Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and
security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Read this Owner's Manual to get summarized information, before you start out in
your new BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in
gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features
on your BMW. This manual also contains information on maintenance and care,
designed to ensure your safety and the proper operation of your vehicle, and to
maintain your vehicle's value.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It
should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important
operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet
(US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
– New Vehicle Limited Warranty
– Limited Warranty Rust Perforation
– Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
– Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
– California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
We have made every effort to ensure
that you are able to find what you need
in this Owner's Manual as quickly as
possible. The fastest way to find certain
topics is by using the detailed index at
the end. If you wish to gain only an
initial overview of your vehicle, you will
find this in the first chapter.
The detailed table of contents immediately following the index is intended to
arouse your curiosity about your BMW
and stimulate you to read about it.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at
some time in the future, please
remember to hand over this Owner's
Manual to the new owner; it is part of
the vehicle.
If you have any questions, your BMW
center will be glad to advise you.
tions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious
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damage to the vehicle.
Contains information that will
assist you in gaining the optimum
benefit from your vehicle and enables
you to care more effectively for your
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vehicle.
Refers to measures that can
be taken to help protect the
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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 your BMW center can either
activate or adapt to suit an individual
driver's requirements ("Car Memory",
"Key Memory"). Refer to page 59.
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The individual vehicle
On purchasing your BMW, you have
decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This
Owner's Manual describes all models
and equipment that BMW offers within
the same group.
We hope you will understand that
equipment and features are included
which you might not have chosen for
your vehicle. Any possible differences
can easily be identified, since all
optional accessories are marked with
*
an asterisk
If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Manual
(car radio or telephone, for instance),
Supplementary Owner's Manuals are
enclosed. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development that is conceived
to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety
standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this
reason, it is possible that the features
described in this Owner's Manual could
differ from those on your vehicle. Nor
can errors and omissions be entirely
ruled out. You are therefore asked to
appreciate that no legal claims can be
entertained on the basis of the data,
illustrations or descriptions in this
Owner's Manual.
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 respecting
defects in materials or workmanship.
Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality (volatility,
composition, additives, 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 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.
Follow the relevant safety rules when
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you are handling gasoline.
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 BMW center for
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additional information.
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-
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motive part.
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.
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of
North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
immobilizer 33
Central locking system 34
Opening and closing – from the
outside 34
Opening and closing – from the
inside 38
Luggage compartment lid 39
Controls and features
Luggage compartment 40
Alarm system 42
Electric power windows 44
The manual convertible top 45
The fully automatic convertible
top 48
Wind deflector 50
Adjusting:
Seats 52
Seat and mirror memory 56
Steering wheel 57
Mirrors 57
Car Memory, Key Memory 59
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 60
Airbags 61
Transporting children safely 64
Rollover protection system 67
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 69
Starting the engine 69
Switching off the engine 70
Parking brake 71
Manual transmission 72
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 73
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 76
Washer/Wiper system 76
Rear window defroster 78
Cruise control 79
Everything under control:
Odometer 81
Tachometer 81
Energy Control 81
Fuel temperature gauge 82
Coolant temperature gauge 82
Service Interval Display 82
Check Control 83
Computer 83
Technology for driving comfort
and safety:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 87
Automatic Stability Control plus
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 ●
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator V-belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue driving, otherwise, the
engine could be damaged due to overheating. If the V-belt is defective,
increased steering effort is also
required.
Check the engine oil and top off as
required. If the oil level is correct,
please contact the nearest BMW
center.
because of inadequate lubrication.
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Engine oil pressure ●
Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.
Do not continue driving. If you do
so, the engine could be damaged
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Tire Pressure Control (RDC) ●
In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: a tire failure has
occurred. Reduce vehicle speed immediately to stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. Do not oversteer.
For additional information, refer to
page 91.
Brake warning lamp ●
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:
check the brake fluid level. Before
driving further, be sure to read the
notes on pages 126 and 148.
The brake warning lamp and the
yellow indicator lamps for ABS
and ASC+T/DSC both light up:
The entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/
andADB/DBC system has
DSC
failed. Continue driving
cautiously and defensively.
Avoid hard brake applications.
Please have the system checked by
your BMW center as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
pages 88, 123.
CBC, ABS, ASC+T/DSC
cator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
indi-
Red: an important reminder
Parking brake
Comes on when the parking
brake is applied – an acoustic
signal also sounds when starting off.
For additional information, refer to
page 71.
the same time. Flashes, if the backrest
is not locked. Lights up until the safety
belt is fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 60.
For additional information, refer to
pages 61, 189.
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
Adjust and lock backrest/Please
fasten safety belts ●
A warning signal will sound at
Airbags ●
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
Orange: consult the nearest BMW
center
Automatic transmission
Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information, refer to
page 75.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ●
ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations. Please have
the system inspected by your BMW
center.
For additional information, refer to
page 123.
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level
Lights up while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute
minimum; therefore, add engine oil as
soon as possible. Do not drive more
than 30 miles (50 km) until you do.
For additional information, refer to
page 145.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add oil at the
earliest opportunity (when you stop to
refuel).
For additional information, refer to
page 145.
Brake pads ●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information, refer
to page 126.
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) ●
Check tire inflation pressure:
refer to pages 27, 91.
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC ●
Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is active and governs drive
force and braking force.
The indicator lamp remains on:
ASC+T has been switched off via the
button or it is defective, or the DSC has
been switched off, ADB is operational.
Please consult the nearest BMW center
in the event of a fault.
For additional information, refer to
page 88.
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) and
brake warning lamp ●
The indicator lamps remain on:
and ADB/DBC are
DSC
switched off via the button or are defective.
Please consult the nearest BMW
center.
For additional information, refer to
page 88.
DSC and ADB/DBC indicator
and warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Add washer fluid.
The washer fluid is too low. Top
up the fluid at the earliest
opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 144.
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
inspected by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 162.
Engine electronics*●
There is a fault in the engine's
electronic control system. The
electronics will allow you to continue
driving with reduced engine output or
reduced engine speed. Please have the
system inspected by your BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Top
up the coolant at the earliest
opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 147.
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signal is
on.
Rapid flashing indicates a system
malfunction.
For additional information, refer to
page 76.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise
control is activated: available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information, refer to
page 79.
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the front fog lamps.
For additional information, refer to
page 94.
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 76, 94.
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,
> selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via
the MFL, the corresponding
systems must be switched on.<
Refer to the individual accessory
manuals for more detailed descriptions.
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1 Radio/Telephone: select
2 Telephone: receive a call, initiate
dialing and terminate a call
3 Radio/Telephone: volume
4 Radio/Telephone: scan backward or
scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
5 Radio/Telephone: scan forward or
The button flashes on and off when the
hazard warning flashers are on.
To help you locate the switch in an
emergency, the button is also illuminated whenever the vehicle's lamps are
on.
The turn signal indicator function
takes precedence over the hazard
warning flashers function. Starting from
ignition key position 1, you are therefore able to use the turn signal
indicators, even if the hazard warning
flashers have been activated.<
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The warning triangle is stored in a
recess on the left-hand side of the
luggage compartment where it is
quickly available.
To open the container, loosen the wing
nut.
Comply with legal requirements
that cover the availability of a
warning triangle in the vehicle.<
The first-aid kit is located under the
passenger seat.
To open: reach into the recess and pull
the cover down.
To close: raise the cover until it clicks
into place.
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 with passed
dates. You can purchase replacements
in any drugstore or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements that
cover the availability of a first aid-kit in
the vehicle.<
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
Service Engine Soon lamp.<
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Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the Service
Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
door to open and close it.
Regarding unlocking it if the central
locking system malfunctions, refer to
page 180.
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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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
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.
The fuel tank is full, whenever the fuel
nozzle shuts off the first time, as is
specified for proper service.
of leaded fuels will cause permanent damage to the system's oxygen
sensor and the catalytic converter.<
Check tire inflation pressures,
including the space-saver spare
tire, regularly, at least every two weeks
and before beginning any extended
driving. Otherwise, incorrect tire pressure can lead to tire damage and accidents.<
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Proper inflation pressures are on a
sticker attached to the B-pillar and
visible with the driver's door open.
Check tire pressures
On the next page you will find all the tire
pressure and ambient air temperature
specifications stated in the units usually
used in your country (psi; kilopascal).
For vehicles with Tire Pressure Control
(RDC):
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reactivate the system. Refer to
page 91.
The inflation pressures in the table
apply to tires from BMW-approved
manufacturers. Your BMW center is
familiar with these manufacturers.
Higher pressures may be specified for
tires made by other manufacturers. You
will find a list of approved tires beginning on page 137.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
meet US and European standards. We
recommend the exclusive use of tires
approved by BMW.
BMWTires
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi
(kilopascal) for cold tires
AllSpace-saver spare tire61 (420)
For all season tires, use the same tire inflation pressure as for summer tires.
BMW 325Ci: when using the tire 205/50 R 17 93 W extra load, the
inflation pressure increases by 3 psi (20 kilopascal).
BMW 330Ci: when using the tire 225/45 R 17 91 W and mixed tires 225/45 ZR 17
(front) + 245/40 ZR 17 (rear) the inflation pressure decreases by 3 psi
(20 kilopascal).
All summer tires29 (200) 33 (230) 36 (250) 44 (300)
All winter tires32 (220) 36 (250) 39 (270) 46 (320)
immobilizer 33
Central locking system 34
Opening and closing – from the
outside 34
Opening and closing – from the
inside 38
Luggage compartment lid 39
Luggage compartment 40
Alarm system 42
Electric power windows 44
The manual convertible top 45
The fully automatic convertible
top 48
Wind deflector 50
Adjusting:
Seats 52
Seat and mirror memory 56
Steering wheel 57
Mirrors 57
Car Memory, Key Memory 59
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 60
Airbags 61
Transporting children safely 64
Rollover protection system 67
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