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The UltimateDriving Machine Owner's Handbook for VehicleContentsA-ZOnline Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 017 - © 03/04 BMW AG

Contents Operation, maintenance Driving precautions: Running in 116General driving hints 116Anti-lock Brake System ABS 119 Wheels and tyres: Tyre pre

100Integrated universal remote control*The principleThe integrated universal remote control takes the place of up to three different control devices f

1013. Hold the original control device approx. 5 to 20 cm (2 to 8 in) away from memory buttons 1The required distance between control device and memor

102Deleting memory buttonsPress and hold down both outer buttons 1 of the integrated universal remote control for approx. 20 seconds until telltale li

103Centre armrest, frontTo open: press the button and swing up.Other storage compartments and oddments nets*There are other storage compartments in th

104Stowage package*For your convenience, you have:> Two fold-out power sockets in the rear centre console> A spectacles compartment*, not shown,

105Power socketThe cigarette lighter socket can be used for a hand light, vacuum cleaner or similar device, provided that it runs on 12 V DC and its p

106Loading and load-carryingThrough-loading system*1. To release, pull the appropriate lever 2. When released, the rear seat back moves forward slight

107Ski bag*Up to four pairs of standard skis or two snowboards can be carried safely and kept clean.With the ski bag extended, plus the available spac

108LoadingCars with through-loading system:1. Swing out the centre armrest, detach the cover over the opening at the top – it is secured by a burr fas

109Loading> Heavy loads should be positioned as far forward and as low as possible, directly behind the seat backs or the front bulkhead of the lug

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110Roof rack*A special roof rack system is available as an accessory for your BMW. If it is used, please comply with the installa-tion instructions su

111Cover flap*Removing: Reach into the recess on the underside of the trailer tow hitch cover flap and pull the flap off to the rear.For attaching and

112Towing a trailerYou are always required to comply with the speed limit of the country in which you are driving, but do not exceed the maximum speed

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116Driving precautionsRunning inPlease comply with the following instructions, which are intended to ensure that your car achieves its opti-mum operat

117AquaplaningWhen driving on wet or slushy surfaces, reduce speed to prevent a wedge of water from forming between the tyre and the road. This situat

118Never drive with the clutch pedal depressed, with the shift lever or selector lever in neutral, or while the engine is switched off, otherwise engi

119Anti-lock Brake System ABSThe principleABS prevents the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied, and thus increases active safety.Braking w

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120Wheels and tyresTyre pressuresInformation for your safetyThe tyres approved for your vehicle are matched to its characteristics and, if used correc

121Do not continue driving with a flat tyre. If air pressure is lost from a tyre, this seriously affects the car's han-dling and braking, and cou

122Wheel and tyre combinationsChoosing the correct tyresBMW recommends using only wheels and tyres approved by BMW for your vehicle, because even if t

123Never exceed the maximum speed laid down for the winter tyres fitted to your car.Lack of expert knowledge or incorrect handling of tyres can cause

124In the engine compartmentEngine compartment lidUnlockingPull the lever at the left under the dash-board.Do not work on the vehicle unless you posse

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126Essentials inside the engine compartmentOnline Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 017 - © 03/04 BMW AG

1271 Brake fluid reservoir 1312 Engine oil dipstick 1283 Coolant expansion tank 1304 Reservoir for headlight cleaning sys-tem and windscreen washer 12

128Washer fluidHeadlight* and windscreen washer systemCapacity approx. 5.3 litres (9.3 Imp. pints).When filling with water and, when nec-essary, with

129The gap between the two notches on the dipstick is equivalent to about 1 litre (1 3/4 Imp. pints) of oil. Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the

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130Alternative oilsIf these grades of oil are unobtainable on occasion, you can top up the oil level in between oil changes, if only a small amount of

131Brake fluidTelltale lightThe warning light comes on even though the handbrake has been released: The brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low,

132MaintenanceBMW Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System helps uphold the road safety and operating reliability of your BMW. It also makes provi

133BMW recommends having main-tenance and repair work carried out by BMW Service.Make sure that maintenance work is confirmed in the Service Booklet a

134Laws and regulationsRule of the roadWhen entering another country involves a switch to driving on the other side of the road, adopt the following m

