BMW SERIE 3 CONVERTIBLE 2000- User Manual

Contents Overview Controls and features Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel (MFL) 24 Hazard warning flashers 25 Warning triangle 25 First-aid kit 25 Refueling 26 Fuel specifications 27 Tire inflation pressure 27 Opening and closing: Keys 32 El...

Contents Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 152 Windshield wiper blades 152 Lamps and bulbs 152 Changing a wheel 159 Battery 162 Fuses 165 In case of electrical malfunction: Fuel filler door 165 Fully automatic convertible top 166 Ass...

13 n Index Everything from A to Z 190 Owner service procedures 196 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 048 - © 01/00 BMW AG

16 n 46cus030 Cockpit Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 048 - © 01/00 BMW AG

18 n Instrument cluster 46cus002 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 048 - © 01/00 BMW AG

20 n 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 " ● " are tested for proper functioning whenever the igni...

21 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Indicator and warning lamps Yellow: stop immediately Engine oil level Comes on while driving: Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. The oil level is at the absolute minimum.For additional information, refer to page 133...

22 n Indicator and warning lamps 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 76 . Yellow: check as soon as p...

23 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Indicator and warning lamps Engine Power Control (EML) * ● Malfunction in the EML. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center. Add coolantThe coolant level is too low. Top off the coolant at the earliest op- portunity. For addi...

26 n Refueling Fuel filler door Before filling the tank, shut off the engine. If you do not, fuel cannot flow 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. To unlock the filler door if the central locki...

27 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Fuel specifications Tire inflation pressure 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 ratin...

28 n Tire inflation pressure Observe tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table ap-ply to tires made by BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires made by other manufacturers. Ap-proved tire sizes a...

Overview Controls and features Operation, care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 31 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Driving:Steering/Ignition lock 70 Starting the engine 70 Switching off the engine 71 Parking brake 72 Manua...

32 n Keys 1 The master keys with remote control determine the functions for the Key Memory, refer to page 60 There is an extended-life battery in every master key that is charged automatically in the steering lock as you drive.If you have a master key that is not being used, use that key at least on...

33 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Electronic vehicle immobilizer The key to security Your BMW is equipped with a passive anti-theft system. This electronic immo-bilization system reduces the likelihood of your vehicle being stolen by making it impossible to start the en...

34 n Central locking system Opening and closing – from outside The concept The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The system engages and re-leases the locks on the > doors > luggage compartment lid > fuel filler door > glove compartment. T...

35 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Opening and closing – from outside Using the remote control The remote control gives you an excep-tionally convenient method for unlock-ing and locking your vehicle. Further-more, it provides two additional func-tions that only the remo...

36 n Opening and closing – from outside To unlock the vehicle Press button 1 to unlock the driver's door only. Press the button twice in order to unlock the entire vehicle. 46cde056 If the vehicle is in a tight parking space, lowering the driver's side window helps you when entering the vehicle. Aft...

37 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Opening and closing – from outside Switching on the interior lamps After locking the vehicle, press button 2 again. Switching off the tilt sensor alarm system * and interior motion sensor * Press button 2 again immediately after locking...

38 n Opening and closing – from inside Use this button to operate the central locking system when the doors are closed. The doors and luggage compart-ment lid are unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft alarm system is not activated. If only the driver's door was un-locked from the outside and you p...

39 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Luggage compartment lid The lock Only the master keys (refer to page 32 ) fit in the lock of the luggage compart-ment lid. To secure separately Lock the glove compartment with a master key. This locks the luggage compartment lid and dis...

40 n Luggage compartment lid Luggage compartment Closing The handle recesses in the interior trim panel of the luggage compartment lid (arrows) make it easier to pull down. To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the luggage com- partment lid is clear when it is closed, as with all closin...

41 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Luggage compartment 3 Lift the floor panel up with the device designed to hold it and hook it onto the rubber seal of the water gutter (arrow). When lowering, carefully press the device used for hanging the floor panel back into its hol...

42 n Alarm system * The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the lug-gage compartment lid is opened > Movements inside the vehicle > To a change in the vehicle's tilt – if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle without authorization, for exa...

43 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Alarm system * > If the indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds when the system is dis-armed, an attempted entry has been detected in the period since the sys-tem was armed. Following triggering of an alarm, the indicator lamp will fla...

44 n Electric power windows Open and close the windows From ignition key position 1: > Press the switch up to but not past the pressure point:The window continues to move downward as long as you continue to hold the switch > Press the switch past the pressure point:The window moves automatical...

45 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Manual convertible top The fabric top offers perfect weather protection, and can easily be opened and closed by one person. Here are a few tips to ensure that you get the most enjoyment out of driving your convertible. It is advisable t...

47 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview Manual convertible top 8 Press the convertible top compart- ment lid down from above (arrow). The lid locks for the convertible top compartment are equipped with sen-sors that carry out the closing proce-dure 9 Close the windows that we...

49 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview The fully automatic convertible top * The fully automatic convertible top combines assured protection from the weather with a one-touch operation. Here are a few tips to ensure that you get the most enjoyment out of driving your convert...

50 n The fully automatic convertible top * Opening and closing 1 Closing2 Opening Keep pressing the button for operating the convertible top until the opening or closing process has ended.The side windows will lower slightly during the opening process. If you continue to press the button after the c...

51 n Index Data Te chnolog y Repairs Car care Controls Overview The fully automatic convertible top * Wind deflector * Convenience operation from the driver's door lock > To open: with the door closed, turn the key to the "Unlock" position and hold it > To close: with the door closed, ...

52 n Wind deflector * 2 Flip out the side pieces on both sides and lock them into place (arrow) 46cde098 Position the wind deflector so that the smaller portion points toward the front. c 3 Guide the mounting pin for the side part into the opening provided 4 Using the slide, pull the mounting pin on...

53 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview For your personal safety when adjusting the seat position, please follow the in-structions below carefully. Never try to adjust your seat while driving the vehicle. The seat could respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss ...

54 n Head restraints Front head restraints 1 Height Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately level with your ears. To avoid injury when moving the head restraint, do not hold on between the head restrai...

55 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Head restraints BMW sports seat * Raising the head restraints Keep pulling on the head restraints until they click into place. Do not remove the rear head re-straints, as otherwise they will be damaged. < For additional information, pl...

57 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Seat and mirror memory * You can store and recall three different driver's seat and outside mirror posi-tions. The illustration shows the buttons on the driver's seat, for making these position adjustments. The setting for the head restra...

58 n Seat and mirror memory * Adjusting steering wheel Mirrors Passenger side exterior mirror tilt function (automatic curb monitor) * 1 Move the mirror selector switch 1 to the "driver's mirror" position 2 When the selector lever is placed in "Reverse", the passenger-side mirror til...

59 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Mirrors You can also adjust the mirrors manu-ally by pressing against the outer edges of their lenses. The mirror on the passenger's side features a lens with a more convex surface than the mirror installed on the driver's side. When esti...

60 n Car Memory, Key Memory How the system functions You have probably frequently wished that you could configure individual functions of your vehicles to reflect your own personal requirements. In engineering your vehicle, BMW has in-cluded several user-defined functions in the vehicle's design. Yo...

61 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Fasten your safety belt at the beginning of every trip. To fasten: make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle. To release: press the red button in the buckle. Hold the belt and guide it back into its reel. Before using the rear...

62 n ISOFIX Attachment of the child seat * The mounts for the ISOFIX child re-straint system are not visible from the outside, but are marked by 2 colored spots. The illustration shows the left rear seat by way of example. Please observe manufacturer service- and safety precautions when attaching th...

63 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Airbags 1 Front airbags for driver and passenger2 Side airbags (front) Protective effect The front airbags supplement the three-point safety belts by providing addi-tional protection for the front-seat oc-cupants in the event of a severe ...

