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Overview

Controls and features

Operation, care

and maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

Index

Advanced technology

159

Repairs

Index

Overview

Controls

Car care

Technology

Data

Adaptive Transmission Control

(ATC)

160

Airbags

161

Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC)

161

Radio reception

162

Safety belt tensioner

162

Rearview mirror with automatic

dimmer

163

Tire Pressure Control (RDC)

164

Rain sensor

165

Self-diagnostics

166

Xenon lamp

167

Summary of Contents for 323Ci

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for the Vehicle With a quick reference guide for your convenience ...

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Page 5: ...ibute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an ce life Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It should ehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating ntenance information supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet r a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canada models We recom read these publications thoroughly covered by the foll...

Page 6: ...er emory or Key Memory Refer 54 The individual vehicle On buying your BMW you have de cided in favor of a model with individu alized equipment and features This Owner s Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same range We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle Any differences can easily be ide...

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Page 8: ...allation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including op eration of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or trans ceiver equipment such as C B walkie talkie ham radio or similar may cause extensive damage to the vehicle co...

Page 9: ...w Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 201 307 4000 may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indi ler or BMW of North America Inc the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in SA U S Department of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can or vehicle safety from the Hotline ...

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Page 11: ...Overview Controls and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 9n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ...

Page 12: ...f 45 Adjustments Seats 47 Seat and mirror memory 50 Steering wheel 51 Mirrors 52 Car Memory Key Memory 54 Passenger safety systems Safety belts 55 Child restraint systems 56 Airbags 57 Driving Steering ignition lock 62 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine 63 Parking brake 64 Manual transmission 65 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 66 Turn signal Headlamp flasher 69 Wiper washer sys...

Page 13: ...n 113 ire replacement 114 ire rotation 114 Wheel and tire combinations 115 Winter tires 116 now chains 116 Approved wheel and tire specifications 117 Under the hood Hood 119 Engine compartment 120 Washer fluids 122 Washer nozzles 122 Engine oil 123 Coolant 126 Brake fluid 127 Vehicle Identification Number 128 Care and maintenance The BMW Maintenance System 129 Caring for your car 130 Airbags 135 V...

Page 14: ...ity Control DSC 161 dio reception 162 ety belt tensioner 162 ide rearview mirror with utomatic dimmer 163 e Pressure Control RDC 164 n sensor 165 f diagnostics 166 non lamp 167 Engine data 170 Dimensions 171 Weights 172 Capacities 173 Electrical system 174 Ribbed V belt 174 ...

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Page 17: ...cal data Index Advanced technology 15n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ckpit 16 trument cluster 18 icator and warning lamps 20 lti function steering wheel 24 zard warning flashers 25 rning triangle 25 st aid kit 25 ueling 26 el specifications 26 e inflation pressure 27 ...

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Page 21: ...6 dicator for onboard computer operation via the turn signal lever er to page 77 Clock Outside temperature Average fuel consumption Range Average speed dicator for Check Control 77 ip odometer reset to zero 74 14 Indicator and warning lamps clockwise for Fog lamps 23 Add washer fluid 22 Coolant level 23 Electronic Engine Power Control EML 23 Engine Management system 22 You can display the outside ...

Page 22: ... of gine top up as required If oil correct Please contact the BMW center o not continue driving The en ne could be damaged because quate lubrication Tire Pressure Control RDC In addition there is an acousti cal warning signal A tire failure has occurred Reduce vehicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle Avoid hard brake applications Do not over steer For additional information Refer to page 82 ...

Page 23: ...er to 81 107 Warning lamps CBC ABS and DSC for Canadian models Red An important reminder Parking brake Comes on when the parking brake is applied an additional acoustical signal sounds when starting off For additional information Refer to page 64 Parking brake lamp for Cana dian models Please fasten safety belts An acoustical warning signal sounds simultaneously Lights up for a few seconds or unti...

Page 24: ...witched off or has been deactivated because of a malfunction In the event of a malfunc tion have the system checked by your authorized BMW center For additional information Refer to page 81 Add washer fluid The washer fluid is too low Top off the fluid at the earliest op portunity For additional information Refer to page 122 Service engine soon There is a defect in the Engine Management system It ...

Page 25: ...Refer to 69 Cruise control Comes on when the cruise con trol is activated Available for tion via the multi function steering dditional information Refer to 72 Fog lamps Lights up whenever you switch on the fog lamps dditional information Refer to 85 Blue For your information High beam Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated For additional information Refer to page ...

Page 26: ...e volume Cellular phone Search in re or station keys or browse in list mes Cellular phone Search for s or station keys or browse in names 6 Horn The entire surface 7 Cruise control Resume stored setting 8 Cruise control Store and accelerate decelerate and store 9 Cruise control Activate Interrupt Cancel ...

Page 27: ...r The first aid kit is located under the passenger seat To open Pull the handle and fold the cover down To close Fold the cover up Some of the articles in the first aid kit may be used within a limited time only For this reason check the ex piration dates of each of the items regu larly and replace any whose expiration dates have passed You can get re placements in any drugstore or phar macy Compl...

Page 28: ...oose or missing activate the Check Engine Use unleaded gasoline only Recommended fuel premium with a minimum octane rating of 91 AKI BMW engines are equipped with knock sensors and will adapt automatically to different octane ratings provided that the minimum octane requirement 87 AKI is met Fuels with higher octane ratings will pro vide enhanced performance and lower fuel consumption while the us...

Page 29: ... the inflation pressure of the saver tire or spare tire Inflate pare tire to the highest inflation ied for your vehicle Comply with tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires from BMW approved manufac turers Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manu facturers You will find a list of approved ti...

