2009 BMW 3 Sedan and Sportswagon With iDrive Owners Manual

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Starting Roadside Assistance

Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Roadside Assistance"

TeleService Help* TeleService Help enables an in-depth diagno- sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via wireless transmission. TeleService Help can be started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance and termination of the voice connection.

Starting TeleService Help 1. Park the vehicle in a safe place. 2. Leave the ignition switched on. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. "TeleService Help" After completion of TeleService Help, a voice connection is established to Roadside Assis- tance.

Activating BMW Assist* If the services included in a valid BMW Assist subscription are not displayed, they may need to be activated. 1. Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current position. Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky.

2. Switch on the ignition. 3. "Activate BMW Assist" Activation may take several minutes. If another menu is opened, activation continues running in the background.

BMW Search* BMW Search provides access to a trade search engine. BMW Search is always displayed across the full screen.

Requirements > The Convenience Plan has been applied

for.

> The vehicle is located within wireless net-

work coverage.

The Roadside Assistance number is displayed. 3. Dial the number. If a mobile phone* is

paired, a connection is established to BMW Roadside Assistance.

Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService 1. "BMW Assist" 2. Depending on the equipment, select

"Roadside Assistance" or "Roadside Assis- tance".

3. "Start service"

TeleService Diagnosis* TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that are important for vehicle diagnosis. These data are transmitted automatically if the vehicle is equipped with BMW TeleService.

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> The date setting on the Control Display is

current.

Starting BMW Search 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "BMW Search"

Internet* 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Internet"

3. Select "OK", if necessary. The BMW Search start page is displayed.

Using BMW Search To select and display content: > Turn the controller to highlight an element. > Press the controller to display an element.

Opening the start page 1. Open "Options". 2. "Home"

The start page is displayed. The Internet pages may not be displayed in the same way as on a PC screen. Flash and Java applications cannot be displayed.

Using the Internet

Menu bar A menu bar that offers functions for using the Internet is displayed. To activate the menu bar, move the controller to the left until the cursor is located in the menu bar.

Symbol

Function Activate the mouse cursor

Open the start page

Loading a new page 1. Open "Options". 2. "Update"

Canceling 1. Open "Options". 2. "Cancel loading"

Refresh

Cancel

Back

Enter a URL

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Bookmarks/favorites

Bookmarks/favorites

Zoom

Leave the browser

Adding a bookmark The page currently being displayed is stored as a bookmark. 1. Select the 2. "Add to bookmarks"

symbol.

Navigating with the mouse pointer 1. Select the 2. Use the mouse pointer to navigate on the

symbol.

page. > To move the mouse pointer: move the

controller in the required direction

> To select an element: press the control-

ler

> To scroll: turn the controller

Status display A symbol at the top left of the screen shows the following statuses.

Symbol

Function No connection possible

Selecting a bookmark 1. Select the symbol. 2. Select the desired bookmark.

Deleting a bookmark 1. Select the 2. Open "Options". 3. "Delete bookmark" or "Delete all book-

symbol.

Data transfer

marks"

Secure connection

Entering an Internet address 1. 2.

"Enter URL"

Individually select the letters and characters of the desired address.

Defining a bookmark as the start page 1. Select the 2. Open "Options". 3. "Set as home URL"

symbol.

3. Select "OK".

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Settings

Suppressing cookies 1. Open "Options". 2. "Suppress cookies"

Suppressing pop-ups 1. Open "Options". 2. "Suppress pop-ups"

Suppressing safety warnings 1. Open "Options". 2. "Block HTTPS pop-ups"

Activating TeleService* If the services are not displayed, they may need to be activated. 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Activate TeleService"

Customer Relations Contact Customer Relations for information on all aspects of your vehicle.

Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Customer Relations" 3. "Start service" A voice connection is established to Customer Relations.

Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Customer Relations" The Customer Relations phone number is dis- played. If the vehicle is equipped with BMW

Assist or the mobile phone preparation pack- age, a voice connection is established.

Service Request* You can send a request to your BMW center to arrange a service appointment. The TeleSer- vice data is transmitted during a Service Request. Your BMW center will contact you.

Starting a Service Request 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Service Request" 3. "Start service"

Automatic Service Request* The TeleService data necessary for servicing the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW center prior to the service deadline. The center will contact you and a service appointment can be arranged. You can check when the BMW center was noti- fied.

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1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options". 4. "Last Service Request"

BMW center* Address and contact data of the BMW center. 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Your BMW center"

Data transfer The status of the data transfer is displayed. 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Data transfer"

Services status Display of all services available in the vehicle. 1. "BMW Assist" 2. "Service status" 3. "Available services"

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Mobility 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.

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Refueling

Sedan

Always switch off the engine before refu- eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to

the tank and a message will be displayed.<

Take all precautionary measures and ob- serve all applicable regulations when han- dling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel containers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.<

1. Remove the cover from the right-hand side-

wall of the cargo bay.

2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.

The fuel filler door is released.

