08 bmw 328i owners manual

The indica- Online Edition for Part no. Page Resetting To Factory Settings Use button 1 to select desired format or desired unit of measure, e. Page Possible Displays Use button 1 to scroll through the individual service items. The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly Possible displays Online Edition for Part no.

Page 64 Press the button in the turn indicator lever. Some Check Control messages remain visible until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur Online Edition for Part no. The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster come on.

Page Hill Descent Control You can specify a target speed within the same With automatic transmission: range using the cruise control lever.

You can use HDC in any drive position. Page Drive-Off Assistant For operating principle refer to page The system Online Edition for Part no. Page 69 Instead, contact your stantial loss of tire pressure.

Avoid sudden braking and Online Edition for Part no. Avoid sudden braking and steer- changed, reset the system. When the sys- Online Edition for Part no. Page Brake Force Display The warning lamps come on. Active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensi- Online Edition for Part no. Page 73 Trans- panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides porting children safely, refer to page Page 74 The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are activated.

Page Lamps Online Edition for Part no. Page Daytime Running Lamps Daytime running lamps deactivated. The light output is lower than with Press button 2. Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3. To switch off the interior lamps permanently, Press button 2. Page Reading Lamps Reading lamps There are reading lamps at the front and rear next to the interior lamps.

To switch on and off, press the button. Page Climate The levers alter the Automatic climate control direction of the airflow. For further details of draft-free ventilation refer to page Air to the footwell Online Edition for Part no. Page Air Conditioner The recirculated-air mode should not be used matically after a certain time.

Page 82 Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car. Page Automatic Climate Control Air flows at maximum rate only as well. You Online Edition for Part no. Page 85 Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you. Page Practical Interior Accessories You can also obtain information on the Internet To program other original hand-held trans- mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Page Setting The Language Make sure that no large metal objects or The setting is automatically saved after approx. Page Roller Sun Blind Rechargeable flashlight It is on the left-hand side of the glove compart- ment.

The flashlight can remain plugged in. Page Ventilated Storage Compartment To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker e. Page Cup Holders Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the Online Edition for Part no. Page 92 Return the rear seat backrest to its upright posi- tion and engage it.

When returning the backrest into its seat- ing position, make sure that the seat's locking mechanism engages properly. Other- Online Edition for Part no. Page Ski Bag You will find lashing eyelets in the cargo bay for securing luggage items with nets or tensioning straps, refer to page Page Securing Cargo Pull the handle, arrow 1.

Pull out the insert, arrow 2. For more information on the various inserts available, contact your BMW cen- ter. Page 95 Online Edition for Part no. Page 96 Online Edition for Part no.

Page Driving Tips Driving tips Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Page Driving Through Water When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles.

Monitor traffic conditions to Online Edition for Part no. Page Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, Online Edition for Part no. Page Online Edition for Part no. Page Mobility This section helps you maintain your car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and breakdown assistance.

Page Refueling If this 50 km, otherwise engine functions are not occurs, close the cap correctly. Page Tire Identification Marks 30 of Page New Wheels And Tires Page Snow Chains Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Page Under The Hood In order to avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the hood.

Page Engine Oil The oil level is checked and the reading dis- You can have the oil level reading displayed in played. Page Adding Engine Oil BMW continuously approves spe- cific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any accumulated Online Edition for Part no. Page Maintenance Brake pads: separately for front and rear fied regular maintenance. Page Event Data Recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev- eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a device for recording or sending certain vehicle data or information. In addition, if you have Online Edition for Part no. Page Replacing Components Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu- Remove the wiper blade in the direction of cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the windshield, see arrow.

Page Be careful when installing the cover, oth- Fold the wire bracket down and engage it. Page 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.

Page Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box. See the rear of the cover for information on fuse assignment. Page Connecting Jumper Cables Preparation Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and Online Edition for Part no.

Page Being Towed If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The electric steering wheel lock cannot be disen- Online Edition for Part no. Page Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage. Page Have the vehicle checked. Roadside parking lamps still on Switch off the roadside parking lamps, refer to page Page Have the system checked as soon as possible. Lights up: Emergency calling system has failed or Have the system checked as soon as is malfunctioning possible.

Page Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down. Have the engine checked with- out delay if the situation reoccurs. Page Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay. Indication in US models Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW center. Page You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.

Have the system checked as soon as possible. Page Have the system checked immedi- ately. Page Tire Pressure Monitor has failed. Punc- Have the system checked. Comply with tures are not indicated the additional information starting on page Page Contact your BMW center.

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 vehi- cle.

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. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be fol- lowed 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.

Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the rel- evant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model.

Please bear in mind that the manual may con- tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle.

Editorial notice 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. For your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e. You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per- formed only by your BMW center or at a work- shop that works according to BMW repair pro- cedures with correspondingly trained personnel.

If this work is not carried out prop- erly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Parts and accessories For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.

BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso- ries 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 vehi- cle, its operation, or its occupants.

Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories 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 sim- ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage Page 8 of Notes 6 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.