BMW SERIE 3 COUPE 2002 User Manual
Owner's Manual
Contents
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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. 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.
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 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.
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Preface
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Cockpit 14
Instrument cluster 15
Indicator and warning lamps 17
Multifunction steering wheel
Overview
(MFL) 21
Hazard warning triangle 22
Refueling 22
Fuel specifications 23
Tire inflation pressures 24
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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
Controls and features
Luggage compartment 35
Alarm system 36
Electric power windows 37
Sliding/tilt sunroof 38
Adjustments:
Correct sitting posture 40
Seats 40
Manual seat adjustment 41
Power seat adjustment 42
Lumbar support 42
Head restraints 43
Entering the rear 43
Safety belts 44
Seat and mirror memory 45
Seat heating 46
Steering wheel 46
Mirrors 47
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags 48
Transporting children safely 51
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 53
Driving:
Ignition lock 54
Starting the engine 54
Switching off the engine 55
Parking brake 56
Manual transmission 56
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Indicator/Headlamp flasher 59
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor 60
Cruise control 62
Everything under control:
Odometer 64
Tachometer 64
Energy control 64
Fuel gauge 65
Temperature gauge 65
Service Interval Display 65
Check Control 66
Computer 66
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 69
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T) 70
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 71
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC) 73
Flat Tire Monitor 75
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Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 77
Instrument lighting 78
High beams/Standing lamps 78
Fog lamps 78
Interior lamps 79
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Air conditioning 80
Automatic climate control 83
Controls and features
Roller sun blind 86
Interior conveniences:
Premium sound system 86
Glove compartment 87
Storage compartments 87
Cellular phone 89
Ashtray, front 89
Ashtray, rear 90
Clothes hooks 90
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading system 91
Ski bag 92
Cargo loading 93
Roof-mounted luggage rack 94
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 98
Driving notes 99
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 99
Brake system 100
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 101
Tire condition 101
Tire replacement 102
Wheel and tire
combinations 104
Operation, maintenance
Winter tires 105
In the engine compartment:
Hood 106
Engine compartment
essentials 107
Washer fluids 108
Engine oil 109
Coolant 111
Brake fluid 112
Maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 113
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 114
California Proposition
65 Warning 114
OBD interface socket 115
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 118
Windshield wiper blades 118
Lamps and bulbs 118
Changing a wheel 123
Battery 127
Fuses 127
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting 128
Towing the vehicle 129
Owner service procedures
Engine data 132
Dimensions 133
Weights 134
Capacities 135
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 138
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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 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.
Contains information that will
assist you in gaining the optimum
benefit from your vehicle and enable
you to care more effectively for your
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information.
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specific equipment and optional extras.
Refers to measures that can
be taken to help protect the
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Marks the end of a specific item of
Indicates special equipment, country-
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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 53.
Remember that activation and adjustments on some of these systems can
only be performed at your BMW
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center.
Notes
Symbols
Your individual vehicle
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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
(car radio or telephone, for instance),
Supplementary Owner's Manuals are
enclosed. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.
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Status at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development that is conceived
to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety
standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this
reason, 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.
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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
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.
Obey all applicable 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 made
by other manufacturers to ascertain
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
operation of any portable cellular phone
from within the vehicle without using an
externally mounted antenna) or transceiver equipment (such as 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. Contact your BMW center for
additional information.
Do not use key or remote to lock doors
or luggage compartment with anyone
inside the vehicle. For more details
refer to page 31.
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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 automotive 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 only applies 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 individual 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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Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
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Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 77
2
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Turn signals 59
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Standing lamps 78
>
High beams 78
>
Headlamp flasher 59
>
Computer 66
3 Washer/Wiper system/
Rain sensor 60
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Central locking system 28
6 Rear window defroster 81, 85
7 Horn: the entire surface
8 Adjusting the steering wheel 46
9 Fog lamps 78
Instrument cluster
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1 Fuel gauge 65
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 20
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning
lamps 17 to 20
5 Tachometer and Energy control 64
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 65
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Instrument cluster
7 Indicator and warning
lamps 17 to 20
8 Reset trip odometer to zero
9 Indicator for Check Control 66
10 Display for
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Trip odometer/odometer 64
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Clock 66
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Service Interval 65
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Computer 66
11 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission 18, 59
12 Control button for the clock 66
13 Indicator and warning
lamps 17 to 20
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Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are
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identified by
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 proper
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 engine oil level and 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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Engine oil pressure ●
Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off engine. Check
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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 100 and 112
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 to
stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake
applications. As you steer the vehicle,
use caution and avoid overcorrecting.