64 n Airbags Sitting correctly with airbags For your safety, comply with the following instructions for the air- bags. If you do not, the airbags may not be able to provide their maximum pro-tection. All passengers in the vehicle should be aware of and comply with this information: The airbags are s...

66 n Child restraints * Commercially-available child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt por-tion of a combination lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or inadequately installed restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always read and foll...

67 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Installing a child restraint system All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child restraint systems. Information regarding this is located near the buckle latch of each...

68 n Rollover protection system The rollover protection system is auto-matically activated in the event of an accident or other critical driving situa-tion (extreme tilting along either the longitudinal oder lateral axis, loss of ground contact). The protective bar located in the rear head restraint...

70 n 0 Steering lock engaged The key can be inserted or removed in this position only. After removing the key, turn the steer-ing wheel slightly to the left or right until the lock engages. Vehicles with automatic transmis-sion * : Do not move the selector lever from the "Park" position unti...

72 n Parking brake To engage The lock engages automatically when you lift the lever, and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition key is in position 2. Refer to page 21 . To release Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button and lower the lever. The parking brake ...

73 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Manual transmission The shift lever's neutral plane (dot in the illustration) is located between 3rd and 4th gears. When shifting from each gear into "Neutral", the shift lever returns auto-matically to this gear plane because of ...

74 n Automatic transmission with Steptronic * You have the option of driving with a normal automatic transmission or switching to manual. When you move the selector lever from the "D" position to the left into the M/S range, the performance-oriented shift programs of the automatic transmissi...

76 n Automatic transmission with Steptronic * In the following situations, the Step-tronic "thinks" for you in the manual mode: > In order to prevent the engine from overrevving, the transmission shifts automatically to the next higher gear just before the RPM cutoff point > If you do ...

77 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher Washer/Wiper system 1 High beam (blue indicator lamp) 2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator lamp) 3 Turn signal indicator (green indicator lamp accompanied by periodic click-ing sound from the relay). I...

78 n Washer/Wiper system 1 Intermittent wipe or rain sensor * Intermittent wipe: You can use rotary dial 6 to select from four wipe intervals.In addition, the wipe interval automati-cally adapts to variations in road speed. Rain sensor: The rain sensor is located on the wind-shield, directly in fron...

79 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster Headlamp washers * If the headlamps are on, they will also be cleaned every fifth time you activate the automatic windshield washer. Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid wi...

80 n Cruise control The vehicle can store and automatically maintain any desired vehicle speed above approx. 20 mph (30 km/h) that you input. To activate the system From ignition key position 2:Press button 1. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. You can now use the cruise control....

81 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Cruise control To cancel the cruise control When the system is activated, press button 1. The indicator lamp stays on. You can use the cruise control again as required. In addition, cruise control is canceled automatically: > If the br...

82 n 1 Odometer You can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in position 0 by pressing the button in the instrument cluster (arrow). 2 Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the button (arrow) with the ignition key in position 1 and up. 462us005 Avoi...

83 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Fuel gauge Coolant temperature gauge Service Interval Display When you switch on the ignition, the indicator lamp lights up briefly as an operation check. Once the indicator lamp stays on con-tinuously, there are still approx. 2.1 gal-lon...

84 n Graphic display The following alerts or status messages are displayed with icons from ignition key in position 2 and up until the defects are corrected. 1 Check low beams and high beams, as well as the parking lamps 2 Door open 3 Luggage compartment lid open 4 Check brake and tail lamps. After ...

85 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Onboard computer * Mode selection From ignition key position 1 and up, you can call up information from the on-board computer shown in the display of the instrument cluster using the button in the turn signal lever. By pressing the button...

86 n Onboard computer * Average fuel consumption If you continue to press down on the button on the turn signal indicator lever, the average fuel consumption display will reset itself and will begin calculat-ing average fuel consumption from that point onward. 46cus009 Range The computer bases its c...

87 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview The PDC assists you when you are park-ing. A signal warns you of the real dis-tance to an obstacle. To do this, four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper measure the distance to the nearest ob-ject. The range for the sensors at the two r...

