technical data BMW 328I 2012 Owners Manual

323i
328i
328xi
335iOwner's Manual for Vehicle
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page246.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
22Voice command system
Controls
28Opening and closing
44Adjustments
53Transporting children safely
57Driving
72Everything under control
86Technology for driving comfort and
safety
97Lamps
101Climate
107Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130Starting the navigation system
131Destination entry
143Destination guidance
152What to do if …
Entertainment
156On/off and settings
160Radio
166CD player and CD changer
173External audio device
Communications
176Telephoning
190BMW Assist
Mobility
200Refueling
202Wheels and tires
214Under the hood
219Maintenance
221Replacing components
229Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
236Technical data
242Short commands for the voice command
system
246Everything from A - Z

Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
commands for the voice command system and
an index that will help you find information most
quickly.
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Technical data
236
Technical data
Engine data
Sedan
Sports Wagon
323i (Canada)328i/xi335i
Displacement cu in/cmµ152.4/2,497 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979
Number of cylinders 6 6 6
Maximum power output hp 200 230 300
at engine speed rpm 6,000 6,500 5,800
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 180/244 200/270 300/407
at engine speed rpm 4,000-5,000 2,750 1,400-5,000
328i/xi
Displacement cu in/cmµ182.8/2,996
Number of cylinders 6
Maximum power output hp 230
at engine speed rpm 6,500
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270
at engine speed rpm 2,750

Technical data
238
Sports Wagon
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle diam.: 36 ft 1 in/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38 ft 9 in/11.8 m.

Technical data
240
Sports Wagon
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
328i328xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,527/1,600 3,770/1,710
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,593/1,630 3,814/1,730
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,630/2,100 4,872/2,210
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,696/2,130 4,916/2,230
Load lbs/kg 1,102/500 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,127/965 2,326/1,055
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385

Everything from A - Z
250 Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps100
Cross-hairs in navigation136
Cruise control64
– active66
– malfunction65
Cruising range74
Cup holders111
Curb weight, refer to
Weights239
Current fuel consumption,
refer to Energy Control73
"Current position"150
Current position
– displaying150
– entering139
– storing139
"Customer
Relations"184,193
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting100
Data, technical236
– dimensions237
– engine236
– weights239
"Date"82
Date
– setting81
– setting format82
"Date format"82
"Daytime running lamps"98
Daytime running lamps98
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control87
DCC, refer to Cruise
control64
"Deactivated"49
Deactivating front passenger
airbags95
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock31
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof40
– panorama glass roof42
Defogging windows104
Defrost, windows104
Defrosting windows104
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate
control104
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows104
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows104
"Delete address book" in
navigation140
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone184
"Delete data" in
navigation140
"Delete" for mobile
phone183
Destination address
– deleting140
– entering131,134
Destination for navigation
– entry131
– navigation list138
– selecting from address
book139
– selecting using
information137
– storing139Destination guidance143
– canceling voice
instructions52
– changing specified
route141
– displaying route144
– displaying routes144
– distance and arrival143
– starting143
– terminating/continuing143
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice
instructions147
Destination list for navigation
system138
Destinations recently driven
to138
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic jam150
Detour during navigation150
"Detour" in navigation150
"Dial" for mobile phone181
"Dial number"182
Digital clock72
Digital compass108
Dimensions237
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals61
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book138
Displacement, refer to Engine
data236
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting100
"Display off"21
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant217
– remote control battery38
– vehicle battery227

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Tailgate
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Tail lamps224
– replacing bulbs225,226
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Technical data236
– capacities241
– dimensions237
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to
TeleService, BMW
Assist190
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone176
"Telephone list"52
TeleService192
Temperature
– automatic climate
control102
– changing unit of measure77
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature73
Temperature display
– outside temperature72
– outside temperature
warning72
– setting the units77
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control64
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo125
"Terminate services"195
"Text language"85
"Theater" for Tone
control158
The individual vehicle5Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp226
Through-loading system113
Through-loading system,
refer to Expanding the cargo
bay115
"TI"148
Tilt alarm sensor36
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror50
"Time"81
"Time / Date"80,
81,82
"Time format"81
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times105
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation/heating106
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation/heating106
Tire inflation pressure202
– loss91,92
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
– resetting the system92
– system limitations91
– warning lamp93
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor91
Tire Quality Grading210Tires
– age210,212
– air loss93
– breaking in122
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels227
– condition211
– damage211
– inflation pressure202
– labels210
– minimum tread depth211
– new wheels and tires212
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor90
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
– puncture91
– replacing212
– Run-Flat212
– size210
– storage213
– tread depth211
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth211
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires212
– winter tires213
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information147
"Tone"157
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting157
– middle setting159
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit
221
"Top 8" for mobile phone182
Torque, refer to Engine
data236
Touch tone dialing184
Tow bar232
Tow fitting231
– screw thread232
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away231