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Page 32: ...uggage compartment lid 39 Luggage compartment 41 Alarm system 42 Electric power windows 44 Sliding tilt sunroof 45 Adjustments Seats 47 Seat and mirror memory 50 Steering wheel 51 Mirrors 52 Car Memory Key Memory 54 Passenger safety systems Safety belts 55 Child restraint systems 56 Airbags 57 Driving Steering ignition lock 62 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine 63 Parking brake 64 ...

Page 33: ... 84 trument panel rheostat 84 h beams Parking lamps 85 g lamps 85 erior lamps 85 ading lamps 86 ntrolling the climate pleasant driving omatic climate control 88 ated seats 93 ler sun blind 93 bin convenience i System 94 ove compartment 94 rage compartments 95 lular phones 95 htray 96 arette lighter 96 thes hooks 97 ading and transporting ough loading facility 98 bag 99 rgo loading 100 of mounted l...

Page 34: ... center is obligated to ensure that a per son requesting a key is authorized to do so since the keys belong to a security system refer to Electronic vehicle im mobilizer on page 33 Whenever you have been handed a replacement key insert it into the ignition lock and turn it once to position 2 ignition switched on then back to the home position so that the electronic immobiliser accepts the new key ...

Page 35: ...ion device simulta ly serving as a communications ace designed to allow the security m to maintain a continuous stream able vehicle specific signals with ectronic 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 dam age the integrated electronic cir A damaged key can no longer be to start the engine ...

Page 36: ...erating mode You can also operate the electric win dows and sliding tilt sunroof via the door lock To open With the door closed turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it To close With the door closed turn the key to the Lock position and hold it Watch during the closing process to make sure that nobody is in jured accidentally Letting go of the key stops the operation Manual operation in the...

Page 37: ...le can be opened from the outside at any time Transmitters that are in regular use will always be operational as the rechargeable battery in the transmitter is automatically recharged in the ignition lock while the car is being driven If it should prove impossible to lock the car with a particular transmitter via the remote control the battery is in need of recharging Use this transmitter for a le...

Page 38: ...ned To lock and secure To lock and secure Press button 2 Switching off tilt alarm and interior motion sensor Press button 2 again directly after lock ing For additional information Refer to page 43 To switch on interior lamps After locking the car press button 2 again 463de027 ...

Page 39: ...aster both the door and luggage com ent locks For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units com ply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communications Commission regula tions Operation is governed by the fol lowing FCC ID LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE 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 ...

Page 40: ...le twice To engage locks Either use the central locking button to lock all doors at once or press down the individual door lock buttons The fuel filler door then re mains unlocked As an added design feature to prevent the driver from be ing inadvertently locked out of the ve hicle the driver s door lock button will not engage as long as the door is open Children might be able to lock the doors fro...

Page 41: ...age compartment when you nder the door and ignition key to page 32 for valet parking for ce To open from outside Press the button in the handle recess arrow The luggage compartment lid opens slightly The luggage compartment is lit when the luggage compartment lid is opened Manual operation in the event of electrical failure Turn the master key to the left to the stop the luggage compartment lid wi...

Page 42: ... is closed all closing procedures Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open since exhaust fumes could penetrate the inte rior of the vehicle Should it be abso lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open Close all windows Shut the sliding tilt sunroof Increase the airflow of the automatic climate control to a high level Refer to page 88 ...

Page 43: ...ting soiled objects stance The rubberized side may shed It reduces movement of ts placed on it The fittings at the inner corners of the luggage compartment provide you with a convenient means of attaching lug gage nets and flexible straps for securing suitcases and luggage Refer also to Cargo loading on page 100 ...

Page 44: ... con er to page 37 When it is closed s once again secured Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp is located under the inside rearview mirror When the indicator lamp flashes continuously The system is armed The indicator lamp flashes when it is armed The door s the hood or lug gage compartment lid are not com pletely closed Even if you do not close the alerted area the system be gins to monitor...

Page 45: ... and g tilt sunroof must be completely d ake sure to turn off the interior n sensor see previous column dren or animals are left in the icle windows and or sunroof are left n The tilt sensor and interior motion sensor are deactivated if the con venience closing mode for the windows and the sliding tilt sunroof is interrupted within the first 10 seconds and then reinitiated If this happens you must...

Page 46: ...afety feature A contact strip is located on the inside upper frame of each of the windows If pressure is exerted against this contact strip while a window is being raised the system will respond by stopping the window and then retracting it a small distance In spite of this safety feature always make sure that the win dow s path is clear Otherwise in some cases e g with thin objects proper contact...

Page 47: ... off an still operate the sunroof for up minutes as long as neither of the doors has been opened and then d Automatic opening and closing Press the switch past the resistance point briefly The sunroof travels to either the fully closed or fully open position With the sunroof open press the switch briefly toward Lift The sun roof automatically extends to its fully raised position Pressing the switc...

Page 48: ...loss or malfunction vent of an electrical system mal the sliding tilt sunroof can be y operated Refer to page 155 ...

Page 49: ...ion er releasing the lever apply pres e to the cushion to ensure that the h engages securely shion height the lever and apply weight to or ove weight from the seat to reach desired position 3 Backrest angle Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest to reach the desired position 460de068 chanical seat ...

Page 50: ...nts reduce the risk of ck and spinal injuries in acci he head restraint so that its cen proximately at the height of the Removal Pull the head restraint upward to the stop Press the button arrow and remove the head restraint Installation Press the button arrow and insert the head restraint into the openings Adjust the head restraint 460de137 ...

Page 51: ...ten as necessary each the desired angle gh support area the lever and adjust the position he cushion for thigh support as ired 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 support to help you maintain a relaxed upright posture Press front rear of switch Increase decrease curvature ...

