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Conduct the following work immedi- ately prior to storing the vehicle: 1 Activate the parking brake and foot- brake to dry them; this will prevent the brake disks and drums from cor- roding.
2 Store the vehicle in a dry, well-venti- lated room, shift into reverse gear or set the selector lever to position P and chock the wheels to prevent roll- ing. Do not set the parking brake. 3 Remove the battery, recharge and
store in a cool, frost-free room.
During storage, recharge the battery every three months, as otherwise it will become unusable. Every time the bat- tery is discharged, especially over extended periods, its service life is reduced.
Removing vehicle from storage Recharge the battery and replace if necessary. Then have Inspection I carried out by your BMW Retailer. aStorage periods during which the battery is disconnected are not taken into consideration by the Service Inter- val Display for changing the brake fluid. Therefore, make sure that the brake fluid is changed every two years at the latest, regardless of the display. Additional notes: refer to page 128.c
Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 140
Windshield wiper blades 140
Lamp and bulbs 141
Master key with battery lamp 145
Changing tires 146
Battery 149
Fuses 151
In case of electrical malfunction: Fuel filler door 152
Sliding/tilt sunroof 152
Assistance, giving and receiving: Jump-starting 153
Towing the vehicle 154
Towing 154139
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Index
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Onboard tool kit
Windshield wiper blade replacement
Under the luggage compartment lid. Unscrew the wingnut for access.
Lift the wiper arm, press the locking spring and pull off the wiper blade, pull- ing along the wiper arm.
Bulb replacement
The lamps and bulbs on your car play a vital role in ensuring road safety, a fact which you should always bear in mind in caring for them. Carefully observe the following instructions during bulb replacement, referring any procedures with which you are not familiar to your BMW Retailer. bNever touch the bulb glass of a new lamp with your bare hands. Use a clean cloth, paper napkin, etc. or hold the bulb by its metallic base.c A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW Retailer. aTo prevent short circuits, always switch off all electrical systems and components, or disconnect the negative terminal of the battery, before working on them. To prevent injuries and damage, always observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.c
HB4, 55 watts HB3, 65 watts
Low and high beams Low beam: High beam: aEach bulb is pressurized; always wear gloves and eye protection! Failure to observe this precaution could lead to injury if the bulb is accidentally dam- aged during replacement.c d Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
d Replace the bulb.
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Parking lamp 5 watt bulb d Press in the upper tab of the bulb
holder to release and remove.
d Pull out the bulb holder. d Pull off the bulb and replace. bPlease observe the following when cleaning the headlamp covers: d Do not rub them dry and do not apply
scouring or caustic cleaning agents.
d Remove dirt and contamination (such as insects) by soaking with BMW Car Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty of water.
d Always use a de-icer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow – Never use a scraper!c
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Bulb replacement
Front turn signals 21 watt bulb d Release the hooks with a screw-
driver.
d Remove the lamp from the front. d Release the bulb holder and remove. d Apply gentle pressure to the bulb
while turning it to the left to remove.
d After replacing the bulb, re-insert the
lamp and push it back until it engages audibly twice.
Side turn signals* 5 watt bulb d Use finger pressure against the rear
edge of the lens (arrow) to press it forward for removal.
d Press gently on the bulb and turn it to
the left to remove.
Foglamps* H1 55 watt bulb d Release the lamp bracket with a
screwdriver.
d Pull the foglamp out toward the front d Turn the plastic cap on the back of
the lamp to the left and remove.
d Pull off the plug. d Release the wire spring. d Replace bulb. d After replacing the bulb, guide in the lamp again and press on firmly until it audibly engages.
bThe retainer must be in the "Open" position, otherwise the foglamp can not be guided in.c
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d Remove the lamp cover after releas-
ing the locking device.
d Once you have found the lamp
holder for the defective bulb, push it gently to the rear while turning to the left to remove.
d Use the same procedure to remove
the bulb.
yellow
white
red
red
Center brake lamp* 21 watt bulb d Open the luggage compartment lid. d Push the bulb holder's release knob gently to the rear while turning to the left to remove.
d Use the same procedure to remove
the bulb.
BMW Convertible: LED strip in luggage compartment lid. Please contact a BMW Retailer in the case of a malfunction.
Taillamps 1 Turn signal
21 watt bulb 2 Backup lamp 21 watt bulb 3 Brake lamp 21 watt bulb
4 Taillamp
5 watt bulb
d Pull the lamp out of the trim. d Fold up the PCB and remove the
bulb.
Illuminated make-up mirror* 10 watt bulb d Remove lamp housing (use a screw-
driver if necessary).
d Replace bulb.
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Bulb replacement
License plate lamps 5 watt bulb d Screw out the screws and remove
the handle.
d Press the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
d Extract the bulb from the contacts.
Front interior lamp Interior lamp with reading lamps: (Bulbs 10 watt) d Interior lamp: use a screwdriver to
press out the lens at the left recess. Extract the bulb from the contacts.
d Reading lamp: remove the entire
lamp from the trim, remove the con- tact strip and gently press against the lamp while turning it to the left to remove.
bWhen reinstalling first, engage the housing then the lens.c Rear interior lamps BMW Sedan, Coupe Without reading lamp 5 watt bulb d Pull the lamp out of the trim. d Fold up the reflector and remove the
bulb.
With reading lamp* 6 watt bulb
Bulb replacement
Master keys
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Luggage compartment lamps BMW Sedan, Coupe 10 watt bulb Lamp on underside of rear shelf: d Use a screwdriver to pry out the lamp
at the recess. d Replace bulb. BMW Convertible: 5 watt bulbs There is one lamp each in the bulb cov- ers of the rear lamps. d Use a screwdriver to pry out the lamp
at the recess. d Replace bulb. Glove compartment lamp 5 watt bulb d Use a screwdriver to pry out the lamp
forward.
d Replace bulb. Footwell lamps* 5 watt bulb d Use a screwdriver to pry the lamp out
of the lower instrument panel trim.
d Replace bulb.
Replace battery If lamp intensity drops, renew the bat- tery to safeguard against acid escaping. To change the battery, use a screw- driver to remove the cover on the back of the key. Insert a new battery of the same type (CR 2025) - as shown in the picture - so that it touches the contacts. Snap the cover back on and press it in evenly. ABring old batteries to a collection point or your BMW Retailer.c
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Changing tires
aChange tires only on a flat, hard surface affording good traction. Avoid jacking the car on a soft or slippery sup- port surface (snow, ice, loose gravel, etc.), as it could slide sideways. Take extra care to ensure that the base of the jack is positioned on a solid sup- port surface. Never use wooden blocks or similar objects to support the base of the jack, as the weight of the car could exceed their support capacity. Never lie beneath the vehicle or start the engine while the car is supported by the jack - risk of fatal injury. Additional precautions to observe when changing flat tires: When pulling over on the roadside to change a tire, always try to park the car as far as possible from passing traffic. Switch on the hazard flashers. All passengers should be outside the car and well away from your immediate working area (e.g., behind the guard- rail).
Turn the steering wheel to the straight- ahead position, remove the key and engage the steering lock. Shift into 1st or reverse (selector lever in Park with automatic) and engage the parking brake. If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is available, set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehicle. Observe all safety guidelines and regulations.c bTo avoid rattling noises, note the positions of the tools and return them to their original positions.c
To change the tire you will need Car jack In the luggage compartment below the floor mat at the right next to the spare tire. After using, screw the jack all the way back down and insert it in its holder. Spare wheel and hexagon adapter* Both are stored in the luggage com- partment below the floor mat. Take out the floor mat. Remove the hexagon adapter (only on models with light-alloy wheels with wheel lug cover in the shape of a large hexagon nut), unscrew the wing nut by hand and remove the wheel. Wheel stud wrench In the luggage compartment at the right on the box. Screwdriver In onboard tool kit beneath luggage compartment floor panel. bThe storage shelf in the spare tire can be used to store small parts. To avoid rattling noises, you can place cloths between them.c
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Procedure 1 Wheel bolt cover* removal.
Steel disk wheel: remove wheel cover by hand. Light-alloy wheel with lug cap in the shape of a large hexagon nut: position the hexagon adapter on the lug bolt cover, apply the lug wrench and turn it to the left.
