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Opening and closing:
Keys

Electronic vehicle

immobilizer

Central locking system

Opening and closing – from the

outside

Opening and closing – from the

inside

Luggage compartment lid

Luggage compartment

Alarm system

Electric power windows

The manual convertible top

The fully automatic convertible

top

Wind deflector

Adjusting:
Seats

Seat and mirror memory

Steering wheel

Mirrors

Car Memory, Key Memory

Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts

Airbags

Transporting children safely

Rollover protection system

Controls

Summary of Contents for 2001 325CI

Page 1: ...e Vehicle e guide ...

Page 2: ...325Ci 330Ci BMW recommends Castrol ...

Page 3: ...alue er s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It ay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important safety and maintenance information ual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet ls or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models mmend that you read this publication thoroughly W is covered by the following warranties hicle ...

Page 4: ...isely in order to avoid the possi bility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enables you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of information Indicates special equipment coun try spe...

Page 5: ...ndards combined with advanced state of the art technology For this reason it is possible that the features described in this Owner s Manual could differ from those on your vehicle Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data illustrations or descriptions in this Owner s Manual ...

Page 6: ...re optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman ship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW BMW cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle its operatio...

Page 7: ...ephone 201 307 4000 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 3...

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Page 9: ...Overview Controls and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 9n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview ...

Page 10: ...over protection system 67 Driving Steering Ignition lock 69 Starting the engine 69 Switching off the engine 70 Parking brake 71 Manual transmission 72 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73 Turn signal indicator Headlamp flasher 76 Washer Wiper system 76 Rear window defroster 78 Cruise control 79 Everything under control Odometer 81 Tachometer 81 Energy Control 81 Fuel temperature gauge 82 Cool...

Page 11: ...tion 134 Wheel and tire combinations 135 Winter tires 136 now chains 136 Approved wheel and tire specifications 137 Under the hood Hood 140 Engine compartment 142 Washer fluids 144 Washer nozzles 144 Engine oil 145 Coolant 147 Brake fluid 148 Vehicle Identification Number 149 Care and maintenance The BMW Maintenance System 150 Caring for your vehicle 151 Cleaning and care of the convertible top 15...

Page 12: ...ability Control DSC 189 dio reception 190 ety belt tensioner 190 erior rearview mirror with utomatic dimming eature 191 n sensor 191 e Pressure Control RDC 192 f diagnostics 192 lover protection system 193 non lamps 193 Engine data 196 Dimensions 197 Weights 198 Capacities 199 Electrical system 200 Drive belts 200 ...

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Page 15: ...ta Index Advanced technology 15n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview ckpit 16 trument cluster 18 icator and warning lamps 20 ltifunction steering wheel MFL 24 zard warning flashers 25 rning triangle 25 st aid kit 25 ueling 26 el specifications 27 e inflation pressure 27 Overview ...

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Page 19: ...r 81 Clock 84 Service Interval 82 dicator for computer eration using the turn signal lever er to page 83 Clock Outside temperature Average fuel consumption Range Average speed dicator for Check Control 83 ip odometer reset to zero 81 14 Indicator and warning lamps clock wise for Front fog lamps 23 Add washer fluid 22 Coolant level 23 Electronic Throttle Control EML 23 Service engine soon 22 You ca...

Page 20: ...nd top off as d If the oil level is correct contact the nearest BMW o not continue driving If you do the engine could be damaged e of inadequate lubrication Tire Pressure Control RDC In addition an acoustic signal is sounded a tire failure has occurred Reduce vehicle speed imme diately to stop the vehicle Avoid hard brake applications Do not oversteer For additional information refer to page 91 Br...

Page 21: ...en safety belts A warning signal will sound at me time Flashes if the backrest locked Lights up until the safety fastened dditional information on safety refer to page 60 Airbags Please have the system inspected by your BMW center dditional information refer to 61 189 Orange consult the nearest BMW center Automatic transmission Because of a malfunction the automatic transmission shifts only in the...

Page 22: ...rake warning lamp The indicator lamps remain on DSC and ADB DBC are d off via the button or are defec Please consult the nearest BMW center For additional information refer to page 88 DSC and ADB DBC indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models Add washer fluid The washer fluid is too low Top up the fluid at the earliest opportunity For additional information refer to page 144 Service Engine So...

Page 23: ...76 Cruise control Lights up when the cruise control is activated available for tion via the multifunction steering dditional information refer to 79 Front fog lamps Lights up whenever you switch on the front fog lamps dditional information refer to 94 Blue for your information High beams Comes on when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated For additional information refer to pag...

Page 24: ...station keys or scroll through hone listings Telephone scan forward or station keys or scroll through hone listings 6 Horn the entire surface functions as the horn 7 Cruise control activate stored setting resume 8 Cruise control store and acceler ate decelerate and store 9 Cruise control activate interrupt deactivate ...

Page 25: ...le The first aid kit is located under the passenger seat To open reach into the recess and pull the cover down To close raise the cover until it clicks into place Some of the articles in the first aid kit may be used within a limited time only For this reason check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly and replace any with passed dates You can purchase replacements in any drugstore o...

Page 26: ...out of the pipe during g s in premature pump shutoff will reduce the effect of the vapor ery system on the pump tank is full whenever the fuel shuts off the first time as is d for proper service pacity refer to page 199 Close the fuel cap carefully after refueling until a click is heard While closing be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap A loose or missing cap will activate...

Page 27: ...ire ure and ambient air temperature ications stated in the units usually n your country psi kilopascal ehicles with Tire Pressure Control correcting the tire inflation pres reactivate the system Refer to 91 Check tire inflation pressures including the space saver spare tire regularly at least every two weeks and before beginning any extended driving Otherwise incorrect tire pres sure can lead to t...

Page 28: ...70 46 320 All summer and winter tires 32 220 36 250 39 270 46 320 Space saver spare tire 61 420 eason tires use the same tire inflation pressure as for summer tires 25Ci when using the tire 205 50 R 17 93 W extra load the pressure increases by 3 psi 20 kilopascal 30Ci when using the tire 225 45 R 17 91 W and mixed tires 225 45 ZR 17 245 40 ZR 17 rear the inflation pressure decreases by 3 psi pasca...

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Page 30: ...ent lid 39 Luggage compartment 40 Alarm system 42 Electric power windows 44 The manual convertible top 45 The fully automatic convertible top 48 Wind deflector 50 Adjusting Seats 52 Seat and mirror memory 56 Steering wheel 57 Mirrors 57 Car Memory Key Memory 59 Passenger safety systems Safety belts 60 Airbags 61 Transporting children safely 64 Rollover protection system 67 Controls ...

Page 31: ...93 trument panel lighting 93 h beams Parking lamps 94 g lamps 94 erior lamps 94 ntrolling the climate pleasant driving conditioner 96 omatic climate control 102 at heating 107 erior convenience ove compartment 107 W Universal Transmitter 108 rage facilities 110 lular phone 111 htray front 111 arette lighter 112 htray rear 112 ading and transporting bag 113 rgo loading 114 of mounted luggage rack f...