Page 52: ... can store and recall three different driver s seat and outside mirror posi tions The adjustment setting of the lum bar support is not saved in the memory To store 1 Turn the key to ignition key position 1 or 2 2 Adjust your seat and outside mirrors to the desired position 3 Press the MEMORY button the indi cator lamp in the button lights up 4 Press memory button 1 2 or 3 as desired the indicator ...

Page 53: ...er s s clear before unlocking the vehi therwise persons or objects could ured or damaged should the seat backward 1 Push the locking lever downward 2 Adjust the steering wheel fore aft and up down to the desired position 3 Pull the lever back in to clamp the steering wheel in the new position Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of accident from unexpected m...

Page 54: ...ons of the e to following traffic should e not be regarded as precise c heaters rrors are automatically heated ignition key in position 2 Inside rearview mirror To reduce glare from behind when driv ing at night tilt the small lever forward Lighted vanity mirror Fold down the sun visor and slide the cover panel to the side as required The mirror lamps come on in ignition key position 1 or 2 Sun vi...

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Page 56: ... decals are sup gether with the keys he system can do thorized BMW center can pro u with details on the capabilities ar Memory and Key Memory s u will see this symbol through t the Owner s Manual It is to you at appropriate places of the that are available to you mple of Key Memory is the auto djustment of the power driver s h stored settings for the individ on when the vehicle is un ...

Page 57: ... a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride in a pas senger s lap Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly across the hips and shoulder Do not allow the belt to rest against hard or fragile objects in your pockets Never route the belt across your neck do not run it across sharp edges and ensure that the belt does not become caught or jammed Be sure that the safety be...

Page 58: ...ear facing child straint device on the front pas seat Injuries could occur if the s triggered in the event of an t n should always ride in the rear modify the child restraint system way or it will not provide your th maximum protection ...

Page 59: ...iefly then goes out System malfunction The indicator lamp fails to come on The indicator lamp comes on briefly before going out and then lighting up again If there is a system malfunction there is a risk that the airbags will not be trig gered in their normal response range in the event of an accident even though the impact is severe Please have your authorized BMW cen ter inspect and repair the s...

Page 60: ...on the door trim panel indicates ag s location Accident research shows that the saf est place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat However a child sitting in the rear seat and not properly restrained may place his or her head on or near the side airbag if so equipped For example a child even though belted may fall asleep with his or her head against the side airbag It may be difficult...

Page 61: ... Car care Technology Data s the right way a child should sit in d restraint when rear side airbags w are provided This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the safety belt when rear side airbags arrow are provided 462us013 ...

Page 62: ...sary for a child not an o ride in the front seat certain ions should be taken First move the passenger seat as far away from the dashboard as possible This important precaution is intended to maximize the distance between the air bag and the child Older children should be tightly secured with the safety belt Younger children should be secured in an appropriate forward facing child re straint syste...

Page 63: ...61n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ase the safety belt se the safety belt remove the s seat and retract the safety belt to d position on the belt retractor ...

Page 64: ...r Park if vehicle is equipped with automatic transmis sion Manual transmission Depress the clutch pedal Automatic transmission Depress the footbrake Never allow the engine to run with the vehicle standing in an en closed area The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and col orless but highly toxic gas Breathing the exhaust gases poses an extreme health risk and can lead to uncon sciou...

Page 65: ...otherwise the igni witch could lock and it is impossi steer the vehicle you leave the vehicle always ve the ignition key and engage the ng lock es with manual transmission s engage the parking brake when ng on slopes and inclined sur as placing the lever in 1st gear or se may not provide adequate re ce to rolling es with automatic transmission the selector lever in Park ...

Page 66: ... to over and loss of traction fishtailing ear ke lamps do not come on when king brake is engaged s with manual transmission engage the parking brake when on slopes and inclined sur s placing the lever in 1st gear or may not provide adequate re e to rolling s with automatic transmission e selector lever in Park d corrosion apply the parking ghtly from time to time when g to a standstill at a traffi...

Page 67: ...ehicle stationary the shift lever to the left to over the slight resistance u do this the backup lamps will n automatically when the ignition in position 2 Do not hold the vehicle in place on slopes by slipping or riding the Use the parking brake instead ping clutch increases clutch ...

Page 68: ...down until starting off Otherwise the vehicle will creep when a drive position is engaged Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running shift the selector lever to the Park or Neutral position and apply the parking brake The vehi cle will move if this is not done Do not leave the car unattended with the en gine running An unattended vehicle with a running engine represents a po tential safety...

Page 69: ...ve the selector orward in the direction the mission upshifts moving it back n the direction of shifts it ward M1 to M5 appear in the gear tor The ATC will carry out upshifting and or downshifting only at the appropriate number of RPMs and speed e g downshifting will not occur if the engine speed is too high The desired then the actual gear briefly show up in the in strument cluster To accelerate q...

Page 70: ...perfor mance has been restored Drive off normally If the indicator lamp does not go out all selector lever positions can still be se lected however in the forward positions the vehicle has limited performance as it drives only in 3rd and 4th gear If this happens avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest authorized BMW center Do not carry out any work on the car in the engine compartment w...

Page 71: ... lever up to but not beyond etent It then returns to the center on when released 0 Wipers retracted 1 Intermittent wipe or rain sensor 2 Normal wipe 3 Fast wipe 4 Brief wipe 5 Automatic windshield washer 6 Rotary dial for control of the interval time or the sensitivity of the rain sen sor 462de213 ...

Page 72: ...the car ailure to do so could result in caused by undesired wiper on 2 Normal wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary the wip ers switch automatically to intermittent wipe not on vehicles with rain sensor 3 Fast wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary the wip ers operate at normal speed not on vehicles with rain sensor 5 Automatic windshield washer The system sprays washer fluid against the ...

Page 73: ...tivate the button As long as the indica mp remains on the rear window ster continues at high output thaw he indicator lamp goes out the ster continues operating at re d power for a limited period before ivating automatically To deactivate Press the button if the indicator lamp is on ...

