User manual BMW SERIE 3 SEDAN 2003

Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG 320i 325i 325xi 330i 330xi Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 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 0 156 804 - © 09/02 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 specific 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. If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. 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. Identifies systems or components which can be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements ­ Vehicle Memory, Key Memory. Refer to page 59. Activation and adjustments on some of these systems can be performed at your BMW center. 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 which is not described in this Owner's Manual such as a car radio or telephone, Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well. © 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 804 US English VIII/02 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper ­ bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Notes Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development 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 on 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. 5 For your own safety Important safety information! For your own safety, use genuine Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels parts and accessories approved by containing up to and including BMW. 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with When you purchase accessories tested up to 2.8% oxygen by weight ­ that is, and approved by BMW and Original 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire equivalent amount of co-solvent ­ will the assurance that they have been thornot void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or work- oughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on manship. Field experience has indiyour vehicle. cated significant differences in fuel BMW warrants these parts to be free quality ­ volatility, composition, addifrom defects in material and workmantives, etc. among gasolines offered for ship. sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of in driveability, starting and stalling parts and accessories not approved by problems, especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high BMW. ambient temperature and high altitude. BMW cannot test every product on the Should you encounter driveability prob- market to determine whether it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk lems which you suspect could be to either the vehicle, its operation, or its related to the fuel you are using, we occupants. recommend that you respond by Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories switching to a recognized high-quality and other products approved by BMW, brand. together with professional advice on Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled using these items, are available from all BMW centers. maintenance. Installation and operation of non-BMW Obey all applicable safety rules when approved accessories such as alarms, handling gasoline.< radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG 6 Notes dust shields, telephones ­ including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna ­ or transceiver equipment such as a CB, walkietalkie, ham radio or similar, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.< Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.< 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 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. Symbol on vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. 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 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG 7 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Contents Controls and features About this Owner's Manual 4 Symbols used 4 Your individual vehicle 4 Status at time of printing 5 For your own safety 5 Symbol on vehicle parts 6 Service and warranty 6 Reporting safety defects 6 Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 16 Indicator and warning lamps 18 Steering wheel with multifunction buttons* 22 Hazard warning triangle* 23 First-aid kit* 23 Refueling 24 Fuel specifications 25 Tire inflation pressure 25 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 Sliding/tilt sunroof* 41 To adjust: Safe seating position 44 Seats 44 Manual seat adjustment 45 Power seat adjustment* 46 Lumbar support* 46 Head restraints 47 Safety belts 47 Seat and mirror memory* 49 Seat heating* 50 Steering wheel 51 Mirrors 51 Passenger safety systems: Airbags 53 Transporting children safely 55 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 59 Overview Notes Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Contents Driving: Ignition lock 60 Starting the engine 60 Switching off the engine 62 Parking brake 62 Manual transmission 63 Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 64 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher 67 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor* 68 Cruise control* 69 Everything under control: Odometer 71 Tachometer 71 Energy control 71 Fuel gauge 72 Engine coolant temperature gauge 72 Service interval display 73 Check Control 73 Clock 74 Computer* 75 Technology for safety and driving convenience: Park Distance Control (PDC)* 77 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)* 78 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* 80 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ­ BMW 325xi, 330xi 82 Hill Descent Control (HDC)* 84 Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)* 85 Flat Tire Monitor* 86 Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams 89 Instrument lighting 90 High beams/Standing lamps 90 Fog lamps* 91 Interior lamps 91 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* 104 Ashtray, front* 104 Ashtray, rear* 105 9 Loading and transporting: Through-loading system* 106 Ski bag* 107 Cargo loading 108 Roof-mounted luggage rack* 110 Controls and features Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Contents Owner service procedures Operation, maintenance Technical data Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 114 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 129 Maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System 130 Laws and regulations: California Proposition 65 warning 131 OBD interface socket 131 Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 136 Windshield wiper blades 136 Lamps and bulbs 137 Changing a wheel 141 Run Flat tires* 145 Battery 146 Fuses 146 Giving and receiving assistance: Jump-starting 147 Towing the vehicle 148 Engine data 152 Dimensions 153 Weights 154 Capacities 155 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Contents Index Everything from A to Z 158 11 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG 12 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 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 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Maintenance Operation, maintenance 14 Cockpit Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Cockpit 1 Parking lamps/Low beams 89 2 > Turn signal indicators 67 > Standing lamps 90 > High beams 90 > Headlamp flasher 67 > Computer 75 3 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor 68 4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Central locking system 30 6 Rear window defroster 94, 99 7 Horn: the entire surface 8 Adjusting the steering wheel 51 9 Fog lamps 91 15 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 16 Instrument cluster Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 72 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 5 Tachometer and Energy Control 71 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 72 7 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 8 Control button for the clock 74 9 Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission 19, 66 10 Display for > Trip odometer/Odometer 71 > Clock 74 > Service interval 73 > Computer 75 11 Check Control 73 12 Trip odometer, reset to zero 71 13 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 21 17 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 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 the engine. Check the engine oil level; 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 ASC+T/DSC: The entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/DSC and ADB/ADB-X/ Do not continue driving, as the DBC control system has failed. engine could sustain serious damContinue driving cautiously and age from inadequate lubrication.< defensively. Avoid hard brake applications. Please have the system checked Brake warning lamp by your BMW center as soon as possiIf the lamp comes on when the ble. parking brake is not engaged: Additional information beginning on check the brake fluid level. Before drivpage 78 ing further, be sure to comply with the CBC, ABS and ASC+T/DSC and instructions on pages 116 and 129 ADB/ADB-X/DBC indicator and Parking brake warning lamp for warning lamps for Canadian Canadian models. models. Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)/Flat Tire Monitor In addition, an acoustic signal is sounded: a tire failure has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake applications. As you steer the vehicle, use caution and avoid overcorrecting. For additional information: refer to pages 85, 86 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Indicator and warning lamps Red: an important reminder Brake warning lamp Comes on when the parking brake is engaged ­ an additional acoustic signal sounds when starting off. For additional information: refer to page 62 Parking 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 47 Airbags Please have the system inspected by your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 53 19 Brake pads Have the brake pads checked. For additional information: refer to page 116 Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)/Flat Tire Monitor Check tire inflation pressures. Refer to pages 25, 85, 86 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 switched off: add engine oil at your earliest opportunity, such as when you next stop to refuel. For additional information: refer to page 126 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Yellow: check as soon as possible Controls Automatic transmission The transmission has responded to a malfunction by reverting to operation in its emergency default program. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 64 Overview Orange: consult the nearest BMW center 20 Indicator and warning lamps Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Indicator lamp flashes: The system is actively regulating drive torque and braking force. The indicator lamp stays lit: The ASC+T has been switched off via the button, ADB is operational; or DSC has been switched off using the button, DTC is operational. Please consult the nearest BMW center in case of a malfunction. Additional information beginning on page 78 BMW 325xi, 330xi: DSC has been switched off manually or there is a system malfunction. ADB-X is operational in its standby mode. If the warning lamp fails to go out when you press the DSC button again, this indicates a system malfunction affecting both DSC and ADB-X. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 82 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and brake warning lamp The indicator lamps remain on: The ASC+T/ADB or DSC/DTC have been switched off manually or there is a system malfunction. Please consult the nearest BMW center. Additional information beginning on page 78 BMW 325xi, 330xi: DSC and ADB-X system malfunction. There is no provision for deactivating ADB-X. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 82 DSC and ADB indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models. Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Malfunction in 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 level is too low. Top off the fluid at the earliest opportunity. For additional information: refer to page 126 CHECK FILLER CAP This indicator lamp comes on when the fuel filler cap is loose or missing. Close the filler cap tightly: refer to page 24 SERVICE ENGINE SOON If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic systems. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG