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Contents Operation, maintenance Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 114General driving notes 115Antilock Brake System (ABS) 115Brake
100Microfilter/activated-charcoal filterThe built-in microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides
101Interior conveniencesPremium sound system*Harman Kardon premium sound systemPress the button to activate and deacti-vate the acoustic enhancement.T
102If – for example for valet parking – you turn over only your spare key, refer to page 30, then access to the locked glove compartment is not possi-
103Rear center armrest*The rear center armrest includes a bev-erage holder and a litter bag holder.> Beverage holder: press.Storage package*For you
104Ashtray, front*To emptyPress on the edge of the open cover. The ashtray comes upward and can be removed.Cigarette lighterHold or touch the hot ciga
105Clothes hooksTo open, press on the upper edge. For additional information: refer to page 115.OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndexOnline Edit
106Loading and transportingThrough-loading system1. Pull the corresponding lever to release2. The backrest moves forward slightly when released. Reach
107Ski bag*The ski bag allows the safe and clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to two snowboards.The length of the ski bag and the
108Cargo loadingAvoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not exceeded. Overloading can lead to overheating and interna
109Stowing cargo> Load heavy cargo as far forward as possible – directly behind the back-rests – and as low as possible> Cover sharp edges and c
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110Always position and secure the load correctly. If you do not, it can endanger the passengers during brak-ing or evasive maneuvers.Do not exceed the
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114Special operating instructionsBreak-in proceduresTo ensure that your vehicle provides maximum economy throughout a long service life, we request th
115General driving notesBrakes: do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light but consistent pressure on the brake pedal can lead
116Brake systemBrake fluid levelIf the brake fluid level is too low and brake pedal travel has become longer, there may be a defect in one of the brak
117Wheels and tiresTire inflation pressureInformation for your safetyThe factory-approved tires are matched to your vehicle and have been selected to
118Do not drive on a deflated – flat – tire unless your vehicle is equipped with Run Flat tires. A flat tire greatly impairs steering and braking resp
119Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive tem-perature can lead to sudden tir
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120Wheel and tire combinationsThe right choiceBMW recommends using only wheels and tires that have been approved by BMW for your particular vehicle mo
121the tire sidewall, refer to Changing a wheel. In this case, use only Run Flat winter tires, since no spare tire is pro-vided in the event of a flat
122In the engine compartmentHoodTo releasePull the lever located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel.Do not attempt to service your vehic
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1251 Brake fluid reservoir 1282 Engine oil dipstick 1263 Coolant expansion tank 1284 Reservoir for the headlamp and windshield washer system 1265 Engi
126Washer fluidsHeadlamp* and windshield washer systemCapacity approx. 5.6 US quarts/ 5.3 litersFill with water and, if required, with a washer antifr
127Adding engine oilOnly add engine oil when the oil level has dropped to just above the lower mark on the dipstick.BMW engines are designed to operat
128CoolantDo not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. If you attempt to do so, escaping coolant can cause burns.Antifreeze and an
129Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture from the air over time.In order to ensure the brake system's safety and reliability,
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130MaintenanceThe BMW Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System has been designed as a reliable means of providing maximum driving and operat-ing s
131CareYou can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the separate Caring for your vehicle bro-chure.The BMW Maintenance SystemO
132Laws and regulationsCalifornia Proposition 65 warningCalifornia laws require us to state the following warning:Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
133engine misfiring for even a short period of time can seriously damage emission control system components, especially the catalytic converter.Servic
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136Replacement proceduresOnboard tool kitThe onboard tool kit is located in the luggage compartment lid.Loosen the wingnut to open.Windshield wiper bl
137Lamps and bulbsThe lamps and bulbs make essential contributions to the safety of your vehi-cle. Therefore, proceed carefully when handling bulbs. B
138High beamsH7 bulb, 55 wattEngine compartment, left side:The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-fore, wear safety glasses and pro-tective gloves. Failure
139Front turn signal indicators21 watt bulb1. Turn the bulb holder with the plug to the left and remove2. Pull the bulb off and replace it.When replac
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140Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid:1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clip2. Swing trim panel down – see arrow 1. Release the bulb holder – see a
141License plate lamps5 watt bulb1. Place a screwdriver in the slot and press toward the left to release the lens2. Replace the bulb.Changing a wheelS
142What you will needIn order to avoid rattling noises later, note the position of the tools when you remove them and return them to their original po
1435. Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tire with the jack base vertically below the jack-ing point and the entire surface of
144Do not attempt to install the full wheel cover on the space-saver spare tire, since this could damage the cover.<The vehicle jack is designed fo
145Driving with a damaged tireDepending on the cargo load, Run Flat tires allow you to continue driving at a maximum speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. If the
146Giving and receiving assistanceReceiving assistanceThe BMW Group's Mobile Service offers you 24-hour assistance in the event of a breakdown, e
147Jump-startingWhen your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your vehicle with power from the battery in a second vehicle.
