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Everything from A to Z

179

Oil pressure

indicator lamp

OIL SERVICE

Oil types

139

Old batteries, refer to Dis-

posal

157

Onboard computer

Onboard computer, refer to

the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer

Onboard tool kit

148

Opening and closing

from outside

from the inside

via the door lock

via the remote control

Outlets, ventilation

102

106

Outside temperature dis-

play

changing unit of
measure

Paintwork care, refer to the

Caring for your vehicle
brochure

Panic mode, trigger

alarm

Park Distance Control

(PDC)

Parking aid, refer to Park

Distance Control (PDC)

Parking brake

indicator lamp

Parking lamps

bulb replacement

150

Parking lamps/Low

beams

Parts and accessories, refer

to Your individual vehicle

Passenger-side exterior mir-

ror tilt function

PDC Park Distance

Control

Plastic, refer to the Caring

for your vehicle brochure

Pollen, refer to

Microfilter

105

Pollen, refer to Microfil-

ter/activated-charcoal fil-
ter

110

Power output, refer to

Engine data

166

Power seat

Power socket, cigarette

lighter

116

Pressure monitoring, tires

Flat Tire Monitor

Pressure, tires

129

Protective function

electric power windows

Radio remote control key,

refer to Master key with
remote control

Radio, refer to the Owner's

Manual for Radio

Rain sensor

Raising the floor panel

Range

Reading lamps

front

100

rear

100

Rear lamps

bulb replacement

151

indicator lamp, defective
lamp

Rear window defroster

air conditioning

104

Rear window heating

automatic climate
control

109

Rear-entry assist

Rearview mirror

Receiving assistance

158

Recirculated-air mode

air conditioning

104

automatic climate
control

109

Recirculating the air, refer to

Recirculated-air mode

104

109

Reclining seat, refer to Seat

adjustment

Refueling

fuel filler door

Releasing

hood

134

Remaining distance to ser-

vice

Remaining distance, refer to

Range

Remote control

garage door opener

112

luggage compartment
lid

malfunction

Replacement key

Replacing lamps, refer to

Lamps and bulbs

149

Replacing tires

130

Reporting safety defects

Restraint systems

for children

Restraint systems, refer to

Safety belts

Reverse

automatic transmission
with Steptronic

SMG gearbox

Reverse gear

manual transmission

Overview

Controls

Maintenance

Repairs

Data

Index

Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 325CI

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...325Ci 330Ci Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...maximum satisfaction from your BMW s unique array of advanced technical fea tures It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW s value throughout an extended service life For additional information refer to the supple mental manuals This Owner s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this veh...

Page 4: ...icle Additional sources of information If you have any additional questions your BMW center will be glad to advise you You can find more information about BMW for example on its technology on the Internet at www bmw com Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Contains information that ...

Page 5: ...ns be entirely ruled out You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be recognized on the basis of the data illustrations or descriptions in this Owner s Manual For your own safety Fuels Use unleaded gasoline only Fuels containing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent wil...

Page 6: ...r the vehicle its operation or its occupants Original BMW Parts BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW together with professional advice on using these items are available from all BMW centers Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any p...

Page 7: ...he US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National High way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 telephone toll free 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if i...

Page 8: ...25 Controls and features Opening and closing Keys 30 Central locking system 30 Opening and closing via the remote control 31 Opening and closing via the door lock 33 Opening and closing from the inside 34 Luggage compartment lid 35 Luggage compartment 37 Alarm system 38 Electric power windows 40 Manual convertible top 41 Fully automatic convertible top 46 Wind deflector 50 To adjust Safe seating p...

Page 9: ...88 Check Control 88 Clock 89 Computer 90 Technology for safety and driving convenience Park Distance Control PDC 92 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 93 Flat Tire Monitor 94 Brake force display 96 Lamps Parking lamps Low beams 97 Adaptive headlights 98 Instrument lighting 98 High beams Standing lamps 99 Fog lamps 99 Interior lamps 100 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving Air conditioning 102 A...

Page 10: ...luid 138 Engine oil 138 Coolant 140 Brake fluid 141 Maintenance The BMW Maintenance System 142 Laws and regulations California Proposition 65 warning 143 OBD interface socket 143 Owner service procedures Replacement procedures Onboard tool kit 148 Windshield wiper blades 148 Lamps and bulbs 149 Changing a wheel 153 Run Flat tires 156 Battery 157 Fuses 157 Giving and receiving assistance Receiving ...

Page 11: ...Contents 11 Index Everything from A to Z 172 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...12 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ... Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 14: ...14 Cockpit Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 15: ...m Rain sensor 83 4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Central locking system 30 6 Initiating an emergency call 158 Mobile Service 158 7 Rear window defroster 104 109 8 Horn the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 59 10 Fog lamps 99 Cockpit Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 16: ...16 Instrument cluster Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...its of measure for exterior tem perature display 90 9 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission sequen tial manual gearbox SMG 19 75 81 10 Display for Trip odometer Odometer 86 Clock 89 Service interval 88 Computer 90 11 Check Control 88 12 Trip odometer reset to zero 86 13 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 Instrument cluster Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index ...

Page 18: ...e nearest BMW cen ter Do not continue driving as the engine could sustain serious dam age from inadequate lubrication Flat Tire Monitor In addition an acoustic signal is sounded there is a flat tire Reduce speed and carefully come to a stop Avoid sudden braking and steer ing maneuvers For additional information refer to page 94 Brake warning lamp If the lamp comes on when the parking brake is not ...

Page 19: ...0 km before refilling For additional information refer to page 138 Engine oil level Comes on after the engine has been switched off add engine oil at the earliest opportunity such as the next time you stop to refuel For additional information refer to page 138 Brake pads Have the brake pads checked For additional information refer to page 126 Flat Tire Monitor The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc tion...

Page 20: ...nt system You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed Please have the system inspected at your BMW center Add coolant The coolant level is too low Add coolant at the earliest opportu nity For additional information refer to page 140 CHECK GAS CAP This indicator lamp comes on when the gas cap is loose or missing Close the gas cap tightly refer to page 24 Rollover protection...

Page 21: ... on when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated For additional information refer to pages 82 99 Indicator and warning lamps Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 22: ...ch between phone radio cassette and CD Forward Radio Press briefly next station in station memory Extended pressure station search CD Press briefly jump to next track Extended pressure search function in track Cassette Press briefly jump to next track or stop fast forward Extended pressure fast forward Phone Scan personal phone book Rewind reverse same functions as for ward Volume Cruise control s...

