BMW 335XI 2008 (02) PDF Document

The buttons on the steering wheel of your BMW 335XI 2008 control various audio, communication, and vehicle functions:

Telephone Functions:

• Press briefly: Accept or end a call, start dialing a selected number, or redial if no number is selected.

• Press and hold: Redial the last number.

Audio and Navigation Functions:

• Volume: Adjust the audio volume up or down.

• Arrow buttons: Change the radio station or select a music track.

• Thumbwheel: Scroll through the phone book or lists with stored phone numbers.

Programmable Buttons:

• Two buttons (often marked with a diamond or star symbol) are individually programmable to perform functions like muting audio, controlling navigation voice instructions, or switching audio sources.

Voice Command:

• A button with a face icon activates the voice command system.

The iDrive system in your BMW 335XI 2008 is operated using the central controller. Here are the basic operations:

1. Move the controller: Push the controller forward, backward, left, or right to navigate between menus and fields on the Control Display.

2. Turn the controller: Rotate the controller clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through lists or adjust settings like temperature or volume.

3. Push the controller: Press down on the controller to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a setting.

The MENU button next to the controller opens the main start menu, giving you access to Communication, Navigation, Entertainment, and Climate functions.

The voice command system in your BMW 335XI 2008 allows you to control various vehicle systems without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

Activating the System:

1. Press the voice command button on the steering wheel.

2. An acoustic signal and a symbol on the Control Display will indicate the system is ready for a command.

3. Say the command clearly. The command will appear on the display.

General Tips for Voice Commands:

• Speak commands and digits smoothly at a normal volume, avoiding pauses or strong emphasis.

• Keep doors, windows, and the glass roof closed to minimize outside noise.

• Avoid other ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking.

• To hear a list of possible commands for the current menu, say “Options”.

• To get assistance, say “Help”.

• To cancel a command, press the voice command button again or say “Cancel”.

The remote control for your BMW 335XI 2008 does more than just lock and unlock the doors. It is linked to the Personal Profile system, which stores individual settings for up to three different drivers.

Personal Profile:

When you unlock the vehicle, it recognizes the specific remote control being used and automatically adjusts various settings to your saved preferences. These settings include:

• Seat and exterior mirror positions

• Programmable memory key assignments

• Automatic climate control settings

• Audio volume and tone controls

• Central locking and lighting preferences

• Display settings for the clock, date, and units of measure

Remote Control Buttons:

• Unlock Button: Press once to unlock. The interior and welcome lamps will turn on. You can configure it to unlock only the driver’s door or all doors via the iDrive menu.

• Lock Button: Press to lock the vehicle and arm the anti-theft and alarm systems.

• Trunk Button: Press and hold for about one second to unlock and open the luggage compartment lid.

The battery in the remote is rechargeable and charges automatically when it is in the ignition lock while driving.

Operating the Windows:

The window switches are located on the driver’s door armrest.

• Press to the first resistance point: The window opens as long as you hold the switch.

• Press beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically. Pressing it again stops the movement.

• Pull the switch: The window closes. The automatic closing function works similarly.

The rear windows on convertible models do not close automatically for safety reasons.

Operating the Convertible Retractable Hardtop:

The switch for the hardtop is located in the center console.

• Before Operating: Ensure the vehicle is stationary, the luggage compartment lid is closed, and the cargo bay partition is folded down and engaged.

• To Open: Pull and hold the switch. The windows will lower, and the hardtop will retract and store in the luggage compartment.

• To Close: Push and hold the switch. The hardtop will close and lock into place. The windows will then close.

Releasing the switch at any time will interrupt the opening or closing sequence. The process can be resumed by pressing or pulling the switch again.

For your safety, never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving.

Electrical Seat Adjustment:

The controls are located on the side of the seat cushion.

• Longitudinal direction: Slide the entire switch forward or backward.

• Height: Move the entire switch up or down.

• Backrest Angle: Tilt the upper part of the switch forward or backward.

• Lumbar Support: Press the front/rear of the circular button to increase/decrease curvature. Press the top/bottom to move the support up/down.

• Backrest Width: Press the front or rear of the switch to decrease or increase the width of the side bolsters.

Manual Seat Adjustment:

• Longitudinal direction: Pull the lever under the front of the seat cushion and slide the seat to the desired position.

• Height: Pull the lever on the side of the seat cushion and apply or release your weight to lower or raise the seat.

• Backrest: Pull the lever on the side of the seat and lean forward or backward.

The memory function allows you to store and recall two different positions for the driver’s seat and exterior mirrors.

Storing a Position:

1. Switch on the ignition or radio readiness.

2. Adjust the driver’s seat and exterior mirrors to your desired positions.

3. Press the “MEMORY” button on the side of the seat. The LED in the button will light up.

4. Within a few seconds, press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2). The LED will go out, and the position is stored.