Sports Wagon 1. Fold up the cargo bay floor panel. 2. Remove the cover from the right-hand side-

wall of the cargo bay. To do so, turn the screws, arrows 1, 90° and take out the cover, arrow 2.

3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.

The fuel filler door is released.

Fuel filler door

Opening

1. Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press

the rear edge.

2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise. 3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to

the fuel filler door.

Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click.

Do not pinch the band attached to the cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed

properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes- sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing.<

Manually releasing the fuel filler door In the event of a malfunction, you can release the fuel filler door manually:

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Observe the following when refueling

When handling fuels, follow the safety in- structions provided at filling stations, oth- erwise there is a risk of personal injury or prop- erty damage.< When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com- pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead to > premature pump shutoff > reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-

ery system.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.

Fuel tank capacity

Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not en- sured and damage can occur.<

Gasoline engine Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.

Diesel engine Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the reserve capacity of 1.7 US gallons/6.5 liters.

Fuel specifications

Gasoline engine: required fuel

Do not refuel with leaded fuel; otherwise, the catalytic converter will be damaged.

Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the engine and fuel supply system will be dam- aged.<

Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended. However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is: > 323i, 328i/xDrive: 87

> 335i/xDrive: 89. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat- ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life.

Do not use any gasoline below the speci- fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise the

engine could be damaged.<

Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif- ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain- ing up to and including 10Ξ ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8Ξ oxygen by weight, that is, 15Ξ MTBE or 3Ξ methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to de- fects in materials or workmanship.

The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems

especially under certain environmental condi- tions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

BMW Advanced Diesel: required fuel

Ultra-low sulfur diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with low sulfur content: Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a.

Refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel only. The percentage of biodiesel in the fuel

may not exceed 5%; this type of fuel is referred to as B5. Do not refuel with gasoline. After refu- eling with the wrong fuel, e.g. with gasoline, do not start the engine; otherwise, engine damage may occur.<

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If you refueled with the wrong fuel, contact your BMW center.

The filler neck is designed for refueling at diesel fuel pumps.

If the filler nozzle cannot be inserted into your BMW's filler pipe, please ensure that you are re- fueling at a diesel fuel pump and that it is equipped with a diesel filler nozzle.<

Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains oper- ational in the winter, please use winter diesel, which is available at gas stations during winter months. The fuel filter heating system, included as a standard feature, prevents disruption of the fuel supply while driving.

Do not add additives, including gasoline; otherwise, engine damage may occur.<

BMW Advanced Diesel

The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxide in the diesel emissions of your vehicle by means of a mechanism that injects diesel exhaust fluid, a reduction agent, into the exhaust tract. A chemical reaction occurs in the catalytic con- verter that minimizes the nitrogen oxide con- tent. To be able to start the engine as usual, a suffi- cient amount of diesel exhaust fluid must be present in a separate reservoir.

Warming the system To warm the system to its operating tempera- ture after starting with a cold engine, the auto- matic transmission delays shifting to the next higher gear, if necessary.

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Reserve display A display in the instrument cluster informs you about the remaining distance you can drive with the fluid remaining in the reservoir.

The reserve display appears beginning at ap- prox. 1,000 miles/1,600 km before the supply is used up.

When this reserve display appears in the instrument cluster, have diesel exhaust fluid refilled to avoid not being able to start the engine.<

Diesel exhaust fluid at the minimum level

Even if the display indicates -- mls, the engine continues running if it is not switched off and if all other requirements continue to be met, e.g. a sufficient supply of fuel.

Do not drive to the end of the indicated distance. Otherwise, it will not be possible to start the engine again after switching it off.<

Wrong fluid

A warning lamp lights up: The wrong fluid was filled into the res- ervoir.

Please contact your BMW center.

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Having diesel exhaust fluid refilled Diesel exhaust fluid is refilled by your BMW center during regular service. If the service in- tervals are adhered to, it generally does not need to be refilled between service appoint- ments. Under certain conditions, e.g. especially fre- quent accelerations or operation of the vehicle at high altitudes, it may become necessary to refill the fluid between service appointments. When this reserve display appears in the instru- ment cluster, have diesel exhaust fluid refilled to avoid not being able to start the engine. You can have the fluid refilled by a BMW center.

Diesel exhaust fluid at low temperatures

Because of its physical properties, it may be necessary to refill diesel exhaust fluid between regular service appointments at tem- peratures below +237/-56. The need to add fluid is indicated by the reserve display in the instrument cluster, refer to page 192.<

Refilling diesel exhaust fluid in exceptional cases To be able to reach the next BMW center, you can refill diesel exhaust fluid yourself while ad- hering to the following warnings.

Do not come into contact with diesel ex- haust fluid as it can lead to skin or eye irri- tations. Wear goggles and gloves, if necessary. Follow the safety instructions on the bottle. Vapors with a sharp odor can escape from the bottle or container when it is opened. Before re- filling, completely close the windows and doors of the vehicle to prevent the vapors from intrud- ing into the interior. If handling diesel exhaust fluid in an enclosed area, ensure that the room is well ventilated. After handling diesel exhaust fluid, wash your hands thoroughly; otherwise, inadvertently touching your eyes, for example, may lead to eye irritations. If eye irritations occur, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician if necessary.