Page 23: ...d the cover down To close fold the cover up and press it until the tab engages Some of the articles in the first aid kit have a limited period of use before expiration For this reason check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly and replace any whose expiration dates have passed You can purchase replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy in any drug store or pharmacy Always observe all...

Page 24: ... containers in your vehicle Whether empty or full these containers can leak cause an explosion or lead to fire in the event of a collision Simple and environmentally friendly Open the gas cap carefully to pre vent fuel from spraying out Fuel spray may cause injury Keep the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pip...

Page 25: ...el as it would cause permanent and irreversible damage to the oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter Tire inflation pressure Checking tire pressures Tire pressures in psi kilopascal are shown on the driver s door post and are visible when the door is open Only check the tire inflation pressures of cold tires This means after driving a maximum of 1 25 miles 2 km or after the vehicle has been par...

Page 26: ...or standard spare tire Inflate the spare tire to the highest infla tion pressure specified for your vehi cle Comply with tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table apply to BMW approved tire sizes and tire manufacturers Your BMW center can provide you with more information about these Other pressures may be required for tires made by other manu facturers Your vehicle is equi...

Page 27: ... S 225 50 R 16 92 Q M S 205 50 R 17 93 Q M S extra load 225 45 R 17 91 Q M S 32 220 36 250 39 270 46 320 330Ci 225 45 R 17 91 W 32 220 36 250 39 270 46 320 225 45 ZR 17 245 40 ZR 17 225 40 ZR 18 255 35 ZR 18 32 220 32 220 36 250 36 250 39 270 39 270 46 320 46 320 205 50 R 17 93 V M S extra load 205 50 R 17 93 W extra load 205 50 R 17 93 Q M S extra load 225 45 R 17 91 Q M S 32 220 36 250 39 270 46...

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Page 29: ... Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ... and unlocked with this key This is useful for valet parking for example Central locking system The concept The central locking system engages and releases the following locks at the same time doors luggage compartment lid fuel filler door glove compartment The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver s door is closed The central locking system can be operated from outside...

Page 31: ...inside For this reason you should always take the vehicle keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle via the remote control the battery is discharged Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to recharge the battery To prevent unauthorized use of the remote control surrender only the spare key ...

Page 32: ...wn the button for more than seconds To switch off the alarm Press the button External systems The remote control system s operation may be affected by other units or equipment operating in the immediate vicinity of your vehicle If this should occur you can still open and close the vehicle using the master key in either the door or luggage com partment lid locks For US owners only The transmitter a...

Page 33: ...nd the fully automatic convert ible top via the door lock To open with the door closed hold the key in the Unlock position To close with the door closed hold the key in the Lock position Whenever closing the windows or sliding tilt sunroof you should always monitor their path and progress to ensure that no one is injured Releas ing the key stops the operation Manual operation In the event of elect...

Page 34: ...e adjusted to be key specific To unlock and open the doors 1 Press the button for the central lock ing system 2 Pull the release handle above the armrest on the door you wish to open or pull the release handle for any door twice to unlock and open the door To lock Either use the central locking button to lock both doors at once or press down the individual door lock buttons In this case the fuel f...

Page 35: ...n from the outside Press the button in the handle recess 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 malfunction Turn the master key all the way to the left the luggage compartment lid will open slightly The luggage compartment is locked again as soon as you close the lid To open fr...

Page 36: ...ent lid is closed Otherwise exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehi cle Should it be absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open with closed con vertible top 1 Close all windows 2 Greatly increase the quantity of air coming from the air conditioning or automatic climate control system refer to page 102 or 106 Emergency release This lever release...

Page 37: ...flexible straps for securing luggage Refer also to Cargo loading on page 118 To enlarge the luggage compartment With the convertible top closed you can enlarge the luggage compartment To do this flip the handle outward and press it down and toward the front of the vehicle The convertible top com partment panel is now raised and secured To fold down the convertible top compartment panel The convert...

Page 38: ...y activating the following The acoustic alarm sounds for 30 seconds The hazard warning flashers are acti vated for approx five minutes The high beams flash on and off in rhythm with the hazard warning flash ers To arm and disarm the alarm system When the vehicle is locked or unlocked via the driver s door lock or with the remote control the alarm system is also simultaneously armed or disarmed You...

Page 39: ...be switched off at the same time You can do this to prevent a false alarm from being triggered in garages with elevator ramps for instance or when the vehicle is transported by train Lock the vehicle twice to arm the sys tem Press the button on the remote control twice in succession or lock the vehicle twice with the key The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously The tilt a...

Page 40: ...ning cycle You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch The rear windows do not close automatically To operate all the side windows With the ignition key in position 1 or higher Press the switch until you feel resis tance the windows retract as long as you maintain pressure on the switch Press the switch briefly past the pres sure point the windows move auto matically Pressin...

Page 41: ...einitialized Please refer the problem to your BMW center Manual convertible top The fabric top offers the perfect protec tion against weather and one person can open and close it easily and simply To gain maximum satisfaction from your convertible please observe the follow ing we strongly recommend that you close the convertible top before leaving the vehicle parked When closed the top not only gu...

Page 42: ...llow 2 Raise the convertible top a little bit release the tension 3 To unlock press the button with the ignition key in position 1 or higher The top compartment lid s lock dis engages and the lid itself rises a small distance The side windows will lower slightly If the indicator lamp lights up when the button is pressed the lid cannot be unlocked because the top compartment panel is raised refer t...

Page 43: ...he convertible top compartment see arrow 2 Let go of the rear convertible top frame before laying the convert ible top down otherwise the side trim panel could be damaged 7 Raise the front of the top and pull it back for storage Now finish pushing the convertible top all the way down into the con vertible top compartment This makes it easier to close the convertible top com partment lid especially...

Page 44: ...d access to the luggage com partment Never store the convertible top in its compartment for more than one day while it is wet to avoid perma nent damage from moisture To close the convertible top 1 Turn the ignition key to position 1 2 Press the button to unlock it The convertible top will be unlocked and the side windows will lower slightly 3 Open the convertible top compart ment lid all the way ...

Page 45: ... system automatically presses the top s rear frame against the convertible top compartment lid pretensioning it to ensure that it seals tightly At higher speeds the ensuing vacuum in the passenger com partment can cause the convertible top to begin fluttering Increase the air sup ply via the ventilation controls so that a vacuum does not occur in the vehicle Position for cleaning To be able to acc...

Page 46: ...opening or clos ing process has not been com pleted can cause vehicle damage or personal injury Always keep your hands and fingers well away from the top s mechanism while it is opening and closing Ensure that children remain at a safe distance from the top s travel range while it is in motion Try to make sure that the vehicle is completely stationary before using the fully automatic convertible t...

Page 47: ...convertible top should be clear After having been stored for an extended period of time in the convertible top compartment e g dur ing the winter months because the hardtop was being used you may have to support the convertible top by hand when closing it for the first time If the convertible top should halt just before the closing phase is completed press against the front section of the converti...

Page 48: ...position The operation can be contin ued by pressing the buttons Do not repeatedly interrupt and resume the closing procedure as otherwise the fully automatic convert ible top mechanism could be dam aged In certain cases the luggage compart ment lid cannot be opened if the open ing or closing operation has been inter rupted Operate the convertible top manu ally in emergency situations only to avoi...

Page 49: ... the convertible top compartment lid Fold down the rear convertible top frame To avoid damaging the side trim always fold the convertible top forward before folding the rear frame brace up into its vertical position 5 Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover panel that is in the center of the front convertible top frame 6 Insert the Allen wrench 2 refer to page 48 into the recess see arrow 7 Pull d...

Page 50: ... For additional information on vehi cle care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Wind deflector With the convertible top open the wind deflector keeps air movement in the passenger compartment to a minimum thus providing you with a pleasant drive even at higher speeds The wind deflector comes in a protective sleeve and because of its slim dimensions can be easily stored in the luggage co...

Page 51: ...efer to page 47 and open the convertible top compart ment lid 6 Flip the back half of the wind deflec tor backward so that the mounts are lying on the vehicle 7 Close the convertible top compart ment lid via the convertible top con trol button The wind deflector is now attached so that it is theft proof Operate the convertible top com partment lid from above only in order to avoid any pinching Wit...

Page 52: ... legs on the airbag cover For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 61 Sitting safely with safety belts Your vehicle is equipped with four seats each of which is provided with a safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passenger s lap Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly ac...

Page 53: ...t With the wind deflector in place Do not push the front seats all the way back otherwise the wind deflector will be damaged Seat adjustment Power seat adjustment refer to page 53 Head restraint refer to page 54 Entering the rear refer to page 55 Adjusting electric power seats Seat adjustment 1 Tilt angle 2 Backward forward adjustment 3 Height 4 Backrest angle Please refer to the adjustment instru...

Page 54: ...ease the upper lower cur vature Head restraints Front head restraints 1 Height Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at the height of your ears When moving the head restraints up or down avoid placing hands and fingers between the head restraint and the upper edge of the backrest to avoid the possi...

Page 55: ... as storage shelves Always keep the travel path for the roll over protection system free and clear Never place protective covers or similar items on the head restraints See also the labels on the head restraints Entering the rear The seat integrated safety belt system allows for easy access to the rear 1 Lift lever 1 up and tilt the backrest forward 2 Press and hold button 2 in driving direction u...

Page 56: ...ety belts from their retainers before wearing To avoid undesired movement at high speeds always store the rear safety belts in their retainers when they are not in use To close Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle To release 1 Press the red button in the belt buckle 2 Hold the belt 3 Guide the belt back into its reel Safety belt height The front belt system automatically adapts to...

Page 57: ...nt or mem ory buttons is activated during the adjustment process The driver s door is closed and the igni tion key is either removed or in position 0 or 2 Maintain pressure on the desired memory button 1 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is completed If you press the MEMORY button acci dentally press the button again the indicator lamp goes out You can have this feature pro grammed so that when ...

Page 58: ...etc How far the passenger mirror tilts can be set individually for each ignition key You can deactivate this automatic fea ture by setting the mirror selection switch to the passenger side position Seat heating The seat cushion and backrest can be heated with the ignition key in position 2 You can select different heating modes by repeatedly pressing the buttons You can also switch the higher heat...

Page 59: ...lly The mirrors can also be adjusted manu ally Press the edge of the lens For storing mirror settings refer to Seat and mirror memory on page 57 The mirror on the passenger s side is convex When estimating the distance between yourself and other traffic bear in mind that the objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear This means that esti mates of the distance to following traffic ...

Page 60: ...variable range and auto matically reverts to its clear undimmed setting whenever you shift into Reverse or move the selector lever into position R To ensure that the mirror continues to operate efficiently ensure that the pho tocells remain clear and unobstructed One photocell is integrated in the mir ror s lens see arrow while the other is located at an offset position on the rear of the mirror R...

Page 61: ...and certain kinds of vehicle rollover Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not remove the airbag restraint system In the event of a malfunction deactivation or triggered activation as a response to an accident of the air bag restraint system consult your BMW center for inspection repair or disas sembly Do not modify or tam...

Page 62: ... that children in the rear seat will remain properly positioned at all times and not place their heads on or near the side airbag Therefore we recommend that the rear seat side airbags if installed in the vehicle be deactivated if children will travel in the rear seat The rear seat side airbags may already have been deactivated by a BMW cen ter If you are uncertain of their status or wish to have ...

Page 63: ...hen you turn the ignition key to position 1 or higher System malfunction Indicator lamp does not come on or indicator lamp lights up continuously If there is a system malfunction there is a risk that the airbags will not be triggered within their normal response range even if the level of impact would normally have triggered them Have your BMW center inspect the airbag system immediately Airbags O...

Page 64: ...all age classes and which have been approved for the age group in question Child restraint system with tether strap If you use a child restraint system with a tether strap two additional tether anchorage points have been provided Depending on the location selected for seating in the rear passenger area attach the tether strap to the corre sponding anchorage point to secure the child restraint syst...

Page 65: ...enger 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 after they have outgrown a booster seat that is appropriate for their age height and weight Younger chil dren should be secured in an appropri ate forward facing child restraint sys tem t...

Page 66: ...e then tighten the belt against the child restraint system The retraction mechanism is now locked The belt cannot be extracted further Always observe the installation instruc tions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system To unlock the safety belt Release the safety belt remove the child seat and retract the safety belt to its end position on the belt retractor LATCH child restra...

Page 67: ...system To avoid undesired movement at high speeds always store the rear safety belts in their retainers when they are not in use Your BMW center can provide you with a special installation aid that helps pre vent damage to the upholstery Press the installation aid firmly in the crack between the seat and the back rest upholstery until both funnels click onto the LATCH system bars in the seat The i...

Page 68: ...r protection system free and clear Under no circumstances should you cover the head restraints In the event of less serious accidents the safety belt will protect you and depending on the severity of the acci dent so will the safety belt tensioner and the multi stage airbag restraint sys tem as well If after being automatically triggered its protective function is not needed then the rollover prot...

Page 69: ...o not use the rear head restraints as storage shelves Absolutely no modifications are to be made to any of the rollover protection system s individual components or any of its wiring Only your BMW center is to carry out any work on the rollover protection sys tem Work done on the system that is carried out improperly could lead to failure in an emergency or accidental activation Regarding having t...

Page 70: ...Vehicle Memory and Key Memory systems You will see this symbol through out the Owner s Manual It is to remind you at appropriate places of the settings that are available to you Examples for Vehicle Memory Various signals as acknowledgment when locking or unlocking your vehi cle refer to pages 31 33 Activates deactivates the Follow me home function refer to page 97 Activates deactivates daytime dr...

Page 71: ...ghtly to help disengage the lock Individual electrical accessories are ready for operation Starting the engine Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary Instead drive off immediately at a moderate engine speed Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces Otherwise breathing the exhaust fumes can lead to unconsciousness and death The exhaust ...

Page 72: ...rake 2 Place the selector lever in position P or N 3 Start the engine To prevent the vehicle from start ing off on its own always move the selector lever to position P and engage the parking brake before leav ing your vehicle with the engine run ning Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running An unattended vehicle with a running engine repre sents a safety hazard Sequential manual...

Page 73: ... lever in position R or in sequential mode a gear auto matically remains engaged If you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 with the selector lever in neutral position N a warning tone and the flashing gear indicator in the display remind you that no gear is engaged to secure the vehicle against rolling The warning stops after approx 9 seconds Parking brake The parking brake is primarily desi...

Page 74: ... P To avoid corrosion and one sided braking apply the parking brake from time to time when coasting to a standstill at a traffic signal for exam ple provided that it is safe to do so Manual transmission Do not hold the vehicle in place on slopes by slipping or riding the clutch Use the parking brake instead Riding the clutch leads to severe and premature clutch wear 6 speed transmission When chang...

Page 75: ... The SMG is ready for operation in igni tion key position 2 The gearbox is automatically placed in neutral gear if the driver s door is opened while the engine is running and the driver does not actu ate the pedals the shift paddles or the selector lever This is accompanied by an acoustic signal and the flashing gear indicator The gear display N appears in the instrument cluster A driving position...

Page 76: ...l completely kickdown To switch back to sequential mode tap the selector lever again to the right toward D or change the current gear via the shift paddles or the selector lever Kickdown You can achieve maximum acceleration using kickdown Depress the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full throttle position Shifting gears With the selector lever To upshift tap the selecto...

Page 77: ...luster Indicator lamp If the indicator lamp comes on there is a malfunction in the transmission system All selector lever positions can still be engaged but in the forward driving positions only certain gears are actually available when the vehicle is driven Avoid extreme loads and proceed to the nearest BMW center For information on jump starting and towing the vehicle refer to page 159 Warning t...

Page 78: ...m racing style acceleration on roads with good grip Do not use the acceleration assis tant frequently as this could other wise cause premature wear of the com ponents 1 Activate the Sport program 2 Press and hold the DSC button refer to page 93 for more than three sec onds 3 Quickly press the accelerator pedal down fully kickdown The optimum rpm for driving off will be adjusted To maintain vehicle...

Page 79: ...the button on the front of the selector lever knob see arrow While the vehicle is stationary and before shifting out of Park or Neu tral depress the footbrake in order to disengage the selector lever s lock mechanism Shiftlock Hold the footbrake down until starting off Otherwise the vehicle will creep when a drive position is engaged To prevent the vehicle from starting off on its own always move ...

Page 80: ...he lever toward while downshifts are selected by tapping in the direction The dis plays M1 through M5 appear in the dis play panel to indicate your current gear selection The transmission will only execute upshifts and downshifts that will result in an appropriate combination of vehi cle speed and engine rpm For instance downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed are not exe cuted The ...

Page 81: ... has been restored You may continue to drive as usual If the indicator lamp does not go out you can place the selector lever in all positions However the vehicle will now only operate in 3rd and 4th gear If this happens avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest autho rized BMW center Never work in the engine com partment when a drive gear for ward or reverse is engaged If you do this the ...

Page 82: ...d by a periodic clicking sound from the relay To signal briefly Press the lever up to but not beyond the detent It then returns to the center position when released If the flashing of the turn signal indicators and the clicking from the relay are both faster than normal one of the turn signal indicators has failed Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 83: ...s the windshield You can leave the lever in position 1 at all times With the ignition key in position 1 or higher all you then need to do to activate the rain sensor is briefly turn the rotary dial 5 or clean windshield 1 refer to page 84 To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen sor turn rotary dial 5 To switch off the rain sensor Return lever to position 0 Turn the rain sensor off in auto matic ...

Page 84: ...ey is in position 2 Cruise control You can store and automatically main tain any desired vehicle speed above approx 20 mph 30 km h The cruise control is available whenever the engine is running and the system has been activated To activate the system In ignition key position 2 Press the button in the steering wheel The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on refer to page 20 You can now ...

Page 85: ...Press and hold button With the cruise control active the sys tem automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle When you release the button the system main tains and stores the current speed To interrupt the cruise control When the system is activated press the button The indicator lamp stays on You can use the cruise control again whenever you want by calling up the speed that was...

Page 86: ...er Tachometer Do not operate the engine with the nee dle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge To protect the engine the fuel supply is interrupted when you approach this sector Energy control Indicates the current fuel consumption in mpg in liters 100 km on Canadian models This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions When t...

Page 87: ...ion the indicator lamp lights up briefly as an operation check Engine coolant temperature gauge Blue The engine is still cold Drive at moder ate engine and vehicle speeds Between the blue and red zones Normal operating range The needle may rise as far as the edge of the red sector during normal operation Red When you switch on the ignition the warning lamp comes on briefly as an operation check If...