135OBD socketComponents which have a decisive effect on exhaust emissions can be tested at the OBD socket with a suita-ble device.This socket is on th

136RecyclingReturning end-of-life vehiclesWhen your vehicle reaches the end of its life, you will find that its recycling-oriented design has advantag

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140Replacing partsToolkitThe toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid.Unscrew the wing bolt to remove.Wiper blades1. Switch off the ignition2

141Low-beam and high-beam headlightsLeft side of the engine compartment:1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlightH7 bulb, 55 wattsThe H7 bulb is press

142Front turn indicators21 watt bulb1. Insert a screwdriver through the opening at the top and slacken the screw until the light can be pulled forward

143Rear lightsBulbs, 21 watts1 Brake light2 Reversing light3 Rear fog light and tail light4 Tail light5 Turn indicatorRight luggage-compartment recess

1442. Push the trim down out of the way, see arrow 1, release the bulb holder, see arrow 2, and remove3. Press the bulb in slightly, turn it to the le

145Do not remove the cover or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours at a time, as this could cause irritation to t

146What you needTo avoid rattling noises later, please make a note of the positions of the tools when they are removed, and reattach them in the same

1476. Offer the jack up to the mounting point nearest to the wheel that is to be removed with the base of the jack vertically beneath the mount-ing po

148Use the jack only for wheel-changing. Never attempt to raise a different type of vehicle or any other load with the jack, or injury and damage to p

149The code number is embossed on the front of the adapter. Please make a careful note of this number and keep it in a safe place, in case the adapter

151 Side lights/low-beam headlights 862 > Flashing turn indicators 67 > Parking lights 88 > High-beam headlights 88 > Headlight flasher 6

150FusesThe fuses and a diagram indicating the circuits to which they belong are located behind a panel in the glove box; the panel is held in place b

151Mutual aidMobile ServiceBMW Group's Mobile Service – Emer-gency Service – is there to assist you in the event of a breakdown, at any time of t

1522. Connect the crocodile clip at one end of the positive/+ jump lead to the positive terminal of the battery or to a jump-starting connection of th

153Tow-starting, towing awayUsing the towing eyeThe screw-in towing eye is kept in the toolkit and must always be carried on the car. It screws into t

154If it is impossible to avoid attaching the towbar at an angle, note the following:> Towbar clearance may be restricted when cornering> The an

155Cars with catalytic converter should only be tow-started if the engine is cold. It is better to jump-start the engine, see page 151.1. Switch on th

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158Engine data316i 318i 320i 325i/325xiDisplacementNumber of cylinderscc 17964199542171624946Max. power outputat engine speedkW/hprpm85/1155500105/143

159Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/CO2 emissions316i 316i 318i 318i 320iUrbanExtra-urbanCombinedCO2 emissionslitres/100 km (mpg)litres/100 km (mpg)li

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160318d 318d 320d 320dUrbanExtra-urbanCombinedCO2 emissionslitres/100 km (mpg)litres/100 km (mpg)litres/100 km (mpg)grams/km (oz/mi)Manual shift7.6 (3

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163Weights316i 318i 320i 325i 325xiKerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, fuel level 90 %, excluding optional extraswith manual transm

164316i 318i 320i 325i 325xiTrailer loads in accordance with EU operating permit. Note and comply with different values in certain countries. BMW Serv

165330i 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xdKerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, fuel level 90 %, excluding optional extraswith manual transm.

166330i 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xdTrailer loads in accordance with EU operating permit. Note and comply with different values in certain countries. BM

167Performance316i 318i 320i 325i 325xiMaximum speedwith automatic transmissionkm/h (mph)km/h (mph)206 (128)200 (124)218 (12.4)214 (133)226 (140)223 (

168Filling capacitiesLitres (Imp. units) NoteFuel tankincluding reserve ofapprox. 63 (13.9 gal)approx. 8 (1.8 gal)Fuel grade, see page 23Windscreen wa

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171 Fuel gauge 722 Flashing turn indicator repeaters 203 Speedometer4 Telltale and warning lights 18 to 205 Revolution counter and energy control 716

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From A to ZAABS Anti-lock Brake System 119telltale light 18Acceleration 167Acceleration assistance 63Accessories, see For your own safety 5Accident, s