Page 32: ...icle ownership is manda tory since the keys are part of a secu rity system Refer to Electronic vehicle immobilizer on page 33 If possible take all of the master keys that belong to the vehicle with you when you pick up your replacement key Whenever you receive a new replace ment key turn that key to position 2 in the ignition lock once ignition switched on and then back This allows the elec tronic...

Page 33: ...ion device serving as a munications interface designed to the vehicle s electronics system intain a continuous stream of vari vehicle specific signals with the onic circuitry in the key The m will not release the ignition fuel on and starter unless it recog an authorized key Force applied to the key can damage the integrated electronic ry A damaged key can no longer ed to start the engine ...

Page 34: ...ctly Convenience operation You can also operate the power windows and the fully automatic convertible top from the door lock To open with the door closed hold the key in the Unlock position To close with the door closed turn the key to the Lock position and hold it Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured Releasing the key stops the operation Manual operation in the event...

Page 35: ...attery in the key is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive If it is no longer possible to unlock the vehicle using the remote control the battery is discharged Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to recharge the battery Refer also to page 32 To prevent unauthorized use of the remote control surrender only the door and ignition key or the spare key refer to ...

Page 36: ...in immediately after itional information refer to 3 To open the luggage compartment lid Press button 3 The luggage compartment lid will open slightly regardless of whether the lid was previously locked or unlocked Before and after a trip be sure that the luggage compartment lid was not opened unintentionally 46cde058 ...

Page 37: ...overned by the ing D LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE liance statement evice complies with part 15 of the Rules Operation is subject to the ing two conditions s device may not cause harmful rference and device must accept any interfer e received including interference may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could he user s authority to operate this ment ...

Page 38: ...e opens it To engage the locks Either use the central locking button to lock both doors at once or press the individual safety lock buttons down To prevent the driver from being inadvertently locked out of the vehicle the driver s door safety lock button will not engage as long as the door is open Children might be able to lock the doors from the inside For this reason always take the vehicle s ke...

Page 39: ...ed ual operation e event of electrical malfunction he master key to the right as far ssible the luggage compartment l open slightly ggage compartment is locked as soon as you close the lid Opening from the inside If the luggage compartment lid has not been locked separately you can open it with this button in the footwell on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary 460de011 ...

Page 40: ... the inte he vehicle Should it be abso ecessary to operate the vehicle luggage compartment lid open all windows ase the air supply for the air tioner or automatic climate ol to a high level Refer to 96 or 102 Hook in the floor panel 1 Press the button arrow 2 Grab the handle and pull up 46cde031 ...

Page 41: ...e convertible top artment panel is now raised and ed epare to open the convertible top the steps in reverse order When opening the convertible top make sure that the luggage artment is set up for this see 45 or 48 otherwise damage may used To secure your luggage use the luggage nets or flexible straps that you can attach to the fittings at the inner corners of the luggage compartment Refer also to...

Page 42: ... page 36 When sed the lid is once again Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp is located under the interior rearview mirror The indicator lamp flashes continu ously the system is armed The indicator lamp flashes while the system is being armed the door s the hood or luggage compartment lid are not completely closed Even if you do not close the alerted area s the remaining areas are secure and...

Page 43: ... only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regula tions Operation is governed by the following FCC ID LTQSDR2G5 Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interfer ence received...

Page 44: ...cle n close all the windows in the anner by pulling the switch After the ignition has been switched off You can still use the electric power windows for up to 15 minutes as long as no one opens any of the doors Remove the key from the ignition lock and close the doors when you leave the vehicle so that children cannot operate the power windows and possibly injure themselves To use the convenience ...

Page 45: ...urn it up to the end p se the convertible top slightly ease the tension 3 From ignition key position 1 on press the switch to unlock the convertible top The convertible top unlocks and opens slightly The side windows lower slightly If the indicatior lamp comes on while the switch is pressed the convertible top can not be released because the convertible top compart ment panel is raised refer to pa...

Page 46: ... This makes it easier the convertible top compart especially at lower tempera 8 Press down slightly on the convert ible top compartment lid from above arrow The closing procedure will then be carried out automatically 9 Either close the slightly lowered side windows or move them into the desired position Operate the convertible top compartment lid from above only in order to avoid pinching If the ...

Page 47: ...e them into the desired position 6 Press down slightly on the convert ible top compartment lid from above The closing procedure will then be carried out automatically refer to page 46 Operate the convertible top compartment lid from above only in order to avoid pinching After the convertible top compart ment lid has been closed the central locking system will unlock auto matically i e the luggage ...

Page 48: ... convertible top is in motion because at certain points this could possibly interrupt the process A partially open convertible top can possibly lead to damage or injury If you initiated convertible top operation while the vehicle was standing still and then start to drive off you can complete the process at a traffic light for example while traveling at a moderate rate of speed To do this keep pre...

Page 49: ...tor lamp will light up and stay on when the button is pressed indicating that it is not possible to complete a convertible top operation Flip down the convertible top compart ment panel see page 41 If the opening or closing process has been interrupted the convert ible top will remain in that position for 15 minutes After that the convertible top can be moved again and if it is an emergency situat...

Page 50: ...higher speeds the ensuing cuum in the passenger tment can cause the convertible egin fluttering Increase the air via the ventilation controls so acuum does not occur in the The wind deflector keeps air movement in the passenger compartment to a minimum thus providing you with a pleasant drive even at higher speeds The wind deflector comes in a protec tive sleeve and because of its slim dimensions ...

Page 51: ...p compart nt lid see page 45 or 49 and n the convertible top compart nt lid the back half of the wind ector backward so that the unts are lying on the vehicle 7 Close the convertible top compart ment lid The wind deflector is now attached so that it is theft proof Operate the convertible top compartment lid from above only to avoid any pinching With the wind deflector in place never push the front...

Page 52: ...rom your a straight line g distance driving you may wish ase the backrest angle slightly ce muscular tension You should to grasp the steering wheel at est point with your arms slightly 1 Backward Forward adjustment 2 Cushion height 3 Backrest angle Follow the setting instructions on this page Failure to do so could result in diminished personal safety 46cde012 ...

Page 53: ...Rear headrests The rear headrests are to be lowered only if there are no passengers riding in the back Raise the rear headrests before taking on any passengers in the back To completely lower the headrests in the back 1 Press the button arrow and hold it down 2 Push the headrest down from above 46cde100 ...

Page 54: ...Forward adjustment on height est angle ease refer to the adjustment structions on page 52 to reduce of personal injury 5 Thigh support Pull the lever and adjust the position of the cushion for thigh support as desired 46cde040 ...

