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BMW 323Ci (2000 year). Instruction - part 7

82nTire Pressure Control (RDC)*

The concept

Loss of tire pressure

The RDC monitors the tire pressures at

If the inflation pressure has dropped too

all four wheels, even when the vehicle is

much over a period of time (which is

moving. The system provides an alert

normal for any tire), the indicator lamp

whenever the inflation pressure drops

will come on with a yellow lamp.

significantly below the specified pres-

This alerts you to have the tires inflated

sure in one or more tires.

to the specified pressures as soon as

In order for the RDC to "learn" the cor-

possible.

rect tire inflation pressure, first check

the tire inflation pressure in all tires.

If you are prompted to check the

Then compare these pressures with the

tire pressure shortly after a cor-

tire inflation pressure chart (page 28)

rection has been made, this indicates

and adjust if necessary. Then activate

Activate the system

that the corrected values were not ac-

the system.

1 Turn ignition key to position 2

curate. Please check the inflation pres-

2 Press the switch long enough for the

sure again and make corrections ac-

This indicator lamp in the instru-

indicator lamp in the instrument clus-

cording to the inflation pressure table.

ment cluster informs you when-

ter to light up yellow for a few seconds

Then activate the system once again.<

ever the tire pressure is not nor-

3 After a few minutes of driving, the

mal.

RDC sets the current inflation pres-

sure in the tires as the target value to

be monitored.

You will only have to repeat this proce-

dure if the tire inflation pressure must

be corrected. Otherwise, the RDC func-

tions automatically when the ignition

key is in position 2, and thus operates

whenever the vehicle is driven.

Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*

83n

Flat tire

The RDC cannot alert you to

System interference

severe and sudden tire damage

If there is a tire failure with loss of pres-

The RDC can be subjected to interfer-

caused by external factors.<

sure, the indicator lamp comes on with

ence locally by outside equipment or

a red lamp. In addition, there is an

devices which use the same radio fre-

Have the tires changed by your

acoustical warning signal.

quency.

authorized BMW center.

If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed im-

The indicator lamp will come on with

Your authorized BMW center has been

mediately and stop the vehicle in a save

a yellow lamp during the malfunction.

trained to work with the RDC system

location. Avoid hard brake applications.

and is equipped with the necessary

The indicator lamp also comes on

Do not oversteer. Replace the wheel

special tools.<

> in the event of a system fault

and flat tire.

> if a wheel is mounted without the

appropriate electronics

The space-saver spare tire* is

> if, in addition to the spare tire*, addi-

provided for temporary use only in

tional wheels with RDC electronics

the case of a tire failure. It does not

are on board.

have RDC electronics and is not moni-

tored. A full-size spare tire* that has the

Please contact your authorized BMW

same dimensions as the tires already

center for additional information.

mounted on the vehicle is equipped

with the necessary RDC electronics,

and will also be monitored once the

tires have been mounted and the sys-

tem activated.<

84n

Parking lamps/Headlamps

Instrument panel rheostat

LAMPS ON warning

When you open the driver's door after

turning the ignition key to position 0, a

warning signal sounds for a few sec-

onds to remind you that the headlamps

have not been switched off.

Daytime-driving lamps*

If desired, 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-

nation intensity.

With the switch in this position,

vehicle lighting is illuminated on

both sides. For lighting on one

side for parking, see page 85.

Low beam headlamps

When you switch the ignition off

with the low beam headlamps

on, only the parking lamps will

remain on.

"Follow-Me-Home" lamps:

If you activate the headlamp

flasher after parking the car, then the

low-beam headlamps will come on for a

short time. You can also have this func-

tion deactivated.<

High beams/Parking lamp Fog lamps*

Interior lamps

85n

1 High beam (blue indicator lamp)

A green indicator lamp appears in

The interior lamps operate

the instrument cluster to indicate

automatically.

2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator

that the front fog lamps are on.

lamp)

Switching interior lamps on

3 Parking lamp

and off

Press the button briefly.

Parking lamp, left or right

If you want the interior lamps to remain

With the ignition key in position 0, en-

off continuously, maintain pressure on

gage the lever in the appropriate turn-

the button for approximately 3 seconds.

signal position.

