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1. General driving hints Hot exhaust system High temperatures occur on all vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter Never remove the heat shields protecting the exhaust system nor apply underseal to them Make sure that when driving or parking the car or when the engine is idling no material which could catch fire easily e g hay leaves grass etc can come into con tact with the hot exhaust system It could ignite and cause a fire with the risk of severe injuries or damage 4 Parking the car Moisture condensate forms in the air conditioning and is discharged under neath the vehicle Traces of water on the ground are therefore normal Before entering a carwash Fold in the outside mirrors see page 49 as they could otherwise be damaged on account of the width of the Car Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG General driving hints Aquaplaning When driving on wet or slushy surfaces reduce speed to prevent a wedge of water from forming between the tyre and the road This situation Known as aquaplaning means that the tyre can actually lose contact com pletely with the road surface so that neither the car can be steered nor the brake be properly applied 4 The risk of aquaplaning increases as the tread depth of the tyres decreases see also Tyre tread on page 120 Driving through water A Only drive through water to a max depth of 30 cm 1 ft and no faster than w
2. 325xi 330xi 330xd Reactivating DSC Press the button a second time the telltale light will go out Not even DSC can overcome the laws of physics The driver is always responsible for matching his or her style of driving to the prevailing conditions Avoid taking any risks on account of the additional safety afforded by this system When DSC is deactivated it does not contribute to stabilising the car Make no modifications to the DSC sys tem All work on the DSC should be entrusted only to skilled authorised personnel 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Hill Descent Control HDC The principle HDC is a system that reduces speed on steep downhill gradients making your BMW even easier to control under these conditions Without any intervention on your part the car s speed is kept down to about twice walking pace You can activate HDC at speeds less than approximately 35 km h 22 mph On a descent the car automatically reduces speed from under approx 35 km h 22 mph to about twice walk ing pace approx 12 km h 7 5 mph and then maintains this constant speed You can press the brake pedal or open the throttle to vary the car s speed ina range from approximately 5 km h 3 mph to 25 km h 15 5 mph You also have the option of setting a speed in this range using the but tons of the cruise control system HDC is automatically deactivated when the car acceler
3. excluding optional extras with manual transm SMG with automatic transmission Permissible gross weight with manual transm SMG with automatic transmission trailer towing with manual transm SMG with automatic transmission Front axle load limit Rear axle load limit trailer towing Rear axle load limit figure after with automatic transmission kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg Ib kg Ib b b 1385 3053 1415 3120 1810 3990 1840 4036 1885 4156 1915 4222 880 1940 1005 2216 1120 2469 1395 3075 1435 3164 1820 4012 1860 4101 1895 4178 1935 4266 895 1973 1005 2216 1120 2469 1470 3197 1505 3318 1895 4178 1930 4255 1970 4277 2005 4420 925 2039 1045 2304 1160 2557 1495 3296 1530 3373 1920 4233 1955 4310 1995 4398 2030 4475 930 2050 1070 2359 1180 2601 325xi 1575 3472 1615 3560 2000 4409 2040 4497 2075 4575 2115 4663 1005 2216 1085 1100 2392 2425 1195 1210 2634 2668 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 164 Weights 316i 318i 320i 325i 325xi Trailer loads in accordance with EU operating permit Note and comply with different values in certain countries BMW Service will have details of possible increases unbraked manual transmission SMG kg 670 670 680 680 720 720 720 720 720 720 auto
4. octane number 95 RON This fuel is also Known as DIN EN 228 or Euro Super gt The minimum grade is Regular grade unleaded petrol octane number 91 RON Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 24 Fuel grade National market specification for leaded fuel This specification enables you to run the car on 98 95 or 91 RON leaded fuel in addition to the fuel grades listed above The minimum approved grade is 91 RON Diesel engine Do not refuel with rapeseed oie methyl ester RME biodiesel or petrol as otherwise there is a risk of damaging the engine 4 The engine of your BMW is designed to run on Diesel fuel to DIN EN 590 standard Rapeseed methyl ester version For important information on running the car on rapeseed methyl ester see the separate operating instructions Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine oper ates reliably during the cold season of the year it must be run on winter grade diesel oil which garages usually sell during the period in question Fuel filter heating is installed as standard equip ment to prevent the fuel from solidifying during operation Do not use additives not even petrol as otherwise there is a risk of damaging the engine 4 Tyre pressures M ln Checking tyre pressures Tyre pressures for tyres at ambient temperature are shown on the driver s door post and are visible when the door IS Open When towing a traile
5. ror flashes continuously the system is activated gt The telltale light flashes immediately after the car is locked doors or lug gage compartment lid are not prop erly closed Even if an item is not closed fully the remaining items are protected and the telltale light begins to flash continuously after 10 seconds However the interior movement detector is not activated gt The telltale light goes out immedi ately after the car is unlocked no attempt was made to tamper with the car during your absence gt The telltale light flashes for 10 seconds after the car is unlocked an attempt was made to tamper with the car After the alarm has stopped the telltale light once again flashes continuously Tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector Tilt alarm sensor The vehicle s angle of inclination is monitored The alarm responds for example if an attempt is made to jack up the car to remove a wheel or tow the Car away Interior movement detector Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly the windows and glass sunroof must be closed Avoiding false alarms The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together This precaution avoids false alarms for example in the following sit uations gt In duplex garages gt If the car is transported on a car car rier train gt If animals remain in the vehicle Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158
6. 12 4 214 133 9 3 10 2 9 2 330xi 247 153 242 150 6 6 7 4 7 0 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 320i 226 140 223 139 8 3 9 4 8 318d 204 127 199 124 10 6 11 3 9 0 325i 240 149 237 147 7 3 8 4 7 8 320d 221 137 213 132 8 8 9 1 7 2 325xi 234 145 231 144 7 5 8 6 8 2 330d 242 150 235 146 7 2 7 4 6 1 168 Filling capacities Fuel tank including reserve of Windscreen washer headlight cleaning system Engine oil with filter renewal Manual transmission automatic transmission transfer box and final drive Litres Imp units approx 63 13 9 gal approx 8 1 8 gal approx 5 3 9 3 pt 4 25 7 5 pt 316i 318i 5 5 9 7 pt 318d 320d 6 5 11 4 pt 320i 325i 330i 6 2 10 9 pt 325xi 330xi 7 0 12 3 pt 330d 330xd Note Fuel grade see page 23 For more details see page 128 Longlife oil for petrol or diesel engines Oil grades see page 128 Permanently filled no oil changes Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 171 D Initial overview Controls in detail Operation maintenance Minor repairs Minor repairs Maintenance Technical data Index Online Edition for P
7. 60 cm approx 2 ft behind the bumper The two centre sensors have a range of approx 1 50 m approx 5 ft PDC is a system that can draw your attention to objects that you are approaching at slow speed as is usually the case when you are reverse parking Avoid approaching objects too quickly as otherwise the situation might be such that the system cannot warn you in time 4 In ignition key position 2 the system is activated automatically after approx 1 second when reverse gear is selected or the automatic transmission selector lever is moved to R fr Wait for this brief time to elapse before you start reversing 4 73 Park Distance Control PDC The system is switched off when the lever is moved out of reverse gear If you are towing a trailer the sensors obviously cannot return usable meas ured values Consequently they remain inactive ER You can arrange for a signal to be AW provided as confirmation that PDC is active If this option is activated the acoustic signal will sound when you select reverse gear or selector lever position R lt 4 Audible warning signals The distance from an object is indicated by an intermittent audible signal The closer the car approaches the object the more rapid the sequence of signals When the distance is less than 30 cm approx 1 ft the signal becomes con tinuous The signal is interrupted after approx 3 seconds if the distance from the object remains cons
8. Brake fluid 131 Maintenance BMW Maintenance System 132 Laws and regulations Rule of the road 134 OBD socket 135 Recycling Returning end of life vehicles 136 Minor repairs Replacing parts Toolkit 140 Wiper blades 140 Lights and bulbs 140 Wheel changing 145 Lockable wheel studs 148 Battery 149 Fuses 150 Mutual aid Mobile Service 151 Starting with a flat battery 151 Tow starting towing away 153 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Technical data Engine data 158 Fuel consumption carbon dioxide CO emissions 159 Dimensions 316i 318d 161 Dimensions 318i 320i 325i 325xi 330i 330xi 320d 330d 330xd 162 Weights 163 Performance 167 Filling capacities 168 Contents x O D From AtoZ 172 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 12 13 ER Initial overview Ts Controls in detail l min x1000 Operation maintenance Minor repairs Minor repairs Maintenance Technical data Index Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 14 Cockpit MATE TT A Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Cockpit L 1 O O ON OO R W Side lights low beam headlights 86 gt Flashing turn indicators 67 gt Parking lights 88 gt High beam headlights 88 gt Headlight flasher 67 gt On board computer 76 Wipers rain sensor 67 Hazard w
9. Fit a conventional wheel and tyre again at the earliest pos sible opportunity lt Driving with the spare wheel fitted ie The spare wheel might not be the same size as the other wheels this applies to certain wheel tyre com binations The spare wheel is suitable for all the car s load and speed ranges You should however refit the original wheel and tyre at the earliest possible opportunity lt Lockable wheel studs 1 Cover cap 2 Wheel stud for adapter 3 Adapter in the car s toolkit see page 140 To remove 1 Turn cap 1 slightly to the left with the wheel stud wrench and take it off 2 Take adapter 3 out of the toolkit and insert it into the wheel stud 3 Unscrew wheel stud 2 After inserting and tightening the wheel stud again remove the adapter and press on the stud cap M The cap is fitted correctly if a flat 1 on the inside is aligned with a nub on the wheel stud when you press the cap on lt 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Lockable wheel studs The code number is embossed on the front of the adapter Please make a careful note of this number and keep it in a safe place in case the adapter is lost Battery Maintenance The battery is completely maintenance free which means that in moderate cli matic conditions the original acid filling is sufficient for the battery s entire oper ating life Your BMW Service will be happy to advise you
10. Loading Always stow the load correctly and secure it so that it cannot endanger the car s occupants if the driver has to brake heavily or swerve Do not exceed the car s gross weight limit or the axle load limits see page 163 ff as this would render the car unsafe as well as result in failure to comply with the requirements under which use of the car on public roads is permitted Do not carry heavy or hard objects loose in the occupant area otherwise they could be thrown around and endanger the occupants when the car is braked heavily or during a sudden avoidance manoeuvre 4 Loading Loading gt Heavy loads should be positioned as far forward and as low as possible directly behind the seat backs or the front bulkhead of the luggage com partment gt Wrap protective material around sharp corners and edges gt Do not stack loads higher than the seat backs gt If a very heavy load is carried and the rear seat is unoccupied the outer seat belts can be attached to the buckles on the opposite side of the car see picture Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 109 5 Securing the load gt For smaller and lighter loads turn the rubberised anti slip side of the floor mat uppermost or secure them witha luggage compartment net or retain ing straps see page 36 gt BMW Service can supply suitable means of lashing for securing large or heavy loads There are four lashing eyes in
11. Outside temperature dis play 76 Changing unit of measure 6 P Park Distance Control PDC 78 Parking assistant see Park Distance Control PDC 78 Parking brake see Hand brake 59 Parking lights 88 changing bulbs 141 Parts and accessories see Your own car 5 Passenger side airbags activating 52 deactivating 52 Passenger side mirror tilt ing down 48 PDC Park Distance Control 78 Performance 167 Permissible axle loads see Weights 163 Permissible gross weight see Weights 163 Petrol consumption see Fuel consumption 77 Petrol see Fuel grade 23 Placing and answering calls see Operating Instruc tions for Phone Plastic see Looking after your car brochure Pollen see Micro filter 93 Pollen see Micro filter acti vated carbon filter 98 Power output see Engine data 158 Power socket cigarette lighter socket 105 Power supply interruption battery 149 Preheating see Cars with diesel engine 57 179 DS Pressure monitoring tyres Runflat Indicator 84 Pressure tyres 24 120 Pullaway assistant DSC 79 Puncture compact spare wheel 145 Runflat Indicator 84 R Radiator see Coolant 130 Radio see Operating Instructions for Radio On board Computer Radio control key see Master key with remote control 28 Rain sensor 68 Range before refuelling 77 Rapeseed methyl ester RME 24 Reading lights front 89 rear 89 Rear armrest see Centre armrest rear 103 Rear fog light 89 changing bulbs 14
12. Upkeep see Looking after your car brochure V Vacuum cleaner connecting 105 Valve screw caps 146 Vehicle care see Looking after your car brochure Vehicle weight 163 Ventilation 90 94 Ventilation draught free 93 97 Voice input system 21 104 Voice input system see Operating Instructions for Voice Input System Volume luggage compartment 163 W Warning light Fasten seat belts 18 Warning signals 74 Warning triangle 22 Washer reservoir Capacity 128 Washing in car wash see Looking after your car brochure Waste container see Ash tray 104 Wear indicator in tyre see Tyre tread tyre dam age 120 Weights 163 Wheel and tyre combina tions 122 Wheel covers 146 Wheel studs 146 locking 148 tightening torque 146 wrench 146 Wheelbase see Dimensions 161 162 Wheel changing 145 Wheels and tyres 122 Wheelslip control system DSC 79 Width see Dimensions 161 162 Window controls safety switch 38 Window lifts electric 38 Window mist removing 93 96 Window wipers see Wiper system 67 Windows convenient opening and closing 32 convenient operation 30 remote control 29 30 Windscreen cleaning 68 Windscreen cleaning system 68 washer fluid 128 Windscreen defrosting see Defrosting windows 93 96 Windscreen washer fluid tank 128 Capacity see Capacities 168 Windscreen washer jets 69 Winter diesel 24 Winter tyres 122 condition 123 storage 122 Wiper blades replacing 140 Wip
13. crash 4 L comes on and remains on until occupants have buckled their seat Removing front belts The warning light is accompanied by an acoustic signal 1 Pull the head restraint up as far as possible Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 46 Seat belts To open 1 Hold the belt 2 Press the red button in the buckle 3 Guide the belt back into the auto matic reel M Atthe rear the belt buckle marked CENTER is to be used only by the occupant of the centre seat 4 La SB Adjusting belt height Use the seat belt height adjuster to vary the belt position to match your height gt Slide the button up or down See also the instructions for adjusting the seats on page 42 Damaged seat belts If damaged or subjected to severe loads in an accident have the seat belt system replaced including belt tensioners and child restraint sys tems if installed and have the belt anchorages checked Have this work carried out by BMW Service or a work shop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Seat and mirror memory 1 2 3 Memory You can memorise and call up three dif ferent driver s seat and outside mirror position settings Memorising 1 Ignition key in position 1 or 2 2 Select a seat and outside mirror position 3 Press the MEMORY button the telltal
14. depending on which key is used see page 54 You can use the coloured adhesive labels you received with the car as identifiers for the keys with remote control fr Each master key contains a long IL life battery which is automatically recharged in the ignition switch during the journey You should therefore use any master key that is not normally in use to drive the car on a lengthy trip at least every six months in order to recharge the battery lt 2 Spare key to be kept in a safe place for instance in a purse or wal let This key is not intended for regu lar use It does not lock or unlock the luggage compartment lid or the glove box so it can safely be handed to car parking staff in a hotel for instance Central locking system The principle The central locking becomes active when the driver s door is closed The following are locked and unlocked together gt Doors gt Luggage compartment lid gt Fuel filler flap The central locking system can be operated gt from outside the car with the remote control or at the lock of the driver s door gt from inside using the button pro vided Operating the central locking system from inside the car does not lock the fuel filler flap see page 33 If it is oper ated from outside the car the anti theft system is activated at the same time It prevents the doors from being unlocked either at the safety lock buttons or door handles The alarm system i
15. lifting 35 Fog lamps telltale light 20 Fog lights 88 telltale light 20 Folding rear seat backrests 106 Foot brake see Safe braking 116 Front airbags 51 Fuel additives 24 average fuel consumption 77 Capacity 168 consumption indicator 77 consumption values see Fuel consumption 159 gauge 2 grade 23 Fuel economy when driving see Energy control 71 Fuel filler flap 22 release after electrical malfunction 22 Fuel indicator see Fuel gauge 2 Fuel level indicator see Fuel gauge 2 Fuel reserve indicator see Fuel gauge 2 Fuel tank capacity 168 Fuses 150 G Garage door opener see Integrated universal remote control 100 Gear indicator 62 66 Gear lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 manual gearbox 59 Sequential manual gear box SMG 60 Gearbox automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 manual gearbox 59 Gearbox malfunction Sequential manual gear box SMG 62 Gearshifts automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 General driving hints 116 Glass sunroof closing after electrical malfunction 40 convenient opening and closing 32 convenient operation 30 remote control 29 30 Glass sunroof electric 39 Glove box 99 Gradients 111 Grilles see Ventilation 90 94 Gross weight see Weights 163 H Halogen headlights 87 Hand lamp 99 Hand lamp see Rechargea ble hand lamp 99 Handbrake 59 telltale light 18 Hands free device 104 Harman Kardon hi fi system 99 Hazard warning flashers 14 HDC H
16. permit babies and small children to travel on the lap of another occupant The belts should not be twisted and must be taut across the pelvis and shoulder as close as possible to the body They should not pass over hard or fragile objects The seat belt must not run across the wearer s neck nor should it be trapped or abraded by coming into contact with sharp edges or objects If possible avoid bulky clothing and take up slack in the lap belt frequently by pulling up the diago nal shoulder section In the event of a head on collision the lap belt could otherwise slide over the hips and injure the lower part of the body In addition the restraining effect is reduced if the seat belt is slack against the wearer s body Pregnant women should also wear the seat belt making sure that the lap strap is well down on the hips and does not press on the abdominal region of the body lt 4 See page 45 for instructions on using the seat belts Seats Before adjusting Do not reposition the driver s seat while the car is in motion The seat could move unexpectedly leading to the driver losing control of the car so that an accident could be caused Do not recline the seat back too far when the car is being driven this applies in particular to the front passenger or there will be a risk of submarining under the seat belt so that the belt loses its full protective effect lt Adjusting the seats gt Mechanically adjust
17. press the but pressed briefly again road speed is ton in the steering wheel The telltale increased by approx 1 km h 0 6 mph light in the instrument cluster comes on see page 20 You can then use cruise control Hold down the button The car accelerates without the accel erator pedal being touched As soon as you release the button the speed the car has reached will be maintained and memorised Do not use cruise control on twist ing roads in heavy traffic which prevents a constant speed from being maintained or if the road surface is slip pery from snow rain or ice or loose due to stones or sand 4 fr lf engine braking alone is insuffi LL cient on a downhill gradient the controlled speed may be exceeded It may also prove impossible to maintain with the available engine power on Th uphill gradients lt Deactivating the system Press the button repeatedly until the telltale light in the instrument cluster goes out Turning the ignition key to the 0 posi tion also deactivates cruise control Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 70 Cruise control Decelerating Briefly press the button Every time you press the button road speed drops by approx 1 km h 0 6 mph if you are already using the cruise control Hold down the button The car slows down by automatically cutting the throttle if you are already running on cruise control As soon as you release t
18. 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG On board computer 1234S Loe 543 0 Average fuel consumption If you hold the on board computer but ton BC in the turn indicator lever in for a longer period the average fuel con sumption will be recalculated from this time onwards om You can also have average con MAY sumption displayed in another unit of measurement lt 4 Range before refuelling The anticipated range as calculated for the amount of fuel left in the tank is dis played The fuel level is measured the range is calculated on the basis of your style of driving over the last 30 km equivalent to approx 20 miles Refuel right away if the range drops to less than 50 kilometres equivalent to approx 30 miles as otherwise engine functions cannot be assured and damage could result 4 Average speed When average speed is calculated periods spent at a standstill with the engine switched off are disregarded To reset the average speed press the on board computer button BC in the turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG The principle PDC assists you when reversing the car into a parking space Audible warning signals tell you how far you are from objects behind the car To do this four ultrasonic sensors in the back bumper measure the distance to the nearest object The range of the sensors at the two rear corners ends approx
19. 0800 0466 35465 HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls TT 1 Memory buttons 2 Telltale light Programming a fixed code control device 1 Turn the ignition key to position 2 2 Initial operation press and hold down both outer buttons 1 for approx 20 seconds until telltale light 2 flashes This clears all three mem ory buttons 1 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Integrated universal remote control 3 Hold the original control device approx 5 to 20 cm 2 to 8 in away from memory buttons 1 The required distance between LL control device and memory but tons 1 may vary depending on the sys tem of the original control device in question 4 4 Simultaneously press the command button of the original control device and the memory button 1 of your choice on the integrated universal remote control Telltale light 2 initially flashes slowly Release both buttons when telltale light 2 starts flashing rapidly Change the distance between the two devices and try again if telltale light 2 does not start to flash rapidly after approx 15 seconds 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other original control devices The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original control device The system can be operated from igni tion key position 2 onward ie If the system cannot be operated after repeated attempts at pro gramming check
20. 2040 4497 2150 4740 with automatic transmission kg Ib 1965 4332 2060 4541 1925 4244 1930 4255 2055 4530 2160 4762 trailer towing with manual transm SMG kg lb 2005 4420 2115 4663 1970 4277 1990 2623 2115 4663 2225 4905 with automatic transmission kg Ib 2040 4497 2135 4707 2000 4409 2005 4420 2130 4696 2235 4927 1075 2370 1105 2436 1055 2326 1060 2337 1100 2425 1135 2502 1190 2623 1215 2679 1065 2348 1175 3472 1215 2679 1245 2745 Rear axle load limit kg Ib Ib Front axle load limit kg Ib 935 2061 1015 2238 930 2050 915 2017 1000 2205 1085 2392 Ib trailer towing kg Ib Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 166 Weights 330i 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xd Trailer loads in accordance with EU operating permit Note and comply with different values in certain countries BMW Service will have details of possible increases unbraked manual transmission kg SMG automatic transmission Ib braked gradients up to 12 kg Ib braked gradients up to 8 kg cert required Ib Trailer nose weight kg Ib Roof load kg Ib Luggage compartment capacity litres acc to VDA test cu ft 730 730 730 730 720 720 720 720 750 750 750 750 1609 1609 1609 1609 1587 1587 1587 1587 1653 1653 1653 1653 1700 1700 1800 1800 1600 1600 1600 1600 1800 1800 1800 1800 3748 3748 3968 396
21. 4 Symbols used 4 Your own car 5 Status at time of printing 5 For your own safety 5 Initial overview Cockpit 14 Instrument panel 16 Telltale and warning lights 18 Buttons in steering wheel 21 Warning triangle 22 First aid kit 22 Refuelling 22 Fuel grade 23 Tyre pressures 24 Controls in detail Opening and closing Keys 28 Central locking system 28 Opening and closing with the remote control 29 Opening and closing at the door lock 32 Opening and closing from inside 33 Luggage compartment lid 34 Luggage compartment 35 Alarm system 36 Electric windows 38 Glass sunroof electric 39 Adjusting Safe seated position 42 Seats 42 Seat adjustment mechanical 43 Seat adjustment electric 44 Lumbar support 44 Head restraints 45 Seat belts 45 Seat and mirror memory 47 Seat heating 48 Mirrors 49 Steering wheel 50 Safety systems Airbags 51 Child safety 52 Car Memory Key Memory 54 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Contents Controls in detail Driving Ignition switch 56 Starting the engine 56 Stopping the engine 58 Handbrake 59 Manual transmission 59 Sequential manual gearbox SMG 60 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 Turn indicators headlight flasher 67 Wipers rain sensor 67 Cruise control 69 Everything under control Odometer 71 Revolution counter 71 Energy control 71 Fuel gauge 72 Coolant thermometer 72