From A to Z173Backrest, see Adjusting the seat 43, 44Battery 149charging 149disposal 149power supply interruption 149remote control 28, 29starting wit

From A to ZCBC Cornering Brake Control 119warning light 18CD changer, see Operating Instructions for Radio/On-board ComputerCDs, see Operating Instruc

From A to Z175Defrosting and demisting windowsair conditioning 93automatic air conditioning 96Defrosting position, see Defrosting and demisting window

From A to ZEngine rpm 71, 158Environmental awareness when driving, see Energy control 71ESP Electronic Stability Pro-gram, see Dynamic Stabil-ity Cont

From A to Z177Headlight upkeep, see 'Looking after your car' brochureHeadlight-cleaning systemcleaning headlights 68washer fluid 128, 168Hea

From A to ZLoadingcar 108trailer 111Loads, securing 109Loads, towed 163Locked steering wheel 56Lockingfrom inside 33from outside 29, 32Longlife oilsal

From A to Z179Octane ratings, see Fuel grade 23Odometer 71Odometer, see Trip dis-tance recorder 71Oiladditives, see Adding engine oil 129alternative o

18 Telltale and warning lights Technical equipment that monitors itself The function of telltale and warning lights marked ● is checked when the ig

From A to ZRear seat backrestfolding 106Rear-view mirrors 49Rear-window heatingair conditioning 92automatic air conditioning 97Recirculated-air modeai

From A to Z181Service interval indicator 73, 132Service, see Mobile Service 151Sheet ice, see Ice warning 76Shift paddles 62Shifting gearsautomatic tr

From A to ZTemperatureair conditioning 92automatic air conditioning 96Temperature displayice warning 76outside temperature 76setting units 76Temperatu

From A to Z183Unlockingfrom inside 33from outside 30, 32Upkeep, see 'Looking after your car' brochureVVacuum cleanerconnecting 105Valvescrew

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Refuelling stopSo that you always have access to the data you need when refuelling, you are recommended to write the values for your car into the tabl

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19Airbags ● Have the system checked as soon as possible.For more information, see page 52. Orange: take car to nearest BMW Service Automatic transmis

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20Dynamic Stability Control DSC and brake warning light ● Telltale lights remain perma-nently on:DSC and DTC have been switched off at the button, or

21 Buttons in steering wheel* These buttons enable you to perform the following functions quickly, without your attention being distracted from the t

22 Warning triangle* The warning triangle is stored at the left in a compartment of the luggage com-partment.Please note that you may be required by

23Note when refuellingNote the safety precautions dis-played at garages and filling sta-tions when handling fuel.<Place the screw cap in the holder

24National-market specification for leaded fuel*This specification enables you to run the car on 98, 95 or 91 RON leaded fuel, in addition to the fuel

25Check tyre pressures regularly, at least every two weeks and before starting a long journey. Incorrect tyre pressures can adversely affect the car&a

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28Opening and closingKeysThe key set1 Master keys with remote control. These govern the Key Memory func-tions. Bear in mind that some func-tions of yo

29Opening and closing – with the remote controlThe principleThe remote control features two extra functions in addition to the central lock-ing system

Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you will discover driving it to be. We would therefor

30On certain national market ver-sions, the alarm system can only be operated from the remote control. On these cars, unlocking at the door lock trigg

31If the luggage compartment lid was locked before being opened, it is relocked when closed.Before and after every journey, make sure that the luggage

32Opening and closing – at the door lockDo not lock the car from outside if there is someone inside, because the doors cannot be unlocked from inside.

33Opening and closing – from insideThis button is used to operate the cen-tral locking system when the front doors are closed. This only locks or unlo

34Luggage compartment lidLockOnly the master keys fit the lock of the luggage compartment lid, see page 28.Locking separatelyTurn the master key to th

35To closeRecessed handles in the luggage com-partment lid lining make it easier to pull the lid down when closing it.To avoid injuries, as with any c

36Floor matYou can turn the floor mat over if nec-essary, for example when carrying dirty objects. The rubberised side can be washed down and has an a

37Alarm system telltale light> The telltale light below the inside mir-ror flashes continuously: the system is activated> The telltale light fla

38Electric windowsOpening and closing windowsFrom ignition key position 1:> Press the switch until the pressure point is felt: the window continues

