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BMW 323ci Convertible (2000 year). Instruction - part 7

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Check Control

Clock

If you wish to have a permanent time

display, you can make this adjustment

in the car radio* display (refer to the

Radio Owner's Manual).

You can set the clock and the time

display in the car radio* as follows:

Graphic display

Adjustments

The following alerts or status messages

From ignition key position 1:

are displayed with icons from ignition

To set ahead: turn the button to the

key in position 2 and up until the defects

right.

are corrected.

To set back: turn the button to the left.

1 Check low beams and high beams,

The adjustment speed will increase the

as well as the parking lamps

longer you continue to hold the button.

2 Door open

To change the display mode: press the

3 Luggage compartment lid open

button briefly. Every time you press the

button, the clock display alternates

4 Check brake and tail lamps.

between the 12-hour or 24-hour mode.

After a trip and when the driver's door

In ignition key position 0: the time is

is opened, an acoustical signal is given

displayed for a few seconds after you

for "Lamps on" if the lamps have not

press the left button (refer to "Odo-

been switched off.

meter" on page 82).

Onboard computer*

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Ice warning

If the outside temperature drops to

approx. 37.5 7 (+3 6), the onboard

computer automatically switches to the

outside temperature display. In addi-

tion, a signal sounds as a warning and

the display flashes for a brief period.

The warning is repeated whenever the

temperature climbs to at least 43 7

(+6 6) following the last warning and

then drops back to 37.5 7 (+3 6).

Mode selection

Outside temperature

The ice warning does not alter the

From ignition key position 1 and up, you

You can change the units of measure-

fact that surface ice can form at

can call up information from the on-

ment (6/7) for the outside tempera-

temperatures above +37.5 7 (+3 6),

board computer shown in the display of

ture display by pressing the right-hand

on bridges or shaded road surfaces, for

the instrument cluster using the button

reset button in the instrument cluster

instance. <

in the turn signal lever. By pressing the

when the temperature display is active.

button briefly in the direction of the

steering column, you can call up a new

function for display.

The displays appear in the following

order:

Time, outside temperature, average fuel

consumption, cruising range, average

vehicle speed.

Starting with ignition key position 1, the

last active setting is displayed.

86nOnboard computer*

Average fuel consumption

Range

Average speed

If you continue to press down on the

The computer bases its calculations

If you continue to press down on the

button on the turn signal indicator lever,

for the cruising range on the rate of fuel

button on the turn signal indicator lever,

the average fuel consumption display

consumption in the period immediately

the average speed display will reset

will reset itself and will begin calculat-

preceding your data request.

itself and will begin calculating average

ing average fuel consumption from that

speed from that point onward.

point onward.

Any time spent when the vehicle is

stationary and the engine is shut off is

ignored for the calculation.

Park Distance Control (PDC)*

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The PDC assists you when you are park-

Acoustical signals

The PDC does not remove the

ing. A signal warns you of the real dis-

driver's personal responsibility for

The distance to the nearest object is in-

tance to an obstacle. To do this, four

evaluating the distance between the

dicated by a tone sounding at various

ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper

vehicle and any obstacles. Even when

intervals. As the distance between vehi-

measure the distance to the nearest ob-

sensors are involved, there is a blind

cle and object decreases, the intervals

ject. The range for the sensors at the two

spot in which objects cannot be de-

between the tones become shorter.

rear corners ends approx. 2 feet (60 cm)

tected. This applies especially in those

A continuous tone indicates the pres-

from the bumper. The range for the

cases where the system approaches

ence of an object less than approx.

two center sensors is approx. 4.9 feet

the physical limits of ultrasonic mea-

1 foot (30 cm) away.

(1.50 meters) wide.

surement, as occurs with tow bars and

The warning signal is canceled after

trailer couplings, and in the vicinity of

The system starts to operate automati-

approx. three seconds if the distance

thin and painted objects.

cally about one second after you select

to the obstacle remains constant during

Certain sources of sound, such as a

"Reverse" with the ignition key in posi-

this time (if you are moving parallel to

loud radio, could drown out the PDC

tion 2. PDC is deactivated when you shift

a wall, for instance).

signal tone.<

back out of reverse.

System malfunctions are indicated by a

continuous high-pitched tone when the

Keep the sensors clean and free of

system is activated the first time.

ice or snow in order to ensure that

Please refer the problem to your BMW

they continue to operate effectively.

center.

Do not apply high pressure spray to the

sensors for a prolonged period of time.

Maintain a distance of more than

4 inches (10 cm).<

88nDynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Indicator lamp

In the following exceptional circum-

stances, it may be effective to deacti-

The indicator lamp in the instru-

vate the DSC for a short period:

ment cluster goes out shortly

after you switch on the ignition.

> When rocking the vehicle or starting

Refer to pages 21 and 22.

off in deep snow or on loose surfaces

> or when driving with snow chains.

Indicator lamp flashes:

Refer also to page 118.

