User manual BMW SERIE 3 CONVERTIBLE 2004

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG 325Ci 330Ci Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] Do not use cruise control on twisting roads, when high traffic density prevents driving at a constant speed, or when the road surface is slick ­ snow, rain, ice ­ or loose ­ rocks or gravel, sand. < Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield, as your vision could be obscured. This could cause damage to the washer pump. < The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. To deactivate the system Press the button as often as needed until the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Cruise control is also deactivated when the ignition key is in position 0. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG Cruise control* The speed stored in memory is deleted. To decelerate 85 > If you exceed or fall below the programmed speed for an extended period ­ by depressing the accelerator, for example. To store and maintain speed or to accelerate Press button ­ briefly: If you are already driving with activated cruise control, the speed is decreased by approx. Press and hold button ­: With the cruise control active, the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed. To recall the stored setting Press button + briefly: The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. Press and hold button +: Press the button: The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed. To interrupt the cruise control If on a downhill gradient the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed can be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient. < When the system is activated, press the button. You can use the cruise control again whenever you want by calling up the speed that was stored last. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically: > When the brakes are applied > When you apply pressure to the clutch pedal, or when you move the automatic transmission selector lever from D to N Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview Everything under control 86 Odometer Tachometer Energy control 1 Odometer 2 Trip odometer Odometer You can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in position 0 by pressing the left button in the instrument cluster. Do not operate the engine with the nee- Indicates the current fuel consumption dle in the red overspeed zone of the in mpg ­ in liters/100 km on Canadian gauge. This allows you to see whether To protect the engine, the fuel supply is your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust interrupted when you approach this emissions. When the vehicle is stationary, the display goes to Maximum ­ zero on Canadian models. Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the left button with the ignition key in position 1 or higher. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge To check coolant level, refer to page 140. 87 Once the indicator lamp stays on conBlue tinuously, there are still approx. Between the blue and red zones Certain operating conditions, such as those encountered in mountainous areas, may cause the needle to fluctuate slightly. Driving to the last drop of fuel can prevent the engine from operating properly and result in damage. < When you switch on the ignition, the indicator lamp lights up briefly as an operation check. The needle may rise as far as the edge of the red sector during normal operation. Red When you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp comes on briefly as an operation check. If the lamp comes on during normal vehicle operation: the engine has overheated. Shut off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down. Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ] 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG Dimensions 167 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 168 Weights 325Ci Curb weight with manual transmission/SMG with automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission/SMG with automatic transmission Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved maximum roof load for the hardtop Luggage compartment capacity with the convertible top compartment raised lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg cu ft/l cu ft/l 3, 560/1, 615 3, 627/1, 645 4, 442/2, 015 4, 509/2, 045 2, 083/945 2, 546/1, 155 165/75 9. 2/260 10. 6/300 3, 616/1, 640 3, 704/1, 675 4, 497/2, 040 4, 575/2, 075 2, 094/950 2, 579/1, 170 165/75 9. 2/260 10. 6/300 330Ci Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 599 - © 09/03 BMW AG Capacities Notes 169 Windshield/ Headlamp washer reservoir Engine oil and filter change quarts/liters quarts/liters approx. 6. 9/6. 5 Specifications, refer to page 138 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Specifications, refer to page 138 Lifetime lubricant, no oil change required Manual and automatic transmission and differential ­ Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ]