weight BMW 3 SERIES 2009 User Guide

Wheels and tires
198
with Sports package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 V
32/220 36/250 32/220 38/260 38/260 45/310
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 38/260 32/220 38/260 38/260 45/310
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 39/270 33/230 41/280 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 39/270 - 46/320
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 39/270 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 39/270 - 46/320
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
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Mobility
199Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328xi
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 36/250 - 42/290
with Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/45 R 17 91 W 32/220 36/250 35/240 39/270 38/260 45/310
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 35/240 41/280 41/280 48/330
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 36/250 - 42/290
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 38/260 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 39/270 - 45/310
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 39/270 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
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Wheels and tires
200
Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 W 32/220 39/270 32/220 38/260 36/250 44/300
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 32/220 38/260 38/260 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 38/260 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 33/230 - 32/220 - 33/230 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 38/260 - 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 39/270 - 45/310
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 W 32/220 39/270 33/230 39/270 39/270 46/320
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 36/250 44/300 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 36/250 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 41/280 - 48/330
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 33/230 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 38/260 - 36/250 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 41/280 - 48/330
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
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Mobility
201Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335xi
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 38/260 33/230 36/250 36/250 42/290
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 39/270 33/230 36/250 38/260 44/300
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W - 33/230 - 33/230 - 36/250
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 36/250 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 36/250 - 42/290
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 39/270 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 42/290 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 38/260 - 44/300
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 33/230 38/260 33/230 36/250 36/250 42/290
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 39/270 38/260 42/290 42/290 48/330
225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 38/260 36/250 39/270 39/270 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 - 36/250 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W - 33/230 - 36/250 - 42/290
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 39/270 - 44/300 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 39/270 - 46/320
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 36/250 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 39/270 - 36/250 - 42/290
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 42/290 - 39/270 - 45/310 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 41/280 - 46/320
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
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Wheels and tires
202
Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335d
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 41/280 33/230 39/270 39/270 46/320
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 33/230 39/270 39/270 46/320
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 36/250 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 38/260 - 45/310
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 36/250 - 41/280
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 41/280 - 36/250 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 46/320 - 41/280 - 46/320
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 41/280 35/240 42/290 41/280 48/330
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 39/270 45/310 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 35/240 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 39/270 - 45/310
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 42/290 - 49/340
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 39/270 - 45/310
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 41/280 - 39/270 - 44/300 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 46/320 - 42/290 - 49/340
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
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Wheels and tires
204
with Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 W
32/220 39/270 32/220 39/270 39/270 46/320
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 41/280 35/240 42/290 42/290 49/340
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 38/260 45/310 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 35/240 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 39/270 - 46/320
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 36/250 - 44/300 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 44/300 - 44/300 - 51/350
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 32/220 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 44/300 - 39/270 - 46/320
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 41/280 - 36/250 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 48/330 - 44/300 - 49/340
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
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Wheels and tires
206
with Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 W
32/220 39/270 32/220 39/270 38/260 45/310
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 41/280 33/230 41/280 41/280 48/330
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 36/250 44/300 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 33/230 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 39/270 - 45/310
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 36/250 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 42/290 - 42/290 - 49/340
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 42/290 - 39/270 - 45/310
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 46/320 - 42/290 - 49/340
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
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Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Weights
Sedan
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
323i
(Canada)328i328i
xDrive
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,365/1,980 4,420/2,005 4,663/2,115
> with automatic transmission lb s/kg 4,431/2,010 4,486/2,035 4,707/2,135
Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460
Approved front axle load lb s/kg 2,105/955 2,127/965 2,304/1,045
Approved rear axle load lbs/ kg 2,425/1,100 2,469/1,120 2,513/1,140
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460
335i335i
xDrive335d
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,652/2,110 4,872/2,210 -
> with automatic transmission lb s/kg 4,663/2,115 4,883/2,215 4,883/2,215
Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460
Approved front axle load lb s/kg 2,238/1,015 2,436/1,105 2,381/1,080
Approved rear axle load lbs/ kg 2,546/1,155 2,546/1,155 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 15.9/450 15.9/450
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Technical data
242
Sports Wagon
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
328i328i
xDrive
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 1,058/480 1,058/480
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 16.2-48.9/460-1,385 16.2-48.9/460-1,385
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page 191
including reserve of
> Gasoline engine US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
> Diesel engine US gal/liters approx. 1.7/6.5
Window washer system For more details: page59
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0
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Everything from A - Z
250
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake System 81
ACC, refer to Active cruise control 61
Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 230
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control 97
Active cruise control 61
– indicator lamps 64
– malfunction 65
– selecting distance 63
– sensor 64
Active steering 87
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display 87
Adaptive Head Light 91
Additives
– coolant 215
Address, entering 123,129
Address for navigation
– entering 123,129
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 95
Adjusting the thigh support 42
Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to
Tone control 142
Airbags 88
– indicator/warning lamp 89
– sitting safely 41
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control 95
– ventilation 97 Air distribution
– automatic
95
Air flow rate 95
Airing, refer to Ventilation 97
Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 195
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated-air mode 96
Air supply
– automatic climate control 95
– ventilation 97
Air vents 94
AKI, refer to Fuel specifications 191
Alarm system 33
– avoiding unintentional alarms 34
– interior motion sensor 33
– switching off an alarm 33
– tilt alarm sensor 33
Albums of music
collection 159
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 210
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 82
AM, waveband 145
Ambient

air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode 96
Antenna for mobile phone 168
Antifreeze
– coolant 215
– washer fluid 59
Antilock Brake System ABS 81
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 33
Anti-theft system 27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 241
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 241Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 103
Arrival time, refer to
Computer 69
Ashtray
– front 104
– rear 105
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control
systems 81
AUC Automatic recirculated- air control 96
Audio 142
– controls 142
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
Audio device, external 103
Automatic
– air distribution 95
– air flow rate 95
– cruise control 59,61
– headlamp control 90
Automatic car washes 218
Automatic climate control 94
– automatic air distribution 95
Automatic curb monitor 47
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC 96
Automatic Service
Request 185
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 55
– interlock 55,56
– overriding selector lever lock 57
– shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 56
– sport program 56
– towing 232
– tow-starting 232
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 95
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