For additional information: refer to
pages 73, 75
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Indicator and warning lamps
Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously
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
has 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 70, 71
CBC, ABS and ASC+T/DSC and
ADB/DBC indicator and warning
lamps for Canadian models.
ADB control system
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp
Comes on when the parking
brake is applied – an additional
acoustic signal sounds when starting
off.
For additional information: refer to
page 56
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 44
Airbags
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 48
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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 57
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Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking performance
remains available without limitations.
Please have the system inspected by
your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 99
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 109
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add more engine
oil at the earliest opportunity (next time
you stop to refuel).
For additional information: refer to
page 109
Brake pads
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer
to page 100
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Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)/Flat
Tire Monitor
Check tire inflation pressures.
Refer to pages 24, 73, 76
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.
Additional information beginning on
page 70
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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
switched off manually or there is a
system malfunction.
Please consult the nearest BMW
center.
For additional information: refer to
page 71
is available without limitations.
Have the system repaired by your BMW
center.
For additional information: refer to
page 72
and ADB/DBC have been
DSC and ADB indicator and
brake warning lamps for Cana-
dian models.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Malfunction in the DBC system.
Conventional braking efficiency
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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 108
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems
checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 115
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 at your
BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low.
Add coolant at the earliest
opportunity. For additional information:
refer to page 111
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Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signal is
operated.
Rapid flashing indicates a system
malfunction.
For additional information: refer to
page 59
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise
control is activated. Available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information: refer to
page 62
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the front fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to
page 78
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 59, 78
Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
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The buttons 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:
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Selected radio functions
>
the cruise control
>
selected cellular phone functions.
The controls are active only when
the corresponding systems and
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accessories are switched on.
Press briefly:
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
terminate a call.
Switch between phone and radio,
cassette and CD.
Forward:
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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
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Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Rewind: functions as forward.
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Volume
Cruise control: to select a stored
setting.
Cruise control: store and accelerate (+)
or decelerate and store (–).
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deactivate.
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Hazard warning triangle* Refueling
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
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The hazard warning triangle is stored in
a storage case on the left side of the
luggage compartment.
Always observe all legal regulations 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.
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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 refueling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly, 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
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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
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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) (also refer to 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 page 73
and 75.
Another instruction plate regarding
inflation pressures on the door pillar
indicates which system is equipped on
your vehicle.
Check the 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, tire
damage and accidents.
Remember to check the inflation pressure in the space-saver or standard
spare tire.
Inflate the spare tire to the highest inflation pressure of any tire on your
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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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BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
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
225/45 ZR 17
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330Ci
All Space-saver spare tire 61 (420)
245/40 ZR 17
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
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 30 (210) 35 (240) 35 (240) 42 (290)
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
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
30 (210) 35 (240) 35 (240) 42 (290)
30 (210)
–
33 (230) 38 (260) 38 (260) 45 (310)
30 (210)
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33 (230) 38 (260) 38 (260) 45 (310)
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35 (240)
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35 (240)
35 (240)
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35 (240)
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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 53.
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 compartment 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 activated simultaneously. Both the door
locks and release handles remain
locked. The alarm system is also activated 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 individually using the lock buttons, refer to
page 32. In addition, the hazard
warning flashers and interior lamps
come on.
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The concept
The remote control gives you an exceptionally 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, for example surrender
only the door and ignition key or the
spare key 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.<
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
1 Unlock and convenience opening
2 Lock and secure, interior lamp activa-
tion, disarming tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion 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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Convenience opening mode
Press and hold button to open the electric power windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof.
To lock and secure
Press button.
Never use the remote control to
lock the doors when leaving
passengers in the vehicle, as they
would then be unable to open the door
from the inside.<
To switch on the interior lamps
With the vehicle locked, press button.
To deactivate tilt alarm sensor*
and interior motion sensor
Press button a second time immediately 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 it 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
External systems or devices may cause
local interference in the functions of the
remote control.
Should this occur, you can still open
and close the vehicle using the master
key in either the door or luggage
compartment locks.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units
comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communication Commission) regulations. 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 equipment.<
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