BMW 323ci Convertible (2000 year). Instruction - part 4
42nAlarm system*
The concept
To activate and deactivate the
alarm system
The vehicle alarm system responds:
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
> When a door, the hood or the lug-
by using a key or the remote control,
gage compartment lid is opened
the alarm system is also armed or dis-
> Movements inside the vehicle
armed at the same time.
> To a change in the vehicle's tilt -
The interior protection and tilt sensor
if someone attempts to steal the
alarm systems are activated approx.
wheels or tow the vehicle without
30 seconds after you have shut the last
authorization, for example
door.
> If there is an interruption of battery
voltage.
If the alarm system has been armed
correctly, the hazard warning flashers
The system responds to unauthorized
Indicator lamp displays
flash once.
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
The indicator lamp is located under the
simultaneously activating the following:
You can have one signal set as
inside rearview mirror.
> Sounding an acoustical alarm for
acknowledgment when arming
> When the indicator lamp flashes con-
30 seconds
and disarming.<
tinuously, the system is armed
> Activating the hazard warning
> The indicator lamp flashes when it
flashers for approx. five minutes
You can also open the luggage com-
is armed. Doors, the hood or luggage
> Flashing the high beams on and off in
partment lid when the system is armed
compartment lid are not closed
tandem with the hazard warning
by pressing button 3 of the remote con-
properly. Even if you do not close the
flashers.
trol (refer to page 37). When it is closed,
alerted area, the remaining areas are
the lid is once again secured.
deadlocked, and the indicator lamp
flashes continuously after 10 seconds.
However, the interior protection
system is not activated
> If the indicator lamp goes out when
the system is disarmed, no manipula-
tion or attempted intrusions have
been detected in the period since the
system was armed
Alarm system*
43n
> If the indicator lamp flashes for
Interior protection system
For US owners only
10 seconds when the system is dis-
The transmitter and receiver of the inte-
The transmitter and receiver units com-
armed, an attempted entry has been
rior protection system are located in the
ply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
detected in the period since the sys-
front area of the center console, hidden
Communication Commission) regula-
tem was armed.
from the driver, and in the rear area of
tions. Operation is governed by the
Following triggering of an alarm, the
the center console under a cap.
following:
indicator lamp will flash continuously.
However, deactivate the interior protec-
FCC ID: LTQSDR2G5
tion system (see previous column) when
Compliance statement:
Avoiding an unintentional alarm
children or animals are to remain in the
This device complies with part 15 of the
The tilt sensor alarm system and interior
vehicle.
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
protection system can be deactivated.
following two conditions:
Doing this prevents a false alarm from
> This device may not cause harmful
being triggered (in garages with eleva-
interference, and
tor ramps, for instance), or when the
> this device must accept any interfer-
vehicle is transported by trailer or train:
ence received, including interference
Lock the vehicle twice (= arm the sys-
that may cause undesired operation.
tem). Press button 2 on the remote
control twice in succession or lock the
Any unauthorized modifications to
vehicle twice with the key (refer to
these devices could void the
page 34).
user's authority to operate the equip-
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
ment.c
then flashes continuously. The tilt sen-
sor alarm system and interior protection
system are deactivated until canceled.
Re-arm the anti-theft alarm system to
re-activate the tilt sensor alarm system
and interior protection system.
44nElectric power windows
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the electric win-
dows for up to 15 minutes, provided
that no door has been opened.
Remove the key from the ignition
lock and close the doors when
you leave the vehicle, so that children
cannot operate the power windows and
possibly injure themselves.<
For operating convenience by using the
Open and close the windows
Operating all side windows
door lock, refer to page 34.
From ignition key position 1:
> Press the switch up to but not past
the pressure point:
> Press the switch up to but not past
All the windows will continue to lower
the pressure point:
as long as you keep pressing the
The window continues to move
switch
downward as long as you continue
> Press the switch past the pressure
to hold the switch
point:
> Press the switch past the pressure
All the windows move automatically.
point:
Pressing the switch again stops the
The window moves automatically.
opening cycle.
Pressing the switch again stops the
opening cycle.