Page 55: ...ackrests while driving as otherwise there is danger of an pected movement causing an ent The indicator lamp in the ment cluster flashes if the back not locked refer to page 21 the indicator lamp comes on until fety belt is fastened You can adjust the backrest s contour for additional support in the curvature of your spine s lumbar region The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary suppo...

Page 56: ...the button again the r lamp goes out o not select a memory position hile the vehicle is moving If you here is a risk of accident from cted seat movement Your BMW center can adjust your vehicle s systems in such a manner that your personalized settings are automatically set for the seat head rest and exterior mirror positions when you unlock the vehicle with your personal remote control If you make...

Page 57: ...ng wheel fore aft up down to the desired position back the lever again to clamp the ering wheel in the new position Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving If you there is a risk of accident from pected movement Exterior mirrors 1 Switch for 4 way adjustment 2 Selection switch for changing between mirrors 462us057 ...

Page 58: ...c this mirror automatically dims through an infinitely variable range The mirror switches to its clear undimmed mode whenever the trans mission is placed in reverse gear selector lever in Reverse To ensure that the mirror continues to operate properly keep the two photo cells clean and unobstructed One photocell arrow is in the mirror glass while the other is offset somewhat on the other side of t...

Page 59: ...y and Key Memory systems A few examples follow below Examples for Car Memory Various signals used as acknowl edgement when locking or unlocking your vehicle Deactivating activating the Follow Me Home lamps function Activating deactivating daytime running lamps Examples for Key Memory Automatic adjustment of the driver s power seat Locking your vehicle after starting off When unlocking your vehicle...

Page 60: ...se lap belt could er your hips leading to abdom ry In addition the safety belt s t effectiveness is reduced if the worn loosely nt mothers should always wear ty belt taking special care to e lap belt over the lower hips does not exert pressure on the abdominal area Leave the rear safety belts in the holders if they are not needed to avoid unwanted movement from the safety belts at high speeds For ...

Page 61: ...ach of the side is designed to help support the nt s upper body The side airbags in the rear passenger area of your vehicle may already have been deactivated either at the time of manufacture or by a BMW center You may have them acti vated if you desire to do so Please contact your BMW center for additional information The illustration depicts schematically the primary directions of vehicle impact...

Page 62: ...l im with your hands at the 9 and k positions Do not place your n the center pad Never allow any objects to obstruct the area between the airbag and an occu pant Do not use the cover panel above the passenger side airbag as a storage area Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not install a rear facing child restraint system...

Page 63: ...please ct your BMW center when all these guidelines are ved there is still a small residual injuries to the face hands and occurring in isolated instances gnition and inflation noise may e a mild temporary hearing loss in ive individuals dditional information concerning rbag system refer to pages 159 89 This is the right way for a child to sit in a child restraint when rear side airbags arrow are ...

Page 64: ...he outside stration show the left rear seat mount the LATCH attachment the child restraint system ollow the manufacturer s oper d safety precautions y press the brackets through arating lines in the upholstery at ked spots Leave the rear safety belts in the holders if they are not needed to avoid unwanted movement from the safety belts at high speeds ...

Page 65: ...e in the front seat certain ions should be taken First e passenger seat as a far away e dashboard as possible This nt precaution is intended to ze the distance between the airbag and the child Older children should be tightly secured with the safety belt Younger children should be secured in an appropriate forward facing child restraint system that has first been properly secured with a safety bel...

Page 66: ...ighten the belt the child restraint system The on mechanism is now locked cannot be extracted further comply with the installation ons provided by the manufac the child restraint system Unlock the safety belt Release the safety belt remove the child s seat and retract the safety belt to its end position on the belt retractor ...

Page 67: ...ve function is not needed e rollover protection system can red back into place No special eeded for this a screwdriver from the on tool kit remove the cover to do this position the screw under the notch arrow 2Pull the lever arrow toward the front of the car and hold it in this position 46cde006 ...

Page 68: ...the rear headrests as shelves ely no modifications are to be o any of the rollover protection s individual components or any ring ur BMW center is to carry out k on the rollover protection one on the system that is carried roperly could lead to failure in gency or accidental airbag acti the system checked and to ong term operation be sure to to the Service Interval Display tenance intervals Every ...

Page 69: ... engine starting if the clutch is not ssed Before starting Engage the parking brake Put manual shift gear lever in the idling position or in P for automatic transmissions Step on the clutch pedal Do not run the engine in enclosed areas The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas Breathing the exhaust gases poses an extreme health risk and can lead to un...

Page 70: ...crease is required ent the battery from ging always deactivate elec vices that are not in use Switch ion off when the vehicle is not riven Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 Do not remove the ignition key while the vehicle is still moving If you did so the steering lock would engage when the steering wheel is turned Whenever you leave the vehicle always remove the ignition key and lock the s...

Page 71: ...e can lead to over ng and loss of traction fishtailing rear axle rake lamps do not come on when arking brake is applied es with manual transmission s apply the parking brake when ng on slopes and inclined ces since placing the shift lever in ear or reverse may not provide uate resistance to rolling es with automatic transmission the selector lever in Park oid corrosion and one sided ng apply the p...

Page 72: ...he vercome the slight resistance do this the backup lamps will automatically when the ignition position 2 o not hold the vehicle in place on opes by slipping or riding the Use the parking brake instead se riding the clutch will cause dous wear and tear to the ...

Page 73: ...ver Shiftlock Hold the footbrake down until starting off Otherwise the vehicle will creep when a drive position is engaged If you leave the vehicle with the engine running move the selector lever to the Park or Neutral position and apply the parking brake If you fail to do this the vehicle could move Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running An unattended vehicle with a running e...

Page 74: ... in the ction the transmission shifts M1 to M5 appear in the gear r Upshifts or downshifts will be carried out by the ATC only at appropriate engine and road speeds e g the engine will not downshift if engine speed is too high The gear selected will appear briefly in the instrument cluster followed by the current gear To accelerate quickly in the manual mode to pass another vehicle for instance sh...

Page 75: ...start the engine If the indicator lamp goes out after a few seconds normal transmission performance has been restored You may continue to drive as usual If the indicator lamp does not go out you can place the selector lever in all positions However the vehicle will now only operate in 3rd and 4th gear If this happens avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest BMW center Do not work in the ...

Page 76: ...ond ent It will then return to the position when released 0 Wipers retracted 1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor 2 Normal wipe 3 Fast wipe 4 Brief wipe 5 Cleaning windshield 6 Rotary dial for controlling the wipe interval or the sensitivity of the rain sensor 46cde095 ...

Page 77: ... just the sensitivity of the rain r otary dial 6 ivating the rain sensor ver in position 0 Turn the rain sensor off when passing through an automatic car Failure to do so could result in ge caused by undesired wiper tion 2 Normal wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary the wipers switch automatically to intermit tent wipe not on vehicles with rain sensor 3 Fast wiper speed When the vehicle is s...

