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BMW 320i Sedan 2002, 325i Sedan 2002, 325xi Sedan 2002, 330i Sedan 2002, 330xi Sedan 2002 Owner Manual

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320i
325i
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330i
330xi

Foreword

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 supple-
mental 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.
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 Rust Perforation Warranty
– Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
– Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
– California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed descriptions of these warranties are provided 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

Contents

© 2001 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 156 168
US English VIII/01
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper
(bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
Overview
Controls and features
Cockpit 14
Instrument cluster 15
Indicator and warning lamps 17
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL) 21
Hazard warning triangle 22
Refueling 22
Fuel specifications 23
Tire inflation pressures 24
Opening and closing:
Keys 28
Central locking system 28
Opening and closing – via the
remote control 29
Opening and closing – via the
door lock 31
Opening and closing – from the
inside 32
Luggage compartment lid 33
Luggage compartment 35
Alarm system 36
Electric power windows 37
Sliding/tilt sunroof 39
Adjustments:
Correct sitting posture 41
Seats 41
Manual seat adjustment 42
Power seat adjustment 43
Lumbar support 43
Head restraints 44
Safety belts 45
Seat and mirror memory 46
Seat heating 47
Steering wheel 47
Mirrors 48
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags 49
Transporting children safely 52
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 55
Driving:
Ignition lock 56
Starting the engine 56
Switching off the engine 57
Parking brake 58
Manual transmission 58
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 59
Indicator/Headlamp flasher 61
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor 62
Cruise control 64
Everything under control:
Odometer 66
Tachometer 66
Energy control 66
Fuel gauge 67
Temperature gauge 67
Service Interval Display 67
Check Control 68
Clock 68
Computer 69
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 71
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T) 72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 73
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Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 77
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC) 78
Flat Tire Monitor 80
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 82
Instrument lighting 83
High beams/Standing lamps 83
Fog lamps 83
Interior lamps 84
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Air conditioning 85
Automatic climate control 88
Roller sun blind 91
Interior conveniences:
Premium sound system 91
Glove compartment 92
Storage compartments 92
Cellular phone 94
Ashtray, front 95
Ashtray, rear 95
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading system 96
Ski bag 97
Cargo loading 99
Roof-mounted luggage rack 100
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 104
Driving notes 105
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 105
Brake system 106
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressures 107
Tire condition 107
Tire replacement 108
Wheel and tire
combinations 110
Winter tires 111
In the engine compartment:
Hood 112
Engine compartment
essentials 113
Washer fluids 114
Engine oil 115
Coolant 117
Brake fluid 118
Maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 119
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 120
California Proposition
65 Warning 120
OBD interface socket 121
Contents
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 124
Windshield wiper blades 124
Lamps and bulbs 124
Changing a wheel 129
Battery 133
Fuses 133
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting 134
Towing the vehicle 135
Engine data 140
Dimensions 141
Weights 142
Capacities 143
Everything from A to Z 146
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Notes

Symbols

Your individual vehicle
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
specific 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 is
intended to stimulate your interest and
encourage you to read the remainder of
the manual.
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 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.
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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.
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<
Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
*
Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras.
Identifies systems or components,
which can either be activated or
adapted to suit an individual driver's
requirements ("Vehicle Memory", "Key
Memory"), refer to page 55.
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Remember that activation and adjust-
ments on some of these systems can
only be performed at your BMW
center.
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Your individual vehicle

On purchasing your BMW, you have
decided in favor of a model with individ-
ualized 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
(car radio or telephone, for instance),
Supplementary Owner's Manuals are
enclosed. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.

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, 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
recognized on the basis of the data,
illustrations or descriptions in this
Owner's Manual.
Status at time of printing
For your own safety
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For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including
10% ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight (i.e.
15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent) will
not void the applicable warranties
covering defects in materials or work-
manship. Field experience has indi-
cated significant differences in fuel
quality (volatility, composition, addi-
tives, for example) 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 prob-
lems 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 recom-
mendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Obey all applicable safety rules when
handling gasoline.
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Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original
BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire
the assurance that they have been thor-
oughly tested by BMW to ensure
optimum performance when installed
on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workman-
ship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
BMW cannot test every product on the
market to determine whether it can be
used on a BMW safely and without risk
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its
occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on
using these items, are available from all
BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake
dust shields, telephones (including oper-
ation of any portable cellular phone from
within the vehicle without using an exter-
nally mounted antenna) or transceiver
equipment (such as CB, walkie-talkie,
ham radio or similar) may cause exten-
sive 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
page 34 for more details.
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Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed
by any automotive repair establishment
or individual using any certified auto-
motive part.
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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.
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The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

