Contents
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Owner's Manual for Vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
THE BMW 3 SERIES.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
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328i
328i xDrive
335i
335i xDrive 335is M3
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Please also read the other booklets of vehicle literature, e.g. the Supplementary Owner's Handbook for the BMW M3.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW Group
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Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to consult the index, refer to page 298.
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At a glance
10 Dashboard
18 iDrive
25 Voice activation system
Controls
30 Opening and closing
47 Adjustments
57 Transporting children safely
61 Driving
82 Controls overview
96Technology for driving comfort and safety
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Lamps |
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Climate |
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Practical interior accessories |
Driving tips
138 Things to remember when driving
Navigation
148 Navigation system
150 Destination entry
159 Destination guidance
167 What to do if …
Entertainment
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On/off and tone |
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Radio |
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Satellite radio |
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CD/DVD player and CD changer |
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Music collection |
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External devices |
Communications
204 Telephone
217 Office
226 Contacts
228 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
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Refueling |
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Wheels and tires |
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Engine compartment |
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Maintenance |
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Care |
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Replacing components |
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Giving and receiving assistance |
Reference
284 Technical data
290Short commands for the voice activation system
298 Everything from A to Z
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Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.
Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.
Updates after press date
Updates after press date for the Owner's Manuals, when necessary, are issued as appendices to the printed Quick Reference Guide for the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively
for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of information.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
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StatusofthisOwner'sManual at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
Updates after press date
Updates after press date for the Owner's Manuals, when necessary, are issued as appendices to the printed Quick Reference Guide for the vehicle.
For your own safety
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and powerful electron-
ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle performed only by your BMW center or at a work-
BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.
Installation and operation of accessories not approved by BMW, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radio or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.<
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California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<
>New Vehicle Limited Warranty
>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
>Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
>Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
>California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating conditions and registration requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and registration requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance measures:
> BMW Maintenance system
> Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models
> Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
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If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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 National 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. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your center, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety
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At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
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At a glance Dashboard
Dashboard
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descriptions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
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High beams, headlamp flasher 112
High-beam Assistant 113 Roadside parking lamps 112 Computer 84
Settings and information about the vehicle 86
9Instrument cluster 12
10Windshield wipers 71 Rain sensor 72
Changing the radio station
Interrupting a traffic bulletin
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list
Next entertainment source
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15Horn, entire surface
16Adjusting the steering wheel 56
17Cruise control 75 Active Cruise Control 75
18Releasing the hood 260
19OBD socket 265
20Opening the trunk lid 35
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Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Text messages
Text messages at the top edge of the Control Display describe the meanings of the indicator and warning lamps.
You can call up more information on the Control Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, refer to page 92.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active:
High beams/headlamp flasher 112
Fog lamps 114
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the propulsive forces in order to maintain driving stability 98
Parking brake applied 63
Canada: parking brake applied 63
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions 265
Canada: engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions 265
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Maximum cooling 117
ALL program 119
Air volume 118
Defrosting windows 119
Rear window defroster 119
Seat heating 53
CD/DVD drive 181
Changing
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>Track 182
Park Distance Control PDC 96
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10Buttons on the controller 18 Selecting menus directly
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Opening and closing retractable hardtop 43
12Programmable memory keys 23
13Switching entertainment audio sources on/ off and adjusting volume 170
14Ejecting a CD/DVD 181
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1Microphone for voice activation system and for telephone in hands-free mode
2SOS: sending an Emergency Request 276
3Reading lamps 115
4Glass sunroof 41
5Interior lamps 114
6Passenger airbag status lamp 108
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1SOS: sending an Emergency Request 276
2Reading lamps 115
3Interior lamps 114
4Passenger airbag status lamp 108
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iDrive
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descriptions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
The concept
iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central position.
Make entries only when traffic and road conditions permit; otherSwise, you may
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Controls
1Control Display
2Controller with buttons
You can use the buttons to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings.
>Move in four directions, arrows 3
>Turn, arrow 4
>Push, arrow 5
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Control Display
Notes
>Follow care instructions when cleaning the Control Display.
>Do not store items in the region in front of the Control Display; doing so may damage the Control Display.
Switching off
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Press the button.
2."Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller to switch on.
Buttons on the controller
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With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 61, the following message is displayed on the Control Display:
To hide the message: Press the controller.
The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
Selecting a menu item
The menu items shown in white can be selected.
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In the Owner's Manual, the menu items that should be selected are depicted in quotation marks, e.g. "Settings".
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g. "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
>Move the controller to the left.
The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed.
Pressing the BACK button reopens the previous panel. This does not close the current panel.
>Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened and laid over it.
Another possibility: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu appears.
Options menu
The "Options" menu is composed of different areas:
>Screen settings, e.g. "Split screen". The region remains unchanged.
