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THE BMW 3 SERIES . OWNER'S MANUAL.

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328i Owner's Manual for Vehicle 335i Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW. Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive. BMW AG

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The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ Communication ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to 220 Business mobile phone preparation page 314. package 228 Professional mobile phone preparation package 6 Notes 238 Office 247 Contacts At a glance 250 ConnectedDrive 12 Cockpit 16 iDrive Mobility 23 Voice activation system 260 Refueling 26 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 262 Fuel 263 Wheels and tires Controls 272 Engine compartment 30 Opening and closing 274 Engine oil 45 Adjusting 276 Coolant 55 Transporting children safely 277 Maintenance 59 Driving 279 Replacing components 70 Displays 290 Breakdown assistance 86 Lamps 296 Care 91 Safety 104 Driving stability control systems Reference 109 Driving comfort 302 Technical data 134 Climate control 306 Short commands of the voice activation 141 Interior equipment system 148 Storage compartments 314 Everything from A to Z

Driving tips 156 Things to remember when driving 159 Loading 162 Saving fuel

Navigation 168 Navigation system

Entertainment 188 Tone 190 Radio 198 CD/multimedia

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Using this Owner's Manual Vehicle equipment The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ This Owner's Manual describes all models and ular topic is by using the index. all standard, country-specific and optional An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in equipment that is offered in the model series. the first chapter. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is also described and illustrated that is not availa‐ Updates made after the editorial ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected deadline optional equipment or the country-specific var‐ iants. Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ This also applies for safety-related functions dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. and systems. For options and equipment not described in this Additional sources of information Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐ Should you have any questions, your service mentary Owner's Manuals. center will be glad to advise you at any time. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. tions.

Symbols Status of the Owner's Manual Indicates precautions that must be followed The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐ precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐ icy of constant development that is conceived sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ cases, therefore, the features described in this tion. Owner's Manual may differ from those in your "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ vehicle. lect individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ Updates made after the editorial tivation system. deadline ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the Any updates made after the editorial deadline for voice activation system. the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ Refers to measures that can be taken to help dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. protect the environment.

Symbols on vehicle components For your own safety Indicates that you should consult the rele‐ Maintenance and repairs vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐ mation on a particular part or assembly. Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, re‐

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quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐ tomotive repair establishment or individual ods. using any certified automotive part. Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ California Proposition 65 Warning ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ California laws require us to state the following ately trained personnel. warning: If this work is not carried out properly, there is Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile the danger of subsequent damage and related components and parts, including components safety hazards. found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐ tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐ Parts and Accessories ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐ productive harm. In addition, certain fluids For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐ contained in vehicles and certain products of cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐ component wear contain or emit chemicals chase accessories tested and approved by known to the State of California to cause cancer BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐ and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ously acquire the assurance that they have been Battery posts, terminals and related accessories thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your performance when installed on your vehicle. hands after handling. Used engine oil contains BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐ chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not animals. Always protect your skin by washing accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐ thoroughly with soap and water. stallation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made Service and warranty by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the We recommend that you read this publication vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐ lowing warranties: ucts approved by BMW, together with profes‐ ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. sional advice on using these items, are available ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. from all BMW centers. Installation and operation ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty. of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. wheels, suspension components, brake dust ▷ California Emission Control System Limited shields, telephones, including operation of any Warranty. mobile phone from within the vehicle without Detailed information about these warranties is using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐ listed in the Service and Warranty Information ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie- Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐ promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and electrical system or affect the validity of the designed to meet the particular operating con‐ BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center ditions and homologation requirements in your for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ country and continental region in order to deliver placement, or repair of the emission control de‐ the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐ vices and systems may be performed by any au‐ erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐ erate your vehicle in another country or region,

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you may be required to adapt your vehicle to However, NHTSA cannot become involved in meet different prevailing operating conditions individual problems between you, your dealer, and homologation requirements. You should or BMW of North America, LLC. also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐ To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle tions or exclusions for such country or region. In Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 such case, please contact Customer Relations (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐ for further information. rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Maintenance You can also obtain other information about mo‐ Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐ cle Limited Warranty. For Canadian customers Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ Canadian customers who wish to report a ures: safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ ▷ BMW Maintenance system fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can ▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet also obtain other information about motor vehi‐ for US models cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety. ▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

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These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.