You can close all the windows by pull-
ing the switch.
You can close windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
Manual convertible top
45n
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 to close
the convertible top when the vehicle is
parked. The closed convertible top not
only protects the passenger compart-
ment from unforeseeable damage from
the weather, it also provides a certain
degree of theft protection.
In addition, keep valuables only in the
To open the convertible top
3
Press the button to unlock the top.
locked luggage compartment, even
The lid locks for the convertible top
with the convertible top closed.
Operate the convertible top only
are unlocked and the side windows
when the vehicle is stationary.
lower slightly
Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
To prevent damage, the convertible top
rack on the convertible top.
compartment lid can not be opened if
If the convertible top compartment
the luggage compartment lid is open.c
lid has been raised, then the lid
To close the power side windows
locks for the convertible top will be
while driving: be sure to close
1 Flip the locking handle out and turn
blocked. If the indicator lamp lights up
either the rear windows first, or all win-
it until it hits the end stop
when you press the button, then you
dows at the same time, otherwise, they
2 Raise the convertible top slightly
cannot unlock. Flip the convertible top
may not close all the way at higher
(reduces the tension)
compartment lid down; refer to page 41,
speeds.c
and close the luggage compartment
lid.c
46nManual convertible top
Starting from either ignition key
position 1 or if with a door open: if
the side windows are closed, lower
them slightly by pressing the unlocking
button.c
4 Position the rear convertible top bar
5 Open the convertible top compart-
vertically and hold it firmly
ment lid all the way
6 Lay the rear convertible top bar in the
You can support the rear convert-
convertible top compartment
ible top bar when you raise it
7 Lift the convertible top off in the front
by pressing on the indicated area
and then lay it down in the back
(arrow).c
Press the convertible top com-
pletely into the compartment. This
makes it easier to close the convertible
top compartment lid, especially at low
temperatures.c
Manual convertible top
47n
The central locking system unlocks
automatically when the convertible
top compartment lid is closed, i.e.,
the luggage compartment lid is no
longer locked and can be opened
again.
To avoid any damage from constant
damp, never recess the convertible
top while it is wet (refer to the chapter
"Care" beginning on page 144).c
8 Press the convertible top compart-
To close the convertible top
ment lid down from above (arrow).
1 Put the ignition key in position 1
The lid locks for the convertible top
2 Press the button to unlock the top.
compartment are equipped with sen-
The lid locks for the convertible top
sors that carry out the closing proce-
are unlocked and the side windows
dure
lower slightly
9 Close the windows that were slightly
3 Open the convertible top compart-
lowered, or position them at the de-
ment lid
sired height.
4 Lift out the convertible top by both
In order to avoid any pinching,
the lateral guide section and the front
convertible top frame, and swing it
move the convertible top com-
partment lid from above only.
toward the front until you feel some
resistance
To prevent damage, the convertible top
compartment lid can not be opened if
the luggage compartment lid is open.c
48nManual convertible top
Starting from either ignition key
7 Using the locking handle, pull the
Should the convertible top start to
position 1 or with a door open:
front convertible top frame onto the
flutter at higher speeds, increase
If the side windows are closed, lower
windshield frame, and lock the con-
the airflow into the passenger area via
them slightly by depressing the respec-
vertible top by turning the handle
the ventilation controls to avoid creat-
tive button. After closing the convertible
until you hear it engage
ing a vacuum.c
top, either close the side windows or
8 Close the windows that were slightly
put them at the height desired.c
lowered, or position them at the de-
sired height.
5 Do not position the rear convertible
The rear convertible top bar will be
top bar vertically until the convertible
automatically pressed onto the convert-
top has been swung forward as far as
ible top compartment lid, and because
possible
of the pressure, will be sealed off when
6 Press the convertible top compart-
closed.
ment lid down from above. The lid
locks for the convertible top are
equipped with sensors that carry out
the closing procedure
In order to avoid any pinching,
move the convertible top com-
partment lid from above only.c
The central locking system auto-
matically unlocks when the con-
vertible top compartment lid is closed,
i.e., the luggage compartment lid is no
longer locked and can be opened
again.c
The fully automatic convertible top*
49n
The fully automatic convertible top
Operate the convertible top only when
Do not reach into the convertible
combines assured protection from the
the vehicle is stationary. Do not start to
top mechanism during opening
weather with a one-touch operation.
drive while operating it, either, because
and closing. Keep children away from
Here are a few tips to ensure that you
the procedure could be interrupted
the moving parts of the convertible top
get the most enjoyment out of driving
when the top hits certain positions.
during operation.
your convertible.