Page 74: ...ed Speed may drop on uphill f the engine output is insuffi To decelerate Press button 2 briefly When the cruise control is active vehicle speed is reduced by approx 0 6 mph approx 1 km h every time you briefly press the button Press and hold button 2 With the cruise control active the sys tem automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle When you release the button the system reco...

Page 75: ...he d speed is deleted from the sys memory and the system is deacti eactivate the system the cruise control has been can press button 1 again The indica mp goes out and the stored speed eted Do not use cruise control on twist ing roads when high traffic density prevents driving at a constant speed when the road surface is slick snow rain ice or when the road surface is loose rocks sand ...

Page 76: ...effect resembles that associ h a sudden loss of power Indicates the current fuel consumption in mpg on Canadian models in l 100 km This instrument clearly shows whether your current driving style is conducive to economy and minimum exhaust emis sions The needle goes back to zero when the car is stationary 462us018 ometer Energy control ...

Page 77: ...riefly to con hat the system is operational lamp comes on while operating hicle the engine is overheated h the engine off immediately and it to cool down Between the blue and red zones Normal operating range It is not un usual for the needle to rise as far as the edge of the red zone in response to high outside temperatures or severe operat ing conditions Checking coolant level page 126 ...

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Page 79: ...ed unction that was last selected will dicated when the ignition is hed on Set the clock In ignition key position 1 and 2 To set ahead Turn the button to the right To set back Turn the button to the left The adjustment speed will increase the longer you continue to hold the button To change the display mode Press the knob briefly Every time you press the knob the clock display alternates between t...

Page 80: ...least 43 7 and then drops again to 37 5 7 e ice warning does not alter the ct that surface ice can form at atures above 37 5 7 36 bridges or shaded road sur Average fuel consumption If you continue to hold the button on the turn signal lever the average fuel con sumption last displayed is recalculated from that point in time 462us007 ...

Page 81: ...ew Controls Car care Technology Data age speed continue to hold the button the ge speed last displayed is recal d from that point in time me spent when the vehicle is sta y and the engine is shut off is ed for the calculation ...

Page 82: ...he 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 de tected This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical limits of ultrasonic mea surement as occurs with tow bars and trailer couplings and in the vicinity of thin and painted objects ...

Page 83: ...t buttons if the vehicle is fully ped This may vary depending on quipment actually installed When the DSC is deactivated you are operating with conventional torque transfer In exceptional instances it is effective to deactivate the system when rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces or when driving with snow chains Refer also to page 110 To reactivate the system Press...

Page 84: ...operates er the vehicle is driven Loss of tire pressure If the inflation pressure has dropped too much over a period of time which is normal for any tire the indicator lamp will come on with a yellow lamp This alerts you to have the tires inflated to the specified pressures as soon as possible If you are prompted to check the tire pressure shortly after a cor rection has been made this indicates t...

Page 85: ...ls System interference The RDC can be subjected to interfer ence locally by outside equipment or devices which use the same radio fre quency The indicator lamp will come on with a yellow lamp during the malfunction The indicator lamp also comes on in the event of a system fault if a wheel is mounted without the appropriate electronics if in addition to the spare tire addi tional wheels with RDC el...

Page 86: ...sounds for a few sec remind you that the headlamps t been switched off e driving lamps d the lamp switch can be left in ond position When the ignition hed off the external lighting is tched off Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi nation intensity 460us036 Instrument panel rheostat ...

Page 87: ...mps are on The interior lamps operate automatically Switching interior lamps on and off Press the button briefly If you want the interior lamps to remain off continuously maintain pressure on the button for approximately 3 seconds To revert to normal operation press the button briefly Footwell lamps The footwell lamps operate in the same way as the interior lamp 460de039 ...

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Page 92: ...ndividual requirements You ct air to flow onto the windows ard the upper body and into well Temperature The figures in the display provide a general indication of interior temperature We recommend 707 226 as a comfortable setting whether the air conditioner is operating or not When you start the vehicle the system ensures that the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible It then main...

Page 93: ...6 This will help to nt the windows from fogging up windows fog over after switching r conditioner off switch it back on Condensation forms in the air con ditioner system during operation hen exits under the vehicle Traces ndensed water of this kind are thus al Recirculated air mode You can respond to unpleasant external odors by temporarily blocking outside air The system then recirculates the air...

Page 94: ... may be adjusted to meet your personal re quirements Use the rotary dials 1 for an infinitely variable opening and closing of the vents You can use the levers 2 to adjust the flow direction Set the outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you The rotary dial 3 allows you to mix the air from the outlets for your upper body by warming or cooling it as desired 460de040 ...

Page 95: ...t one of three different opera modes o indicator lamps on Heating at a h temperature e indicator lamp on Heating at a temperature cator lamps off Seat heating de vated To actuate press the button briefly with ignition key in position 2 The illustration depicts the arrangement of the buttons if the vehicle is fully equipped This may vary depending on the equipment actually installed 462us028 ...

Page 96: ...prevent injury in the event of a crash close the glove compart ment immediately after use Rechargeable flashlight Located on the left hand side of the glove compartment Features integral overload protection so it can be left in its holder continu ously Be sure that the flashlight is switched off when it is inserted into its holder Failure to comply with this precaution could lead to overcharg ing ...

Page 97: ...provided in the center console Hands free system In vehicles with a telephone prep or communications package the trim piece for the hands free microphone is located in the headliner near the interior lamp For additional information concerning the cellular phone please refer to the manufacturer s operating instructions 460de253 ...

Page 98: ... could result in burns The cigarette lighter remains operational when the ignition key has been removed For this reason children should never be left in the car unattended Cigarette lighter socket Suitable for attaching power supplies for flashlights car vacuum cleaners etc up to a rating of approx 200 watts at 12 volts Avoid damaging the socket due to insert ing plugs of different shapes or sizes...

Page 99: ...97n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data thes hooks on the upper edge to fold it up onal notes Refer to page 105 ...

Page 100: ...not correctly engaged rted cargo could enter the pas compartment from the luggage tment during brake applications ve maneuvers and endanger the occupants The fittings at the corners of the lug gage compartment provide you with a convenient means of attaching luggage nets and flexible straps for securing suitcases and luggage Refer also to Cargo loading on page 100 ...

Page 101: ... lug e compartment is unlocked end the ski bag between the front ts The zipper provides conve nt access to the stored items and also be left open to promote dry Secure the skis or other objects in the bag by tightening the strap at the buckle Please ensure that the skis are clean before loading them into the bag Take care to avoid damage from sharp edges To store the ski bag perform the above step...

Page 102: ...ber lined non skid side of the floor mat or secure with a luggage compart ment net or elastic straps refer to page 41 For large heavy pieces see your BMW center for load securing de vices Lashing eyes arrow are pro vided at the corners of the luggage compartment for attaching these load securing devices Comply with the information en closed with the load securing de vices 460de161 ...

Page 103: ...ng the rack will find the specifications under nical Data on page 172 Make sure that the load is not too heavy and attempt to distribute it evenly Always load the heaviest pieces first on the bottom Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for raising the sliding tilt sunroof and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compartment lid Secure the roof luggage correctly...

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Page 105: ...view Controls Car care Technology Data der the hood od 119 gine compartment 120 sher fluids 122 sher nozzles 122 gine oil 123 olant 126 ake fluid 127 hicle Identification Number 128 re and maintenance e BMW Maintenance ystem 129 ring for your car 130 bags 135 hicle storage 136 ws and regulations chnical modifications to the ehicle 136 D connector 137 ...

Page 106: ...o brake cle Brakes Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal Even light but con sistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly to brake failure Aquaplaning A wedge of water can form between the tires and the road surface when you op erate the vehicle on wet or slushy roads This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplaning or hydroplaning It is char acterized ...

Page 107: ...quently or for extended periods or eated start attempts in which the ine does not start stopping and arting an engine that is running perly does not present a problem ver let the engine run with any of spark plug cables disconnected Be sure to comply with the in structions above to prevent un burned fuel from reaching the catalytic converter Otherwise the catalytic con verter could respond by over...

Page 108: ...ppery road sur g conditions where there is a pper surface together with a ace that provides good traction on gravel or snow for instance or with snow chains the braking distance may also be longer than when the wheels are locked However ABS continues to provide enhanced vehicle stability and steering response under these condi tions Information for your safety Not even ABS can suspend the laws of ...

Page 109: ...ffecting ake system refer any problems to authorized BMW center at the ear pportunity ABS warning lamp for Canadian model If the brake warning lamp comes on together with the indicator lamps for the ABS and DSC sys tems refer to page 21 The en tire ABS CBC and DSC govern ing system has deactivated Continue driving cautiously and defensively Avoid full brake ap ons This could cause the vehicle e st...

Page 110: ...ould engine braking prove inade quate you should still avoid extended continuous braking Instead of main taining low to moderate pressure over an extended period of time you should decelerate the vehicle by applying more substantial force on the pedal watch for following traffic and then pausing before repeating the application This staggered braking technique allows the brakes to cool in the inte...

Page 111: ...s up The brake pads have reached minimum pad thickness Proceed nearest authorized BMW center on as possible to have the pads ced For your own safety Only use brake linings that BMW has re d for your particular vehicle model cannot vouch for driving safety or itability of brake linings other than they have released ...

Page 112: ...d conditions substantially reduce the traction available between the tires and the road surface Remember that braking distances will be significantly longer as a result ABS is intended to prevent the wheels from locking during brake applications thus helping to maintain vehicle stability and steering response If the ABS does not respond in a critical braking situation and the wheels lock Reduce th...

Page 113: ...ctor lever in Park hicles with manual transmission pply the parking brake when ng on inclined surfaces In order to nt the parking brake linings from g due to frost or corrosion dry by gently applying the parking as the vehicle is coming to a Make sure that following traffic is ndangered The brake lamps do not light up when the parking brake is ap ...

Page 114: ... remove the an The reception and sound quality ob tained from mobile radios varies ac cording to a variety of factors including the broadcast range of the transmitter and the directional orientation of the antenna Interference factors such as high tension power lines buildings and natural obstructions can all lead to un avoidable reception interference re gardless of how well the vehicle s sound s...

Page 115: ...ontrol over 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 The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden air loss Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect as can var...

Page 116: ...rec ommended If a proposed interaxle rotation of tires is based on economic considerations one should consider whether the costs for the rotation are likely to be recap tured by any increase in the service life of the tires which might be realized In principle interaxle rotation should be performed in short intervals with a maximum of 3 000 miles 5 000 km Consult your authorized BMW center for mor...

Page 117: ... 270 km h above 150 mph 240 km h ple nal width ct ratio in l tire code iameter in inches rating n ZR tires d rating e R on ZR tires 225 50 R 16 92 W Winter 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 valve inserts against dirt using screw on valve stem caps Dirt in the valves frequently leads to slow leaks...

Page 118: ...e with winter driving ns once the tread wears to be 6 in 4 mm and should thus be d with the specified tire inflation es and be sure to have the nd tire assemblies balanced me you change the tires Storage Store tires in a cool dry place away from light whenever possible Protect the tires against contact with oil grease and fuel Snow chains Use narrow link BMW snow chains on summer or winter tires o...

Page 119: ... 5Jx15 6 5Jx15 7Jx15 7Jx16 8Jx17 wheels in the vehicle s y the manufacturer uments Snow chains Snow chains cannot be mounted on the following tires 225 50 R 16 92 W 225 50 ZR 16 225 45 R 17 91 W 225 50 R 16 92 Q T H 225 45 R 17 91 Q T H Mixed tires For details concerning tire manufactur ers for mixed tires refer to the original equipment specifications ...

Page 120: ...e s he manufacturer you s Snow chains Snow chains cannot be mounted on the following tires 225 50 R 16 92 W 225 50 ZR 16 225 45 R 17 91 W 225 50 R 16 92 Q T H 225 45 R 17 91 Q T H Mixed tires For details concerning tire manufactur ers for mixed tires refer to the original equipment specifications ...

Page 121: ...ngine hood drop from about 30 cm about 12 inches up so that it audibly engages To avoid injuries be sure that the travel path of the hood is clear when it is closed as with all closing procedures If it is determined that the hood is not completely closed while driving stop immediately and close it securely 462de270 ...

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Page 124: ...o that it is inaccessi hildren Comply with the instruc the containers 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 re quired or have them adjusted by your BMW center Headlamp washer system Have these adjusted by your BMW center as required ...

Page 125: ...damage the engine To add oil Wait until the level has dropped to just above the lower mark before adding oil But never let the oil drop below the lower mark BMW engines are designed to op erate without oil additives the use of additives could lead to damage in some cases This also applies for the manual transmission automatic trans mission differential and the power steering system 462de245 ...

Page 126: ...ating as estab n SAE classes ection of the correct SAE class s on the climatic conditions in a where you drive your BMW commends the use of oils in sses SAE 5W 30 or SAE 5W 40 ils may be used for driving in all temperatures 530us050 ...

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Page 128: ...the instrument cluster must be located in the blue field otherwise otherwise you could be scalded 1 Turn the cap slightly counterclock wise in order to allow accumulated pressure to escape Then open 2 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant until the correct level is reached do not overfill The coolant is a mixture of water and extended duty antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor Always maintain the...

Page 129: ...e 153 and to the Service and War Information Booklet US models rranty and Service Guide Booklet dian models fluid is toxic and damages the ve s paint You should always store it original container and in a location out of reach of children t spill the fluid and do not fill the fluid reservoir beyond the MAX The brake fluid could ignite upon ct with hot engine parts and cause s burns Comply with the...

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Page 131: ... since engine oil ages regard f the load Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Please refer to the Service and War ranty Information Booklet US models or Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models for additional infor mation on maintenance intervals and procedures As a precaution against rust it might be a good idea to have th...

Page 132: ...s are used be sure to n an adequate distance between ay source and the vehicle s sur adequate distance and exces ssure can damage or weaken h making it more susceptible to uent attack In addition mois uld penetrate to vehicle compo eading to long term damage When cleaning the headlamps please observe the following Do not rub dry Never use abrasives or strong cleaning agents to clean the covers Rem...

Page 133: ... up to 2507 1206 Caring for the vehicle finish Regular washing is a preventive mea sure against long term effects from substances that are harmful to the vehi cle s finish especially if you drive your vehicle in areas with high levels of air pollution or aggressive natural sub stances tree resins pollen Nevertheless you should immediately remove especially aggressive sub stances Failure to do so c...

Page 134: ...ccordance with offi air procedures Caring for other vehicle components and materials Light alloy wheels should be treated with alloy wheel cleaner especially dur ing the winter months However do not use aggressive products containing ac ids strong alkalis or abrasives Do not use steam cleaners operating at tem peratures above 1407 606 Follow the manufacturer s instructions If your vehicle has chro...

Page 135: ...rushing against the nap with a lightly dampened brush The tendency of the pile to lie in a par ticular direction on velour upholstery is not a quality defect and just as on home textiles or clothing cannot be avoided Lint on upholstery materials textile or leather remnants that have been worn into the upholstery may be removed with a lint brush or a Velcroâ brush A cleaning glove is available for ...

Page 136: ...vals ning use BMW leather cleaning Since dirt and grease gradually attack the protective layer of the leather the cleaned surfaces should be treated with BMW leather care agent This also acts as an antistatic agent To protect against moisture and water treat the leather with BMW Impregnat ing Agent We recommend that you perform this procedure twice a year on leather ex posed to normal use Spills s...

Page 137: ...W center for s or service operations Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the airbag system These include the padded steering wheel hub the instru ment panel the side trim panels of the front or rear doors and the roof pillars or the sides of the headliner Never tape the air bag cover panels cover them over or alter them in any other way Do not remove or d...

Page 138: ...o the engine Light Emitting Diodes LEDs Light emitting diodes installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle These LEDs resemble conventional lasers and are classified by law as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the protective lens and avoid staring directly at the unfiltered beam for extended periods several hours as i...

Page 139: ...r blinks or flashes this tes a high level of engine misfire ce speed and contact your near MW center immediately Severe e misfire over only a short period e can seriously damage emission ol components especially the cat converter the fuel filler cap is not properly ned the OBD system can detect por leak and the indicator will p If the fuel filler cap is subse ly tightened the indicator should uish...

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Page 141: ...pairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data placement procedures board tool kit 140 ndshield wiper blades 140 mps and bulbs 140 mote control 147 anging tires 148 tery 151 ses 153 crofilter 154 case of electrical lfunction el filler door 155 ding tilt sunroof 155 sistance giving and eiving mp starting 156 wing the vehicle 157 ...

Page 142: ...onsult your authorized BMW center Do not touch the glass portion of a new bulb with your bare hands since even small amounts of impurities burn in to the surface and reduce the service life of the bulb Use a clean cloth paper napkin or a similar mate rial or hold the bulb by its metallic base A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW center Whenever working on the electri cal system switch...