Page 88: ... of the number mean that the service inter val has already been exceeded by the distance shown on the display Please contact your BMW center for an appointment Check Control Display When the ignition key is in position 2 the following information and or condi tions are indicated using symbols until the conditions have been corrected 1 Check the low and high beams as well as the parking lamps 2 Doo...

Page 89: ... ahead turn the right button to the right To set back turn the right button to the left The adjustment speed will increase the longer you continue to hold the right button To change the display mode press the right button briefly Every time you press the button the clock display alternates between the 12 hour and 24 hour mode In ignition key position 0 the time is displayed for a few seconds after...

Page 90: ...he units of measure 6 7 for the outside temperature dis play by pressing the right hand reset button in the instrument cluster while the temperature display is active The units of measure 6 7 in the temper ature display of the automatic climate control change automatically refer to page 106 Ice warning If the outside temperature drops to about 37 57 36 then the computer will automatically switch t...

Page 91: ...d on the remaining fuel in the tank It is important that you refuel when the cruising range falls below approx 35 miles 50 kilometers Other wise the engine cannot be guaranteed to operate properly and damage may result Average speed If you continue to press and hold the button on the turn signal lever the aver age speed being displayed is recalcu lated from that point in time Any time spent when t...

Page 92: ...between vehi cle and object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter A continuous tone indicates the pres ence of an object less than 1 ft 30 cm away The warning signal is canceled after approx three seconds if the distance to the object remains constant during this time if you are moving parallel to a wall for instance System malfunctions will be indicated by a continuous high pit...

Page 93: ...continu ously light up in yellow The DSC DTC and DBC have been switched off manually or there is a system malfunction The vehicle will remain completely operational however without DSC In the event of a fault please consult your BMW center Indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models Deactivating the DSC activating the DTC Press the DSC button briefly the indi cator lamp comes on and stays on D...

Page 94: ...ng risks Whenever the DTC is activated the DSC is switched off and performs minor stabilizing intervention Do not make any modifications to the DSC system Allow only authorized technicians to perform service proce dures on the DSC Flat Tire Monitor The concept As you drive the Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of pressure levels in all four tires The system alerts you whenever the inflation pressure o...

Page 95: ...iving off start the engine but do not start driving 2 Press the button as long as you need to until the yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a few seconds 3 Drive off It takes a few minutes before the Flat Tire Monitor can detect a flat tire and issue a warning When driving with snow chains or a space saver spare tire do not initialize the system Flat tire The indicator la...

Page 96: ...or is malfunc tioning or out of order Please refer the problem to your BMW center Brake force display The brake force display indicates to the driver of the vehicle behind you how hard you are braking your vehicle The display has two levels Normal braking the brake lamps among the rear lamps and the center brake lamp light up Hard braking or use of ABS the tail lamps light up with the same bright ...

Page 97: ...the igni tion is switched off the external lighting is also switched off You can have the activation set tings for the daytime driving lamps programmed on your vehicle Automatic headlamp control When the switch is set to this position the system automati cally activates and cancels the low beams in response to changes in ambient light in tunnels at dusk etc and in the event of rain and snow If the...

Page 98: ...2 turn the light switch to the automatic headlamp control position refer to page 97 Adaptive headlights is not active while reversing and only in one direction while at a standstill System malfunction The LED above the symbol for the auto matic headlamp control flashes refer to page 97 Please have the system inspected at your BMW center Instrument lighting Turn the rotary dial with the parking low...

Page 99: ...ignition key in position 0 engage the lever in the appropriate turn signal position Fog lamps Front fog lamps The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up to indicate that the front fog lamps are on If the automatic headlamp control is on the low beams will come on automatically whenever you activate the front fog lamps Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Editio...

Page 100: ... on and off with the button adja cent to each lamp In order to prevent battery dis charge all of the lamps in the vehicle are automatically switched off approx 15 minutes after you turn the ignition key to position 0 Light emitting diodes Light emitting diodes LEDs installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light sources for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle These light emitt...

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Page 102: ...102 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving Air conditioning Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 103: ...to the footwell 4 Air supply Blower 104 5 Temperature 104 6 Air distribution 104 7 Rear window defroster 104 8 Air conditioning 104 9 Outside air Recirculated air mode 104 Air conditioning Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 104: ... your vehicle pro grammed in such a way that the rear window defroster switches on automatically This occurs within 5 min utes after starting the engine when out side temperatures are below approx 397 46 Air conditioning The air is cooled and dehumidi fied and depending on the temperature setting rewarmed Depending on the weather the wind shield may fog over briefly when the engine is started Air ...

Page 105: ...len from the incoming air Your BMW center will replace it during rou tine maintenance A substantial reduc tion in airflow indicates that the filter needs to be replaced before scheduled maintenance To defrost windows and remove condensation 1 Set the blower speed control for the airflow rate to position 4 2 Turn the rotary temperature control completely to the right toward the red zone 3 Turn to t...

Page 106: ...106 Automatic climate control Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 107: ...rol AUC Recirculated air 109 6 Automatic air distribution and supply 108 7 Individual air distribution 108 8 Temperature 108 9 Display for temperature 108 and air supply 108 10 Air supply Blower 108 11 To defrost windows and remove condensation 108 12 Air conditioning 108 13 Rear window defroster 109 Automatic climate control Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part...

Page 108: ...em ensures that the selected temperature is achieved as quickly as possible It then maintains this temperature regardless of the season To select the units of measure 6 7 of the display refer to page 90 Air supply Blower By pressing the upper or lower button you can vary the air sup ply This deactivates the auto matic control of the air supply AUTO disappears from the display panel Nev ertheless t...

Page 109: ...ithin the vehicle If the windows should fog over in the recirculated air mode switch this mode off and increase the air sup ply as required Rear window defroster With the convertible top closed or with the hardtop mounted press the button The indicator lamp comes on The rear window defroster switches off automatically You can have your vehicle pro grammed in such a way that the rear window defrost...

Page 110: ...ional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air Your BMW center replaces this combined fil ter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance A substantial reduction in airflow indicates that the filter needs to be replaced before scheduled mainte nance Automatic climate control Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 111: ...let parking you turn over only your spare key refer to page 30 then access to the glove compartment and luggage com partment is not possible Rechargeable flashlight The flashlight is located on the left hand side of the glove compartment It features integral overload protection so it can be left in its holder continu ously To avoid completely discharging and possibly damaging the flash light alway...

Page 112: ...he area of movement of the system in question is clear of people animals and inanimate obstructions in order to avoid possible injury or damage Also comply with the safety precautions issued for the origi nal control device Checking compatibility If this symbol is depicted on the packaging or in the operating instructions of the original con trol device it is safe to assume that the remote control...

Page 113: ...apidly for a brief period and then remains on for approx 2 seconds the original control device is equipped with an alternating code system In this case you have to program the memory buttons 1 as described below for an alternating code control device Programming an alternating code control device You will need to follow the operating instructions of the system in question in order to program the i...

Page 114: ...eared It is not possible to delete individual memory buttons 1 Storage compartments Front center armrest To open press the button and fold up Additional compartments and nets You will find additional storage com partments in the front doors and in the center console Storage nets are on the front seat backrests Integrated universal remote control Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW...

Page 115: ...front To empty Press on the edge of the open cover The ashtray moves up and can be removed Cigarette lighter Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns The cigarette lighter remains opera tional when the ignition key has been removed For this reason children should never be left in the vehicle unat tended Press the lighter 1...

Page 116: ...a rating of approx 200 watts at 12 volts Avoid damage to the socket caused by inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes Ashtray rear To empty Press on the edge of the open cover in the opening direction The ashtray moves up and can be removed Ashtray front Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 117: ... filler piece by pulling it forward 3 Extend the ski bag between the front seats The zipper provides conve nient access to stored items It may be opened to allow the ski bag to dry 4 Press the button in the luggage com partment 5 Use the magnetic holder to fasten the cover panel to the back wall To store the ski bag perform the above steps in reverse sequence Securing cargo Secure skis and any oth...

Page 118: ...he form of a sudden air loss Determining the maximum load 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs as this could otherwise result in damage to the vehicle or unstable driving conditions 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the co...

Page 119: ...go Load heavy cargo as far forward as possible directly behind the lug gage compartment partition and as low as possible Cover sharp edges and corners With the convertible top closed you can increase the space in the luggage compartment refer to page 37 by folding back the convert ible top compartment panel We recommend that you always fold the convertible top compartment panel down as soon as you...

Page 120: ...on and secure loads correctly If you do not the load can endanger the passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle weight or the approved axle loads refer to page 168 otherwise the vehicle s operating safety is no longer assured and the vehicle will not be in compliance with the certification regu lations Do not stow heavy or hard objects in the passenger...

Page 121: ...weight or the maximum axle loads when loading the rack These weights are listed under Technical data on page 168 Make sure that the load is not too bulky and attempt to distribute it evenly Always load the heaviest pieces first so that they are at the bottom Make sure that no objects will be in the way when the luggage compartment lid is opening or closing Secure the roof mounted luggage cor rectl...

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Page 123: ... Overview Controls and features Operation maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 124: ...d limits When the vehicle is operated on wet or slushy roads a wedge of water may form between the tire and the road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning and can lead to partial or complete loss of trac tion vehicle control and braking effec tiveness Reduce your speed on wet roads Brake system Approx 300 miles 500 km must elapse before the brake pads and rotors achieve the optima...

Page 125: ...Braking with ABS If you are in a situation that requires full braking you will exploit the full benefits of ABS system if you apply maximum pedal pressure panic stop Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness you can avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort despite the full brake application Pulsation at the brake pedal combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits in...

Page 126: ...e pads and rotors to ensure that your brake system will respond with undi minished efficiency when you need it When descending steep hills and extended grades downshift to a gear that will allow you to continue safely with only a minimal amount of braking By minimizing the loads placed on the brake system this strategy helps ensure that optimal brake system response will remain available at all ti...

Page 127: ...the body or hardtop To facilitate hardtop installation or removal you can obtain a specially designed hardtop lift or hardtop rack at your BMW center Storage Storing the hardtop on the floor slide the styrofoam block that came with the hardtop onto its center The arrow on top of the styrofoam block has to be pointing upward when you are doing this Installation 1 Lower the side windows com pletely ...

Page 128: ...the proper brack ets Lift the hardtop carefully Be extremely careful not to shift the seals Seals that have been shifted out of place or actually pulled out cause leaks 8 In the back close the red locking levers by turning to the inside as far as the stop located behind the trim will allow Flip the cover panels back into place 9 To lock the hardtop in the front keep pressing on the front locking l...

Page 129: ...s is not done incorrect tire pressures can cause driving instability and tire damage ultimately resulting in acci dents Tire condition Tire tread tire damage Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread Check the tread depth Tread depth should not be allowed to go below 1 8 in 3 mm even though the legally specified minimum tread depth is ...

Page 130: ...balanced every time you change a tire or wheel DOT quality grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must con form to Federal Safety Require ments in addition to these grades Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi tions on a specified government test course For example a tire ...

Page 131: ...Temperature A BMW advises against using retreaded tires since driving safety may be impaired This is due to the possible variations in casing struc tures and in some cases to their extreme age which can lead to a decrease in their durability Tire age The date on which the tire was manu factured is indicated by the code on the sidewall DOT 3603 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 36 of...

Page 132: ...ossible Storage Always store tires in a cool dry place Store them away from light whenever possible Protect the tires against con tact with oil grease and fuel Do not exceed the maximum tire infla tion pressures specified on the tire sidewall Winter tires Choosing the right tire BMW recommends the use of winter tires for operation under winter road conditions While all season tires with M S design...

Page 133: ... BMW and determined and approved as roadworthy Consult any BMW center for details BMW recom mends using only these approved fine link snow chains Use them in pairs on either summer or winter tires but only on both rear wheels Comply with all manufacturer s safety precautions when mounting the chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h when using snow chains You cannot mount snow chains with th...

Page 134: ...f you are not familiar with the guidelines BMW recommends that you have the operations performed by your BMW center To open Pull the release handle and open the hood To close Allow the hood to fall from a height of about 1 ft 30 cm so that it audibly engages To avoid injuries be sure that the travel path of the hood is clear when it is closed following the same safety precautions used in all closi...

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Page 136: ...136 Engine compartment essentials Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 137: ... tank 140 4 Reservoir for the headlamp and wind shield washer system 138 5 Engine oil filler neck 139 6 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 159 Engine compartment essentials Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 138: ...he oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Switch the engine off after it has reached normal operating tempera ture 3 After approx 5 minutes pull the dip stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint free cloth paper towel or similar material 4 Carefully push the dipstick all the way into the guide tube and pull it out again 5 The oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick A...

Page 139: ... for the operation and service life of an engine Based on extensive testing BMW has approved only certain grades of engine oil Use only approved BMW High Perfor mance Synthetic Oil If an approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil should be unavailable you may use small amounts of other syn thetic oils for topping up between oil changes Use only oils with the specifi cation API SH or higher Ask yo...

Page 140: ...is posal of antifreeze with corrosion inhib itor Checking the coolant level and adding coolant Check the coolant level when the engine is cold approx 687 206 1 Open the cap for the expansion tank by turning it slightly counterclock wise to allow accumulated pressure to escape then open 2 The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the red float rod see arrow is at least even with the upper ...

Page 141: ...sure the brake system s safety and reliability have the brake fluid changed every two years by a BMW center Refer also to page 88 and to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Cana dian models Brake fluid is toxic and damages the vehicle s paint You should always store it in its closed original container and in a location which is o...

Page 142: ...s Minimal use drivers those who drive significantly fewer than 6 200 miles 10 000 km annually should have the engine oil changed at least every 2 years since oil deterio rates over time regardless of use Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models For additional information on required maintenance intervals and procedures please ref...

Page 143: ...e oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory ani mals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water OBD interface socket The interface socket for onboard diag nostics is located on the left hand side of the driver s side behind a specially marked cover located beneath the instrument panel The cover has the let ters OBD on it This interface makes it possible t...

Page 144: ...ter SERVICE ENGINE SOON warn ing lamp for Canadian models If the gas cap is not on tight enough the OBD system can detect leaking vapor and the indicator will light up If the gas cap is then tight ened the indicator will usually go out after a short period of time OBD interface socket Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

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Page 148: ...e 2 Fold the wiper arm completely out from the windshield 3 Position the wiper blade at an angle and pull the release spring see arrow 4 Fold the wiper blade down and unhook it toward the windshield 5 Pull the wiper blade past the wiper arm toward the top 6 Insert a new wiper blade and apply pressure until you hear it engage Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 149: ...l accessory you are working on or dis connect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery Failure to observe this precaution could result in short circuits To prevent injuries and damage com ply with any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer Low beams H7 bulb 55 watts Engine compartment left side The H7 bulb is pressurized There fore wear safety glasses and pro tective gloves Fail...

Page 150: ...se 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 local traffic laws do not prohibit this Because of the extremely high voltages involved any work on the xenon lighting system in...

Page 151: ... back with the tip of your finger and remove 2 Pull off the plug and replace the entire lamp The side turn signal indicator is designed using LED technology If faulty the entire side turn signal indica tor must be replaced Rear lamps 1 Turn signal indicator 2 Backup lamp 21 watt bulb 3 Tail lamp brake lamp All bulbs in the fender are designed using LED technology Please contact your BMW center in ...

Page 152: ... light pressure turn the bulb to the left Remove and exchange the bulb 4 Press the bulb holder into place con tinuing until you hear it engage 5 Reinstall the trim panel with the clip Center high mount brake lamp LED strip on the rear window Please contact your BMW center in case of a malfunction Lamps and bulbs Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 153: ...ce from the rear of the vehicle Comply with all safety guidelines and regula tions Change the wheel only on a level firm surface which is not slippery Avoid jacking the vehicle on a soft or slippery support surface snow ice loose gravel etc as either the vehicle or the jack could slip sideways Position the jack on a firm support sur face Do not place wooden blocks or similar objects under the jack...

Page 154: ...t Lug wrench in the onboard tool kit on the underside of the luggage com partment lid refer to page 148 Procedure 1 Read and comply with the safety precautions provided on the previ ous page 2 Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling Place the chock against the rear surface of the front tire on the side opposite the side being raised If the vehicle is parked on a down ward slope place the cho...

Page 155: ...ining lug bolts Screw in all the bolts in a diagonal pattern 11 Lower the jack and remove it from beneath the vehicle 12 Tighten the lug bolts securely in a diagonal pattern 13 Wheels with full wheel covers place the wheel cover with the valve opening over the valve Use both hands to press the cover securely onto the rim 14 Check and correct the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity ...

Page 156: ... during braking longer braking dis tances and changed steering charac teristics when approaching limit conditions These handling characteris tics will be even more pronounced if winter tires are mounted Only one space saver spare tire may be mounted at one time Mount a wheel and tire of the original size at the earliest possible opportu nity Run Flat tires Run Flat tires are labeled on the side wa...

Page 157: ... center Battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance free that is the original electrolyte will normally last for the service life of the battery under moderate climatic conditions Please consult your BMW center whenever you have any questions concerning the battery Charging the battery When charging the battery in the vehi cle leave the engine off at all times Connect the charge cables to the t...

Page 158: ... mobile network The emergency call system is opera tional Initiating an emergency call Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds The indicator lamp above the buttons lights up As soon as a telephone con nection has been set up to the main emergency call center the indicator lamp flashes If the indicator lamp is flashing but you cannot hear the emergency call center you may still be heard by the emer g...

Page 159: ...auxiliary jump starting terminal located in your BMW s engine compart ment acts as the positive battery termi nal Refer to the engine compartment overview on page 136 The cover of this auxiliary terminal is marked with a 1 Open the cover of the BMW auxiliary jump starting terminal Do so by pull ing the tab see arrow 1 2 Connect one terminal clamp of the plus jumper cable to the positive terminal o...

Page 160: ...nter Do not use spray starter fluids to start the engine Towing the vehicle Always comply with all applicable towing laws and regulations Towing with a commercial tow truck Use wheel lift or flat bed carrier Do not tow with sling type equip ment 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 ot...

Page 161: ... laws and regulations Access to tow sockets Front Press out the cover panel with a screw driver inserted in the recess at the top Rear Press out the cover panel with a screw driver inserted in the recess at the top Use only the towing eyelet sup plied with the vehicle and screw it in firmly until it stops Use the towing eyelet for towing on paved roads only If you do not follow these instructions ...

