fuel BMW 328I SEDAN 2007 E90 Owner's Guide

Everything from A - Z
248 Brakes
– ABS87
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– breaking in122
– parking brake59
– service requirements77
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely123
Brake system122
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– breaking in122
– disc brakes123
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance229
Breaking in the clutch122
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential122
Break-in period122
Brightness of the Control
Display85
"Brightness"on the control
display85
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs222
Burned fuel
– refer to Average
consumption74
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button57
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
"Call"183,194
Call
– accepting181
– displaying accepted183
– ending182
– in absence183
– starting181Calling
– from phone book182
– from Top 8 list183
– redialing183
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders111
Capacities241
Capacity of the cargo bay239
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery227
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"74
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing125
Cargo bay114
– capacity239
– convenient access37
– folding up the floor
panel117
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps100
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– partition net115
– roll-up cover114
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate32
Cargo bay net, refer to
Partition net115
Cargo loading
– securing cargo125
– stowing cargo125
– vehicle124
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochureCaring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points227
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– refer to Mobile phone176
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio160
Car wash124
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with convenient access38
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system122
"Categories" for satellite
radio164
CBS Condition Based
Service219
"CD"156,166
CD changer166
– compressed audio files166
– controls156
– fast forward/reverse170
– installation location170
– playing a track168
– random order169
– repeating a track169
– selecting a CD166
– selecting a track167
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157

Everything from A - Z
250 Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps100
Cross-hairs in navigation136
Cruise control64
– active66
– malfunction65
Cruising range74
Cup holders111
Curb weight, refer to
Weights239
Current fuel consumption,
refer to Energy Control73
"Current position"150
Current position
– displaying150
– entering139
– storing139
"Customer
Relations"184,193
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting100
Data, technical236
– dimensions237
– engine236
– weights239
"Date"82
Date
– setting81
– setting format82
"Date format"82
"Daytime running lamps"98
Daytime running lamps98
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control87
DCC, refer to Cruise
control64
"Deactivated"49
Deactivating front passenger
airbags95
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock31
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof40
– panorama glass roof42
Defogging windows104
Defrost, windows104
Defrosting windows104
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate
control104
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows104
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows104
"Delete address book" in
navigation140
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone184
"Delete data" in
navigation140
"Delete" for mobile
phone183
Destination address
– deleting140
– entering131,134
Destination for navigation
– entry131
– navigation list138
– selecting from address
book139
– selecting using
information137
– storing139Destination guidance143
– canceling voice
instructions52
– changing specified
route141
– displaying route144
– displaying routes144
– distance and arrival143
– starting143
– terminating/continuing143
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice
instructions147
Destination list for navigation
system138
Destinations recently driven
to138
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic jam150
Detour during navigation150
"Detour" in navigation150
"Dial" for mobile phone181
"Dial number"182
Digital clock72
Digital compass108
Dimensions237
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals61
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book138
Displacement, refer to Engine
data236
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting100
"Display off"21
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant217
– remote control battery38
– vehicle battery227

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control66
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements77
"Distance to dest."75
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control86
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Door lock31
"Door locks"29,31,32,78
Doors, emergency
operation31
DOT Quality Grades210
Draft-free ventilation104
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders111
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC87
Drive-off assistant89
Driving around a traffic
jam150
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams97
Driving notes122
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant89
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route144
Driving stability control
systems87
Driving through water123
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function104
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control87
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control88
– indicator/warning lamp88
DVD for navigation130
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC87"Dynamic route" in
navigation142
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp88
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp88
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution87
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player156
Electric
– seat adjustment45
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
Electric seat adjustment45
Electric steering wheel
lock57
– with convenient access37
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV87
Electronic oil level check215
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock61
Emergency call229
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release200
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass sunroof40
– panorama glass roof42
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside34
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance229
Emissions test, refer to
Service requirements77
"Enable services"196
"End call"182
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control73
Energy Control73
Engine
– breaking in122
– data236
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature73
– speed236
– starting58
– starting, convenient
access36
– switching off58
Engine compartment215
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant217
Engine oil
– adding217
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– capacity
241
– checking level215
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements77
"Engine oil level"216
Engine output, refer to Engine
data236
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data236
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine58
"Enter address"132
Entering a destination
country132
Entering a house number or
intersection133
Entering a street133
Entering destination132
Entering the address134

Everything from A - Z
252 Entering the intersection133
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps100
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control73
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control158
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control158
Error messages, refer to
Check Control82
"ESN"164
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
Event data recorders220
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Expanding the cargo bay115
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio
device111,173
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away231
– for tying down loads125
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
Failure of an electrical
consumer227
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch229
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires212
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– indicating a flat tire91
– indicator/warning lamp91
– initializing the system90
– malfunction91
– snow chains90,213
– system limits90
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition211
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir64
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash50
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps100
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive88
Front airbags95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
Fuel201
– average consumption74
– display73
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to
Energy Control73
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuses227
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control107
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level215
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support46
Luggage compartment lid32
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– emergency release34
– locking or unlocking
separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack126
Lumbar support46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires213
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system219
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– tires91
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control82
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
"Manual" on the radio161
Manual operation
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Manual transmission59Map
– changing scale145
– destination entry136
"Map direction of travel"145
"Map facing north"145
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Maximum cooling103
Maximum speed
– with winter tires213
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions237
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus
– Control Display17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– for automatic climate
control105
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System219
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice input14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
"Missed calls"182
Missed calls183Mobile phone
– accepted calls183
– adjusting volume180
– calling181
– ending call182
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– missed calls183
– operation via iDrive181
– redialing183
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– Top 8183
– touch tone dialing184
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest110
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone in the
vehicle122
Mobile phones, use inside the
car, refer to Mobile phone in
the vehicle122
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
"Monitor on / off"52
Most recent mobile phone
numbers183
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files166
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music tracks, refer to
Tracks167
"Mute on / off"52