Recalling a Position:

• Convenience Mode: With the driver’s door open or radio readiness on, briefly press the desired memory button (1 or 2). The seat and mirrors will move to the stored position. The process stops if you press any seat adjustment switch.

• Safety Mode: With the driver’s door closed and the ignition on, press and hold the desired memory button (1 or 2) until the adjustment process is complete.

Automatic Call-up with Remote Control:

The last used seat position is automatically stored for the remote control currently in use. You can configure the system via iDrive to automatically recall this position when the vehicle is unlocked or when the driver’s door is opened.

Your BMW 335XI 2008 is equipped with an automatic transmission with Steptronic.

Selector Lever Positions:

• P (Park): Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.

• R (Reverse): Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

• N (Neutral): Idle position, for use in a car wash, for example.

• D (Drive): The standard position for normal driving. All forward gears are shifted automatically.

To move the lever out of P or N, you must depress the brake pedal (shiftlock).

Sport Program and Manual Mode (M/S):

1. From position D, move the selector lever to the left into the M/S gate.

2. The Sport program is activated (indicated by “DS” in the instrument cluster), providing more performance-oriented shifting.

3. To shift manually, push the lever forward for a downshift or pull it backward for an upshift. The current gear (M1 to M6) will be displayed.

4. To return to automatic mode, move the lever back to the right into position D.

Shift Paddles on the Steering Wheel:

You can also shift manually using the paddles on the steering wheel.

• Pull either paddle to shift up.

• Push either paddle to shift down.

Using the paddles while in D will temporarily switch the transmission to manual mode.

Your BMW 335XI 2008 is equipped with Active Cruise Control, which maintains a set speed and a pre-selected distance from a vehicle ahead.

Activating and Setting Speed:

1. Briefly press the lever on the steering column forward (arrow 1) or pull it backward (arrow 2) at a speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

2. The current speed is stored and maintained. A lamp on the speedometer indicates the set speed.

Adjusting Speed:

• To increase speed: Briefly press the lever forward. Each press increases the speed by approx. 1 mph.

• To decrease speed: Briefly pull the lever backward. Each pull decreases the speed by approx. 1 mph.

• To accelerate/decelerate more significantly: Press or pull the lever past the resistance point and hold it until the desired speed is reached.

Adjusting Following Distance:

• Use the thumbwheel (arrow 5) on the lever to select one of four following distances. Pressing it down increases the distance, and pressing it up decreases the distance. The selected distance is shown in the instrument cluster.

Deactivating Cruise Control:

• Briefly push the lever up or down (arrow 3).

• The system also deactivates automatically when you brake, activate DTC, or if the speed drops below 20 mph.

Resuming:

• Press the button on the end of the lever (arrow 4) to resume the last stored speed and distance setting.

Park Distance Control (PDC) assists you when maneuvering in tight spaces by providing acoustic and visual warnings of objects behind the vehicle.

How it Works:

• Activation: The system activates automatically when you engage reverse gear with the engine running or ignition on.

• Deactivation: The system switches off automatically after driving forward approximately 165 ft (50 m) or exceeding a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h).

• Acoustic Signals: As you approach an object, an intermittent tone sounds. The closer you get, the shorter the intervals between tones. A continuous tone sounds when an object is less than 1 ft (30 cm) away.

Visual Warning (via iDrive):

You can enable a visual display on the Control Display that shows the distance to objects.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the controller to open the i-menu.

3. Select “Settings” and press the controller.

4. Select “Vehicle / Tires” and press the controller.

5. Turn the controller until “PDC” is selected and press the controller.

6. Select “PDC display on” and press the controller.

The display will now appear on the screen whenever PDC is active.

Your BMW 335XI 2008 is equipped with several systems to enhance stability and safety in adverse driving conditions:

• ABS (Antilock Brake System): Prevents the wheels from locking during hard braking, allowing you to maintain steering control.

• DBC (Dynamic Brake Control): Automatically provides maximum brake boost during rapid braking applications to achieve the shortest possible stopping distance.

• DSC (Dynamic Stability Control): Helps maintain a safe course by preventing the drive wheels from spinning during acceleration and counteracting unstable driving conditions (like swerving) by reducing engine output and applying brakes to individual wheels.

• DTC (Dynamic Traction Control): A version of DSC that allows for more wheel slip, optimizing forward traction in special conditions like deep snow or on loose ground. It can be activated by briefly pressing the DTC button.

• xDrive: The four-wheel-drive system that works with DSC to optimize traction and dynamics by variably distributing power between the front and rear axles based on road conditions.

• HDC (Hill Descent Control): An assistant for steep downhill gradients that automatically controls your speed, making it easier to manage handling.

Your BMW 335XI 2008 is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) that checks the inflation pressure of all four tires.

