BMW 323Ci (2000 year). Instruction - part 4
40nLuggage compartment lid
Do not drive with the luggage
compartment lid open, since
exhaust fumes could penetrate the inte-
rior of the vehicle. Should it be abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle
with the luggage compartment lid open:
> Close all windows. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof
> Increase the airflow of the automatic
climate control to a high level. Refer
to page 88.<
Opening from the inside
To close
If the luggage compartment lid has not
The handle recesses in the interior trim
been locked separately, you can open it
panel of the luggage compartment lid
with this button in the footwell on the
(arrows) make it easier to pull the lid
driver's side when the vehicle is station-
down.
ary.
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
The fittings at the inner corners of the
luggage compartment provide you with
a convenient means of attaching lug-
gage nets* and flexible straps for
securing suitcases and luggage.
Refer also to "Cargo loading" on
page 100.
Floor panel
Floor mat
To raise and secure the floor panel, lift it
You can turn the floor mat over if re-
by the ring and hook it into the rubber
quired (for transporting soiled objects
seal of the run-off gutter with the
for instance). The rubberized side may
hanger (arrow).
be washed. It reduces movement of
objects placed on it.
42nAlarm system*
The concept
To activate and deactivate the
alarm system
The vehicle's alarm system responds:
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
> When a door, the hood or the lug-
by using a key or with the remote con-
gage compartment lid is opened
trol, the alarm system is also simulta-
> To motion within the passenger com-
neously armed or disarmed.
partment (interior motion sensor)
The interior motion sensor is activated
> To a change in the inclination of the
approx. 30 seconds after you have fin-
vehicle, e.g. during an attempted
ished locking the car.
wheel theft of unauthorized towing
> To interruption of battery voltage.
If the alarm system has been armed
correctly, the hazard warning flashers
The alarm system signals unauthorized
cycle once. An acoustic warning signal
access to the vehicle or an attempted
Indicator lamp displays
sounds at the same time.
theft in different ways:
The indicator lamp is located under the
> Sounding an acoustical alarm for
You can have various confirmation
inside rearview mirror.
30 seconds
messages set to inform you that
> When the indicator lamp flashes
> Activating the hazard warning flash-
the alarm system has been armed or
continuously: The system is armed
ers for approx. five minutes*.
disarmed.<
> The indicator lamp flashes when it is
armed: The door(s), the hood or lug-
You can also open the luggage com-
gage compartment lid are not com-
partment lid when the system is armed
pletely closed. Even if you do not
by pressing button 3 of the remote con-
close the alerted area, the system be-
trol (refer to page 37). When it is closed,
gins to monitor the remaining areas,
the lid is once again secured.
and the indicator lamp flashes contin-
uously after 10 seconds. However,
the interior motion sensor 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
The tilt sensor and interior motion
10 seconds when the system is dis-
sensor are deactivated if the con-
armed: An attempted entry has been
venience closing mode for the windows
detected in the period since the sys-
and the sliding/tilt sunroof is interrupted
tem was armed.
within the first 10 seconds and then
reinitiated. If this happens, you must
Following triggering of an alarm, the
disarm the system and then re-arm it.<
indicator lamp will flash continuously.
Avoiding unwanted alarm
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. You can prevent triggering false
Interior motion sensor
alarms in high-rise garages or if the
vehicle is transported on a car-carrier
The transmitter and receiver of the inte-
train, for instance, by doing the
rior motion sensor are located in a trim
following:
panel in the vehicle's headliner.
Lock the vehicle twice (= arm the sys-
In order for the interior motion sensor to
tem). Press button 2 on the remote con-
function properly, the windows and
trol twice in succession or lock the vehi-
sliding/tilt sunroof must be completely
cle twice with the key (refer to page 36).
closed.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
But make sure to turn off the interior
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
motion sensor (see previous column),
sensor and the interior motion sensor
if
are deactivated as long as the system is
> children or animals are left in the
armed.
vehicle
> the windows and/or sunroof are left
open.
44nElectric power windows
After the ignition has been switched off:
Safety feature
You can still operate the electric win-
A contact strip is located on the inside
dows for up to 15 minutes, provided
upper frame of each of the windows. If
that no door has been opened and then
pressure is exerted against this contact
closed.
strip while a window is being raised, the
system will respond by stopping the
Remove the key from the ignition
window and then retracting it a small
key and close the doors when you
distance.
leave the vehicle, so that children can-
not operate the power windows and
In spite of this safety feature,
possibly injure themselves.<
always make sure that the win-
dow's path is clear. Otherwise in some
Open and close windows
For the convenience operating mode
cases (e.g. with thin objects) proper
with the door lock or the remote con-
contact with the contact strip is not en-
In ignition key position 1 or 2:
trol, refer to page 34 or 35.
sured.
