tailgate BMW 328XI 2007 User Guide

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. Please follow the instructions below
in order to achieve the optimal service life and
economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed an engine speed of 4500 rpm or a
road speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode.
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid/tailgate and rear
window are closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes
could enter the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely nec-
essary to drive with the luggage compartment
lid/tailgate or rear window open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2.Increase the air flow rate of the automatic
climate control considerably, refer to
page103.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys-
tem, and never apply undercoating to them.
When driving, standing at idle and while park-
ing, take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the
risk of serious personal injuries and property
damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes.
Otherwise there is a risk of burns.<
Mobile phone in the vehicle
BMW discourages the use of mobile
communications devices, e.g. mobile
phones, inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the

Things to remember when driving
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Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Comply with the directions given
in the installation instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the roof/
along the roof rails
*.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page239.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure
that adequate clearance is maintained for rais-
ing the glass sunroof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.

Replacing components
224 1.Remove the cover for the high-beam head-
lamp.
2.Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
4.Insert bulb socket.
5.Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W
or PY21W Silver Vision
1.Open the flap in the wheel well, refer to
Access through the wheel well on
page223.
2.Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left
and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Insert turn signal bulb socket 1.
5.Attach the flap to the wheel well.
Tail lamps
Sedan
>Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:
H21W bulb, 21 watts>Other lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The tail lamps are divided into two parts. One
part is in the luggage compartment lid, the other
is in the fender.
1Brake lamp
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
3Turn signal
4Backup lamp
5Tail lamp
6Brake lamp
If one of the bulbs 2, 5 or 6 malfunctions, please
contact your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Sports Wagon
>Brake lamp in the tailgate:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
>Other lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The tail lamps are divided into two parts. One
part is in the tailgate, the other is in the fender.
1Brake lamp
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp

Replacing components
226
Lamps in the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Sedan
1.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
luggage compartment lid using a screw-
driver and remove the trim.
2.Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5.Reattach the trim of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
Sports Wagon
1.Use a screwdriver to press out the cover at
the clips, see arrows, and fold it downward.
2.Fold away the foam insulating material.3.Release the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
6.Reattach the trim of the tailgate.
License plate lamp
C5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
right in the flap of the lamp housing.
2.Take out the lamp towards the left and
change the bulb.
3.Insert the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In the event of a malfunction, please contact
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.

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

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

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
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 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Tailgate
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Tail lamps224
– replacing bulbs225,226
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Technical data236
– capacities241
– dimensions237
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to
TeleService, BMW
Assist190
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone176
"Telephone list"52
TeleService192
Temperature
– automatic climate
control102
– changing unit of measure77
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature73
Temperature display
– outside temperature72
– outside temperature
warning72
– setting the units77
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control64
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo125
"Terminate services"195
"Text language"85
"Theater" for Tone
control158
The individual vehicle5Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp226
Through-loading system113
Through-loading system,
refer to Expanding the cargo
bay115
"TI"148
Tilt alarm sensor36
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror50
"Time"81
"Time / Date"80,
81,82
"Time format"81
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times105
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation/heating106
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation/heating106
Tire inflation pressure202
– loss91,92
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
– resetting the system92
– system limitations91
– warning lamp93
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor91
Tire Quality Grading210Tires
– age210,212
– air loss93
– breaking in122
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels227
– condition211
– damage211
– inflation pressure202
– labels210
– minimum tread depth211
– new wheels and tires212
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor90
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
– puncture91
– replacing212
– Run-Flat212
– size210
– storage213
– tread depth211
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth211
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires212
– winter tires213
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information147
"Tone"157
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting157
– middle setting159
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit
221
"Top 8" for mobile phone182
Torque, refer to Engine
data236
Touch tone dialing184
Tow bar232
Tow fitting231
– screw thread232
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away231

Everything from A - Z
262 Towing231
– car with automatic
transmission231
– methods232
Towing and tow-starting231
Town/city for destination132
"Town / City" in destination
entry132
Tow rope232
Tow-starting231,233
"TPM"92
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor91
Tracks
– random play sequence169
– sampling, Scan168
– searching for168
Track width, refer to
Dimensions237
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
"Traffic Info"148
Traffic information for
navigation
– calling up148
– display on the route map149
– during destination
guidance149
– switching on/off147
Traffic information message
list148
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
information147
– driving around150
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission59
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic61
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector
lever position60
– refer to P Park60
Transporting children
safely53Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo125
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread211
Treble, refer to Tone
control157
Treble, refer to Treble and
bass157
Treble, tone control157
"Trip computer"75
Trip computer75
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer72
"Triple turn signal"
62
Triple turn signal activation62
Trip odometer72
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay114
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid/tailgate32
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions237
Turn signal indicators61
– indicator/warning lamp12
– replacing bulbs224
– triple turn signal62
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading125
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR210
"Units"77
Units
– average consumption77
– temperature77
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control107
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control107
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking36
"Unlock button"30Unlocking
– from inside32
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid37
– tailgate37
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
"Update services"194
V
Vehicle
– battery227
– breaking in122
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading124
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment215
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions237
– parking58
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight239
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking29
Vehicle jack227
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position150
Ventilation104
– draft-free104
– in the rear105
Ventilation, refer to
Climate101
Ventilation while at a
standstill105
Vents, refer to Ventilation104
"Vent settings"102
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands242
Voice instructions for
navigation system146
– muting52,146
– repeating52,146
– switching on/off146
– volume147