Indication of a Flat Tire:

If there is a significant loss of pressure, warning lamps in the instrument cluster will illuminate in yellow and red, an acoustic signal will sound, and a message will appear on the Control Display.

What to do:

1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph (80 km/h).

2. Avoid sudden braking or steering maneuvers.

3. Since your vehicle has Run-Flat Tires, you can continue driving for a limited distance. Your possible remaining range depends on the vehicle’s load. With a light load, you may be able to drive up to 155 miles (250 km).

Resetting the System:

You must reset (initialize) the TPM system each time a tire’s inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel has been changed. This establishes the correct pressures as the new target values to be monitored.

1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Go to “Settings” -> “Vehicle / Tires” -> “TPM”.

4. Select “Reset” and press the controller.

5. Select “Yes” and press the controller.

6. Start to drive. The tires will appear gray on the display with the message “Resetting TPM…”. After a few minutes of driving, the tires will turn green, indicating the system reset is complete.

The automatic climate control system maintains your desired interior temperature.

• AUTO Program: Press the AUTO button for the most efficient and comfortable operation. The system will automatically control air distribution, air flow rate, and temperature for almost all conditions.

• Temperature: Use the knobs to set individual temperatures for the driver’s and front passenger’s sides.

• Air Flow Rate: Press the buttons with the fan icon to manually increase or decrease the blower speed.

• Air Distribution: Press the buttons with arrows pointing to the windshield, body, or footwell to manually direct airflow. Automatic distribution is deactivated when you do this.

• Defrosting: Press the button with the windshield icon to quickly defrost and clear condensation from the windshield and front side windows.

• Recirculated-Air Mode: Press the button with the car and circular arrow icon to switch between fresh air, automatic recirculated-air (AUC), and permanent recirculated-air modes.

• Cooling Function: Press the button with the snowflake icon to switch the air conditioning on or off manually.

Most settings can also be adjusted through the “Climate” menu in the iDrive system.

You can enter a destination in your BMW 335XI 2008’s navigation system using several methods via the iDrive controller.

Entering an Address Manually:

1. Press the MENU button, then move the controller to the right to select “Navigation”.

2. Select “New destination” and press the controller.

3. Select “Enter address” and press the controller.

4. Select Country/State: Select “State / Province” and choose the correct region from the list.

5. Enter Town/City or Zip Code: Select “Town / City”. Use the controller to turn and select letters or numbers, and press to confirm each one. As you type, the system will narrow down the list of possible locations. Select the correct town/city from the list.

6. Enter Street: Select “Street” and enter the street name in the same way.

7. Enter House Number: Select “House number” and enter the specific address number.

8. Once the address is complete, select “Start route guidance” to begin navigation immediately, or “Add to destination list” to save it for later.

You can control the radio in your BMW 335XI 2008 using the buttons on the center console or through the iDrive system.

Using iDrive:

1. Press the MENU button and move the controller backward to select “Entertainment”.

2. Select the desired waveband (“FM” or “AM”). The last listened-to station will play.

Changing Stations:

• Turn the controller to scroll through your stored preset stations.

• Press the arrow buttons on the center console to seek the next available station.

Storing Stations:

1. Tune to the desired station.

2. In the “Entertainment” menu, select “Set”.

3. Select “Store” and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller to select an available memory location (“Preset”) and press the controller to save the station.

You can also store stations on the programmable memory keys (numbered buttons below the CD drive) by tuning to a station and pressing and holding the desired key for more than 2 seconds.

Your BMW 335XI 2008 can play standard audio CDs and CDs with compressed audio files (MP3s).

Playing a CD from the In-dash Player:

1. Insert a CD into the upper slot in the center console. The CD will be pulled in automatically.

2. Playback will start automatically if the audio system is on.

3. To select the CD player if another source is active, navigate to the “Entertainment” menu in iDrive and select “CD”.

Playing a CD from the CD Changer:

1. The CD changer is located in the luggage compartment. Load the magazine with up to six CDs.

2. In the iDrive “Entertainment” menu, select “CD”.

3. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top, where the CDs are listed (e.g., CD 1, CD 2). Select the desired CD to begin playback.

Selecting Tracks:

• Press the arrow buttons on the center console to skip to the next or previous track.

• In iDrive, turn the controller to highlight a track and press to play.

For compressed audio files, you can also navigate through folders/directories using the controller.

You can play audio from external devices like MP3 players, iPods, or USB sticks through your BMW 335XI 2008’s sound system.

Connecting the Device:

The ports are located inside the center armrest.

• AUX-In Port: Use a standard 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRS audio cable to connect the headphone or line-out port of your device to the AUX-In port.

• USB Port: Connect your USB device (MP3 player, USB stick, or iPod with the appropriate adapter) to the USB port. When connecting a USB device for the first time, the vehicle will read and store the track information, which may take some time.