> Press the switch up to but not past
You can disable this safety feature by
the pressure point:
pressing the switch beyond the resis-
The window moves downward or the
tance point and holding it.<
rear vent window moves outward as
long as the switch is pressed.
> Press the switch briefly past the
pressure point:
The window moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again briefly
stops the opening cycle.
You can close windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch. The rear
vent window does not close automati-
cally.
Sliding/tilt sunroof*
45n
To prevent injuries, exercise care
Automatic opening and closing
when closing the sliding/tilt sun-
> Press the switch past the resistance
roof and keep it in your field of vision
point briefly: The sunroof travels to
until it is completely closed.
either the fully-closed or fully-open
Remove the key from the ignition and
position
close the doors when you leave the
> With the sunroof open, press the
vehicle, so that children cannot operate
switch briefly toward "Lift": The sun-
the sunroof and possibly injure them-
roof automatically extends to its fully
selves.<
raised position.
Pressing the switch again briefly stops
To avoid pressure or drafts in the pas-
the motion immediately.
senger compartment when the sunroof
is open or raised, keep the air vents in
Lifting - opening - closing
the dashboard open and increase the air
In ignition key position 1 or 2, press the
supply if necessary. Refer to page 91.
switch or slide it to the desired direction
When competely opened, the sunroof
until you feel resistance.
may cause unpleasant vibrations in the
When lifting, the headliner retracts
vehicle interior. To eliminate these
several inches.
vibrations, close the sunroof until this
natural effect disappears.
After the ignition has been switched off,
you can still operate the sunroof for up
For the convenience operating mode
to 15 minutes, as long as neither of the
with the door lock or the remote con-
front doors has been opened and then
trol, refer to page 34 or 35.
closed.
46nSliding/tilt sunroof*
Safety feature
Power loss or malfunction
If the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters
In the event of an electrical system mal-
resistance at a point roughly past the
function, the sliding/tilt sunroof can be
middle of its travel when it is closing,
manually operated. Refer to page 155.
the closing cycle is interrupted and the
sunroof will open again slightly.
In spite of this safety feature,
always make sure that the sun-
roof's path is clear. Otherwise in some
cases (e.g. with thin objects) proper
contact with the contact strip is not en-
sured.
You can disable this safety feature by
pressing the switch beyond the resis-
tance point and holding it.<
Seat adjustment
Mechanical seat
47n
For maximum safety when adjusting the
seat position, please observe the fol-
lowing:
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with an unexpected
movement, and the ensuing loss of ve-
hicle control could lead to an accident.
Be sure that the safety belt remains
firmly against your body at all times. In
the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
belt could slide over the hips, leading to
1
Longitudinal adjustment
3
Backrest angle
abdominal injury. In addition, the safety
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced
desired position.
remove weight from the backrest to
if the belt is worn loosely.
After releasing the lever, apply pres-
reach the desired position.
Never ride with the backrest reclined to
sure to the cushion to ensure that the
an extreme horizontal angle (especially
latch engages securely.
important for front passengers to re-
2
Cushion height
member). Keep the backrest relatively
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
upright to minimize the risk of "sliding
remove weight from the seat to reach
under" the safety belt and sustaining in-
the desired position.
jury in a crash.<
48nMechanical seat
Head restraints
Correct sitting posture
To reduce strain on the spinal column,
sit all the way back in the seat and rest
your back fully against the backrest.
Ideal sitting posture is achieved with
your head extending from your spine in
a straight line.
For long-distance driving, you may wish
to to increase the backrest angle slightly
to reduce muscular tension. You should
be able to grab the steering wheel at its
highest point with your arms slightly
bent.
Adjustments
Removal
After a seat adjustment, adjust the
Height: Adjust by pulling up or pushing
> Pull the head restraint upward to the
height of the safety belt also. Refer to
down.
stop.
page 55.
> Press the button (arrow) and remove
In order to move to the lowest
the head restraint.
positions, press button 1.<
Installation
Tilting the front head restraints:
> Press the button (arrow) and insert
By swiveling.
the head restraint into the openings.
> Adjust the head restraint.
Head restraints reduce the risk of
neck and spinal injuries in acci-
dents.
Adjust the head restraint so that its cen-
ter is approximately at the height of the
ear.<
Entering rear
BMW Sports Seat*
Lumbar support*
49n
Pull up on the lever and push the back-
With this seat, you can also adjust the
You can adjust the backrest's contour
rest toward the front.
tilt angle and the thigh support:
for additional support in the curvature
of your spine's lumbar region.