A partially open convertible top can
The automatic process is immediately
lead to damage or injury.
interrupted if the button for actuating
It is advisable to close the convertible
If you initiate convertible top operation
the convertible top is released. The pro-
top when the vehicle is parked. The
with the vehicle stationary and then
cess can be continued in the direction
closed convertible top not only protects
start driving, e.g. at a traffic light, you
desired by pressing the switch.c
the passenger compartment from un-
can completely carry out the initiated
foreseeable damage from the weather,
operation. To do this, press and hold
If the convertible top has been
it also provides a certain degree of theft
the corresponding button again.
stored in the convertible top com-
protection. In addition, keep valuables
Give the respectively applicable traffic
partment for an extended period of
only in the locked luggage compart-
rules preference during convertible top
time, e.g. during the winter months be-
ment, even with the convertible top
operation, as otherwise you will be in
cause the hardtop* has been used, it
closed.
violation of the law.
may be necessary to manually support
Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
Remove any foreign objects from the
the top when closing it automatically for
rack on the convertible top.
windshield frame before closing the
the first time:
To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top, otherwise, they could
Should the convertible top stop shortly
convertible top at temperatures below
hinder the opening and closing of the
before it reaches the end of the closing
14 7 (-10 6).
convertible top.
operation, press from outside against
To conserve the battery, operate the
Do not place any objects on the con-
the front of the convertible top frame
convertible top only with the engine
vertible top, since they would fall off
while pressing the switch to help the
running if at all possible.
when the convertible top is operated
top along until it begins moving again
and cause damage or injuries.
on its own.c
The convertible top operation is
While driving, always close the rear
completely automatic. In rare in-
power windows first, or close all 4 win-
stances, some manual support may be
dows at the same time, otherwise the
necessary (see Note in next column
windows may not shut tightly at higher
but one).
speeds.c
50nThe fully automatic convertible top*
If the convertible top compartment
While the convertible top is
panel has been raised, then the con-
moving, the side windows lower
vertible top cannot be moved. In this
slightly. If the convertible top closing
event, the yellow indicator lamp stays
or opening operation is interrupted, do
on when the button is pressed and indi-
not close the side windows by using the
cates that it is not possible to operate
power window buttons.
the convertible top.
Sometimes the luggage compartment
lid cannot be opened, either, if the
Flip the convertible top compartment
opening or closing process has been
panel down, refer to page 41.
interrupted.
To avoid any damage from constant
If the opening or closing process
damp, never put the convertible top
has been interrupted, then the
away wet.
Opening and closing
convertible top will remain stationary
The rear window will move toward the
in that position for 15 minutes.
1 Closing
passenger area while the convertible
After that, the convertible top can be
2 Opening
top is in operation, and it will also lightly
operated manually. This can also be
Keep pressing the button for operating
press the heads of the passengers sit-
carried out with the ignition key in
the convertible top until the opening or
ting in the rear toward the front. As a
position 0.
closing process has ended.
rule, there is no danger in this. To avoid
The luggage compartment cannot be
The side windows will lower slightly
any possible pinching, however, the
opened while operating the convertible
during the opening process. If you
rear passengers should tilt their heads
top.
continue to press the button after the
slightly forward while the convertible
The side windows are lowered slightly
convertible top has been closed and
top is in motion.c
when pressing the convertible top but-
locked, the side windows will close,
ton and are raised back up after com-
too.
pleting the opening process, if you have
The red indicator lamp lights up while
continued holding the button down for
the convertible top is being operated.
more than 2 seconds after the indicator
After releasing the button, the lamp will
lamp has gone out.c
start blinking if the opening or closing
process has not been fully completed.