22. AG 76 On board computer Fe After issuing an ice warning the MAY display returns to the previous reading Note that the ice warning does not S rule out the possibility of ice form ia ess 543 2 ing on the road at temperatures higher L so z than 3 C 37 F for example on bridges or where the roadisin shadow 4 Calling up functions Outside temperature Using the on board computer button You can change the unit of measure BC in the turn indicator lever from igni ment C or F used for the outside tion key position 1 you can call up on temperature display while it is visible by board computer information in the pressing the right adjusting knob on the instrument cluster display unit instrument cluster The C F unit of Every time you press the on board measure used in the temperature dis computer button BC briefly another play of the automatic air conditioning function is displayed system changes automatically at the ti 94 The sequence of displays i a a tae gt Time Ice warning gt Outside temperature gt Average fuel consumption gt Range before refuelling gt Average speed If the outside temperature drops to approx 3 C 37 F the on board computer automatically displays the outside temperature An acoustic warn From ignition key position 1 the most ing sounds and the display flashes for a recent setting appears on the display short time Online Edition for Part No
23. ES For each key you can have a spe om cific angle set to which the pas SF 1 senger side mirror will tilt down lt NS or j ES Tilting mirror on passenger side The temperatures of seat cushion and downward backrest are controlled Automatic kerb viewer Press once for each temperature stage To activate Switching off 1 Set the mirror changeover switch 1 Hold button pressed to the position for the driver s mirror 2 The mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly downward when you select reverse gear or selector lever position R This gives you a view of the ground close to the side of the car as you reverse park up to a kerb for example To deactivate Move the mirror changeover switch to the mirror on passenger side position Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Mirrors 3 1 Adjusting outside mirrors 1 Switch for adjustment in all four directions 2 Changeover switch for mirror on other side of car 3 Button to fold the mirrors in and out Press the button once to fold the mir rors in and again to fold them out This is a useful feature in car washes or very narrow streets for example and ena bles the mirrors to be returned to the correct position after having been folded forwards The mirrors can be folded in at a L road speed up to 10 km h approx 6 mph Adjusting manually You can also adjust the mirrors manu ally press at the edges of the
24. Tow rope see Tow start ing towing away 153 Tow starting 153 Track width see Dimensions 161 162 Trailer tow hitch 110 cover flap 111 Transmission Sequential manual gear box SMG 60 Transmission interlock see P Park 64 Transmission malfunction automatic transmission with Steptronic 66 Transport retainers see Securing the load 109 Transporting children 52 Tread depth see Tyre tread 120 Tread depth tyres 120 Trip distance recorder 71 Trip odometer see Trip dis tance recorder 71 Trunk see Luggage com partment 34 Turn indicator repeaters 20 Turn indicators 67 changing bulbs 142 Turn indicators side changing bulbs 142 Turning circle see Dimen sions 161 162 TV function see Operating Instructions for On board Computer Tyre pressure monitoring see Runflat Indicator 84 Tyres 24 120 age 121 changing 121 145 condition 123 damage 120 flat tyre 145 pressures 24 120 running in 116 size see Wheel and tyre combinations 122 storage 122 tread 120 wear indicator see Tyre tread tyre damage 120 winter tyres 122 U Underseal see Looking after your car brochure Units average fuel consumption 77 temperature 6 Universal garage door con trol see Integrated univer sal remote control 100 Universal remote control 100 Unladen weight see Weights 163 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Unlocking from inside 33 from outside 30 32
25. alloy wheels see the description of lockable studs on page 148 Wheel changing 147 DR 6 Offer the jack up to the mounting 9 Remove heavy dirt deposits from 14 Full width wheel covers place the point nearest to the wheel that is to the wheel and hub contact faces cover in position so that the valve be removed with the base of the and clean the wheel studs cutout is aligned with the tyre jack vertically beneath the mount 10 Fit the spare wheel or compact valve then press the cover onto ing point and with its entire surface spare wheel insert at least two the wheel with both hands Fa in contact with the ground when screws on opposite sides of the 15 Correct the tyre pressure at the the jack is raised by turning the hub and screw them in earliest opportunity S handle its head must enter the rec 11 Insert and screw in the remaining Cars with Runflat Indicator after tangular recess in the mounting wheel studs then tighten them all fitting the spare wheel or correcting point see detail in next picture working across the hub rather than any tyre pressure reinitialise the 7 Continue to turn the crank handle round it system see page 84 until the wheel you wish to change 12 Lower the car and remove the jack Prevent dirt from entering the tyre is lifted clear of the ground 13 Firmly tighten the studs alternately valves by attaching screw on dust 8 Take out the wheel studs and on opposite sides of the hub caps Dirt in the
26. battery all lights inside the car are switched off about 15 minutes after the ignition key has been turned to 0 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 90 Air conditioning MV TAA MA A Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Air conditioning 1 Airflow to windscreen and side windows 2 Air to the upper body area 93 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air supply blower 92 5 Temperature 92 6 Air distribution 92 7 Heated rear window 92 8 Air conditioning mode 92 9 Outside air recirculated air mode 92 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 92 Air conditioning Air supply blower You can select blower speeds 1 to 4 The greater the incom ing flow of air the more effec tive heating and ventilation will be In position 0 the blower and the heating are switched off The supply of air is shut off in position 0 Temperature To raise the temperature inside the car turn to the right red The temperature of the air entering the car is maintained at a constant level Air distribution You can direct the flow of air toward the windows W toward the upper body area 4 and into the footwell Any intermediate setting is possible In the position a small amount of air continues to reach the windows in order to prevent them from fogging over Heated rear window _ When the rear window h
27. dazzling oncoming traffic with a Both headlights push the black the headlights i slider at the two lugs all the way to the left Cars with halogen headlights To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic BMW Service can supply masking tape Follow the instructions supplied with the tape Cars with xenon headlights m The system installed can vary depending on the headlights lt Headlight adjustment RHD 1 Turn the ignition key to position 0 2 Press the retainer and remove the cap at the rear of each headlight 3 Left headlight pull lever 1 up Right headlight push lever 1 down or Both headlights push the black slider at the two lugs all the way to the right Headlight adjustment LHD 1 Turn the ignition key to position 0 2 Press the retainer and remove the cap at the rear of each headlight Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG OBD socket a tr DAT wT fal Components which have a decisive effect on exhaust emissions can be tested at the OBD socket with a suita ble device This socket is on the driver s side on the underside of the instrument panel at the left behind a cover The cover is marked OBD The warning light comes on Le Exhaust emission values have deteriorated Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 136 Returning end of li
28. gt Kick down function in Drive mode gt Acceleration assistance see page 63 Selector lever positions A light emitting diode set in the centre console lights up to indicate the current position of the selector lever R Reverse gear N Neutral Position for driving with touch shift functions Sequential mode Manual upshift Manual downshift D Drive mode The SMG is operational in ignition key position 2 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Sequential manual gearbox SMG D Neutral is selected automatically if 1 the driver s door is opened while the engine is running and you have not pressed a pedal operated a shift pad dle or moved the selector lever An acoustic signal sounds and the gear display flashes to indicate automatic selection of Neutral The N symbol appears in the gear display in the instrument cluster The driver s door has to be closed before you can select a drive position When the car is unlocked a buzzing sound in the area of the transmission indicates that the system is ready 4 Shiftlock When the car is at a standstill a safety function requires you to depress the brake pedal if you want to move the selector lever from the neutral position N to a drive position Driving precautions Use enough acceleration to pull away speedily when moving off on an uphill gradient Never try to prevent the car from rolling back on an uphill grad
29. must have failed including turn indicators on a trailer if one is attached to the car 4 Wipers rain sensor B 7 0 Parked position of wipers Intermittent wipe setting or rain sen sor Normal wiper speed Fast wiper speed Flick wipe Knurled wheel for adjusting intermit tent wipe interval or rain sensor sen sitivity 0O A PP Intermittent wipe Not if the car has a rain sensor Turn knurled wheel 5 to select one of the four intermittent wipe settings This is also varied automatically depending on your road speed Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 68 Wipers rain sensor Rain sensor The rain sensor is mounted on the windscreen directly in front of the inside mirror Activating the rain sensor From ignition key position 1 shift into lever setting 1 In any event the wipers will now sweep across the windscreen once You can leave the lever in setting 1 con tinuously then all you need to do is to activate the rain sensor from ignition key position 1 To do this gt turn knurled wheel 5 upward or gt clean windscreen see page 68 To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen sor turn knurled wheel 5 Deactivating the rain sensor Move the lever to the 0 position A Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic car wash otherwise the Car s wipers may operate and be dam aged lt Normal wiper speed The wipers change over to the inte
30. shift up a gear gt Lightly press the selector lever in the direction to shift down Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel gt Pull either of the shift paddles to shift up a gear gt Push either of the shift paddles to shift down a gear To accelerate from higher gears e g for overtaking shift down manually 62 Sequential manual gearbox SMG In the following situations the SMG in the sequential mode anticipates your intentions gt The SMG performs upshifts and downshifts only at a suitable engine or road speed for example it will not shift down if the resulting engine speed would be too high gt When you brake the car to a stop the transmission automatically shifts down to first gear gt As speed diminishes without any action on your part the transmission will shift down automatically just before the car slows to below each gear s minimum speed Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG D 4 Possible displays RN123456 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 The gear currently engaged and the shift mode you select are shown in the instrument cluster as are malfunctions if they occur Telltale light Q All lever positions can still be selected but in the forward positions only certain gears are actually available when the car is driven If the telltale light comes on this indicates a transmission system malfunction Avoid excessive loads and have the system che
31. the fog lights lt The automatic headlight control system cannot act as a substitute for your personal assessment of the prevailing lighting conditions The sen sors are unable to see fog for example Switch on the lights manually in situa tions such as this as otherwise your safety and that of other road users could be endangered lt 4 asni You can have the automatic head om light control system on your car adjusted for sensitivity lt Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Instrument lighting Headlight beam angle adjustment Xenon headlights Cars with xenon headlights are equipped with dynamic beam angle adjustment To vary the lighting intensity turn the Halogen headlights knurled wheel The beam angle of the low beam head lights must be adjusted manually to suit the load carried in the vehicle to avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehi cles Values after the apply when towing a trailer 0 1 1 or 2 occupants without luggage 1 1 5 occupants without luggage 1 2 5 occupants with luggage 2 2 1 occupant luggage compart ment full Comply with permitted rear axle load see page 163 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG ss High beam headlights parking lights 1 High beam headlights 2 Headlight flasher 3 Parking lights Right hand or left hand parking lights You also have the option of leaving your car parked with the s
32. the luggage compartment to which retaining straps or similar can be attached Please note the information supplied with load securing equipment 110 Roof rack special roof rack system is available as an accessory for your BMW If it is used please comply with the installa tion instructions supplied Mounting points Access to the mounting points Use the tool supplied with the roof rack system to open the caps Loading and driving hints Loaded roof racks significantly alter the driving and steering characteristics of your car by raising the centre of gravity When loading the roof rack ensure that the specified roof load limit the car s gross weight limit and the axle loads are not exceeded The relevant figures are shown in the Technical data sec tion see page 163 ff The roof load must be uniformly distrib uted and should not be too large in area Heavy items of luggage should always be placed at the bottom Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for raising the glass sunroof and that no objects extend back far enough to be struck by the luggage compartment lid when it is opened Secure loads to the roof rack so that they cannot shift or fall off during the journey Drive smoothly and avoid violent accel eration braking or cornering Towing a trailer The permissible trailer load and nose weights towbar downthrust are stated in the Technical data section see page 163 f
33. two photo cells in the 1 Swing the clamp lever down inside mirror One is in the mirror glass 2 Move the steering wheel to the pre the other is slightly offset on the rear of ferred height and angle to suit your the mirror chosen seating position In order to ensure that the system func 9 Fold the lever back in to clamp the tions correctly keep the photo cells steering column in the new position clean do not cover the area between Inside mirror and windscreen and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windscreen directly in front of the mirror Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Airbags Mm The airbags are not triggered off in L minor accidents in certain roll over situations or if the car is struck 1 AT 3 from the rear 4 a US Even if all these instructions are com gc plied with injury to the face arms or L B hands as a result of the airbag inflating C0 cannot be entirely ruled out depending on the circumstances in which an acci dent occurs If the car s occupants are unduly sensitive to the ignition and inflation noise generated by the airbag systems their hearing may be affected but this is usually a temporary effect 1 Front airbags on the driver and pas senger sides 2 Head airbags on the driver and pas senger sides front 3 Side airbags on the driver and pas senger sides front and rear Protective effect The front airbags provid
34. whether the original control device is equipped with an alternating code system You can either check the operating instructions of the original control device for this informa tion or you can press and hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control If telltale light 2 of the integrated univer sal remote control flashes rapidly for a brief period and then remains on for approximately 2 seconds the original control device is equipped with an alternating code system In this case you have to program the memory but tons 1 as described for an alternating code control device lt Programming an alternating code control device You will need to consult the operating instructions of the system in question in order to program the integrated univer sal remote control Read through the operating instructions for information Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 101 5 on synchronisation Comply with the following additional instructions when you program an alternating code con trol device You will find programming easier if LL you have the assistance of another person 4 1 Park your car within range of the radio remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section on fixed code program ming 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the target device for example on the drive 4 Press the button on t
35. 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 86 Side lights low beam headlights Side lights The lights are on all round the I 0d car You can use these lights as position lights when the caris parked See page 88 for parking with the sidelights on one side of the car on Low beam headlights Tr __ If the low beam headlights are ZO switched on and the ignition is L switched off only the parking lights remain lit Delayed switch off Operate the headlight flasher after parking the car and turning the lights off the low beam headlights come on for a brief period aga You can have this function deacti DY vated if you prefer lt Lights on warning When you turn the ignition key back to the O position and open the driver s door an acoustic signal is heard for seconds as a reminder if you have not switched off the lights Daylight dim dip circuit If desired the light switch can remain in the second position When the ignition is turned off the car s lights go out imma You can have the daytime dipped MAY headlight setting selected on your car Automatic headlight control A When the switch is in this posi 2 tion the low beam headlights are LE switched on and off automati cally in accordance with changes in ambient light for example in tunnels at dusk or dawn and when it is raining or snowing Irrespective of the ambient light level the low beam headlights remain on if you switch on
36. 017 03 04 BMW AG 37 DS To switch off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector gt Press the button on the remote con trol twice gt or perform the locking movement twice with the key The telltale light comes on briefly then flashes continuously The tilt alarm sen sor and interior movement detector are then switched off until the next time the car is unlocked and subsequently locked ri You can have the tilt alarm sensor WAY and the interior movement detec tor permanently deactivated if you pre fer lt The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector will be switched off inadvertently if the con venient closure movement of the win dows and glass sunroof is interrupted and restarted within the first 10 seconds In this case the car has to be unlocked and subsequently locked anew lt 38 Electric windows bib Opening and closing windows From ignition key position 1 gt Press the switch until the pressure point is felt the window continues to move down for as long as the switch IS Operated gt Press the switch beyond the pressure point the window will move automat ically Press the switch again to halt the opening movement Close the window similarly by pulling the switch If the car is equipped with electric rear side windows there are separate switches beneath them for the use of rear seat passengers After the ignition is switched off You can stil
37. 3 telltale light 20 Rear lights changing bulbs 143 telltale light defective lamp 74 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Rear seat backrest folding 106 Rear view mirrors 49 Rear window heating air conditioning 92 automatic air conditioning 97 Recirculated air mode air conditioning 92 automatic air conditioning 97 Recirculation of air see Recirculated air mode 92 97 Reclining seat mechanism see Adjusting the seat 43 44 Recycling see Returning end of life vehicles 136 Refuelling 22 fuel filler flap 22 Releasing engine compartment lid 124 Remaining distance before servicing is due 73 Remaining distance see Range before refuelling 77 Remote control 29 garage door opener 100 interference 31 luggage compartment lid 30 Replacement key 29 Replacing tyres Changing tyres 121 145 Replacing wiper blades 140 Reservoir for cleaning sys tems 128 Restraint systems for children 52 Restraint systems see Seat belts 45 Returning end of life vehicle 136 Reusability of vehicle see Returning end of life vehi cles 136 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 manual gearbox 60 SMG transmission 61 Reversing light 60 Reversing lights changing bulbs 143 Revolution counter 71 RME rapeseed methyl ester 24 Roadside assistance see Mobile Service 151 Roller sunblind 98 RON see Fuel grade 23 Roof load 163 Roof rack 110 Runflat Indicator 84 t
38. 4 Hold down longer fast forward gt Telephone Browse directory of names Press briefly accept call start to dial terminate call O Hold down longer switch voice input Back same functions as forward on and off Volume Show hide telephone directory Use the buttons for forward back to view the entries one by one Cruise control call up Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 22 Warning triangle The warning triangle is stored at the left in a compartment of the luggage com partment Please note that you may be required by law to carry a warning triangle in the car 4 First aid kit Refuelling The first aid kit is under the front pas Fuel filler flap senger s seat Lightly press the rear edge to open or To open pull the handle and swingthe close the fuel filler flap lid down The fuel filler flap can be released man To close swing the lid up and press to ually if a fault occurs in the electrical engage the catch system Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol in the right hand side panel of the lug A Certain items in the first aid kit gage compartment have a limited useful life Check the expiry dates of the various items regularly and renew the items as neces sary in good time You can obtain the items from any chemist s shop Comply with legal requirements con cerning the need to carry a first aid kit in the car 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 1
39. 43 Tail lights see Rear lights 143 Tank capacity see Fuel tank Capacity 168 Technical data 158 Technical modifications 5 Telephone preparation 104 Telephone see separate operating instructions Television see Operating Instructions for On board Computer Telltale and warning lights 18 Telltale light battery charge 18 Telltale warning light airbags 18 alarm system 37 brakes 18 19 coolant 19 72 DSC 19 fasten seat belts 18 fog lights 20 low fuel level 72 Runflat Indicator 18 19 85 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Temperature air conditioning 92 automatic air conditioning 96 Temperature display ice warning 6 outside temperature 6 setting units 76 Temperature gauge engine coolant 72 Temperature adjusting 92 96 Tempomat see Cruise con trol 69 Thiefproof wheel studs see Lockable wheel studs 148 Thigh support adjusting 43 Third brake light see Cen tre brake light 144 Threaded hole for towing eye 153 Three point seat belt 45 Through loading system 106 Tightening torque wheel studs 146 Tilt alarm sensor 37 switching off 37 Tilting mirror on passenger side downward 48 Toolkit 140 Top speed performance figures 167 with trailer 111 with winter tyres 122 Topping up brake fluid 131 Topping up washer fluid 128 168 Torque engine 158 Tow bar 153 Tow bar towing 153 Towing 153 Towing a trailer 110 Towing away 153 Towing eye 153 Tow rope 153
40. 5 2171 2494 Displacement 4 4 6 6 Number of cylinders Max power output at engine speed Max torque kW hp rom Nm 85 115 5500 175 3750 105 143 6000 200 3750 125 170 6100 210 3500 141 192 6000 245 3500 at engine speed rom 330i 330xi 318d 330d 330xd Displacement CC 2979 6 1995 4 320d 1995 4 2993 6 Number of cylinders Max power output kW hp 170 231 5900 85 115 4000 110 150 4000 150 204 4000 at engine speed Max torque at engine speed rom Nm rom 300 3500 280 1750 330 2000 410 1500 3250 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Fuel consumption carbon dioxide CO emissions Urban Extra urban Combined CO emissions Urban Extra urban Combined CO emissions Urban Extra urban Combined CO emissions litres 100 km mpg litres 100 km mpg litres 100 km mpg grams km 0z mi litres 100 km mpg litres 100 km mpg litres 100 km mpg grams km oz mi litres 100 km mpg litres 100 km mpg litres 100 km mpg grams km 0z mi 316i Manual shift 9 9 28 5 5 5 51 4 7 1 39 8 172 9 8 320i Automatic 13 1 21 6 7 3 38 7 9 4 30 0 226 12 8 330i Manual shift SMG 12 8 22 1 6 9 40 9 9 1 31 0 218 12 4 316i Automatic 10 9 25 9 6 4 44 1 8 0 35 5 194 11 0 325i Manual shift SMG 12 8 22 1 6 9 40 9
41. 58 017 03 04 BMW AG Refuelling Note when refuelling Note the safety precautions dis i played at garages and filling sta tions when handling fuel lt Place the screw cap in the holder on the flap When refuelling insert the filler nozzle fully into the filler neck If the filler noz zle is raised during refuelling gt the supply of fuel will be cut off pre maturely gt fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less effectively The fuel tank will be full when the fuel supply is shut off for the first time Closing the fuel filler cap Place the cap in position and turn it clockwise until it closes with a clearly audible click Fuel tank capacity gt Approx 63 litres 13 9 gal including gt a reserve of approx 8 litres 1 8 gal A Do not run the fuel tank empty as otherwise engine functions cannot be assured and damage could result 4 Fuel grade Petrol engine Never use petrol containing lead otherwise the oxygen sensor and the converter will be damaged beyond repair lt You can use sulphur free fuel The engine has a knock control function so it can run on different grades of fuel gt The engine of your BMW is designed to run on Super Plus premium plus petrol octane number 98 RON Run the engine on this petrol by pref erence in order to achieve rated per formance and petrol consumption gt You can also run the engine on Premium grade unleaded petrol