The system is active and governs drive

force and braking force.

To reactivate the system

If the indicator lamp fails to go out after

Press the button again; the indicator

the engine is started, or if it comes on

lamp goes out.

during normal driving and stays on:

There is a system malfunction or the

The concept

The laws of physics cannot be re-

system was deactivated with the but-

DSC helps maintain vehicle stability,

pealed, even with DSC. Any con-

ton. You can continue to drive the vehi-

even in critical driving situations.

sequences arising from traction loss

cle normally, but without DSC. Please

The system optimizes vehicle stability

consult your BMW center for repairs.

due to excessive vehicle speed remain

the responsibility of the driver. For this

during acceleration and when starting

from a full stop, as well as optimizing

To deactivate the system

reason, do not take risks by using the

additional safety margin provided by

traction. In addition, the system recog-

Press the button, the indicator lamp

nizes unstable vehicle conditions (un-

the system as an excuse.<

comes on.

dersteering or oversteering, for exam-

The illustration depicts the arrangement

For additional details concerning DSC,

ple) and helps hold the vehicle on a

of the buttons if the vehicle is fully

please refer to the chapter describing

sure course by intervening via the

equipped. This may vary, depending on

"Advanced technology" on page 173.

engine and by braking intervention at

the equipment actually installed.

the individual wheels.

When the DSC is deactivated, you are

The system activates automatically

operating the vehicle in the conven-

each time you start the engine.

tional drive mode.

Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*

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The concept

Loss of tire pressure

RDC monitors the tire pressure at all

If the inflation pressure has dropped

four wheels - even while you are driv-

significantly over a long period of time

ing. The system provides an alert when-

(which is normal for any tire), the

ever the inflation pressure drops signifi-

indicator lamp will come on with a

cantly below the specified pressure in

yellow lamp.

one or more tires.

This alerts you that you should have the

In order for the system to "learn" cor-

tires inflated to the specified pressures

rect tire inflation pressure, check the

as soon as possible.

pressure in all the tires, compare your

pressures with those in the tire inflation

If you are prompted to check the

tables (page 28), and make corrections

tire pressure shortly after a cor-

as necessary. Then activate the system.

Activate the system

rection has been made, this indicates

1 Turn the ignition key to position 2

that the corrected values were not ac-

This indicator lamp in the

(do not start the engine)

curate. Please check the inflation pres-

instrument cluster informs you

2 Press the button long enough for

sure again and make corrections ac-

whenever the tire pressure is

the indicator lamp in the instrument

cording to the inflation pressure table.

not normal.

cluster to light up yellow for a few

Then activate the system once again.<

seconds

3 After you have driven a few minutes,

RDC imports the current tire inflation

pressures as the nominal values to be

monitored.

You will only have to repeat this proce-

dure following a correction of the tire

inflation pressure. Otherwise, the RDC

functions automatically when the igni-

tion key is in position 2, and thus oper-

ates whenever the vehicle is driven.

90nTire Pressure Control (RDC)*

Flat tire

RDC cannot inform you of sudden

System interference

and severe tire damage caused by

If there is a tire failure with loss of pres-

The RDC may encounter interference

external influences.<

sure, the indicator lamp comes on with

from outside equipment or devices

a red lamp. In addition, an acoustic sig-

which use the same radio frequency.

Have the tires changed by your

nal goes off.

The indicator lamp will come on with a

BMW center.

If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed im-

yellow lamp during the malfunction.

Your BMW center is familiar with, and

mediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid

has the special tools necessary, for

The indicator lamp also comes on

hard brake applications. Do not over-

working on the RDC.<

> in the event of a system fault

steer. Replace the wheel and flat tire.

> if a wheel is mounted without RDC

electronics

The space-saver spare tire is pro-

> or if additional wheels using RDC

vided for temporary use only in the

electronics are transported.

case of a tire failure. It does not have

RDC electronics and is not monitored.<

Please contact your BMW center for

additional information.

Parking lamps/Low beams

Instrument lighting

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"LAMPS ON" warning

When you open the driver's door after

turning the ignition key to position 0, an

acoustic signal will go off for a few sec-

onds to remind you that the headlamps

have not been switched off.

Daytime running lamps*

If you desire, the lamp switch can be

left in the second position. When the

ignition is switched off, the external

lighting is also switched off.

Parking lamps

Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi-

With the switch in this position,

nation intensity.

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 parking lamps will remain on.

"Follow-Me-Home" lamps:

If you actuate the headlamp

flasher after you have parked the vehi-

cle and shut off the engine, the low

beams will remain on for a brief period.

You may also have this function deacti-

vated if you wish.<

92nHigh beams/Parking lamps Fog lamps

Interior lamps

1 High beam

Front fog lamps

The interior lamps are controlled

(blue indicator lamp)

A green indicator lamp appears

automatically.

