User manual BMW 2001 325CI

Contents From A to Z Owner's Manual for the Vehicle. With a quick reference guide for your convenience. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG BMW recommends Castrol 325Ci 330Ci Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Read this Owner's Manual to get summarized information, before you start out in your new BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. This manual also contains information on maintenance and care, designed to ensure your safety and the proper operation of your vehicle, and to maintain your vehicle's value. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: ­ New Vehicle Limited Warranty ­ Limited Warranty Rust Perforation ­ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty ­ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty ­ California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 4n Notes on the Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain only an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. The detailed table of contents immediately following the index is intended to arouse your curiosity about your BMW and stimulate you to read about it. Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is part of the vehicle. If you have any questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. Symbols used Indicates instructions or 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 enables 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. The individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any possible differences can easily be identified, since all optional accessories are marked with an asterisk *. If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Manual (car radio or telephone, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras. Identifies systems or components, which your BMW center can either activate or adapt to suit an individual driver's requirements ("Car Memory", "Key Memory"). Refer to page 59.< © 2000 BMW AG Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order no. 01 41 0 155 480 US English VIII/00 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling). Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 5n Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. 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 Manual. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 6n For your own safety Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels For your own safety, use genuine parts radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, containing up to and including and accessories approved by BMW. wheels, suspension components, brake 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight (i.e. 15 % When you purchase accessories tested dust shields, telephones (including operation of any portable cellular phone MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equiva- and approved by BMW and Original lent amount of co-solvent) will not void BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire from within the vehicle without using an the applicable warranties respecting the assurance that they have been thor- externally mounted antenna) or transceiver equipment (such as C.B., walkiedefects in materials or workmanship. oughly tested by BMW to ensure talkie, ham radio or similar) may cause Field experience has indicated signifioptimum performance when installed extensive damage to the vehicle, cant differences in fuel quality (volatility, on your vehicle. compromise its safety, interfere with composition, additives, for example) BMW warrants these parts to be free among gasolines offered for sale in the from defects in material and workman- the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited United States and Canada. The use of ship. Warranty. See your BMW center for poor quality fuels may result in driveBMW will not accept any liability for additional information.< ability, starting and stalling problems damage resulting from installation of especially under certain environmental parts and accessories not approved by Maintenance, replacement, or conditions, such as high ambient BMW. repair of the emission control temperature and high altitude. devices and systems may be performed BMW cannot test every product from Should you encounter driveability probother manufacturers to verify if it can be by any automotive repair establishment lems which you suspect could be used on a BMW safely and without risk or individual using any certified autorelated to the fuel you are using, we to either the vehicle, its operation, or its motive part.< recommend that you respond by occupants. switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories Symbol on vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult Failure to comply with these recomand other products approved by BMW, the relevant section of this mendations may result in unscheduled together with professional advice on maintenance. using these items, are available from all Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. Follow the relevant safety rules when BMW centers. you are handling gasoline.< Important safety information! Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 7n The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 8n Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 9n Owner service procedures Technology Repairs Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Advanced technology Technical data Data Index Car care Operation, care and maintenance Controls Controls and features Overview Overview Contents Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel (MFL) 24 Hazard warning flashers 25 Warning triangle 25 First-aid kit 25 Refueling 26 Fuel specifications 27 Tire inflation pressure 27 Opening and closing: Keys 32 Electronic vehicle immobilizer 33 Central locking system 34 Opening and closing ­ from the outside 34 Opening and closing ­ from the inside 38 Luggage compartment lid 39 Luggage compartment 40 Alarm system 42 Electric power windows 44 The manual convertible top 45 The fully automatic convertible top 48 Wind deflector 50 Adjusting: Seats 52 Seat and mirror memory 56 Steering wheel 57 Mirrors 57 Car Memory, Key Memory 59 Passenger safety systems: Safety belts 60 Airbags 61 Transporting children safely 64 Rollover protection system 67 Driving: Steering/Ignition lock 69 Starting the engine 69 Switching off the engine 70 Parking brake 71 Manual transmission 72 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher 76 Washer/Wiper system 76 Rear window defroster 78 Cruise control 79 Everything under control: Odometer 81 Tachometer 81 Energy Control 81 Fuel temperature gauge 82 Coolant temperature gauge 82 Service Interval Display 82 Check Control 83 Computer 83 Technology for driving comfort and safety: Park Distance Control (PDC) 87 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T) 88 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 89 Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 