User manual BMW SERIE 3 COUPE 2004

Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG 325Ci 330Ci Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 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. Therefore, we have one request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical features. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supplemental manuals. 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. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG 4 Notes About this 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 an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. 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 an important part of the vehicle. Additional sources of information If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. You can find more information about BMW, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.bmw.com. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. Contains information that 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. Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras when available. Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 60. Identifies functions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed either by yourself or by your BMW center. © 2003 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 157 593 US English VIII/03 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Notes Your 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 that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. You can easily identify any differences with the aid of the asterisk used to identify all optional equipment and accessories. If your BMW features equipment such as a car radio or telephone, which is not described in this Owner's Manual, Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well. 5 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, the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those in your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be recognized on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual. For your own safety Fuels Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight ­ that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent ­ will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality ­ volatility, composition, additives, etc. among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey all applicable safety rules when you are handling gasoline.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG 6 Notes Maintenance and repair wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones ­ including Advanced technology, e.g. the Important safety information! use of modern materials and highFor your own safety, use genuine operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an performance electronics, requires spe- parts and accessories approved by externally mounted antenna ­ or transcially adapted maintenance and repair BMW. methods. Therefore, only have correWhen you purchase accessories tested ceiver equipment such as a CB, walkietalkie, ham radio or similar, may cause sponding work on your BMW carried and approved by BMW and Original out by a BMW center or a workshop BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire extensive damage to the vehicle, comthat works according to BMW repair the assurance that they have been thor- promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the procedures with correspondingly oughly tested by BMW to ensure optivalidity of the BMW Limited Warranty. trained personnel. If work is carried out mum performance when installed on Contact your BMW center for additional improperly there is a danger of conseyour vehicle. information. quential damage and the related safety BMW warrants these parts to be free risks.< from defects in material and workman- Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment ship. with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to BMW will not accept any liability for the Owner's Manual for more details.< damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by Maintenance, replacement, or BMW. repair of the emission control BMW cannot test every product made devices and systems may be performed by other manufacturers to ascertain by any automotive repair establishment whether it can be used on a BMW or individual using any certified autosafely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. motive part.< Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, Symbol on vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult together with professional advice on the relevant section of this using these items, are available from all Owner's Manual for information on a BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW particular part or assembly. approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, Parts and accessories Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Notes Service and warranty This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty 7 Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a > Federal Emissions Performance War- group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, ranty NHTSA cannot become involved in indi> California Emission Control System vidual problems between you, your Limited Warranty. dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. Detailed information about these warTo contact NHTSA, you may either call ranties is listed in the Service and Warthe Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at ranty Information Booklet for US mod1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in the els or in the Warranty and Service Washington, D.C. area, or write to: Guide Booklet for Canadian models. 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 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Contents Controls and features About this Owner's Manual 4 Additional sources of information 4 Symbols used 4 Your individual vehicle 5 Status at time of printing 5 For your own safety 5 Symbol on vehicle parts 6 Service and warranty 7 Reporting safety defects 7 Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 16 Indicator and warning lamps 18 Buttons in steering wheel* 21 Hazard warning triangle* 22 First-aid kit* 22 Refueling 23 Fuel specifications 24 Tire inflation pressure 24 Opening and closing: Keys 30 Central locking system 30 Opening and closing ­ via the remote control 31 Opening and closing ­ via the door lock 33 Opening and closing ­ from the inside 34 Luggage compartment lid 35 Luggage compartment 37 Alarm system* 38 Electric power windows 40 Glass sunroof, electric* 41 Adjustments: Safe seating position 43 Seats 44 Manual seat adjustment 44 Power seat adjustment* 46 Lumbar support* 46 Head restraints 47 Entering the rear 47 Safety belts 48 Seat and mirror memory* 49 Seat heating* 50 Steering wheel 51 Mirrors 51 Overview Notes Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Contents Controls and features Passenger safety systems: Airbags 53 Transporting children safely 56 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 60 Driving: Ignition lock 61 Starting the engine 61 Switching off the engine 63 Parking brake 63 Manual transmission 64 Sequential manual gearbox SMG* 65 Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 69 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher 72 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor* 73 Cruise control* 74 Everything under control: Odometer 76 Tachometer 76 Energy control 76 Fuel gauge 77 Engine coolant temperature gauge 77 Service interval display 78 Check Control 78 Clock 79 Computer 80 Technology for safety and driving convenience: Park Distance Control (PDC)* 82 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 83 Flat Tire Monitor* 84 Brake force display 86 Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams 87 Adaptive headlights* 88 Instrument lighting 88 High beams/Standing lamps 89 Fog lamps 89 Interior lamps 90 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioning 92 Automatic climate control* 96 Roller sun blind* 100 Interior conveniences: Premium sound system* 101 Glove compartment 101 Storage compartments 102 Cellular phone* 103 Ashtray, front* 104 Ashtray, rear* 104 Clothes hooks 105 Loading and transporting: Through-loading system 106 Ski bag* 107 Cargo loading 108 Roof-mounted luggage rack* 110 9 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Contents Owner service procedures Operation, maintenance Technical data Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 114 General driving notes 115 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 115 Brake system 116 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 117 Tire condition 117 Tire replacement 118 Wheel and tire combinations 120 Winter tires 120 In the engine compartment: Hood 122 Engine compartment essentials 124 Washer fluids 126 Engine oil 126 Coolant 128 Brake fluid 128 Maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System 130 Laws and regulations: California Proposition 65 warning 132 OBD interface socket 132 Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 136 Windshield wiper blades 136 Lamps and bulbs 137 Changing a wheel 141 Run Flat tires* 144 Battery 145 Fuses 145 Giving and receiving assistance: Receiving assistance 146 Jump-starting 147 Towing the vehicle 148 Engine data 154 Dimensions 155 Weights 156 Capacities 157 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Contents Index Everything from A to Z 160 11 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG 12 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG 13 Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Maintenance Operation, maintenance 14 Cockpit Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Cockpit 1 Parking lamps/Low beams 87 2 > Turn signal indicators 72 > Standing lamps 89 > High beams 89 > Headlamp flasher 72 > Computer 80 3 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor 73 4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Central locking system 30 6 > Initiating an emergency call 146 > Mobile Service 146 7 Rear window defroster 94, 99 8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 51 10 Fog lamps 89 15 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 16 Instrument cluster Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 77 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 20 5 Tachometer and Energy Control 76 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 77 7 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 20 8 Control button for the clock 79 9 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission/sequential manual gearbox SMG 19, 67, 71 10 Display for > Trip odometer/Odometer 76 > Clock 79 > Service interval 78 > Computer 80 11 Check Control 78 12 Trip odometer, reset to zero 76 13 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 20 2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 20 17 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 18 Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by 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. Engine oil pressure Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off engine. Check the engine oil level and top off as required. If the oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center. Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously Red: stop immediately Battery charge current The battery is no longer being charged. Indicates a defective alternator drive belt or a problem with the alternator's charge circuit. Please contact the nearest BMW center. If the drive belt is defective, stop and switch off the engine immediately to prevent overheating and serious engine damage. If the drive belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.< The brake warning lamp comes on together with the yellow indicator lamps for ABS and DSC: The entire ABS, CBC and DSC control system has failed. ConDo not continue driving, as the tinue driving cautiously and engine could sustain serious damdefensively. Avoid hard brake age from inadequate lubrication.< applications. Please have the system checked by your BMW center as soon Brake warning lamp as possible. If the lamp comes on when the Additional information beginning on parking brake is not engaged: page 83 check the brake fluid level. Before drivCBC, ABS and DSC and DBC ing further, be sure to comply with the indicator and warning lamps for instructions on pages 116 and 128. Canadian models. Brake warning lamp for Canadian models. Flat Tire Monitor In addition, an acoustic signal is sounded: there is a flat tire. Reduce speed and carefully come to a stop. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. For additional information: refer to page 84 Red: an important reminder Brake warning lamp Comes on when the parking brake is applied ­ an additional acoustic signal sounds when starting off. For additional information: refer to page 63 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Indicator and warning lamps Brake warning lamp for Canadian models. Please fasten safety belts Comes on together with an acoustic signal until the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts: refer to page 48 Airbags Please have the system inspected at your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 53 19 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Indicator lamp flashes: The system is actively regulating drive torque and braking force. The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off with the button; DTC is operational. Please consult the nearest BMW center in case of a malfunction. Additional information beginning on page 83 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and brake warning lamp The indicator lamps remain on: DSC/DTC have been switched off with the button or are faulty. Please consult the nearest BMW Yellow: check as soon as possible Engine oil level If the lamp comes on during normal vehicle operation: the engine oil level has fallen to the absolute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km before refilling. For additional information: refer to page 126 Engine oil level Comes on after the engine has been shut off: add more engine oil at the earliest opportunity, such as when you next stop to refuel. For additional information: refer to page 126 Orange: consult the nearest BMW center Brake pads Automatic transmission/sequencenter. Have the brake pads checked. tial manual gearbox Additional information beginning on For additional information: refer page 83 The respective transmission has responded to a malfunction by reverting to page 116 DSC indicator and brake warnto operation in its emergency default Flat Tire Monitor ing lamps for Canadian models. program. Please consult the nearest The Flat Tire Monitor is malfuncBMW center. tioning or out of order. Have the For additional information: refer to system checked by your BMW center. pages 67, 71 For additional information: refer to page 85 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 20 Indicator and warning lamps Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Malfunction in the DBC system. Conventional braking efficiency is available and unrestricted. Have the system repaired at your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information: refer to page 115 Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) warning lamp for Canadian models. Add washer fluid The washer fluid is too low. Top off the fluid at the earliest opportunity. For additional information: refer to page 126 CHECK GAS CAP* This indicator lamp comes on when the gas cap is loose or missing. Close the gas cap tightly: refer to page 23 SERVICE ENGINE SOON If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information: refer to page 132 Service Engine Soon indicator lamp for Canadian models Engine electronics There is a fault in the electronic engine-management system. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected at your BMW center. Add coolant The coolant level is too low. Add coolant at the earliest opportunity. For additional information: refer to page 128 Cruise control Lights up when the cruise control is activated. Ready for operation via the buttons in the steering wheel. For additional information: refer to page 74 Front fog lamps Lights up whenever you switch on the front fog lamps. For additional information: refer to page 89 Blue: for your information High beams Comes on when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information: refer to pages 72, 89 Green: for your information Turn signal indicator Flashes when the turn signal is operated. Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information: refer to page 72 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG