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Towing loads according to EU operating permit acc. to factory specification and legally permitted in Germany.

BMW Service will have details of possible increases. Note and comply with different values in certain countries.
unbraked manual/

automatic transmission

braked, gradients up to 12 %

braked, gradients up to 8 %

cert. required

(lb)

670/670

(1477/1477)

1250/1400

(2756/3086)

1600/1600

(3527/3527)

680/680

(1499/1499)

1400/1500

(3086/3307)

1600/1600

(3527/3527)

720/720

(1587/1587)

1600/1600

(3527/3527)

1700/1700

(3748/3748)

720/720

(1587/1587)

1600/1600

(3527/3527)

1700/1700

(3748/3748)

720/720

(1587/1587)

1700/1700

(3748/3748)

1800/1800

(3968/3968)

Trailer nose weight

(lb)

(165)

Roof load

(lb)

(165)

Luggage compartment capacity acc.

to VDA test

litres

(cu.ft)

440

(15.5)

440

(15.5)

440

(15.5)

440

(15.5)

440

(15.5)

If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 % and also wish to load the car itself up to its per-

missible gross weight limit, you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 %.

Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car's gross weight limit.

Weights

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Summary of Contents for 316I

Page 1: ...Owner s Handbook for Vehicle handbook book Page 1 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

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Page 3: ...316i 318i 320i 323i 325xi 330i 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xd handbook book Page 1 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

Page 4: ...handbook book Page 2 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

Page 5: ...g and looking after your new BMW Please read it carefully before setting out in your new car so that you are fully familiar with the technical advantages of your BMW It also con tains useful informati...

Page 6: ...optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environ ment Marks the end of a specific item of inf...

Page 7: ...products of any kind which it has not approved BMW is unable to assess each individ ual product of outside origin as to its suitability for use on BMW vehicles without safety risk Nor can any such wa...

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Page 9: ...itial overview Controls in detail Operation maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Overview Controls Maintenance Minor repairs Data Keywords handbook book Page 7 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29...

Page 10: ...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 5...

Page 11: ...ox 99 Hi fi system 99 Storage compartments 100 Car phone 101 Ashtray front 102 Ashtray rear 103 Loading and load carrying Through loading system 104 Ski bag 105 Loading 106 Roof rack 108 Towing a trai...

Page 12: ...Service 145 Starting with a flat battery 145 Tow starting towing away 147 Technical data Engine data 152 Fuel consumption carbon diox ide CO2 emissions 153 Dimensions BMW 316i 318d 155 Dimensions BMW...

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Page 16: ...14 Cockpit handbook book Page 14 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

Page 17: ...board computer 74 3 Wipers rain sensor 66 4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Central locking system 30 6 Heated rear window 92 97 7 Horn entire surface 8 Adjusting steering wheel 50 9 Rear fog light 88 10 F...

Page 18: ...16 Instrument panel handbook book Page 16 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

Page 19: ...2 Outside temperature display 75 9 Selector lever and program indica tor for automatic transmis sion sequential manual gearbox SMG 19 62 65 10 Display for Trip meter distance recorder 70 Clock 74 Serv...

Page 20: ...light Comes on even though the handbrake has been released check brake fluid level Be sure to read the instructions on pages 115 and 127 before resuming your journey Tyre pressure control RDC In addit...

Page 21: ...e information see page 124 Brake pads Check the condition of your brake pads For more information see page 59 Tyre pressure control RDC Check tyre pressures see pages 24 84 Automatic Stability Control...

Page 22: ...ease arrange for the problem to be examined by BMW Service Digital Diesel Electronics DDE If light comes on during journey please arrange for the problem to be examined by BMW Service Add coolant The...

Page 23: ...old down longer switch voice input on and off Switch between telephone and radio cassette CD or MD Forward Radio Press briefly search for transmitter in FM waveband Hold down longer station search CD...

Page 24: ...s of the various items regularly and renew them in good time the items are available in any chemist Comply with legal requirements con cerning the need to carry a first aid kit in the car Refuelling F...

Page 25: ...pproximately 8 litres 1 8 gal Fuel grade Unleaded fuel The engine runs only on unleaded pet rol which can also be sulphur free Since the engines have a knock control function they can run on different...

Page 26: ...e pressures All pressures are listed in bar gauge pressure with the equivalents in kPa and pounds per square inch for tyres at ambient temperature see tyre pressure table below When towing a trailer a...

Page 27: ...nd the summer tyres 205 50 R 17 extra load 2 2 220 32 2 6 260 38 2 6 260 38 3 1 310 45 323i 325xi All summer tyres except 205 50 R 17 extra load 2 2 220 32 2 6 260 38 2 6 260 38 3 1 310 45 All winter...

Page 28: ...extra load 225 40 R 18 and 255 35 R 18 2 4 240 35 2 8 280 41 2 7 270 39 3 2 320 46 330xd 225 45 R 17 225 45 R 17 and 245 40 R 17 2 3 230 33 2 5 250 36 3 0 300 44 2 5 250 36 All winter tyres and the fo...

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Page 32: ...urant with car parking service Central locking system The principle The central locking becomes active when the driver s door is closed The following are locked and unlocked together Doors Luggage com...

Page 33: ...an be locked from the inside by persons or animals in the passenger compartment Always take the car keys with you so that the car can be opened from the outside If the remote control is unable to lock...

Page 34: ...because the doors cannot sub sequently be unlocked from inside Convenient closure Hold down the button The power win dows and electric sliding tilt sunroof close Watch the closing movement to ensure t...

Page 35: ...acci dentally Interference Systems or devices in the vicinity of the car can interfere with remote control If this happens you can open and close the car by inserting a master key in the door lock or...

Page 36: ...1 For further details on the alarm system see page 38 Convenient operation The electric windows and the sliding tilt sunroof can also be operated at the door lock To open when the door is closed turn...

Page 37: ...s at once then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull the door handle out twice at any door the first pull will unlock the door the second pull will open it Locking Either lock all doors by pr...

Page 38: ...ge compartment lid cannot be opened see page 30 This extra security can be use ful for instance when arriving at a hotel Opening from outside Press the button in the strip handle see arrow the luggage...

Page 39: ...the car If it is necessary to travel with the lug gage compartment lid open observe the following precautions 1 Close all windows and the sliding tilt sunroof 2 Set the air conditioning system or aut...

Page 40: ...different ways 30 second acoustic alarm Hazard warning flashers switched on for approximately 5 minutes Activating and deactivating Whenever the car is locked or unlocked whether at the driver s door...

Page 41: ...r example due to the movements which occur if your car is in an elevator garage or on a train Perform the locking activating opera tion twice by pressing the button on the remote control twice in succ...

Page 42: ...possibly injure themselves For convenient opening and closure by the remote control or door lock see pages 32 and page 34 Protective function There is a contact strip on the inside along the top edge...

Page 43: ...o the Raised limit position The deflector is pushed back slightly as the roof panel rises and moves with the panel as it opens Do not force the deflector closed when the roof is raised as this would d...

Page 44: ...the switch beyond its normal operating point and hold it down Operate manually If there is an electrical defect the slid ing tilt sunroof can be operated manu ally 1 Take out the interior light reach...

Page 45: ...s close as possible to the body They should not pass over hard or fragile objects The seat belt must not run across the wearer s neck nor should it be trapped or abraded by coming into contact with sh...

Page 46: ...3 Seat back Pull the lever and either apply your weight to the backrest or lean for ward to relieve it of load Adjusting BMW sport seat You can also adjust the seat base angle and the thigh support 1...

Page 47: ...k to your personal safety Lumbar support Adjusting The seat back contour can be altered to provide more support to the curved lumbar section of the spine The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal co...

Page 48: ...column in the event of a crash Removing front 1 Pull the head restraint up as far as possible 2 Press the button see arrow 1 and take out the head restraint Installing front Push the head restraint in...

Page 49: ...ster to vary the belt position to match your height Slide the button up or down See also the instructions for adjusting the seats on page 43 If damaged or subjected to severe loads in an accident have...

Page 50: ...adjusting movement is inter rupted immediately if a seat position adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons is pressed With the driver s door closed and the ignition key either removed or in pos...

Page 51: ...n deactivate this automatic func tion if you wish simply move the mirror changeover switch to the mirror on passenger side position Seat heating The seat cushion and seat back can be heated when the i...

Page 52: ...can be folded in at a road speed up to 10 km h approx 6 mph Adjusting manually You can also adjust the mirrors manu ally Press at the edges of the glass For instructions on saving the mirror position...