42. 8 3527 3527 3527 3527 3968 3968 3968 3968 1800 1800 1800 1800 1700 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 3968 3968 3968 3968 3748 3748 3968 3968 3968 3968 3968 3968 75 75 75 75 75 75 165 165 165 165 165 165 75 75 75 75 75 75 165 165 165 165 165 165 440 440 440 440 440 440 15 5 15 5 15 5 15 5 15 5 15 5 If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 and also wish to load the car itself up to its per missible gross weight limit you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car s gross weight limit Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Performance km h mph km h mph Maximum speed with automatic transmission Acceleration 100 km h 0 to 62 mph s 120 km h 50 to 75 mph s in 4th gear from O to 80 to km h mph km h mph Maximum speed with automatic transmission Acceleration from O to 80 to 100 km h 0 to 62 mph s 120 km h 50 to 75 mph s in 4th gear km h mph km h mph Maximum speed with automatic transmission Acceleration 100 km h 0 to 62 mph s 120 km h 50 to 75 mph s in 4th gear from O to 80 to Acceleration values after with automatic transmission 316i 206 128 200 124 10 9 11 9 11 1 330i 250 155 247 153 6 5 7 0 6 9 330xd 234 145 228 142 7 7 7 9 6 7 318i 218
43. 9 0 31 4 217 12 3 3301 Automatic 14 0 20 2 7 0 40 3 9 6 29 4 230 13 1 318i Manual shift 10 4 27 2 5 7 49 6 7 4 38 2 180 10 2 325i Automatic 13 5 20 9 7 2 39 2 9 5 29 7 229 13 0 330xi Manual shift 13 6 20 8 7 8 36 2 9 9 28 5 240 13 6 318i Automatic 11 2 25 2 6 3 44 8 8 1 34 9 196 11 1 325xi Manual shift 13 5 20 9 7 9 35 8 9 9 28 5 240 13 6 330xi Automatic 14 8 19 1 8 2 34 4 10 6 26 6 257 14 6 320i Manual shift 12 2 23 2 6 9 40 9 8 9 31 7 213 12 1 325xi Automatic 14 5 19 5 8 4 33 6 10 6 26 6 257 14 6 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 160 Fuel consumption carbon dioxide CO emissions Urban litres 100 km mpg Extra urban litres 100 km mpg Combined litres 100 km mpg CO emissions grams km oz mi Urban litres 100 km mpg Extra urban litres 100 km mpg Combined litres 100 km mpg CO emissions grams km oz mi 320d 320d Manual shift Automatic 7 9 35 8 9 7 29 1 4 5 62 8 5 4 52 3 5 7 49 6 6 9 40 9 153 8 7 185 10 5 330xd 330xd Manual shift Automatic 10 1 28 0 11 9 23 7 6 2 45 6 6 9 40 9 7 6 87 2 8 7 32 5 204 11 6 233 13 2 Fuel consumption is determined according to a standard test method EC Directive 80 1268 EEC It is not the same as the average fuel consumption in practice which depends on a great man
44. C equivalent to 72 F is rec ommended as a pleasant setting whether or not the air conditioning is in operation During the journey the cho sen temperature is reached as quickly as possible in summer and in winter and maintained at a constant value You can change the unit of measure C or F of the reading see page 76 Air supply blower E You can vary the air supply by pressing the upper or lower but ton This will shut down the auto matic air supply the word AUTO disap pears from the display The automatic air distribution function remains in oper ation You can switch automatic air supply on again by pressing the AUTO button If you press the lower button at the low est blower speed all the displays go out the blower heater and air condi tioning are switched off and the air sup ply is closed The system is switched on again by pressing any automatic air conditioning button Defrosting and demisting windows RTE This program removes ice and condensation quickly from the windscreen and from the side windows Air conditioning mode EE Air is cooled and dried and reheated to suit the temperature setting Depending on weather conditions the windscreen may fog over momentarily when the engine is started Switching on the air conditioning helps prevent the windows misting over Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Automatic air conditioning Ti You ca
45. Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 158 017 English 11 04 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Additional sources of information If you have any queries BMW Service 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 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle tS Indicates information that will i assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle 7 Refers to measures that can be EE taken to help protect the environ ment Marks the end of a specific item of information Identifies optional extras or specific national market items of equipment and also accessories subject to availa bility Fi Car Memory Key Memory see MAY page 54 Functions which can be activated or adapted on a car specific or key specific basis You can have BMW Service configure these settings for you Ti Recommends that you study the LG relevant section of this Owner s Handbook in connection with a particu la
46. ORECES There are other storage compartments event of an accident lt in the front doors and in the centre con sole There are nets on the backs of the front seats Centre armrest rear Without through loading system The rear centre armrest has a storage compartment a drinks holder and a holder for a litter bag Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 104 Storage compartments Stowage package For your convenience you have gt Two fold out power sockets in the rear centre console gt A spectacles compartment not shown in the centre console Microphone Hands free device On cars prepared for telephone installa tion or fitted with a voice input sys tem the trim panel for the hands free microphone is in the roof lining close to the interior light For more information on the car phone or the voice input system see the sepa rate operating instructions Ashtray front SS ART To empty Press the edge of the open lid The ash tray will pop up and can be removed On cars with non smoker fittings the insert is removed in the same way Cigarette lighter Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its knob otherwise you may suffer burns The cigarette lighter remains opera tional when the ignition key has been removed For this reason do not leave children in the car unattended Press in the cigarette lighter 1 It can be removed when it p
47. Owner s Handbook for Vehicle Contents The Ultimate Driving Machine BMW recommends Castrol 3161 3181 3201 325i 325xI 3301 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xd Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Congratulations on your choice of a BMW The better you are acquainted with your car the easier you will discover driving it to be We would therefore like to offer you the following advice This Owner s Handbook contains important information on operating and looking after your new BMW Please read it carefully before setting out in your new car so that you are fully familiar with the technical advantages of your BMW It also con tains useful information on how to uphold the car s operating and road safety and its full resale value Supplementary information is to be found in the other documents supplied as on board references We wish you many a safe and enjoyable journey BMW AG Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 4 Notes About this Owner s Handbook We have tried to make all the informa tion in this Owner s Handbook easy to find The quickest access to a particular topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index at the end Consult the first chapter for an initial overview of your car When the time comes to sell your BMW please remember to hand over this Owner s Handbook it is an impor tant part of the vehicle 2004 Bayerische
48. Service interval indicator 73 Check Control 74 Clock 75 On board computer 76 Technical features for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC 78 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 79 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 325xi 330xi 330xd 81 Hill Descent Control HDC 83 Runflat Indicator 84 Brake force display 85 Lights Side lights low beam headlights 86 Instrument lighting 87 Headlight beam angle adjustment 8 7 High beam headlights parking lights 88 Fog lights 88 Interior lighting 89 Heating and air conditioning systems Air conditioning 90 Automatic air conditioning 94 Roller sunblind 98 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Practical interior equipment Hi fi system 99 Glove box 99 Integrated universal remote control 100 Storage compartments 102 Microphone 104 Ashtray front 104 Ashtray rear 105 Coat hooks 105 Loading and load carrying Through loading system 106 Ski bag 107 Loading 108 Roof rack 110 Towing atrailer 110 Contents Operation maintenance Driving precautions Running in 116 General driving hints 116 Anti lock Brake System ABS 119 Wheels and tyres Tyre pressures 120 Condition of tyres 120 New tyres 121 Wheel and tyre combinations 122 Winter tyres 122 In the engine compartment Engine compartment lid 124 Essentials inside the engine compartment 126 Washer fluid 128 Engine oil 128 Coolant 130
49. Various electrical consumers are now ready to operate Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Starting the engine Do not run the engine inside enclosed spaces as inhalation of the exhaust gases can lead to uncon sciousness and death They contain carbon monoxide which is colourless and odourless but highly toxic Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running as this constitutes a risk Before leaving the car with the engine running move the gearshift lever to neutral or the selector lever to N as applicable and apply the handbrake to avoid any risk of the car beginning to move 4 Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine Do not allow the engine to warm up ata standstill but drive off as soon as pos sible using moderate engine speeds Cars with petrol engine Manual shift gearbox or sequential manual gearbox allow the starter motor to run for a reasonable time but not for more than about 20 seconds As soon as the engine fires release the ignition key Starting the engine If the engine does not start first time for instance if it is very cold or very hot Depress the accelerator pedal halfway while starting the engine Cold starts at very low ambient temper atures below approx 15 C 5 F at high altitude more than 1000 m approx 3300 ft above sea level gt On the first occasion run the starter for approx 10 seconds gt D
50. able additive pro ceed in accordance with the manufac turer s instructions It is best to mix the water and additive before filling the washer fluid tank 4 Screenwash used in washer fluid is flammable Keep it away from possible ignition sources and store it only in the carefully sealed original con tainers inaccessible to children Com ply with the instructions on the contain ers lt Engine oil Checking engine oil level 1 Make sure the car is standing level 2 Switch off the engine which should be at its regular operating tempera ture 3 After about 5 minutes pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a lint free cloth a paper tissue or similar 4 Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube then pull it out again 5 The oil level must be between the two marks on the dipstick Like fuel consumption engine oil con sumption depends on driving style and operating conditions Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Engine oil The gap between the two notches on the dipstick is equivalent to about 1 litre 1 3 4 Imp pints of oil Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the dipstick Adding too much oil will harm the engine Adding engine oil Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped to just above the lower mark on the dipstick BMW engines are designed not to need separate additives in the engine oil and indeed adding these substances could even
51. able seats see page 43 gt Electrically adjustable seats see page 44 gt Head restraints see page 45 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Seat adjustment mechanical Adjusting the seat 3 Seat back 1 Pull the lever and either apply your weight to the backrest or lean for ward to relieve it of load Forward back Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the preferred position After releasing the lever slide the seat backwards or forwards very slightly until it engages correctly Height Pull up the lever and apply your weight to the seat or allow it to rise 43 DS Adjusting BMW sport seat You can also adjust the seat base angle and the thigh support 1 To tilt up Pull the lever several times until the desired angle is obtained 2 To tilt down Press the lever several times until the desired angle is obtained 3 Thigh support Pull the lever and alter the thigh sup port s position to suit your require ments Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 44 Seat adjustment electric 123 4 Adjusting the seat 1 Angle 2 Forward back 3 Height 4 Seat back The head restraint is manually adjusta ble see page 45 If you have BMW sport seats fitted in your car you can also manually adjust the seat base angle and the thigh sup port see page 43 Comply with the adjusting instruc tions on page 42 or there may be a risk to your pers
52. alarm sys tems The integrated universal remote control detects and learns the signal transmitted by the original control device The signal of an original control device can be programmed onto one of the three memory buttons 1 The system in question can then be operated by means of the programmed memory button 1 Signal transmission is indi cated by telltale light 2 When the time comes to sell your car in the interest of your own security remember to delete the programs before the car leaves your possession see page 102 100 Integrated universal remote control While programming is in progress and before operating any pro grammed system by remote control using the integrated universal remote control make sure that the 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 4 Checking compatibility ee If this symbol is depicted on the A packaging or in the operating instructions of the original con trol device it is safe to assume that the remote controlled system is compatible with the integrated universal remote control You can poll a list of compatible control devices by calling the fax number 49 0 6838 907 283 3333 If you would like more information call the toll free HomeLink hotline at 49 0 6838 907 277 or from within Germany
53. alking pace otherwise damage to the engine electrical system and transmission may be caused 4 Safe braking Your BMW has ABS as standard You brake most effectively by applying max imum brake pressure in situations which call for this full braking Since the car remains steerable you can avoid obstacles by turning the steering wheel as smoothly as possible The brake pedal pulsates and the noise of the hydraulic control system is audi ble warning the driver that the ABS is active Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while the car is in motion Otherwise even slight continuous pres sure on the brake pedal could cause overheating brake pad wear or even brake system failure lt Wet roads When driving on wet roads or in heavy rain it is advisable to press lightly on the brake pedal to apply the brakes briefly every few kilometres When doing so make sure that no other road user is endangered The resulting heat dries the brake discs and pads This will immediately restore full braking power 117 D Downhill gradients In order to keep the brakes from overheating and fading select the gear or transmission speed which calls for the least use of the brakes when descending long or steep hills Other wise even slight continuous pressure on the brake pedal could cause over heating brake pad wear or even brake system failure 4 You can increase the engine s braking effect by downshifting to firs
54. arning flashers Central locking system 28 Heated rear window 92 97 Horn entire surface Adjusting steering wheel 50 Rear fog light 88 Fog lights 88 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 16 Instrument panel 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 WT A A Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Instrument panel 10 11 12 13 Fuel gauge 72 Flashing turn indicator repeaters 20 Speedometer Telltale and warning lights 18 to 20 Revolution counter and energy control 71 Coolant thermometer 72 Telltale and warning lights 18 to 20 Adjusting knob for gt Time 75 gt Service interval indicator 73 gt Outside temperature display 76 Selector lever and program indicator for automatic transmis sion sequential manual gearbox SMG gearbox telltale light 19 62 66 Display for gt Trip meter distance recorder 71 gt Clock 75 gt Service interval 73 gt On board computer 76 Display for Check Control 74 Trip distance control zeroing 71 Telltale and warning lights 18 to 20 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 18 Telltale and warning lights Technical equipment that monitors itself The function of telltale and warning lights marked is checked when the ignition is switched on They light up just once but for different lengths of time If a defect occurs in one of the systems the corresponding l
55. art No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z A ABS Anti lock Brake System 119 telltale light 18 Acceleration 167 Acceleration assistance 63 Accessories see For your own safety 5 Accident see Mobile Service 151 Activated charcoal filter 98 Adaptive brake lights see Brake force display 85 ADB X Automatic Differen tial Brake all wheel 81 Additional sources of infor mation 4 Adjusting seats BMW sport seat 43 Air conditioning 90 Air distribution air conditioning 92 automatic air conditioning 96 Air distribution individual 96 Air flow see Ventilation 90 94 Air in car see Ventilation 90 94 Air outlets see Ventilation 90 94 Air recirculation see Recir culated air mode 92 97 Air supply air conditioning system 92 automatic air conditioning 96 Air vents ventilation 90 94 Airbags 51 deactivating 52 safe seated position 42 telltale light 18 warning light 52 Air conditioning mode air conditioning 92 automatic air conditioning 96 Alarm system 36 avoiding false alarms 37 All season tyres see Winter tyres 122 Alternative oils 130 Anti freeze adding 130 coolant 130 washer fluid 128 Anti freeze protection coolant 130 washer fluid 128 Anti lock Brake System ABS 119 telltale light 18 Anti theft alarm see Alarm system 36 Anti theft device for wheel studs see Lockable wheel studs 148 Anti theft system 28 Anti trap protection electric windows 38 glass sunroof 40 Approved eng
56. as possible from the traffic flow and on a firm surface Switch on the hazard warning flashers Engage the steering lock in the straight ahead position apply the handbrake and select first or reverse gear or selec tor lever position P All occupants must leave the car and be led to a point where they are not exposed to risk for example behind a crash barrier at the side of the road If necessary set up the warning triangle or a flashing warning light at a sufficient distance to the rear Comply with national legislation Change a wheel only on a flat level and high grip surface If the surface is soft or slippery snow ice tiles etc the car or the supporting jack could slip away to one side Position the car s jack on a firm surface Never place wooden blocks or similar under the jack or the maximum lifting Capacity may be exceeded When the car has been jacked up do not lie under it or start the engine since either could lead to potentially fatal accidents 4 145 DS Your BMW has a compact spare wheel for temporary use in the event of a puncture Certain national market ver sions are equipped with a conventional spare wheel of the same size as the car s road wheels To remove the spare wheel from the luggage compartment fully remove the floor panel see page 35 4 on cs a in Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 146 Wheel changing What you
57. ate that the driver s door has been opened but the key is still in the igni tion switch see pages 29 33 56 Examples for Key Memory gt Unlocking driver s door first then all other locks see page 30 Car Memory Key Memory gt Locking the vehicle after pulling away see page 33 gt Automatic repositioning of the driver s seat and outside mirror posi tions for the intending user each time the car is unlocked see page 47 gt Angle to which passenger side mirror tilts down see Automatic kerb viewer page 48 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 56 Ignition switch Ignition key positions O Steering locked 1 Steering released 2 Ignition switched on 318d 320d 330d 330xd Engine preheating 3 Starting the engine Steering locked The key can only be inserted and removed in this position After removing the key slightly turn the steering wheel until the steering lock engages im You can have an acoustic signal MAY set to sound as a reminder if you open the driver s door without removing the key from the ignition beforehand 4 Interlock Automatic transmission cars before the ignition key can be returned to position Oor pulled out the automatic transmis sion selector lever must be moved to position P Steering released Turn the key from 0 to 1 If necessary move the steering wheel slightly at the same time
58. ates to a speed of approximately 60 km h 37 mph 83 DS Using HDC Cars with manual shift Use HDC in first gear and in reverse because the engine s braking effect diminishes in higher gears Cars with automatic transmission you can use HDC with the selector lever in any drive position In the event of a fault The telltale light in the button goes out while HDC is active or fails to come on when HDC is activated Activating the system Press the HDC button the green telltale light in the button comes on The telltale light flashes when the caris account of high brake temperatures Tr The DSC telltale light comes on automatically braked as well Failure in the HDC and DSC system Have the system checked HDC is temporarily unavailable on Deactivating the system L Press the button a second time the telltale light goes out HDC is deactivated automatically when the car s speed increases to approx 60 km h 37 mph or when the ignition is switched off Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 84 Runflat Indicator The principle The Runflat Indicator system monitors tyre pressures at all four road wheels when the car is being driven The sys tem reports any sudden significant loss of pressure in one tyre in relation to the others Tyre pressures are monitored by meter ing the relative speeds of the four wheels If these relative speeds diverge from certa
59. be harmful in certain circumstances The same applies to the manual transmission automatic transmission final drive and power steering 4 129 DS In laboratory tests prolonged contact with used oils has caused cancer For this reason always wash the affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water after work Keep all oils greases etc in a place which is inaccessible to children and always read and comply with warnings on the containers lt dw When disposing of used oil com X ply with the relevant environmen tal protection laws 4 Approved engine oils The quality of the engine oil is a deci sive factor for the correct operation and long life of your car s engine BMW has conducted extensive tests before approving certain grades of engine oil FU S T LJ BMW Service can provide details l on the oils specifically approved by BMW for your car s engine lt 4 BMW engines are designed not to need separate additives in the engine oil and indeed adding these substances could even be harmful in certain circumstances 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 130 Engine oil Alternative oils If these grades of oil are unobtainable on occasion you can top up the oil level in between oil changes if only a small amount of oil is needed with other oils One of the following catego ries must be printed on the container of the oil you use Pe
60. belong are located behind a panel in the glove box the panel is held in place by two quick release latches Do not repair burnt out fuses or replace them with fuses with dif ferent colours or ampere ratings other wise overloaded electrical wires can cause a fire in the vehicle lt Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Mobile Service BMW Group s Mobile Service Emer gency Service is there to assist you in the event of a breakdown at any time of the day or night during weekends and on public holidays The telephone numbers of the Mobile Service Emergency Service centre in your country are listed in the Service Kontakt brochure Starting with a flat battery If the car s own battery is flat the engine of your BMW can be started by using two jump leads from another vehicle s battery Conversely you can also jump start another vehicle with your BMW Use only jump leads with fully insulated battery post clips A Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running or a fatal accident may occur Do not depart from the procedure described below otherwise personal injury could result or one or both vehicles be dam aged lt Preparation 1 Check that the other vehicle s battery has a voltage of 12 V and is rated at more or less the same capacity in Ah This information is on the battery 2 Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle 3 Switch off all consume
61. c signal provided that it is safe to do so 4 Manual transmission 59 DE Never try to prevent the car from rolling back on an uphill gradient by slipping the clutch always apply the handbrake Otherwise clutch wear will be accelerated 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 60 Manual transmission is 1 a 5 1 5 A A 2 4 2 6 6 speed gearbox When you shift to or within the 5th 6th gear plane always push the gear lever to the right in order to ensure that you do not inadvertently engage a gear on the 3rd 4th gear plane Reverse Engage this gear only when the car is standing still When the gear lever is pressed to the left a detent has to be overcome The reversing lights then come on auto matically in ignition key position 2 Sequential manual gearbox SMG The principle The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated manual gearbox in which an electro hydraulic system actuates the clutch and shifts gear You operate the SMG by means of a selector lever in the centre console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel It offers you the following functions gt Sequential mode manual gearshift mode gt Drive mode automatic gearshift mode gt Choice of two driving programs nor mal sport gt Dependability of positive gearshifts gt Automatic upshifts and downshifts in Drive mode gt Automatic downshifts at minimum engine rom
62. ce 151 Modifications technical see For your own safety 5 Monitoring system for tyre pressures see Runflat Indicator 84 Multi function stalk turn indicators headlight flasher 67 wiper system 67 Multifunctional steering wheel 21 N Navigation system see Operating Instructions for Radio On board Compu ter Nets 103 Non smoker s equipment 105 Nose weight 111 163 Nozzles see Ventilation 90 94 Nylon rope see Tow start ing towing away 153 O OBD socket 135 Obstruction warning system see Park Distance Control PDC 78 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Octane ratings see Fuel grade 23 Odometer 71 Odometer see Trip dis tance recorder 71 Oil additives see Adding engine oil 129 alternative oil grades 130 approved engine oils 129 capacity 168 dipstick 128 quality 129 Oil change intervals see Service Booklet Oil change intervals see Service interval display 132 Oil consumption 128 Oil dipstick 128 Oil filter renewal 168 Oil grades 129 Oil level checking 128 telltale light 18 Oil pressure telltale light 18 OIL SERVICE 73 Old batteries see Disposal 149 On board computer see separate operating instructions On board monitor see Operating Instructions for On board Computer 76 On board toolkit see Toolkit 140 Opening and closing at the door lock 32 by remote control 29 from inside 33 from outside 30 Outside mirrors 49 with trailer 111