Starting Audio Playback:

1. Switch on your audio device.

2. Press the MENU button on the iDrive controller.

3. Move the controller backward to select “Entertainment”.

4. Turn the controller to highlight “AUX” and press it.

5. Select either “AUX IN” or “USB” (or the name of your device if it is recognized).

Playback will begin. With a USB device, you can use the iDrive controller to browse playlists, artists, and tracks directly on the Control Display.

You can pair your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with your BMW 335XI 2008 to make and receive calls through the hands-free system.

Pairing your Phone:

1. Switch on the ignition in your vehicle.

2. On your mobile phone, turn on Bluetooth and make it discoverable.

3. In the iDrive system, navigate to “Settings” -> “Bluetooth” -> “Phone”.

4. Select “Pair new phone” and then “Start pairing”.

5. The Bluetooth name of your vehicle (e.g., “BMW 76002”) will be displayed. Simultaneously, search for Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone and select the vehicle’s name when it appears.

6. You will be prompted to enter a Bluetooth passkey (e.g., a 4-digit number of your choice) on both the iDrive system and your mobile phone. The passkeys must match.

7. Once confirmed, the phone will be paired, and its phone book will be transferred to the vehicle.

Making and Receiving Calls:

• To answer an incoming call, press the telephone button on the steering wheel or select “Accept” on the iDrive display.

• To end or reject a call, press the telephone button on the steering wheel or select the appropriate option in iDrive.

• To make a call, navigate to the “Communication” menu in iDrive. You can dial a number, select a contact from your phone book, or choose from recent call lists.

For optimal performance and engine life in your BMW 335XI 2008, it is important to use the correct fuel.

• Recommended Fuel: Super Premium Gasoline with an AKI (Anti-Knock Index) rating of 91 is highly recommended.

• Minimum Fuel Grade: You may use gasoline with a minimum AKI rating of 89. Using gasoline with this minimum rating may result in knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures, but this will not affect engine life.

Important Cautions:

• Do not use any gasoline with an AKI rating below 89, as this could cause engine damage.

• Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this will permanently damage the catalytic converter.

• Do not use E85 fuel (containing 85% ethanol) or any FlexFuel. This will damage the engine and fuel supply system.

It is also recommended to use high-quality, Top Tier Detergent Gasoline to avoid driveability issues.

Proper tire inflation is crucial for safety, handling, and tire longevity. Pressures should be checked when the tires are cold. The following table provides pressure specifications in psi for the BMW 335XI 2008 Coupe model.

Your BMW 335XI 2008 is equipped with an electronic oil-level monitor, so there is no traditional dipstick. For a precise measurement, the engine must be at normal operating temperature (i.e., after driving for at least 6.5 miles/10 km).

Checking via the Instrument Cluster:

1. With the engine running, push the button on the end of the turn signal lever up or down repeatedly until the oil can symbol and the word “OIL” appear in the display.

2. Press the button again. The system will check the oil level, which may take a few moments. The reading will then be displayed.

Checking via iDrive:

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Navigate to “Info sources” -> “Service Info” -> “Service requirements”.

3. Select “Engine oil level”. The oil level will be displayed.

Possible Displays and Meanings:

• OK: The oil level is correct.

• +1 qts: The oil level is at the minimum. Add up to 1 US quart (1 liter) of oil as soon as possible.

• > MAX: The oil level is too high. Do not continue driving to avoid engine damage and have the vehicle checked.

• INACTIVE: The oil level sensor is defective. Do not add oil; have the system checked.

If your BMW 335XI 2008 has a flat battery, you can jump-start it using another vehicle. Always use jumper cables with fully insulated clamps.

Preparation:

1. Ensure the other vehicle’s battery is 12 volts.

2. Position the vehicles so they do not touch each other.

3. Switch off the engines and any electrical accessories in both vehicles.

Connecting the Jumper Cables:

Your vehicle has a specific jump-starting terminal in the engine compartment that acts as the battery’s positive terminal.

1. Open the hood and locate the positive (+) jump-start terminal. It has a plastic cap marked with a “+” symbol. Pull the cap up to remove it.

2. Attach one clamp of the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting vehicle’s battery.

3. Attach the other clamp of the red (positive) cable to the positive (+) jump-start terminal of your BMW.

4. Attach one clamp of the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal of the assisting vehicle’s battery.

5. Attach the other clamp of the black (negative) cable to the special ground nut or another unpainted metal part of the engine block in your BMW, away from the battery.

Starting the Engine:

1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for a few minutes.

2. Attempt to start your BMW’s engine.

3. Once your engine is running, let both engines run for a few minutes.

4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence exactly.

The engine specifications for the BMW 335XI 2008 Coupe are as follows:

The weight and capacity specifications for the BMW 335XI 2008 Coupe are detailed below: