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BMW 323ci Convertible (2000 year). Instruction - part 3

28nTire inflation pressure

Observe tire approval

BMW Tires

specifications

All pressure specifications in

The inflation pressures in the table ap-

the table are indicated in psi

ply to tires made by BMW-approved

(kilopascal) with cold tires

manufacturers. Your BMW center is

(cold = ambient temperature)

familiar with these pressures. Higher

All summer tires as well as

30 (220) 33 (230) 36 (250) 44 (300)

pressures may be specified for tires

extra-load tires

made by other manufacturers. Ap-

323Ci

Winter tires

33 (230) 36 (250) 39 (270) 46 (320)

proved tire sizes are listed on

Space-saver tire

61 (420)

page 128.

For all-season tires, use the same tire inflation pressure as for summer tires.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires that

meet US and European standards. We

recommend the exclusive use of

BMW-approved tires.

Index

Data

Technology Repairs

Car care

Controls

Overview

30n

Opening and closing:

Keys 32

Electronic vehicle immobilizer

Central locking system

Opening and closing - from

outside

Opening and closing - from

inside

Luggage compartment lid

Luggage compartment

Alarm system

Electric power windows

Manual convertible top

The fully automatic

convertible top

Wind deflector

Adjustments:

Seats

Seat and mirror memory

Steering wheel

Mirrors

Car Memory, Key Memory 60

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts

ISOFIX Attachment of

the child seat

Airbags

Child restraints

Installing a child restraint

system

Rollover protection system

Controls

31n

Driving:

Lamps:

Overview

Steering/Ignition lock

Parking lamps/Low beams

Starting the engine

Instrument lighting

Switching off the engine

High beams/Parking lamps

Parking brake

Fog lamps 92

Manual transmission

Interior lamps

Controls and features

Automatic transmission with

Reading lamps

Steptronic

Controlling the climate for

Turn signal indicator/Headlamp

pleasant driving:

flasher

Automatic climate control

Operation, care

Washer/Wiper system/

Seat heating

Rain sensor

and maintenance

Rear window defroster

Cabin conveniences:

Cruise control

Glove compartment

BMW Universal

Everything under control:

Owner service procedures

Transmitter *

100

Odometer 82

Storage compartments

102

Tachometer

Cellular phone

103

Energy Control

Ashtray front

103

Fuel gauge

Cigarette lighter

104

Advanced technology

Coolant temperature gauge

Ashtray rear

104

Service Interval Display

Check Control

Loading and transporting:

Clock

Ski bag

105

Onboard computer

Cargo loading

106

Technical data

Luggage rack for the

Technology for safety and

hardtop

108

convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Dynamic Stability Control

Index

(DSC)

Tire Pressure Control (RDC)

32nKeys

Door and ignition key

Replacement keys

The locks for the luggage compart-

Replacement keys are available exclu-

ment lid and the glove compartment

sively through your BMW center. Since

cannot be operated with this key -

the keys are part of a security system,

this is recommended for valet park-

vehicle ownership must be checked

ing, for instance.

before a replacement key can be issued

(refer to "Electronic Vehicle Immobi-

lizer" on page 33).

If possible, take all of the master

keys that belong to the vehicle

with you when you pick up your re-

The master keys with remote control

placement key. After getting a replace-

determine the functions for the Key

ment key, turn it to position 2 in the

Memory, refer to page 60

ignition lock once (ignition switched on)

and then back. This allows the passive

There is an extended-life battery

anti-theft system to "learn" the new

in every master key that is

key.<

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 once a

year by driving with it for an extended

period to recharge the battery. Refer

also to page 35.<

2 Keep your spare key in a safe place,

such as in your wallet. This key is not

intended for continuous use

Electronic vehicle immobilizer

33n

How the electronics work

At the heart of this system is an elec-

tronic chip that is integrated into the

key. The lock mechanism itself is actu-

ally a dual-function device. While the

engine is running, the circuitry in the

ignition key and the vehicle's electronic

system constantly exchange variable,

vehicle-specific signals. The system will

not release the ignition, fuel injection

and starter unless it recognizes an

"authorized" key.

The key to security

Your BMW is equipped with a passive

Force applied to the key can dam-

age the integrated electronic cir-

anti-theft system. This electronic immo-

bilization system reduces the likelihood

cuitry. A damaged key can no longer be

used to start the engine.<

of your vehicle being stolen by making

it impossible to start the engine using

any keys other than the ones furnished

with the vehicle. Your BMW center can

cancel the electronic system authoriza-

tion for individual keys (in the event of

loss, for instance). A deactivated key

can no longer be used to start the en-

gine.

34nCentral locking system

Opening and closing - from outside

The concept

Convenience operating mode

The central locking system is ready for

You can also operate the power win-

operation whenever the driver's door is

dows and the fully automatic convert-

closed. The system engages and re-

ible top* using the door lock.

leases the locks on the

> To open: with the door closed, turn

> doors

the key to the "Unlock" position and

> luggage compartment lid

hold it

> fuel filler door

> To close: with the door closed, turn

> glove compartment.

the key to the "Lock" position and

hold it.

The central locking system can be

operated

Watch during the closing process

> from outside via the door lock and

Using the key

to make sure that nobody is in-

using the remote control

Turning the key in the driver's door

jured accidentally. Releasing the key

> from inside by pressing a button.

once unlocks the driver's door only.

stops the operation.<

Activating the central locking system

Turning the key a second time unlocks

from inside does not lock the fuel filler

all of the remaining doors, the luggage

Manual operation

door (refer to page 38). Operating it

compartment lid, the fuel filler door and

(in the event of electrical malfunction)

from the outside simultaneously acti-

the glove compartment.

Turn the key all the way to the extreme

vates the anti-theft protection. Both the

left or right to unlock/lock the door.

door locks and release handles remain

You can have a signal set as an

locked. The alarm system* is also

acknowledgement message that

armed or disarmed.

the vehicle is closed correctly.<

In the event of an accident, the central

locking system unlocks automatically

(only those doors that were not locked

separately with the safety lock buttons).

Refer to page 38. In addition, the ha-

zard warning flashers and interior lamps

come on.

Opening and closing - from outside

35n

Using the remote control

Master keys that are used repeat-

edly are always ready for opera-

The remote control gives you an excep-

tion since the battery in the key is

tionally convenient method for unlock-

charged automatically in the steering

ing and locking your vehicle. Further-

lock as you drive.

more, it provides two additional func-

If it is no longer possible to lock the

tions that only the remote control can

vehicle via the remote control, the

execute:

battery is drained. Use this key while

> Switching on the interior lamps

driving for an extended period in order

Using this function, you can also

to recharge the battery. Refer also to

"search" for your vehicle e. g. when-

page 32.

ever it is parked in an underground

To prevent unauthorized use of the

garage

remote control, surrender only the door

Master keys

> Opening the luggage compartment

and ignition key or the spare key (refer

lid

Keys with remote control are master

to page 32) when leaving the vehicle for

It will open slightly, regardless of

keys. Refer to page 32.

valet parking, for example.

whether it was previously locked

In the event of a system malfunction,

or unlocked.

Children might be able to lock the

please contact your BMW center.

doors from the inside. For this rea-

When you unlock the vehicle, the anti-

You can also obtain replacement keys

son, always take the vehicle keys with

theft system is deactivated, the alarm

there.<

you so that the vehicle can be opened

system* is disarmed, and the interior

again from the outside at any time.<

lamps are turned on. When you lock the

vehicle, the systems are activated and

armed, and the lamps go off.

You can have a signal set as an

acknowledgement message that

the vehicle is closed correctly.<

36nOpening and closing - from outside

If the vehicle is in a tight parking space,

To lock and secure

lowering the driver's side window helps

Press button 2.

you when entering the vehicle. After the

door is closed, the driver's-side window

closes automatically.

Convenience opening mode

Press and hold button 1. The power

windows are opened.

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.

Opening and closing - from outside

37n

System interference

The proper functioning of the remote

control system may be affected by

other units or equipment operating in

the immediate vicinity of your vehicle.

If this should occur, you can still open

and close the vehicle using the master

key in both the door and luggage com-

partment locks.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply

Switching on the interior lamps

Opening the luggage

with part 15 of the FCC (Federal Commu-

After locking the vehicle, press button 2

compartment lid

nication Commission) regulations. Oper-

again.

