BMW 316I, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Contents
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Cockpit 14
Instrument panel 16
Telltale and warning lights 18
Multifunctional steering wheel
MFL* 21
Warning triangle* 22
First aid kit* 22
Refuelling 22
Fuel grade 23
Tyre pressures 24
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Opening and closing:
Keys 30
Central locking system 30
Opening and closing – with the
remote control 31
Opening and closing – at the
door lock 34
Opening and closing – from
inside 35
Luggage compartment lid 36
Luggage compartment 37
Alarm system* 38
Electric windows 40
Sliding/tilt sunroof* 41
Adjusting:
Correct seated position 43
Seats 43
Seat adjustment, mechanical 44
Seat adjustment, electric* 45
Lumbar support* 45
Head restraints 46
Seat belts 46
Seat and mirror memory* 48
Seat heating* 49
Steering wheel 50
Mirrors 50
Safety systems:
Airbags 52
Child safety 53
Car Memory, Key Memory 54
Driving:
Ignition switch 56
Starting the engine 56
Stopping the engine 58
Handbrake 59
Manual transmission 59
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG* — BMW 325i, 330i 60
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic* 63
Turn indicators/headlight
flasher 66
Wipers/rain sensor* 66
Cruise control* 68
Everything under control:
Odometer 70
Revolution counter 70
Energy control 70
Fuel gauge 71
Coolant thermometer 71
Service interval indicator 72
Check Control 73
Clock 74
On-board computer* 74
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