The fully automatic convertible top*
Wind deflector*
51n
Convenience operation from the
The wind deflector cuts down air turbu-
driver's door lock
lence within the passenger area, thus
affording a pleasant ride, even at higher
> To open: with the door closed, turn
speeds. It is delivered in a protective
the key to the "Unlock" position and
casing, and because of its minimal size,
hold it
can easily be stowed in the luggage
> To close: with the door closed, turn
compartment.
the key to the "Lock" position and
hold it.
Installation
Releasing the key stops the movement.
1 Take the wind deflector out of its
For safety reasons, to keep the closing
protective casing
process in view, you cannot use the re-
mote control for convenience operation.
At higher speeds, the lower air
pressure in the passenger com-
partment may create a vacuum and
cause the convertible top to start flut-
tering. Increase the air supply via the
ventilation controls so that a vacuum
does not occur in the vehicle.c
52nWind deflector*
To avoid any pinching, move the
convertible top compartment lid
from above only.
With wind deflector in place: never
push the front seat all the way back to
avoid damage to the wind deflector.c
Removing
Remove the wind deflector in the
opposite order of installation.
2
Flip out the side pieces on both sides
Position the wind deflector so that
and lock them into place (arrow)
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 the other side back, so that it can
be guided into the opening provided
5 Unlock the convertible top compart-
ment lid, refer to page 45 or 50, and
open the convertible top compart-
ment lid
6 Flip the rear half of the wind deflector
back so that the attachments are in
contact with the vehicle
7 Close the convertible top compart-
ment lid. The wind deflector has now
been attached and is theft-proof.
Seat adjustment
53n
For your personal safety when adjusting
Correct sitting posture
the seat position, please follow the in-
To reduce strain on the spinal column,
structions below carefully.
sit all the way back in the seat and rest
your back fully against the backrest.
Never try to adjust your seat while
In the ideal sitting posture, your head is
driving the vehicle. The seat could
positioned along a straight line in rela-
respond with an unexpected movement,
tionship to your spinal column.
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
For long-distance driving, you may wish
could lead to an accident.
to increase the backrest tilt-angle
Be sure that the safety belt remains
slightly to reduce muscular tension.
firmly against your body at all times. In
You should be able to grasp the steer-
the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
ing wheel at its highest point with your
belt could slide over the hips, leading to
arms slightly bent.
1 Backward/Forward adjustment
abdominal injury. In addition, the safety
2 Cushion height
belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced
if the belt is worn loosely.
3 Backrest angle
Never ride with the backrest reclined to
an extreme angle (this particularly
Comply with the adjustment in-
applies to the front passenger). If you do
structions on this page, otherwise,
so, there is a risk that you will slide
personal safety is diminished.<
under the safety belt in an accident,
thus reducing the protection provided
by the safety belt.<
54nHead restraints
Front head restraints
2 Tilt angle
Rear head restraints
1 Height
Manually position the head restraint as
Rear head restraints may only be
desired.
lowered if there are no passen-
Head restraints reduce the risk
gers in the back seat. Raise lowered
of spinal injury in the event of an
head restraints again before taking on
accident.
passengers in the back seat.<
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately level with your
To completely lower the rear head
ears.
restraints:
To avoid injury when moving the head
restraint, do not hold on between the
1 Press the button down (arrow) and
head restraint and the backrest's upper
keep it pressed
edge.<
2 Push down on the top of the head
restraint.
Head restraints
BMW sports seat*
55n
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, please con-
tact your BMW center.
Do not use the rear head re-
straints as a shelf. Always keep
1
Tilt angle
5
Thigh support area:
the travel path for the rollover protec-
Pull the lever and adjust the position
2
Backward/Forward adjustment
tion system free and clear. Never attach
of the cushion for thigh support as
3
Cushion height
any type of protective coverings to the
desired.
head restraint (also refer to the labeling
4
Backrest angle
on the head restraints).<
Comply with the adjustment in-
structions on page 53. Failure to
do so could result in diminished per-
sonal safety.<