63. cked without delay Sequential manual gearbox SMG For towing away tow starting and jump starting see page 151 ff Warning buzzer An acoustic signal sounds if the SMG transmission overheats if possible you Lu f should either stop or increase your pull away speed so that the system can cool down Sport program You have a choice of two driving pro grams smoothly dynamic or sport When you select the sport program gearshifts are faster in sequential mode and the shift points are remapped in Drive mode To select the sport program press the SPORT button The LED in the button lights up Acceleration assistance Acceleration assistance permits opti mum racing style acceleration when you pull away from rest on surfaces with good grip Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 63 EE Do not use the acceleration assistant over frequently as oth erwise components would suffer pre mature wear 4 1 Activate the Sport program 2 Press the DSC button see page 79 and keep it pressed for longer than three seconds 3 Quickly press the accelerator pedal fully down kick down The engine is electronically balanced to achieve maximum pullaway rpm m In order to maintain maximum driving stability you should drive with the DSC system activated when ever possible 4 As an alternative to fully automatic operation Steptronic also allows you to shift between gears your
64. ct have the system checked as soon as possible For more information see page 79 ff 325xi 330xi 330xd DSC and ADB X are defective ADB X cannot be switched off If there is a defect have the system checked as soon as possible For more information see page 81 Dynamic Brake Control DBC Fault in the DBC system Normal brake action is not affected no restrictions Have the system checked as soon as possible For more information see page 79 Poa F Add washer fluid The washer fluid level is too low top it up at the next opportunity For more information see page 128 Tr Engine Exhaust emission values have deteriorated Have the system checked Engine electronics EML Fault in the engine electronics L You can continue to drive but engine power is cut back and engine speed is reduced Have the system checked _ Digital Diesel Electronics DDE ODE If light comes on during journey Have the system checked Tr Add coolant The coolant level is too low top hs _ it up at the earliest opportunity For more information see page 130 Yellow for your information G Rear fog light Comes on when rear fog light is in use For more information see page 89 Diesel engine preheating Do not start the engine until the DDE C light has gone out For more information see page 57 Green for your information Flashing turn indicator lt at gt Flashes when turn indicators are L _ i
65. d interference with the system could lead to its failure or to accidental triggering off with the 52 Airbags risk of injury lt coe system ready ss The warning light confirms that ee the entire airbag system and the _ belt tensioners are ready to operate from ignition key position 1 onwards The warning light goes out after a few seconds Airbag system malfunctioning A If the airbag system develops a fault have it checked without delay as otherwise there is a risk of the system not deploying correctly even if the accident impact is in the relevant area and of sufficient severity lt There is a fault in the airbag sys 2 tem gt Warning light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to position 1 and further gt Warning light continuously ON gt Warning light comes on during jour ney Child safety The proper location for children Children should always occupy the rear seats Children under 12 years of age or 150 cm 4 ft 11 in in height must travel in the rear seated in suitable child restraint systems as otherwise the risk of them sustaining injury in an accident is increased 4 Exception for the front passenger s seat In your BMW all the seats except the driver s seat are suitable for universal child restraint systems for all age groups approved for the age group in question A If on Some occasion you have no wae Option but to use a child restraint syst
66. dless of whether this is confirmed by the dis play see also page 131 4 Check Control The following information or operating conditions are shown as symbols in ignition key position 2 until the malfunc tion has been eliminated 1 Check low and high beam head lights and parking lights 2 Door open 3 Luggage compartment lid open 4 Check rear light or brake light When you turn the ignition key back to the 0 position and open the driver s door an acoustic signal is heard for seconds as a reminder if you have not switched off the lights Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Clock You can set the display of the radio to show the clock at all times see Operat ing Instructions for Radio The procedure for setting the time as shown by the clock and in the car radio display is as follows Adjusting ter 4 Check that the clock is visible in the display in the instrument clus From ignition key position 1 Forwards turn right knob to right Back turn right knob to left The longer you hold the right Knob in the turned position the faster the adjustment Altering display mode press the right knob briefly Each time the knob is pressed the dis play mode changes from 12 to 24 hour clock or back Ignition key in position 0 the time is displayed for a few seconds when you press the left knob Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW
67. e light in the switch comes on 4 Press memory button 1 2 or 3 the telltale light goes out The setting for the lumbar support is not stored in memory 4 Calling up A Do not call up a memorised set ting while driving as an unex pected seat movement could represent an accident risk 4 Ignition key position 1 gt Press the appropriate memory button 1 2 or 3 briefly The adjusting movement is inter rupted immediately if a seat position adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons is pressed With the driver s door closed and the ignition key either removed or in posi tion O or 2 gt Press memory button 1 2 or 3 until the adjusting procedure has been completed If the MEMORY button was pressed acci dentally press the button a second time the telltale light will go out Fr You can have your car pro MAY grammed to ensure that your pre ferred seat and outside mirror positions are selected whenever you unlock the car with your own personal remote con trol key 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 47 DS When this setting is used make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is clear Otherwise per sons or animals could be injured or damage could be caused by the seat if it moves backwards lt 48 Seat and mirror memory Seat heating m The automatic kerb viewer func 1 tion is switched off if you are tow ing a trailer 4 M me
68. e air entering the car It is renewed when S BMW Service carries out routine main i i tenance work If the airflow is notice ably less than usual this may indicate that the filter should be renewed earlier z lt Draught free ventilation Defrosting and demisting The air outlets for the upper body area windows can be adjusted to suit the user s pref 1 Turn the rotary blower switch to set erences ting 4 2 Turn the temperature selector fully to the right red 3 Rotary switch for airflow direction in 1 Knurled wheels for opening and clos ing the outlets through an infinitely variable range re setting 2 Levers for adjusting the direction of A lo d rostihetearwiidow the air flow l l switch on rear window heating 3 Use the knurled wheel to blend the required amount of cool air into the airflow to the upper body area gt Turn toward blue colder gt Turn toward red warmer Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 94 Automatic air conditioning MVP ITINMA Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Automatic air conditioning 1 Airflow to windscreen and side windows 2 Airto the upper body area 97 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air inlet for the interior temperature sensor keep clear at all times 5 Outside air Automatic recirculated air control AUC recirculated air 97 6 Automatic air distribution and supply 96 7 Individual air distrib
69. e car s gross weight limit is not exceeded if a trailer is being towed Loading When loading the trailer make sure that the cargo is stowed as low and as close to the axle as possible A low centre of trailer gravity makes the outfit much more stable and safe to drive Do not exceed either the trailer s gross weight or the specified trailer load limit for the car The smaller value is the limit which should be adhered to Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 111 D Tyre pressures Check the car s and the trailer s tyre pressures most carefully When towing a trailer always inflate the tyres to the pressures specified for higher load see page 24 For the trailer comply with the manufacturer s recommendations Outside mirrors Legislation prescribes two outside mir rors which bring both rear corners of the trailer into your field of view Suit able mirrors can be obtained from BMW Service Current consumers If you have a caravan connected to the car avoid operating electrical equip ment for excessive periods at a time to limit the drain on the car s battery A Before starting a journey check wea that the trailer s rear lights are operating correctly Driving with defec tive rear lights could endanger other road users and constitutes a legal offence 4 112 Towing a trailer Towing a trailer On the approach to the downslope You are always required to comply alway
70. e of specially adapted maintenance and repair methods Have the work this involves carried out by BMW Service or a workshop employing trained person nel and working to the specifications issued by BMW Careless or unskilled work could result in consequential damage with the associated safety risks 4 6 Notes Parts and accessories A BMW recommends using such A parts and accessory products for your car as BMW has approved for this purpose BMW Service is the correct source for Original BMW parts and accessories other BMW approved products and competent advice on all related mat ters These parts and products have been checked by BMW for safety function and suitability BMW accepts product liability for them BMW cannot accept liability for parts or accessory products of any kind which it has not approved BMW is unable to assess each individ ual product of outside origin as to its suitability for use on BMW vehicles without safety risk By the same token an approval issued by a national agency does not necessarily provide assurance in this respect Tests of this nature cannot always take into account the full range of operating conditions applicable to BMW vehicles and may therefore be inadequate 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Contents Notes About this Owner s Handbook 4 Additional sources of information
71. e protection in the event of a head on collision where the restraining effect of the seat belts alone would no longer be adequate The head and side airbags protect you in the event of a side on collision The side airbag protects the seat occu pant s body in the thorax i e side chest area See page 42 for information about cor rect seating position Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Important safety instructions A Do not apply adhesive or any sur saa face material to the airbag covers or modify them in any other way Do not dismantle the airbag restraint system Never make modifications to the individual components of the sys tem or its wiring This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel dashboard doors and roof struts as well as down the sides of the headliner Do not remove the steering wheel Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been triggered as surfaces are hot and can cause burns If the airbag occupant restraint system develops a fault is shut down out of use or has been triggered off in an acci dent have it checked repaired and dis mantled by BMW Service or a work shop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW and certified in accordance with the applicable laws relating to the han dling of explosives the same applies when airbag generators have to be scrapped Any careless or unskille
72. e terminal of the battery or to the engine or body earth ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine 1 Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at a fast idle speed 2 Start the engine of the other vehicle in the usual way If an initial attempt to start the engine fails wait several minutes until the flat battery has been recharged to a slightly greater degree 3 Allow the engines to run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jump leads in the opposite order from that in which they were originally attached If necessary have the battery checked and recharged M Do not use any spray products LL sold as starting aids 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Tow starting towing away Using the towing eye The screw in towing eye is kept in the toolkit and must always be carried on the car It screws into the threaded socket at the front or rear of the car as applicable In order to avoid damage to the towing eye and the vehicle com ply with the following instructions use only the towing eye supplied with the car and make sure it is screwed fully into the threaded hole Use the towing eye only for towing on paved roads Do not apply severe shear loads to the towing eye for example do not attempt to raise the vehicle by means of the towing eye 4 Access to threaded hole Press the cover out of the front or rear bumper by insert
73. eater is switched on the telltale light comes on The heater is subsequently switched off automatically im You can have your car configured WAY so as to have the rear window heater switched on automatically In this case the heater switches on within 5 minutes of the engine being started if the outdoor temperature is below approximately 4 C 39 F 4 Air conditioning mode Air is cooled and dried and reheated to suit the temperature setting Depending on weather conditions the windscreen may fog over momentarily when the engine is started Switching on the air conditioning helps prevent the windows misting over Ti You can have your car configured MAY so as to have the cooling function switched on automatically when the engine starts lt 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Mm Moisture condensate forms when the air conditioning is in operation this condensation is discharged under neath the car Traces of water on the ground are therefore normal lt Outside air recirculated air mode EE If there are strong smells out side the car you can temporar ily switch off the supply of outside air The air inside the car is then recircu lated A If the windows mist up in recircu lating mode switch this mode off and if necessary also increase the air flow Air conditioning 93 Micro filter The micro filter in the ventilation system traps dust and pollen in th
74. electric From ignition key position 1 press the switch past its pressure point and hold it down until the glass sunroof moves a short distance Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 42 Safe seated position You have to be comfortably seated in order to experience as little fatigue as possible and enjoy relaxed driving In conjunction with the seat belts and the airbags the seating position also has an important role to play in terms of the passive safety of the vehicle s occu pants in the event of an accident Com ply with the following instructions in order not to detract from the protective capabilities of the car s safety systems Additional information on safety for chil dren see page 52 Safe seated position with airbags A Keep back from the airbags aaa Always hold the steering wheel by its rim to minimise the risk of injuries to the hands and arms if the airbag is trig gered Do not interpose any other per son animals or objects between the airbags and the seated person Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the passenger side as a storage tray and do not permit the front seat passenger to travel with their feet or legs on this cover 4 See page 51 for details of the locations of the airbags and for other important information Safe seated position with seat belts Never restrain more than one per son with each seat belt do not
75. elimi nate this effect entirely Brake pads A For your own safety use only waa brake pads approved for your car by BMW BMW cannot assess the suit ability of unapproved brake pads and therefore cannot warrant road safety lt Mobile radio in the car BMW recommends not using mobile radio devices such as mobile phones inside the car unless connected directly to a suitable external aerial Otherwise it is not possible to exclude the possibility of interference between the vehicle electronics and the mobile radio device Similarly there is no assurance that the radiation gener ated when the device is transmitting will be carried outside the passenger com partment 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Anti lock Brake System ABS The principle ABS prevents the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied and thus increases active safety Braking with ABS You use ABS most effectively by apply ing maximum brake pressure in situa tions which call for this full braking Since the car remains steerable you can avoid obstacles by turning the steering wheel as smoothly as possible The brake pedal pulsates and the noise of the hydraulic control system is audi ble warning the driver that the ABS is active Dynamic Brake Control DBC DSC incorporates the DBC functional ity see page 79 When you apply the brakes rapidly this system automatically ensures maximum brake se
76. elltale light 18 19 85 Running in 116 S Safe seated position 42 with airbags 42 with seat belts 42 Safety buttons doors see Locking 33 Safety switches for rear win dows 38 Safety systems see Anti lock brake system 119 Safety systems see Dynamic Stability Control DSC 79 Screwdriver see Toolkit 140 Seat adjustment electric 44 mechanical 43 Seat belt height adjustment 46 Seat belts 45 safe seated position 42 warning light 18 Seat heating 48 Seat memory see Seat and mirror memory 47 Seat position memorising 47 Seat adjusting 42 Seats 42 Securing loads see Load ing 108 Securing the car from inside 33 Securing the car from out side 30 32 Securing the load 109 Selecting desired memory settings see Car Memory Key Memory 54 Selector lever automatic transmission 64 Sequential manual gear box SMG 60 Selector lever interlock see Shiftlock 60 64 Selector lever positions automatic transmission 64 Sequential manual gear box SMG 60 Sequential manual gearbox SMG 60 telltale light 19 Service Booklet 132 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Service interval indicator 73 132 Service see Mobile Service 151 Sheet ice see Ice warning 76 Shift paddles 62 Shifting gears automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 Sequential manual gear box SMG 62 Shiftlock 61 Shiftlock see Moving the selector lever 64 Side airbags 51 Side ligh
77. em on the front passenger seat the airbags on the passenger side have to be disabled because even a child cor rectly seated in a suitable child restraint system would be subject to considera ble risk of injury if the airbags were trig gered BMW Service will gladly provide advice lt Fitting child restraint systems BMW Service can supply suitable child restraint systems for every age or weight group Observe the instructions by the manufacturer of a child restraint system on its installation and correct use as its protective effect may other wise be impaired After an accident have all parts of the child restraint system and the seat belt system in question checked and if nec essary replaced Have this work car ried out by BMW Service or a work shop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Child safety When on the road A In a car fitted with side airbags for the rear seat passengers make sure that children do not lean out of their child seats toward the side trim panels as otherwise serious injury could result if the side airbags are trig gered lt You can have side airbags for the rear seat passengers permanently deacti vated if you prefer BMW Service will ISOFIX child seat anchorage gladly provide advice For details on installing an ISOFIX child restraint system please con sult the
78. epress the accelerator pedal half way while starting the engine M Too frequent or lengthy operation LL of the starter at short intervals can result in damage to the catalytic con verter 4 Cars with diesel engine When the engine is cold gt Hold the ignition key in position 2 until the telltale light for preheating see page 20 goes out gt Start the engine At extremely low temperatures the starter motor may have to be run for up to 40 seconds When the engine is warm gt The preheating telltale light does not come on the engine can be started immediately Pressing the accelerator pedal has no influence on the starting process Bleeding the diesel fuel system even if the fuel tank has been run dry the fuel system does not normally need to be bled If you nevertheless encounter difficul ties in starting the engine run the starter motor for approx 20 seconds Manual transmission 1 Apply the handbrake 2 Move the gear lever to neutral 3 Especially at low temperatures depress the clutch pedal 4 Start the engine Automatic transmission 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Move the selector lever to the P or N position 3 Start the engine Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 57 DS Before leaving the car with the engine running move the selector lever to P and apply the handbrake to avoid any risk of the car beginning to move Do not leave the vehicle unat
79. er words as far as the second mark on the float rod see diagram beside filler neck 3 Top up the coolant if necessary Top up slowly until the correct level is reached do not overfill Brake fluid 131 Topping up brake fluid To top up the brake fluid or to rectify the cause of any loss of brake fluid please consult BMW Service or a work shop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW and aware of the brake fluid grades DOT 4 recommended by the manufacturer Brake fluid is hygroscopic that is to say it absorbs moisture gradu g Telltale light ally from the air C The warning light comes on To ensure that the car s brake system E O even though the handbrake has remains in good working order have a been released the brake fluid changed every 2 years see also page 73 and the Service Book let Brake fluid is hazardous to health and also attacks the car s paintwork Store it in sealed original containers inacces sible to children Do not spill brake fluid add it only up to the MAX mark on the reservoir If it comes into contact with hot parts of the engine brake fluid may ignite and cause burns 4 The brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low see page 18 Pedal travel might also become noticeably longer Have the system checked without delay If you continue driving you might find that brake pedal travel is longer and braking distance too might be c
80. ers 67 Work in engine compart ment 124 Wrench see Toolkit 140 X Xenon headlights automatic headlight beam angle adjustment 87 changing bulbs 141 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG So that you always have access to the data you need when refuelling you are recommended to write the values for your car into the table shown here Use the index to find the information you need Refuelling stop BMW recommends Castrol Fuel Designation Enter the fuel grade you prefer to use here Engine oil Grade The quantity of oil between the two dip stick marks is approx 1 litre 1 3 4 pints Tyre pressures Summer tyres Winter tyres Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG More about BMW The Ultimate www bmw com Driving Machine 01 410158017 en Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG
81. f The trailer load limit is also entered in the car s registration papers Consult BMW Service regard ing options for increased trailer load Trailer tow hitch If a trailer tow hitch is fitted by the man ufacturer the vehicle will also be equipped with uprated suspension at the rear as standard Care for a removable ball hitch in accordance with the enclosed manu facturer s instructions in order to ensure straightforward installation and removal fr If a trailer tow hitch is installed 1 the self regenerating action ofthe rear bumper system may not be able to take effect 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Towing a trailer Cover flap Removing Reach into the recess on the underside of the trailer tow hitch cover flap and pull the flap off to the rear For attaching and removing the ball hitch please see the separate instruc tions Installing Insert the flap into its guide and press it on fully Before driving off Trailer nose weight For details on the permissible nose weight see page 163 ff Try to make full use of this capacity whenever possible and conversely always make sure that the trailer nose weight is never less than a minimum of 25 kg Remember that the trailer nose weight acts on the car and increases the vehi cle weight The maximum payload of your BMW is reduced by the weight of the trailer tow hitch and the trailer nose weight Make sure that th
82. fe vehicles When your vehicle reaches the end of its life you will find that its recycling oriented design has advantages both for you and for the environment Parts and components that are easily removed along with the use of recycla ble materials all contribute to increas ing the value of an end of life vehicle ELV lt A Please do not hesitate to contact ee BMW Service if you would like more information on returning the car for disposal 4 BMW co operates in individual coun tries with selected certified recycling specialists who will accept your ELV and recycle it in a pro environmental manner in accordance with BMW spec ifications Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 138 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 139 E Initial overview Controls in detail Operation maintenance Minor repairs Technical data i Minor repairs Maintenance Index Online Edition tor Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 140 Toolkit The toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid Unscrew the wing bolt to remove Wiper blades Woh a Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs are an important road safety factor Consequently appropri ate care and attention should be taken when handling these components If you are unfam
83. friendly your current driving style is As the car comes to a standstill the pointer returns to zero N L MV OMC MA Minor repairs Maintenance Controis Overview JR Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 72 Fuel gauge If the warning light remains lit continu ously there are still approx 8 litres 1 8 gal of fuel in the tank Fuel tank capacity approx 63 litres 13 9 gal Certain vehicle positions e g driving uphill for prolonged periods may cause slight fluctuations in the fuel gauge reading Do not wait too long before refuel A ling because if the fuel tank is run almost empty engine functions cannot be assured and damage could result 4 The warning light comes on briefly as an operating check when the ignition is switched on Coolant thermometer Blue The engine is still cold Drive at moder ate engine and road speeds Between the coloured zones Normal operating temperature The needle may move up as far as the beginning of the red zone Red As a functional check the warning light comes on briefly when the ignition is switched on If the light comes on while you are driv ing the engine is too hot Switch it off immediately and allow it to cool down Check coolant level see page 130 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Service interval indicator appointment with BMW Service or a workshop employing trained pe
