BMW 328xi User manual

The Ultimate
Driving Machine
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
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Contents
A-Z
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328i
328xi
335i
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 fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining 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 AG
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Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunications NavigationEntertainmentMobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 244.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 Cockpit
16 iDrive
23 Voice command system
Controls
28 Opening and closing
44 Adjustments
55 Transporting children safely
57 Driving
71 Everything under control
85 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
97 Lamps
102 Climate
108 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122 Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130 Starting the navigation system
131 Destination entry
143 Destination guidance
152 What to do if …
Entertainment
156 On/off and settings
160 Radio
164 Satellite radio
167 CD player and CD changer
174 External audio device
Communications
178 Telephoning
192 BMW Assist
Mobility
202 Refueling
204 Wheels and tires
214 Under the hood
219 Maintenance
221 Replacing components
227 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
234 Technical data
239 Short commands for the voice command
system
244 Everything from A-Z
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