winter tires BMW 328I COUPE 2011 E93 Owner's Manual

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heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC – run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to page220.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged
in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. Once the tire tread has
worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has
worn to a depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
Wheel/tire damage
Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels,
tires and suspension parts to be more suscep-
tible to road hazard and consequential dam-
ages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire shop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can pose a lethal hazard
to vehicle occupants and other road users.<

Wheels and tires
220
Tire age
For various reasons, such as the development
of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace-
ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of
the actual wear of the tires.
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 1010 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 10 of 2010.
Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-sup-
porting tire and a special rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can
continue to be used subject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page93.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only
by your BMW center or tire shop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel. If this
work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent damage and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire age, which can result in a
limited service life.<
Correct wheels and tires
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact and thus to severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot guarantee their driving
safety.<
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS, DSC or
FTM.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise,
the Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to
detect a puncture, refer to page94. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.

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Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for driving on
winter roads or at temperatures below +45 7/
+7 6. Although all-season M+S tires provide
better winter traction than summer tires, they
generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and acci-
dents.<
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view.
Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center
can supply these labels.
Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum
tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall
of the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires
have the same size, as this could impair driving
characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes,
swapping wheels between the axles is not per-
missible.
Snow chains*
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your BMW center for
more information.
Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on
the rear wheels only. Observe the manufac-
turer's instructions when mounting snow
chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or
50 km/h.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DTC temporarily, refer to
page90.<

Replacing components
236 1.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the
trim.
2.Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Attach the bulb holder.
5.Attach trunk lid trim.
Convertible: two-stage brake light in
the trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1.Take the warning triangle out of its holder,
refer to page239. Unscrew the holder using
the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
2.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the
trim.
3.Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.5.Attach the bulb holder.
6.Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the
holder for the warning triangle.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as
standard. This eliminates the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on
page93.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-flat tires, page220.
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page220.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.

Everything from A to Z
258
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System89
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control64
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request238
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control109
Active Cruise Control
– indicator lamp71
– malfunction72
– selecting distance70
– sensor72
Active cruise control68
Active steering96
Adaptive brake light
– Brake Force Display97
Adaptive light control102
Additives
– coolant226
Address, entering135,141
Address for navigation
– entering135
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control107
Adjusting the thigh support43
Airbags98
– indicator/warning lamp99
– sitting safely42
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate
control107
– ventilation109
Air distribution
– automatic107
Airing, refer to Ventilation109Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure208
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode108
Air supply
– automatic climate
control107
– ventilation109
Air vents106
Air volume108
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music
collection174
ALL program108
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires221
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive90
AM, waveband157
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode108
Antenna for mobile phone184
Antifreeze
– coolant226
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System
ABS89
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights249
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights249
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest115Arrival time, refer to
Computer77
Ashtray117
Assist systems, refer to
Driving stability control89
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control108
Audible instructions, refer to
Spoken instructions146
Audio154
– controls154
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Audio device, external115
Automatic
– air distribution107
– air volume107
– cruise control66,68
– headlamp control101
Automatic car washes229
Automatic climate control106
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant103
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC108
Automatic Service
Request202
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– interlock58
– overriding selector lever
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position58
– sport program59
– towing
241
– tow-starting241
AUTO program for automatic
climate control107

Reference 265
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Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control111
Interactive map141
Interior lamps105
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass113
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the
wipers65
Intersection, entering,
navigation136
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port177
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface178
J
Jacking points236
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting239
Jump-starting239
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control101
– parking lamps/low
beams101
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs233
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts49
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo130
Last destinations138
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care231
LED Light-emitting
diodes233
Length, refer to
Dimensions247
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb235
Light
– high-beam assistant103
Light-alloy wheels231
Light-emitting diodes
LED233
Lighter117
– connecting electrical
appliances118
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs233
– vehicle, refer to Lamps101
Light switch101
Limit, refer to Speed limit86
Load129
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking31Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant103
Low-beam headlamps101
– automatic101
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack131
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires221
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system227
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control84
Manual car wash230
Manually unlocking parking
lock63
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
– parking lock63
– parking lock, automatic
transmission59