If diesel exhaust fluid comes into contact with the surface of your vehicle, rinse the affected areas with water to prevent surface damage. Keep diesel exhaust fluid away from children.<

Suitable diesel exhaust fluid > Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Diesel exhaust fluid can be refilled conve- niently with this bottle and its special adapter.

> Alternatively: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
You can obtain diesel exhaust fluid from your BMW center.

Refilling quantity Refilling quantity when the reserve display first appears: Approx. 1 US gallon/3.7 liters

Opening the diesel exhaust fluid reservoir 1. Remove the cover in the bumper by press-

ing on it, see arrow.

2. Place the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, page 222, onto the bottom cap and open the cap, arrow.

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Refilling BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid 1. Attach the bottle and screw it all the way on,

see arrow. The line on the bottle should point upward.

Hold the attached bottle to prevent the thread on the vehicle from be-

coming damaged by the weight of the bot- tle.<

Closing the reservoir After refilling, close the reservoir again using the handle of the screwdriver.

After refilling diesel exhaust fluid

Wrong fluid

If you add the wrong fluid, e.g. antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the engine;

otherwise, there is a danger of fire.< Contact your BMW center.

Disposing of the bottle

You can dispose of the bottles for diesel exhaust fluid at your BMW center.

Only dispose of empty bottles in household refuse if local regulations allow.<

2. Press the bottle toward the vehicle, see ar-

row. The reservoir in the vehicle is filled.

Reserve display

3. The reservoir is full when the filling level in the bottle stops changing. It is not possible to overfill the reservoir. Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and unscrew it.

After refilling, the reserve display continues to be displayed after the engine is started. It goes out after the vehicle has been driven for several minutes.

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Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressures

Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres- sure.

Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a month and before starting long trips. If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condi- tion that can not only compromise your vehi- cle's driving stability, but also lead to tire dam- age and the risk of an accident. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using Run-Flat Tires. A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle's handling and braking response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle.<

Checking pressure Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.

After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, re- fer to page 85, or the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 83.<

Inflation pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature.

The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom- mended by BMW; a list of these is available from your BMW center.< For correct identification of the right tire infla- tion pressures, observe the following:

> Tire sizes for your vehicle > Load conditions > Maximum allowable driving speed

Tire inflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of 100 mph or 160 km/h. These tire inflation pressures can also be found on the driver's-side door post when the driver's door is open.

The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph or

160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed, otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur.<

Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h

In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those ex- ceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur.< Observe all national and local maximum speed limits, otherwise violations of the laws could oc- cur.

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 323i, for Canada only

Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds

including those exceeding

100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

without Sports package 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 V 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL

32/220

35/240

32/220

36/250

35/240

42/290

32/220

35/240

32/220

33/230

32/220

39/270

32/220

36/250

32/220

36/250

35/240

42/290

32/220
32/220

38/260

32/220
32/220

36/250

35/240
35/240

42/290

33/230

32/220

38/260

32/220

32/220

35/240

38/260

35/240

41/280

35/240

32/220

35/240

42/290

36/250

42/290

36/250

36/250

32/220

35/240

32/220

32/220

with Sports package 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 V 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL 39/270
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 241.

33/230
33/230

32/220
32/220

33/230

33/230

33/230

38/260

41/280

41/280

32/220

35/240

33/230

36/250

38/260

39/270

42/290

35/240

42/290

41/280

48/330

41/280
41/280

48/330

42/290

38/260

45/310

38/260

45/310

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328i

Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds

up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds

including those exceeding

100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

without Sports package 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 V 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL

32/220

36/250

32/220

35/240

33/230

41/280

32/220

38/260

32/220

36/250

36/250

44/300

32/220
32/220

39/270

32/220
32/220

36/250

36/250
36/250

44/300

35/240

33/230

39/270

32/220

32/220

36/250

39/270

36/250

44/300

32/220

32/220

32/220

39/270

33/230

39/270

35/240

32/220

36/250

44/300

38/260

44/300

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Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds

including those exceeding

100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

38/260

38/260

38/260

32/220

36/250

32/220

32/220

32/220

with Sports package 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 V 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL 39/270
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 241.

33/230
32/220

32/220
32/220

33/230

32/220

33/230

39/270

41/280

32/220

32/220

35/240

36/250

39/270

36/250

35/240

39/270

39/270

44/300

38/260

45/310

38/260

45/310

42/290
38/260

49/340

44/300

39/270

46/320

36/250

44/300

39/270

46/320

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328xi

Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds

up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds

including those exceeding

100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

without Sports package: 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL

32/220

36/250

32/220

35/240

35/240

41/280

32/220
32/220

38/260

32/220
32/220

36/250

35/240
35/240

42/290

33/230

32/220

36/250

33/230

33/230

36/250

38/260

35/240

41/280

39/270

35/240

39/270

42/290