2 Headlamp flasher

in the instrument cluster to indi-

(blue indicator lamp)

cate that the front fog lamps

To switch the interior lamps on

are on.

and off manually

3 Parking lamps

Press the button briefly.

Parking lamp, left or right

If you want the interior lamps to remain

off all the time, press and hold the

With the ignition key in position 0,

button for approximately 3 seconds.

engage the lever in the appropriate

turnsignal position.

To revert to normal operation, press the

button briefly.

Footwell lamps

The footwell lamps operate in the same

way as the interior lamps.

Reading lamps

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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 automatically

approx. 15 minutes after the ignition

key has been turned to 0.<

94nAutomatic climate control

96nAutomatic climate control

Tips for pleasant driving

Automatic air distribution

Temperature

Use the automatic system (switch on

The AUTO program assumes

The figures in the display pro-

AUTO button 7). Select an interior tem-

the adjustment of the air distri-

vide a general indication of inte-

perature that is comfortable for you -

bution and the air supply for you and

rior temperature. We recommend 72 7

we recommend 72 7 (+22 6). When

adapts the temperature to external influ-

(+22 6) as a comfortable setting,

the outside temperature is above 41 7

ences (summer, winter) to meet prefer-

whether the air conditioner is operating

(+5 6), you can also use the air condi-

ences you can specify. This program

or not. When you start the vehicle, the

tioner 12. This will dry the air as well as

maintains a comfortable in-car climate

system ensures that the selected tem-

preventing condensation on the win-

regardless of the season. Select an inte-

perature is reached as quickly as possi-

dow surfaces - if there are passengers

rior temperature that is comfortable for

ble. The system then maintains this

with damp clothing, for example. Set

you - we recommend 72 7 (+22 6).

temperature, regardless of the season.

the outlets 2 so that the air flows past

The temperature selected and AUTO

Set rotary dial 3 (refer to "Draft-free

you and is not directed straight at you.

for the air flow appear in the display 10

ventilation" on page 98) to a medium

Set the rotary dial between the air out-

(refer to the overview on page 94). Open

setting, since air that is somewhat

lets 2 for the upper body to a medium

the air outlets for the upper body area.

cooler promotes driving without fatigue.

position, since air that is somewhat

Switch on the air conditioner in warm

You can use this setting for mixing air to

cooler promotes driving without fatigue.

weather. The maximum cooling capac-

make minor comfort modifications.

ity is achieved when you set rotary dial 3

Detailed setting options are described

(refer to page 98) to cold.

for you in the following section.

You can set uncontrolled heater

output up to 90 7 (+32 6).

When you unlock the vehicle

Individual air distribution

At 60 7 (+16 6), full cooling output

using your personalized remote

You can cancel the AUTO pro-

is available from an activated air

control key, your vehicle is set up so

gram by selecting specific dis-

conditioner.<

that it will retrieve and initiate your

tribution patterns to suit your

customized setting for the automatic

own individual requirements.

climate control.<

You can direct air to flow onto the win-

dows toward the upper body

, and

into the footwell

Automatic climate control

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Air supply

Air conditioner

Automatic recirculated air

control (AUC)

By pressing the left or right half

The air is cooled and dehumidi-

of the button, you can vary the

fied and - depending on the tem-

If there are unpleasant odors or

air supply. By doing this, you switch off

perature setting - rewarmed when the

pollutants in the outside air, you

the automatic control for the air supply.

air conditioner system is switched on.

can temporarily block the air flow from

Nevertheless, the automatic air distri-

Depending on the weather, the wind-

the outside. The system then recircu-

bution remains unchanged.

shield may fog over briefly when the

lates the air already within the vehicle.

engine is started.

By repeated actuation of the button,

When you set the lowest blower speed

Use the button to switch the air condi-

you can select three different operating

by pressing the left half of the button,

tioner off when outside air temperatures

modes.

all of the displays are canceled: the

are below approx. 41 7 (+5 6). This

blower, heater and air conditioner are

> Indicator lamps off: fresh air flows

will help to prevent the windows from

switched off, and the air supply stops.

into the vehicle

fogging over.

You can reactivate the system by

> Left-hand indicator lamp on - AUC

If the windows fog over after switching

pressing any button of the automatic

mode: the system detects pollutants

the air conditioner off, switch it back on.

climate control.

in the outside air and responds by

deactivating the outside air flow as

Condensation forms in the air

Defrost the windshield and side

required. The system then recircu-

conditioner system during opera-

windows

lates the air already within the vehicle.

tion, which then exits under the vehicle.

Depending on air quality require-

This program quickly removes

Traces of condensed water of this kind

ments, the system automatically

ice and condensation from the

are thus normal.<

switches between outside air supply

windshield and side windows.

and recirculation of the air already

within the vehicle

> Right-hand indicator lamp on: the

flow of outside air is permanently

blocked. The system recirculates the

air already within the vehicle.

If the windows fog over in the

recirculated air mode, switch this

mode off and increase the air supply

as required.<

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