lamp Open trunk lid. At a glance Use the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit to loosen the screw, arrow 1, and remove the cover, arrow 2. Turn signal Reversing lamp Inside brake lamp...
Page 209 Replacing components Mobility Remove the connecting line from the clip on ponent, arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp the bulb holder. engages in the rubber mount. Release the catch at the top on the connec‐ tor of the connecting line and remove the connector from the bulb holder.
Page 210: Changing Wheels
Mobility Replacing components Changing wheels Replacing the reversing lamp and inner brake lamp Notes Loosen the two fasteners, arrow 1 and pull down on the lamp holder to remove, arrow 2. 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.
Page 211: Charging The Battery
Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control messages Have old batteries disposed of by your are no longer displayed. service center or bring them to a recy‐ cling center.
Page 212 Mobility Replacing components Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. Press the four fasteners and remove the cover. Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. Attaching the covers When attaching the cover, make sure that all four fasteners are engaged.
Page 213: Breakdown Assistance
Service contract Hazard warning flashers ▷ After your contract with BMW Assist has ex‐ pired, the BMW Assist system can be deac‐ tivated by the service center without you having to visit a workshop. After deactivation, an Emergency Request is no longer possible.
Page 214: First Aid Kit
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.
Page 215 Switch off any electronic systems/power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles. Open the cover of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Bodywork contact between vehicles minal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles;...
Page 216: Tow Truck
Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another When the parking brake is blocked attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐ The parking brake cannot be released tery to recharge. manually.
Page 217: Tow Bar
It can be screwed in at the fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may front or rear of the BMW. It is in the onboard ve‐ cause damage.◀ hicle tool kit located in a storage compartment ▷...
Page 218: Automatic Transmission
Mobility Breakdown assistance Screw thread Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge. Tow-starting Automatic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle. Due to the automatic transmission, the engine cannot be started by tow-starting. Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐ edied.
Page 219: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle equipment Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐ hicle. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Automatic car washes described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Hints e.
Page 220: Vehicle Care
Car care products tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐ BMW recommends using cleaning and care trol message is displayed. products from BMW, since these have been Transmission position P with the igni‐ tested and approved. tion off Car care and cleaning products When the ignition is switched off, position P Follow the instructions on the container.
Page 221: Safety Belts
Care Mobility Fine wood parts Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐ cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ more visible. nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and cloth.
Page 222 Mobility Care Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects. Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place. Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they were removed for cleaning, for example.◀...
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Page 225: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13...
Page 226: Technical Data
Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 227 Technical data Reference Length, wheel base Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm Vehicle length: 182.1 inches/4,627 mm Smallest turning circle Dia. with xDrive: 38 ft/11.7 m Dia.: 37 ft/11.3 m Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles the slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans‐ with manual transmission;...
Page 228 Reference Technical data 328i Approved gross vehicle weight 4,410/4,445 2,000/2,021 Load lbs/kg 900/408 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,060/934 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,510/1,139 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Trunk capacity cu ft/l 16.9/480 335i Approved gross vehicle weight 4,540/4,565 2,059/2,071 Load...
Page 229 Technical data Reference 328i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,575/2,075 Load lbs/kg 900/408 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,170/984 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,545/1,154 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.9/480 335i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight 4,675/4,695 2,121/2,130...
Page 230 Reference Technical data 328d xDrive Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,525/1,145 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.9/480 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank Gasoline: 15.8/60 Fuel quality, refer to page Diesel: 15/57 Windshield and headlamp 0.8/3 washer system Online Edition for Part no.
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Page 232: Everything From A To Z
Blinds, sun protection Air flow, automatic climate Stop & Go BMW Advanced Diesel control Automatic Curb Monitor BMW Assist, see user's Air pressure, tires Automatic deactivation, front manual for Navigation, Enter‐ Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ passenger airbags tainment and Communica‐...
Page 233 Everything from A to Z Reference Brake assistant Cargo straps, securing Closing/opening with remote Brake discs, breaking in cargo control Brake force display Car key, refer to Remote con‐ Clothes hooks Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ trol Cold starting, refer to Starting play Carpet, care the engine...
Page 234 Reference Everything from A to Z Current fuel consumption Distance, selecting for Emergency release, door lock Distance to destination Emergency release, fuel filler Divided screen view, split flap Damage, tires screen Emergency Request Damping control, dy‐ Door lock, refer to Remote Emergency service, refer to namic control...
Page 235 Everything from A to Z Reference Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ Front passenger airbags, indi‐ Headlamp washer system ming feature cator lamp Headliner Exterior mirrors FTM Flat Tire Monitor Head restraints External start Fuel cap Head restraints, front External temperature dis‐ Fuel consumption, current Head restraints, rear play...
Page 236 Reference Everything from A to Z Inflation pressure, tires Key Memory, refer to Personal Lock, power window Inflation pressure warning Profile Locks, doors, and win‐ FTM, tires Kickdown, automatic trans‐ dows Info display, refer to Com‐ mission Low beams puter Knee airbag Low beams, automatic, refer to Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐...
Page 237 Everything from A to Z Reference Master key, refer to Remote control Maximum cooling OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ Paint, vehicle Maximum speed, display tics Parallel parking assistant Maximum speed, winter Obstacle marking, backup Park Distance Control tires camera Measure, units of Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐...
Page 238 Reference Everything from A to Z RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ Service, Roadside Assis‐ nent, refer to Run-flat tance Radiator fluid tires Settings on Control Dis‐ Radio-operated key, refer to Rubber components, play Remote control care Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ Radio ready state Run-flat tires Radio, see user's manual for...
Page 239 Everything from A to Z Reference Sport program, transmis‐ Technical data Traction control sion Telephone, see user's manual TRACTION program, Dynamic Sport steering, variable for Navigation, Entertain‐ Driving Control Stability control systems ment and Communication Transmission, automatic Start/stop, automatic func‐ Temperature, automatic cli‐...
Page 240 Reference Everything from A to Z Window defroster, rear 138, Variable sport steering Windows, powered Vehicle battery Windshield washer fluid Vehicle battery, replacing Windshield washer noz‐ Vehicle, breaking in zles Vehicle care Windshield washer system Vehicle equipment Windshield wiper Vehicle identification number, Windshield wipers, fold-out refer to Identification number position...
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