39Always press the childproof safety switch when children are on the rear seat, as otherwise uncontrolled closing of the windows could result in injur

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40For convenient opening and closure by the door lock or remote control, see pages 30 and 32.RaisingFrom ignition key position 1: briefly press the sw

41From ignition key position 1, press the switch past its pressure point and hold it down until the glass sunroof moves a short distance.Glass sunroof

42AdjustingSafe seated positionYou have to be comfortably seated in order to experience as little fatigue as possible and enjoy relaxed driving. In co

43Seat adjustment, mechanicalAdjusting the seat1 Forward/backPull the lever up and slide the seat to the preferred position.After releasing the lever,

44Seat adjustment, electric*Adjusting the seat1 Angle2 Forward/back3 Height4 Seat backThe head restraint is manually adjusta-ble, see page 45.If you h

45Head restraintsAdjustingAdjusting height: pull out or push in.To reach the lowest position, press the button, see arrow 1.<Adjusting rake angle o

46To open1. Hold the belt2. Press the red button in the buckle3. Guide the belt back into the auto-matic reel.At the rear, the belt buckle marked CENT

47Seat and mirror memory*You can memorise and call up three dif-ferent driver's-seat and outside-mirror position settings.The setting for the lum

48Tilting mirror on passenger side downwardAutomatic kerb viewer*To activate:1. Set the mirror changeover switch 1 to the position for the driver&apos

49MirrorsAdjusting outside mirrors1 Switch for adjustment in all four directions2 Changeover switch for mirror on other side of car3 Button* to fold t

5 Notes Your own car When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of equipment. This handbook describes all models and equipment specifications

50Inside mirror, automatic dip*When the direction of travel is forwards, this mirror dims through an infinitely variable range, to an extent that depe

51Safety systemsAirbags1 Front airbags on the driver and pas-senger sides2 Head airbags on the driver and pas-senger sides, front3 Side airbags on the

52risk of injury.<Airbag system readyThe warning light confirms that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are ready to operate from ign

53ISOFIX child seat anchorageFor details on installing an ISOFIX child restraint system, please con-sult the separate operating and safety instruction

54Car Memory, Key MemoryHow it worksYou may often have wished that you could modify the operation of certain features of your car to suit your own ind

55> Locking the vehicle after pulling away, see page 33> Automatic repositioning of the driver's seat and outside-mirror posi-tions for the

56DrivingIgnition switchIgnition key positions0 Steering locked1 Steering released2 Ignition switched on318d, 320d, 330d, 330xd:Engine preheating3 Sta

57If the engine does not start first time, for instance if it is very cold or very hot:Depress the accelerator pedal halfway while starting the engine

58Before leaving the car with the engine running, move the selector lever to the N position and apply the handbrake.Do not leave the vehicle unattende

59HandbrakeThe handbrake is primarily intended for preventing a stationary vehicle from rolling away, and acts on the rear wheels.ApplyingThe lever en

6 Notes Parts and accessories BMW recommends using such parts and accessory products for your car as BMW has approved for this purpose.BMW Service is

606-speed gearbox*When you shift to or within the 5th/6th gear plane, always push the gear lever to the right in order to ensure that you do not inadv

61Neutral is selected automatically if the driver's door is opened while the engine is running and you have not pressed a pedal, operated a shift

62Shifting gearsUsing the selector lever:> Lightly press the selector lever in the + direction to shift up a gear> Lightly press the selector le

63For towing away, tow-starting and jump-starting, see page 151 ff.Warning buzzerAn acoustic signal sounds if the SMG transmission overheats; if possi

64Automatic transmission with Steptronic*As an alternative to fully automatic operation, Steptronic also allows you to shift between gears yourself, s

65Kick-downYou can achieve maximum perform-ance using kick-down.Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the regular full-throttle position; increased

66Possible displaysP R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5The selector lever position is displayed, or if you are driving in manual mode the current gear is shown.S

67Turn indicators/headlight flasher1 High-beam headlights2 Headlight flasher3 Flashing turn indicatorsTo indicate a turn brieflyMove the lever lightly

68Rain sensorThe rain sensor is mounted on the windscreen, directly in front of the inside mirror.Activating the rain sensor:From ignition key positio

69If the car's lights are on, the headlights are also cleaned at suitable intervals.Windscreen washer jetsThe windscreen washer jets are heated a

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70DeceleratingBriefly press the – button:Every time you press the button, road speed drops by approx. 1 km/h (0.6 mph) if you are already using the cr

71Everything under controlOdometer1 Odometer2 Trip distance recorderOdometer – distance recorderYou can activate the displays shown in this figure in

72Fuel gaugeIf the warning light remains lit continu-ously, there are still approx. 8 litres (1.8 gal) of fuel in the tank.Fuel-tank capacity approx.

73Service interval indicatorRemaining distance before servicing is dueThe displays shown in the picture appear in ignition key position 1 and beyond,

74Periods during which the battery was disconnected are ignored by the display. Make sure that brake fluid is renewed every two years, regardless of w

75ClockYou can set the display of the radio to show the clock at all times, see Operat-ing Instructions for Radio.The procedure for setting the time a

76On-board computer*Calling up functionsUsing the on-board computer button BC in the turn indicator lever, from igni-tion key position 1, you can call

77Average fuel consumptionIf you hold the on-board computer but-ton BC in the turn indicator lever in for a longer period, the average fuel con-sumpti

78Technical features for driving comfort and safetyPark Distance Control PDC*The principlePDC assists you when reversing the car into a parking space.

79Dynamic Stability Control DSCThe principleDSC assists driving stability in critical situations.The DSC system is in operation when-ever the engine h

Contents Notes About this Owner's Handbook 4Additional sources of information 4Symbols used 4Your own car 5Status at time of printing 5For your

80Deactivating DSC and DTCPress and hold down the DSC button until the telltale light and the yellow brake warning light come on, but do not wait more

81Dynamic Stability Control DSC – 325xi, 330xi, 330xdThe principleDSC assists driving stability in critical situations.The DSC system is in operation

82Reactivating DSCPress the button a second time; the telltale light will go out.Not even DSC can overcome the laws of physics. The driver is always r

83Hill Descent Control HDC*The principleHDC is a system that reduces speed on steep downhill gradients, making your BMW even easier to control under t

84Runflat Indicator*The principleThe Runflat Indicator system monitors tyre pressures at all four road wheels when the car is being driven. The sys-te

85Do not initialise the system if you are driving with snow chains or with the compact spare wheel fitted.<Flat tyresThe telltale light in the inst

86LightsSide lights/low-beam headlightsSide lightsThe lights are on all round the car. You can use these lights as position lights when the car is par

87Instrument lightingTo vary the lighting intensity, turn the knurled wheel.Headlight beam angle adjustmentHalogen headlightsThe beam angle of the low

88High-beam headlights/parking lights1 High-beam headlights2 Headlight flasher3 Parking lightsRight-hand or left-hand parking lights*You also have the

89Rear fog lightThe low-beam headlights or fog lights must be switched on. The yellow telltale light on the instru-ment panel comes on when the rear f

Contents 9 Driving: Ignition switch 56Starting the engine 56Stopping the engine 58Handbrake 59Manual transmission 59Sequential manual gearbox SMG* 60

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911 Airflow to windscreen and side windows2 Air to the upper body area 933 Air to the footwell4 Air supply/blower 925 Temperature 926 Air distribution

92Air supply/blowerYou can select blower speeds 1 to 4. The greater the incom-ing flow of air, the more effec-tive heating and ventilation will be. In

93Draught-free ventilationThe air outlets for the upper body area can be adjusted to suit the user's pref-erences:1 Knurled wheels for opening an

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951 Airflow to windscreen and side windows2 Air to the upper body area 973 Air to the footwell4 Air inlet for the interior-temperature sensor – keep c

96A pleasant interior temperaturePress AUTO key 6 to switch on the automatic mode. Select the interior temperature which you find most agreeable.Detai

97You can have your car configured so as to have the cooling function switched on automatically when the engine starts.<Moisture condensate forms w

98Micro-filter/activated charcoal filterThe micro-filter in the ventilation system traps dust and pollen in the air entering the car. The activated ch

99Practical interior equipmentHi-fi system*Harman Kardon hi-fi systemWhen it is switched on, it suggests a listening area much larger than the car&apo