Page 53: ...lect reverse gear or selector lever position R To ensure that the mirror functions cor rectly always keep the photo cells clean and unobstructed One photo cell is in the mirror glass see arrow the oth...

Page 54: ...s as well as down the sides of the roof liners Do not remove the steering wheel In order to comply with valid safety regulations have airbag generators scrapped only by BMW Service Any careless or uns...

Page 55: ...ury if the airbag is trig gered If the car is fitted with side airbags for rear seat passengers make sure that children do not lean out of their seats toward the side trim panels as other wise serious...

Page 56: ...y By means of data exchange with the key the car identifies the user when the car is unlocked and selects the pre ferred settings Coloured adhesive labels are supplied with the keys so that you can id...

Page 57: ...appropriate points in this Owner s Handbook you will find this symbol as an indication that spe cial settings as described above are available Car Memory Key Memory Overview Controls Maintenance Mino...

Page 58: ...ious electrical consumers are now ready to operate Starting the engine Do not allow the engine to warm up at a standstill but drive off as soon as pos sible using moderate engine speeds Never run the...

Page 59: ...tarter motor for approx 20 seconds Manual transmission 1 Apply the handbrake 2 Move the gear lever to neutral 3 At low temperatures depress the clutch pedal 4 Start the engine Automatic transmission 1...

Page 60: ...al transmission Turn the ignition key back to 1 or 0 Automatic transmission Move the selector lever to the P posi tion and turn the ignition key back to 1 or 0 SMG gearbox If the selector lever is in...

Page 61: ...on When parking on a slope apply the handbrake because merely engaging first or reverse gear might not reliably prevent the car from rolling away Automatic transmission cars Select position P To avoid...

Page 62: ...ode C Cruise mode The SMG is operational from ignition key position 2 on When the car is at a standstill a safety function requires you to depress the brake pedal if you want to move the selector leve...

Page 63: ...s and down shifts only at a suitable engine or road speed for example it will not shift down if the resulting engine speed would be too high When you brake the car to a standstill first gear is select...

Page 64: ...ted whenever possi ble Acceleration assistance The acceleration assistant permits opti mum racing style acceleration on sur faces with good grip Using the acceleration assistant causes premature compo...

Page 65: ...tor lever away from P or N with the car at a standstill you must press the brake pedal down to release the lever shift lock Keep the foot brake applied until you are ready to move off this will preven...

Page 66: ...the lever in the direc tion the transmission shifts up if you move it in the direction a downshift takes place The gear display shows M1 to M5 The AGS adaptive transmission control system performs up...

Page 67: ...ilable when the car is driven Avoid excessive loads and take the car to the nearest BMW Service Do not work in the engine com partment with the selector lever in a drive position otherwise the car cou...

Page 68: ...f the car s flashing turn indicators must have failed including turn indica tors on a trailer if one is attached to the car Wipers rain sensor 0 Parked position of wipers 1 Intermittent wipe setting o...

Page 69: ...nd be dam aged Normal wiper speed The wipers change over to the intermit tent wipe mode when the car comes to a standstill not on cars with rain sen sor Fast wiper speed The wipers switch to normal sp...

Page 70: ...tones sand Deactivating the system Press the button repeatedly until the telltale light in the instrument cluster goes out Turning the ignition key to the 0 position also deactivates cruise control Th...

Page 71: ...ains lit You can restore cruise control at any time by calling up the last speed stored in memory In addition you interrupt the cruise control function automatically When braking When operating the cl...

Page 72: ...nob see arrow in ignition key position 1 or beyond Revolution counter Never allow the engine to run in the red zone of the revolution counter see arrow In this zone the fuel supply is inter rupted to...

Page 73: ...comes on briefly as an operating check when the ignition is switched on Coolant thermometer Blue The engine is still cold Drive at moder ate engine and road speeds Red As a functional check the warni...

Page 74: ...he number means that the car has passed the scheduled service by the distance shown Please make an appointment with BMW Service for the work to be performed Brake fluid renewal You can obtain a displa...

Page 75: ...wn as symbols from ignition key position 2 onwards until the malfunction has been eliminated 1 Check low and high beam head lights and parking lights 2 Door open 3 Luggage compartment lid open 4 Check...