2 Loosen lug bolts 1/2 turn. 3 Remove the respective cover cap
from the jacking point. Depending on the vehicle version, remove the pro- tective cap either by inserting the screwdriver into the slot and turning to the left (arrow in left illustration) or by pressing in the cap on the bottom (arrow in illustration above).
4 Insert the jack all the way into the
support while ensuring that the base of the jack is securely positioned on the road surface. Always chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
5 Turn the handle to raise the jack until
the wheel is free of the ground. aThe vehicle jack is designed for changing tires only. Never use it to raise another vehicle model or a load of an- other kind, since that could result in ac- cidents and personal injury. Never lie beneath the vehicle when it is supported by the jack – risk of fatal inju- ry!c 6 Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
When storing the wheel, ensure that you do not damage the retaining pin in the spare tire recess. When light-alloy wheels other than Original BMW light-alloy wheels are fit- ted to the car, it may be necessary to use different lug bolts. Have the defective tire repaired and balanced at the earliest opportunity.
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Changing tires
7 Lift the new or spare tire into posi-
tion, secure by screwing at least two lug bolts into opposite sockets and remove the alignment tool.
8 Screw in the remaining lug bolts,
then tighten down all the lug bolts, working in a cross pattern.
9 Lower the vehicle, remove the jack and screw the cover back into the jack opening with the screwdriver. 10 Tighten the lug bolts, working in a
cross pattern.
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aTo ensure safety, have the lug bolts tested with a calibrated torque wrench (torque specification is 72 lbs-ft/ 100 Nm) at the earliest opportunity. If you have mounted a new wheel (e.g., the spare tire) for the first time, check the lug nut torque after approx. 600 miles (1,000 km).c 11 Mount wheel cover. Position the
wheel cover with the valve opening over the valve stem in the rim and press with both hands starting from the valve stem and moving around the entire circumference of the wheel cover.
Battery
The battery is located behind the right- side trim panel in the luggage compart- ment. A separate positive terminal in the engine compartment is available for jump-starting (also refer to page 153). Only certain battery types may be used on the BMW convertible. Consult your BMW Retailer for details. The battery is maintenance-free, mean- ing that the electrolyte will normally last for the life of the battery. Should the electrolyte drop to below the minimum level - e.g., during extend- ed operation in hot climates - add dis- tilled water (no acid!). Electrolyte level: Up to the "MAX" mark on the outside of the battery in each cell, approx. 0.2 inches (5 mm) above the top of the plates. Keep the top of the battery clean and dry.
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Symbols You will find the following symbols on your car battery. To avoid injury, please observe the corresponding precautions whenever you work with or near the battery.
Before working with the battery, read the following:
R Wear eye protection. Avoid let-
ting acid or lead particles come into contact with your eyes, your
skin or your clothing.
ated when the battery is charged.
V A highly-explosive gas is gener- W If you happen to get acid in your
eyes, rinse thoroughly for sev- eral minutes with clear water.
Then consult a physician immediately. If you get acid spray on your skin or cloth- ing, apply soap immediately to neutral- ize the acid, then rinse with plenty of water. If electrolyte is accidentally ingested, consult a physician immedi- ately.
X To protect the casing against
ultraviolet radiation, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
A discharged battery can freeze; always store the battery in areas where the temperature remains above freezing.
S Battery acid is extremely corro-
sive. Wear eye protection and protective gloves. Do not tilt the
battery; acid could emerge from the ventilation openings.
away from batteries and battery acid.
T Ensure that children keep well U Never allow sparks or open
flame, and do not smoke in the vicinity of the battery. Avoid sparks from electrical cables and equipment. Never short-circuit the bat- tery terminals. There is a danger of injury from powerful sparks.
On vehicles with a connecting point in the engine compartment, it is easiest to charge the battery by using this con- necting point (positive pole), and a ground in the engine compartment (refer to "Jump-starting" on page 153). If you are planning to remove the vehi- cle from service for more than four weeks, you should disconnect the bat- tery at the negative terminal. If you intend to store your car for longer than six weeks: remove the battery, charge it and store it in a cool (but frost- free) room. Recharge the battery after three months at the latest, as it will oth- erwise be damaged beyond use. Every time the battery is discharged, espe- cially over extended periods, its service life is reduced.