Press button 3.

ation is governed by the following:

The luggage compartment lid will open

FCC ID: LX8EWS

Switching off the tilt sensor

slightly, regardless of whether the lid

LX8FZVS

alarm system* and interior motion

was previously locked or unlocked.

LX8FZVE

sensor*

Compliance statement:

Press button 2 again immediately after

Before and after a trip, be sure

This device complies with part 15 of the

locking.

that the luggage compartment lid

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

For additional information, refer to

was not opened unintentionally.<

following two conditions:

page 43.

> 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 or

changes to these devices could

void the user's authority to operate this

equipment.<

38nOpening and closing - from inside

To unlock and open the doors

To engage the locks

> Either unlock the doors together with

> Either use the central locking button

the button for the central locking sys-

to lock both doors, or

tem and then pull each of the release

> press the individual safety lock but-

handles above the armrests or

tons down. As an added design fea-

> pull the release handle for each door

ture to prevent the driver from being

twice: the first pull unlocks the door,

inadvertently locked out of the vehi-

and the second one opens it.

cle, the driver's door safety lock but-

ton will not engage as long as the

door is open.

Children might be able to lock the

Use this button to operate the central

doors from the inside. For this rea-

locking system when the doors are

son, take the vehicle's keys with you so

closed. The doors and luggage compart-

that the vehicle can be opened again

ment lid are unlocked or locked only. The

from the outside at any time.<

anti-theft alarm system is not activated.

If only the driver's door was un-

locked from the outside and you

press the button, then, while the driver's

door remains open, all the other doors,

the luggage compartment lid, fuel filler

door and the glove compartment will

open as well.

It the driver's door is closed, it will be

locked.<

The central locking system can be

locked automatically as soon as

you begin to drive if you desire. You may

also have this adjusted so that it is key-

specific.<

Luggage compartment lid

39n

The lock

To open from inside

To open from outside

Only the master keys (refer to page 32)

If the luggage compartment lid has

Press the button in the handle recess

fit in the lock of the luggage compart-

not been locked separately, you can

(arrow): the luggage compartment lid

ment lid.

open it with this button in the footwell

opens slightly.

on the driver's side when the vehicle

The luggage compartment is lit when

To secure separately

is stationary.

the luggage compartment lid is opened.

Lock the glove compartment with a

master key.

Manual operation

This locks the luggage compartment lid

(in the event of electrical malfunction)

and disconnects it from the central

Turn the master key to the left to the

locking system. If you then surrender

stop - the luggage compartment lid will

only the door and ignition key (refer to

open slightly.

page 32), access to the vehicle through

The luggage compartment is locked

the luggage compartment is not possi-

again as soon as you close the lid.

ble, which is an advantage when using

for valet parking, for instance.

40nLuggage compartment lid

Luggage compartment

Do not drive with the luggage

compartment lid open, since ex-

haust fumes could penetrate the interior

of the vehicle. If you still drive with the

luggage compartment lid open (with the

convertible top closed):

> Close all the windows

> Increase the airflow of the automatic

climate control to a high level. Refer

to page 94.<

Closing

Hanging the luggage compartment

The handle recesses in the interior trim

floor up by the hook

panel of the luggage compartment lid

1 Press the button (arrow)

(arrows) make it easier to pull down.

2 Pull it up by the handle

To avoid injuries, be sure that the

travel path of the luggage com-

partment lid is clear when it is closed,

as with all closing procedures.<

Luggage compartment

41n

Lashing eyes are located on the inside

corners of the luggage compartment for

attaching luggage nets* or elastic straps

so that you can secure your luggage.

Refer also to "Cargo loading" on

page 106.

3 Lift the floor panel up with the device

Increasing the space in the

designed to hold it and hook it onto

luggage compartment

the rubber seal of the water gutter

You can increase the space in the lug-

(arrow).

gage compartment with the convertible

top closed. To do this, flip the handle

When lowering, carefully press the

(arrow) outward, and press it down-

device used for hanging the floor

ward. Now the convertible top com-

panel back into its holder.<

partment panel has been raised up.

Reverse the process to get ready to

open the convertible top.

When opening the convertible top,

make sure that the luggage com-

partment is properly set up for this;

refer to page 45 or 49, otherwise, you

could incur damage.<

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