automatic transmission BMW 328I 2013 Owner's Manual

If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
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 loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
Tow truck
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.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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 steer‐
ing.▷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
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.
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 214.
If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con‐
verter, only tow-start while the engine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 59, 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, immediately press
on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warn‐
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CareVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 in‐
ches/80 cm from the glass sunroof is maintained
at all times. Holding them too close or using ex‐
cessively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 65,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Release the parking brake.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Shift to neutral.4.Switch the engine off.5.Switch on the ignition.Seite 219CareMobility219
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Automatic transmission:1.Release the parking brake, refer to page 63.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
trol message is displayed.
Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N.
A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Completely remove all residues on the windows,
to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and
to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect
the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency
and extent of your car care to these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm2Vehicle length: 182.1 inches/4,627 mmSmallest turning circle
Dia.: 37 ft/11.3 m
Dia. with xDrive: 38 ft/11.7 m
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values following
the slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans‐
mission.
320iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
4,300/4,360
1,950/1,978
Loadlbs/kg900/408Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,005/909Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,460/1,116Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Trunk capacitycu ft/l16.9/480Seite 227Technical dataReference227
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 110
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 105
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 115
Active Protection 107
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 107
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 220
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 138, 141
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 138, 140
Air distribution, manual 138, 141
Air flow, air conditioner 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 141
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 142
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
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 192
All-wheel-drive 111
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 145
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 110
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 110
Approved axle load 227
Approved engine oils 197
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 148
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 214
Assistance when driving off 114
Assist system information, on Control Display 85
Attentiveness assistant 107
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 219
Automatic climate con‐ trol 137
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 139
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 94
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 140
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 138
AUTO program, intensity 140
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 227
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 125
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 210
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 210
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Blinds, sun protection 43
BMW Advanced Diesel 175
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 200
Bonus range, ECO PRO 166
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Inflation pressure, tires 178
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Instrument cluster 70
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 72
Instrument lighting 90
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 144
Intensity, AUTO program 140
Interior equipment 144
Interior lamps 91
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror 53
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 53
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 146
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 77
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 210
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 210
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Jump-starting 214
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 38 Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Knee airbag 92
L
Lamp replacement 202
Lamp replacement, front 203
Lamp replacement, rear 208
Lamps 87
Lamps and bulbs 202
Lane departure warning 104
Lane margin, warning 104
Language on Control Dis‐ play 85
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 162
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 220
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 203
Length, vehicle 227
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
Light-alloy wheels, care 221
Light control 89
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 203
Lighter 148
Lighting 87
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 87
Load 161
Loading 161
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33 Lock, power window 42
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 58
Low beams 87
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
Lower back support 47
Low-Sulfur Diesel 174
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 47
M
Maintenance 200
Maintenance require‐ ments 200
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 77
Maintenance system, BMW 200
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 73
Manual air distribu‐ tion 138, 141
Manual air flow 138, 141
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 126
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 53
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, Side View 130
Manual operation, Top View 129
Manual transmission 67
Marking on approved tires 191
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R
Radiator fluid 199
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 65
Rear lamps 208
Rear socket 149
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 138, 141
Recirculated-air filter 142
Recirculated-air mode 138, 141
Recommended tire brands 191
Refueling 172
Remaining range 77
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, universal 144
Replacement fuse 211
Replacing parts 202
Replacing wheels/tires 191
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 77
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 192
Roadside parking lamps 88
Roller sunblinds 43
RON gasoline quality 174
Roof load capacity 227
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217 RSC Run Flat System Compo‐
nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 192
Rubber components, care 221
Run-flat tires 192
S
Safe braking 159
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 221
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 107
Safety switch, windows 42
Safety systems, airbags 92
Saving fuel 164
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 202
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 218
Seat and mirror memory 51
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 48
Seat heating, rear 48
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 45
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, automatic transmission 68
Sensors, care 222
Service and warranty 7
Service history 78
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 200
Service requirements, dis‐ play 77 Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 214
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 84
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Side airbags 92
Side View 130
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 226
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 227
Snow chains 193
Socket 148
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 201
Soot particulate filter 159
SOS button 213
Spare fuse 211
Specified engine oil types 197
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 82
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 112
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 84
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Sport program, transmis‐sion 68
Sport steering, variable 112
Stability control systems 110
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 60
Status display, tires 95
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel heating 54
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartment in the rear 154
Storage compartments 152
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 152
Storage, tires 192
Storing the vehicle 222
Summer tires, tread 190
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 75
Surround View 125
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 112
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 143
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 76
Tailgate 37
Tailgate opening with no- touch activation 39
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 208
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7 Technical data 226
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 138, 140
Temperature display, external temperature 76
Temperature, engine oil 76
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 115
Terminal, jump-starting 215
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thigh support 47
Through-loading system 150
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 190
Tire identification marks 189
Tire inflation pressure 178
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 98
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Tires, changing 191
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 178
Tires, run-flat tires 192
Tire tread 190
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 202
Top View 128
Total vehicle weight 227
Tow fitting 217
Towing 216
Tow-starting 216
Tow truck 216
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 95 Traction control 111
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Transmission, automatic 67
Transmission, manual 67
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 190
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 76
Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 216
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 37
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 227
Turning circle lines, backup camera 127
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 208
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 144
Unlock button, automatic transmission 68
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 221
USB interface 149 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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