84. g control lt The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on the same side Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 154 Tow starting towing away If it is impossible to avoid attaching the towbar at an angle note the following gt Towbar clearance may be restricted when cornering gt The angled towbar generates lateral forces Secure the towbar only to the towing eyes Attempts to secure it to other parts of the vehicles could result in damage 4 With tow rope Make sure that the tow rope is taut before the towing vehicle drives off For towing use either a nylon rope or tape they are resilient and help to avoid sudden tensile loads Secure the tow rope only to the towing eyes Attempts to secure it to other parts of the vehicles could result in damage 4 With recovery vehicle Have the BMW transported on the recovery vehicle s load platform or with its front wheels clear of the ground and resting securely on a purpose designed Do not attempt to lift the vehicle by the towing eye or by parts of the body or chassis as damage could 325xi 330xi 330xd with recovery vehicle Do not tow the BMW with only the front or the rear wheels clear of the ground as the wheels can lock and this would result in damage to the transmission s transfer box Have the BMW transported on the recovery vehicle s load platform Tow starting m Do not attempt to tow start a car LL with au
85. glass For instructions on saving the mirror positions in memory see Seat and mir ror memory page 47 Curved mirror The outer aspherically curved section of the mirror displays a larger field of view though slightly distorted than the inner convex section In this way the view to the rear is extended and the so called blind spot is reduced in size The mirror on the passenger s side is more convex than the mir ror on the driver s side and therefore reflected objects are closer than they appear It may be difficult to estimate the precise distance at which another vehicle is following your car This also applies to the aspherical section of both outside mirrors lt Electric heating Both mirrors are heated automatically when the ignition key is in position 2 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 49 DS gL Inside mirror To reduce glare from the rear when driving after dark turn the knob under neath the mirror Car without alarm system flick the small lever forward 50 Mirrors Steering wheel Inside mirror automatic dip Adjusting When the direction of travel is forwards Never adjust the steering wheel this mirror dims through an infinitely position while driving otherwise variable range to an extent that an unexpected movement could repre depends on the brightness of the light sent an accident risk 4 falling on the mirror The function is controlled by
86. he button the speed the car has reached will be maintained and memorised Interrupting cruise control Wy When activated press the button the telltale light remains lit You can restore cruise control at any time by calling up the last speed stored in memory In addition you interrupt the cruise control function automatically gt When braking gt When operating the clutch or when moving the automatic transmission selector lever from D to N Calling up speed stored in Press the button The speed last memorised is recalled and maintained once it has been reached again gt If the car exceeds or fails to reach the speed setting for a lengthy period for example when you depress the Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Odometer AA MAANI 1 Odometer 2 Trip distance recorder Odometer distance recorder You can activate the displays shown in this figure in ignition setting 0 by press ing the left knob on the instrument clus ter Trip distance recorder To reset to zero press the left knob in ignition key position 1 or beyond Revolution counter limin x1000 Never allow the engine to run in the red Shows momentary fuel consumption in zone of the revolution counter In this zone the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the engine AGMA Energy control litres 100 km This enables you to check how economical and environ mentally
87. he receiver of the target device Once you have completed step 4 you have approxi mately 30 seconds to complete step 5 5 Press the programmed memory but ton 1 of the integrated universal remote control three times The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original control device fn Consult BMW Service if you have any questions lt 102 Integrated universal remote control Storage compartments Deleting memory buttons Press and hold down both outer buttons 1 of the integrated universal remote control for approx 20 seconds until telltale light 2 flashes This clears all three memory buttons It is not possible to delete individual memory buttons 1 There is a storage compartment at the left of the steering column To open it swing the lid down Close the storage compartment immediately after use otherwise the lid could cause injury in the event of an accident lt Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Storage compartments Centre armrest front 1 Storage compartment pull up Centre armrest rear To open press the button and swing 2 Drinks holder press With through loading system Up The rear centre armrest has a drinks Do not place containers made of holder and a holder for a litter bag Other storage compartments and glass in the drinks holders as they e Dieke holder oddments nets would increase the risk of injury in the PAN
88. his can be caused by driving over kerbstones for example The same applies to any other unusual road behaviour such as pulling severely to the right or left In such cases reduce speed immediately Proceed carefully to the nearest BMW Service or tyre dealer or have the car towed there so that it can be checked or its wheels and tyres inspected All forms of tyre damage which could in the worst case lead to sudden and total loss of pressure represent a risk of serious or even fatal injury to the car s occupants and to all other road users 4 New tyres To maintain the car s good road behav iour always fit tyres of the same make and tread pattern to all wheels Keep to the specified tyre pressures and have the wheels and tyres rebal anced each time the wheels are changed or new tyres fitted BMW recommends not using retreaded tyres as road safety could otherwise be impaired They may differ in internal construction or have aged sufficiently to cast doubt on their durability 4 Age of tyres A tyre s date of manufacture is shown as part of the inscription on the tyre wall DOT 1004 means that the tyre was manufactured in week 10 of 2004 BMW recommends the replacement of all the car s tyres including the spare wheel and irrespective of tyre wear after not more than 6 years even if tyres up to 10 years old may still be suitable T LJ Online Edition for Part N
89. ic Traction Control DTC and Cornering Brake Control CBC Cars with four wheel drive see page 81 ff Telltale and warning lights The telltale light in the instru Lk 5 d ment cluster goes out shortly _ after the ignition is switched on see page 19 gt If the telltale light flashes DSC is controlling drive and braking forces gt If the telltale light remains perma nently on the button has been pressed to deactivate DSC DTC and DBC are ready There is no indicator to show when DTC is in action The telltale light and the brake warning light remain perma nently yellow DSC DTC and DBC have been switched off at the button or are defective Note however that the car remains operational without DSC In the event of a malfunction consult BMW Service or a workshop employing trained person nel and working to the specifications issued by BMW Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 79 DS Deactivating DSC activating DTC Briefly press the DSC button the tell tale light remains permanently on DSC is deactivated DTC is ready In the following exceptional situations it may be best to activate DTC for a short time gt If the car has to be rocked out of a hollow or a soft surface or started in deep snow or on a loose surface gt If you are driving on snow covered gradients in deep snow or on hard packed snow gt If snow chains are fitted Traction is bo
90. ide lights on one side on as position lights comply with applicable national legislation With the ignition key in position 0 move the lever to the appropriate turn indica tor position left right and allow it to remain there Fog lights Briefly press the appropriate button to switch on or off Fog lights ep The parking lights or low beam 0 headlights must be switched on Lee The green telltale light on the instrument panel comes on when the fog lights are in use fr If automatic headlight control is active the low beam headlights are switched on automatically when you switch on the fog lights lt Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Fog lights Rear fog light a The low beam headlights or fog G lights must be switched on The L yellow telltale light on the instru ment panel comes on when the rear fog light is in use Please comply with local legislation concerning the use of front and rear fog lights Interior lighting The interior lights are controlled auto matically Switching interior light on and off manually Press button 1 briefly Hold the button down for approx 3 seconds if you want the interior light permanently off Briefly press the button to cancel this mode Reading lights front Turn each light on and off at the adja cent button 2 Reading lights rear Turn each light on and off at the adja cent button pa To protect the
91. ient by depressing the accelerator pedal always apply the handbrake Otherwise you could overheat the SMG transmission lt R Reverse Engage this gear only when the car is standing still N Neutral Always select before starting the engine see page 57 Sequential mode When you start the engine this mode is always activated as soon as you depress the brake pedal and move the selector lever to the forward drive posi tion To change gear use the shift paddles on each side of the steering wheel or the selector lever You can also pull away from rest in sec ond gear for example if there is snow on the road D Drive mode All forward gears are shifted automati cally in Drive mode To change from sequential mode to Drive mode lightly press the selector lever to the right toward D Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Sharply press the accelerator all the way down for rapid acceleration for example when you want to overtake kick down To change back to sequential mode lightly press the selector lever to the right toward D or change gears using the shift paddles or the selector lever Kick down You can achieve maximum acceleration using kick down Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the regular full throttle position increased resistance will be felt Shifting gears Using the selector lever gt Lightly press the selector lever in the direction to
92. ight can be pulled 7 forward and removed 2 Pull off the plug 3 Press the bulb in gently turn it in the AUF direction see the mark on the housing until it can be removed and insert the replacement bulb 4 Reconnect the plug 6 Push the light back in and press it Tighten the securing screw Insert the two lugs and the centering Side turn indicators pin on the light in the guides on the 5 watt bulb ao 1 Press the light forwards with the fin gertip at its rear edge and take it out 2 Press the bulb in slightly turn to the left and remove carefully into position Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Lights and bulbs Rear lights Bulbs 21 watts 1 Brake light 2 Reversing light 3 Rear fog light and tail light 4 Tail light 5 Turn indicator AA MUSALI Right luggage compartment recess Bulbs in rear side panel All bulbs are integrated into a central bulb holder Is Remove the screws securing the bulb holder see arrow part view and take it off Take off the power supply cable and set the bulb holder down on a suit able surface for example on the floor of the luggage compartment Press the bulb in slightly turn it to the left take it out and insert the new bulb Reconnect the power supply cable Reinstall the bulb holder see arrow part view 143 DS 4 A MODEM Bulbs in luggage compartment lid 1 Use a screwdr
93. ight will remain on when the engine is started or will come on again during the journey The correct response to this on your part is described below Red stop immediately Battery charge current E3 The battery is not charging There is a defect at the V belt for the alternator or in the alternator s charging circuit Have the system checked If the V belt is defective do not continue the journey otherwise the engine may overheat and be dam aged A defective V belt also means more effort than usual is required to turn the steering wheel lt Engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is too L low Stop immediately and switch off the engine Do not continue your journey Have the system checked Do not continue the journey as the engine may otherwise be damaged by inadequate lubrication 4 Brake warning light O Comes on even though the handbrake has been released check brake fluid level Before resum ing your journey be sure to comply with the instructions on page 131 Have the system checked without delay rT Runflat Indicator 1 In addition a warning signal is heard flat tyre Reduce speed and carefully bring the car to a stand still Avoid abrupt braking and steering manoeuvres For more information see page 85 Red and yellow drive on but exercise restraint If the brake warning light comes on together with the yellow tell tale lights for ABS and DSC The complete regulating
94. ignition key back to 1 or 0 SMG gearbox If the selector lever is in the R position or if you have selected sequential mode and turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 a gear automatically remains engaged If the selector lever is in the neutral position N when you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 an acoustic sig nal sounds and the gear indicator in the display flashes to remind you that a gear has not been engaged to prevent the car from moving Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG The acoustic signal is switched off after Handbrake T In exceptional cases if the hand brake has to be used to slow or stop the car do not pull the lever up too hard Keep the knob on the lever held in all the time Too violent an application of the hand brake could over brake the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to skid The brake lights do not come on when The handbrake is primarily intended for preventing a stationary vehicle from rolling away and acts on the rear wheels Applying The lever engages automatically and the telltale in the instrument cluster lights up in ignition setting 2 see page 18 Releasing Raise slightly press the knob and move the lever down the handbrake is applied 4 To avoid corrosion and prevent the brakes pulling to one side apply the handbrake lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill for instance at a traffi
95. iliar with such tasks BMW recommends that you entrust them to BMW Service FR Do not touch the glass of a new Switch off the ignition Lift the wiper arm completely clear Turn the wiper blade sideways and pull the safety retaining spring see arrow Fold the wiper blade back in and dis engage it by moving it towards the windscreen Pull the wiper blade off upwards past the wiper arm Insert the new wiper blade and press it in until it engages with an audible click bulb with the fingers because even slight amounts of dirt or grease will then be burned into the bulb and reduce its working life Use a clean tis sue cloth or similar or hold the bulb by its base lt 4 spare bulb box is available from BMW Service Before any work is done on the electrical system switch off the affected consumer equipment or dis connect the negative terminal from the battery to prevent any risk of short cir cuits occurring Observe any instructions supplied by the bulb manufacturer to avoid causing injury or damage when changing bulbs 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Lights and bulbs Low beam and high beam headlights Left side of the engine compartment 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight H7 bulb 55 watts The H7 bulb is pressurised so wear goggles and gloves There is otherwise a risk of physical injury if the bulb is damaged lt 1 Turn
96. ill Descent Control 83 Head airbags 51 Head rest see Head restraints 45 Head restraints 45 Headlight adjustment see Rule of the road 134 Headlight beam angle adjustment 87 automatic xenon lights 87 Headlight control auto matic 86 Headlight flasher 88 telltale light 20 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Headlight upkeep see Looking after your car brochure Headlight cleaning system cleaning headlights 68 washer fluid 128 168 Headlights changing bulbs 140 Heated mirror 49 Heated rear window air conditioning 92 automatic air conditioning 97 Heating outside mirror 49 rear window 92 97 seats 48 Heating and ventilation 90 94 Heavy loads see Stowing loads 109 Height adjustment seat 43 44 steering wheel 50 Height see Dimensions 161 162 High beam headlights 67 88 changing bulbs 141 headlight flasher 88 telltale light 20 Hill Descent Control HDC 83 Holder for drinks 103 for litter bag 103 Horn 14 Hydraulic brake assistant see DBC 119 l Ice warning 76 Ignition 56 Ignition key positions 56 Ignition keys 28 Ignition switch 56 Imprint 4 Indicators see Turn indica tors 67 Individual air distribution 96 Individual memory settings see Car Memory Key Memory 54 Inflation pressure see Tyre pressures 24 120 Inside mirror 49 automatic dip 50 INSPECTION 73 Instrument cluster see Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster see Instrument pa
97. in ratios the system interprets this deviation as a puncture and reacts accordingly System requirements The procedure outlined below has to be adopted in order to teach the Runflat Indicator to recognise the correct tyre pressures 1 Check the pressures of all the tyres and correct as necessary see page 24 2 Initialise the system System limitations A The Runflat Indicator is unable to sed provide advance warning of seri ous sudden tyre damage due to exter nal influences and is unable to detect the natural gradual and uniform loss of pressure in all four tyres lt In the following situations recognition of tyre pressure loss might be delayed or the system may even be rendered non operational gt When the car is driven on snow cov ered roads or slippery surfaces gt If your style of driving is sporty slip at the drive wheels high lateral acceler ation gt When snow chains are fitted to the wheels the system could issue false alarms or fail to detect a deflated tyre gt The Runflat Indicator cannot function when you drive with the compact spare wheel fitted N Initialising the system Always reinitialise the system 1 immediately after correcting tyre pressures changing a tyre or fitting new wheels The procedure requires driving the car over a certain distance 1 Start the engine but do not drive off just yet 2 Press and hold down the button but not for longer than 10 second
98. inder if you open the driver s door without removing the key from the ignition beforehand 4 fr Ifthe remote control is unable to l lock the car this means that the battery in the key is discharged You should use the master key in question to drive the car on a lengthy trip in order to recharge its battery Prevent unauthorised use of the remote control for example by handing over only the spare key to hotel staff In the event of a malfunction consult BMW Service or a workshop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW The same source can also provide replace ment keys 4 29 DS 1 Unlocking convenient opening and deactivating the alarm system 2 Locking and deadlocking activating the alarm system convenient locking switching on interior lights deactivat ing tilt sensor and movement detec tor 3 Opening luggage compartment lid Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 30 Opening and closing with the remote control iS On certain national market ver Convenient opening F4 YOu can arrange for a signal to be L sions the alarm system can only MAY provided as confirmation that the be operated from the remote control 0 car has been locked correctly 4 On these cars unlocking at the door Hold down the button The power win lock triggers the alarm dows and electric glass sunroof will D Cars with alarm system see L page 36 if convenient closure
99. ine oils 129 Aquaplaning 116 Armrest front 103 rear 103 Artificial leather see Look ing after your car bro chure Ashtray front 104 rear 105 Assistant systems see Dynamic Stability Control DSC 79 AUC automatic recircu lated air control 97 AUTO program 96 Automatic cruise control 69 Automatic air conditioning 94 Automatic air distribution see AUTO program 96 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Automatic air supply see AUTO program 96 Automatic car wash see Looking after your car brochure Automatic Differential Brake all wheel ADB X 81 Automatic dip control 86 Automatic headlight control 86 Automatic kerb viewer 48 Automatic recirculated air control AUC 97 Automatic speed reduction for descents see HDC 83 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 interlock 56 selector lever interlock 64 shiftlock 64 telltale light 19 66 tow starting 154 Automatic windscreen wash see Rain sensor 68 Average speed Avoiding false alarms 37 Axle loads see Weights 163 B Back lights see Rear lights 143 From A to Z Backrest see Adjusting the seat 43 44 Battery 149 Charging 149 disposal 149 power supply interruption 149 remote control 28 29 starting with a flat battery 151 telltale light 18 Battery charge current 18 Beaker holder see Drinks holder 103 Belt height adjustment 46 Belt tensioner see Seat belts 45 Belts see Seat belts 45 Bio diesel see Diesel e
100. ing a screwdriver into the cutout at the top On tow Make sure that the ignition key is turned to position 1 evenifthe electrical system has failed so that the steering lock does not engage and make the car impossible to steer When the engine is not running there is no power assistance and the brake servo is out of action The steering and brakes will require extra effort to oper ate 4 Switch on the hazard warning flashers if required by local regulations If the vehicle s electrical system has failed the vehicle on tow must be made iden tifiable to following vehicles for instance by placing a notice or the warning triangle in the rear window 153 DS Manual transmission cars move the gear lever to neutral Automatic transmission cars set the selector lever to N Cars with sequential manual gearbox SMG set the selector lever to N A Do not exceed a maximum towing aaa speed of 70 km h approx 40 mph and do not tow further than 150 km approx 90 miles as otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged lt Methods of towing In some countries it is not permissible to tow a vehicle with a rope or bar on public roads Familiarise yourself with all regulations concerning towing in the relevant coun try on cs S a Fe With tow bar A Make sure that the towing vehicle SJ does not weigh less than the towed vehicle as there is otherwise a risk of losin
101. ions issued by BMW Careless or unskilled work could result in consequential damage with the associated safety risks 4 To open Pull the release lever and open the lid s To close Allow the engine compartment lid to drop from a height of approx 30 cm 1 ft such that it is clearly heard to engage To avoid injuries check each time the engine compartment lid is closed that the contact area is unob structed If you notice during the journey that the engine compartment has not been properly closed stop the car at the ear liest possible moment and close it cor rectly 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 126 Essentials inside the engine compartment Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Essentials inside the engine compartment 1 Brake fluid reservoir 131 2 Engine oil dipstick 128 3 Coolant expansion tank 130 4 Reservoir for headlight cleaning sys tem and windscreen washer 128 5 Vehicle identification number 6 Jump starting connection 151 7 Engine oil filler cap 129 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance 128 Washer fluid Headlight and windscreen washer system Capacity approx 5 3 litres 9 3 Imp pints When filling with water and when nec essary with a suit
102. is interrupted unlock the car and then repeat the convenient closure proce dure The tilt alarm sensor and the inte rior movement detector are not armed unless you do this lt To switch off the alarm open Press the button or turn the ignition key to position 1 For further details on the alarm system see page 36 ff 4 Locking and deadlocking Press button Unlocking Do not lock the car if there is Switching on interior light someone inside because the L 0 doors cannot be unlocked from inside lt Press the button with the car locked Piece muon This function can help you locate your PO Convenient closure car for example if you have parked in a On certain national market ver large underground garage L sions press the button twice the LE first time to unlock the driver s door the O cat Paa ening luggage compartment lid second time to release the remaining Hold down the button The power win P g uggag P locks lt 4 dows and electric glass sunroof will close Watch the closing movementto The luggage compartment lid opens ensure that no one Is trapped slightly regardless of whether it was The closing procedure is interrupted as previously locked or unlocked soon as the button is released Fi If you wish you can have this spe NY cial arrangement programmed for each specific remote control lt Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Openi
103. iver to take out the two clips Minor repairs Maintenance Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 144 Lights and bulbs 2 Push the trim down out of the way see arrow 1 release the bulb holder see arrow 2 and remove 3 Press the bulb in slightly turn it to the left take it out and insert the new bulb 4 Press the bulb holder back into place until it is heard to engage 5 Reattach the trim with the clips Centre brake light This is an LED strip at the rear window In the event of a defect consult BMW Service or a workshop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW Licence plate lights 5 watt bulb 1 Insert a screwdriver blade into the cutout and press to the left this will release the light glass 2 Change the bulb Light emitting diodes LEDs Controls displays and other equipment items inside your car have light emitting diodes behind a cover as their light source These LEDs are similar to con ventional lasers and are classified by law as Class 1 light emitting diodes Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Lights and bulbs A Do not remove the cover or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours at a time as this could cause irritation to the retina lt Wheel changing Safety precautions in the event of a puncture or wheel change Park the car as far
104. ket 105 Car wash see Looking after your car brochure Caravan towing see Tow ing a trailer 110 Carbon dioxide 159 Care of carpets see Looking after your car brochure Care of leather see Looking after your car brochure Care of light alloy wheels see Looking after your car brochure Care of paintwork see Looking after your car brochure Cassettes see Operating Instructions for Radio On board Computer Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z CBC Cornering Brake Control 119 warning light 18 CD changer see Operating Instructions for Radio On board Computer CDs see Operating Instruc tions for Radio On board Computer Central locking passenger compartment 33 Central locking button 33 Central locking system 28 Centre 3 point seat belt rear seats 106 Centre armrest front 103 rear 103 Centre brake light changing bulbs 144 Changes technical see For your own safety 5 Changing bulbs see Lights and bulbs 140 Changing lights see Lights and bulbs 140 Changing tyres 121 Check Control 74 Child restraint systems 52 Child safety 52 Child seat anchorage ISOFIX 53 Child s seats see Child restraint systems 52 Childproof door locks 53 Chock 146 Chrome plated parts care see Looking after your car brochure Cigarette lighter 104 Cleaning the car see Look ing after your car bro chure Clock 75 12 24 hour modes 75 setting see als
105. l operate the electric windows for up to 15 minutes unless a front door was opened A When leaving the car always take 3 out the ignition key and close the doors otherwise children for example could operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves 4 For convenient opening and closure by the door lock or remote control see pages 30 and 32 Anti trap protection Each window frame is equipped witha contact strip located opposite the upper inside of the window If pressure is exerted against this contact strip as the window closes the closing action Is interrupted immediately and the win dow reopens slightly A Despite this anti trap protection 3 make sure that the window is unobstructed when it is closed since in extreme cases for example with very thin objects reliable contact with the strip may not be made The anti trap protection is overridden if the switch is pulled past the pressure point and held in this position lt Safety switch This prevents the electric rear side win dows from being opened and closed at the switches on the rear doors for instance by children Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Electric windows Glass sunroof electric 39 DR Always press the childproof safety Always close the glass sunroof switch when children are on the carefully so that injuries are rear seat as otherwise uncontrolled avoided closing of the windows could re
106. ls are changed or new tyres fitted Snow chains Only certain snow chains have been tested by BMW and determined and approved as roadworthy You can obtain information on approved makes from BMW Service BMW recommends using only these approved fine link snow Chains Fit snow chains to either summer or winter tyres but only to both rear wheels 325xi 330xi 330xd only under extreme circumstances vehicle stuck on one side or if a tyre is inaccessible is it permissible to fit a chain to one rear wheel for a short time When fitting comply with the manufac turer s instructions When snow chains are in use do not exceed 50 km h approx 30 mph Snow chains cannot be fitted to tyres of the following sizes gt 225 50 R 16 gt 225 45 R 17 gt 245 40 R 17 gt 255 35 R 18 fr Do notinitialise the Runflat Indica tor after fitting snow chains When driving with snow chains it may be advisable to switch off DSC tempo rarily see page 9 4 T LJ Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 124 Engine compartment lid Unlocking Pull the lever at the left under the dash board Do not work on the vehicle unless you possess the appropriate spe cialised knowledge If unfamiliar with the regulations which have to be com plied with have the work carried out by BMW Service or a workshop employ ing trained personnel and working to the specificat
107. matic transmission Ib 1477 1477 1499 1499 1587 1587 1587 1587 1587 1587 braked gradients up to 12 kg 1250 1400 1400 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 1700 1700 braked gradients up to 8 Ib 2756 3086 3068 3307 3527 3527 3527 3527 3748 3748 cert required kg 1600 1600 1600 1600 1700 1700 1700 1700 1800 1800 Ib 3527 3527 3527 3527 3748 3748 3748 3748 3968 3968 Trailer nose weight kg 75 19 19 19 19 Ib 165 165 165 165 165 Roof load Kg 75 75 75 79 75 Ib 165 165 165 165 165 Luggage compartment capacity litres 440 440 440 440 440 acc to VDA test cu ft 15 5 15 5 15 5 15 5 15 5 If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 and also wish to load the car itself up to its per missible gross weight limit you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car s gross weight limit Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Weights 165 DE 330i 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xd Kerb weight ready for road with 75 kg 165 Ib load fuel level 90 excluding optional extras with manual transm SMG kg Ib 1505 3318 1615 3560 1470 3197 1490 4167 1615 3560 1725 3803 with automatic transmission kg Ib 1540 3395 1635 3605 1500 3307 1505 3318 1630 8593 1735 3825 Permissible gross weight with manual transm SMG kg lb 1930 4255 2040 4497 1895 4178 1915 4222
108. means of data exchange with the key the car identifies the user when the car is unlocked and selects the pre ferred settings Jd a r Ma M For identification purposes Coloured adhesive labels are supplied with the keys so that you can identify the individual master keys with remote control functionality What can be selected BMW Service will gladly inform you of the facilities available with Car Memory and Key Memory ER At the appropriate points in this WAY Owner s Handbook you will find this symbol as an indication that spe cial settings as described here are available 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Examples for Car Memory gt Various signals as confirmation for locking and unlocking the car see pages 29 32 gt Activating deactivating delayed switch off see page 86 gt Activating deactivating daytime dim dip circuit see page 86 gt Selecting units for displaying time outside temperature distance cov ered and fuel consumption on the instrument cluster gt When reverse is engaged an acoustic signal sounds to indicate that PDC is active see page 8 gt Rear window heater switches on automatically see pages 92 97 gt Activating deactivating various func tions of the alarm system see page 3 gt After issuing an ice warning the on board computer display returns to the previous reading see page 6 gt An acoustic signal sounds to indic
109. n have your car configured MAY so as to have the cooling function switched on automatically when the engine starts lt 4 M Moisture condensate forms when 1 the air conditioning is in operation this condensation is discharged under neath the car Traces of water on the ground are therefore normal 4 Outside air Automatic recirculated air control AUC recirculated air If there are strong smells or pol lutants outside the car you can temporarily switch off the supply of out side air The air inside the caris then recirculated Obtain the desired operating mode by pressing the button as often as neces sary gt Telltale lights off permanent airflow from outside the car gt Left telltale light on AUC operation the system identifies pollutants in the outside air and shuts off the supply if necessary The air inside the car is then recirculated After this the auto matic system switches between out side air supply and recirculated air according to the available air quality gt Right telltale light on the outside air supply is permanently shut off The air inside the car is recirculated If the windows mist up in recircu lating mode switch it off and if necessary increase the airflow lt 4 Heated rear window _ When the rear window heater is switched on the telltale light comes on The heater is subsequently switched off automatically im You can have your car configured MAY so as t
110. n use including trailer flashers if trailer is being towed Rapid flashing the system has a fault For more information see page 67 le Cruise control Comes on when the system is switched on ready to operate using the buttons on the steering wheel For more information see page 69 40 For more a see page 88 Fog lights ne on when fog lights are in Blue for your information es High beam headlights E Comes on when the high beam headlights are in use or the headlight flasher is used For more information see pages 67 88 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Buttons in steering wheel 21 ER These buttons enable you to perform the following functions quickly without Ea Los your attention being distracted fromthe Forward Cruise control memorise and acceler traffic gt Radio ate decelerate and memorise gt Various audio functions Press briefly select next station gt Cruise control stored in memory i o gt Various telephone functions Hold down longer station search l gt Voice input system gt CD MD Cruise control activate interrupt deac gt Various TV functions Press briefly skip to next track tivate Hold down longer search for track _ The systems in question must be gt Cassette switched on before they can be Press briefly skip to next track or controlled using the steering wheel s stop fast forward multifunction buttons
111. need To avoid rattling noises later please make a note of the positions of the tools when they are removed and reattach them in the same positions later gt Car jack 1 Lift up the floor panel in the luggage compartment see page 35 and unscrew the red wing nut After using the jack retract it fully swing the crank handle back in and clip it securely gt Chock 2 Stowed behind the jack on the end wall of the luggage compartment To remove loosen the wing nut gt Spare wheel or compact spare wheel stowed beside the jack Unscrew the wing nut by hand remove the retainer and lift out the wheel gt Wheel stud wrench in the car s toolkit under the luggage compart ment lid see page 140 Procedure 1 Note the safety precautions on the previous page 2 Prevent the car from rolling away place the wheel chock behind the front wheel on the side opposite to where the wheel is to be removed or in front of the front wheel ona Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG downhill gradient If the car cannot be moved to a point on a less severe gradient you must protect it reliably against rolling away Full width wheel covers insert fin gers into the vent holes and pull the cover off Individual alloy wheels engage the special puller in the recess pro vided for the purpose in the cover cap and pull off the cap Slacken the wheel studs by 1 2 turn If the car has light
112. nel 16 Instrument lighting 87 Instrument panel 14 16 Instruments see Instrument panel 16 Integrated universal remote control 100 Interior light remote control 30 Interior lighting 89 Interior movement detector 37 deactivating 37 Interior temperature adjust ing 92 96 Interlock see Steering locked 56 Intermittent mode wipers 67 Interval service indicator 73 ISOFIX child seat anchor age 53 J Jack 145 Jacking points 146 Jump starting see Starting with a flat battery 151 K Key Memory 54 Keys 28 with remote control 28 Kick down 61 65 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 177 DS Knock control 23 L Lashing eyes see Securing the load 109 Lashing see Securing the load 109 Laying up see Looking after your car brochure LEDs light emitting diodes 144 Length see Dimensions 161 162 LHD RHD traffic headlight adjustment 134 Licence plate light changing bulbs 144 Light switch 86 Light emitting diodes LEDs 144 Lighting of the instruments see Instrument lighting 87 Lights and bulbs 140 Lights see Side lights low beam headlights 86 Lights on warning 86 Litter bag holder 103 Load on car headlight beam angle adjustment 87 Load see Loading 108 From A to Z Loading car 108 trailer 111 Loads securing 109 Loads towed 163 Locked steering wheel 56 Locking from inside 33 from outside 29 32 Longlife oils alternative oils 130 appr
113. nering Brake Control CBC Telltale and warning lights The telltale light in the instru ment cluster goes out shortly after the ignition is switched on see page 19 gt If the telltale light flashes DSC is controlling drive and braking forces gt If the telltale light remains perma nently on the button has been pressed to deactivate DSC ADB X is ready There is no indicator to show when ADB X is in action If the telltale light does not go out L the next time you press the DSC button DSC and ADB X are defective and the stabilising functions are no longer at your disposal lt Note however that the car remains operational without DSC In the event of a malfunction consult BMW Service or a workshop employing trained person nel and working to the specifications issued by BMW Switching off DSC Press the DSC button the telltale light remains permanently on DSC is deactivated ADB X is parame terised for maximum forward momen tum In the following exceptional situations it may be best to deactivate DSC for a short time gt If the car has to be rocked out of a hollow or a soft surface or started in deep snow or on a loose surface gt If snow chains are fitted In order to maintain maximum driving stability you should drive with the DSC system activated when ever possible 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 82 Dynamic Stability Control DSC
114. ng and closing with the remote control If the luggage compartment lid was locked before being opened it is relocked when closed Before and after every journey make sure that the luggage compartment lid has not been opened accidentally lt Interference Malfunctions The remote control can malfunction as a result of interference from local radio waves If this happens open and close the car by inserting a master key in the door lock Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 32 Opening and closing at the door lock On certain national market ver sions the alarm system can only be operated from the remote control On these cars unlocking at the door Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction you can lock and unlock the driver s door by turning the key to the limit posi gt VIRS Do not lock the car from outside if there is someone inside because the doors cannot be unlocked from inside lt fa You Can arrange for a signal to be MAY provided as confirmation that the car has been locked correctly 4 gt Certain national market versions require you to unlock twice the first time to unlock the driver s door the second time to release the remaining locks 4 PA If you wish you can have this spe om cial arrangement programmed for each specific remote control lt lock triggers the alarm To switch off the alarm Es Press the bu
115. ng the car always take out the ignition key and close the doors otherwise children for example could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves 4 Anti trap protection If the glass sunroof encounters resist ance in any position more than approxi mately midway along its closing move ment or as it closes from the raised position the closing operation is inter rupted and the glass sunroof reopens slightly Despite this anti trap protection always make sure that the roof is unobstructed when it is closed since in extreme cases the closing movement might not be interrupted for example by very thin objects You can restrict anti trap retraction by pressing the switch past the pressure point and holding it down The roof opens only a short distance The pro tective function is deactivated if you press the switch past the pressure point again within approximately 2 seconds and hold it down lt Manual operation If there is an electrical defect the glass sunroof can be operated manually 1 Pull out the switch reach into the aperture and press out the cover 2 Use the Allen key from the car s toolkit see page 140 to move the glass sunroof in the required direc tion Initialising glass sunroof D If the glass sunroof no longer E opens or closes automatically after being operated manually it has to be initialised lt Online Edition tor Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Glass sunroof
116. ngine 24 Blower air conditioning system 92 automatic air conditioning 96 BMW Maintenance System 132 BMW Sport seat 43 Boot lid see Luggage compart ment lid 34 opening remote control 30 Boot lights see Luggage compartment lights 34 Bottle holder see Drinks holder 103 Brake discs running in 116 Brake fluid 131 changing 73 level 131 telltale light 18 131 Brake for parking see Hand brake 59 Brake force display 85 Brake lights brake force display 85 changing bulbs 143 telltale light defective lamp 74 Brake pad wear indicator telltale light 19 Brake pads brake fluid level 18 131 running in 116 telltale light 19 Brakes ABS 119 brake fluid 131 brake force display 85 brake pads 118 handbrake 59 running in 116 telltale warning light 18 19 Braking driving hints 116 Breakdown service see Mobile Service 151 Bulbs changing 140 Buttons in steering wheel 21 C Can holder see Drinks holder 103 Car battery 149 dimensions 161 162 laying up see Looking after your car brochure loading 108 returning for disposal 136 upkeep see Looking after your car brochure washing see Looking after your car brochure 68 weight 163 Car battery 149 173 DS Car jack point 146 Car keys see Key set 28 Car Memory 54 Car phone preparation 104 Car phone see Operating Instructions for Phone Car radio see Operating Instructions for Radio On board Computer Car vacuum cleaner see Power soc
117. o 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 122 Wheel and tyre combinations Choosing the correct tyres BMW recommends using only wheels and tyres approved by BMW for your vehicle because even if the nominal sizes are the same manu facturing tolerances and other factors could cause the tyres to contact the bodywork and this in turn could result in serious accidents If BMW has not approved the wheels and tyres it can not assess their suitability or provide any guarantee of road safety lt For each size of tyre BMW tests certain makes and approves those that it certi fies as roadworthy You can obtain information on approved makes from BMW Service or from the tyre fitting specialist Always comply with national regulations some countries for exam ple require special entries in the vehi cle s registration papers The correct wheel and tyre combi LL nation has an effect on various systems which could otherwise mal function for example ABS DSC and ADB X DBC For this reason only use tyres of the same make and tread design and for example after a tyre failure have the approved combination of wheel and tyre fitted to the car again as soon as possible 4 Tyre storage Store wheels and tyres in a cool dry and preferably dark place when not in use Protect tyres against contamina tion from oil grease and fuel Winter tyres The correct tyres BMW recommends you to fit winter tyres if the car is used for d
118. o have the rear window heater switched on automatically In this case the heater switches on within 5 minutes of the engine being started if the outdoor temperature is below approximately 4 C 39 F 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 97 iz Draught free ventilation The air outlets for the upper body area can be adjusted to suit the user s pref erences 1 Knurled wheels for opening and clos ing the outlets through an infinitely variable range 2 Levers for adjusting the direction of the air flow 3 Use the knurled wheel to blend the required amount of cool air into the airflow to the upper body area gt Turn toward blue colder gt Turn toward red warmer 98 Automatic air conditioning Micro filter activated charcoal filter The micro filter in the ventilation system traps dust and pollen in the air entering the car The activated charcoal filter in addition removes gaseous pollutants from the air entering the car This com bined filter is renewed by BMW Service during routine maintenance work If the airflow is noticeably less than usual this may indicate that the filter should be renewed earlier Roller sunblind From ignition key position 1 onward press the button to operate The picture shows the control layout on cars with a complete equipment speci fication The layout can vary according to the items of equipment fitted to your Car Online Edition fo
119. o the oper ating instructions for radio and on board computer Closing from outside 30 Clutch running in 116 CO emissions 159 Cockpit 14 Code see Operating Instructions for Radio On board Computer Cold start see Starting the engine 56 Compact discs see Operat ing Instructions for Radio On board Compu ter Compact spare wheel wheel change 145 Compartments 103 Computer 76 Condensation see Air con ditioning mode 92 96 Consumption awareness when driving see Energy control 71 Consumption values see Fuel consumption 159 Consumption see Average fuel consumption 77 Controls see Cockpit 14 Convenient operation from outside 32 glass sunroof 30 windows 30 Coolant 130 level 130 thermometer 72 warning light 19 72 Cooling see Temperature 92 96 Copyright 4 Cornering Brake Control CBC 119 warning light 18 Correct tyres 122 Cruise control 69 telltale light 20 Cupholder see Drinks holder 103 Currency of the Owner s Handbook 5 Current consumption see Energy control 71 Cylinders see Engine data 158 D Data capacities 168 dimensions 161 162 engine 158 performance 167 sizes 161 162 technical 158 weights 163 Daylight dim dip circuit 86 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 19 119 Defect door lock 32 fuel filler flap 22 Defective lamp 140 Defogging windows see Defrosting windows 93 96 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Defrosting and demis
120. oil For more information see page 128 m Engine oil level 7 If light comes on when engine is switched off top up the oil as soon as possible for example at next refuelling stop For more information see page 128 Brake pads O Have the condition of your brake pads checked without delay For more information see page 118 Runflat Indicator The Runflat Indicator is dis rupted or defective If there is a malfunction have the system checked For more information see page 85 0 19 E Dynamic Stability Control DSC If the telltale light flashes The system is active and regulates tractive and braking forces The telltale light remains permanently on DSC has been switched off at the but ton DTC is ready If there is a defect have the system checked as soon as possible For more information see page 79 ff 325xi 330xi 330xd DSC has been switched off or it is defective ADB X is ready If the telltale light does not go out the next time you press the DSC button DSC and ADB X are defective If there is a defect have the system checked as soon as possible For more information see page 79 ff Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 20 Telltale and warning lights Dynamic Stability Control DSC and brake warning light Telltale lights remain perma nently on DSC and DTC have been switched off at the button or are defective If there is a defe
121. ompartment lid are opened gt If there is any movement inside the car interior movement detector gt If the car s inclination changes for instance if it is jacked up to remove a wheel or if it is towed away gt If the power supply from the battery is interrupted Depending on the national market ver sion of the car the alarm system indi cates unauthorised entry or tampering in different ways gt 30 second acoustic alarm gt Hazard warning flashers switched on for approximately 5 minutes Activating and deactivating Whenever the car is locked or unlocked whether with the remote con trol or at the door lock the alarm sys tem is activated or deactivated at the same time aa YOU Can arrange for several sig op nals to be provided as confirma tion that the alarm has been activated or deactivated 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Even if the alarm system has been acti vated you can open the luggage com partment lid by pressing the button on the remote control see page 30 As soon as you reclose the lid the luggage compartment is again protected by the alarm system With some national market speci 1 fication cars unlocking at the door lock triggers the alarm 4 To switch off the alarm Press the button on the remote control or turn the ignition key to position 1 Alarm system Alarm system telltale light gt The telltale light below the inside mir
122. on all matters con cerning the battery Recharging the battery Always charge the battery in the car with the engine stopped using the con nections in the engine compartment For the positions of these connections see the section on jump starting on page 151 Disposal Sx Have your BMW Service dispose t of old batteries after they are removed or bring the batteries to an authorised collecting point Batteries filled with acid should be transported and stored upright Protect batteries against falling over when in transit 4 149 DS Power supply interruption If the power supply is temporarily inter rupted as is the case if the battery runs flat for example some items of equip ment will not be fully functional until they have been reinitialised Custom settings too are lost and have to be re entered gt Seat and mirror memory The positions have to be re entered in memory see page 47 gt Time The clock has to be reset see page 5 gt Radio The radio stations have to be re entered in memory see the operating instructions for the radio on board monitor gt Navigation system You must wait until full operability is restored see the operating instruc tions for the radio on board monitor on cs S a Fe Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 150 Fuses LUN ATEN EAU My The fuses and a diagram indicating the circuits to which they
123. onal safety 4 Lumbar support K Adjusting The seat back contour can be altered to support the lordosis of the spine i e the curvature of its lumbar section The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal column are supported to encourage an upright but relaxed seated position gt Press at the front or back the curva ture of the support is increased or decreased respectively gt Press at the top or bottom the curva ture of the support is moved up or down respectively Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Head restraints Seat belts 2 Press the button see arrow 1 and take out the head restraint Installing front Push the head restraint into its mount ings A Adjusting Wearing seat belts Adjusting height pull out or push in Always wear the seat belt at all times on every journey The airbags are addi M To reach the lowest position tional safety devices supplementing press the button see arrow 1 4 the seat belts they must never be regarded as an alternative to wearing Adjusting rake angle of the front head your seat belt restraints swing forwards or back To close Postion ihe head eon so that The seat belt buckle must be heard to its centre is approximately at ear engage height as otherwise there would be an increased risk of injury to the cervical After a short distance has been vertebral column in the event of a ho covered the warning light