Everything from A to Z
266 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale147
– entering destination140
Map view146
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with winter tires221
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions247
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages191
Messages from the concierge
service191
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System227
– for automatic climate
control109
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System227
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash50Mobile phone
– adjusting volume187
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing184
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– operation via iDrive187
– pairing184
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest115
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone184
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port
177
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface178
Multi-channel playback155
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, managing175
Music collection172
– backup176
– deleting176
– random sequence175
– restoring176
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port177Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface178
Music search173
My Info191
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination137
– storing current position137
– voice activation141
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off146
Navigation data134
Navigation system134
– address book137
– bypassing a route
section145
– continuing destination
guidance144
– destination entry135
– dynamic destination
guidance145
– entering a destination by
voice141
– entering a destination
manually135
– frequently asked
questions151
– gas station
recommendations146
– planning a trip142
– route list145
– selecting destination via
map140
– selecting route criteria144
– special destinations139
– starting destination
guidance144
– terminating destination
guidance144
– traffic bulletins148
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment146

Everything from A to Z
268 Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests118
Rear ventilation109
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors50
Rear window defroster108
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds114
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality158
– radio station158
Recirculated-air mode108
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode108
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest43
Refueling206
Releasing
– hood222
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range77
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener111
– malfunction29,35
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data227
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses237
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs233
Replacing tires220
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires220
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge76Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings156
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts49
Retractable hardtop38
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation28
– opening and closing39
– remote control28
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player
167
Reverse gear61
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission58
Road map146
Roadside
Assistance199,238
Roadside parking lamps103
– replacing bulbs234
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements80
Roller sun blinds114
Rollover protection system,
Convertible100
– resetting100
Roof load capacity249
Roof-mounted luggage
rack131
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away242
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route144,145
– bypassing sections145
– changing144,145
– changing criteria144
– displaying streets or towns/
cities145
– map view146
– selecting144
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions146Route map, refer to Map
view146
Route section, changing145
Route selection144
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires220
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires220
Run-flat tires220
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire93
– flat tire93
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– Inflation pressure208
– new tires220
– tire replacement220
– winter tires221
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires220
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– belt hand-over49
– damage49
– indicator/warning lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely42
Safety systems
– airbags98
– Antilock Brake System
ABS89
– brake system89
– driving stability control89
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
– rollover protection system,
Convertible100
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires220

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Mobility
Satellite radio160
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel160
– favorites162
– selecting channel161
– storing channel161
– timeshift162
– Traffic Jump163
Saving fuel126
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting241
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio160
Seat adjustment
– electric44
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seat heating47
Seats43
– adjusting electrically44
– adjusting the seats43
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo121,122
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour150
Selecting distance for active
cruise control70
Selecting new scale for
navigation147
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock58Selector lever positions60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance238
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance238
Service data in the remote
control227
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS227
Service Request201
Service requirements80
Service status
202
Settings
– changing on the Control
Display87
– clock, 12h/24h format83
– DVD168
– language87
Settings and information79
Settings for the map view147
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times110
Shifting62
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission57
Shift into a drive position, refer
to selector lever
positions60
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel62
Short commands for the voice
activation system251
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route144Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer166
– CD player166
Side airbags98
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag120
Ski bag for Convertible, refer
to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag121
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray117
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing195
– use184
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment115
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD228
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances118
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request
238
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control154
Sound output for
entertainment on/off154
Spare fuses237
Special destinations139
Special destinations,
displaying140
Speed
– Run-flat tires93
– with winter tires221

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Temperature display
– outside temperature75
– outside temperature
warning75
– setting the units80
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo130
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp235
Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag121
Through-loading system118
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times110
Tire inflation pressure208
– loss93,94
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor92
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
– resetting the system95
– system limitations94
– warning lamp95
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor93
Tire Quality Grading218Tires
– age218,220
– air loss95
– breaking in126
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels236
– condition219
– damage219
– inflation pressure208
– labels218
– minimum tread depth219
– new wheels and tires220
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor92
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
– puncture93
– replacing220
– size218
– storage221
– tread depth219
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth219
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires220
– winter tires221
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins148
Tone
– control154
– middle setting156
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit233
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop38
Top 50 of music
collection174
Torque, refer to Engine
data246
Tow bar242
Tow fitting241
– screw thread241Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away241
Towing241
– car with automatic
transmission241
– methods242
– with 7-gear Sports
automatic transmission with
double clutch242
Towing and tow-starting241
Town/city, for navigation135
Tow rope242
Tow-starting241,243
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Track
– selecting on CD165
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Traffic bulletins
– categories149
Traffic bulletins, filtering149
Traffic bulletins for
navigation148
– display in map view149
– during destination
guidance150
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
bulletins148
Transmission
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– idle position61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– manual transmission57
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic59
– reverse gear61