>Control options for the selected main menu, e.g. "Radio".
>Other control options for the selected menu, for example "Store station".
White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened.
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5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is highlighted, and then press the controller.
3. Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating functions
Some menu items are preceded by a check box. It indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
The function is activated. 
The function is deactivated.
6.Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller.
Example: setting the clock
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Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is highlighted, and then press the controller.
3.If necessary, move the controller to the left to display "Time/Date".
7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller.
Status information
Status box
The status box at the top right displays the following information:
>Time
>Current entertainment source
>Sound output ON/OFF
>Mobile phone network with strongest reception
>Telephone status
>Traffic reports reception
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Status box symbols Other
The symbols are divided into separate groups.
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
Traffic bulletins switched on
HD radio switched on
Satellite radio switched on
Symbol Meaning
Voice instructions are switched off
Querying current vehicle position
With the Professional navigation system: Split screen
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call
Missed call
Reception strength of mobile phone network symbol flashing: network search
No mobile phone network available
Bluetooth switched on
Roaming active
Receiving text message, email
Checking SIM card
SIM card blocked
SIM card missing
Entering PIN
Entertainment symbols
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player
Music collection
Gracenote® database
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Mobile phone audio interface
General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer, can be displayed on the right side of the Split screen.
This information remains visible on the Split screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the Split screen on and off
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Press the button.
2."Split screen"
Selecting display
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Press the button.
2."Split screen"
3.Move the controller until the Split screen is selected.
4.Press the controller or select "Split screen content".
5.Select the desired menu item.
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Programmable memory keys
General information
iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory keys and called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Entering letters and numbers
1.Turn the controller: select the letters or numbers.
2.Select additional letters or numbers if needed.
3."OK": confirm entry.
Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete one letter or number
Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers
Enter a blank space
Executing a function
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The function is executed immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying memory key assignments
Touch the button with a finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.
>Displaying brief information: Press the button.
>Displaying detailed information: Press and hold the button
Switching between letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering letters and numbers:
Symbol Function
Entering letters
Entering numbers
Switching between uppercase and lowercase letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering uppercase letters and lowercase letters:
Symbol Function
Move the controller toward the front: to switch from uppercase letters to lowercase letters
Move the controller toward the front: to switch from lowercase letters to uppercase letters
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Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
>During entry, only letters for which there are data are offered.
>Destination search: town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages available on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descriptions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
The concept
>The voice activation system can be used to control most functions by spoken commands.
>Functions that can only used when the vehicle is stopped cannot be operated using the voice activation system.
>The system includes a special microphone on the driver's side.
This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal notify you that the voice activation system is activated.
If no additional commands are possible, continue by operating the function via iDrive.
Finishing voice input
Press the 
button on the steering wheel or
{Cancel}
>In the Owner's Manual, {...} indicates commands for the voice activation system.
>In the Owner's Manual, {{...}} indicates the answers from the voice activation system.
Prerequisite
On the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system to permit identification of the commands to be spoken.
Setting the language, refer to page 94.
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands.
The available commands depend on which menu is currently selected on the Control Display.
There are short commands for functions of the main menu.
Some list entries such as phone book entries can also be selected using the voice activation system. Make sure to say list entries the same way as they appear in the respective list.
1.Press the 
button on the steering wheel.
2.Wait for the acoustic signal.
3.Say the command.
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At a glance Voice activation system
Having the possible commands read aloud
To have the available commands read aloud: 
{Voice commands}
For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the commands relating to settings are read aloud.
Performing functions using short commands
Functions from the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, essentially regardless of which menu item is selected, e.g. {Vehicle status}.
List of short command of the voice activation system, refer to page 290.
Help dialog for voice activation system
Accessing help: 
{Help}
Other commands for the help dialog:
>{Help with examples}: information about the current control options and the most important commands relating to them are read aloud.
>{Help with voice activation}: information about the principle operation of the voice activation system is read aloud.
Example: playing back a CD
1.If necessary, switch on entertainment audio output.
2.Press the 
button on the steering wheel.
3. {C D and multimedia}
The system plays the last media played. 4. Press the 
button on the steering wheel.
5. {C D track …} e.g. CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system uses the standard dialog or a short version.
In the short version of the voice dialog, the responses from the system are given in abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3."Speech mode:"
4.Select a setting.
Adjusting volume
Turn the volume knob during the spoken instruction to select the desired volume.
>The volume remains the same, even if the volume of other audio sources is changed.
>The volume is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 276, in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.
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Ambient conditions
>Say the commands, numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis and speed.
>Always speak the commands in the language of the voice activation system.
>When selecting a radio station, use the standard pronunciation of the station name: {Station …} e.g. National Public Radio
>Keep the doors, windows, glass roof/panoramic glass roof closed to prevent interference from ambient noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking.
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Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here.
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