tow BMW 328D 2014 Owner's Guide

If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer
to page 102.
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is in the onboard
vehicle tool kit located in a storage compart‐
ment on the right side in the cargo area. Open
the cover.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
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▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
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.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 216. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 61, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 220MobilityBreakdown assistance220
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 72
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 146
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 119
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 113
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 199
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 142, 145
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 142, 145
Air distribution, manual 142, 146
Air flow, air conditioner 142
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air pressure, tires 185
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 146
Alarm system 41
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 194
All-wheel-drive 115
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 149
Alternative oil types 200
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 114
Approved axle load 228
Approved engine oils 200
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 152
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Assistance when driving off 118
Assist system information, on Control Display 87
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 141
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 144
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 145
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 69 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 144
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 142
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start/Stop function 63
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 228
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 216
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 33
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 158
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Advanced Diesel 181
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 202
Bonus range, ECO PRO 170
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
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Engine oil types, alterna‐tive 200
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 200
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 216
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Engine stop 62
Engine temperature 78
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 148
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 114
Exchanging wheels/tires 193
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 216
External temperature dis‐ play 79
External temperature warn‐ ing 79
Eyes for securing cargo 166
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 142, 146
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 76
Filler neck for engine oil 199
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 216
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 219
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 163
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 142
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 154
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 68
Foot brake 163
Front airbags 94
Front fog lamps 92
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 209
Front lamps 205
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 180
Fuel cap 178
Fuel consumption, current 80
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 178
Fuel gauge 78
Fuel quality 180
Fuel recommendation 180
Fuel, tank capacity 231
Fuse 213
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 148
Gasoline 180
Gear change, automatic transmission 70
Gear shift indicator 81 General driving notes 162
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 156
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 228
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 149
Hazard warning flashers 215
Head airbags 94
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlamp flasher 66
Headlamp glass 205
Headlamps 205
Headlamps, care 222
Headlamp washer system 66
Headliner 15
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 52
Head-up Display 87
Head-up Display, care 224
Heavy cargo, stowing 166
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 66
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 118
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 158
Homepage 6
Hood 197
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 163
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Maintenance system,BMW 202
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribu‐ tion 142, 146
Manual air flow 142, 146
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 71
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 131
Manual operation, Side View 133
Manual operation, Top View 135
Manual transmission 69
Marking on approved tires 194
Marking, run-flat tires 195
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 81
Maximum speed, winter tires 194
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 216
Memory, seat, mirror 53
Menu, EfficientDynamics 171
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 143, 146
Minimum tread, tires 193 Mirror 54
Mirror memory 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 163
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 223
New wheels and tires 193
No Passing Information 81
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 202
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 180
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 198
Oil, adding 199
Oil additives 199 Oil change 200
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
Oil filler neck 199
Oil types, alternative 200
Oil types, approved 200
Old batteries, disposal 213
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, without remote control 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 35
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 145
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 136
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 147
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 164
Parking aid, refer to PDC 128
Parking assistant 136
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Particulate filter 163
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol 128
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 108
Personal Profile 33
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 34
Personal Profile, importing profiles 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 213
Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 185
Pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sunroof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R Radiator fluid 201
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 62
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 67
Rear socket 153
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 210
Rearview camera 130 Rearview mirror 54
Rear window de‐ froster 142, 146
Recirculated-air filter 146
Recirculated-air mode 142, 145
Recommended fuel grade 180
Recommended tire brands 194
Refueling 178
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, univer‐ sal 148
Replacement fuse 213
Replacing parts 204
Replacing wheels/tires 193
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 122
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 166
Retreaded tires 194
Roadside parking lamps 90
Roller sunblinds 44
RON recommended fuel grade 180
Roof load capacity 228
Roof-mounted luggage rack 167
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 195
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 195 S
Safe braking 163
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 51
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 223
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 204
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 220
Seat and mirror memory 53
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 57
Seats 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever, automatic transmission 70
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 202
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 41
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 86
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Shifting, automatic transmis‐sion 69
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 69
Shift paddles on steering wheel 71
Side airbags 94
Side View 133
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 41
Sitting safely 47
Size 228
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Smallest turning circle 228
Snow chains 195
Socket 152
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 202
Soot particulate filter 163
SOS button 215
Spare fuse 213
Specified engine oil types 200
Speed, average 84
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 81
Speed Limit Information 81
Speed warning 85
Split screen 22
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 116
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 71
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 85
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 71
Sport steering, variable 116
Stability control systems 114
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 63
Start/Stop button 61 Start function during malfunc‐
tion 33
Starting the engine 62
Status control display, tires 97
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steering wheel heating 56
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 69
Stopping the engine 62
Storage compartment in the rear 158
Storage compartments 156
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 156
Storage, tires 195
Storing the vehicle 224
Summer tires, tread 193
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 77
Surround View 130
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 116
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 147
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 21
T Tachometer 78
Tail lamp 210
Tail lamps 210, 212
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 228
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 142, 144
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 79 Temperature, engine oil 78
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 119
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 77
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thigh support 49
Through-loading system 154
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 193
Tire identification marks 191
Tire inflation pressure 185
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Tires, changing 193
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 185
Tires, run-flat tires 195
Tire tread 193
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 204
Top View 134
Total vehicle weight 228
Touchpad 19
Tow fitting 219
Towing 218
Tow-starting 218
Tow truck 218
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 115
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 115
Transmission, automatic 69
Transmission, manual 69
Transporting children safely 57
Tread, tires 193
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Triple turn signal activa‐tion 66
Trip odometer 79
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 218
Trunk lid closing 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid opening 38
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 36
Turning circle 228
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 132
Turn signals, operation 65
U Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 87
Universal remote control 148
Unlock button, automatic transmission 70
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 35
Unlocking, settings 41
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 223
USB interface 153
V Variable sport steering 116
Vehicle battery 212
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 212
Vehicle, breaking in 162
Vehicle care 222
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐ber in the engine compart‐
ment 196
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 222
Vehicle storage 224
Vehicle wash 221
Ventilation 146
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 147
Voice activation system 24
W Warning indicators 76
Warning lamps 76
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 76
Warning triangle 216
Washer fluid 68
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 68
Washer system 66
Washing, vehicle 221
Water on roads 163
Weights 228
Welcome lamps 89
Wheel base, vehicle 228
Wheel cleaner 223
Wheels, changing 193
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 185
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Width, vehicle 228
Window defroster, rear 142, 146
Windows, powered 43
Windshield washer fluid 68
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 68
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 66
Windshield wiper 66 Windshield wipers, fold-out
position 68
Winter diesel 181
Winter storage, care 224
Winter tires, suitable tires 194
Winter tires, tread 193
Wiper blades, replacing 204
Wiper fluid 68
Wiper system 66
Wood, care 223
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
X
xDrive 115
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 208 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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