The outside stalks hold the safety belt
1 To adjust the tilt angle upward:
in order to make it easier to reach.
Pull the lever as often as necessary
The upper hips and spinal column
to reach the desired angle.
receive supplementary support to help
Lock both backrests while driv-
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
2 To adjust the tilt angle downward:
ing, otherwise there is a danger of
Push the lever as often as necessary
> Press front/rear of switch:
an unexpected movement causing an
to reach the desired angle.
Increase/decrease curvature.
accident.<
> Press the upper/lower end of the
3 Thigh support area:
switch:
Pull the lever and adjust the position
Increase the upper/lower curvature.
of the cushion for thigh support as
desired.
50nElectric power seat*
Seat and mirror memory*
1 Longitudinal adjustment
BMW Sports Seat
You can store and recall three different
driver's seat and outside mirror posi-
2 Cushion height
1 Tilt angle
tions.
3 Backrest angle
2 Longitudinal adjustment
The head restraint is adjusted manually.
3 Cushion height
The adjustment setting of the lum-
4 Backrest angle
bar support is not saved in the
Please refer to the adjustment in-
memory.<
Adjust the head restraints (page 48) and
structions on page 47 to reduce
the thigh support (page 49) manually.
the risk of personal injury.<
To store
Please refer to the adjustment in-
1 Turn the key to ignition key position
structions on page 47 to reduce
1 or 2
the risk of personal injury.<
2 Adjust your seat and outside mirrors
to the desired position
3 Press the MEMORY button: the indi-
cator lamp in the button lights up
4 Press memory button 1, 2 or 3 as
desired: the indicator lamp goes out.
Seat and mirror memory*
Adjusting steering wheel
51n
To select a stored setting:
You can adapt the vehicle settings
so that your own personalized
Automatic:
seat setting is initiated when you unlock
1 Open driver's door after unlocking or
the car using your personalized remote
ignition key in position 1
control key.<
2 Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3
as desired.
When this setting is used, be sure
The adjustment cycle is canceled im-
that the footwell behind the driver's
mediately if you press a seat adjust-
seat is clear before unlocking the vehi-
ment switch or one of the memory
cle. Otherwise, persons or objects could
buttons.
be injured or damaged should the seat
Manual:
move backward.<
1 With driver's door closed and ignition
1
Push the locking lever downward
key either removed or in position
2
Adjust the steering wheel (fore/aft
0 or 2
and up/down) to the desired position
2 Maintain pressure on desired mem-
3
Pull the lever back in to clamp the
ory button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjust-
steering wheel in the new position.
ment process is completed.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
If you press the MEMORY button acci-
while the vehicle is moving. There
dentally: Press the button a second
is a risk of accident from unexpected
time, the indicator lamp goes out.
movement. See pages 48 and 58 for in-
formation on correct seating/steering
Do not select a memory position
wheel position.<
while the vehicle is moving. There
is a risk of accident from unexpected
seat movement.<
52nMirrors
You can also adjust the mirrors manu-
ally by pressing against the outer edges
of their lenses.
The mirror on the passenger's
side features a lens with a more
convex surface than the mirror installed
on the driver's side. When estimating
the distance between yourself and
other traffic, bear in mind that the ob-
jects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Estimations of the
Exterior mirrors
distance to following traffic should
Inside rearview mirror
therefore not be regarded as precise.<
1 Switch for 4-way adjustment
To reduce glare from behind when driv-
ing at night, tilt the small lever forward.
2 Selection switch for changing
Electric heaters
between mirrors.
Both mirrors are automatically heated
Lighted vanity mirror*
with the ignition key in position 2.
Fold down the sun visor and slide the
cover panel to the side as required.
The mirror lamps come on in ignition
key position 1 or 2.
Sun visors
These can be folded down toward the
windshield or swiveled out against the
side windows.
Mirrors
53n
Inside rearview mirror with
automatic dimming feature*
This mirror automatically dims with infi-
nitely-variable settings, depending on
light intensity due to ambient lighting
and headlamp glare from the rear.
The mirror switches to its clear, un-
dimmed mode whenever the transmis-
sion is placed in reverse gear (selector
lever in "Reverse").
To ensure that the mirror continues to
operate properly, keep the two photo-
cells clean and unobstructed. One pho-
tocell (arrow) is in the mirror glass, while
the other is offset somewhat on the
other side of the mirror.
For an explanation of the electrochro-
mic technology used in this mirror, refer
to page 163.