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BMW 2009 328 User Manual

BMW 2009 328
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The Ultimate
Driving Machine
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
ba8_E9091_cic.book Seite 1 Mittwoch, 29. Oktober 2008 2:59 14
Contents
A - Z
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 099 - © 10/08 BMW AG

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BMW 2009 328 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBMW
Model2009 328
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

At a glance

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Identification and function of controls and displays located around the steering wheel.

Instrument cluster

Detailed explanation of the instrument cluster and its indicators.

Around the center console: controls and displays

Identification and function of controls and displays on the center console.

iDrive

Controls

Introduction to the iDrive controller and its basic functions.

Buttons on the controller

Functions of the buttons on the iDrive controller for menu navigation and operation.

Letters and numbers

How to enter letters and numbers using the iDrive system.

Voice activation system

The concept

Introduction to the voice activation system and how it transforms oral commands into control signals.

Saying commands

Instructions on how to activate and use voice commands for vehicle operation.

Opening and closing

Remote control

Information about the vehicle's remote control for locking and unlocking.

Personal Profile

How to personalize vehicle settings and preferences for different users.

Central locking system

How the central locking system functions to lock and unlock doors and the luggage compartment.

Alarm system*

The concept

Overview of the vehicle alarm system's response to unauthorized entry or theft attempts.

Convenient access*

The concept

Explanation of how convenient access allows entry without the remote control.

Windows

Opening, closing

Step-by-step guide on opening and closing electric windows.

Pinch protection system

How the pinch protection system works to prevent injuries during window closing.

Sedan: glass roof*, electric

Raising

How to raise the glass roof and sliding visor.

Adjustments

Sitting safely

Importance of correct seating position for safety and efficiency of safety systems.

Head restraint

How to adjust head restraints for optimal neck injury prevention in an accident.

Seats

Manual adjustment

Step-by-step guide for manually adjusting the driver's seat position for safety.

Backrest

How to adjust the backrest and lumbar support for comfort and support.

Heated seats*

Seat and mirror memory*

Storing

How to store preferred driver's seat and mirror positions for recall.

Safety belts

Closing

How to correctly fasten and close the safety belt.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

Information about exterior mirrors, including convexity and automatic curb monitor.

Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Guidelines on the safest seating positions for children in the vehicle.

Exception for front passenger seat

Conditions and precautions for using child restraints on the front passenger seat.

Driving

Ignition lock

How to insert and remove the remote control from the ignition lock.

Start/stop button

How to use the start/stop button to turn the ignition and engine on or off.

Switching off the engine

Procedures for switching off the engine for manual and automatic transmissions.

Reverse gear

How to select reverse gear safely when the vehicle is stationary.

Cruise control*

The concept

Explanation of how cruise control maintains a set speed on the road.

Maintaining current speed

How to store and maintain the current speed using the cruise control lever.

Active cruise control*

The concept

Explanation of active cruise control, which maintains speed and distance to vehicles ahead.

System limitations

Detailed explanation of the physical and operational limitations of active cruise control.

Everything under control

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

How to view and reset odometer, display time and outside temperature.

Computer

Information about the trip computer and its display functions.

Check Control

System that monitors vehicle functions and alerts to malfunctions.

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

How the Park Distance Control system assists with parking maneuvers.

Driving stability control systems

Systems that help maintain vehicle stability in adverse driving conditions.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM*

System for detecting tire pressure loss.

Airbags

Protective action

Safety precautions and warnings related to airbags and their components.

Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

How to operate parking lamps and low-beam headlamps.

Automatic headlamp control*

How the automatic headlamp control adjusts lights based on ambient conditions.

Climate

Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows

How to direct airflow towards the windshield and side windows.

Automatic climate control

How to operate the automatic climate control system for optimal comfort.

Practical interior accessories

Integrated universal remote control*

How to program and use the integrated universal remote control for devices like garage doors.

Digital compass*

Information on the digital compass and its settings.

USB interface for data transmission

How to use the USB interface for importing/exporting data and connecting devices.

Things to remember when driving

Break-in period

Instructions for the initial break-in period to ensure optimal vehicle life and economy.

Drive defensively

Tips for defensive driving to improve fuel economy and reduce wear.

Cargo loading

Determining loading limit

How to calculate the vehicle's maximum permissible load capacity for cargo and luggage.