Page 78: ...96 vate he button with the convertible ed or the hardtop mounted as the indicator lamp remains on window defroster operates at put rapid thaw e indicator lamp goes out the er continues operating at d power for a limited period deactivating automatically To deactivate Press the button if the indicator lamp is on ...

Page 79: ...and maintains the current d f on a downhill gradient the engine braking effect is not ent the set cruise control speed e exceeded Speed can drop on grades if the engine output is cient To decelerate Press button 2 briefly When the cruise control is active vehicle speed is reduced by approx 0 6 mph 1 km h every time you tap the button Press and hold button 2 With the cruise control active the syste...

Page 80: ... main e last speed stored When you ignition key to position 0 the peed is deleted and the system ivated To deactivate the system When the cruise control has been inter rupted press button 1 again The indi cator lamp goes out and the stored speed is deleted ...

Page 81: ...nterrupted in this zone ill notice a loss of power Indicates current fuel consumption in mpg in l 100 km on Canadian vehicles You can check your current driving style to see whether it is conducive to economy and minimum exhaust emis sions When the vehicle is stationary the display goes to Maximum zero on Canadian vehicles 462us018 hometer Energy Control ...

Page 82: ...ditions To check the level refer to page 147 Remaining distance for service The displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds when the ignition key is in position 1 or after the engine is started The next service due appears with the message OILSERVICE or INSPECTION together with the distance remaining before the next scheduled service The computer bases its calculations of the remai...

Page 83: ...ton in the turn signal lever Every time you press the button briefly in the direction of the steering column you can call up a new function for dis play The displays appear in the following order Time outside temperature average fuel consumption cruising range average vehicle speed From ignition key position 1 on the last active setting is displayed 46cde096 Computer ...

Page 84: ...fly me you press the knob the splay alternates between the or 24 hour mode on key position 0 the time is ed for a few seconds after you e left button refer to Odome page 81 Outside temperature You can change the units of measure 6 7 for the outside temperature display by pressing the right hand reset button in the instrument cluster while the temperature display is active 46cus008 ...

Page 85: ...l consumption continue to hold the button on the ignal lever the average fuel mption last displayed is recalcu from that point in time Range The computer bases its calculations of the cruising range on the previous driving style and the amount of fuel remaining 46cus010 ...

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Page 87: ...lem to your center The PDC does not remove the driver s personal responsibility for evaluating the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles Even when sensors are involved there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be detected This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical limits of ultra sonic measurement as occurs with tow bars and trailer couplings and i...

Page 88: ...e y without ASC T consult your BMW center in the a malfunction Refer to 1 and 22 Deactivating the ASC T Press the button the indicator lamp comes on and stays on The illustration depicts the arrangement of the buttons if the vehicle is fully equipped This may vary depending on the equipment actually installed In the following exceptional situations it may be effective to deactivate the ASC T or DS...

Page 89: ...ransverse lock gh brake intervention and ases traction whenever conditions e g when driving on snow ed roads DSC is switched off the ADB will e in ready mode Indicator lamp The indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out shortly after you switch on the ignition Refer to page 21 22 Indicator lamp flashes DSC controls the drive and braking forces The indicator lamp stays lit DSC has been swit...

Page 90: ...go out The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC It will always be the driver s responsibility to drive in a manner that matches road conditions We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin of the system as an excuse for taking risks The DSC will not carry out any stabi lizing intervention when the ADB is in ready mode Do not make any modifications to the DSC system...

Page 91: ...pressure Otherwise RDC ons automatically when the igni ey is in position 2 and thus oper whenever the vehicle is driven In the event of loss in tire pressure If the inflation pressure has dropped significantly over a long period of time which is normal for any tire the indi cator lamp will come on with a yellow lamp This alerts you to have the tires inflated to the specified pressures as soon as p...

Page 92: ...y special System interference Local devices using the same radio frequency can interfere with the RDC The yellow indicator lamp will come on during the malfunction The indicator lamp also comes on in the event of a system fault if a wheel is mounted without RDC electronics if additional wheels with RDC elec tronics are on board Please contact your BMW center for additional information ...

Page 93: ...key to position 0 zer sounds for a few seconds to d you that the headlamps have een switched off me running lamps desire the light switch can be left second position the ignition is switched off the nal lighting is also switched off Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumination intensity 460us036 Instrument panel lighting ...

Page 94: ...te automati cally To switch the interior lamps on and off manually Press the button briefly If you want the interior lamps to remain off all the time press and hold the button for approx 3 seconds To revert to normal operation press the button briefly Footwell lamps The footwell lamps operate in the same way as the interior lamps 46cde026 ...

Page 95: ...mps are d in the rear as well refer to 130 or 172 eading lamps can be switched on ff by their respective button is next to them In order to prevent battery discharge all of the lamps in the vehicle are switched off automatically approx 15 minutes after the ignition key has been turned to position 0 ...

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Page 98: ...i ff at outside temperatures pprox 41 7 5 6 This will prevent the windows from up ndows fog over after switching onditioner off switch it back ondensation forms in the air nditioner system during opera ich then exits under the vehicle of condensed water of this kind normal Recirculated air mode You can respond to unpleasant external odors by temporarily blocking the outside air The system then rec...

Page 99: ...ial reduction in air supply indi that the filter must be replaced e normal maintenance dditional details on the filter ge refer to page 180 Rapid ventilation 1 Set the blower speed rotary dial for the air flow rate to position 4 2 Switch on the air conditioner 3 Turn the rotary temperature control completely to the left blue 4 Rotary control for air distribution in position 5 Open the air outlets ...

Page 100: ... on the rear window defroster rost the rear window Heating When the windows are free of ice and condensation we recommend the following settings 1 Set the blower speed rotary control for the air flow rate to position 2 2 Use the rotary temperature control to select an interior temperature which is comfortable for you 3 Rotary control for air distribution in position 390de127 463de021 ...

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Page 104: ...ic distribution patterns to suit your own individual requirements n direct air to flow onto the s toward the upper body into the footwell Temperature The figures in the display provide a general indication of interior temperature We recommend 72 7 22 6 as a comfortable setting even if the air conditioner is on When you start the vehicle the system ensures that the selected temperature is reached a...

Page 105: ...air you can temporarily block the air supply from the outside The system then recirculates the air already within the vehicle By repeated actuation of the button you can select one of three different operation modes Indicator lamps off fresh air flows into the vehicle Left hand indicator lamp on AUC mode the system detects pollutants in the outside air and responds by deactivating the outside air ...

Page 106: ...mix the air from ets for your upper body by g or cooling the air as desired Microfilter Activated charcoal filter The microfilter filters out dust and pollen from the incoming air The acti vated charcoal filter helps clean the incoming outside air of gaseous pollut ants Your BMW center will replace this combined filter during the regularly scheduled maintenance A substantial reduction in air suppl...