ABring used batteries to an autho- rized collection point or a BMW Re- tailer. Always maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and stor- age. Secure the battery against tilting when transporting.c aStorage periods during which the battery is disconnected are not taken into consideration by the Service Inter- val Display for changing the brake fluid. Therefore, make sure that the brake fluid is changed every two years at the latest, regardless of the display. Additional notes: refer to page 128.c
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Battery
Removal and installation aDo not disconnect the battery cable from its terminal while the engine is running, as the resulting voltage surge would destroy the vehicle's electronic systems.c When disconnecting, start with the neg- ative terminal, then proceed to the pos- itive side. Unscrew the battery retaining clamp. When installing the battery, connect the positive terminal first, then proceed to the negative pole. aWhen installing, always ensure that the battery is properly mounted. Otherwise it will not be sufficiently secured in an accident.c Charging the battery Always ensure that the engine is off before recharging an installed battery. aTo avoid short circuits, always disconnect the cable from the battery's negative terminal before working on the electrical system.c
A list of the fuses with their respective ampere ratings and the equipment in their circuits is provided in the fuse box lid. aDo not patch burned out fuses or replace them with fuses of a different color or ampere rating, since this could cause an overload on an electrical wire and lead to fire in the vehicle.c If the fuse continues to burn through, refer the problem to a BMW Retailer for repair.
Fuses
If an electrical device fails, switch it off and check the fuse. The fuse box (electrical distribution center) with spare fuses, relays and plastic tweezers, is located on the left- hand side of the engine compartment. d Press the retaining flap in and lift off
the cover.
d Remove the fuse of the defective
consumer from the socket with the plastic tweezers.
d If the fuse is burned through (the
metal wire will have melted and sep- arated), replace it with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.
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Manual activation in the event of electrical failure
Unlock tank filler door Pull the handle with the fuel pump sym- bol on the right trim panel in the lug- gage compartment.
Sliding/tilt sunroof d Press out the interior lamp with a
screwdriver at the left recess.
d Remove the cover panel. d Remove the Allen wrench from the
onboard tool kit, insert it in the hexa- gon head (arrow 1) and turn the slid- ing/tilt sunroof in the desired direction.
bTurning is easier if the plug (arrow 2) is pulled out beforehand.c Have the malfunction rectified by your BMW Retailer at the earliest opportu- nity.
Jump-starting
Never use spray starter fluids to start the engine. When the battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your car with power from the battery in a second vehicle. Always use jumper cables with fully insulated handles on the terminal clamps. aWhen the engine is running, con- tact with electrical conductors and com- ponents is dangerous and can be fatal.c Carefully observe the following instruc- tions to avoid personal injury as well as damage to one or both vehicles: 1 Ensure that the battery on the sup-
port vehicle is also rated at 12 volts, and that the capacity (Ah) is roughly comparable (printed on casing).
2 Leave your battery connected to the
car's electrical system.
3 The bodies of the two vehicles must
not touch, or a short circuit could result.
4 Start by connecting the positive ter-
minal of both batteries with a jumper cable. If the battery of the BMW is not installed in the engine compartment, a supplementary positive terminal is provided in the engine compartment (the cover is marked "+", remove by pulling tab, see arrow 1 in illustration). Then connect up the batteries' nega- tive poles. Attach the cable to either the support vehicle's negative battery terminal, or to a suitable ground on its engine or bodywork. On the BMW there is a special nut, refer to arrow 2; the nut might also be located further forward, on the suspension strut dome.
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aObserve the same sequence for connecting the jumper cables when helping other vehicles; this will help pre- vent sparks from being generated at the battery.c 5 If the battery on the support vehicle is
weak, start the engine and let it run. Start the engine on the vehicle need- ing the jump-start, and allow it to run as usual. If necessary repeat the attempt to start after a few minutes; this allows for current intake by the discharged battery. Before disconnecting the jumper cables from your BMW, turn on the lamps, rear window defroster and highest blower speed to prevent a voltage surge at the voltage regulator. Then disconnect the jumper cables in reverse sequence.
