technical data BMW 328I SEDAN 2012 Owners Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 314.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive23Voice activation system26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing45Adjusting55Transporting children safely59Driving70Displays86Lamps91Safety104Driving stability control systems109Driving comfort134Climate control141Interior equipment148Storage compartments
Driving tips
156Things to remember when driving159Loading162Saving fuel
Navigation
168Navigation system
Entertainment
188Tone190Radio198CD/multimediaCommunication220Business mobile phone preparation
package228Professional mobile phone preparation
package238Office247Contacts250ConnectedDrive
Mobility
260Refueling262Fuel263Wheels and tires272Engine compartment274Engine oil276Coolant277Maintenance279Replacing components290Breakdown assistance296Care
Reference
302Technical data306Short commands of the voice activation
system314Everything from A to Z
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Automatic Service Request
The TeleService data necessary for servicing
the vehicle are automatically sent to your service
partner prior to the service deadline. If possible,
the service partner will contact you and a service
appointment can be arranged.
To check when your service partner was noti‐
fied:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
TeleService Report
Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the
ongoing development of BMW products from
your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐
essary.
TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that
meet certain technical requirements and have a
valid Assist contract; this feature is free of
charge.
Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐
mitted.
Indicate when the last TeleService Report was
transmitted:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3."Options" Open.4."Last Teleservice Info"
TeleService Battery Guard
TeleService Battery Guard continually checks
the battery charge level of the vehicle. If the bat‐
tery charge level falls below a certain value, a
notification is automatically sent to your service
partner. If necessary, he will contact you to ar‐
range a service appointment.
TeleService Battery Guard is only available on
vehicles with certain technical requirements and
with a valid BMW ConnectedDrive contract.
Services status
Displaying available services
Display of all services available in the vehicle.
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Service Status"3."Available services"
Update BMW Online
Manual update of TeleService and BMW Assist.
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Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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.
Dimensions
Width, height
1Vehicle height without roof-mounted aerial:
56.3 inches/1,430 mmVehicle height with roof-mounted aerial:
56.7 inches/1,442 mm2Vehicle width, without mirrors: 71.3 inches/
1,811 mm3Vehicle width with mirrors: 79.9 inches/
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm2Vehicle length: 182 inches/4,624 mmSmallest turning circle
Dia.: 37 ft/11.3 m
Engine specifications
The rated power outputs are established on the
basis of fuel grade AKI 91. 328iDisplacementcu in/cm³121.8/1,997No. of cylinders4Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm245
5,000–6,500Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm258/350
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335iDisplacementcu in/cm³181.7/2,979No. of cylinders6Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm306
5,800–6,000Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm295/400
1,200–5,000
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values followingthe slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans‐
mission. 328iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg4,409/4,453
2,000/2,020Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,061/935Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,513/1,140Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Trunk capacitycu ft/l16.9/480

335iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg4,541/4,563
2,060/2,070Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,160/980Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,524/1,145Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.9/480Seite 304ReferenceTechnical data304
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Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 15.8/60Fuel quality,
refer to
page 262Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 3.1/3Seite 305Technical dataReference305
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Corrosion on brake discs 158
Cruise control 119
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 109
Cruising range 76
Cupholder 150
Current fuel consumption 77
Current location, storing 170
Customer Relations 253
D
Damage, tires 269
Damping control, dy‐ namic 105
Data, technical 302
Date 76
Daytime running lights 87
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 135
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 138
Defrosting the windows 135
Destination distance 82
Destination guidance 176
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 174
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 168
Digital clock 76
Digital compass 143
Digital radio 191
Dimensions 302
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 53
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Displacement, engine 303
Display, ECO PRO 163
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 72
Display in front wind‐ shield 128
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 89 Displays 70
Displays, cleaning 299
Disposal, coolant 276
Disposal, vehicle battery 288
Distance control, refer to PDC 121
Distance, selecting for ACC 111
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Drive-off assistant 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 104
Driving Experience Switch 106
Driving instructions, breaking in 156
Driving notes, general 156
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 104
Driving tips 156
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 104
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 105
DVD/CD 198
DVD/CD notes 204
DVD changer 202
DVD settings 201
DVDs, storing 205
DVD, video 200
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 105
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 183
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 104
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 105
E
ECO PRO 163 EfficientDynamics 164
EfficientDynamics menu, refer to ECO PRO 163
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 72
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 104
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 260
Emergency Request 290
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 291
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 77
Energy recovery 77
Engine, automatic start/stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 272
Engine compartment, working in 273
Engine coolant 276
Engine oil 274
Engine oil, adding 274
Engine oil additives 275
Engine oil change 275
Engine oil filler neck 274
Engine oil temperature 75
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 275
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 275
Engine specifications 303
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine start, Starting aid 291 Seite 316ReferenceEverything from A to Z316
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Malfunction displays, refer toCheck Control 73
Manual air distribu‐ tion 135, 138
Manual air flow 135
Manual air volume 138
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 124
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 260
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 122
Manual operation, Side View 128
Manual operation, Top View 126
Manual transmission 67
Map, destination entry 173
Map in split screen 180
Map view 178
Marking on approved tires 270
Marking, run-flat tires 271
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 137
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 270
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 291
Memory, seat, mirror 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 164
Menu in instrument cluster 80
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 180
Messages 241 Messages, refer to Check
Control 73
Microfilter 136, 139
Minimum tread, tires 269
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobile phone 220, 228
Mode, ECO PRO 163
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 280
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 210
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Music collection 205
Music search 207
Music, storing 205
N
Navigation 168
Navigation data 183
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 50
New wheels and tires 269
No Passing Information 79
Notes 245
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 303
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 294
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 278
Obstacle marking, backup camera 125 Odometer 76
Office 238
Oil 274
Oil, adding 274
Oil additives 275
Oil change 275
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 77
Oil filler neck 274
Oil types, alternative 275
Oil types, approved 275
Old batteries, disposal 288
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 278
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 279
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
P
Paint, vehicle 297
Pairing, mobile phone 220, 229
Panic mode 35
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 139
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 130
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Service history 78
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 277
Service requirements, dis‐ play 77
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 291
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 83
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Short commands 306
Side airbags 91
Side View 127
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 302
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 303
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 236
Snow chains 271
Socket 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 278
Software applications, iPhone 255
Software update 217
Spare fuse 288
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 171
Specified engine oil types 275
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection 79
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 82
Speed limit, setting 82 Speed Volume, volume equal‐
ization 189
Split screen 21
Split screen map settings 180
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 178
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 106
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 83
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 106
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68
Sport steering, variable 105
Stability control systems 104
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting aid 291
Starting the engine 60
State/province, selecting for navigation 168
Stations, stored 197
Station, storing 190
Status display, tires 94
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartment in the rear 150
Storage compartments 148
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 148
Storage, tires 270
Storing the vehicle 299
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 169 Summer tires, tread 268
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 75
Surround View 123
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 140
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 75
Tailgate 37
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 39
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 285
Tasks 244
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 302
Telephone 220, 228
TeleService 251
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 135, 137
Temperature display, external temperature 76
Temperature, engine oil 75
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 109
Terminal, jump-starting 292
Text messages 241
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 146
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 269
Tire identification marks 267
Tire inflation pressure 263 Seite 321Everything from A to ZReference321
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