window BMW 323I 2011 E90 Owner's Guide

Mobility
233Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW Care Products have been
material tested, laboratory checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page255.
>If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page48.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the
danger of damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
>Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
>Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window
wiper and protect it against damage. If nec-
essary, ask the operator of the car wash
about protective measures you should take.
>Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Move the selector lever to position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.

Care
234
Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer.<
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the sensors and cam-
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintentional activation of the
wipers.<
Observe local regulations pertaining to
washing vehicles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with copious
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz.<
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes to value retention and
protects the paintwork against the long-term
effects of damaging substances.
Region-specific environmental influences can
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is
important to adapt the frequency and scope of
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove aggressive materials such
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or
bird droppings to prevent damage to the paint-
work.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar
damage, such as that caused by stones
hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent
rusting.<
BMW recommends having paintwork damage
repaired by a professional paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using
original BMW paint materials.
Preservation
A preservation treatment is necessary when
water no longer beads off the clean paintwork
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic
waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or rubber care products.
Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals; otherwise, noise
and damage could occur.<
Chrome parts
Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames with
copious quantities of water and a shampoo
additive, especially when roads are treated with
deicing salt. For additional treatment, use
a chrome polish.

Technical data
258
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 area capacity cu ft/liters 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: page203
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: page62
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0

Everything from A to Z
268 Care233
– automatic car washes233
– care products233
– carpets235
– CD/DVD drives236
– chrome parts234
– displays236
– exterior233
– fine wood parts235
– headlamps234
– high-pressure washer234
– interior235
– leather235
– light-alloy wheels235
– paintwork234
– plastic parts235
– rubber seals234
– safety belts235
– sensors and cameras235
– upholstery and cloth
trim235
– washing the car
manually234
– windows234
Cargo, securing126
Cargo area115
– capacity257
– Comfort Access35
– folding up the floor
panel117
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps101
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– partition net116
– roller cover115
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk
lid/tailgate31
Cargo area net, refer to
Partition net116
Cargo loading125
– securing cargo126
– stowing cargo126
– vehicle125
Car jack
– jacking points244
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest111
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to
Telephone180
Car radio, refer to Radio153
Car shampoo235
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system123
CD, audio playback162
CD changer161,166
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse163
– filling or emptying the
magazine166
– random play sequence162
– selecting a track162
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150
CD player161
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse163
– random play sequence162
– selecting a track162
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150
Center armrest111
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb243
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function32
– setting unlocking
characteristics28
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs238Changing the language on the
Control Display83
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display76
Changing wheels244
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment226
Check Control80
Check Gas Cap202
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH52
Child restraint systems51
Child safety locks54
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely51
Chrome parts235
Chrome polish235
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter113
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid62
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care233
Climate control
– automatic air
distribution103
Clock71
– 12h/24h mode79
– setting the time and date79
– setting time79
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks112
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Comfort Access34
– replacing the battery36
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass109

Reference 269
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Computer73
– displays on Control
Display74
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service196
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked125
Condition Based Service
CBS231
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections141
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances113
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption73
Consumption display
– Energy Control72
Contacts
– creating193
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– windows28
Coolant230
– checking level230
Coolant temperature72
Cooling, maximum103
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant230
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant230
Copyright2Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs239
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control98
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control98
Correct tires223
Country codes DVD163
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps101
Criteria for route140
Cross-hairs in navigation136
Cruise control62
– active64
– malfunction64
Cruise control, refer to Active
cruise control64
Cruising range73
Cupholders112
Curb weight, refer to
Weights257
Current fuel consumption,
refer to Energy Control72
Current playback
– external devices176
– of music collection170
Customer Relations198
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting101
Data, technical254
– capacities258
– dimensions255
– engine254
– weights257
Data memory232
Data transfer199
Date
– date format80
– setting80
Daytime running lights98
– replacing bulbs238DBC Dynamic Brake
Control85
Deactivating front passenger
airbags95
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
Destination, entering by town/
city name131
Destination address
– entering131,137
Destination entry via BMW
Assist136
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice137
– entering via map136
– entry131
– home address134
– manual entry131
Destination guidance140
– bypassing a route
section141
– changing specified
route140
– continuing140
– starting140
– voice instructions142
– volume of voice
instructions142
Diesel exhaust fluid205
Diesel fuel204
Diesel particulate filter124
Digital clock71
Digital compass109
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio154
Dimensions255
Dipstick, engine oil227
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals60
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions142
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book133

Everything from A to Z
272 Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,29
– initializing38
– opening, closing38
– pinch protection system38
– power failure38
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment110
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system130
Grills102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights257
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs239
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control87
HD Radio154
Head airbags94
Headlamp control,
automatic97
Headlamp cover239
Headlamp flasher60
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs239
Head restraints44
– rear, removing45
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors48
– rear window104
– seats46
– steering wheel50
Heating
– mirrors48
– rear window104
– seats46
– steering wheel50Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate102
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo126
Height, refer to
Dimensions255
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel50
High-beam assistant99
High beams99
– headlamp flasher99
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs239
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant99
High-pressure
washer233,234
High water, refer to Driving
through water124
Highways, refer to Route
criteria140
Hill Descent Control HDC87
Hills124
Holders for cups112
Homepage BMW4
Hood225
Hooks for shopping
bags116,117
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately32
Hot exhaust system123
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control85
Hydroplaning124
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio154
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Identification marks
– run-flat tires223
– tire coding221iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– changing date and time79
– changing language83
– changing settings83
– changing units of measure
and display format76
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure208
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM89
Initializing
– after power failure245
– compass, refer to
Calibrating110
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM88
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
– radio, refer to Station,
storing154
– refer to Setting the time and
date79
Installation location
– telephone111