Page 162: ...oth vehicles from sudden jerking move ments The towed vehicle should always be the lighter of the two vehicles If this is not the case it will not be pos sible to control vehicle handling Tow starting For instructions on jump starting refer to page 159 Never attempt to use your vehicle to push another car since damage to the energy absorbing bumpers could result Towing the vehicle Online Edition f...

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Page 166: ...gine speed hp rpm 184 6 000 225 5 900 Maximum torque at engine speed lb ft Nm rpm 175 237 3 500 214 290 3 500 Compression ratio ε 10 5 10 2 Stroke Bore in mm in mm 2 95 75 3 31 84 3 53 89 6 3 31 84 Fuel mixture preparation Digital electronic engine management system DME Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 167: ...167 Dimensions Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

Page 168: ...015 4 509 2 045 4 497 2 040 4 575 2 075 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 083 945 2 094 950 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 546 1 155 2 579 1 170 Approved maximum roof load for the hardtop lbs kg 165 75 165 75 Luggage compartment capacity with the convertible top compartment raised cu ft l cu ft l 9 2 260 10 6 300 9 2 260 10 6 300 Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never b...

Page 169: ...rs approx 5 6 5 3 Specifications refer to page 138 Engine oil and filter change quarts liters approx 6 9 6 5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Specifications refer to page 138 Manual and automatic transmission and differential Lifetime lubricant no oil change required Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

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Page 172: ...Brake System ABS 125 indicator lamp 19 Anti theft system 30 Anti theft warning system refer to Alarm system 38 Approved axle loads refer to Weights 168 Approved gross weight refer to Weights 168 Armrest 114 Artificial leather refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Ashtray front 115 rear 116 Assistant systems refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 93 AUC Automatic recircu lated air control 1...

Page 173: ... Car keys refer to Keys 30 Car radio refer to the Owner s Manual for Radio Car telephone preparation 115 Car telephone refer to the separate Owner s Manual Car vacuum cleaner con necting 116 Car wash refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Carpet care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Cassette operation refer to the Owner s Manual for Radio Onboard Computer CBC Cornering Brake Co...

Page 174: ...dicator lamp 19 87 level 140 temperature gauge 87 Coolant water refer to Cool ant 140 Cooling refer to Tempera ture 104 108 Copyright 4 Cornering Brake Control CBC 125 warning lamp 19 Correct tires 132 Cruise control 84 indicator lamp 20 Cup holders see Beverage holders 115 Curb weight refer to Weights 168 Current consumption refer to Energy control 86 Curve lighting refer to Adaptive headlights 9...

Page 175: ...nimum refer to Energy control 86 Energy control 86 Engine breaking in 124 data 166 electronics 19 indicator lamp 19 speed 86 166 starting 71 switching off 73 Engine compartment 136 Engine coolant 140 adding 140 Engine oil adding 139 additives refer to Adding engine oil 139 capacity 169 consumption 138 indicator warning lamp 19 quality 139 specified oils 139 viscosity 139 Engine oil level 19 check ...

Page 176: ...ransmission with Steptronic 79 sequential manual gear box SMG 75 Gearbox manual transmission 74 Gearshift lever manual transmission 74 General driving notes 125 Glove compartment 111 Grills refer to Ventilation 102 106 Gross weight refer to Weights 168 H Handbrake refer to Parking brake 73 Hardtop 127 Hardtop preparation 127 Hardtop refer to the sepa rate Owner s Manual 127 Hazard warning flashers...

Page 177: ...ck 71 Intermittent mode wipers 83 Interval display service 88 J Jack 153 Jacking points 154 Jump starting 159 K Key Memory 70 Keys 30 with remote control 30 Kickdown 76 80 L Lamp defect 149 Lamps and bulbs 149 Lashing down loads refer to Cargo loading 118 Lashing eyelets refer to Securing cargo 120 Lashing fittings refer to Securing cargo 120 LATCH child restraint mounting system 66 Leather care r...

Page 178: ...refer to the Owner s Manual for Radio Onboard Computer Memory refer to Seat and mirror memory 57 Memory refer to Vehicle Memory Key Memory 70 Microfilter air conditioning 105 automatic climate control 110 Microphone refer to Cellular phone 115 Mini disc operation refer to the Owner s Manual for Radio Onboard Computer Mirrors 59 heated 59 memory refer to Seat and mirror memory 57 Mobile Service 158...

Page 179: ...Flat Tire Monitor 94 Pressure tires 25 129 Protective function electric power windows 41 R Radio remote control key refer to Master key with remote control 30 Radio refer to the Owner s Manual for Radio Rain sensor 83 Raising the floor panel 37 Range 91 Reading lamps front 100 rear 100 Rear lamps bulb replacement 151 indicator lamp defective lamp 88 Rear window defroster air conditioning 104 Rear ...

Page 180: ...g lamp 19 Service interval display 88 142 Shift paddles 76 Shifting gears automatic transmission with Steptronic 79 sequential manual gear box SMG 76 Shiftlock 75 Shiftlock refer to Range selection 79 Side airbags 61 Side turn signal indicators bulb replacement 151 Sitting safely with airbags 52 with safety belts 52 Size 167 Ski bag 117 Slipstream deflector refer to Wind deflector 50 SMG sequentia...

Page 181: ... mirror 58 Time 89 Tire pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 94 Tire replacement 130 153 Tires age 131 breaking in 124 changing 153 damage 129 flat 153 inflation pressure 25 129 replacing 130 size refer to Wheel and tire combinations 132 storing 132 tread 129 tread wear indicator refer to Tire tread tire damage 129 winter tires 132 Tools refer to Onboard tool kit 148 Torque engine 166 lu...

Page 182: ...106 draft free 105 109 Voice Input System 22 Voice recognition refer to separate Owner s Manual Volume luggage compartment 168 W Warning and indicator lamps 18 Warning lamp Fasten safety belts 18 Warning messages 88 Warranty and Service Guide Booklet 142 Warranty refer also to sepa rate booklet 7 Washer fluid adding 138 169 Washer fluid reservoir 138 volume 138 Washer jets refer to Wind shield was...

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Page 185: ... your vehicle Consult the index for individual specifications Fuel Please enter your preferred fuel here Engine oil The oil volume between the two marks on the dipstick corresponds to approx 1 1 US quarts 1 liter Tire inflation pressure Designation Quality Summer tires Winter tires Front Rear Front Rear Up to 2 persons 4 persons plus luggage Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 157 599 09 03 BMW AG ...

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