Page 143: ...er spray to remove umulated ice and snow never a scraper Xenon lamp 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 If one of these bulbs should nevertheless fail it is possible to con tinue driving with great caution using the fog lamps provided traffic laws in your area do not proh...

Page 144: ...ough the upper opening ut the lamp toward the front 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 engage 462de262 ...

Page 145: ...ty glasses and pro e gloves Failure to comply with recaution could lead to injury if the s accidentally damaged during re ment e contact a BMW center in case of unction Tail lamps Tail lamps 4 Bulbs 21 4 watt Remaining bulbs 21 watt 1 Turn signal yellow 2 Backup lamp white 3 Tail lamp red 4 Tail lamp Brake lamp red 462us010 ...

Page 146: ...tate the trim downward arrow 1 Release 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 462us033 ...

Page 147: ...r in the slot and ss toward the left arrow to re se the lens place the bulb Interior lamps Front Interior lamps 6 watt bulb with 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 3 Remove and replace the bulb 460de182 ...

Page 148: ...ry the lamp out using a screwdriver 2 Replace the bulb Glove compartment lamp 5 watt bulb 1 Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver 2 Replace the bulb Luggage compartment lamps One lamp each in the bulb holder of the tail lamps 10 watt bulb 1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess and remove the lens 2 Replace the bulb ...

Page 149: ...s when doing this The al locking system will confirm every zation procedure as described in 5 event of a system malfunction e contact your authorized BMW r who can also provide you with cement transmitters Whenever you take receipt of a new transmitter always turn it to position 2 ignition switched on in the ignition lock and then back to the home position so that the electronic immobil iser see p...

Page 150: ...oises later note the position of the tools when you remove them and return them to their original position when you are through using them A jack 1 Raise the floor panel in the luggage compartment refer to page 41 and unscrew the red wing nut arrow When you have completed work screw the jack all the way back down Fold the handle back and insert it in its holder Wedge 2 The wedge or wheel chock is ...

Page 151: ...l covers each into the ventilation openings d pull the cover off 4 Loosen the lug bolts 1 2 turn 5 Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the wheel you are changing refer to the illustration at the left in such a way that the base of the jack is positioned vertically under the jacking point relative to the entire surface and that the jack head fits securely into the square recess of the ja...

Page 152: ...e another vehicle model or any load of any kind as this could lead to acci dents and personal injury Have the lug bolts checked for proper tightness with a calibrated torque wrench at the earliest possibility torque specification 72 lb ft 100 Nm When storing the wheel take care to ensure that you do not damage the re taining pin in the spare tire recess If light alloy wheels other than Original BM...

Page 153: ...e handling the battery please read the following infor mation Wear eye protection Do not al low particles containing battery acid or lead to come into con tact with your eyes your skin or your clothing Battery acid is extremely corro sive Wear eye protection and protective gloves Do not tip the battery Battery acid can leak from the ventilation openings Ensure that children keep well away from bat...

Page 154: ...sitive terminal wiring in any way otherwise the safety battery terminal s safety function will no longer be guaranteed Repair and disposal are to be performed exclusively by trained technicians When removing the battery disconnect the cable on the negative terminal first then the cable on the positive terminal Loosen the center adjusting screw on the battery retaining strap use the screwdriver inc...

Page 155: ...tion provided on 127 If an electrical accessory should fail switch it off and check the fuse In glove compartment 1 Open the glove compartment and turn the two white quick release fasteners outward Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are located on the fuse holder 2 Use the plastic tweezers to remove the fuse for the accessory or equip ment that has stopped working 3 If the fuse is burned through the...

Page 156: ...e hood se the three fasteners arrow a 1 4 turn ve the filter cover 4 Remove the filter by pulling toward the front and install a new one 5 Position the filter cover and secure it with the three fasteners 460de157 ...

Page 157: ...Car care Technology Data ual operation move the interior lamp refer to e 145 reach into the opening push out the panel n the sunroof s steel crank with Allen key from the onboard tool refer to page 140 in the desired ction ing tilt sunroof ...

Page 158: ...arks gener he battery 6 If the battery on the support vehicle is weak start the engine and let it run 7 Start the engine on the vehicle need ing 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 re charge 8 Before disconnecting the jumper ca bles from your BMW turn on the re...

Page 159: ...could be damaged and ead to an accident Towing with a commercial tow truck Do not tow with sling type equipment Use wheel lift or flat bed equipment Please comply with applicable towing laws Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle for any reason Never attach tie down hooks chains straps or tow hooks to tie rods control arms or any other part of the vehicle suspension as severe damage to ...

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Page 161: ...Advanced technology 159n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data aptive Transmission Control ATC 160 bags 161 namic Stability Control DSC 161 dio reception 162 ety belt tensioner 162 arview mirror with automatic immer 163 e Pressure Control RDC 164 n sensor 165 f diagnostics 166 non lamp 167 ...

Page 162: ...ill and downhill gradients mple if you maintain speed a curve it does not upshift On adients it shifts up only when ne speed increases in order to ore efficient use of power re On downhill gradients ATC own when the speed of the vehi eases and the driver must apply kes ...

Page 163: ...lutions of the wheels steering angle lateral acceleration brake pressure and the movement of the vehicle around its vertical axis If differences in the wheel speeds oc cur the system counteracts the danger of wheelspin by reducing engine torque If necessary the system also responds with additional application of the brakes at the rear wheels If the system detects an instability in the vehicle s co...

Page 164: ...ee sepa 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 there noticed by the radio listener The safety belt tensioner responds to collisions by tightening the belts to en sure that occupants remain firmly posi tioned in their seats A gas pressure system retracts the buc...

Page 165: ...hnology Data omatic dimmer emisolid reacts chemically to this ical current thus providing infi variable dimming of the mirror rochromic technology esult it is no longer necessary to he mirror manually and the driver aintain full concentration on traf ...

Page 166: ...ery wheel there is an antenna in y that receives the signals from wheels A central electronics evaluates the quadruple signals wards any changes The RDC n important part in driving safety ...

Page 167: ...Car care Technology Data the Intermittent wiper speed on is selected the wiper reacts diately if water is splashed onto ndshield from vehicles traveling d for example As a result the rain r provides a contribution to driv fety and comfort ...

Page 168: ...ccur during the night e vehicle is parked for in ation cycle runs every tenth time ne is shut off During this cycle ator motors of all the heating tilation flaps travel to their limit both directions The limit posi d the return travel paths are d in this manner in order to en t appropriate adjustments for rating elements can be made at e You will hear the sounds of the air flaps as the heater vent...

Page 169: ...ity especially during se weather conditions and driving ons driving at night in heavy rain ough road repair areas where are no lane markers for instance n lamps make a significant contri n to highway safety since other ay users bicyclists and motorcy in the right lane and pedestrians ore easily detected ...

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Page 171: ...tion care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 169n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data gine data 170 mensions 171 ights 172 pacities 173 ctrical system 174 bed V belt 174 ...

Page 172: ...BMW 323Ci BMW 328Ci 152 2 2 494 6 170 4 2 793 6 170 5 500 193 5 500 181 245 3 500 206 280 3 500 10 5 10 2 2 95 75 3 31 84 3 31 84 3 31 84 Digital Engine Electronics DME ...

Page 173: ...171n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data m turning circle Ø 34 4 feet 10 5 m ...

Page 174: ...ions not included kg kg 3 153 1 430 3 213 1 457 3 197 1 450 3 256 1 477 kg kg 4 211 1 910 4 255 1 930 4 270 1 937 4 314 1 957 kg 1 962 890 1 973 895 kg 2 348 1 065 2 370 1 075 kg 165 75 165 75 liters 14 5 410 14 5 410 r the gross vehicle weight ...

Page 175: ...pprox 63 approx 2 1 approx 8 Fuel specification Page 26 quarts liters approx 5 6 approx 5 3 For details Page 122 quarts liters approx 8 9 approx 8 4 For details Page 126 quarts liters approx 6 9 approx 6 5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Specifications Page 124 Lifetime fluid no fluid change required ...

Page 176: ...ed V belt ump AC generator Power V belt 6 PK x 1538 mpressor V belt 5 PK x 863 You can obtain Original BMW Parts and Accessories as well as professional advice from your autho rized BMW center ...

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Page 180: ...erating instructions Car vacuum cleaner connecting 96 Car wash 130 Care exterior 131 interior 132 Care of upholstery 133 Care of wool velour 133 Cargo loading 100 Caring for the vehicle finish 131 Cassette operation refer to the radio operating instructions Catalytic converter 105 CBC Cornering Brake Control 21 107 CD mode refer to the radio operating instructions Cellular phones 95 112 Center hig...

Page 181: ... 123 Engine oil pressure 20 Engine oil specifications 124 Engine speed 170 Entry from the rear 49 Exterior mirrors 52 F Failure messages 77 Fault ABS 107 Fault displays 77 Filler cap cover 26 Filling capacities 173 Filling the washer reservoir 173 First aid 25 First aid kit 25 Fittings towing 157 Flashlight 94 Flat tire 113 148 Fog lamps 85 bulb replacement 143 Fog lights 85 Folding rear backrest ...

Page 182: ...de rearview mirror 53 Lug bolts 149 Luggage compartment 39 capacity 172 emergency release 39 floor mat 41 floor panel 41 remote control 37 Luggage compartment lamps bulb replacement 146 Luggage compartment lid 39 emergency release 39 Luggage compartment lighting 39 Luggage rack 101 Lumbar support 49 M M S tires 116 Maintenance 76 129 Malfunction displays 77 Manual transmission 65 Manually controll...

Page 183: ...r lamps 143 Rear window defroster 71 92 Rear view mirror 52 Reclining seat 47 Refueling 26 Remote control 35 Removal of the vehicle from service 136 Remove condensation windows 91 Replenish washer fluid 122 Reporting safety defects 7 Reserve control lamp 75 Restraint system 56 60 Reverse 17 65 Roller blind sun protection 93 Roof load 172 Roof luggage rack 101 Rubber parts 110 S Safety belt height ...

Page 184: ...s 157 Tow starting 157 Towing 157 Track 171 Trailer loads 172 Transmission 65 Tread depth tires 113 Trip odometer 74 Trunk 39 capacity 172 locking separately 39 Trunk lamps bulb replacement 146 Trunk lid refer to luggage compartment lid 39 Turn signal 23 bulb replacement 142 Turn signals 69 Turning radius 171 Two way radios 112 U Used batteries 153 V Vacuum cleaner connecting 96 Vanity mirror 52 b...

Page 185: ...183n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data r blade 140 10 110 116 140 9 ne 119 1 167 ...

Page 186: ...gle 25 Headlamp cover care 141 High beams bulb replacement 141 I Indicator lamps 20 Inflated pressure 27 Interior lamps bulb replacement 145 J Jack 148 L License plate light bulb replacement 145 Low beams bulb replacement 141 Luggage compartment emergency release 39 Luggage compartment lamps bulb replacement 146 Luggage compartment lid emergency release 39 M Maintenance 129 Malfunction displays 77...

Page 187: ...m A to Z 185n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ent 143 3 7 ent 142 126 ent 146 20 ges 77 h 148 ngine 119 ...

Page 188: ...ge 124 pace between the two marks e dipstick corresponds to approx S quarts 1 liter nation minimum or rated performance or enhanced perfor e y nflation pressures description refer to page 27 Summer Winter Front Rear Front Rear sons sons or 4 plus luggage ueling ...

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