To revert to normal operation, press the

button briefly.

Footwell lamps*

The footwell lamps operate in the same

way as the interior lamp.

86nReading lamps

The reading lamps are located in the

front near the interior lamp and in the

rear of the vehicle (illustration). They

can be switched on and off with the

switch adjacent to each lamp.

In order to keep the battery from

draining, all of the lamps in the

vehicle are switched off automatically

approx. 15 minutes after the ignition

key is turned to position 0.<

88nAutomatic climate control

90nAutomatic 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 provide

AUTO-button 7. Select an interior tem-

the adjustment of the air distri-

a general indication of interior

perature that is comfortable for you

bution and the air supply for you and in

temperature. We recommend 707

- we recommend 707 (226) as a

addition adapts the temperature to

(226) as a comfortable setting, whether

comfortable setting. When the outside

external influences (summer, winter) to

the air conditioner is operating or not.

temperature is above 407 (+ 56), you

meet preferences you can specify. This

When you start the vehicle, the system

can also use the air conditioning system

program maintains a comfortable in-car

ensures that the selected temperature is

(12). This system dries the air and pre-

climate regardless of the season. Select

reached as quickly as possible. It then

vents condensation on the windows

an interior temperature that is comfort-

maintains this temperature, regardless

(e.g. if persons are wearing damp cloth-

able for you - we recommend 707

of the season.

ing). Set the outlets (2) so that the air

(226). The temperature selected and

Set rotary dial 3 (refer to "Draft-free

flows past you and is not directed

the word AUTO for the air supply

ventilation" on page 92) to a medium

straight at you. Set the rotary dial be-

appear in display (10) (refer to the over-

setting, since air that is somewhat

tween the air outlets (2) for the upper

view on page 88). Open the air outlets

cooler promotes driving without fatigue.

body to a medium position, since air

for the upper body area. Switch on the

You can use this setting for mixing air to

that is somewhat cooler promotes driv-

air conditioner in warm weather. The

make minor comfort modifications.

ing without fatigue.

maximum cooling capacity is achieved

when you set rotary dial (3) (refer to

Detailed setting options are described

The full, uncontrolled heater out-

page 92) to cold.

for you in the following section.

put is available starting at an inte-

rior temperature setting of 907 (326).

Individual air distribution

You can make the settings of your

At a setting of 607 (166), the full cool-

vehicle in such a manner that,

You can cancel the AUTO pro-

ing output is available when the air con-

when you unlock the car with your per-

gram by selecting specific distri-

ditioner is activated.<

sonalized remote control, your own per-

bution patterns to suit your own

sonalized setting of the automatic cli-

individual requirements. You

mate control is initiated.<

can direct air to flow onto the windows

, toward the upper body

, and into

the footwell

Automatic climate control

91n

Air supply

Air conditioner

Recirculated-air mode

By pressing the left or right half

The air is cooled and dehumidi-

You can respond to unpleasant

of the button, you can vary the

fied and - depending on the

external odors by temporarily

air supply. By doing this, you switch off

temperature setting - rewarmed when

blocking outside air. The system then

the automatic control of the air supply.

the air conditioner system is switched

recirculates the air already within the

Nevertheless, the automatic air distribu-

on.

vehicle.

tion remains unchanged.

Depending on the weather, the wind-

shield may fog over briefly when the

If the windows fog over in the re-

When you set the lowest blower speed

engine is started.

circulated air mode, switch this

by pressing the left half of the button,

Use the button to switch off the air con-

mode off and increase the air supply as

all of the displays are canceled: The

ditioner at outside temperatures below

required.<

blower, heating and air conditioner are

approx. + 407 (+ 56). This will help to

switched off, and the air supply is

prevent the windows from fogging up.

stopped. You can reactivate the system

If the windows fog over after switching

by pressing any button of the automatic

the air conditioner off, switch it back on.

climate control.

Condensation forms in the air con-

To defrost windshield and side

ditioner system during operation,

windows

that then exits under the vehicle. Traces

This program quickly removes

of condensed water of this kind are thus

ice and condensation from the

normal.<

windshield and the side windows.

92nAutomatic climate control

Automatic recirculated-air control

Rear window defroster

(AUC)*

When the rear window defroster

You can respond to unpleasant

is activated, the indicator lamp

external odors by temporarily

comes on. The rear window defroster

blocking outside air. The system then

switches off automatically. Refer to

recirculates the air already within the

page 71.

vehicle. By repeated actuations of the

button, you can select one of three dif-

ferent operation modes.

> Indicator lamps off: Fresh air flows

into the vehicle

> Left-hand indicator lamp on - AUC

mode: The system detects pollutants

Draft-free ventilation

in the outside air and responds by

The air outlets for the upper body may

deactivating the outside air flow as

be adjusted to meet your personal re-

required. The system then recircu-

quirements:

lates the air already within the vehi-

Use the rotary dials (1) for an infinitely-

cle. Depending on air quality require-

variable opening and closing of the

ments, the system automatically

vents. You can use the levers (2) to

switches between outside air supply

adjust the flow direction.

and recirculation of the air already

Set the outlets so that the air flows past

within the vehicle.

you and is not directed straight at you.

> Right-hand indicator lamp on: The

flow of outside air into the vehicle is

The rotary dial (3) allows you to mix the

permanently blocked. The system re-

air from the outlets for your upper body

circulates the air already within the

by warming or cooling it as desired.

vehicle.

If the windows fog over in the re-

circulated air mode, switch this

mode off and increase the air supply as

required.<

Automatic climate control Heated seats*

Roller sun blind*

93n

Microfilter, activated charcoal

filter*

A microfilter traps dust and pollen from

the outside air. The activated-charcoal

filter provides additional protection by

filtering gaseous pollutants from the

outside air. Your BMW center replaces

this combined filter* as a standard part

of your scheduled maintenance. A sub-

stantial reduction in air flow indicates

that the filter needs to be replaced

early.

The seat cushion and backrest can be

To actuate, press the button briefly with

For additional details on the filter

heated with ignition key in position 2.

ignition key in position 2.

change, please refer to page 154.

By repeated actuation of a button, you

The illustration depicts the arrangement

can select one of three different opera-

of the buttons if the vehicle is fully

tion modes.

equipped. This may vary, depending

> Two indicator lamps on: Heating at a

on the equipment actually installed.

high temperature

> One indicator lamp on: Heating at a

low temperature

> Indicator lamps off: Seat heating de-

activated.

94n

HiFi System*

Glove compartment

To prevent injury in the event of a

crash, close the glove compart-

ment immediately after use.<

Rechargeable flashlight*

Located on the left-hand side of the

glove compartment.

Features integral overload-protection,

so it can be left in its holder continu-

ously.

Be sure that the flashlight is

HiFi System - harman kardon

To open

switched off when it is inserted

into its holder. Failure to comply with

Every time you press the button, the

Pull the handle and the lamp comes on.

this precaution could lead to overcharg-

feature is switched on or off.

ing and damage.<

To close

When the system is switched on, the

sensation of a significantly larger pas-

Fold up cover.

senger area is created (spatial en-

hancement), with an improvement of

To lock

the stereo effect throughout the seating

Use one of the master keys. A master

area.

key is also required for unlocking.

When reception is weak, the radio fre-

quently switches between stereo and

For example, if you turn over only

mono operation. Switch this feature off

your door and ignition keys for va-

if this occurs.

let parking (refer to page 32), access to

the glove compartment is not possi-

ble.<

Storage compartments

Cellular phones*

95n

To open the storage shelf in the front

Coin holder, cup holder

Hands-free system

center armrest*:

> A coin holder and two cup holders

In vehicles with a telephone prep* or

Press the button (arrow) and lift up-

are provided in the center console.

communications package*, the trim

ward.

piece for the hands-free microphone is

Other compartments are located on the

located in the headliner near the interior

front doors as well as on the center

lamp.

console over the ashtray*. Storage

For additional information concerning

nets* are located on the back of the

the cellular phone, please refer to the

front seats.

manufacturer's operating instructions.

Storage packet*

(Not released at this time)

For your comfort, there are:

> the rear center armrest with the pull-

out cup/can holder and a clip for a

trash bag,

> two flip-out sockets on the rear cen-

ter console,

> an eyeglass storage compartment* in

the center console in front over the

ashtray.

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