91 Controls and features Overview Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Contents 11n Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner 96 Automatic climate control 102 Seat heating 107 Interior convenience: Glove compartment 107 BMW Universal Transmitter 108 Storage facilities 110 Cellular phone 111 Ashtray, front 111 Cigarette lighter 112 Ashtray, rear 112 Loading and transporting: Ski bag 113 Cargo loading 114 Roof-mounted luggage rack for the hardtop 116 Operation, care and maintenance Controls and features Lamps: Side lamps/Low beams 93 Instrument panel lighting 93 High beams/Parking lamps 94 Fog lamps 94 Interior lamps 94 Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 120 Driving notes 121 Catalytic converter 121 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 122 Disc brakes 125 Brake system 126 Winter operation 127 Power steering 129 Cellular phone 129 Radio reception 129 Hardtop 130 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 132 Tire condition 132 Tire replacement 133 Tire rotation 134 Wheel and tire combinations 135 Winter tires 136 Snow chains 136 Approved wheel and tire specifications 137 Under the hood: Hood 140 Engine compartment 142 Washer fluids 144 Washer nozzles 144 Engine oil 145 Coolant 147 Brake fluid 148 Vehicle Identification Number 149 Care and maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System 150 Caring for your vehicle 151 Cleaning and care of the convertible top 157 Airbags 159 Vehicle storage 160 Laws and regulations: Technical modifications 161 California Proposition 65 Warning 161 ODB interface socket 162 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Contents Advanced technology Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 166 Windshield wiper blades 166 Lamps and bulbs 166 Changing a wheel 173 Battery 176 Fuses 179 Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filter 180 In case of electrical malfunction: Fuel filler door 180 Convertible top 181 Assistance, giving and receiving: Jump-starting 183 Towing the vehicle 184 Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) 188 Airbags 189 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 189 Radio reception 190 Safety belt tensioner 190 Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimming feature 191 Rain sensor 191 Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 192 Self-diagnostics 192 Rollover protection system 193 Xenon lamps 193 Technical data Engine data 196 Dimensions 197 Weights 198 Capacities 199 Electrical system 200 Drive belts 200 Repairs Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 13n Index Everything from A to Z 204 Owner service procedures 210 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 14n Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG 15n Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel (MFL) 24 Hazard warning flashers 25 Warning triangle 25 First-aid kit 25 Refueling 26 Fuel specifications 27 Tire inflation pressure 27 Owner service procedures Technology Repairs Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Advanced technology Technical data Data Index Overview Car care Operation, care and maintenance Controls Controls and features Overview Overview 16nCockpit 46cus030 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Cockpit 1 Side lamps/Low beams 93 2 d Turn signal indicator 76 > Parking lamps 94 > High beams 94 > Headlamp flasher 76 > Computer 83 3 Washer/Wiper system 76 4 Shift lever/Selector lever 72 For vehicles equipped with manual transmission: To shift into reverse, push the gear shift lever to the left, overcoming the slight resistance 5 Hazard warning flashers 25 7 Rear window defroster 78 8 Horn: the entire surface functions as the horn 9 Adjusting steering wheel 57 10 Fog lamps 94 6 Central locking system 34 17n Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 18nInstrument cluster 46cus002 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for fuel reserve 82 2 Turn signal indicator 23 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator lamp for: > Battery charge current 20 > High beams 23 > Engine oil pressure/Engine oil level 20, 22 5 Tachometer and Energy control 81 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge with "Coolant temperature too high" indicator 82 9 Program display for automatic transmission* 75 Indicator lamp for automatic transmission* 21, 75 10 Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* and ADB 22 11 Indicator for: > Odometer 81 > Trip odometer 81 > Clock 84 > Service Interval 82 Indicator for computer, operation using the turn signal lever, refer to page 83: 19n 14 Indicator and warning lamps (clockwise) for: > Front fog lamps 23 > Add washer fluid 22 > Coolant level 23 > Electronic Throttle Control (EML)* 23 > Service engine soon 22 You can display the outside temperature and distance driven in different units of measurement.< 7 Indicator and warning lamps (clockwise) for: > Clock > Parking brake/Brake hydraulic > Outside temperature system/Cornering Brake Control > Average fuel consumption (CBC)/DBC 20 > Range > Antilock Brake System (ABS) 22 > Average speed > Brake pads 22 12 Indicator for Check Control 83 > Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* 20, 22 13 Trip odometer, reset to zero 81 > Rollover protection system 67 > Airbags 21 > Adjust and lock backrest/Please fasten safety belts 21 > Cruise control 23 8 Set button for the clock 84 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 20nIndicator and warning lamps Red: stop immediately Battery charge q The battery is no longer being charged. There is a malfunction of the alternator V-belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center. If the V-belt is defective, do not continue driving, otherwise, the engine could be damaged due to overheating. If the V-belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.< Engine oil pressure q Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. Check the engine oil and top off as required. If the oil level is correct, please contact the nearest BMW center. Do not continue driving. If you do so, the engine could be damaged because of inadequate lubrication.< Tire Pressure Control (RDC) q In addition, an acoustic signal is sounded: a tire failure has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed immediately to stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake applications. Do not oversteer. For additional information, refer to page 91. Brake warning lamp q If the lamp comes on when the parking brake is not engaged: check the brake fluid level. Before driving further, be sure to read the notes on pages 126 and 148. Brake warning lamp for Canadian models. Technology that monitors itself Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by "q" are tested for proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time. If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started, or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 480 - © 08/00 BMW AG