BMW 323Ci (2000 year). Instruction - part 2
Contents
Replacement procedures:
Adaptive Transmission Control
Engine data
170
Onboard tool kit
140
(ATC)
160
Dimensions
171
Windshield wiper blades
140
Airbags
161
Weights
172
Lamps and bulbs 140
Dynamic Stability Control
Capacities
173
Remote control
147
(DSC)
161
Electrical system
174
Changing tires
148
Radio reception
162
Ribbed V-belt
174
Battery
151
Safety belt tensioner
162
Fuses
153
Inside rearview mirror with
Microfilter
154
automatic dimmer
163
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)
164
In case of electrical
Rain sensor
165
malfunction:
Self-diagnostics
166
Fuel filler door
155
Xenon lamp 167
Sliding/tilt sunroof
155
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting
156
Towing the vehicle
157
13n
Everything from A to Z
178
Owner service procedures
from A to Z
184
14n
15n
Cockpit
16
Overview
Instrument cluster
18
Indicator and warning lamps
20
Multi-function steering wheel
24
Hazard warning flashers
25
Warning triangle
25
Controls and features
First-aid kit
25
Refueling
26
Fuel specifications
26
Tire inflation pressure
27
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
16nCockpit
Cockpit
17n
1
Headlamp switch
84
2
d Turn signal
69
> Parking lamp 85
> High beam 85
> Headlamp flasher 69
> Onboard computer* 77
3
Wiper/washer system
69
4
Shift lever/Selector lever*
65
For vehicles equipped with manual
transmission: Press the lever to the
left to overcome the slight resis-
tance to engage reverse gear
5
Central locking system
34
6
Hazard warning flashers
25
7
Rear window defroster
71
8
Horn: The entire surface
9
Adjusting steering wheel
51
10
Fog lamps* 85
18nInstrument cluster
Instrument cluster
19n
1
Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
9
Program display for automatic
14 Indicator and warning lamps
fuel reserve
75
transmission*
68
(clockwise) for
Indicator lamp for automatic
> Fog lamps* 23
2
Turn signal indicator
23
transmission*
22, 68
> Add washer fluid 22
3
Speedometer
> Coolant level
23
10
Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
4
Indicator lamp for
> Electronic Engine Power
Control (DSC)
22
> Battery charge current
20
Control (EML)*
23
11
Indicator for
> High beam 23
> Engine Management system 22
> Odometer 74
> Engine oil pressure/
> Trip odometer
74
Engine oil level
20, 22
You can display the outside tem-
> Clock 77
5
Tachometer and
perature and distance driven in
> Service Interval
76
Energy control
74
different units of measurement.<
Indicator for onboard computer,
6
Engine coolant thermometer with
for operation via the turn signal lever,
"Coolant temperature too
refer to page 77:
high" indicator
75
> Clock
7
Indicator and warning lamps
> Outside temperature
(clockwise) for
> Average fuel consumption
> Parking brake/
> Range
Brake hydraulic system/
> Average speed
Cornering Brake Control
12
Indicator for Check Control
77
(CBC)
20
> ABS 22
13
Trip odometer, reset to zero
74
> Brake pads 22
> Tire Pressure Control
(RDC)*
20, 22
> Airbags 21
> Please fasten safety belts
21
> Cruise control*
23
8
Clock reset
> Clock 77
> Service Interval
76
20nIndicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Red: Stop immediately
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* ●
In addition, there is an acousti-
Many of the systems of your BMW mon-
Battery charge current ●
cal warning signal: A tire failure
itor themselves automatically, both dur-
The battery is no longer being
has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed
ing engine starts and while you are driv-
charged. There is a malfunction
immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid
ing. Indicator and warning lamps that
of the alternator ribbed V-belt or in the
hard brake applications. Do not over-
are identified by "●" are tested for
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
steer.
proper functioning whenever the igni-
contact the nearest BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
tion key is turned. They each light up
page 82.
once for different periods of time.
If the ribbed V-belt is defective, do
not continue driving. The engine
Brake hydraulic system ●
If a fault should occur in one of these
could be damaged due to overheating.
If the lamp comes on when the
systems, the corresponding lamp does
If the ribbed V-belt is defective, in-
parking brake is not engaged:
not go out after the engine is started or
creased steering effort is also re-
Check the brake fluid level. Before driv-
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
quired.<
ing further, be sure to read the notes on
You will see how to react to this below.
pages 109 and 127.
Engine oil pressure ●
Brake-warning lamp for Cana-
Stop vehicle and switch off en-
dian models.
gine immediately. Check level of
oil in engine, top up as required. If oil
level is correct: Please contact the
nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The en-
gine could be damaged because
of inadequate lubrication.<
Indicator and warning lamps
21n
Yellow: Stop immediately
Red and yellow: Continue driving
Red: An important reminder
cautiously
Engine oil level
Parking brake
Comes on while driving: Stop
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) ●
Comes on when the parking
vehicle and switch off engine
Comes on together with the yel-
brake is applied - an additional
immediately. The oil level is at the abso-
low indicator lamps for ABS and
acoustical signal sounds when starting
lute minimum.
DSC:
off.
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC
For additional information: Refer to
Do not continue driving. The en-
system has been deactivated.
page 64.
gine could be damaged because
Continue driving cautiously and
Parking brake lamp for Cana-
of inadequate lubrication.<
defensively. Avoid hard brake
dian models.
applications. Please have the system
checked by your authorized BMW cen-
Please fasten safety belts ●
ter as soon as possible.
An acoustical warning signal
For additional information: Refer to
sounds simultaneously. Lights
page 81, 107.
up for a few seconds or until the safety
Warning lamps CBC, ABS and
belt is fastened.
DSC for Canadian models.
For additional information on safety
belts: Refer to page 55.
Airbags ●
Please have the system in-
spected by your authorized
BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
page 57, 161.
22nIndicator and warning lamps
Orange: For the nearest BMW
Yellow: Check as soon as possible
Dynamic Stability Control
center
(DSC) ●
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ●
The DSC has been switched off
Automatic transmission*
ABS has been deactivated in re-
or has been deactivated because of a
Because of a malfunction, the
sponse to system malfunction.
malfunction. In the event of a malfunc-
automatic transmission shifts
Conventional braking efficiency is avail-
tion, have the system checked by your
only in the emergency program. Please
able without limitations. Please have
authorized BMW center.
consult the nearest authorized BMW
the system inspected by your autho-
For additional information: Refer to
center.
rized BMW center.
page 81.
For additional information: Refer to
For additional information: Refer to
page 68.
page 107.
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid is too low. Top
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
off the fluid at the earliest op-
models.
portunity.
For additional information: Refer to
Engine oil level
page 122.
Comes on after the engine has
Service engine soon ●
been turned off: Check the en-
There is a defect in the Engine
gine oil level.
Management system. It is im-
For additional information: Refer to
portant to note that an illuminated lamp
page 123.
is intended to inform the driver of the
Brake pads ●
need for service, not of the need to
Have the brake pads checked.
stop the vehicle!
For additional information:
It can also be an indication that the filler
Refer to page 109.
cap was not properly tightened after
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* ●
refueling. Please have the system in-
Check the tire pressure. Refer to
spected by your authorized BMW
page 27, 82.
center.
For additional information: Refer to
page 137.
Engine Management warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Indicator and warning lamps
23n
Electronic Engine output-adjust-
Green: For your information
Blue: For your information
ment (EML)* ●
Turn signal
High beam
Malfunction in engine timing.
Flashes when the turn signal is
Lights up when the high beams
Higher brake application pressure may
switched on. Rapid flashing in-
are on or the headlamp flasher
be necessary and brake pedal travel
dicates a system malfunction.
is actuated.
may be significantly longer.
For additional information: Refer to
For additional information: Refer to
Please have the system inspected by
page 69.
page 69, 85.
your authorized BMW center.
Cruise control*
Add coolant
Comes on when the cruise con-
The coolant level is too low. Top
trol is activated. Available for
up the coolant at the earliest
operation via the multi-function steering
opportunity.
wheel.
For additional information: Refer to
For additional information: Refer to
page 126.
page 72.
Fog lamps*
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information: Refer to
page 85.
24nMulti-function steering wheel (MFL)
The controls integrated in the multi-
function steering wheel are provided so
that you can operate a number of ac-
cessories quickly and without being
distracted from traffic conditions. You
may operate:
> selected radio functions
> the cruise control and
> selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via
the MFL, the corresponding sys-
tem controls must be switched on.<
1
Switch between the radio and the
6
Horn: The entire surface
cellular phone
7
Cruise control: Resume stored
The illustration shows the maximum
2
Cellular phone: Receive a call, start
setting
possible number of controls, corre-
dialing, terminate a call
8
Cruise control: Store and accelerate
sponding to a full range of optional
3
Radio/Cellular phone volume
(+); decelerate and store (-)
equipment. Refer to the individual
4
Radio/Cellular phone: Search in re-
9
Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/
accessory manuals for more detailed
verse or station keys (or browse in list
Cancel.
descriptions.
of names)
5
Radio/Cellular phone: Search for-
wards or station keys (or browse in
list of names)
Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle*
First aid kit*
25n
The push button flashes rhythmically
The hazard warning triangle is stored
The first aid kit is located under the
when the hazard flashers are on.
in a recess on the left-hand side of the
passenger seat.
luggage compartment where it is
To help you locate the switch in an
To open: Pull the handle and fold the
quickly available.
emergency, the button is also illumi-
cover down.
nated whenever the car lamps are on.
To close: Fold the cover up.
Comply with legal requirements
that cover the availability of a
Some of the articles in the first aid
hazard warning triangle in the car.<
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the ex-
piration dates of each of the items regu-
larly, and replace any whose expiration
dates have passed. You can get re-
placements in any drugstore or phar-
macy. Comply with legal requirements
which cover availability of a first aid kit
in the car.<