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 (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 indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
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.
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Overview

Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Index
Technical data
Overview
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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 82
2
>
Turn signals 61
>
Standing lamps 83
>
High beams 83
>
Headlamp flasher 61
>
Computer 69
3 Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor 62
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Central locking system 28
6 Rear window defroster 86, 90
7 Horn, the entire surface
8 Adjusting the steering wheel 47
9 Fog lamps 83

Cockpit

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1 Fuel gauge 67
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 20
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning
lamps 17 to 20
5 Tachometer and Energy control 66
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 67

Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster
7 Indicator and warning
lamps 17 to 20
8 Reset trip odometer to zero 66
9 Check Control display 68
10 Display for
>
Trip odometer/odometer 66
>
Clock 68
>
Service Interval 67
>
Computer 69
11 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission 18, 61
12 Control button for the clock 68
13 Indicator and warning
lamps 17 to 20
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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
The system runs an operational check
on the indicator and warning lamps
identified with the
●
symbol each time
you switch on the ignition. 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.
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 immedi-
ately to prevent overheating and
serious engine damage. If the drive belt
is defective, increased steering effort is
also required.
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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.
Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious
damage from inadequate lubrication.
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Brake warning lamp
●
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:
check the brake fluid level. Before
driving further, be sure to comply with
the instructions on pages 106 and 118
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)/
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 78 and 80
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Indicator and warning lamps
Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously
The brake warning lamp comes
on together with the yellow indi-
cator lamps for ABS and
ASC+T/DSC:
The entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/
DSC and
ADB/ADB-X/DBC
control system has failed.
Continue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid hard brake applica-
tions. Please have the system checked
by your BMW center as soon as
possible.
For additional information: refer to
pages 72, 73
CBC, ABS and ASC+T/DSC and
ADB/ADB-X/DBC indicator and
warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Red: an important reminder
Parking 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 58
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
Fasten safety belts
●
An acoustic warning also
sounds in some versions. Lights
up either for several seconds or until
the belt is engaged, depending upon
version.
For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page 45
Airbags
●
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 49
Orange: consult the nearest
BMW center
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 59
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Indicator and warning lamps
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
●
ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking performance
remains available with no loss of effi-
ciency. Please have the system
inspected at your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 105
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving: 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) until you do.
For additional information: refer to
page 115
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add engine oil at
your earliest opportunity (next time you
stop to refuel). For additional informa-
tion: refer to page 115
Brake pads
●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer
to page 106
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)/
Flat Tire Monitor
●
Check tire inflation pressures,
refer to pages 24, 78, 80
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:
ASC+T has been switched off with the
button or it is defective, or the DSC has
been switched off, ADB is operational.
Please consult the nearest BMW center
in case of a malfunction.
For additional information: beginning on
page 72
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 malfunc-
tion affecting both DSC and ADB-X.
Please consult the nearest BMW
center.
For additional information: refer to
page 75
Indicator lamp for Automatic
Stability Control plus Traction
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) and brake warning
lamp
●
The indicator lamps remain on:
The DSC
and ADB/DBC have been
switched off with the button or are defec-
tive.
Please consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 73
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 75
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 addi-
tional information: refer to page 74
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Indicator and warning lamps
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid is too low. Top
off the fluid at the earliest
opportunity. For additional information:
refer to page 114
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
●
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit-
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
sions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, you should have the systems
checked at your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 121.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
warning 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 by your
BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Add
coolant at the earliest opportu-
nity. For additional information: refer to
page 117
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signals
are on.
Rapid flashing indicates a system
malfunction.
For additional information: refer to
page 61
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise
control is activated: available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information: refer to
page 64
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to
page 83
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 61, 83
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Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
*
The buttons integrated in the multifunc-
tion steering wheel (MFL) are provided
so that you can operate a number of
accessories quickly and without being
distracted from traffic conditions. You
may operate:
>
Selected radio functions
>
The cruise control
>
Selected cellular phone functions.
The controls are active only when
the corresponding systems and
accessories are switched on.
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Press briefly:
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
terminate a call.
Switch between phone and radio,
cassette and CD.
Forward:
>
Radio
Press briefly: station scan in FM band
Extended pressure: search function
>
CD
Press briefly: jump to next track
Extended pressure: search function
in track
>
Cassette
Press briefly: stop track scan or fast
forward
Extended pressure: fast forward
>
Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Rewind: functions as fast forward.
Volume.
Cruise control: to select a stored
setting.
Cruise control: store and accelerate (+)
or decelerate and store (–).
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-
tivate.
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Hazard warning triangle
*

Refueling

The hazard warning triangle is stored in
a storage case on the left side of the
luggage compartment.
Always observe all legal regula-
tions requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.
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Fuel filler door
Always switch off the engine
before refueling, as it is not
possible to add fuel with the engine
running, and attempts may also trigger
the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
door to open and close it.
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually:
1. Unlock the trim panel on the right
side of the luggage compartment
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump
symbol.
Always observe all safety precau-
tions posted at the service station
when handling fuel.
Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full,
these containers can leak, cause an
explosion, or lead to fire in the event of
a collision.<
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Refueling Fuel specifications

Simple and environmentally
friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket (arrow)
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
all the way into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effectiveness of
the vapor recovery system on the
pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used prop-
erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the
nozzle shuts off the first time.
Refill early to avoid damaging the
catalytic converter; never attempt
to drive to the last drop of fuel in the
tank.<
Close the fuel cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
CHECK FILLER CAP lamp
* or the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Tank capacity: approx. 16.6 gal.
(63 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of
approx. 2.1 gal. (8 liters).
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
Required fuel:
> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
cause permanent and irreversible
damage to the oxygen sensor and the
catalytic converter.<
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Tire inflation pressures

The specified inflation pressures are
provided on a sticker attached to the
B-pillar and visible with the driver's
door open.
Checking tire pressures
All tire pressure and ambient air
temperature specifications are stated in
the units usually used in your country
(psi; kilopascal) (refer also the following
tire inflation pressures table).
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
(RDC)/Flat Tire Monitor:
After correcting the inflation pressures,
reactivate the system, refer to
pages 78, 80.
Another instruction plate regarding
inflation pressures on the door pillar
indicates which system is equipped on
your vehicle.
Check tire pressures on a regular
basis – at least twice a month –
and before every extended journey.
Otherwise, incorrect tire pressure can
lead to poor handling, to tire damage
and accidents.
Remember to check the inflation pres-
sure in the space-saver or standard
spare tire.
Inflate the spare tire to the highest infla-
tion pressure of any tire on your
vehicle.<
Comply with tire approval
specifications
The inflation pressures in the table
apply to BMW approved tire sizes and
tire manufacturers. Your BMW center is
familiar with these pressures. Higher
pressures may be specified for tires
made by other manufacturers.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
not only meet US standards, but also
European standards. We recommend
the exclusive use of BMW approved
tires.
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Tire inflation pressures
BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi (kilo-
pascal) with cold tires (cold = ambient temperature)
320i
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S, 205/55 R 16 91 H,
225/50 R 16 92 W, 225/45 R 17 91 W
29 (200) 33 (230) 33 (230) 41 (280)
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
29 (200)
–
–
33 (230)
33 (230)
–
–
41 (280)
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load, 205/50 R 17 93 W extra load,
195/65 R 15 91 Q M+S, 205/60 R 15 91 Q M+S
205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S, 225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S,
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load, 225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
32 (220) 36 (250) 36 (250) 44 (300)
325i
325xi
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S, 205/55 R 16 91 H,
225/50 R 16 92 W (not 325xi), 225/45 R 17 91 W
30 (210) 35 (240) 35 (240) 42 (290)
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
30 (210)
–
–
35 (240)
35 (240)
–
–
42 (290)
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load, 205/50 R 17 93 W extra load,
205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S, 225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S (not 325xi),
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load, 225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
33 (230) 38 (260) 38 (260) 45 (310)
330i
330xi
225/45 R 17 91 W 30 (210) 35 (240) 35 (240) 42 (290)
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
30 (210)
–
–
35 (240)
35 (240)
–
–
42 (290)
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load, 205/50 R 17 93 W extra load,
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load, 225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
33 (230) 38 (260) 38 (260) 45 (310)
All Space-saver spare tire 61 (420)
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Keys Central locking system

The key set
1 Master key with remote control unit,
for information on programming the
Key Memory refer to page 55.
You can mark individual keys for
subsequent identification by applying
the colored decals that you received
when accepting delivery of your
vehicle
There is an extended-life battery
in every master key that is
charged automatically in the ignition
lock as you drive.
For this reason, if you have a master
key that is not being used otherwise,
use those keys approximately once a
year while driving for an extended
period to charge the battery, refer also
to page 29.<
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet. This key is not
intended for constant use
3 Door and ignition key
The locks for the luggage compart-
ment lid and the glove compartment
cannot be operated with this key –
this is useful for valet parking, for
instance
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages and
releases the locks on the
> doors
> luggage compartment lid
> fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
> from outside via the remote control
as well as via the driver's door lock
> from inside by pressing a button.
Activating it from inside does not lock
the fuel filler door, refer to page 32.
When the system is actuated from the
outside, the anti-theft system is acti-
vated simultaneously. Both the door
locks and release handles remain
locked. The alarm system is also acti-
vated or deactivated.
If locked from the inside, the central
locking system unlocks automatically in
the event of an accident, except on
doors that have been locked individu-
ally using the lock buttons, refer to
page 31. In addition, the hazard
warning flashers and interior lamps
come on.
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Opening and closing – via the remote control

The concept
The remote control gives you an excep-
tionally convenient method for
unlocking and locking your vehicle.
Furthermore, it provides two additional
functions which you can only execute
via the remote control:
> To switch on interior lamps, refer to
page 30.
With this function, you can also
search for the vehicle, when parked
in an underground garage, for
instance
> To open the luggage compartment
lid, refer to page 30.
The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
Whenever you unlock (lock) the vehicle,
you simultaneously deactivate (activate)
the anti-theft system, disarm (arm) the
alarm system and switch the interior
lamps on (off).
You can have a signal set to
confirm that the vehicle's locks
have engaged securely.<
Since children might be able to
lock the doors from the inside,
always take the vehicle keys with you
so that the vehicle can be opened again
from the outside at any time.<
If it is no longer possible to lock
the vehicle via the remote control,
the battery is discharged. Use this key
while driving for an extended period in
order to recharge the battery.
To prevent unauthorized use of the
remote control, surrender only the door
and ignition key or the spare key, for
example when leaving the vehicle for
valet parking, refer to page 28.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center. You
can also obtain replacement keys
there.<
1 Unlock and convenience opening
2 Lock and secure, interior lamp activa-
tion, disarming tilt alarm sensor and
interior monitor sensor
3 Open the luggage compartment lid
To unlock
Press the button once to unlock the
driver's door.
Press the button a second time to
disengage all vehicle locks.
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Opening and closing – via the remote control
Convenience opening mode
Press and hold button to open the elec-
tric power windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof.
To lock and secure
Press button.
Do not lock the vehicle if anyone
will be remaining inside, as it
would then be impossible for the occu-
pant(s) to disengage the locks from the
inside.<
To switch on the interior lamps
After locking the vehicle, press button
again.
To switch off the tilt alarm sensor*
and the interior motion sensor
*
Press button a second time immedi-
ately after locking.
For additional information, refer to
page 37.
To open the luggage
compartment lid
Press button.
The luggage compartment lid will open
slightly, regardless of whether the lid
was previously locked or unlocked.
Before and after a trip, be sure
that the luggage compartment lid
has not been opened unintentionally.<
Panic mode (trigger alarm)
Provided that the alarm system is
armed, you can respond to imminent
danger by holding down the button for
between two and five seconds.
Press the button to cancel the alarm.
External systems
The remote control system's operation
may be affected by other units or
equipment operating in the immediate
vicinity of your vehicle.
If this should occur, you can still open
and close the vehicle using the master
key in either the door or luggage
compartment lid locks.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units
comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communication Commission) regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the
following:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
> This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
> this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to
these devices could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.<
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