User manual BMW 318D - 2003

handbook.book Page 1 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Owner's Handbook for Vehicle handbook.book Page 2 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM handbook.book Page 1 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 316i 318i 320i 323i 325xi 330i 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xd handbook.book Page 2 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM handbook.book Page 3 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 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 contains useful information on maintenance, to uphold both the car's operating safety and its full resale value. Supplementary information is to be found in other documents. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG handbook.book Page 4 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 4 Notes on this Owner's Handbook Symbols used Your own car We have tried to make all the information 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 important part of the vehicle. If you have any queries, BMW Service will be glad to advise you. Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. Marks the end of a specific item of information. Identifies optional extras or specific national-market items of equipment, and also accessories. Identifies systems or components which can be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements Car Memory, Key Memory, see page 54. However certain systems can only be activated or adjusted by BMW Service.< 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 specifications which you have not ordered. The differences can easily be identified by the asterisk shown against optional extras. If your BMW was supplied with equipment 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. © 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich/Germany Not to be reproduced, wholly or in part, without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. Order No. English/Thailand X/2002 Printed in Thailand Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. handbook.book Page 5 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 5 Status at time of printing For your own safety 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 legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Handbook. In cars with right-hand drive, some controls will be located differently from those illustrated in this Owner's Handbook.< Use only parts and accessory products which BMW has approved for your car. Parts and products which BMW has approved for your car have been checked 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 individual product of outside origin as to its suitability for use on BMW vehicles without safety risk. Nor can any such warranty be granted if an official inspection authority in your country has approved the product (for example by issuing a general operating permit), or if the German TÜV has approved it for use in this country. These agencies' tests cannot always take into account the full range of operating conditions applicable to BMW vehicles and may therefore be inadequate. In short, the functional efficiency or road safety of your BMW, and also its value, may be affected if its specification is altered by installing parts not approved for it. Original BMW parts and accessories, other BMW-approved products and competent advice on all related matters are obtainable from BMW Service.< Symbol on components and assemblies Recommends that you study the relevant section of this Owner's Handbook in connection with a particular part or assembly. handbook.book Page 6 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 6 handbook.book Page 7 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 7 Initial overview Overview Controls in detail Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Keywords Data Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index handbook.book Page 8 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Contents Cockpit 14 Instrument panel 16 Telltale and warning lights 18 Multifunctional steering wheel MFL* 21 Warning triangle* 22 First aid kit* 22 Refuelling 22 Fuel grade 23 Tyre pressures 24 Opening and closing: Keys 30 Central locking system 30 Opening and closing with the remote control 31 Opening and closing at the door lock 34 Opening and closing from inside 35 Luggage compartment lid 36 Luggage compartment 37 Alarm system* 38 Electric windows 40 Sliding/tilt sunroof* 41 Adjusting: Correct seated position 43 Seats 43 Seat adjustment, mechanical 44 Seat adjustment, electric* 45 Lumbar support* 45 Head restraints 46 Seat belts 46 Seat and mirror memory* 48 Seat heating* 49 Steering wheel 50 Mirrors 50 Safety systems: Airbags 52 Child safety 53 Car Memory, Key Memory 54 Driving: Ignition switch 56 Starting the engine 56 Stopping the engine 58 Handbrake 59 Manual transmission 59 Sequential manual gearbox SMG* BMW 325i, 330i 60 Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 63 Turn indicators/headlight flasher 66 Wipers/rain sensor* 66 Cruise control* 68 Everything under control: Odometer 70 Revolution counter 70 Energy control 70 Fuel gauge 71 Coolant thermometer 71 Service interval indicator 72 Check Control 73 Clock 74 On-board computer* 74 Initial overview Controls in detail handbook.book Page 9 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 9 Technical features for journey comfort and safety: Park Distance Control PDC* 76 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC+T 77 DSC* BMW 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 330i, 318d, 320d, 330d 79 DSC BMW 325xi, 330xi, 330xd 81 Hill Descent Control HDC BMW 325xi, 330xi, 330xd 83 Tyre pressure control (RDC)* 84 Lights: Side lights/low-beam headlights 86 Instrument lighting 87 Headlight beam angle adjustment 87 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 Operation, maintenance Controls in detail Practical interior equipment: Glove box 99 Hi-fi system* 99 Storage compartments 100 Car phone* 101 Ashtray, front* 102 Ashtray, rear* 103 Loading and load-carrying: Through-loading system* 104 Ski bag* 105 Loading 106 Roof rack* 108 Towing a trailer 108 Driving precautions: Running in 114 Driving hints 114 Anti-lock Brake System ABS 115 Brakes 115 Wheels and tyres: Tyre pressures 117 Condition of tyres 117 New tyres 118 Wheel and tyre combinations 119 Winter tyres 119 In the engine compartment: Engine compartment lid 121 Essentials inside the engine compartment 122 Washer fluid 124 Engine oil 124 Coolant 126 Brake fluid 127 Maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System 128 Laws and regulations: Rule of the road 129 OBD socket 129 Technical modifications 130 handbook.book Page 10 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Replacing parts: Toolkit 134 Wiper blades 134 Lights and bulbs 134 Wheel-changing 139 Safety tyres* 142 Lockable wheel studs* 143 Battery 144 Fuses 144 Mutual aid: Mobile Service 145 Starting with a flat battery 145 Tow-starting, towing away 147 Engine data 152 Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/CO emissions 153 Dimensions BMW 316i, 318d 155 Dimensions BMW 318i, 320i, 323i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 320d, 330d, 330xd 156 Weights 157 Performance 161 Filling capacities 163 Technical data Minor repairs Index From A to Z 166 handbook.book Page 11 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 11 handbook.book Page 12 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 12 handbook.book Page 13 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 13 Initial overview Overview Controls in detail Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Keywords Data Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index handbook.book Page 14 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 14 Cockpit handbook.book Page 15 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Cockpit 1 Side lights/low-beam headlights 86 2 > Flashing turn indicators 66 > Parking lights 88 > High-beam headlights 88 > Headlight flasher 66 > On-board computer 74 3 Wipers/rain sensor 66 4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Central locking system 30 6 Heated rear window 92, 97 7 Horn, entire surface 8 Adjusting steering wheel 50 9 Rear fog light 88 10 Fog lights 88 15 Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook.book Page 16 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 16 Instrument panel handbook.book Page 17 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Instrument panel 1 Fuel gauge 71 2 Flashing turn indicator repeaters 20 3 Speedometer 4 Telltale and warning lights 18 to 20 5 Revolution counter and energy control 70 6 Coolant thermometer 71 7 Telltale and warning lights 18 to 20 8 Adjusting knob for > Time 74 > Service interval indicator 72 > Outside temperature display 75 9 Selector lever and program indicator for automatic transmission/sequential manual gearbox SMG 19, 62, 65 10 Display for > Trip meter/distance recorder 70 > Clock 74 > Service interval 72 > On-board computer 74 11 Display for Check Control 73 12 Trip distance control zeroing 70 13 Telltale and warning lights 18 to 20 17 Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook.book Page 18 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 18 Telltale and warning lights Technical equipment that monitors itself The function of telltale and warning lights marked G 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 light 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 Engine oil pressure G Stop immediately and switch off the engine. Check engine oil level and top up if necessary. If the oil level is correct: consult the nearest BMW Service. Do not continue the journey, as the engine may otherwise be damaged by inadequate lubrication.< Brake warning light G Comes on even though the handbrake has been released: check brake fluid level. Be sure to read the instructions on pages 115 and 127 before resuming your journey. Tyre pressure control (RDC) G In addition a warning signal is heard: the tyre is punctured or otherwise damaged. Immediately reduce speed ready to stop, avoiding any pronounced braking and steering manoeuvres while doing so. For more information, see page 84 Red and yellow: drive on, but exercise restraint If the brake warning light comes on together with the yellow telltale lights for ABS G and ASC+T/DSC: The complete regulating system for ABS, CBC, ASC+T/DSC and ADB/ADB-X/DBC has failed. Drive with care, looking at the traffic situation well ahead, and avoid heavy brake applications. Have the system checked as soon as possible by BMW Service. For more information, see page 77 ff Red: as an important reminder Battery charge current G The battery is not charging. There is a defect at the V-belt for the alternator or in the alternator's charging circuit. Consult the nearest BMW Service. If the V-belt is defective, do not continue the journey, otherwise the engine may overheat and be damaged. A defective V-belt also means more effort than usual is required to turn the steering wheel.< Brake warning light The light is on while the handbrake 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 G Depending on version, accompanied by an acoustic signal. Comes on for several seconds or, on certain versions, until the seat belt is worn. For more information on seat belts, see page 46 handbook.book Page 19 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Telltale and warning lights Airbags G Please arrange for the problem to be examined by BMW Service. For more information, see page 52 Orange: take car to nearest BMW Service 19 Engine oil level 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 124 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC+T/Dynamic Stability Control DSC G If the telltale light flashes: The system is active, and regulates tractive and braking forces. Telltale light remains permanently on: ASC+T has been switched off at the button and ADB is ready, or DSC is switched off at the button and DTC is ready. Please consult the nearest BMW Service if a fault occurs. For more information, see page 77 ff BMW 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. Please consult the nearest BMW Service. For more information, see page 77 ff Yellow: have a check performed soon Engine oil level If light comes on during journey: 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 oil. For more information, see page 124 Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Brake pads G Check the condition of your brake pads. Automatic transmission/sequenFor more information, see page 59 tial manual gearbox A fault has caused the transmisTyre pressure control (RDC) G sion to switch to the emergency-run Check tyre pressures, see program. Please consult the nearest pages 24, 84 BMW Service. For more information, see pages 60, 63 Overview handbook.book Page 20 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 20 Telltale and warning lights Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC+T/Dynamic Stability Control DSC and brake warning light G Telltale lights remain permanently on: ASC+T/ADB or DSC/DTC, as applicable, have been switched off at the button, or are defective. Please consult the nearest BMW Service. For more information, see page 77 ff BMW 325xi, 330xi, 330xd: DSC and ADB-X are defective. ADB-X cannot be switched off. Please consult the nearest BMW Service. For more information, see page 81 Dynamic Brake Control DBC G Fault in the DBC system. Normal brake action is not affected (no restrictions). Have the failed system repaired by BMW Service. For more information, see page 115 Add washer fluid The washer fluid level is too low; have it topped up at the next opportunity. For more information, see page 124 Engine G Exhaust emission values have deteriorated. Please arrange for the problem to be examined by BMW Service. Engine electronics G Fault in the engine electronics. You can continue to drive, but engine power is cut back and engine speed is reduced. Please arrange for the problem to be examined by BMW Service. Green: for your information Flashing turn indicator These flash when turn indicators are in use, including trailer flashers if trailer is being towed. Rapid flashing: the system has a fault. For more information, see page 66 Cruise control Comes on when the system is switched on: ready to operate using the multifunctional steering wheel. Digital Diesel Electronics DDE G For more information, see page 68 If light comes on during journey: Fog lights please arrange for the problem Comes on when fog lights are in to be examined by BMW Service. use. Add coolant For more information, see page 88 The coolant level is too low; top it up at the earliest opportunity. Blue: for your information For more information, see page 126 High-beam headlights Comes on when the high headYellow: for your information light beams are in use or the Rear fog light headlight flasher is used. Comes on when rear fog light is For more information, see pages 66, 88 in use. For more information, see page 88 Diesel engine preheat G Do not start the engine until the light has gone out. For more information, see page 57 handbook.book Page 21 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Multifunctional steering wheel M.L* Integrated into the multifunctional steering wheel are buttons to permit the following functions to be performed quickly and without the driver's attention being distracted from the traffic: Forward: 21 > Radio Press briefly: search for transmitter in FM waveband Hold down longer: station search > CD/MD Press briefly: skip to next track Hold down longer: search for track > Cassette Press briefly: skip to next track or stop fast forward Hold down longer: fast forward > Telephone Browse directory of names. Cruise control: memorise and accelerate (+), decelerate and memorise () The systems in question must be switched on before they can be controlled using the multifunctional steering wheel.< Press briefly: accept call, start to dial, terminate call. Hold down longer: switch voice input on and off. Back: same functions as forward. Volume. Cruise control: call up. Keywords Data Switch between telephone and radio, cassette, CD or MD. Minor repairs Maintenance Controls > Various audio functions > Cruise control > Some telephone functions > Voice input system. Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deactivate. Overview handbook.book Page 22 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 22 Warning triangle* .irst aid kit* Refuelling The warning triangle is stored at the left in a compartment of the luggage compartment. Please note that you may be required by law to carry a warning triangle in the car.< The first aid kit is under the front passenger's seat. To open: pull the handle and swing the lid down. To close: swing the lid up. Certain items in the first aid kit have a limited useful life. Check the expiry dates of the various items regularly and renew them in good time: the items are available in any chemist. Comply with legal requirements concerning the need to carry a first aid kit in the car.< Fuel filler flap Lightly press the rear edge to open or close the fuel filler flap. The fuel filler flap can be released manually if a fault occurs in the electrical system: Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol in the right-hand side panel of the luggage compartment. Note the safety precautions displayed at garages and filling stations when handling fuel.< handbook.book Page 23 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Refuelling Closing the fuel filler cap: Place the cap in position and turn it clockwise until it closes with a clearly audible click bayonet lock. Fuel tank capacity: approx. 63 litres (13.9 gal), including a reserve of approximately 8 litres (1.8 gal). .uel grade Unleaded fuel 23 The engine runs only on unleaded petrol, which can also be sulphur-free. Since the engines have a knock control function, they can run on different grades of petrol. The engine of your BMW is designed to run on: > Super Plus/premium plus petrol octane number 98 RON. Simple and environmentally friendly Run the engine on this petrol by preference, in order to achieve rated performance and petrol consumption. You can also run the engine on: Place the screw cap in the holder, see arrow, on the flap. When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into the filler neck. If the filler nozzle is raised during refuelling, > Premium-grade unleaded petrol octane number 95 RON. This fuel is also known as: DIN EN 228 or Euro-Super. The minimum grade is: > the supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely > fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less effectively. If the pump nozzle has been operated correctly, the fuel tank will be full when the fuel supply is shut off for the first time. In order to avoid damaging the catalytic converter, do not run the fuel tank dry.< > Regular-grade unleaded petrol octane number 91 RON. Never use petrol containing lead if the car is equipped with a catalytic converter, otherwise the oxygen sensor (lambda probe) and the converter will be damaged beyond repair.< Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook.book Page 24 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 24 .uel grade National-market specification for leaded fuel* 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.< Tyre pressures in bar gauge pressure are shown on the driver's door post (visible when the door is open). Checking tyre pressures Make sure that only approved tyres are fitted In addition to the fuel grades listed above, you can also fill the tank with leaded petrol. The minimum approved grade is 91 RON. Diesel engine > Diesel oil to DIN EN 590 standard. Do not use rapeseed oil methylester (RME) or bio-diesel or you will risk damaging the engine.< Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine operates 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 equipment to prevent the fuel from solidifying during operation. Additives are not approved, because their use could result in damage to the engine.< All pressures are listed in bar (gauge pressure), with the equivalents in kPa and pounds per square inch, for tyres at ambient temperature, see tyre-pressure table below. When towing a trailer, always use the values for the higher load. Cars with tyre pressure control (RDC): After correcting the tyre pressure, reactivate the system; see page 84. 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, higher tyre pressures may be needed. handbook.book Page 25 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Tyre pressures BMW Tyres 25 Pressures in bar/kPa/psi 316i 318d 318i All summer tyres All winter tyres All summer tyres All winter tyres 320i All summer tyres All winter tyres 320d All summer tyres except 205/50 R 17 extra load All winter tyres and the summer tyres 205/50 R 17 extra load 323i 325xi All summer tyres except 205/50 R 17 extra load All winter tyres and the summer tyres 205/50 R 17 extra load 1.9/190/28 2.1/210/30 2.0/200/29 2.2/220/32 2.1/210/30 2.3/230/33 2.0/200/29 2.2/220/32 2.2/220/32 2.4/240/35 2.2/220/32 2.4/240/35 2.3/230/33 2.5/250/36 2.5/250/36 2.7/270/39 2.4/240/35 2.6/260/38 2.6/260/38 2.8/280/41 2.2/220/32 2.4/240/35 2.3/230/33 2.5/250/36 2.5/250/36 2.7/270/39 2.4/240/35 2.6/260/38 2.6/260/38 2.8/280/41 2.7/270/39 2.9/290/42 2.8/280/41 3.0/300/44 3.0/300/44 3.2/320/46 2.9/290/42 3. /310/45 1 3. /310/45 1 3.3/330/48 Keywords Data All-year tyres should be inflated to the same pressures as summer tyres. BMW 316i, 318d: the specified tyre pressures for summer and winter tyres 205/50 R 17 extra load are higher by 0.2 bar/20 kPa/3 psi. BMW 323i, 325xi: when 225/40 R 18 tyres are fitted (front), specified tyre pressures are higher by 0.2 bar/20 kPa/3 psi. Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook.book Page 26 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 26 Tyre pressures BMW Tyres Pressures in bar/kPa/psi 330i 330xi 225/45 R 17 225/45 R 17 and 245/40 R 17 225/45 R 17 M+S 205/50 R 17 extra load 205/50 R 17 M+S extra load 225/40 R 18 and 255/35 R 18 330d 225/45 R 17 225/45 R 17 and 245/40 R 17 All winter tyres and the following summer tyres 205/50 R 17 extra load, 225/40 R 18 and 255/35 R 18 330xd 225/45 R 17 225/45 R 17 and 245/40 R 17 All winter tyres and the following summer tyres 205/50 R 17 extra load, 225/40 R 18 and 255/35 R 18 All Compact spare wheel 2.2/220/32 2.7/270/39 2.7/270/39 3.2/320/46 2.4/240/35 2.9/290/42 2.9/290/42 3.4/340/49 2.2/220/32 2.4/240/35 2.6/260/38 2.8/280/41 2.5/250/36 2.7/270/39 3.0/300/44 3.2/320/46 2.3/230/33 2.5/250/36 2.5/250/36 2.7/270/39 3.0/300/44 2.7/270/39 2.5/250/36 3.2/320/46 4.2/420/61 All-year tyres should be inflated to the same pressures as summer tyres. BMW 330xi: if the car is partly loaded with up to 4 occupants, increase the pressures of the front tyres by 0.2 bar/20 kPa/3 psi. handbook.book Page 27 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 27 Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook.book Page 28 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 28 handbook.book Page 29 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 29 Initial overview Overview Controls in detail Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Keywords Data Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index handbook.book Page 30 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Opening and closing 30 Keys 2 Spare key to be kept in a safe place, for instance in a purse or wallet. This key is not intended for regular use 3 Door and ignition key this key does not open the lock of the glove box: this can be useful for instance at a hotel or restaurant with car parking service Central locking system The principle The central locking becomes active when the driver's door is closed. The following are locked and unlocked together: > Doors > Luggage compartment lid > Tank flap. The central locking system can be operated > from outside the car with the remote The key set 1 Master keys with remote control determine the functions of Key Memory, see page 54. You can also use the coloured adhesive labels you received with the car as identifiers for the keys Each master key incorporates a long-life battery which is automatically recharged in the ignition switch during the journey. You should, therefore, use the master keys not normally in use to drive the car on a lengthy trip once a year or so, in order to recharge their batteries.< control or at the lock of the driver's door > from inside, using the button provided. Operating the central locking system from inside the car does not lock the fuel filler flap, see page 35. If it is operated 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 is also activated or deactivated. In the event of an accident, the central locking system is released automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and the interior light are switched on. handbook.book Page 31 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Opening and closing with the remote control The principle 31 3 Opening luggage compartment lid You can arrange for a signal to be provided as confirmation that the car has been locked correctly.< Master key with remote control Keywords 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.< Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls If the remote control is unable to lock the car, this means that the The remote control is an extremely conbattery in the key is discharged. You venient way to lock and unlock your should use the master key in question car. There are also two additional functo drive the car on a lengthy trip in order tions: to recharge its battery. > Switch on interior light, see page 32 Prevent unauthorised use of the remote This function can help you locate control, for example by handing over your car if you have parked in a large only the door and ignition key or the underground garage, for example spare key to hotel staff, for example. > Open luggage compartment lid, see In the event of faults, contact BMW page 32 Service, which can also supply replaceOpens slightly regardless of whether ment keys.< 1 Unlocking, convenient opening and the lid was previously locked or deactivating the alarm system unlocked. 2 Locking and deadlocking, activating When the car is locked/unlocked, the the alarm system, convenient locking, anti-theft system is activated/deactiswitching on interior lights, deactivatvated at the same time, the alarm sysing tilt sensor and movement detectem switched on/off, and the interior tor light switched on or off, accordingly. Overview handbook.book Page 32 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 32 Opening and closing with the remote control On certain national market versions, the alarm system can only be operated from the remote control. On these cars, unlocking at the door lock triggers the alarm. To switch off the alarm: Convenient opening You can arrange for a signal to be provided as confirmation that the car has been locked correctly.< Cars with alarm system, see page 38: if convenient closure is interrupted, unlock the car and then repeat the convenient closure procedure. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector are not armed unless you do this.< Switching on interior light Hold down the button. The power windows and electric sliding/tilt sunroof will open. Locking and deadlocking Press the button unlock or turn the ignition key to position 1. For further details on the alarm system, see page 38ff.< Unlocking Press button. Do not lock the vehicle with the remote control if there is someone inside, because the doors cannot subsequently be unlocked from inside.< Convenient closure Press button. On certain national-market versions, press the button twice, the first time to unlock the driver's door, the second time to release the remaining locks.< If you wish, you can have this special arrangement programmed for each specific remote control.< Press the button with the car locked. To switch off the tilt alarm sensor* and interior movement detector* Hold down the button. The power windows and electric sliding/tilt sunroof close. Watch the closing movement to ensure that no-one is trapped. The closing procedure is interrupted as soon as the button is released.< Press the button again immediately after locking the car. For more information, see page 39. Opening luggage compartment lid Press button. handbook.book Page 33 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Opening and closing with the remote control The luggage compartment lid opens slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. Before and after every journey, make sure that the luggage compartment lid has not been opened accidentally.< Interference 33 Systems or devices in the vicinity of the car can interfere with remote control. If this happens, you can open and close the car by inserting a master key in the door lock or the lock of the luggage compartment lid. Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook.book Page 34 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 34 Opening and closing at the door lock On certain national market versions, the alarm system can only be operated from the remote control. On these cars, unlocking at the door lock triggers the alarm. To switch off the alarm: By turning the key to the limit positions in the door lock, you can lock and unlock the driver's door. Press the button unlock or turn the ignition key to position 1. For further details on the alarm system, see page 38.< Do not lock the car if there is someone inside, because the doors cannot be unlocked from inside.< You can arrange for a signal to be provided as confirmation that the car has been locked correctly.< Convenient operation The electric windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof can also be operated at the door lock. > To open: when the door is closed, turn the key in the door lock to the release position and hold it there > 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.< Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction handbook.book Page 35 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Opening and closing from inside Locking 35 central locking button, or > press the door safety buttons down. To avoid being shut out of the car accidentally, 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.< This button is used to operate the central 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. If you wish, the central locking 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.< Unlocking and opening > Either use the central locking button to unlock all doors at once, then pull the door handle above the armrest, or > pull the door handle out twice at any door: the first pull will unlock the door, the second pull will open it. Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview > Either lock all doors by pressing the handbook.book Page 36 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 36 Luggage compartment lid Lock Locking separately Opening from outside Only the master keys fit the lock of the luggage compartment lid, see page 30. Turn the master key to the right past the Press the button in the strip handle, see pressure point and take it out when hor- arrow: the luggage compartment lid will izontal. open slightly. This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system. If you then hand over only door and ignition key, the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened, see page 30. This extra security can be useful, for instance, when arriving at a hotel. When the lid is open, the luggage compartment 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. handbook.book Page 37 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Luggage compartment lid If it is necessary to travel with the luggage compartment lid open, observe the following precautions: 1. Close all windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof 2. Set the air conditioning system or automatic air conditioning to a high rate of air flow, see page 90 or 94, as appropriate. Luggage compartment 37 To close Floor panel Recessed handles in the luggage compartment lid lining, see arrows, make it easier to pull the lid down when closing it. To avoid injuries, as with any closing process, ensure that the closing zone of the luggage compartment lid is unobstructed.< Keep the luggage compartment lid closed at all times when the car is being driven, to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the car.< To raise the floor panel, lift it at the ring and secure it with the flap to the rubber seal on the rain gutter, see arrow. Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook.book Page 38 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 38 Luggage compartment Alarm system* The principle The alarm system is triggered: > If a door, the engine compartment or the luggage compartment lid are opened > If there is any movement inside the car interior movement detector > If the car's inclination changes, for instance if it is jacked up to remove a wheel or if it is towed away > If the power supply from the battery is interrupted. Floor mat Even if the alarm system has been activated, you can open the luggage compartment lid by pressing the button on the remote control, see page 32. As soon as you reclose the lid, the luggage compartment is again protected by the alarm system. On certain national market versions, the alarm system can only be operated from the remote control. Unlocking these cars at the door lock triggers off the alarm. To switch off the alarm: You can turn the floor mat over if necessary, 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 load area to which a load area net* or retaining straps can be attached when loads have to be secured. See also under Loading, page 106. Depending on the national-market version of the car, the alarm system indicates unauthorised entry or tampering in different ways: > 30-second acoustic alarm > Hazard warning flashers switched on for approximately 5 minutes. Activating and deactivating Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, whether at the driver's door lock or with the remote control, the alarm system is activated or deactivated at the same time. You can arrange for several signals to be provided as confirmation that the alarm has been activated or deactivated.< Press the button unlock or turn the ignition key to position 1. For further details on the alarm system, see page 38.< handbook.book Page 39 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Alarm system* tivated: an attempt was made to tamper with the car. After the alarm has stopped, the telltale light once again flashes continuously. Avoiding false alarms 39 However, switch the interior movement detector off (see Avoiding false alarms) if > children or animals remain in the car > windows or the sunroof are to remain open. Alarm system telltale light > The telltale light below the inside mirror flashes at a steady rate: the system is activated > If the telltale light flashes when the system is being activated: doors, engine compartment or luggage compartment lid are not properly 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 > If the telltale light goes out when the system is deactivated: no attempt was made to tamper with the car during your absence > If the telltale light flashes for 10 seconds when the system is deacPerform the locking (activating) operation twice, by pressing the button on the remote control twice in succession or turning the key twice to the locking position. The telltale light comes on briefly, then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector are then switched off until the system is deactivated again. Interior movement detector Keywords Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly, the windows and sunroof must be closed. Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together. This avoids false alarms, for example due to the movements which occur if your car is in an elevator garage or on a train: The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector will be switched off inadvertently if the convenient closure movement of the windows and sunroof is interrupted within the first 10 seconds and restarted. In this case the complete system must be deactivated and reactivated.< Overview handbook.book Page 40 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 40 Electric windows After the ignition is switched off: you can still operate the electric windows for up to 15 minutes, unless a front door was opened and closed in the meantime. When leaving the car, always take out the ignition key and close the doors, so that children cannot operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.< Opening and closing windows From ignition key position 1 > Press the switch as far as the detent point: the window continues to move down for as long as the switch is operated > Press the switch beyond the detent point: the window will move automatically. 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. For convenient opening and closure by the remote control or door lock, see pages 32 and page 34. Protective function There is a contact strip on the inside along the top edge of each window frame. If the contact strip is compressed as the window closes, the closing action is interrupted immediately and the window reopens slightly. Despite this protective function, 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 protective function can be overridden by pulling the switch past the stop and holding it down.< Safety switch* This prevents the electric rear side windows from being opened and closed at the switches on the rear doors, for instance by children. Always press the childproof safety switch when children are on the rear seat. Careless closure of electric windows can cause injury.< handbook.book Page 41 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Sliding/tilt sunroof* Always close the sliding/tilt sunroof carefully, so that injuries are avoided. When leaving the car, always take out the ignition key and close the doors, so that children cannot operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.< Do not force the deflector closed when the roof is raised, as this would damage the actuating mechanism.< 41 Automatic opening and closing Raising opening closing Press the switch beyond the initial detent position: the roof panel will move to the limit of its travel. Touching the switch again halts the movement immediately. Protective function From ignition key position 1 You can operate the electric sunroof for up to 15 minutes after switching off the ignition, unless a front door was opened and closed in the meantime. Raising/opening/closing: press down the switch and/or slide it in the desired direction to the detent position. If you briefly press the switch in the "Raise" direction when the sunroof is open, the sunroof moves to the "Raised" limit position. The deflector is pushed back slightly as the roof panel rises, and moves with the panel as it opens. If the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters resistance > when closing from the raised position > when closing from approximately the half-closed position the closing operation is interrupted and the roof reopens slightly. Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls For convenient opening and closure by the door lock or remote control, see pages 32 and page 34. Overview handbook.book Page 42 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 42 Sliding/tilt sunroof* Despite this protective function, check that the roof panel can close without obstruction, since in extreme cases, e.g. with very thin objects, the closing force limiter may not trip reliably. To deactivate this protective function, press the switch beyond its normal operating point and hold it down.< Operate manually If there is an electrical defect, the sliding/tilt sunroof can be operated manually. 1. Take out the interior light, reach into the aperture and press out the cover 2. Use the Allen key from the car's toolkit, see page 134, to move the sliding/tilt sunroof in the required direction. handbook.book Page 43 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Adjusting Correct seated position You have to be comfortably seated in order to enjoy relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In conjunction with the seat belts and the airbags, a correct seating position enhances passive safety for the occupants if the car is involved in an accident. Comply with the following instructions in order not to detract from the protective capabilities of the car's safety systems. Seat belts must sit right Seats Before adjusting 43 Never restrain more than one person with each seat belt; do not 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 Additional information on safety for chil- not run across the wearer's neck, nor dren: see page 53. should it be trapped or abraded by coming into contact with sharp edges Correct seated position with or objects. If possible, avoid bulky clothing and take up slack in the lap airbags belt frequently by pulling up the diagoKeep back from the airbags. nal (shoulder) section. In the event of a Always hold the steering wheel by head-on collision, the lap belt could its rim to minimise the risk of injuries to otherwise slide over the hips and injure the hands and arms if the airbag is trigthe lower part of the body. In addition, gered. Do not interpose any other perthe restraining effect is reduced if the son, animals or objects between the seat belt is slack against the wearer's airbags and the seated person. Do not body. Pregnant women should also use the cover of the front airbag on the wear the seat belt, making sure that the passenger side as a storage tray, and lap strap is well down on the hips and do not permit the front-seat passenger does not press on the abdominal region to travel with their feet or legs on this of the body.< cover.< See page 52 for details of the locations of the airbags and for other important information. See page 46 for instructions on operating the belt buckles. Adjusting the seats > Mechanically adjustable seats, see page 44 > Electrically adjustable seats, see page 45 > Head restraints, see page 46. Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls 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.< Overview handbook.book Page 44 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 44 Seat adjustment, mechanical Adjusting the seat 1 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 2 Height Pull up the lever and apply your weight to the seat or allow it to rise 3 Seat back Pull the lever and either apply your weight to the backrest or lean forward to relieve it of load 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 support's position to suit your requirements handbook.book Page 45 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Seat adjustment, electric* Lumbar support* 45 Adjusting the seat Adjusting 1 Angle 2 Forward/back 3 Height 4 Seat back The head restraint is manually adjustable, see page 46. If you have BMW sport seats fitted in your car, you can also manually adjust the seat base angle and the thigh support, see page 44. Comply with the adjusting instructions on page 43, or there may be a risk to your personal safety.< The seat back contour can be altered to provide more support to the curved (lumbar) section of the spine. The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal column are supported, to encourage an upright but relaxed seated position. > Push the switch forward or back to increase or reduce the curvature of the support > Press the switch at top or bottom: the curvature is increased at the top or bottom. Keywords Data