Depending on the cause of the fault, recharge the battery.
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Towing the vehicle
Towing
Tow fittings The screw-in tow fitting is stored in the onboard tool kit; ensure that it remains with the vehicle at all times. It can be screwed in to either the front or the rear of the vehicle and is intended for towing only on a roadway. Access to tow sockets Front: Pry out the cover with a screwdriver.
Towing with a commercial tow truck Never use sling-type equipment to transport the vehicle. Use wheel lifts or transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck. Please observe all applicable national, state, provincial and local towing laws. aNever allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.c
Rear: Pry out the cover with a screwdriver. aEnsure that the tow fitting is screwed in tightly.c Vehicles with automatic transmission: d Selector lever on N. Towing speed: maximum 30 mph (50 km/h). Towing distance: maximum 30 miles (50 km). aThe steering and brakes are with- out power assist when the engine is off. This means that increased effort is re- quired for steering and braking.c
Airbags 156
Automatic Stability Controlplus Traction (ASC+T) 156
Radio reception 157
Safety belt tensioner 157155
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Airbags
Deceleration sensors continuously monitor the physical forces acting upon the vehicle. If a frontal impact results in deceleration, for which the protection afforded by safety belts no longer suf- fices, the gas generators of the driver's and the passenger's airbags ignite simultaneously. The passenger's air- bag is activated only when a special sensor indicates that the front passen- ger's seat is occupied. In the event of a severe side impact the side airbag* is activated on the side on which the impact occurred. The airbags, which are under the cover of the steering wheel, in the instrument panel or the side trim panels of the front doors, are deployed and inflated by the gas within a few milliseconds. In the process they tear or push apart the pro-
grammed separation points in their upholstered covers. Because the inflation process must be virtually instantaneous, it is necessarily accompanied by a certain amount of ignition and inflation noise. The gas which the system employs to inflate the airbag is not dangerous, and the asso- ciated smoke is quickly dissipated. The entire process is completed within one twentieth of a second.
ASC+T*
Automatic Stability Control plus Trac- tion helps maintain stable and con- trolled vehicle response by inhibiting slip at the drive wheels. The system employs special sensors to monitor wheelspeed and relay the data to the system's electronic control unit, which uses this information to calculate slip rates at the individual wheels. Depending on the driving situation, two forms of remedial action can then be taken by the system: it reacts to slip- page caused by large amounts of excess torque by instructing the engine management system to reduce power output. As a supplementary measure, the system will also respond to an especially pronounced tendency to- ward traction loss at either of the drive wheels with automatic individual appli- cation of the affected wheel's brakes. This achieves a locking action compa- rable with a controlled limited-slip dif- ferential. This brake action is active up to 25 mph (40 km/h). From 25 mph (40 km/h) upward, a diminished brake action improves the traction up to 60 mph (100 km/h).
Radio reception
Safety belt tensioner
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Although numerous factors combine to impose inherent limitations on the reception quality available from mobile radios, specially designed systems can be employed to minimize their effects: The Antenna Diversity system employs several FM antennas integrated within the rear window to provide three sepa- rate sources for receiving broadcast waves. An integral processor automati- cally selects the antenna with the best FM reception quality at any given time. Because the ongoing antenna selection process is completed within millisec- onds, it remains inaudible to the radio listener.
The safety belt tensioner responds to collisions by tightening the belts to ensure that occupants remain firmly positioned in their seats. A gas-pres- sure system retracts the buckle assem- bly to tension the shoulder and lap belts within fractions of a second, preventing the driver and passenger from slipping forward.
AM provides substantially longer recep- tion ranges than FM. AM broadcast sig- nals, propagated at ground level in the form of surface waves, are also reflected from the ionosphere as atmospheric waves. Frequency-modulation (FM) provides substantially better sound quality than AM. However, because FM transmis- sions rely on line-of-sight broadcast waves, their effective reception range is limited.