88 n Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The concept DSC helps maintain vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. The system optimizes vehicle stability during acceleration and when starting from a full stop, as well as optimizing traction. In addition, the system recog-nizes unstable vehi...

89 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Tire Pressure Control (RDC) * The concept RDC monitors the tire pressure at all four wheels – even while you are driv-ing. The system provides an alert when-ever the inflation pressure drops signifi-cantly below the specified pressure in ...

91 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Parking lamps With the switch in this position, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting comes on. For lighting on one side for parking, refer to page 92 . Low beams When the ignition is switched off and the low beams are on, only the pa...

92 n High beams/Parking lamps Fog lamps Interior lamps 1 High beam (blue indicator lamp) 2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator lamp) 3 Parking lamps Parking lamp, left or right With the ignition key in position 0, engage the lever in the appropriate turnsignal position. 46cde094 Front fog lamps A green...

93 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Reading lamps Reading lamps are in the front next to the interior lamp. They can be switched on and off with the switch adjacent to each lamp. In order to prevent draining the battery, all of the lamps in the vehicle are switched off auto...

94 n Automatic climate control 46cus021 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 048 - © 01/00 BMW AG

96 n Automatic climate control Tips for pleasant driving Use the automatic system (switch on AUTO button 7). Select an interior tem-perature that is comfortable for you – we recommend 72 7 (+22 6 ). When the outside temperature is above 41 7 (+5 6 ), you can also use the air condi- tioner 12. This w...

97 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Automatic climate control Air supply By pressing the left or right half of the button, you can vary the air supply. By doing this, you switch off the automatic control for the air supply. Nevertheless, the automatic air distri-bution rema...

99 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview The seat cushion and backrest can be heated when the ignition key is in posi-tion 2. You can call up different heating modes by repeatedly pressing the button. When the three indicator lamps are illuminated, the highest heating mode is ac...

100 n BMW Universal Transmitter * The concept The BMW Universal Transmitter re-places up to three hand-held transmit-ters for different devices such as ga-rage-door openers, alarm systems, or door-locking systems. The BMW Uni-versal Transmitter recognizes and "learns" the transmitted signal ...

101 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview BMW Universal Transmitter * Programming 1 Channel keys 2 Indicator lamp Read and comply with the safety precautions on the previous page. < 1 Turn the ignition key to position 2 2 To initialize: press and hold both out- side keys 1 un...

102 n BMW Universal Transmitter * Storage compartments Clearing the channel keys Read and comply with the safety precautions on page 100 . < The memory of individual channel keys cannot be deleted. However, the three channel keys can be cleared together as follows: > Press and hold both outsid...

103 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Storage compartments Cellular phone * Ashtray front Cup holder, coin box A coin box and two cup holders are provided in the center console. 460us251 Hands-free system In vehicles with a telephone prepara-tion * or a communications packag...

104 n Ashtray front Cigarette lighter Ashtray rear To empty Press the edge of the lid (arrow): you can now pull the ashtray upward for removal. 46cus016 Press the lighter in. Remove the lighter as soon as it retracts. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it i...

105 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Ski bag * The ski bag allows the safe and clean transport of up to three pairs of skis or two snowboards. The length of the ski bag and the addi-tional space provided in the luggage compartment make it possible to carry skis with a lengt...

106 n Ski bag * Cargo loading 4 Press the button in the luggage com- partment (arrow) 5 Use the magnetic retainer to fasten the cover panel to the back wall. Securing the load Secure the skis or other objects in the bag by tightening down the re- taining strap at the buckle. < Please ensure that ...

107 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Cargo loading Securing the load > For small, light items, use the rubber-lined non-skid side of the floor mat or secure with a luggage compartment net * or elastic straps (refer to page 40 ) > For large, heavy pieces, see your BMW ...

108 n Luggage rack for the hardtop * Mounting points Access to the mounting points:To open the covers (arrow), please use the tool included with the luggage rack system. A special roof-rack system is available for your BMW as an optional extra. Please observe the precautions in-cluded with the insta...