1482. Start the engine of the other vehicle as usual. If the first start attempt is not suc-cessful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in orde
149Towing the vehicle with the front axle raisedVehicles with automatic transmission:1. Towing speed: maximum 45 mph / 70 km/h2. Towing distance: maxi
151 Parking lamps/Low beams 872 > Turn signal indicators 72 > Standing lamps 89 > High beams 89 > Headlamp flasher 72 > Computer 803 W
150Avoid staggered towing and be careful that the towing strap is taut before starting to drive the vehicle doing the towing.<Use only a nylon towi
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154Engine data325Ci 330CiDisplacementNumber of cylinderscu in/cm3152.2/2,4946181.8/2,9796Maximum power outputat engine speedhprpm1846,0002255,900Maxim
155DimensionsOverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndexOnline Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG
156Weights325Ci 330CiCurb weightwith manual transmission/SMGwith automatic transmissionlbs/kglbs/kg3,197/1,4503,285/1,4903,285/1,4903,362/1,525Approve
157CapacitiesNotesFuel tankReservegal./litersgal./litersapprox. 16.6/63approx. 2.1/8Fuel specification, refer to 24Windshield/Headlamp washer reservoi
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Everything from A to ZAABS Antilock Brake System 115indicator lamp 18Acceleration assistant 68Accessories, refer to For your own safety 5Accident, ref
Everything from A to Z161Battery 145charge 145charge current 18disposal 145indicator lamp 18jump-starting 147remote control 30, 31Belts, refer to Safe
Everything from A to ZClock 7912-/24-hour mode 79setting, refer also to the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard ComputerClosingfrom inside 34from ou
Everything from A to Z163Driving notes 115Dry air, refer to Air condi-tioning mode 94, 98DSC Dynamic Stability Con-trol 83indicator lamp 19, 83DTC Dyn
Everything from A to ZFog lamps 89indicator lamp 20Folding rear backrest 106Follow me home lamps 87Footbrake, refer to General driving notes 115Front
Everything from A to Z165Indicator lamps 18Indicator/warning lampairbags 18alarm system 39brakes 18, 19Check Gas Cap 19coolant 19, 77DSC 19Flat Tire M
Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 35emergency operation 35emergency release 37indicator lamp 78opening from inside the vehicle 35opening f
Everything from A to Z167Opening and closingfrom inside 34from outside 31via door lock 33via remote control 31Outlets, ventilation 92, 96Outside tempe
Everything from A to ZSafety belt height adjust-ment 48Safety belts 48sitting safely 43warning lamp 18Safety featureglass sunroof 41Safety systems, re
Everything from A to Z169Switches, refer to Cockpit 14Switching offengine 63vehicle 63Symbols 4Synthetic oils 127TTachometer 76Tail lampsbulb replacem
171 Fuel gauge 772 Indicator lamp for turn signals 203 Speedometer4 Indicator and warning lamps 18to 205 Tachometer and Energy Control 766 Engine coo
Everything from A to ZTrunk lid, refer to Luggage compartment lid 35Trunk lighting, refer to Lug-gage compartment light-ing 35Turn signal indicator 72
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RefuelingTo ensure that you always have conve-nient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel, we recommend that you fill out the adj
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18 Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by ● are tested for proper functioni
19Brake warning lamp for Cana-dian models.Please fasten safety belts ● Comes on together with an acoustic signal until the safety belts are fastened.
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20Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) ● Malfunction in the DBC system. Conventional braking efficiency is available and unrestricted.Have the system repaired
21 Buttons in steering wheel* These buttons let you operate the fol-lowing functions quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions: &g
22Hazard warning triangle*The hazard warning triangle is stored in a storage case on the left side of the luggage compartment.Always observe all legal
23RefuelingFuel filler doorAlways switch off the engine before refueling, as it is not possi-ble to add fuel with the engine running, and attempts may
24Close the gas cap carefully after refueling until a click is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A
25Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor:After correcting the inflation pressures, reinitialize the system. Refer to page 85.Check the tire pressures on a re
26BMW TiresAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires –cold = ambient temperature325Ci 205/55 R 16 91 H
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you
30Opening and closingKeysThe key set1 Master keys with remote control unit – these keys determine the functions of the Key Memory. Refer to page 60.Yo
31Opening and closing – via the remote controlThe conceptThe remote control also provides two additional functions beyond the central locking feature:
32Convenience opening modePress and hold button to open the elec-tric power windows and glass sunroof.To lock and securePress button.To switch on the
33Opening and closing – via the door lockOne turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only. Turning the key a sec
34Opening and closing – from the insideYou can use this button to control the central locking system whenever the doors are closed. The doors and lug-
35Luggage compartment lidThe lockOnly the master keys fit in the lock for the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 30.To secure separatelyTurn the m
36To open from the inside*If the luggage compartment lid has not been locked separately, you can open it with this button in the footwell on the drive
37Emergency releaseThis lever releases the luggage com-partment lid from the luggage compart-ment's interior.Luggage compartmentFloor panelLift t
38Floor matYou can turn the floor mat over to trans-port soiled objects, etc. The rubber-coated side is suitable for washing and is also designed to i
39Indicator lamp displays> The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously:the system is armed> The indicator lamp fl
4 Notes © 2003 Bayerische Motoren WerkeAktiengesellschaftMunich, GermanyReprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Muni
40Electric power windowsTo open and close windowsWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key from the lock and remember to close the door
41Glass sunroof, electric*To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut.When
42> when it is closing from a point roughly past the middle of its travelthe closing cycle is interrupted and the glass sunroof will open again sli
43AdjustmentsSafe seating positionFor driving that is relaxed and less likely to cause fatigue, you should select a sitting position that reflects you
44SeatsWhen adjusting your seat, always observe the following precautionsNever try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could res
45BMW sports seat* adjustmentYou can also adjust the tilt angle and the thigh support:1 To tilt up:Pull the lever up repeatedly, continu-ing until the
46Power seat adjustment*Seat adjustment1 Tilt angle2 Forward/backward adjustment3 Cushion height4 Backrest angleThe head restraint is adjusted manuall
47Head restraintsAdjustmentsHeight: adjust by pulling up or pressing down.Press button to retract to the lowest position – see arrow 1.<Adjust the
48Safety beltsAlways wear your safety beltAlways fasten your safety belt before starting off. As supplemental restraint devices, the airbags are desig
49Seat and mirror memory*You can store and recall three different driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-tions.Memory will not retain the adjust-
5 Notes Your individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individ-ualized equipment and features. This Owner&
50Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt functionAutomatic curb monitor*1. Move mirror selector switch 1 to the driver's mirror position2. When shif
51Steering wheelAdjustmentsDo not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving, other-wise you run the risk of an accident due to unexpected
52Interior rearview mirrorTo reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night, tilt the lens by turning the button.Vehicles without
53Passenger safety systemsAirbags1 Front airbags on the driver and pas-senger sides2 Head airbags for driver and front pas-senger3 Side airbags on the
54All vehicle occupants should always sit upright and be properly restrained – infants and small children in appropriate child-restraint systems; larg
55This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the seat belt when rear side airbags are provided.Indicator lampThe indicator lamp indicates
56Transporting children safelyCommercially available child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt por-tion
57Before installing any child-restraint device or child seat, please read the following:Never install a rearward-facing child-restraint system in the
58The belt cannot be extracted further. Always observe the installation instruc-tions provided by the manufacturer of the child-restraint system.To un
59With through-loading system: tilt the backrest halfway forward to make the cover easier to remove, refer to page 106.The illustration is an example
6 Notes Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires spe-cially adapted ma
60Vehicle Memory, Key MemoryHow the system functionsNo doubt you have reflected at one time or another on how great it would be if you could permanent
61DrivingIgnition lockIgnition key positions0 Steering locked1 Steering unlocked2 Ignition switched on3 Starting the engineVehicles with automatic tra