Reference 275
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments112
New tires223
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS231
North-facing map142
Nozzles102
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data254
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope250
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis232
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications203
Odometer71
Oil, refer to Engine oil227
Oil consumption227
Oil level227
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal244
Onboard vehicle tool kit237
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation140
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation105
Output, refer to Engine
data254
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control104
Outside temperature
display71
– changing unit of measure76
– in computer76Outside temperature
warning71
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature72
Overriding selector lever
lock60
Overview
– radio control150
P
Paintwork care234
Panorama glass roof39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– comfort position40
– convenient operation28
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control28
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control84
Park Distance Control PDC84
Parked car ventilation106
– preselecting switch-on
times106
– switching on and off
directly106
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC84
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps97
– replacing bulbs238,240
Parking lamps/low beams97
Particulate filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter124
Partition net116
Passenger side mirror tilt
function49
Pathway lighting98
Personal Profile26
Phone book184Phone numbers
– dialing185
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– panorama glass roof40
– windows37
Playing music169
Polish235
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control105
Power failure245
Power windows36
– safety switch37
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Preheating, refer to Diesel
engine56
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires88
– Flat Tire Monitor88
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM89
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– panorama glass roof40
– windows37
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch247
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor88
R
Radio
– controls150
– HD Radio154
– satellite radio156
– selecting waveband153
– storing stations154
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150

Everything from A to Z
276 Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor61
Random sequence
– external devices176
– music collection171
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester
RME204
Reading lamps101
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps241
Rear seat backrest,
folding115
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints45
– folding115
– folding down
backrests114,115
– folding head restraint down
and up45
Rear ventilation105
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors48
Rear window
– cleaning62
– opening33
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds110
Rear window defroster104
Rear window safety switch37
Rear window wiper62
– changing rear wiper
blade237
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality154
– radio station154
Recirculated-air mode104
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode104Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest43
Refueling202
Releasing
– hood225
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range73
Remote control26
– battery renewal36
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener107
– malfunction29,36
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data231
– tailgate28
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses245
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs238
Replacing tires223
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires223
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings152
Restraint systems
– for children51
– refer to Safety belts47
Reverse
– CD changer163
– CD player163
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
RME, refer to Rapeseed-oil
methyl ester204
Road map142
Roadside
Assistance196,246
Roadside parking lamps99
– replacing bulbs238,240Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements76
Roller blind
– sun blinds110
Roof load capacity257
Roof-mounted luggage
rack127
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away250
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route140,141
– bypassing sections141
– changing140,141
– changing criteria140
– displaying streets or towns/
cities141
– map view142
– selecting140
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions142
Route map, refer to Map
view142
Route section, changing141
Route selection140
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires223
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires223
Run-flat tires223
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire89
– flat tire89
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– Inflation pressure208
– new tires223
– tire replacement223
– winter tires224
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires223

Reference 277
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment47
Safety belts47
– damage48
– indicator/warning lamp47
– reminder47
– sitting safely42
Safety systems
– airbags94
– Antilock Brake System
ABS85
– brake system85
– driving stability control85
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC85
– safety belts47
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires223
Satellite radio156
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel156
– favorites159
– selecting channel157
– storing channel157
– timeshift158
– Traffic Jump160
Saving fuel122
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting249
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio156
Seat adjustment
– electric43
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory46
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder47
Seat heating46Seats43
– adjusting electrically43
– adjusting the seats43
– heating46
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory46
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory46
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo118
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour146
Selecting distance for active
cruise control66
Selecting new scale for
navigation143
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock58
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance246
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance246
Service data in the remote
control231
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS231
Service Request198
Service requirements76
Service status199
Settings
– Changing on the Control
Display83
– clock, 12h/24h format79
– DVD164
– language83
Settings and information75
Settings for the map view143Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times106
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission57
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions58
Short commands for the voice
activation system259
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route140
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Side airbags94
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds110
Side windows, refer to
Windows36
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag118
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass
roof39
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray
113
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing192
– use180
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment111
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD232
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances113

Everything from A to Z
280 Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access35
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking
separately32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions255
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals60
– replacing bulbs241
– triple turn signal60
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading126
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR221
Units
– average fuel
consumption76
Units of measure
– temperature76
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control107
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– setting unlocking
characteristics28
– tailgate35
– trunk lid35
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data130
USB audio interface174
V
VCD163
Vehicle
– battery244
– breaking in122
– cargo loading125
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment226
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions255
– parking56
– weight257
Vehicle jack244
Vehicle storage236
Ventilation105
– draft-free105
– in the rear105
Ventilation, refer to
Climate102
Ventilation while at a
standstill106
Vents, refer to Ventilation105
Video menu164
Video playback163
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions142
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands259
– telephone189
Voice instructions from
navigation system142
– repeating142
– switching on/off142
– volume142
Voice phone book190
Volume150
– audio sources150
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities258
– mobile phone183
– voice instructions142
Volume balance, tone
setting152
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control80
Warning triangle247
Washer fluid62
– content of the reservoir62
Washer fluid reservoir62
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray112
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water124
Water penetration233,234
Waveband with the radio153
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth222
Weights257
Welcome lamps97
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires223
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions255
Wheels, new223
Wheels and tires208
Width, refer to
Dimensions255
Windows36
– convenient operation28
– opening, closing36
– pinch protection system37
– rear window33
– safety switch37
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning61
Windshield wash61
– filling capacity, reservoir258
– nozzles62
– rear window62
– reservoir for washer fluid62
– washer fluid62
Windshield wiper blades,
changing237