124. onsiderably longer Modify your driving style accordingly 4 When disposing of old brake fluid ay comply with the relevant environ mental protection laws lt Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 132 BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System helps uphold the road safety and operating reliability of your BMW It also makes provision for comfort and convenience aspects such as timely replacement of the filters for the air inside the car The objective is optimisation of the mainte nance measures with regard to econ omy in total cost of ownership When the time comes for you to sell your BMW a full service history will be of advantage Service interval indicator The service interval indicator tells you when an oil service an inspection or Il alternately or a brake fluid change is due The system is special in that the actual conditions under which your BMW is used are taken into account in computing the service intervals instead of having them based solely on dis tance covered The technology developed for this pur pose takes into consideration your per sonal style of driving and the general conditions in which your BMW oper ates This is because short distance driving which necessarily entails a large number of cold starts and moving Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG away at high engine speeds impose a strain on your BMW that is n
125. ops back out Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Ashtray front Power socket The cigarette lighter socket can be used for a hand light vacuum cleaner or similar device provided that it runs on 12 V DC and its power consumption does not exceed 200 watts Make sure that the socket is not damaged by attempting to insert plugs of the wrong pattern Non smoker s equipment On cars with non smoker fittings the socket is at the same point To access the socket lift the Cover Ashtray rear To empty Press the edge of the open roller shut ter in the opening direction The ashtray will pop up and can be removed On cars with non smoker fittings the insert is removed in the same way Coat hooks 105 DE Items of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the driver s view Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks they could Cause injury to the car s occupants for example if the car brakes or Swerves suddenly 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 106 Through loading system 1 To release pull the appropriate lever 2 When released the rear seat back Centre 3 point seat belt rear moves forward slightly Reach into seat the gap and fold it down You can roll up the 3 point seat belt for the rear seat before you fold back the When folding the seat back up through loading system again make sure that the catch engages properl
126. osted by reducing the sta bilising influences Deactivating DSC and DTC Press and hold down the DSC button until the telltale light and the yellow brake warning light come on but do not wait more than 10 seconds before releasing the button Under these circumstances no stability or traction improving manipulation of engine or brakes takes place m In order to maintain maximum driving stability you should drive with the DSC system activated when ever possible 4 Reactivating DSC Briefly press the button a second time the telltale light or lights go out DTC is deactivated so Dynamic Stability Control DSC Not even DSC can overcome the laws of physics The driver is always responsible for matching his or her style of driving to the prevailing conditions Avoid taking any risks on account of the additional safety afforded by this system When DTC is in ready mode DSC is deactivated and DTC contributes to a limited extent to stabilising the car Make no modifications to the DSC sys tem All work on the DSC should be entrusted only to skilled authorised personnel 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Dynamic Stability Control DSC 325xi 330xi 330xd The principle DSC assists driving stability in critical situations The DSC system is in operation when ever the engine has been started DSC incorporates the functions of Automatic Differential Brake ADB X and Cor
127. ot the same as that of long journeys with the engine at a constant operating temperature Special note on engine oil changes The principle on which the service interval is calculated covers virtually all the operating conditions to which the vehicle is likely to be exposed How ever if you use your car very infre quently you should have the oil changed every two years at the latest since engine oil ages regardless of the conditions of operation Service Booklet For further information on maintenance points and the scope of maintenance work please refer to the car s Service Booklet BMW Maintenance System tr BMW recommends having main tenance and repair work carried out by BMW Service Make sure that maintenance work is confirmed in the Service Booklet after it has been carried out These entries are evidence that your car has been serviced regularly and correctly and are essential in order for warranty claims to be entertained by the manufacturer 4 Car care You will find useful information on care and upkeep of the car in the Looking after your car brochure T LJ Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 134 Rule of the road When entering another country involves 3 Left headlight push lever 1 down a switch to driving on the other side of V TT Right headlight pull lever 1 up the road adopt the following measures 4 Or to avoid
128. oved oils 129 Low beam headlights 86 changing bulbs 141 Luggage compartment emergency operation see Manual operation 34 floor mat 36 floor panel 35 opening from outside 34 opening remote control 30 opening closing see Lug gage compartment lid 34 remote control 30 volume 163 Luggage compartment lid 34 emergency operation 34 opening from inside 34 opening from outside 34 remote control 30 telltale light 74 unlocking manually 34 Luggage compartment lights 34 Luggage rack see Roof rack 110 Lumbar support 44 M M S tyres see Winter tyres 122 Maintenance 73 132 Maintenance system 132 Malfunction indications 74 Manual operation door lock 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler flap 22 glass sunroof 40 luggage compartment lid 34 Manual transmission 59 Marker lights changing bulbs 141 Master key with remote control 28 MC see Operating Instruc tions for Radio On board Computer MDs see Operating Instruc tions for Radio On board Computer Mechanically adjustable seats 43 Memory see Car Memory Key Memory 54 Memory see Seat and mir ror memory 47 Micro filter air conditioning 93 automatic air conditioning 98 Microphone 104 Minidiscs see Operating Instructions for Radio On board Computer Mirror automatic dip 50 automatic kerb viewer 48 Mirrors 49 heating 49 memory see Seat and mirror memory 47 Mist removing from win dows air conditioning 93 automatic air conditioning 96 Mobile Servi
129. r always use the values for the higher load Cars with Runflat Indicator After correcting tyre pressures remem ber to reinitialise the Runflat Indicator see page 84 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Tyre pressures Check tyre pressures regularly at least every two weeks and before starting a long journey Incorrect tyre pressures can adversely affect the car s roadholding and cause tyre damage which could result in an accident Also remember to check the pressure in the compact spare tyre or full size spare tyre The spare wheel should be inflated to the highest pressure applicable for any of the car s tyres 4 Make sure that only approved tyres are fitted These tyre pressures apply to makes of tyre and tyre sizes approved by BMW and known to BMW Service If other makes of tyre are fitted to the car other tyre pressures may be needed Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 26 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 27 Zz Initial overview Controls in detail Operation maintenance Minor repairs Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Technical data Index line Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 28 Keys The key set 1 Master keys with remote control These govern the Key Memory func tions Bear in mind that some func tions of your car may respond differ ently
130. r Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Hi fi system Glove box 99 DE gt If you only hand over the spare key see page 28 for example to hotel staff this will prevent unauthor ised access to the locked glove box 4 ae Ee Rechargeable hand lamp This is inside the glove box on the left s The lamp is protected against over Eam _ RE charging and can therefore remain in i the socket when it is not in use Always switch the lamp off before Harman Kardon hi fi system To open inserting it into the socket other When it is switched on it suggests a Pull the handle The light inside the wise the battery could be run flat and listening area much larger than the glove box comes on damaged lt car s interior with an improved stereo effect at all seats To close If only a poor radio signal is received Swing the lid up the system will tend to switch between stereo and mono reception too fre After using the glove box close quently It should then be switched off the lid without delay so that it cannot cause injury in the event of an accident lt Locking Lock with a master key The glove box can only be unlocked with a master key Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG The principle The integrated universal remote control takes the place of up to three different control devices for different radio remote controlled systems such as gate openers and household
131. r part or assembly Notes Your own car When you ordered your BMW you chose various items of equipment This handbook describes all models and equipment specifications which BMW offers within this particular model line This explains why the handbook may also contain other equipment specifica tions which you have not ordered The differences can easily be identified by the asterisk shown against optional extras If your BMW was supplied with equip ment not described in this Owner s Handbook such as a radio or car phone for example you will receive supplementary owner s handbooks which you are also requested to read carefully Status at time of printing The high safety and quality standards of BMW vehicles are maintained by unceasing development work on designs equipment and accessories Because of this your car may differ from the information supplied in the Owner s Handbook Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data illustrations or descriptions in this handbook D In cars with right hand drive RHD some controls will be mes ina from those illustrated in this Owner s Handbook 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG For your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology such as the use of the latest materials and powerful electronics necessitates the us
132. res tread wears to 1 6 mm approx 1 16 in indicating that the minimum tread depth allowed by law has been reached Tyre tread tyre damage Inspect the tyres frequently for damage the presence of foreign objects unu sual wear and sufficient tread depth Tread depth should if possible not be allowed to drop below 3 mm approx 1 8 in despite the fact that European legislation for example specifies a minimum tread depth of only 1 6 mm approx 1 16 in Below a tread depth of 3 mm approx 1 8 in there is a risk of aquaplaning at fairly high road speeds even if the water is not very deep There are wear indica tors in the tread see arrow at points around the circumference of the tyre as indicated by the letters TWI for Tread Wear Indicator on the shoulder of the tyre They become visible when the Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Condition of tyres Do not continue driving with a flat tyre If air pressure is lost from a tyre this seriously affects the car s han dling and braking and could cause the driver to lose control Avoid overloading the car as this could cause the tyres load capacity limit to be exceeded Otherwise you could overheat the tyres and cause internal damage to them in the short or medium term This could lead to sudden pressure loss Unusual vibration while the car is being driven could indicate a tyre fault or some other defect on your car T
133. riving in win tery conditions Although there are tyres with an M S marking for use all the year round and their performance in winter is better than that of summer tyres they do not match the perform ance of winter tyres In the interests of reliable directional stability and steerability fit winter tyres of the same make and tread pattern to all four road wheels Note the speed limit applicable to these tyres If the car is capable of a speed higher than that permitted for the winter tyres local legislation may require you to affix a warning label in the driver s field of vision stating the maximum permitted speed with winter tyres fitted Tyre dealers and BMW Service points can supply these labels Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Winter tyres A Never exceed the maximum speed laid down for the winter tyres fitted to your car Lack of expert Knowledge or incorrect handling of tyres can cause damage and lead to accidents All work on tyres should therefore be carried out only by experts BMW Service will gladly place its spe cialised knowledge and facilities at your disposal lt Tyre condition and tyre pressures Below a tread depth of 4 mm 3 16 in winter tyres become noticeably less suitable for winter driving conditions and should therefore be replaced for safety reasons Keep to the specified tyre pressures and have the wheels and tyres rebal anced each time the whee
134. rmit tent wipe mode when the car comes to a standstill not on cars with rain sen sor Fast wiper speed The wipers switch to normal speed when the car comes to a standstill not on cars with rain sensor 0 Parked position of wipers 1 Cleaning the windscreen and head lights Cleaning the windscreen and headlights Only operate the washers and cleaning equipment if certain that the fluid will not freeze to the wind screen and interfere with the view ahead A suitable additive should there fore be used see page 128 Do not run the washer if the reservoir is empty as this will damage the washer pump 4 Fluid from the washer tank is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wipers are operated for a short time Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Wipers rain sensor Cruise control 69 ER If the car s lights are on the headlights Above about 30 km h approx 19 mph The stored speed is cleared from mem are also cleaned at suitable intervals you can memorise and call up the car s ory road speed Windscreen washer jets You can use cruise control when the Maintaining speed memorising The windscreen washer jets are heated engine is running and the system is speed accelerating automatically in ignition key position 2 activated Fo Activating the system Briefly press the button 1 0 The car s actual speed is maintained and memorised Each time the button is Ignition key in position 2
135. rs Minor repairs Maintenance Technical data Index i Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 116 Running in Please comply with the following instructions which are intended to ensure that your car achieves its opti mum operating life and economy Engine and final drive Up to 2000 km approx 1250 miles Drive at varying road and engine speeds but do not exceed the follow ing maximum values gt Cars with petrol engine 4500 rpm or 160 km h 100 mph gt Cars with diesel engine 3500 rpm or 150 km h approx 90 mph Comply with national speed limits Avoid full throttle and do not use the automatic transmission kick down From a distance reading of 2000 km approx 1250 miles onwards engine and road speeds can be gradually increased Tyres New tyres do not achieve their full road grip immediately for production rea sons You should therefore drive in a restrained manner for the first 300 km approx 200 miles Brakes Brake pads and discs do not achieve a favourable wear and contact pattern until the car has covered about 500 km approx 300 miles Clutch The clutch has to be bedded in over about 500 km approx 300 miles Engage the clutch gently during this running in period Following component replacements Comply with these running in instruc tions again if a replacement for a com ponent mentioned above has to be fit ted later in the vehicle s life
136. rs in both vehicles A Make sure that the bodies of the two vehicles do not touch as oth erwise there is a risk of short circuit lt 4 151 DS Connecting jump leads Always maintain the correct order when attaching the jump leads otherwise there is a risk of sparks occurring and causing injury 4 Your BMW s jump starting connection in the engine compartment acts as the positive terminal of the battery see also the overview of the engine compart ment on page 126 The protective cap is marked with a 1 Open the cap on the BMW jump starting connection You do this by pulling the tab see arrow 1 Cd cs S a Fe Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 152 Starting with a flat battery 2 Connect the crocodile clip at one end of the positive jump lead to the positive terminal of the battery or toa jump starting connection of the donor vehicle Connect the other crocodile clip of the positive jump lead to the posi tive terminal of the battery or to a jump starting connection of the vehi cle to be started Your BMW has a special nut as body earth ground or negative terminal see arrow 2 Connect the crocodile clip at one end of the negative jump lead to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body earth ground of the donor vehicle Connect the other crocodile clip of the negative jump lead to the nega tiv
137. rsonnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW Remaining distance before servicing is due The displays shown in the picture appear in ignition key position 1 and beyond and for a few seconds after the engine has been started Together with the OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION reminder the next sched uled service work and the distance remaining before the service is due are shown The remaining distance is calculated on the basis of the way the car has so far been driven A flashing reminder and a preceding the number means that the car has passed the scheduled service by the distance shown Please arrange an 73 DS 7 2 20l Brake fluid renewal You can view the date month and year when the next brake fluid change will be due With the date for the next scheduled service on the display press the right button in the instrument clus ter Each time the button is pressed the display alternates between the next service and the date for brake fluid renewal When brake fluid renewal falls due the clock symbol also lights up Please arrange an appointment with BMW Service or a workshop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 74 Service interval indicator Periods during which the battery was disconnected are ignored by the display Make sure that brake fluid is renewed every two years regar
138. rtment lid Luggage compartment 35 mmm If it is necessary to travel with the lug gage compartment lid open observe the following precautions 1 Close all windows and the glass sun roof 2 Set the air conditioning system or automatic air conditioning to a high rate of air flow see page 90 or 94 as appropriate To close Floor panel Recessed handles in the luggage com To raise the floor panel lift it at the ring partment lid lining make it easier to pull and secure it with the flap to the rubber the lid down when closing it seal on the rain gutter To avoid injuries as with any clos ing process ensure that the clos ing zone of the luggage compartment lid is unobstructed lt 4 Keep the luggage compartment lid fully closed at all times when the car is being driven to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the car lt 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 36 Luggage compartment Floor mat You can turn the floor mat over if nec essary for example when carrying dirty objects The rubberised side can be washed down and has an anti slip effect There are lashing points at the inside corners of the luggage compartment to which a luggage compartment net or retaining straps can be attached when loads have to be secured See also under Loading page 108 Alarm system The principle The alarm system is triggered gt If a door the engine compartment or the luggage c
139. rvo boost thus helping mini mise braking distance in an emergency The advantages of ABS are also uti lised While braking is in progress do not reduce the pressure applied to the brake pedal DBC is deactivated when you release the brake pedal Cornering Brake Control CBC CBC is a development based on ABS When the brakes are applied on a cor ner when lateral acceleration is high or during a lane change it further improves the car s stability and makes it easier to steer T LJ Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 120 Tyre pressures Information for your safety The tyres approved for your vehicle are matched to its characteristics and if used correctly ensure not only opti mum road safety but also the desired level of ride comfort The condition of the tyres and mainte nance of the correct tyre pressures not only influence tyre life but are also deci sive factors in ride quality and above all in road safety Incorrect pressures are often a cause of tyre problems They also have a consid erable effect on the roadholding of your BMW Check tyre pressures regularly see page 24 including your BMW s compact or full size spare wheel at least every two weeks and before you start a long journey Incor rect tyre pressures can adversely affect the car s roadholding and cause tyre damage which could result in an acci dent lt Condition of ty
140. s also acti vated or deactivated In the event of an accident the central locking system is released automati cally In addition the hazard warning flashers and the interior light are switched on Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Opening and closing with the remote control The principle The remote control features two extra functions in addition to the central lock ing system gt Switch on interior light see page 30 This function can help you locate your car if you have parked in a large underground garage for example gt Open luggage compartment lid see page 30 Opens slightly regardless of whether the lid was previously locked or unlocked ES You can arrange for a signal to be i provided as confirmation that the car has been locked correctly lt r f Pi A Master key with remote control When the car is unlocked or locked the anti theft system is activated deacti vated the alarm system is switched off on and the interior light switched on off accordingly M Prevent unauthorised use of the E remote control for example by handing over only the spare key to hotel staff lt For further details on the alarm system see page 36 The doors can be locked from the inside by persons or animals in the passenger compartment Always take the car keys with you so that the car can be opened from the outside 4 Ti You can have an acoustic signal set to sound as a rem
141. s at a time until the yellow telltale light in the instrument cluster lights up for a few seconds 3 Drive off It takes a few minutes before the Run flat Indicator is able to detect and report deflated tyres Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Runflat Indicator m Do not initialise the system if you are driving with snow chains or with the compact spare wheel fitted lt 4 Flat tyres The telltale light in the instru 1 ment cluster lights up red In addition a warning signal is heard 1 Carefully reduce speed and bring the car to a standstill Avoid abrupt brak ing and steering manoeuvres 2 Ascertain which tyre is damaged If you cannot determine which tyre is damaged have the system checked lt 3 Change the wheel with the damaged tyre see Wheel changing on page 145 Once the damaged tyre has been changed reinitialise the system Fault in the system The telltale light in the instru l ment cluster lights up yellow _ The Runflat Indicator is dis rupted or defective Have the system checked Brake force display The brake force display gives drivers behind you an indication of how hard you are braking gt Normal braking the brake lights in the rear lights and the central brake light come on gt Hard braking or braking with ABS the lighted area in the rear lights becomes larger as illustrated Online Edition for Part No 01 41
142. s shift down to the next lower A with the speed limit of the country 92ar if necessary as far as 1st gear in which you are driving but do not and drive down the hill slowly exceed the maximum speed of 80 km h 50 mph Driving at excessive speed could render the vehicle unstable lt Stopping the trailer from snaking If the trailer begins to swing from side to side as can happen under excep tional circumstances the outfit can be stabilised only by immediately and sharply applying the brakes Do not try to counter the trailer s action by turning the steering wheel unless absolutely necessary keep all movements of the steering wheel as careful as possible and watch out for other road users Gradients In the interests of safety and to avoid holding up other traffic do not attempt to climb gradients steeper than 12 If an application to tow a heavier trailer has been approved the limit is 8 see page 163 ff Downhill gradients Take particular care on downhill gradi ents because a trailer s tendency to fishtail or swing from side to side is more pronounced on a downhill slope Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Minor repairs Maintenance Controls 114 r Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 115 EE Initial overview Controls in detail Operation maintenance Minor repai
143. self see page 65 If you move the selector lever to the left from position D into the M S shift plane this activates the sport oriented programs in the automatic gearbox As soon as you move the lever in the or direction the Steptronic transmission s manual gear shift mode is activated If you wish to return to fully automatic gear shifts move the lever back to the right to position D 64 Automatic transmission with Steptronic Selector lever positions PRNDM S Moving the selector lever A catch prevents inadvertent movement of the selector lever to positions R and P You disable this catch by pressing the button on the front of the selector lever Knob see arrow gt Before moving the selector lever away from P or N with the car ata standstill you must press the brake pedal down to release the lever shift lock 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Keep the foot brake applied until you are ready to move off this will prevent the car from moving when a gear is selected Before leaving the car with the engine running move the selector lever to P and apply the hand brake to avoid any risk of the car beginning to move Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running as this consti tutes a risk 4 P Park Engage this gear only when the car is standing still The driven wheels are locked R Reverse Engage this gear only when the car is standing
144. separate operating and safety instructions of the manufacturer of the system 4 The rear seat on the right is shown here by way of example Pull the protective cap of the outside anchorage point forward to remove When reinstalling the cap make sure the recess is at the top With through loading system The protective cap is easier to remove if you pull the rear seat backrest halfway forward see page 106 53 i oo Childproof door locks for rear doors Slide the safety lever on the rear door down This door can now only be opened from the outside Safety switch for window lifts Always press the safety switch for the window lifts see page 38 when chil dren are on the rear seat Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 54 Car Memory Key Memory How it works You may often have wished that you could modify the operation of certain features of your car to suit your own individual preferences When develop ing the car BMW therefore incorpo rated a number of freely programmable options into the car which BMW Service will be happy to set in accordance with your preferences There are Car Memory and Key Memory settings the former relating to the car itself the latter to your personal requirements You can have up to four sets of basic settings programmed in for the use of four different persons This presupposes that each person has his or her own remote control key By