Page 76: ...essed the dis play mode changes from 12 to 24 hour clock or back Ignition key in position 0 the time is displayed for a few seconds when you press the left knob On board computer Calling up functions...

Page 77: ...ing on the road at temperatures higher than 36 377 for example on bridges or where the road is in shadow Average fuel consumption If you hold the button on the turn indi cator lever in for a longer p...

Page 78: ...ig nal The closer the car approaches the obstruction the more rapid the sequence of signals When the distance is less than 30 cm approx 12 in the signal becomes continuous The signal is interrupted af...

Page 79: ...sed to deacti vate ASC T ADB is ready There is no indicator to show when ADB is in action The telltale light and the brake warning light remain perma nently yellow ASC T and ADB have been switched off...

Page 80: ...drive with the ASC T system activated whenever possible Reactivating ASC T Briefly press the button a second time the telltale light or lights go out Not even ASC T can overcome the laws of physics Th...

Page 81: ...icator to show when DTC is in action The telltale light and the brake warning light remain perma nently yellow DSC DTC and DBC have been switched off at the button or are defective Note however that t...

Page 82: ...me the telltale light or lights go out Not even DSC can overcome the laws of physics The driver is always responsible for matching his or her style of driving to the prevailing conditions The extra sa...

Page 83: ...B X is in action If the telltale light does not go out the next time you press the DSC button DSC and ADB X are defective and the stabilising functions are no longer at your disposal Note however that...

Page 84: ...prevailing conditions The extra safety potential offered by this system must never be understood as an invitation to take additional risks When DSC is deactivated it does not contribute to stabilisin...

Page 85: ...oximately 60 km h 37 mph Activating the system Press the HDC button the green telltale light in the button comes on The telltale light flashes when the car is automatically braked Deactivating the sys...

Page 86: ...ve corrected the tyre pressure Oth erwise RDC remains automatically in ignition key position 2 and therefore operates during every journey If there is a loss of tyre pressure If tyre pressure sinks si...

Page 87: ...e BMW Service has full information on how to handle RDC and is equipped with the necessary special tools Faults RDC can be subjected to interference by outside equipment or devices which use the same...

Page 88: ...ain in the second position When the ignition is turned off the car s lights go out You can have the daytime dipped headlight setting selected on your car Automatic headlight control When the switch is...

Page 89: ...lues after the apply when towing a trailer 0 1 1 or 2 occupants without lug gage 1 1 5 occupants with luggage 1 2 5 occupants with luggage 2 2 1 occupant luggage compart ment full Comply with permitte...

Page 90: ...ver to the appropriate turn indica tor position left right and allow it to remain there Fog lights Fog lights The green telltale light on the instrument panel comes on when the fog lights are in use R...

Page 91: ...riefly press the button to cancel this mode Reading lights front Turn each light on and off at the adja cent switch 2 Reading lights rear Turn each light on and off at the adja cent switch To protect...

Page 92: ...90 Heating and air conditioning systems Air conditioning handbook book Page 90 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

Page 93: ...the footwell 4 Air supply blower 92 5 Temperature 92 6 Air distribution 92 7 Heated rear window 92 8 Air conditioning mode 92 9 Recirculated air mode 92 Air conditioning Overview Controls Maintenance...

Page 94: ...r window is switched off automatically If the outdoor temperature is below approx 46 397 the rear window heater switches on automati cally within 5 minutes of the engine being started Air conditioning...

Page 95: ...ion system traps dust and pollen in the air entering the car It is renewed when BMW Service carries out routine main tenance work If the airflow is noticea bly less than usual this may indicate that t...

Page 96: ...94 Automatic air conditioning handbook book Page 94 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

Page 97: ...96 7 Automatic air distribution and supply 96 8 Individual air distribution 96 9 Interior temperature sensor keep unobstructed 10 Temperature display 96 air supply 96 11 Defrosting and demisting wind...

Page 98: ...summer and in winter and maintained at a constant value You can change the unit of measure 6 7 of the reading see page 75 Air supply blower You can vary the air supply by pressing the left or right ha...

Page 99: ...nside the car is recirculated If the windows mist up in recircu lating mode switch it off and if necessary increase the airflow Heated rear window When the heated rear window is switched on the tellta...

Page 100: ...MW Service during routine maintenance work If the airflow is noticeably less than usual this may indicate that the filter should be renewed earlier Roller sunblind From ignition key position 1 onward...

Page 101: ...light is protected against over charging and can therefore remain in the socket when it is not in use Always switch the light off before inserting it into the socket other wise the battery could be ru...

Page 102: ...utton see arrow and swing up Other storage compartments and oddments nets There are other storage compartments in the front doors and in the centre con sole There are nets on the backs of the front se...

Page 103: ...les compartment not shown in the centre console Car phone Hands free device On cars prepared for telephone installa tion or fitted with a communication package the trim panel for the hands free microp...

Page 104: ...ensure that the buttons on the side can be used See the separate operating instructions for information on how to use the mobile phone Ashtray front To empty Press the edge of the open lid see arrow...

Page 105: ...rn Non smoker s equipment On cars with non smoker fittings the socket is at the same point To access the socket lift the cover Ashtray rear To empty Press the edge of the open roller shut ter in the o...

Page 106: ...r a sudden movement of the steer ing wheel and endanger the car s occupants There are lashing points at the inside corners of the load area to which a load area net or retaining straps can be attached...

Page 107: ...a burr fastener and place it on the armrest 2 Press the button accessible from inside the car see arrow 1 this will unlock the loading flap in the luggage compartment 3 Press the locking levers togeth...

Page 108: ...he ski bag Tighten the turn buckle to ensure that the retaining strap is taut Make sure that the skis are clean before they are inserted into the bag and that any sharp edges on them or their bindings...

Page 109: ...opposite side of the car see picture Securing the load For smaller and lighter loads turn the rubberised anti slip side of the floor mat uppermost or secure them with a luggage compartment net or ret...

Page 110: ...cient clearance for raising the sunroof and that no objects extend back far enough to be struck by the luggage compartment lid when it is opened Secure loads to the roof rack so that they cannot shift...

Page 111: ...fit much more stable and safe to drive Do not exceed either the trailer s gross weight or the specified trailer load limit for the car The smaller value is the limit which should be adhered to Gradien...

Page 112: ...electrical equipment for excessive periods at a time this will limit the drain on the car s battery Before starting a journey check that the trailer s rear lights are operating correctly Towing a trai...

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Page 116: ...500 km approx 300 miles Clutch The clutch has to be bedded in over about 500 km approx 300 miles Engage the clutch gently during this running in period Driving hints Brakes do not rest your foot on t...

Page 117: ...pedal Cornering Brake Control CBC CBC is a development based on ABS When the brakes are applied on a cor ner when lateral acceleration is high or during a lane change it further improves the car s st...

Page 118: ...depressed with the shift lever or selector lever in neutral or while the engine is switched off otherwise engine braking action will not be present with the transmission in neutral and there will be n...

Page 119: ...m tread depth of only 1 6 mm approx 1 16 in Below a tread depth of 3 mm approx 1 8 in there is a risk of aquaplaning at fairly high road speeds even if the water is not very deep There are wear indica...

Page 120: ...have aged suffi ciently to cast doubt on their durabil ity New tyres Age of tyres A tyre s date of manufacture is shown as part of the inscription on the tyre wall DOT 0802 means that the tyre was man...

Page 121: ...eel and tyre fitted to the car again as soon as possible Tyre storage Store wheels and tyres in a cool dry and preferably dark place when not in use Protect tyres against contamina tion from oil greas...

Page 122: ...ore be replaced for safety reasons Keep to the specified tyre pressures and have the wheels and tyres rebal anced each time the wheels are changed or new tyres fitted Snow chains Fine link BMW snow ch...

Page 123: ...s occupants or other road users To open Pull the release lever and open the lid To close Allow the engine hood to drop from a height of approx 30 cm 12 in such that it is clearly heard to engage To a...

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Page 125: ...126 4 Reservoir for headlight cleaning sys tem and windscreen washer 124 5 Engine oil filler cap 125 6 Jump start connection point 145 Essentials inside the engine compartment Overview Controls Mainte...

Page 126: ...oil level 1 Make sure the car is standing level 2 Switch off the engine which should be at its regular operating tempera ture 3 After about 5 minutes pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a li...

Page 127: ...rotection laws Approved engine oils The quality of the engine oil is a deci sive factor for the correct operation and long life of your car s engine BMW has conducted extensive tests before approving...

Page 128: ...inhibitor on hot parts of the engine they could ignite and cause burns Checking coolant level Correct coolant level with engine cold approx 206 687 1 Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly counte...

Page 129: ...at is to say it absorbs moisture gradu ally from the air To ensure that the car s brake system remains in good working order have the brake fluid renewed every two years by BMW Service see also page 7...

Page 130: ...Inspections I and II The principle of determining mainte nance intervals according to load effec tively covers all the operating condi tions to which the car is likely to be exposed Cars used very in...

Page 131: ...headlight see arrow 3 Left headlight push lever 1 down Right headlight push lever 1 up When you return to the country of regis tration or enter a country in which vehi cles are driven on the same side...

Page 132: ...ind a cover as their light source These LEDs are similar to conventional lasers and are classified by law as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the cover or expose the eyes directly to the un...

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Page 136: ...riate care and attention should therefore be taken when handling these components If you are unfamiliar with such tasks it is better to entrust them to BMW Service Do not touch the glass of a new bulb...

Page 137: ...re very low provided that they are not switched on and off a very great number of times If a xenon headlight should nonetheless fail switch on the fog lights and continue the journey with great care p...

Page 138: ...and insert the replacement bulb 4 Reconnect the plug 5 Insert the two lugs and the centering pin on the light in the guides on the car s body 6 Push the light back in and press it carefully into posit...

Page 139: ...off 2 Take off the power supply cable and set the bulb holder down on a suita ble surface for example on the floor of the luggage compartment 3 Press the bulb in slightly turn it to the left take it...

Page 140: ...nto place until it is heard to engage 5 Reattach the trim with the clips Centre brake light This is an LED strip at the rear window Please consult BMW Service if a fault occurs Licence plate lights 5...

Page 141: ...under the jack or the maximum lifting capacity may be exceeded When the car has been jacked up do not lie under it or start the engine since either could lead to potentially fatal accidents Your BMW...

Page 142: ...ing away 3 Full width wheel covers insert fin gers into the vent holes and pull the cover off 4 Slacken the wheel studs by 1 2 turn If the car has light alloy wheels see the description of lockable st...

Page 143: ...screw on dust caps Dirt in the tyre valve can often lead to a gradual loss of pressure Use only the genuine BMW full width wheel cover otherwise the cover may work loose The full width wheel cover mus...

Page 144: ...if it deflates it remains controllable and the car is conditionally drivable The car is equipped with a tyre pres sure monitoring system RDC which indicates tyre deflation On account of the reinforced...

Page 145: ...o the left with the wheel stud wrench and take it off 2 Take adapter 3 out of the toolkit and insert it into the wheel stud 3 Unscrew wheel stud 2 After inserting and tightening the wheel stud again r...

Page 146: ...the car with the engine stationary using the connections in the engine compart ment For the positions of these con nections see the section on jump start ing on page 145 Dispose of old batteries only...

Page 147: ...the other vehicle s battery has a voltage of 12 V This informa tion is on the battery label 2 Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle and all consumers in both vehicles with the exception of the h...

Page 148: ...allow it to run for a few minutes at a fast idle speed 7 Start the engine of the other vehicle in the usual way If an initial attempt to start the engine fails wait several minutes until the flat bat...

Page 149: ...offset towing and make sure that the tow rope is taut when the towing vehicle pulls away Using a towbar The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on the same side If it is impossible to avoid attachi...

Page 150: ...s not engage and make the car impossible to steer When the engine is not running there is no power assistance and the brake servo is out of action The steering and brakes will require extra effort to...

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Page 154: ...84 72 80 72 84 Mixture preparation Digital Motor Electronics DME BMW 330i 330xi BMW 318d BMW 320d BMW 330d 330xd Displacement Number of cylinders cc 2979 6 1951 4 1995 4 2926 6 Max power output at eng...

Page 155: ...m mpg litres 100 km mpg litres 100 km mpg grams km oz mi Automatic 13 1 21 6 7 3 38 7 9 4 30 0 226 12 8 5 sp manual 12 7 22 2 6 9 40 9 9 0 31 4 221 Automatic 15 6 18 1 7 5 37 7 10 5 26 9 240 5 sp manu...