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At a glance Cockpit

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems. described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

All around the steering wheel

1 Roller sunblinds 43 Front fog lamps 89 2 Rear window safety switch 42 3 Power windows 41 Parking lamps 86 4 Exterior mirror operation 52

5 Driver assistance systems Low beams 86 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 101

Collision warning 115

Lane departure warning 99

6 Lamps

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Cockpit At a glance

Automatic headlamp con‐ Increase distance 111 trol 87 Daytime running lights 87 Reduce distance 111 Adaptive light control 88 High-beam Assistant 88 9 Instrument cluster 70 Instrument lighting 89 10 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source 7 Steering column stalk, left Turn signal 64 Volume

High beams, head‐ Voice activation 23 lamp flasher 64

High-beam Assistant 88 Business mobile phone prepara‐ tion package 220 Roadside parking lamps 87 Professional mobile phone prepa‐ ration package 228 Computer 81 11 Steering column stalk, right Windshield wipers 65

8 Steering wheel buttons, left Store speed 119 Rain sensor 65

Resume speed 120 Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps 66

Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ 12 Start/stop the engine and switch ing 119 the ignition on/off 60

Active Cruise Control on/off, inter‐ Auto Start/Stop function 61 rupting 109

13 Horn 14 Steering wheel heating 53

15 Adjust the steering wheel 53 16 Unlock hood 273

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At a glance Cockpit

All around the center console

1 Headliner 15 8 Controller with buttons 16 2 Control Display 16 9 Parking brake 63 3 Ventilation 139 10 PDC Park Distance Control 121 4 Hazard warning system 290 Backup camera 123 Parking assistant 130 Central locking system 33 Surround View 123 11 Driving Experience Switch 106

5 Glove compartment 148 6 Radio 190 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 104 CD/multimedia 198 7 Climate control 134 12 selector lever 67 67

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All around the headliner

1 Emergency Request 290 4 Reading lamps 90

2 Glass sunroof 43 5 Interior lamps 90

3 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 93

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At a glance iDrive

iDrive

Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment instructions. is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ▷ Do not place objects close to the Control ment or country variant. This also applies for Display; otherwise, the Control Display can safety-related functions and systems. be damaged.

Switching off The concept 1. Press the button. The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude 2. "Switch off control display" of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ ated from a central location. Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐ pants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traf‐ fic and road conditions allow this.◀

Controls at a glance Switching on Press the controller again to switch the screen Controls back on.

Controller with navigation system Select menu items and create settings. 1. Turn.

1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.

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iDrive At a glance

2. Press. 1. Turn.

3. Move in four directions. 2. Press.

3. Move in two directions. Buttons on controller

Press the button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA Opens the CD/Multimedia menu.

NAV Opens the Navigation menu. Buttons on controller TEL Opens the Telephone menu. Press the button Function

BACK Displays the previous MENU Open the main menu. panel. Audio Open audio menu last lis‐ OPTION Opens the Options menu. tened to, switch between audio menus.

Controller without navigation system TEL Opens the Telephone Select menu items and create settings. menu.

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Press the button Function Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be BACK Open previous panel. selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., OPTION Opens the Options menu. "Settings".

Changing between panels Operating concept After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. Opening the main menu ▷ Move the controller to the left. Press the button. The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed. The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button. In this case, the current panel is not closed. ▷ Move the controller to the right. A new panel is opened on top of the previous display.

The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.

Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu that additional panels can be opened. item is highlighted. View of an opened menu When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu: ▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed. ▷ Press the menu button on the controller twice.

2. Press the controller. Opening the Options menu Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

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The function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

1. Press the button. The main menu is displayed. Additional options: move the controller to the 2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐ right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ lighted, and then press the controller. played.

Options menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas: ▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen". This area remains unchanged. ▷ Control options for the selected main menu, e.g., for "Radio". ▷ If applicable, further operating options for the selected menu, e.g., "Store station". 3. If necessary, move the controller to the left to display "Time/Date". Changing settings 4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐ 1. Select a field. lighted, and then press the controller. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐ vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function. The function is activated.

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5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ Telephone symbols lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes: searching for network.

Wireless network is not available.

6. Turn the controller to set the hours and Bluetooth is switched on. press the controller. Roaming is active. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Text message was received.

Check the SIM card.

Status information SIM card is blocked.

Status field SIM card is miss