Everything from A - Z
256
N
"Navigation"131
Navigation address
– home address140
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off146
Navigation destination
– manual entry131,134
– selecting via language134
– selecting via map136
Navigation drive, location130
Navigation DVD130
Navigation system130
– address book138
– changing a route147
– destination entry131
– destination guidance in
assistance window130
– destination list138
– displaying current
position150
– entering a destination
manually131,134
– last destinations138
– navigation DVD130
– opening131
– route display144
– route list146
– searching for a special
destination137
– selecting destination using
information137
– selecting destination via
map136
– selecting route criteria141
– starting destination
guidance143
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance143
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance143
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment147
"Navigation voice
instructions" via buttons on
the steering wheel52Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments111
"New address" in
navigation139
"New data request" for BMW
Assist193
"New destination"131,136
"New route"147
New tires212
"Next entertainment
source"52
North-facing map145
Nozzles101
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data236
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope232
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis220
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Odometer72
Oil, refer to Engine oil215
Oil consumption215
Oil level215
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal227
"On a new destination" in
navigation137
"Onboard info"75
Onboard tool kit221
"On destination"137
"On location"137
Opening and closing
– convenient access36
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock31
– via the remote control29Operation by voice for mobile
phone185
– adjusting volume187
– canceling186
– correcting phone
number187
– dialing phone number187
– placing a call187
– redialing188
– voice commands185
– voice phone book187
"Options"194
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation104
Output, refer to Engine
data236
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control103
Outside-temperature
display72
– changing units of
measure77
– in computer77
Outside temperature
warning72
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature73
Overriding selector lever
lock61
P
Panorama glass roof41
– closing after electrical
malfunction42
– comfort position41
– convenient operation30
– initializing42
– opening, closing41
– pinch protection system42
– power failure42
– raising41
– remote control30
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control86
"Parked car operation"105

Everything from A - Z
258 Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs225
Rear ventilation105
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors50
Rear window
– cleaning63
– opening35
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds110
Rear window defroster104
Rear window safety switch39
Rear window wiper63
– changing rear wiper
blade222
"Received calls"182
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight110
Recirculated-air mode103
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode103
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest45
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch84
"Redial" on the mobile
phone182
Refueling200
Releasing
– hood214
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range74
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener107
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,38
– removing from the ignition
lock57
– service data219
– tailgate30
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode169
"Repeat" for audio mode169
"Repeat track" for audio
mode169Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs222
Replacing tires212
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires212
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge73
"Reset"90,92
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings159
"Reset" for stopwatch85
"Reset" for tone settings159
Residual heat104
Restraint systems
– for children53
– refer to Safety belts49
Reverse
– CD changer170
– CD player170
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Road map145
"Roadside Assistance"191
Roadside
Assistance191,229
Roadside parking lamps99
– replacing bulbs223
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements77
Roller blind
– sun blinds110
Roof load capacity239
Roof-mounted luggage
rack126
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away232
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16Route141
– changing147
– display144
– displaying arrow view144
– displaying maps145
– displaying streets and
towns/cities146
– displaying town146
– list146
– selecting141
– selecting criteria141
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires212
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires212
Run-Flat Tires212
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire91
– flat tire91
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– new tires212
– replacing212
– tire inflation pressure202
– winter tires213
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– damage50
– indicator/warning lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely44
Safety belts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Voice phone book187
Volume156
– audio sources156
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities241
– mobile phone180
– speed-dependent
control157
– voice instructions147
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control82
Warning triangle230
Washer fluid63
– content of the reservoir64
Washer fluid reservoir64
Washing the car, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray112
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water123
Waveband with the radio160
"WB"156
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth211
Weights239
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires212
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions237
Wheels, new212
Wheels and tires202
Width, refer to
Dimensions237
Windows38
– convenience operation30
– opening, closing38
– operation with convenient
access37
– pinch protection system39
– rear window35
– safety switch39Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning63
– defrosting and removing
condensation104
Windshield wash62
– filling capacity, reservoir241
– nozzles63
– rear window63
– reservoir for washer fluid64
– washer fluid64
Windshield wiper blades,
changing221
Windshield wipers, blades,
care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system62
Winter tires213
– setting speed limit84
– storage213
Wiper blade replacement221
Wiper system62
"With highways" in
navigation141
Wooden trim, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Word-matching principle for
navigation142
Work in the engine
compartment214
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit221
X
xDrive88
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs222
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile28

Refueling
So that you always have access to the data you
need when refueling, you are recommended to
enter the relevant figures for your car in the
table provided below. Consult the index for indi-
vidual specifications.Fuel
Engine oil
Do not add engine oil until the corresponding
warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up,
refer to page217.
Tire inflation pressures
Quality
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Preferred oil specifications
Summer tires
FrontRearWinter tires
FrontRear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage