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BMW 323Ci (2000 year). Instruction - part 3

26nRefueling

Fuel specifications

Use unleaded gasoline only.

Recommended fuel: premium with a

minimum octane rating of 91 AKI.

BMW engines are equipped with knock

sensors and will adapt automatically to

different octane ratings, provided that

the minimum octane requirement

(87 AKI) is met.

Fuels with higher octane ratings will pro-

vide enhanced performance and lower

fuel consumption, while the use of fuels

with lower octane ratings will have the

Fuel filler door

Simple and environmentally

opposite effect.

Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler

friendly

door to open and close it.

Do not use leaded fuels. The use of

Carefully open the fuel filler cap,

To unlock the fuel filler door if the cen-

leaded fuels will cause permanent

as otherwise fuel could spray out.

tral locking system malfunctions, refer

damage to the system's oxygen sensor

Fuel spray may cause injury.<

to page 155.

and the catalytic convertor.<

Keep the filler cap in the bracket

When handling fuels, comply with

attached to the fuel filler door.

all of the applicable safety precau-

AKI = Anti Knock Index

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle

tions and regulations pertaining to

completely into the filler pipe. Pulling

fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers

the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-

in your vehicle. Whether empty or full,

ing

these containers can leak, cause an ex-

plosion, or lead to fire in the event of a

> results in premature pump shutoff

collision.<

> and will reduce the effect of the vapor

recovery system on the pump.

Close the fuel filler cap carefully

after refueling. A loose or missing

cap will activate the Check Engine

lamp.<

Tire inflation pressure

27n

Check tire inflation pressures reg-

Comply with tire approval

ularly - at least every two weeks

specifications

and before beginning a longer trip. In-

The inflation pressures in the table apply

correct tire pressure can otherwise lead

to tires from BMW-approved manufac-

to tire damage and accidents.

turers. Your BMW center is familiar with

Also check the inflation pressure of the

these pressures. Higher pressures may

space-saver tire or spare tire*. Inflate

be specified for tires from other manu-

the spare tire to the highest inflation

facturers. You will find a list of approved

specified for your vehicle.<

tires beginning on page 117.

The inflation pressures are indicated on

a sticker attached to the B-pillar behind

the driver's door (visible with door

open).

Check tire pressures

All pressure specifications are stated in

psi (kilopascal) with cold tires (cold =

ambient temperature). Refer to the next

page as well.

For trailer towing, the inflation pressure

for heavier loads always applies.

For vehicles with RDC (Tire Pressure

Control)*:

After a correction of the tire inflation

pressure, reactivate the system. Refer

to page 82.

28nTire inflation pressure

BMW Tires

Inflation pressures in psi (kilopascal)

Summer tires

29 (200) 33 (230) 33 (230) 41 (280)

323Ci

Winter tires

32 (220) 36 (250) 36 (250) 44 (300)

Summer tires

29 (200) 33 (230) 33 (230) 41 (280)

328Ci

Winter tires

32 (220) 36 (250) 36 (250) 44 (300)

All

Space-saver spare tire

61 (420) 61 (420) 61 (420) 61 (420)

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

Index

Data

Technology

Repairs

Car care

Controls

Overview

30n

Locks and security systems:

Keys 32

Electronic vehicle

immobilizer

Central locking system

Door locks - from outside

Using the key

Using the remote control

Door locks - from inside

Luggage compartment lid

Luggage compartment 41

Alarm system

Electric power windows

Sliding/tilt sunroof

Adjustments:

Seats

Seat and mirror memory

Steering wheel

Mirrors

Car Memory, Key Memory 54

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts

Child restraint systems

Airbags

Driving:

Steering/ignition lock

Starting the engine

Switching off the engine

Parking brake

31n

Manual transmission

Lamps:

Overview

Automatic transmission with

Parking lamps/Headlamps

Steptronic

Instrument panel rheostat

Turn signal/Headlamp flasher

High beams/Parking lamps

Wiper/washer system/Rain

Fog lamps 85

sensor

Interior lamps

Controls and features

Rear window defroster

Reading lamps

Cruise control

Controlling the climate

Everything under control:

for pleasant driving:

Odometer 74

Automatic climate control

Operation, care

Tachometer

Heated seats

and maintenance

Energy control

Roller sun blind

Fuel gauge

Cabin convenience:

Temperature gauge

HiFi System

Service Interval Display

Owner service procedures

Glove compartment

Check Control

Storage compartments

Clock

Cellular phones

Onboard computer 77

Ashtray

Technology for safety and

Cigarette lighter

Advanced technology

convenience:

Clothes hooks

Park Distance Control (PDC)

Loading and transporting:

Dynamic Stability Control

Through-loading facility

(DSC)

Ski bag

Technical data

Tire Pressure Control (RDC)

Cargo loading

100

Roof-mounted luggage rack

101

Index

32nKeys

Door and ignition key

Replacement keys

The locks for the luggage compart-

are available exclusively through your

ment lid and glove compartment can-

authorized BMW center. Your BMW

not be operated with this key - this

center is obligated to ensure that a per-

may be beneficial for valet parking,

son requesting a key is authorized to do

for instance.

so, since the keys belong to a security

system (refer to "Electronic vehicle im-

mobilizer" on page 33).

Whenever you have been handed

a replacement key, insert it into

the ignition lock and turn it once to

Master key with transmitter for the

position 2 (ignition switched on), then

remote control determines the Key

back to the home position, so that the

Memory functions, see page 54.

electronic immobiliser "accepts" the

new key.<

Every key contains a long-life re-

chargeable battery which is auto-

See also "New transmitter", page 147.

matically recharged from the ignition

lock, while the car is being driven.

If you have spare master keys which are

not otherwise in regular service, it is ad-

visable to use them about once a year

for a journey of some distance, so that

their batteries are recharged. Also see

page 35.<

2 Spare key for storage 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, simulta-

neously serving as a communications

interface designed to allow the security

system to maintain a continuous stream

of variable, vehicle-specific signals with

the electronic circuitry in the key. The

system will not release the ignition, fuel

injection and starter unless it recog-

The key to security

nizes an "authorized" key.

Your BMW is equipped with a passive

anti-theft system. This electronic immo-

Force applied to the key can dam-

bilization system is designed to reduce

age the integrated electronic cir-

the susceptibility of the vehicle to theft

cuitry. A damaged key can no longer be

by making it impossible to start the en-

used to start the engine.<

gine using any means other than the

special keys furnished with the vehicle.

Your BMW center can cancel the elec-

tronic system authorization for individ-

ual keys (in the event of loss, for in-

stance). A deactivated key can no

longer be used to start the engine.

34nCentral locking system

Door locks - from outside

The concept

Convenience operating mode

The central locking system is ready for

You can also operate the electric win-

operation whenever the driver's door is

dows and sliding/tilt sunroof via the

closed. The system engages and re-

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

the key to the "Lock" position and

The central locking system can be

hold it.

operated

> from outside via the door lock and

Watch during the closing process

using the remote control

Using the key

to make sure that nobody is in-

> from inside by pressing a button.

One turn of the key in the door lock

jured accidentally. Letting go of the key

Activating it from inside does not lock

opens only the driver's door, a second

stops the operation.<

the fuel filler door (see page 38).

turn of the key opens the passenger

When the system is actuated from the

door, the luggage compartment lid and

Manual operation

outside, the anti-theft system is acti-

the fuel filler door.

(in the event of electrical failure)

vated simultaneously. Both the door

Turn the key all the way to the extreme

locks and release handles remain

You can have a confirmation mes-

left or right to unlock/lock the door.

locked. The alarm system* is also

sage set to inform you that the car

armed or disarmed.

has been properly locked.<

In the event of an accident, the central

You will find additional information on

locking system unlocks automatically.

the alarm system on page 42.

In addition, the hazard warning flashers

and interior lamps come on.

Door locks - from outside

35n

Using the remote control

Transmitters that are in regular use

will always be operational, as the

The remote control makes opening and

rechargeable battery in the transmitter

locking the doors of your vehicle very

is automatically recharged in the ignition

convenient. Furthermore, it provides

lock while the car is being driven.

two additional functions that can only

If it should prove impossible to lock the

be executed by means of the remote

car with a particular transmitter via the

control:

remote control, the battery is in need of

> To switch on interior lamps

recharging. Use this transmitter for a

With this function, you can also

lengthy journey, to recharge its battery.

"search for" your vehicle, when

Also see page 32.<

parked in an underground garage,

for instance.

Master keys

> To open luggage compartment

The luggage compartment lid will

Keys with a transmitter for remote con-

open slightly, regardless of whether

trol are master keys. Refer to page 32.

the lid was previously locked or un-

locked.

Children might be able to lock the

doors from the inside. For this rea-

The anti-theft system is also deacti-

son, always take the vehicle keys with

vated/activated simultaneously with

you so that the vehicle can be opened

the unlocking or locking of the vehicle,

again from the outside at any time.<

and the alarm system* is disarmed/

armed, and the interior lamps are

turned on/off.

You can have a confirmation mes-

sage set to inform you that the car

has been properly locked.<

36nDoor locks - from outside

Convenience opening mode: Press and

hold button 1. The windows and the

sliding/tilt sunroof are opened.

Unlocking and convenience

To lock and secure

opening mode

To lock and secure: Press button 2.

Unlock driver's door: Press button 1.

Switching off tilt alarm* and

Unlock and lower the driver's win-

interior motion sensor*

dow: Press button 1 twice. If you

Press button 2 again directly after lock-

wish, you can have this special feature

ing.

adjusted. If the car is in a tight parking

For additional information: Refer to

space, lowering the driver's-side win-

page 43

dow helps you when entering the car.

After the door is closed, the driver's-

To switch on interior lamps

side window closes automatically.<

After locking the car, press button 2

again.

After unlocking the driver's door, press

button 1 again to unlock the entire vehi-

cle.

If you wish, you can have this spe-

cial feature adjusted to be key-

specific.<

Door locks - from outside

37n

Panic-Mode (trigger alarm)

For US owners only

By pressing button 3 for 2 to 5 seconds,

The transmitter and receiver units com-

the alarm can be sounded in the event

ply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal

of danger, if it is armed*.

Communications Commission) regula-

Pressing button 1 will deactivate the

tions. Operation is governed by the fol-

alarm.

lowing:

The LED (light-emitting diode) lights up

FCC ID: LX8EWS

when individual buttons are pressed.

LX8FZVS

LX8FZVE

Non-BMW systems

Compliance statement:

The remote control system's function-

This device complies with part 15 of the

ing may be affected by other units or

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

To open luggage compartment

equipment operating in the immediate

following two conditions:

Press button 3.

vicinity of your car.

> This device may not cause harmful

The luggage compartment lid will open

Should this occur, you can still open

interference, and

slightly, regardless of whether the lid

and close the vehicle using the master

> this device must accept any interfer-

was previously locked or unlocked.

key in both the door and luggage com-

ence received, including interference

partment locks.

that may cause undesired operation.

Before and after a trip, be sure

that the luggage compartment lid

Any unauthorized modifications

was not opened unintentionally.<

or changes to these devices could

void the user's authority to operate this

equipment.<

38nDoor locks - from inside

To unlock and open the doors

To engage locks

> Either unlock the doors together with

> Either use the central locking button

the button for the central locking sys-

to lock all doors at once, or

tem and then pull each of the release

> press down the individual door lock

handles above the armrests or

buttons. The fuel filler door then re-

> pull the release handle for each door

mains unlocked. As an added design

twice: The first pull unlocks the door,

feature to prevent the driver from be-

and the second one opens it.

ing inadvertently locked out of the ve-

hicle, the driver's door lock button

Doors locked from outside can be

will not engage as long as the door

opened from inside by first press-

is open.

ing the button and then pulling a re-

Use this button to operate the central

lease handle twice.<

Children might be able to lock the

locking system when the doors are

doors from the inside. For this rea-

closed. The doors and luggage com-

son, take the vehicle's keys with you so

partment lid are unlocked or locked

that the vehicle can be opened again

only. The anti-theft alarm system is not

from the outside at any time.<

activated.

After opening the driver's door by acti-

vating the remote control once, the

front passenger door can also be

opened by pressing the button. When

the driver's door is closed, it is auto-

matically locked.

If you desire, the central locking

system will secure the locks as

soon as you start to drive. This can be

adjusted to be key-specific.<

Luggage compartment lid

39n

The lock

Secure separately

To open from outside

Only the master key (refer to page 32)

Turn the master key to the right past the

Press the button in the handle recess

fits in the lock of the luggage compart-

resistance point and then pull it out in

(arrow): The luggage compartment lid

ment.

the horizontal position.

opens slightly.

This locks the luggage compartment

The luggage compartment is lit when

lid and disconnects it from the central

the luggage compartment lid is opened.

locking system. This feature can be

used to prevent unauthorized access to

Manual operation

the luggage compartment when you

(in the event of electrical failure)

surrender the door and ignition key

Turn the master key to the left to the

(refer to page 32) for valet parking, for

stop - the luggage compartment lid

instance.

will open slightly.

The luggage compartment is locked

again as soon as you close the lid.

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