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Engine specifications 160
Dimensions 161
Weights 163
Capacities 166
Electrical system 167
Drive belts 167159
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160 Engine specifications
Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum output
at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed Compression ratio Stroke Bore Fuel-injection system
cu.in (cmm)
hp kW rpm lb-ft (Nm) rpm
in. (mm) in. (mm)
BMW 323is Coupe BMW 323i Convertible
BMW 318i Sedan BMW 318is Coupe BMW 318i Convertible 115.6 (1,895) 138
103
6,000
133 (180) 4,300
10
3.29 (83.5) 3.35 (85) Digital-electronic engine-management system152.2 (2,494) 168
125
5,500
181 (245) 3,950
10.5
2.95 (75) 3.31 (84)BMW 328i Sedan BMW 328is Coupe BMW 328i Convertible 170.4 (2,793) 190
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5,300
206 (280) 3,950
10.2
3.31 (84) 3.31 (84)Dimensions
Length Width Height (unloaded) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Minimum turning circle D
Length Width Height (unloaded) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Minimum turning circle D
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) ft. (m)
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) ft. (m)
BMW 318i Sedan 174.5
66.9
54.8
106.3
55.8
56.3
35.4(4,433) (1,698) (1,393) (2,700) (1,418) (1,431) (10.8)
BMW 318is Coupe 174.5
67.3
53.8
106.3
55.4
55.9
35.4BMW 323is Coupe 174.5
67.3
53.8
106.3
55.4
55.9
35.4(4,433) (1,710) (1,366) (2,700) (1,408) (1,421) (10.8)
(4,433) (1,710) (1,366) (2,700) (1,408) (1,421) (10.8)
BMW 318i Convertible 174.5
67.3
53.1
106.3
55.4
55.9
35.4BMW 323i Convertible 174.5
67.3
53.1
106.3
55.4
55.9
35.4(4,433) (1,710) (1,348) (2,700) (1,408) (1,421) (10.8)
(4,433) (1,710) (1,348) (2,700) (1,408) (1,421) (10.8)
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Dimensions
Length Width Height (unloaded) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Minimum turning circle D
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) ft. (m)
BMW 328i Sedan 174.5
66.9
54.8
106.3
55.4
55.9
35.4(4,433) (1,698) (1,393) (2,700) (1,408) (1,421) (10.8)
BMW 328is Coupe 174.5
67.3
53.8
106.3
55.4
55.9
35.4(4,433) (1,710) (1,366) (2,700) (1,408) (1,421) (10.8)
BMW 328i Convertible 174.5
67.3
53.1
106.3
55.4
55.9
35.4(4,433) (1,710) (1,348) (2,700) (1,408) (1,421) (10.8)
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BMW 318i Sedan
BMW 318is Coupe
BMW 318i Convertible
lbs (kg) lbs (kg)
Vehicle weight empty (including driver, ready for operation, with full tank of fuel, options not included) with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Maximum payload Approved roof load capacity Never exceed either the approved axle weights or the gross vehicle weight. Luggage compartment capacity
lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg)
cu. ft. (liter)
2,954 (1,340) 3,042 (1,380)
3,924 (1,780) 4,012 (1,820) 1,830 (830) 2,304 (1,045) 970 (440) 165 (75)
15.4 (435)
2,987 (1,355) 3,075 (1,395)
3,153 (1,430) 3,230 (1,465)
3,957 (1,795) 4,045 (1,835)
1,830 (830) 2,337 (1,060) 970 (440) 165 (75)
3,990 (1,810) 4,068 (1,845)
1,830 (830) 2,348 (1,065) 838 (380) 88 (40)
14.3 (405)
8.1 (230)
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lbs (kg) lbs (kg)
Vehicle weight, empty (incl. driver, ready for operation, with full tank of fuel, options not included) with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Maximum payload Approved roof load capacity Never exceed either the approved axle weights or the gross vehicle weight. Luggage compartment capacity
lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg) lbs (kg)
cu. ft. (liter)
BMW 323is Coupe
BMW 323i Convertible
3,075 (1,395) 3,175 (1,440)
3,296 (1,495) 3,373 (1,530)
4,045 (1,835) 4,145 (1,880)
1,929 (875) 2,337 (1,060) 970 (440) 165 (75)
