BMW 328i xDrive User manual

The Ultimate
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Owner's Manual
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328i
328i xDrive
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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 Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW Group

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Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility
Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to
consult the index, refer to page 258.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 Cockpit
16 iDrive
21 Letters and numbers
22 Voice activation system
Controls
26 Opening and closing
42 Adjustments
52 Transporting children safely
55 Driving
75 Controls overview
88 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
101 Lamps
106 Climate
111 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
126 Things to remember when driving
Navigation
134 Navigation system
135 Destination entry
144 Destination guidance
151 What to do if …
Entertainment
154 On/off and tone
157 Radio
160 Satellite radio
165 CD/DVD player and CD changer
172 Music collection
177 External devices
Communications
184 Telephone
196 Contacts
198 BMW Assist
Mobility
206 Refueling
208 Wheels and tires
222 Under the hood
227 Maintenance
229 Care
233 Replacing components
238 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
246 Technical data
251 Short commands for the voice activation
system
258 Everything from A to Z