Page 107: ... to the ge compartment is not possible To prevent injury in the event of a crash close the glove compart ment immediately after use Rechargeable flashlight The flashlight is located on the left hand side of the glove compartment It features integral overload protection so that it can be left in its holder contin uously Be sure that the flashlight is switched off when it is inserted into its holder...

Page 108: ...rsal Transmitter Checking for the conversion code To determine whether the original handheld transmitter is provided with a conversion code system you may either read the instructions for the orig inal handheld transmitter or program a channel key as described on the next page left hand column under Programming Then press and hold the programmed channel key of the BMW Universal Transmitter If the ...

Page 109: ...ansmitter with conversion code Read and comply with the safety precautions on the previous page When programming the BMW Universal Transmitter consult the instructions for the specific device For using the BMW Universal Transmitter with a conver sion code system note the following supplemental programming instruc tions A second person facilitates programming of the BMW Universal Transmitter 1 Prog...

Page 110: ...n is subject to wing two conditions as defined egulations this device must not mful interference and must be d against interference from sources to prevent unautho inadvertent activation To open the storage compartment in the front center armrest press the button arrow and lift upward You will find additional storage compartments in the doors and in the center console above the ashtray Storage net...

Page 111: ...tion ommunications package the iece for the hands free micro e is located in the headliner near terior lamp rther information on the cellular e refer to the separate Owner s al To open Press briefly in the direction indicated by the arrow To extinguish a cigarette tap off the ash and gently press the tip into the funnel 46cus048 ...

Page 112: ...en the ignition key has moved For this reason children never be left in the vehicle unat tte lighter socket for attaching power supplies lights car vacuum cleaners to a rating of approx 200 watts lts Avoid damaging the socket nserting plugs of different or sizes To open Push the cover open To empty Press on the edge of the raised cover in the opening direction arrow You can now pull the ashtray up...

Page 113: ...tored items and it ws the ski bag to dry faster 4 Press the release button in the luggage compartment arrow 5 Use the magnetic holder to fasten the cover panel to the back wall To store the ski bag perform the above steps in reverse sequence Secure the skis or other objects in the bag by tightening the strap with the buckle Please be sure that your skis are clean before loading them into the bag A...

Page 114: ...artment Refer to page 41 We recommend that you always fold the convertible top compartment panel down as soon as you have removed your cargo from the luggage compart ment This way you can be sure that you can always operate the convertible top at any time Conversely when the convertible top is closed raise the convertible top compartment panel before stowing your cargo in the luggage compartment t...

Page 115: ...ssengers during ng or evasive maneuvers t exceed the approved gross t and axle load refer to page 198 wise the vehicle s operating safety onger assured and you are in on of the law t stow heavy or hard objects in assenger compartment without ecuring them Otherwise they be thrown around during braking vasive maneuvers and endanger ccupants ...

Page 116: ...ieces first on om Be sure that objects do not nto the opening path of the compartment lid the roof luggage correctly and y to prevent it from shifting or st during driving danger to g traffic moothly and avoid sudden ation or braking Do not corner speeds f load increases aerodynamic ce which in turn increases fuel ption and places additional n the vehicle itself ...

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Page 119: ...er the hood od 140 gine compartment 142 sher fluids 144 sher nozzles 144 gine oil 145 olant 147 ake fluid 148 hicle Identification Number 149 re and maintenance e BMW Maintenance ystem 150 ring for your vehicle 151 aning and care of the onvertible top 157 bags 159 hicle storage 160 ws and regulations chnical modifications 161 ifornia Proposition 5 Warning 161 D interface socket 162 Car care ...

Page 120: ... wear patterns required for trouble free operation and long service life later on To break in the separate parking brake drums apply the parking brake lightly when coasting to a standstill at a traffic signal for instance provided that traffic conditions allow you to do so To avoid corrosion repeat this proce dure from time to time The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is set Vacuu...

Page 121: ...for extended periods or eated start attempts in which the ine does not start stopping and arting an engine which is running perly does not present a problem ver allow the engine to run with of the spark plug cables discon ted Be sure to comply with the preceding instructions to prevent unburned fuel from reaching the cata lytic converter If you do not the cata lytic converter could respond by over...

Page 122: ...e road ns surfaces that have a loose layer on a firm base with good on gravel or snow for e or when snow chains are d braking distances may be han with locked wheels Nevertheless ABS possesses the advantage of vehicle stability and steering response Information for your safety Not even ABS can suspend the laws of physics ABS cannot prevent the consequences of brake applications with inadequate cle...

Page 123: ...e brake system any problems to your BMW center earliest opportunity ABS warning lamp for Canadian models The brake warning lamp comes on along with the indicator lamps for ABS and ASC T DSC refer to page 21 then the entire control system for ABS CBC and ASC T DSC and ADB DBC has failed Continue driving cautiously and defensively full brake applications This could the vehicle to lose stability and ...

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Page 125: ...icle with automatic trans on you can still downshift into first Refer to page 74 If engine braking should prove to be inadequate you should still avoid extended continuous braking Instead of maintaining low to moderate pres sure over an extended period of time you should decelerate by applying more substantial pressure to the brake pedal watch for following traffic releasing the pedal and then rep...

Page 126: ...brake pads d to the nearest BMW center as possible to have the pads d r your own safety use only ake pads that BMW has ed for your particular vehicle BMW cannot evaluate non ed brake pads to determine if suited for use and therefore ensure the operating safety of cle if they are installed ...

Page 127: ... speed of 30 mph 50 km h rare situation it may be effective activate the ASC T DSC for a period of time Refer to page 88 Starting off When starting up from a full stop in deep snow or when rocking the vehicle to free it it may be effective to deactivate the ASC T DSC system for a brief period of time Refer to page 88 Driving on low traction road surfaces Use smooth gentle pressure to control the a...

Page 128: ...y and attempt to regain control ehicle Parking Engage 1st or reverse gear If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission place the selector lever in Park On vehicles with manual trans mission also apply the parking brake when parking on inclined surfaces In order to prevent the parking brake pads from locking due to frost or corrosion dry them by gently applying the parking brake as th...

Page 129: ...e vehicle on a car carrier train or driving it gh a car wash remove the na The reception and sound quality obtained from mobile radios varies according to a variety of factors including the broadcast range of the transmitter and the directional orienta tion of the antenna Interference factors such as high tension power lines build ings and natural obstructions can all lead to unavoidable reception...

Page 130: ...void any damage 2 For vehicles with manual convertible top operation first release the convertible top compartment lid and if necessary open it somewhat For vehicles with fully automatic convert ible top operation open the convertible top compartment lid slightly by pressing the button for operating the convertible top 3 Remove the trim pieces on both sides by pulling them off toward the back arro...

Page 131: ... the hardtop on the supports h the help of a second person Be e to put the mountings exactly into proper brackets he back close the red locking er by turning to the inside as far as sible behind the trim Flip the er panels back into place 9 To lock the hardtop in the front con tinue pressing on the front locking le ver until you hear it engage Lift the hardtop carefully Be extremely careful not to...