Overview Controls and features Operation, care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 111 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Special operating instructions:Break-in procedures 112 Driving notes 113 Catalytic converter 113 Antilock Br...

113 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Brakes:Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light but con-sistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear, and possibly to brake failure.Aquaplaning:When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce veh...

114 n Antilock Brake System (ABS) The concept ABS enhances active driving safety by helping to prevent the wheels from locking while braking. This is because locked wheels are dangerous. When the front wheels slide, the driver loses steering control over the vehicle. Traction loss at the rear wheels...

115 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Antilock Brake System (ABS) Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Cornering Brake Control (CBC) CBC is an advanced engineering de-sign of the ABS. When braking while cornering at high speed or braking dur-ing high lateral acceleration, or when bra...

116 n Disc brakes Disc brakes furnish optimum decelera-tion and braking control and greater fade resistance under heavy use. When the vehicle is driven only occa-sionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake appli-cations are less freq...

117 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Brake system Brake fluid level If the warning lamp for the brake system comes on with the park-ing brake released: The brake fluid level is too low in the reservoir (refer to page 136 ). If the brake fluid level is too low and brake peda...

118 n Winter operation Winter is often accompanied by rapid changes in weather, requiring not only a different driving style, but also certain preparations to the vehicle itself to en-sure that your vehicle operates safely and trouble free throughout the winter months. Coolant Be sure that the coola...

119 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Winter operation Brakes Winter road conditions substantially reduce the amount of traction available between the tires and the road surface. Keep this in mind, because the braking distance increases substantially. ABS is intended to prev...

121 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Hardtop* It is not necessary to remove the fabric top even in the winter, when the hard-top is generally in constant use. But you can take it off at any time with no prob-lem. Before the fabric top is stored in the convertible top compar...

122 n Hardtop * 4 Open both front locking levers. To do this press the buttons. The levers will loosen somewhat. Flip the levers open until they hit the stop 46cde0089 5 Fold the cover panels that are on the right and left side and below the interior lamps downward before mounting the hardtop. Press...

124 n To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single tread configuration from a single manu-facturer. BMW tests and approves wheel/tire combinations. Refer to page 128 . DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C In addition to the tire grades listed...

125 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Tire replacement Tire rotation Tire age The date on which the tire was manu-factured is indicated by the code on the sidewall:DOT ... 150 indicates that the tire was manufactured during week 15 of the year 2000. BMW recommends the replac...

126 n Wheel and tire combinations The right choice Use only tires approved by BMW. Refer to the information beginning on page 128 . Due to the high speeds this vehicle can reach, the use of specific brands, spec-ifications and sizes is mandatory. Con-sult any BMW center for details. Comply with loca...

127 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Do not exceed specified maximum speeds Never exceed the maximum speed for which winter tires are rated. Unprofessional attempts by laymen to service tires can lead to damage and accidents.Have this work performed by skilled professionals...

128 n Approved wheel and tire specifications Tire specifications Steel rim (wheel rim) Light-alloy wheel Summer tires 205/55 R 16 91 H 225/50 R 16 92 W 225/50 ZR 16 ––– 7Jx167Jx167Jx16 205/50 R 17 93 W extra load – 7Jx17 225/45 R 17 91 W – 8Jx17 Front: 225/40 ZR 18 – 8Jx18 Rear: 255/35 ZR 18 – 8.5Jx...

129 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview To unlock Pull the lever located under the left-hand side of the dashboard. Do not work on your vehicle with-out appropriate skills. Always switch off the engine and allow it to cool down before working in the engine compartment. Always ...

130 n Engine compartment 46cde082 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 048 - © 01/00 BMW AG

132 n Washer fluids Washer nozzles Headlamp * and windshield washer system Capacity: approx. 5.6 US quarts (5.3 liters). Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze (according to manu-facturer's recommendations). We recommend that you mix the washer fluid before adding it to the res...

133 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Engine oil Checking the oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Shut the engine off after it has reached normal operating tempera-ture 3 After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip- stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-free cl...

134 n Engine oil Specified engine oils The quality of the engine oil is extremely important for the function and life of an engine. Based on extensive testing, BMW has approved only certain types of engine oils. Use only approved "BMW High Perfor-mance Synthetic Oil". If you are unable to ob...

135 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Engine oil Coolant Always comply with all environ-mental protection guidelines and regulations when disposing of used oil . < Recommendation: have the oil changed by your BMW center only. Continuous exposure to used oil has caused can...

136 n Coolant Brake fluid Adding coolant Wait until the engine cools before re-moving the cap from the expansion tank. The coolant gauge needle in the instrument cluster must be located in the blue zone. If it is not, there is a danger of scalding. 1 Turn the cap slightly counterclock- wise in order...

137 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Vehicle Identification Number In the engine compartment, on the right-hand strut dome (arrow). 462de247 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 048 - © 01/00 BMW AG

138 n The BMW Maintenance System has been designed as a reliable means for providing maximum driving and operat-ing safety – and as cost effectively as possible for you. Once again, with re-spect to the previous version, mainte-nance costs were able to be reduced due to technical innovations. Please...

139 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Washing your vehicle You can wash your BMW at an auto-matic car wash, even when it is new. Brushless systems are preferable (refer to page 144 as well). Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and remove dead insects before washing the vehicle. ...

140 n Caring for your vehicle Exterior finish To provide effective corrosion protec-tion, multilayer paintwork is applied at the factory. Cataphoretic immersion priming techniques are supplemented with special body-cavity protectants, by applying specially developed and extensively tested materials....

141 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Caring for your vehicle Waxing your vehicle Protect the finish using only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. The best way to determine when the finish needs to be waxed is by noting when water stops beading on the surface. You can use a ...

142 n Caring for your vehicle Plastic components, vinyl upholstery, the headliner (with the hardtop * ), lamp lenses, the clear cover for the instru-ment cluster and dull black surfaces can be cleaned with either water and possi-bly a cleaner designed to be used on plastic. Do not soak the seats or ...

143 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Caring for your vehicle The buildup of an electrostatic charge on the seat covers, particularly if atmo-spheric humidity is low, can give the occupants an unpleasant electric shock if they touch metal body parts after leav-ing the vehicl...

144 n Cleaning and caring for your convertible top Care The appearance and life of the convert-ible top are highly dependent on its proper care and operation. You should pay particular attention to the following instructions if your vehicle has a light-colored top. Protect the vehicle from exposure ...

146 n Airbags 1 Front airbags for driver and passenger 2 Side airbags (front) Important safety notices Do not attempt to remove the gas generators for the airbag restraint system from the vehicle. Testing and servicing must be performed by trained technicians only. In the event of a mal-function, de...

147 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Vehicle storage If you intend to store the vehicle for more than three months, have the maintenance operations described on this page performed. < Preparations for storage Have your BMW center perform the fol-lowing procedures: 1 Clea...

148 n Technical modifications Any BMW center will be glad to inform you of the advisability, legal require-ments and factory recommendations regarding technical modifications on your vehicle. For this purpose, the BMW center will require the Vehicle Identification Number and, in some cases, the engi...

149 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview OBD interface socket The interface socket for the onboard diagnostics is located on the driver's side at the left-hand bottom of the dashboard and under a cover. The cover has the letters "OBD" on it. The purpose of the OBD syste...

153 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Lamps and bulbs The illustration shows the left-hand side of the engine compartment. 1 Low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts 2 High beams H7 bulb, 55 watts The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-fore, wear safety glasses and pro- tective gloves. Failur...

155 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Lamps and bulbs Side turn signals 5 watt bulb 1 Use finger pressure against the rear end of the lens (arrow) to press it for-ward for removal 2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left to remove. 462de250 Front fog ...

157 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Lamps and bulbs Center brake lamp LED strip in the luggage compartment lid. Please contact a BMW center in the event of a malfunction. 46cde005 License plate lamps 5 watt bulb 1 Place a screwdriver in the slot and press toward the left (...