145. still N Neutral Engage in roll through carwashes for example The car is able to roll D Drive automatic shift position Use this position for all normal driving The system shifts through all the for ward gears Automatic transmission with Steptronic Kick down You can achieve maximum perform ance using kick down Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the regular full throttle position increased resistance will be felt M S Manual transmission and sport program If you move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M S shift plane this activates the Sport program and SD appears in the instrument cluster This position is recommended if the car is to be driven in a sport ori ented manner As soon as you move the lever in the or direction the Steptronic transmission s manual gear shift mode is activated If you move the lever in the direction the transmission shifts up if you move it in the direction a downshift takes place The display in the instrument cluster shows M1 to ME Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 65 DS The Steptronic performs upshifts and downshifts only at a suitable engine or road speed for example it will not shift down if the resulting engine speed would be too high The instrument panel then shows the selected gear briefly followed by the gear actually in use If you wish to return to fully automatic gear shifts mo
146. sult in When leaving the car always take out injury 4 the ignition key and close the doors so that children cannot operate the sun roof and possibly injure themselves 4 Opening and closing From ignition key position 1 gt Push the switch until the pressure point is felt the sliding sunroof con tinues to move until you release the switch gt Push the switch beyond the pressure point the sliding sunroof will move automatically Pressing the switch again halts the movement immediately The deflector moves with the panel as it opens After the ignition is switched off you can still operate the sunroof for up to 15 minutes unless a front door was opened Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 40 Glass sunroof electric For convenient opening and closure by the door lock or remote control see pages 30 and 32 Raising From ignition key position 1 briefly press the switch Pressing the switch again halts the movement immediately If you briefly press the switch in the Raise direction when the sunroof is open the sunroof moves to the Raised limit position After the ignition is switched off you can still operate the sunroof for up to 15 minutes unless a front door was opened The deflector is pushed back slightly as the roof panel rises Do not force the deflector closed when the roof is raised as this would damage the actuating mecha nism When leavi
147. sys tem for ABS CBC DSC and ADB X DBC has failed Drive with care looking at the traffic situation well ahead and avoid heavy brake applications Have the sys tem checked as soon as possible For more information see page 79 ff GIE Red as an important reminder Brake warning light The light is on while the hand brake is applied an acoustic signal sounds if the handbrake is not released before you pull away For more information see page 59 Fasten seat belts Comes on for several seconds or until the seat belt is fastened Depending on version accompanied by an acoustic signal For more information on seat belts see page 45 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Telltale and warning lights T Airbags oe Have the system checked as L soon as possible For more information see page 52 Orange take car to nearest BMW Service Prg Automatic transmission sequen tial manual gearbox A fault has caused the respec tive transmission to switch to the emer gency run program Have the system checked without delay For more information see pages 62 66 Yellow have a check performed soon Engine oil level kad If light comes on during journey L The oil level has dropped to the absolute minimum top up the engine oil at the earliest possible opportunity Do not drive more than approx 50 km approx 30 miles before topping up the
148. t gear if necessary with the automatic transmis sion in manual mode see page 65 This avoids brake overload FU S T CL Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 118 General driving hints A Never drive with the clutch pedal depressed with the shift lever or selector lever in neutral or while the engine is switched off otherwise engine braking action will not be present with the transmission in neutral and there will be no power assistance for the brakes and steering while the engine is switched off 325ix 330ix 330xd always have brake tests carried out by BMW Service ora workshop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW as otherwise parts of the four wheel drive system could be damaged Make sure that there are no loose foot mats floor carpets or other objects in the vicinity of the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal as obstructions of this nature could impede movement of the pedals lt Corrosion on the brake discs If the car covers only short distances stands out of use for lengthy periods and is only used infrequently or gently corrosion and dirt will affect the brake discs and pads more severely because the minimum loads needed to achieve the desired self cleaning effect of the disc brakes are not reached When the brakes are applied corroded discs tend to judder and even lengthy brake applications usually fail to
149. tant during this time for instance when reversing paral lel to a wall Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG If a continuous signal at a pitch higher than usual is heard when the system is first activated it is malfunctioning Have the cause traced and rectified by BMW Service or a workshop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW PDC cannot act as a substitute for your personal assessment of objects The sensors have certain dead areas in which objects cannot always be detected In addition the detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement e g with trailer towbars and couplings or thin and tapering objects Bear in mind too that previously detected low objects for example a kerb can move out of the sensors range of detection before the continuous signal sounds Note that loud sources of noise outside or inside the car could prevent you from hearing the PDC signal fr Keep the sensors clean and free from ice so that they always oper ate reliably Do not spray the sensors for any length of time with a high pressure cleaning jet Keep such jets at least 10 cm approx 4 in away from the sensors 4 Dynamic Stability Control DSC The principle DSC assists driving stability in critical situations The DSC system is in operation when ever the engine has been started DSC incorporates the functions of Dynam
150. tended with the engine running as this consti tutes a risk 4 Sequential manual gearbox SMG 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Move the selector lever to the neutral position N 3 Start the engine m If the engine does not start rese i lect the gear engaged beforehand as shown by the indicator in the dis play and then move the selector lever back to the neutral position N The gear is disengaged automatically if the driver s door is opened while the engine is running and you have not pressed a pedal operated a shift pad dle or moved the selector lever An acoustic warning sounds and the gear display flashes to indicate automatic disengagement The N symbol appears in the gear display in the instrument cluster 4 58 Starting the engine Before leaving the car with the A engine running move the selector lever to the N position and apply the handbrake Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running as this consti tutes a risk 4 Stopping the engine Never take out the ignition key when the vehicle is still moving as otherwise the steering lock could engage When leaving the car remove the igni tion key and lock the steering Always apply the handbrake when you park on a gradient as otherwise the car could roll away lt approx 9 seconds Manual transmission Turn the ignition key back to 1 or 0 Automatic transmission Move the selector lever to the P posi tion and turn the
151. tents of the bag and makes drying it out easier MVGDO2EC MA 5 Inside the luggage compartment secure the loading flap to the under side of the rear window shelf with the magnetic retainers To stow away the ski bag follow the opposite procedure Minor repairs Maintenance Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 108 Ski bag Loading Cars with through loading system 1 Swing out the centre armrest detach the cover over the opening at the top it is secured by a burr fastener and place it on the armrest 2 Press button 1 down and swing the cover forwards 3 Lay out the ski bag between the front seats The zip fastener simplifies access to the contents of the bag and makes drying it out easier 4 Press catch button 2 this unlocks the flap in the luggage compartment To stow away the ski bag follow the opposite procedure Securing the load After loading secure the ski bag com plete with its contents You do this by pulling the retaining strap tight at the Clamp A Always remember to secure the ski bag in this way otherwise it could cause injury to the car s occu pants for example if the car brakes or swerves suddenly Make sure that the skis are clean before they are inserted into the bag and that any sharp edges on them or their bind ings do not damage or pierce the ski bag lt 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG
152. the driver s door cannot be locked with the safety button when it is open The doors can be locked from the inside by persons or animals in the passenger compartment Always take the key with you so that the car can be opened from the outside 4 agi YOU Can have an acoustic signal set to sound as a reminder if you open the driver s door without removing the key from the ignition beforehand 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 34 Luggage compartment lid Lock Only the master keys fit the lock of the luggage compartment lid see page 28 Locking separately Turn the master key to the right past the pressure point and take it out when horizontal This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system If you then hand over only the spare key the luggage com partment lid cannot be opened see page 28 This extra security can be useful for instance when arriving ata hotel Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Opening from outside Press the button in the strip handle the luggage compartment lid will open slightly When the lid is open the luggage com partment is illuminated Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction Turn the master key fully to the left the luggage compartment lid will open slightly The luggage compartment is locked again as soon as its lid is closed Luggage compa
153. the two catches at the front counterclockwise see arrow and remove the bulb holder 2 Pull out the bulb and change it Insert anew bulb as shown in the IF detail When reinstalling the bulb holder make sure the catches engage correctly 4 See the brochure entitled Looking LL after your car for information on care of the headlights lt Xenon headlights The operating life of these light units is extremely long and the likelihood of fail ure very low provided that they are not switched on and off a very great number of times If a xenon headlight should nonetheless fail switch on the fog lights and continue the journey with great care provided that local legisla tion does not prohibit this Always have work on the xenon lights including bulb changes carried out by BMW Service or a work shop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by BMW On account of the high voltage there is a danger to life if work is not carried out correctly lt ag Side and parking lights 5 watt bulb Left side of the engine compartment 1 Turn the bulb holder counterclock wise and remove it 2 Pull out the bulb and change it Cd he cs a in Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 142 Lights and bulbs Front turn indicators 5 21 watt bulb 1 Insert a screwdriver through the opening at the top and slacken the screw until the l
154. ting windows air conditioning 93 automatic air conditioning 96 Defrosting position see Defrosting and demisting windows 93 96 Defrosting windows 93 96 Delayed switch off 86 Diesel fuel see Diesel engine 24 Digital clock 75 Dimensions 161 162 Dipped beam telltale light defective lamp 74 Dipstick engine oil 128 Displacement see Engine data 158 Display lighting see Instru ment lighting 87 Disposal battery of car 149 oil 129 Door keys 28 Door lock 32 Doors emergency operation 32 Doors opening and closing from inside 33 from outside 29 32 Draught free ventilation 95 97 Drinks holder 103 Driving hints 116 Driving lights see Side lights low beam head lights 86 Driving on left 134 Driving through water flood ing 116 Dry air see Air conditioning mode 92 96 Drying air see Air condition ing mode 92 96 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 79 telltale light 19 79 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 79 telltale light 19 79 Dynamic Brake Control DBC 19 119 telltale light 19 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 19 79 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 79 telltale light 19 79 E Econometer 71 Electric seat adjustment 44 Electric windows 38 Electrical consumer failure 150 Electrical defect automatic transmission with Steptronic 66 Electrical malfunction door lock 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler flap 22 glass sunroof 40 luggage compartment lid 34 Electrically operated glass sunroof 39 Electronic Stabili
155. tomatic transmission For starting with a flat battery see page 151 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Tow starting towing away Cars with catalytic converter should only be tow started if the engine is cold It is better to jump start the engine see page 151 1 Switch on the hazard warning flash ers comply with local regulations 2 Turn the ignition key to position 2 3 Select 3rd gear 4 Keep the clutch pedal down When the car is moving gradually release the clutch pedal After the engine has fired and is running depress the clutch pedal again 5 Stop at a suitable place remove the towbar or tow rope and switch off the hazard warning flashers 6 Have the vehicle checked Cars with sequential manual gearbox SMG gt Tow start the car with the selector lever in the N position gt Select sequential mode The correct gear is automatically selected and the clutch engaged on cs a in Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 156 i Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 157 DS Initial overview Controls in detail vd Operation maintenance Minor repairs Minor repairs Maintenance Technical data Index i Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 158 Engine data 316i 318i 320i 325i 325xi CC 1796 199
156. trol engines gt Preferred BMW Longlife 01 or for 316i 318i also BMW Longlife 01 FE gt Alternatively BMW Longlife 98 BMW Longlife or ACEA A3 Diesel engines gt Preferred BMW Longlife 01 gt Alternatively BMW Longlife 98 BMW Longlife ACEA A3 B3 or ACEA A3 B4 Coolant Do not top up the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise you may scald yourself on the resultant coolant steam Antifreezes and corrosion inhibitors are hazardous to health Store it in sealed Original containers inaccessible to chil dren Antifreezes and corrosion inhibi tors are flammable For this reason take care not to spill these liquids on hot parts of the engine the liquids could ignite and cause burns Comply with the instructions on the contain ers lt lt When disposing of used antifreeze 7 and corrosion inhibitor comply with the relevant environmental protec tion laws 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Checking coolant level and topping up Check the coolant level with the engine cold approx 20 C 68 F 1 Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly counter clockwise until it starts to open then allow the pres sure to escape before opening it fully 2 The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the red float rod is at least level with the edge of the filler pipe see arrow The end of the rod can also protrude by no more than 2 cm 3 4 in in oth
157. ts 86 Side lights low beam head lights 86 Side turn indicators changing bulbs 142 Ski bag 107 Sliding tilt sunroof see Glass sunroof electric 39 SMG Sequential manual gearbox 60 telltale light 19 Smokers package see Ash tray 104 Snow chains 123 Socket 105 for On Board Diagnosis 135 Spare key 28 Spare wheel 145 148 Special oils 130 Special oils see Approved engine oils 129 Specified oils 129 Spectacles compartment 104 Speed winter tyres 122 Speedometer 16 Spinal column support see Lumbar support 44 Split rear seat backrests 106 SPORT button 63 Sport program automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 Sport seat 43 Spray nozzles see Wind screen washer jets 69 Stability control see Dynamic Stability Control DSC 79 Starting difficulties starting with a flat battery 151 Starting the engine 56 Starting with a flat battery 151 Starting with jump leads see Starting with a flat bat tery 151 Start up difficulties temperature 56 Steering lock 56 Steering wheel adjusting 50 Steptronic see Manual transmission 65 Sticking plaster see First aid kit 22 Stopping car 59 engine 58 Storage compartments 102 Storage tyres 122 Storing seat position in memory see Seat and mirror memory 47 Stowage compartment 102 Stowage net 103 Stratified interior tempera tures 93 97 Sunblind see Roller sun blind 98 Switches see Cockpit 14 Symbols 4 181 E T Tail lights changing bulbs 1
158. tton on the remote control or turn the ignition key to position 1 For further details on the alarm system see page 36 4 tions in the door lock Convenient operation The electric windows and the glass sunroof can also be operated at the door lock gt To open when the door is closed turn the key in the door lock to the release position and hold it there gt To close when the door is closed turn the key to the locking position and hold it there Watch the closing movement to ensure that no one is trapped The movement is stopped when the key is released 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Opening and closing from inside This button is used to operate the cen tral locking system when the front doors are closed This only locks or unlocks the doors and the luggage compartment lid but does not engage the deadlocks im If you wish the central locking MAY system can be set to engage as soon as the car is driven away You can have this setting programmed as part of the Key Memory facility 4 Unlocking and opening 1 Press the button for central locking 2 The handles are above the armrests pull the handle of the door in ques tion or pull the door handle out twice at any door to unlock and open Locking gt Either lock all doors by pressing the central locking button or gt press the door safety buttons down To avoid being shut out of the car accidentally
159. ty Program ESP see Dynamic Stabil ity Control DSC 79 Emergency operation doors 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler flap 22 glass sunroof 40 luggage compartment lid 34 Emergency Service see Mobile Service 151 Energy control 71 Engine oil pressure Engine power see Engine Engine data 158 electronics 19 engine speed 71 158 running in 116 starting 56 stopping 58 telltale light 19 Engine compartment 126 Engine compartment lid release 124 Engine coolant 130 adding 130 Engine oil additives see Adding engine oil 129 alternative oils 130 approved oils 129 Capacity 168 consumption 128 quality 129 specified oils 129 telltale warning light 19 topping up 129 Engine oil grades 129 Engine oil level 19 checking 128 telltale warning light 18 telltale warning light 18 data 158 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG From A to Z Engine rpm 71 158 Environmental awareness when driving see Energy control 71 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram see Dynamic Stabil ity Control DSC 79 Eyes for towing 153 F Failure indications 74 False alarm see Avoiding false alarms 37 Fasten seat belts warning light 18 Fastening seat belts 45 Filling capacities 168 Final drive running in 116 First aid kit 22 First aid see First aid kit 22 Flat tyre Runflat Indicator 84 Flat tyre see Tyre condition 120 Flat tyres 145 Flooding see Driving through water 116 Floor panel
160. tyre valve can often remove the wheel lead to a gradual loss of pressure Do not attach the full width wheel d cover to the compact spare wheel otherwise it could be dam aged lt 4 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 148 Wheel changing Use the jack only for wheel A changing Never attempt to raise a different type of vehicle or any other load with the jack or injury and damage to property could result For safety reasons have the wheel stud tightening torque checked without delay using a suitable calibrated torque wrench correct tightening torque 120 Nm 88 5 lb ft 4 When replacing a wheel in the spare wheel well make sure that the central threaded rod in the well is not bent or damaged If the car is fitted with alloy wheels not of original BMW pattern note that dif ferent wheel studs may be needed Have a flat tyre repaired as soon as possible and the wheel and tyre rebal anced before fitting Driving with the compact spare wheel fitted Drive very carefully and do not exceed a road speed of 80 km h 50 mph The car might handle differently for example it might be less stable when the brakes are applied braking dis tances might be longer or self steering effects might be different when close to the handling limit These characteristics become more evident if the car s other wheels are fitted with winter tyres Do not fit more than one compact spare wheel
161. ution 96 8 Temperature 96 9 Display for temperature 96 air supply 96 10 Air supply blower 96 11 Defrosting and demisting windows 96 12 Air conditioning mode 96 13 Heated rear window 97 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 96 Automatic air conditioning A pleasant interior temperature Press AUTO key 6 to switch on the automatic mode Select the interior temperature which you find most agreeable Details of the full range of settings and how to obtain them are given below fr Your car is programmed so that i your preferred automatic air con ditioning settings are called up when ever you unlock the car with your per sonal remote control key 4 AUTO program auro The AUTO program handles the setting of air distribution for you and also adapts your temperature pref erences to suit ambient conditions e g summer winter Fi You can have your car configured MAY so as to have the cooling function switched on automatically when the AUTO program is in use lt Individual air distribution WE You can adjust air distribution ES and override the AUTO program if you prefer this has no effect on automatic air supply Air flows to the windows F to the upper body area and to the footwell You can switch automatic air distribu tion on again by pressing the AUTO button Temperature m The displayed values are a guide to the actual interior temperature 22
162. ve the lever back to the right to position D The selector lever can only be moved from M S to the positions P R and N if it has first been moved back to D gt For rapid acceleration in the man ual shift mode for example when overtaking shift down manually or use kick down to shift to a lower gear 4 66 Automatic transmission with Steptronic Do not work in the engine com partment with the selector lever in a drive position otherwise the car could begin to move unexpectedly 4 Possible displays P RND SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 The selector lever position is displayed or if you are driving in manual mode the current gear is shown Shift electronics Prg The warning light comes on There is a defect in the trans mission system Avoid high loads All lever positions can still be selected but in the forward positions only certain gears are actually available when the car is driven Have the system checked as soon as possible For towing away tow starting and jump starting see page 151 ff Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Turn indicators headlight flasher 1 High beam headlights 2 Headlight flasher 3 Flashing turn indicators To indicate a turn briefly Move the lever lightly only as far as the first detent It will cancel when released M If the repeater light flashes and IL the relay ticks more rapidly than usual one of the car s flashing turn indi cators
163. y otherwise a load car gt Release the belt and insert the belt ried in the luggage compartment could tongue at the end of the belt into the slide forwards during heavy braking or adapter on the rear parcel shelf after a sudden movement of the steer ing wheel and endanger the car s occupants 4 There are lashing points at the inside corners of the luggage compartment to which a luggage compartment net or retaining straps can be attached when loads have to be secured See also under Loading page 108 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Ski bag Up to four pairs of standard skis or two snowboards can be carried safely and kept clean With the ski bag extended plus the available space in the luggage com partment you can carry skis up to 2 10 m 6 ft 10 in long However because of the narrowing of the ski bag only two pairs of skis longer than 2 10 m 6 ft 10 in can be carried ala MVG0S 780 Loading Cars without through loading system 1 Swing out the centre armrest detach the cover over the opening at the top it is secured by a burr fastener and place it on the armrest 2 Press the button accessible from inside the car see arrow 1 this will unlock the loading flap in the luggage compartment 3 Press the locking levers together see arrows 2 and swing the cover forwards 4 Lay out the ski bag between the front seats The zip fastener simplifies access to the con
164. y different factors such as driving style load road condition traffic density and flow weather tyre pressures etc Engine power output and road performance data are measured in the conditions laid down by EC Directive 80 1269 EEC or DIN 70020 with the car to standard specification This standard specifies the permitted tolerances Optional extras and additional equipment on the car may have quite a significant influence on both performance and fuel consumption since they usually affect the car s weight and cy value drag coefficient for instance roof rack wider tyres additional mirrors etc 325xi 330xi 330xd power can be tested only on a suitable dynamometer Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Dimensions 316i 318d Minor repairs Maintenance All dimensions in millimetres Minimum turning circle 10 5 m 34 ft 6 in MVTaA TFA 44 oO i Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG 162 Dimensions 318i 320i 3251 325xi 330i 330xi 320d 330d 330xd 1415 1434 1483 1481 1932 2725 4471 All dimensions in millimetres The values after the apply to the BMW 325xi 330xi 330xd Minimum turning circle 10 5 m 34 ft 6 in 10 9 m 35 ft 9 in MW are N Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 158 017 03 04 BMW AG Weights 316i 318i 320i 325i Kerb weight ready for road with 75 kg 165 Ib load fuel level 90

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