Page 132: ...the vehicle Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not exceeded Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires You could have a blowout as a result Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect This is also true for irregularities in the ve...

Page 133: ...udden tire The grade C corresponds to a performance which all ger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation o...

Page 134: ...ly to be recap y any increase in the service life res that might be realized In e tire rotation must be ed at short intervals maximum miles 5 000 km Consult your enter for more information you decide to rotate the tires ential to comply with the g ires on the same side only aking characteristics and road uld otherwise be adversely d ng rotation the tire inflation e should always be corrected If di...

Page 135: ...over 150 mph 240 km h ple nal width ct ratio in X l tire ID code iameter in inches rating n ZR tires d rating e R on ZR tires 225 50 R 16 92 W Winter tires and all season tires Q M S up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S up to 130 mph 210 km h Codes stamped on light alloy wheels Protect tire valve from dirt by using screw on valve stem caps Dirt in the valves frequently leads t...

Page 136: ...with winter driving ns once the tread wears to 16 in 4 mm and therefore in rest of safety should be d with the specified tire inflation es and be sure to have the nd tire assemblies balanced me you change the tires Storage Always store tires in a cool dry place Store them away from light whenever possible Protect the tires against contact with oil grease and fuel Snow chains Use narrow link BMW sn...

Page 137: ...x17 in the vehicle documents mounted an entry in the Light alloy wheels are the only wheels permissible for summer tires Snow chains You cannot mount snow chains with the following tires 225 50 R 16 92 W 225 50 R 16 92 Q M S 225 50 ZR 16 225 45 R 17 91 W 225 45 R 17 91 Q M S 225 40 ZR 17 Mixed tires For details concerning tire makes for mixed tires refer to the vehicle docu ments ...

Page 138: ...nts acturer an entry in the Light alloy wheels are the only wheels permissible for summer tires Snow chains You cannot mount snow chains with the following tires 225 45 R 17 91 W 225 45 R 17 91 Q M S 245 40 ZR 17 Mixed tires For details concerning tire makes for mixed tires refer to the vehicle docu ments ...

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Page 140: ...ock lever located under the left de of the instrument panel To open Pull the release handle and open the hood 462de269 ...

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Page 144: ...inaccessible to children with the instructions on the ers Windshield washer The spray from the nozzles should be directed so as to ensure effective cleaning even at high speeds Use a needle to adjust the nozzles as required or have them adjusted by your BMW center Headlamp washer system Have this system adjusted by your BMW center as required ...

Page 145: ...l damage the engine To add oil Wait until the level has dropped to just above the lower mark before adding oil However never let the oil drop below the lower mark BMW engines are designed to operate without oil additives the use of additives could lead to damage in some cases This is also true for the manual transmission the automatic transmission the differential and the power steering 462de245 ...

Page 146: ... rating as estab n SAE classes ection of the correct SAE class s on the climatic conditions in a where you drive your BMW proved oils are in SAE classes W 40 and 5W 30 inds of oil may be used for n all ambient temperatures 530us200 ...

Page 147: ...uty antifreeze with corro nhibitor contains ethylene glycol a able substance For this reason t spill antifreeze with corrosion or on hot engine parts It could and cause burns Comply with the applicable envi onmental laws regulating the sal of extended duty antifreeze orrosion inhibitor Checking coolant level Correct coolant level for cold engine approx 68 7 or 20 6 Unscrew the cap from the expansi...

Page 148: ...nd reli ability of the brake system have the brake fluid changed every two years by an authorized BMW center Refer also to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Brake fluid is hazardous to health and damages the vehicle s paint You should always store it in its original container and in a location that is inaccessible to ch...

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Page 150: ...ures please the Service and Warranty tion Booklet US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models As a precaution against rust it is advis able to have the body checked for damage from rocks or gravel at the same time depending upon operating conditions Have your BMW center perform maintenance and repair Your BMW center is always informed on the latest maintenance work and repa...

Page 151: ...ashers are used be sure to maintain an adequate distance between the spray source and the vehicle s sur face Inadequate distance and exces sive pressure can damage or weaken the finish making it more susceptible to subsequent attack In addition moisture could penetrate to vehicle components leading to long term damage When cleaning the headlamps please observe the following do not wipe dry with a ...

Page 152: ...nd separations in the top coat trial areas deposits of flue dust y soot precipitation containing ioxide acid rain and other mental pollutants will damage cle s finish unless adequate provided even though this is y limited to the outside al surfaces In coastal regions high levels of atmospheric salt and humidity promote corrosion In tropical zones temperatures of over 105 7 40 6 in the shade prevai...

Page 153: ...cated on the right hand side under the hood and on the first page of your Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models or Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Damage caused by flying stones scratches etc must be touched up without delay to prevent rust from forming If corrosion has started to form in an area with paint damage remove all rust and clean the area Then prime the ar...

Page 154: ...uch as lacquer thinner uty grease remover fuels or substances Rubber components should be cleaned with water only a rubber treatment or silicone spray may also be applied Do not remove safety belts to clean them Clean them with mild soapy water only Do not use chemicals or dry cleaners to clean safety belts since this could damage the belt fabric After cleaning never allow the inertia reel to retr...

Page 155: ...or Because this product is manufactured using natural materials you must make allowance for its special characteristics and for the peculiarities of its use and care Regular periodic cleaning and care are essential as dust and road dirt act as abrasives in the pores and creases of the material This leads to wear spots and premature brittleness on the sur face of the leather We therefore sug gest t...

Page 156: ...t are dangerous or se health risks For this reason comply with the warnings and notices on the packaging e doors or windows on your whenever cleaning the interior lean your vehicle with solvents materials not specifically d for this purpose ...

Page 157: ...hless car wash is unavailable and a brush car wash must be used modern systems with soft brushes are preferable Do not select the wax finish option The small amount of beading wax always used in automatic car washes will not harm your vehicle s finish In the case of more extensive dirt which is definitely visible on light colored top materials clean the top with the BMW Convertible Cleaning Set Pl...

Page 158: ...cess to the ble top compartment lean the nvertible top bow against the ble top compartment lid see on st release the convertible top cks see page 45 or 50 Hardtop Please follow the information for caring for your vehicle which starts on page 151 ...

Page 159: ...side trim panels of the doors and in the rear Do not apply ive materials to these compo or cover them over or alter them other way Do not attempt to ve or dismantle the steering sure compliance with official regulations entrust disposal of g generators to a BMW center ofessional attempts to service the m could lead to failure in an emer or undesired airbag activation of which could result in perso...

Page 160: ...battery charge it letely and store it in a cool but free room ve the hardtop and store ately Refer to page 130 the convertible top storage ge the battery every six months ot recharged it will not be able Every time the battery is especially over extended its service life is reduced Removing the vehicle from storage Recharge the battery if the Magic Eye turns black Refer to page 176 Then have Inspe...