Navigation

Navigation system*

General information

Overview of the navigation system's capabilities for positioning and guidance.

Destination entry

How to enter destinations into the navigation system.

Destination guidance

Route

General information about available route views during destination guidance.

Changing route criteria

How to influence calculated routes by selecting criteria like route type and avoidance options.

What to do if …

The current position cannot be displayed?

Troubleshooting steps when the current position cannot be displayed.

Entertainment

On/off and tone

Buttons near the CD player

How to control sound output, volume, eject CD, and change radio band using CD player buttons.

Opening the tone settings

How to access and adjust tone settings like treble, bass, balance, and fader.

Radio

Selecting a station

How to select radio stations using buttons or iDrive.

Presets

How to store and delete radio stations in presets.

Satellite radio*

Enabling or disabling channels

How to enable or disable satellite radio channels through phone activation.

CD player and CD changer*

CD/DVD playback

How to insert and play CDs and DVDs, including supported formats.

Audio CDs

How to select desired tracks for audio CD playback.

Music collection

Storing music

How to store music tracks from CDs and DVDs into the vehicle's music collection.

Playing music

How to search for and play music tracks from the collection.

AUX-IN port

Connecting

How to connect an external audio device to the AUX-IN port for playback.

USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface*

Connectable devices

Overview of connectable devices like iPod, phones, and USB devices for audio playback.

Starting audio playback

How to start audio playback from connected USB devices.

Communications

Telephone*

The concept

Overview of the telephone system and its operation via iDrive, steering wheel, or voice commands.

Unpairing the mobile phone from the vehicle

How to remove a paired mobile phone from the vehicle's Bluetooth list.

Adjusting volume

How to adjust the volume for the hands-free system and other audio sources.

Contacts

New contact

How to create a new contact entry with address and phone number.

Displaying contacts

How to display contacts from the vehicle and mobile phone in alphabetical order.

BMW Assist

Concierge service*

How to use Concierge service for information, phone numbers, and addresses.

Roadside Assistance

How to contact BMW Roadside Assistance for breakdown assistance.

TeleService Diagnosis*

How TeleService Diagnosis transmits vehicle data for diagnostic purposes.

Settings

Suppressing cookies

How to suppress cookies in the browser settings.

Mobility

Refueling

Fuel filler door

How to open and close the fuel filler door and manually release it.

Gasoline engine: required fuel

Required fuel types and octane ratings for gasoline engines.

BMW Advanced Diesel

Warming the system

How the system warms up after starting a cold engine with automatic transmission.

Having diesel exhaust fluid refilled

Instructions on refilling diesel exhaust fluid in exceptional cases.

Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressures

Importance of checking tire pressure for safety, comfort, and vehicle stability.

Run-Flat Tires

Identification and characteristics of Run-Flat Tires.

Under the hood

Hood

How to release and open the engine hood.

Important parts of the engine compartment

Identification of key components located in the engine compartment.

Engine oil

Diesel engine: checking engine oil level

Step-by-step guide to checking the engine oil level for diesel engines.

Gasoline engine: checking engine oil level

How to check engine oil level using the electronic monitor and instrument cluster display.

Coolant

Checking coolant level

How to check and refill the coolant level safely.

Maintenance

BMW Maintenance System

Overview of the BMW Maintenance System for optimizing vehicle upkeep and costs.

Care

Exterior care

Guidelines for washing the vehicle and using automatic car washes.

Replacing components

Onboard tool kit

Location of the onboard tool kit in Sedan and Sports Wagon models.

Lamps and bulbs

Information on replacing various vehicle lamps and bulbs.

Turn signals, front

How to replace the front turn signal bulbs.

Fuses

Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency Request*

How to send an Emergency Request using the SOS button and BMW Assist.

Jump starting

Procedures and safety precautions for jump-starting the vehicle's battery.

Technical data

Engine data

Key engine specifications for different models, including displacement and power output.

Dimensions

Vehicle dimensions and turning circle specifications.

Weights

Information on vehicle weight limits and capacities.

Short commands for the voice activation system

Useful short commands

Common voice commands for controlling CD/Multimedia, Radio, and other systems.

CD/Multimedia

Voice commands for controlling CD/DVD playback and music collection.

Navigation

Voice commands for operating the navigation system, including map and route functions.

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