BMW 328ci Coupe 2000 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual for the Vehicle.
Contents
A - Z
With a quick reference guide for your convenience.
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
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Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this 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 car. 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. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
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 (Canada models). We recom­mend that you read these publications thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: – New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Limited Warranty Rust Perforation – Emissions System Defect Warranty – Emissions Performance Warranty – California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) and the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canada models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
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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 the Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is part of the vehicle.
Should you have any further questions, your BMW center will be glad to assist at any time.
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mation – please read the accom­panying text passages carefully, for your safety, the safety of others and to
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tion on special and unique fea-
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Indicates special equipment, country-
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specific equipment and optional extras.
Denotes vehicle parts for which
you should consult this Owner's Manual.
Alerts you to functions that can
be adjusted for individual drivers by your authorized BMW center ("Car Memory" or "Key Memory"). Refer
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to page 54.

The individual vehicle

On buying 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 range.
We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any differences can easily be identified, as all optional accessories and special equipment are marked with
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an asterisk If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Manual (e.g., car radio or telephone), (Supple­mentary) Owner's Manuals are en­closed. We ask you to read these man­uals as well.
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Status at time of printing

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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 manual.
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For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only.
Fuels containing up to 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 with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated signifi­cant differences in fuel quality (i.e. 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 that 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. Follow the relevant safety rules when you are 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 thor­oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti­mum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman­ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if 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 op­eration of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna) or trans­ceiver equipment (such as C.B., 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 authorized BMW center for additional information. Do not use key or remote to lock doors or luggage compartment lid with any­one inside the car. See page 34 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".
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The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
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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 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Overview
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Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
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Index
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Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multi-function steering wheel 24
Overview
Hazard warning system 25 Warning triangle 25 First-aid kit 25 Refueling 26 Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressure 27
Locks and security systems:
Keys 32 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 33 Central locking system 34 Door locks – from outside 34 Using the key 34 Using the remote control 35 Door locks – from inside 38 Luggage compartment lid 39
Controls and features
Luggage compartment 41 Alarm system 42 Electric power windows 44 Sliding/tilt sunroof 45
Adjustments:
Seats 47 Seat and mirror memory 50 Steering wheel 51 Mirrors 52 Car Memory, Key Memory 54
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 55 Child restraint systems 56 Airbags 57
Driving:
Steering/ignition lock 62 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine 63 Parking brake 64
Manual transmission 65 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66 Turn signal/Headlamp flasher 69 Wiper/washer system/Rain
sensor 69 Rear window defroster 71 Cruise control 72
Everything under control:
Odometer 74 Tachometer 74 Energy control 74 Fuel gauge 75 Temperature gauge 75 Service Interval Display 76 Check Control 77 Clock 77 Onboard computer 77
Technology for safety and convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 80 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 81 Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 82
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Lamps:
Parking lamps/Headlamps 84 Instrument panel rheostat 84 High beams/Parking lamps 85 Fog lamps 85 Interior lamps 85 Reading lamps 86
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control 88
Controls and features
Heated seats 93 Roller sun blind 93
Cabin convenience:
HiFi System 94 Glove compartment 94 Storage compartments 95 Cellular phones 95 Ashtray 96 Cigarette lighter 96 Clothes hooks 97
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading facility 98 Ski bag 99 Cargo loading 100 Roof-mounted luggage rack 101
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 104 Driving notes 104 Catalytic converter 105 Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 106 Disc brakes 108 Brake system 109 Winter operation 110 Power steering 112 Cellular phones 112 Radio reception 112
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressures 113 Tire condition 113
Operation, care and maintenance
Tire replacement 114 Tire rotation 114 Wheel and tire
combinations 115 Winter tires 116 Snow chains 116 Approved wheel and tire
specifications 117
Under the hood:
Hood 119 Engine compartment 120 Washer fluids 122 Washer nozzles 122 Engine oil 123 Coolant 126 Brake fluid 127 Vehicle Identification
Number 128
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 129 Caring for your car 130 Airbags 135 Vehicle storage 136
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications
to the vehicle 136 OBD connector 137
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 140 Windshield wiper blades 140 Lamps and bulbs 140 Remote control 147 Changing tires 148 Battery 151 Fuses 153 Microfilter 154
In case of electrical malfunction:
Fuel filler door 155
Owner service procedures
Sliding/tilt sunroof 155
Assistance, giving and receiving:
Jump-starting 156 Towing the vehicle 157
Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC) 160 Airbags 161 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 161 Radio reception 162 Safety belt tensioner 162 Inside rearview mirror with
automatic dimmer 163 Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 164
Advanced technology
Rain sensor 165 Self-diagnostics 166 Xenon lamp 167
Engine data 170 Dimensions 171 Weights 172 Capacities 173 Electrical system 174 Ribbed V-belt 174
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 178
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Owner service procedures
from A to Z 184
Index
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Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multi-function steering wheel 24 Hazard warning flashers 25 Warning triangle 25 First-aid kit 25 Refueling 26 Fuel specifications 26 Tire inflation pressure 27

Overview

Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
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Technical data
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Cockpit

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1 Headlamp switch 84
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Turn signal 69
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Parking lamp 85
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High beam 85
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Headlamp flasher 69
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Onboard computer*77 3 Wiper/washer system 69 4 Shift lever/Selector lever
For vehicles equipped with manual transmission: Press the lever to the left to overcome the slight resis-
tance to engage reverse gear 5 Central locking system 34 6 Hazard warning flashers 25 7 Rear window defroster 71 8 Horn: The entire surface 9 Adjusting steering wheel 51
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10 Fog lamps
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Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster
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1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve 75 2 Turn signal indicator 23 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator lamp for
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Battery charge current 20
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High beam 23
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Engine oil pressure/ Engine oil level 20, 22
5 Tachometer and
Energy control 74 6 Engine coolant thermometer with
"Coolant temperature too
high" indicator 75 7 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for
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Parking brake/ Brake hydraulic system/ Cornering Brake Control (CBC) 20
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ABS 22
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Brake pads 22
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Tire Pressure Control
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(RDC)
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Airbags 21
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Please fasten safety belts 21
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Cruise control*23
8 Clock reset
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Clock 77
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Service Interval 76
20, 22
9 Program display for automatic
* *
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22, 68
transmission Indicator lamp for automatic transmission
10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) 22
11 Indicator for
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Odometer 74
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Trip odometer 74
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Clock 77
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Service Interval 76
Indicator for onboard computer, for operation via the turn signal lever, refer to page 77:
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Clock
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Outside temperature
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Average fuel consumption
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Range
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Average speed 12 Indicator for Check Control 77 13 Trip odometer, reset to zero 74
14 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for
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Fog lamps*23
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Add washer fluid 22
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Coolant level 23
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Electronic Engine Power
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Control (EML)
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Engine Management system 22
You can display the outside tem­perature and distance driven in
different units of measurement.
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Indicator and warning lamps

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 " 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.
" are tested for
Red: Stop immediately
Battery charge current ● The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction of the alternator ribbed V-belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
If the ribbed V-belt is defective, do
not continue driving. The engine could be damaged due to overheating. If the ribbed V-belt is defective, in­creased steering effort is also re-
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quired.
Engine oil pressure ● Stop vehicle and switch off en-
gine immediately. Check level of oil in engine, top up as required. If oil level is correct: Please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The en­gine could be damaged because
of inadequate lubrication.
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Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* In addition, there is an acousti-
cal warning signal: A tire failure has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake applications. Do not over­steer. For additional information: Refer to page 82.
Brake hydraulic system
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 109 and 127.
Brake-warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
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Yellow: Stop immediately
Engine oil level Comes on while driving: Stop
vehicle and switch off engine immediately. The oil level is at the abso­lute minimum.
Do not continue driving. The en­gine could be damaged because
of inadequate lubrication.<
Red and yellow: Continue driving cautiously
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) Comes on together with the yel­low indicator lamps for ABS and DSC: The entire ABS, CBC and DSC system has been deactivated. Continue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid hard brake applications. Please have the system checked by your authorized BMW cen­ter as soon as possible. For additional information: Refer to page 81, 107.
Warning lamps CBC, ABS and
DSC for Canadian models.
Red: An important reminder
Parking brake Comes on when the parking
brake is applied – an additional acoustical signal sounds when starting off. For additional information: Refer to page 64.
Parking brake lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Please fasten safety belts
An acoustical warning signal
sounds simultaneously. Lights up for a few seconds or until the safety belt is fastened. For additional information on safety belts: Refer to page 55.
Airbags
Please have the system in-
spected by your authorized BMW center. For additional information: Refer to page 57, 161.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Orange: For the nearest BMW center
Automatic transmission* Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts only in the emergency program. Please consult the nearest authorized BMW center. For additional information: Refer to page 68.
Yellow: Check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ABS has been deactivated in re-
sponse to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency is avail­able without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your autho­rized BMW center. For additional information: Refer to page 107.
ABS warning lamp for C anadian
models.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been turned off: Check the en­gine oil level. For additional information: Refer to page 123.
Brake pads
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: Refer to page 109.
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)
Check the tire pressure. Refer to
page 27, 82.
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
The DSC has been switched off or has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunc­tion, have the system checked by your authorized BMW center. For additional information: Refer to page 81.
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid is too low. Top
off the fluid at the earliest op­portunity. For additional information: Refer to page 122.
Service engine soon
There is a defect in the Engine
Management system. It is im­portant to note that an illuminated lamp is intended to inform the driver of the need for service, not of the need to stop the vehicle! It can also be an indication that the filler cap was not properly tightened after refueling. Please have the system in­spected by your authorized BMW center. For additional information: Refer to page 137.
Engine Management warning
lamp for Canadian models.
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Electronic Engine output-adjust­ment (EML)
Malfunction in engine timing. Higher brake application pressure may be necessary and brake pedal travel may be significantly longer. Please have the system inspected by your authorized BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Top
up the coolant at the earliest opportunity. For additional information: Refer to page 126.
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Green: For your information
Turn signal Flashes when the turn signal is
switched on. Rapid flashing in­dicates a system malfunction. For additional information: Refer to page 69.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise con-
trol is activated. Available for operation via the multi-function steering wheel. For additional information: Refer to page 72.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps. For additional information: Refer to page 85.
*
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Blue: For your information
High beam Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information: Refer to page 69, 85.
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Multi-function steering wheel (MFL)

The controls integrated in the multi­function steering wheel 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 and > selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via the MFL, the corresponding sys-
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The illustration shows the maximum possible number of controls, corre­sponding to a full range of optional equipment. Refer to the individual accessory manuals for more detailed descriptions.
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1 Switch between the radio and the
cellular phone
2 Cellular phone: Receive a call, start
dialing, terminate a call 3 Radio/Cellular phone volume 4 Radio/Cellular phone: Search in re-
verse or station keys (or browse in list
of names) 5 Radio/Cellular phone: Search for-
wards or station keys (or browse in
list of names)
6 Horn: The entire surface 7 Cruise control: Resume stored
setting
8 Cruise control: Store and accelerate
(+); decelerate and store (–)
9 Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/
Cancel.

Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle* First aid kit*

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The push button flashes rhythmically when the hazard flashers are on.
To help you locate the switch in an emergency, the button is also illumi­nated whenever the car lamps are on.
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The hazard warning triangle is stored in a recess on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment where it is quickly available.
Comply with legal requirements that cover the availability of a
hazard warning triangle in the car.<
The first aid kit is located under the passenger seat.
To open: Pull the handle and fold the cover down.
To close: Fold the cover up.
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Some of the articles in the first aid
kit may be used within a limited time only. For this reason, check the ex­piration dates of each of the items regu­larly, and replace any whose expiration dates have passed. You can get re­placements in any drugstore or phar­macy. Comply with legal requirements which cover availability of a first aid kit in the car.<
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Refueling Fuel specifications
Use unleaded gasoline only. Recommended fuel: premium with a
minimum octane rating of 91 AKI. BMW engines are equipped with knock
sensors and will adapt automatically to different octane ratings, provided that the minimum octane requirement (87 AKI) is met.
Fuels with higher octane ratings will pro-
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Fuel filler door
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open and close it.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the cen­tral locking system malfunctions, refer to page 155.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau­tions and regulations pertaining to fuels. 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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Carefully open the fuel filler cap, as otherwise fuel could spray out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel­ing
> results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
vide enhanced performance and lower fuel consumption, while the use of fuels with lower octane ratings will have the opposite effect.
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of
leaded fuels will cause permanent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic convertor.<
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Close the fuel filler cap carefully
after refueling. A loose or missing cap will activate the Check Engine lamp.<

Tire inflation pressure

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The inflation pressures are indicated on a sticker attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are stated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires (cold = ambient temperature). Refer to the next page as well.
For trailer towing, the inflation pressure for heavier loads always applies.
For vehicles with RDC (Tire Pressure Control) After a correction of the tire inflation pressure, reactivate the system. Refer to page 82.
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Check tire inflation pressures reg-
ularly – at least every two weeks and before beginning a longer trip. In­correct tire pressure can otherwise lead to tire damage and accidents. Also check the inflation pressure of the space-saver tire or spare tire the spare tire to the highest inflation specified for your vehicle.<
*. Inflate
Comply with tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires from BMW-approved manufac­turers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manu­facturers. You will find a list of approved tires beginning on page 117.
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Tire inflation pressure
BMW Tires
Inflation pressures in psi (kilopascal)
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328Ci All Space-saver spare tire 61 (420) 61 (420) 61 (420) 61 (420)
For all-season tires, use the same tire inflation pressure as for summer tires.
Summer tires 29 (200) 33 (230) 33 (230) 41 (280) Winter tires 32 (220) 36 (250) 36 (250) 44 (300) Summer tires 29 (200) 33 (230) 33 (230) 41 (280) Winter tires 32 (220) 36 (250) 36 (250) 44 (300)
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