159 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Changing a wheel Safety measures in the event of a flat tire or wheel change: Stop the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat sur-face. Switch on the hazard flashers. Turn the steering wheel to the straight...

160 n Changing a wheel > Space-saver spare tireLocated next to the jack.Loosen the wing nut (arrow) by hand, remove the storage tray and take out the spare wheel > Lug wrench – is in the onboard tool kit on the underside of the luggage compartment lid (refer to page 152 ). 46cde039 Procedure 1...

162 n Changing a wheel Battery Driving with the space-saver spare tire Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of 45 mph (80 km/h). You can anticipate changes in vehicle handling such as delayed braking re-sponse, longer braking distances and changes in self-steering properties when approaching stab...

163 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Battery Battery care The battery is absolutely maintenance-free, that is, the original acid will nor-mally last for the service life of the battery under temperate climatic conditions. For all questions regarding the battery, please cons...

164 n Battery Removal and installation Do not disconnect the battery when the engine is running. If you do so, the ensuing voltage surge will damage the vehicle's onboard electronics. Do not make any modifications in the wires to the positive terminal. If you do so, the protective function of the sa...

165 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Fuses Fuel filler door If an electrical accessory should fail, switch it off and check the fuse. In the glove compartment 1 Open the glove compartment and turn the two white quick-release fasteners outward. Spare fuses and plastic tweeze...

166 n Fully automatic convertible top * Closing manually in the event of an electrical malfunction Closing the convertible top manu-ally is best done from the outside with the driver's door open and the driver's seat tilted forward. The rear seat should not be occupied while this operation is taking...

169 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Towing the vehicle Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting is stored in the onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains in the vehicle at all times. This fitting is designed for installation in the tow sockets located at the front and rear of...

Overview Controls and features Operation, care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 171 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) 172 Airbags 173 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 173 Radio reception 174 ...

172 n For vehicles with automatic transmis-sion * , Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) makes the optimum gear selec-tion based on a number of factors. In this process, it considers your individ-ual driving style as well as current driving conditions. ATC recognizes your personal driving style from ...

173 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Deceleration sensors continuously monitor the acceleration forces acting upon the vehicle. If, as the result of a frontal collision, a deceleration is reached at which the protection of the safety belts alone is no longer ade-quate, the ...

175 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimmer * The interior rearview mirror with auto-matic dimming feature reduces glare by adapting the intensity of the reflected images to correspond to levels of light registered by the unit's senso...

176 n Rain sensor * Depending on how wet the windshield is, the rain sensor controls the opera-tion of the windshield wipers. Infrared light is carried along the sur-face of the windshield in an optical con-ductor in such a manner that it is re-flected completely when the windshield is dry. The quan...

Overview Controls and features Operation, care and maintenance Technical data Index Advanced technology 181 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Engine data 182 Dimensions 183 Weights 184 Capacities 185 Electrical system 186 Drive belts 186 Data Owner service procedures Online ...

182 n BMW 323Ci DisplacementNumber of cylinders cu. in. (cm m ) 152.2 (2,494)6 Maximum outputat engine speed hp (kW)rpm 170 (127)5,500 Maximum torqueat engine speed lb.ft (Nm)rpm 181 (245)3,500 Compression ratio e 10.5 StrokeBore in (mm)in (mm) 2.95 (75)3.31 (84) Fuel-injection system Digital electr...

183 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 46use019 Minimum turning circle dia.: 34.4 feet (10.5 m). Dimensions Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 048 - © 01/00 BMW AG

184 n Weights BMW 323Ci Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)with manual transmissionwith automatic transmission * lbs. (kg)lbs. (kg) 3,560 (1,615)3,627 (1,645) Approved gross vehicle weightwith manual transmissionwith automatic transmission * lb...

185 n Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview Capacities Notes Fuel tank reserve gal. (liters)gal. (liters) approx. 16.6 (approx. 63)approx. 2.1 (approx. 8) Fuel specification: page 27 Windshield washer system/ Headlamp washer system * quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3) For d...

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