62If the engine does not start on the first attempt – if it is very hot or cold, for instance:> Press the accelerator pedal halfway down while enga
63Switching off the engineYou should never remove the igni-tion key when the vehicle is in motion, as the steering lock could engage.When you leave th
64If exceptional circumstances make it necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with excessive pressure. K
65Sequential manual gearbox SMG*The conceptThe sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated manual gearbox with which clutching and shifting is assum
66R ReverseSelect only when the vehicle is station-ary.N NeutralAlways engage before starting the engine, refer to Starting the engine on page 62.Sequ
67instance, downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed can-not be executed> When you brake the car to a stop, the transmission automati
68Sport programYou can choose between two driving programs: smoothly dynamic or Sport. With the Sport program, gearshifts are faster in sequential mod
69Automatic transmission with Steptronic*You can drive as with a normal auto-matic transmission. In addition, you can also shift manually.When you mov
7 Notes Service and warranty This manual is supplemented by a Ser-vice and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Ser-vice Guid
70KickdownIn the kickdown mode, you achieve maximum acceleration and top speed in position D.Depress the accelerator pedal past the increased resistan
71Available displaysP R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5Electronic transmission control moduleIf the indicator lamp comes on, there is a malfunction in the trans
72Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher1 High beams – blue indicator lamp2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator lamp3 Turn signal indicator – green indi
73Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*0 Wipers retracted1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor2 Normal wiper speed3 Fast wiper speed4 Brief wipe5 Rotary dial
74Cleaning windshield and headlamps*0 Wipers retracted1 Clean windshield and headlamps*Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid wi
75The speed stored in memory is deleted.To store and maintain speed or to acceleratePress button + briefly:The system registers and maintains the curr
76Everything under controlOdometer1 Odometer2 Trip odometerOdometerYou can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in po
77Fuel gaugeOnce the indicator lamp stays on con-tinuously, there are still approx. 2 gallons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank.Fuel tank capacity app
78Service interval displayRemaining distance to next serviceThe displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds when the ignition key is i
79ClockIf you wish to have a permanent time display, you can make this adjustment in the radio display, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.You
Contents Notes About this Owner's Manual 4Additional sources of information 4Symbols used 4Your individual vehicle 5Status at time of printing 5
80ComputerMode selectionWith the ignition key in position 1 or higher, you can request information from the computer using the button in the turn sign
81Average fuel consumptionIf you continue to press and hold the button on the turn signal lever, the aver-age fuel consumption being displayed is reca
82Technology for safety and driving conveniencePark Distance Control (PDC)*The conceptPDC assists you when you back into a parking space. Acoustic sig
83Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)The conceptDSC maintains vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations.The DSC is operational every time you
84Under these special circumstances traction is increased by deactivating the control systems that enhance traction under normal conditions.Deactivati
85System limitationsThe Flat Tire Monitor cannot pro-vide you with advance warning of sudden and severe tire damage caused by external factors and doe
86Because the sides of Run Flat tires are reinforced, a drop in infla-tion pressure usually cannot be detected from the outside, refer to Run Flat tir
87LampsParking lamps/Low beamsParking lampsThe front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps to signal the posit
88Adaptive headlights*The conceptAdaptive headlights is a variable head-lamp control system for dynamically illuminating the road. Depending on the st
89High beams/Standing lamps1 High beams – blue indicator lamp2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator lamp3 Standing lampsStanding lamps, left or rightAs a
Contents 9 Passenger safety systems: Airbags 53Transporting children safely 56Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 60 Driving: Ignition lock 61Starting the eng
90Interior lampsThe interior lamps operate automati-cally.To switch the interior lamps on and off manuallyPress button 1 briefly:If you want the inter
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92Controlling the climate for pleasant drivingAir conditioningOnline Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG
931 Air onto the windshield and the side windows2 Air for the upper body area 953 Air to the footwell4 Air supply/Blower 945 Temperature 946 Air distr
94Air supply/BlowerYou can select blower speeds from 1 to 4. The heating and ventilation become more and more effective as the air sup-ply settings ar
95Draft-free ventilationYou can adjust the blower controls for the upper body area to obtain the opti-mum airflow rates and directions for your person
96Automatic climate control*Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG
971 Air onto the windshield and the side windows2 Air for the upper body area 993 Air to the footwell4 Air inlet for interior temperature sensor – ple
98Tips for pleasant drivingUse the automatic mode – switch on with AUTO button 6. Select an interior temperature that is comfortable for you.Detailed
99Condensation forms during opera-tion of the air conditioning system, which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water on the ground und
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