Page 161: ...verview rnia laws require us to state the ing warning Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle onents contain or emit chemicals n to the State of California to cancer and birth defects or other ductive harm fornia Proposition 65 Warning ...

Page 162: ...ed and contact the nearest enter immediately Severe misfire over even a short period can seriously damage emission components especially the c converter Service Engine Soon warning amp for Canadian models If the fuel filler cap is not on tight enough the OBD system can detect leaking vapor and the indicator will light up If the fuel filler cap is then tightened the indicator will usually go out af...

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Page 165: ...a Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview placement procedures board tool kit 166 ndshield wiper blades 166 mps and bulbs 166 anging a wheel 173 tery 176 ses 179 crofilter Activated charcoal lter 180 case of electrical lfunction el filler door 180 nvertible top 181 sistance giving and eiving mp starting 183 wing the vehicle 184 Repairs ...

Page 166: ...e procedures consult your BMW center Do not touch the glass portion of a new bulb with your bare hands since even small amounts of impurities burn into the surface and reduce the service life of the bulb Use a clean cloth paper napkin or a similar material or hold the bulb by its metallic base A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW center Whenever working on the electrical system switch...

Page 167: ...w never use per Xenon lamps The service life of these bulbs is very long and the probability of a failure is very low provided that they are not switched on and off an unusual number of times Nevertheless if one of the lamps should fail you can continue driving using the fog lamps if local laws permit this Because of the extremely high voltages involved any work on the lighting system including bu...

Page 168: ... the upper opening ve lamp by pulling it out toward ont ing light pressure turn the bulb left Remove and exchange the 4 Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the guides on the vehicle 5 Push the lamp in Carefully apply pressure until you hear it snap into place 462de262 ...

Page 169: ...glasses and ctive gloves Failure to comply his precaution could lead to injury bulb is accidentally damaged g replacement e contact a BMW center in the of a malfunction Tail lamps Tail lamps 4 21 4 watt bulbs Remaining bulbs 21 watts 1 Turn signal indicator yellow 2 Backup lamp white 3 Tail lamp red 4 Tail lamp Brake lamp red 462us010 ...

Page 170: ...d the trim panel down arrow 1 Disengage the bulb holder arrow 2 and remove it 3 Applying light pressure turn the bulb to the left Remove and exchange the bulb 4 Press the bulb holder into position until you hear it engage 5 Reinstall the trim with the clip 460us033 ...

Page 171: ...ver in the slot and ss toward the left arrow to ase the lens place the bulb Interior lamps Front Interior lamp 6 watt bulb Reading lamps 2 x 6 watt bulbs 1 Using a screwdriver press the lamp out toward the front 2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove it 3 Remove and replace the bulb 46cde037 ...

Page 172: ...t using a wdriver ce the bulb compartment lamp ulb the lamp out using a wdriver ce the bulb ge compartment lamps mp each in the bulb holders of amp assembly 10 watt bulbs a screwdriver to the recess and ve the lens ce the bulb ...

Page 173: ...in the ge compartment completely refer ge 41 You will need the following In order to avoid rattling noises later note the position of the tools when you remove them and return them to their original position when you are through using them Jack 1 Raise the floor panel in the luggage compartment refer to page 41 and unclip the jack from where it is stored arrow After use swing the crank back and cl...

Page 174: ... into the venti n openings and pull the cover 4 Loosen the lug bolts with a g turn 5 Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tire refer to the center illustration so that the jack base is vertically below the jacking point and the entire surface of the head of the jack will move into the square recess of the jacking point refer to the illustration detail when the jack is cranked...

Page 175: ...e installed on the saver spare tire since this could ge the cover The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind To do so could cause accidents and personal injury To ensure continued safety have the tightness of the lug bolts checked with a calibrated lug wrench torque specifi cation 72 lb ft 100Nm at th...

Page 176: ...essories contain lead d compounds Wash hands after g Charge condition You can read the charge condition of the battery with the Magic Eye a hydrometer Green adequate charge Black not adequately charged The battery must be recharged Please contact your BMW center for addi tional information Yellow replace the battery The service life specified for the battery can be achieved only if it is always ke...

Page 177: ...ever allow sparks or open flame in the vicinity of the battery Avoid sparks from elec cables or electrical equipment he key to position 0 in the ignition when disconnecting or connecting attery Do not short circuit the y terminals This creates a risk of from high energy sparks A highly explosive gas is gener ated when the battery is charged If you happen to get acid in your eyes rinse thoroughly f...

Page 178: ...ing storage have the recharged every 3 months charge the battery before it is ed If this is not done the will not be serviceable Every battery is discharged espe er extended periods its service duced Return used batteries to a recycling center or your BMW center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery to prevent it from tilting during transport Stor...

Page 179: ...ll indicated below the fuse r ose the fuse holder snap it into on at the top and turn the two ers inward Do not attempt to repair a burned use or replace it with a fuse having rent color or ampere rating To do ould cause a fire in the vehicle ng from a circuit overload se blows repeatedly refer the em to your BMW center for repair ...

Page 180: ...he filter by pulling toward ont and install a new one on the filter cover and secure it he three fasteners Manual release Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol arrow on the right trim panel of the luggage compartment 46cde041 ...

Page 181: ... mechanisms unlock c 2 If the luggage compartment lid is closed open the convertible top compartment lid up as far as possible 3 Lift out the the convertible top by holding on to the lateral guide sec tion 1 and the front convertible top frame 2 Position the rear convert ible top bow vertically and close the convertible top compartment lid Flip the rear convertible top bow down ward 46cus038 ...

Page 182: ...ease consult your BMW center have the defect corrected c the event of an electrical defect ver open the convertible top y The convertible top compart cannot be locked and would hile you are driving c ...

Page 183: ...ther vehicles If you do here is the risk of injury if sparks enerated at the battery 6 Start the support vehicle s engine and let it run 7 Start the engine on the vehicle needing the jump start and allow it to run as usual If the first start attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 8 Before disconnecting the jumper cab...

Page 184: ... accidents Towing with a commercial tow truck Do not tow with sling type equip ment Use wheel lift or flat bed equipment Please comply with applicable state towing laws Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle for any reason Never attach tie down hooks chains straps or towing hooks to tie rods control arms or any other part of the vehicle suspension as severe damage to these components wi...

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Page 187: ...pairs Car care Controls Overview aptive Transmission Control ATC 188 bags 189 omatic Stability Control plus raction ASC T Dynamic tability Control DSC 189 dio reception 190 ety belt tensioner 190 erior rearview mirror with automatic dimming eature 191 n sensor 191 e Pressure Control RDC 192 f diagnostics 192 lover protection system 193 non lamps 193 Technol ...

Page 188: ...ll and downhill grades mple if you maintain speed a curve the transmission does up On uphill grades it shifts when the engine speed es in order to make more effi e of power reserves On down es ATC shifts down when the f the vehicle increases and the must apply the brakes ...

Page 189: ...tical axis If differences in the wheel speeds occur ASC T counteracts the danger of wheelspin by reducing engine torque if necessary ASC T will also respond by applying the brakes to the rear wheels In addition DSC permanently monitors the vehicle s current operating condi tion and compares it with an ideal condition that is calculated from the sensor s signals If deviations from this occur unders...

Page 190: ...rces for receiving broadcast An integral processor automati ects the antenna with the best eption quality at any given time ection of the antenna takes ithin milliseconds and is e not noticed by the radio The safety belt tensioner makes sure that the belt tightens during a head on collision to ensure that occupants remain firmly positioned in their seats A gas pressure system retracts the buckle a...

Page 191: ...long the surface of the windshield in an optical conductor in such a manner that it is reflected completely when the windshield is dry The quantity of reflected light is measured If there is moisture on the glass the amount of light reflected is reduced since the infrared light at the surface of the windshield can escape The quantity of reflected light is thus a means of gauging the degree of wetn...

Page 192: ...nearest limit position This action ensures that the system will be able to provide defrosting regardless of other circumstances e g if a malfunction in the air conditioner automatic climate control system should occur during the night while the vehicle is parked A calibration cycle runs every tenth time the engine is shut off During this cycle the actuatormotors of all the heating and ventilation ...

Page 193: ...is attained in x 15 seconds Xenon lamps provide significantly improved visibility especially during adverse weather conditions and difficult driving situations e g driving at night in heavy rain or through road repair areas where there are no lane markers Vehicles with xenon lamps are equipped with an automatic headlamp range control As a result the lane ahead of you is always optimally lighted ev...

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Page 195: ...ion care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 195n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview gine data 196 mensions 197 ights 198 pacities 199 ctrical system 200 ve belts 200 Data ...

Page 196: ...BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci 152 2 2 494 6 181 8 2 979 6 184 135 6 000 225 165 5 900 175 237 3 500 214 290 3 500 10 5 10 2 2 95 75 3 31 84 3 53 89 6 3 31 84 Digital electronic engine management system ...

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Page 198: ...bs kg 3 560 1 615 3 627 1 645 3 627 1 645 3 704 1 680 lbs kg lbs kg 4 442 2 015 4 509 2 045 4 508 2 045 4 586 2 080 lbs kg 2 072 940 2 094 950 lbs kg 2 546 1 155 2 602 1 180 lbs kg 165 75 165 75 cu ft l cu ft l 9 2 260 10 6 300 9 2 260 10 6 300 weight may not be exceeded ...

Page 199: ...x 63 approx 2 1 approx 8 Fuel specification page 27 quarts liters approx 5 6 approx 5 3 Specifications page 144 quarts liters approx 8 9 approx 8 4 Specifications page 147 quarts liters approx 6 9 approx 6 5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Specifications page 146 ox Lifetime fluid no fluid change required ...

Page 200: ...belts ump Generator steering PK x 1538 mpressor PK x 863 You can obtain Original BMW Parts and Accessories as well as professional advice from your BMW center ...

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Page 203: ...Overview Controls and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 203n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Index ...

Page 204: ...02 remove window condensation 105 Automatic cruise control 79 Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror 58 Automatic recirculated air control AUC 105 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC T 22 88 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 21 73 Automatic windshield washer 77 Average consumption 85 Average speed 86 Avoiding unwanted alarm 43 Axle loads 198 B Backrest adjusting 52 locking 21 55...

Page 205: ...isplacement 196 Display lighting 93 Displays 18 Disposal batteries 178 engine oil 147 Distance warning 87 Diversity Antenna 190 Door key 32 Door locks care 127 Doors emergency operation 34 remote control 35 unlocking and locking 34 DOT Quality Grades 133 Draft free ventilation 99 106 Drive belts 200 Driving hints 121 Driving in winter 127 Driving lamps 93 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 22 88 189 Dy...

Page 206: ...4 Height 197 High beams 23 76 94 bulb replacement 167 High Performance Synthetic Oils 146 High mount brake lamp 171 Hood release 140 Horn 17 Hubcap 174 Hydraulic Brake assistant refer to DBC I Ice warning 85 Identification tires 135 Ignition key 32 Ignition lock 69 Imprint 4 Indicator lamps 20 Inflation pressure 27 132 monitoring 91 192 INSPECTION 82 Instrument cluster 18 Instrument panel 16 18 li...

Page 207: ...pstick 145 quality 146 specifications 146 viscosity 146 Oil change intervals see the Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Oil filter change 199 Oil level check 145 indicator lamp 20 Oil pressure indicator lamp 20 OILSERVICE 82 Onboard tool kit 166 Opening and closing from the inside 38 from the outside 34 Operating the convertible to...

Page 208: ...supplies 112 for vacuum cleaner 112 Spare key 32 Spare tire 173 Spark plugs 200 Speaker 111 Specifications fuel 27 Speed average 86 Speedometer 18 Sports seat 54 Starting problems 121 183 Starting the engine 69 Steel wheels 137 Steering 129 Steering lock 69 Steering wheel 57 adjusting 57 Steptronic 73 Stopping the vehicle 70 Storage compartments 110 Storage facilities 110 Storing your vehicle 160 ...

Page 209: ...9 Washer nozzles 144 Washer reservoir filling 144 Washer system 76 Washing your vehicle 151 Water on roadways 121 Waxing paintwork 153 Wear indicator in the tires 132 Weights 198 Wheel changing 173 Wheel lug wrench 173 Wheel rims 135 Wheel specifications 137 Wheelbase 197 Wheels and tires 135 137 Width 197 Windows convenienceoperation 34 remote control 35 remove condensation 105 Windshield washer ...

Page 210: ...lant adding 148 Engine oil add 145 level checking 145 quality 146 specifications 146 viscosity 146 Eyelets towing 184 F False alarm avoiding 43 First aid kit 25 Flat tire 173 Fog lamps bulb replacement 169 Footwell lamps bulb replacement 172 Fuel filler door manual release after electrical fault 180 Fuses replacing 179 G Glove compartment lamp bulb replacement 172 H Hazard warning flashers 25 Haza...

Page 211: ... hing off 43 2 27 173 184 cle 184 ator ent 168 e W Warning lamps 20 Washer fluid adding 144 Washer nozzles adjusting 144 Washer reservoir filling 144 Wheel lug wrench 173 Wheel changing 173 Windows defrosting 100 105 Windshield washer filling 144 Windshield wiper blades replacing 166 Work in the engine compartment 140 ...

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Page 213: ...ween the marks on the oil dipstick sponds to approx S quarts 1 liter nation Premium Unleaded Gasoline minimum 91 y nflation pressures Summer Winter Front Rear Front Rear sons sons plus luggage ueling BMW recommends Castrol ...

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