Page 156: ...o a standard test method 93 116 EU It is not the same as the average fuel consumption in practice which depends on a great many different factors such as driving style load road condition traf fic den...

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Page 158: ...156 Dimensions BMW 318i 320i 323i 325xi 330i 330xi 320d 330d 330xd handbook book Page 156 Thursday December 19 2002 4 29 PM...

Page 159: ...h manual transmission with automatic transmission kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb 1810 3990 1840 4056 1885 4156 1915 4222 1820 4012 1850 4079 1895 4178 1925 4244 1890 4167 1925 4244 1965 4332 2000 4409 1910 4...

Page 160: ...600 1600 3527 3527 1700 1700 3748 3748 720 720 1587 1587 1600 1600 3527 3527 1700 1700 3748 3748 720 720 1587 1587 1700 1700 3748 3748 1800 1800 3968 3968 Trailer nose weight kg lb 75 165 75 165 75 16...

Page 161: ...h automatic transmission kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb 1930 4255 1965 4332 2005 4420 2040 4497 2020 4453 2040 4497 2095 4619 2115 4663 1895 4178 1970 4277 1915 4222 1930 4255 1990 2623 2005 4420 2020 4453 2...

Page 162: ...7 1587 1600 1600 3527 3527 1800 1800 3968 3968 750 750 1653 1653 1800 1800 3968 3968 1800 1800 3968 3968 750 750 1653 1653 1800 1800 3968 3968 1800 1800 3968 3968 Trailer nose weight kg lb 75 165 75 1...

Page 163: ...120 km h 50 to 75 mph in 4th gear s 11 1 9 2 8 6 8 1 BMW 330i BMW 330xi BMW 318d BMW 320d BMW 330d Speed limit with automatic transmission km h mph km h mph 250 155 247 153 247 153 242 150 204 127 21...

Page 164: ...h mph km h mph 224 139 224 139 Acceleration from 0 to 100 km h 0 to 62 mph s 8 5 8 8 80 to 120 km h 50 to 75 mph in 4th gear s 7 2 Acceleration values after with auto matic transmission Performance h...

Page 165: ...xi 330i 330xi BMW 320d BMW 330d 330xd For more details see page 126 Engine oil with filter renewal 4 25 7 5 pt 5 0 8 8 pt 5 5 9 7 pt 6 5 11 4 pt 6 2 10 9 pt 6 75 11 9 pt BMW 316i 318i BMW 318d BMW 320...

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Page 167: ...itial overview Controls in detail Operation maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Overview Controls Maintenance Minor repairs Data Keywords handbook book Page 165 Thursday December 19 2002 4...

Page 168: ...adjustment 44 Battery charging 144 flat 145 Battery charge current 18 Beaker holder see Can holder 100 101 Beam throw adjustment 87 Belt height adjustment 47 Beverages holder see Can holder 100 Black...

Page 169: ...on sliding tilt sunroof 42 Emergency operation doors 34 fuel filler flap 22 Energy control 70 Engine starting 56 stopping 58 Engine compartment 122 Engine compartment lid release 121 Engine coolant 16...

Page 170: ...warning 86 Litter bag holder 100 101 Load in car headlight beam adjustment 87 Loading 106 Loads securing 107 Loads towed 157 Lockable wheel studs 143 Locked steering wheel 56 Long life oils 125 Low b...

Page 171: ...ew mirrors 50 Recirculated air mode 92 97 Reclining seats 43 Refuelling 22 Remote control 31 Replacement key 31 Replacing bulbs 134 Replacing wiper blades 134 Restraint system 53 Reverse 59 Reversing...

Page 172: ...g a trailer 108 Towing a trailer or caravan 108 Towing away 147 Towing eyes 147 Tow starting 147 Track 155 156 Traction control see DSC 79 Trailer tow hitch 108 Tread depth tyres 117 Trip distance rec...

Page 173: ...cleaning 67 Windscreen wipers 66 Winter diesel 24 Winter tyres 119 Wiper blades replacing 134 Wipers 66 Work in engine compart ment 121 X Xenon headlights 87 135 Overview Controls Maintenance Minor r...

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Page 175: ...the index to find the information you need Fuel Enter the fuel grade you prefer to use here Engine oil The quantity of oil between the two dip stick marks is approx 1 litre 1 75 pints Tyre pressures...

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