BMW 325ci Convertbile (2002 year). Instruction - part 2
Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)*
21n
The buttons integrated in the multifunc-
tion steering wheel (MFL) are provided
so that you can operate a number of
Switch between phone, radio, cassette
Volume
accessories quickly and without being
and CD.
distracted from traffic conditions. You
may operate:
Cruise control: select a stored setting.
> Selected radio functions
Forward:
> The cruise control
> Selected cellular phone functions.
> Radio
Press briefly: station scan in FM band
Cruise control: store and accelerate (+)
The controls are active only when
Extended pressure: search function
or decelerate and store (-).
the corresponding systems and
> CD
accessories are switched on.<
Press briefly: jump to next track
Extended pressure: search function
in track
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-
> Cassette
tivate.
Press briefly:
Press briefly: stop track scan or fast
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
forward
terminate a call.
Extended pressure: fast forward
> Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Rewind/reverse: functions as fast
forward.
22nHazard warning triangle* Refueling
Always observe all safety precau-
tions posted at the service station
when handling fuel.
Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full,
these containers can leak, cause an
explosion, or lead to fire in the event of
a collision.<
The hazard warning triangle is stored in
Fuel filler door
the luggage compartment lid inside the
Always switch off the engine
container for the onboard tools.
before refueling, as it is not
To open the container, loosen the wing
possible to add fuel with the engine
nut.
running, and attempts may also trigger
the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Always observe all legal regula-
tions requiring a warning triangle
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
to be carried in the vehicle.<
door to open and close it.
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually:
1. Unlock the trim panel on the right
side of the luggage compartment
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump
symbol.
Refueling
Fuel specifications
23n
Refill early to avoid damaging the
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
catalytic converter; never attempt
only.
to drive to the last drop of fuel in the
Required fuel:
tank.<
> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
Close the fuel cap carefully after
AKI = Anti Knock Index
refueling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
cause permanent and irreversible
A loose or missing cap will activate the
damage to the oxygen sensor and the
message CHECK FILLER CAP lamp or
catalytic converter.<
the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Simple and environmentally
Tank capacity: approx. 16.6 gal.
friendly
(63 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of
Open the filler cap carefully to
approx. 2.1 gal. (8 liters).
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket (arrow)
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effectiveness of
the vapor recovery system on the
pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used prop-
erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the
nozzle shuts off the first time.
24nTire inflation pressures
Check the tire pressures on a
Comply with tire approval
regular basis - at least twice a
specifications
month - and before every extended
The inflation pressures in the table
journey. Otherwise, incorrect tire pres-
apply to BMW approved tire sizes and
sure can lead to poor handling, to tire
tire manufacturers. Your BMW center is
damage and accidents.
familiar with these pressures. Higher
Remember to check the inflation pres-
pressures may be specified for tires
sure in the space-saver or standard
made by other manufacturers.
spare tire.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
Inflate the spare tire to the highest infla-
not only meet US standards, but also
tion pressure of any tire on your
European standards. We recommend
vehicle.<
the exclusive use of BMW approved
The specified inflation pressures are
tires.
provided on a sticker attached to the
B-pillar and visible with the driver's
door open.
Checking tire pressures
All pressures are specified in the stan-
dard units of pressure for your country,
psi or kilopascal, and apply to cold tires
(tires at ambient temperature, refer to
tire pressure table on the following
page).
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
(RDC)/Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting
the inflation pressures, reactivate the
system, refer to pages 83, 85.
Another instruction plate regarding
inflation pressures on the door pillar
indicates which system is equipped on
your vehicle.
Tire inflation pressures
25n
BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H
29 (200)
33 (230)
36 (250)
44 (300)
225/50 R 16 92 W
225/45 R 17 91 W
225/45 ZR 17
29 (200)
-
36 (250)
-
245/40 ZR 17
-
33 (230)
-
44 (300)
325Ci
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load
205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S
32 (220)
36 (250)
39 (270)
46 (320)
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W
29 (200)
33 (230)
36 (250)
44 (300)
225/45 ZR 17
29 (200)
-
36 (250)
-
245/40 ZR 17
-
33 (230)
-
44 (300)
330Ci
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load
32 (220)
36 (250)
39 (270)
46 (320)
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
All
Space-saver spare tire
61 (420)
26n
27n
Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
28nKeys
Central locking system
2
Spare key for storage in a safe place,
The concept
such as in your wallet. This key is not
The central locking system is ready for
intended for constant use
operation whenever the driver's door is
3
Door and ignition key
closed. The system engages and
The locks for the luggage compart-
releases the locks on the
ment lid and the glove compartment
> doors
cannot be operated with this key -
> luggage compartment lid
this is useful for valet parking, for
> fuel filler door
example.
> glove compartment.
The central locking system can be
operated
The key set
> from outside via the remote control
as well as via the driver's door lock
1 Master keys with remote control
> from inside by pressing a button.
determine the functions of the Key
Memory, refer to page 63. You can
Activating it from inside does not lock
mark individual keys for subsequent
the fuel filler door, refer to page 32.
identification by applying the colored
When the system is actuated from the
decals that you received when
outside, the anti-theft system is acti-
accepting delivery of your vehicle
vated simultaneously. Both the door
locks and release handles remain
Each master key is equipped with
locked. The alarm system is also armed
an extended-life battery. This
or disarmed.
battery is recharged in the ignition lock
If locked from the inside, the central
during normal operation.
locking system unlocks automatically in
For this reason, if you have a master key
the event of an accident, except on
that is not in regular use you should use
doors that have been locked individu-
that keys approx. once a year while
ally using the lock buttons, refer to
driving for an extended period to charge
page 32. In addition, the hazard
the battery, refer also to page 29.<
warning flashers and interior lamps
come on.
Opening and closing - via the remote control
29n
The concept
Since children might be able to
lock the doors from the inside, you
The remote control gives you an excep-
should always take the vehicle keys
tionally convenient method for
with you so that the vehicle can be
unlocking and locking your vehicle.
opened again from the outside at any
Furthermore, it provides two additional
time.<
functions which you can only use via
the remote control:
If it is no longer possible to lock
> To switch on the interior lamps, refer
the vehicle via the remote control,
to page 30.
the battery is discharged. Use this key
With this function, you can also
while driving for an extended period in
search for the vehicle, when it is
order to recharge the battery.
parked in an underground garage, for
To prevent unauthorized use of the
instance
1
Unlock
remote control, surrender only the door
2
Lock and secure, switch on interior
> To open the luggage compartment
and ignition key or the spare key when
lid, refer to page 30.
lamps, deactivate tilt alarm sensor
leaving the vehicle for valet parking, for
and interior motion sensor
The luggage compartment lid will
example, refer to page 28.
open slightly, regardless of whether it
3
Open the luggage compartment lid
In the event of a system malfunction,
was previously locked or unlocked.
please contact your BMW center. You
Whenever you unlock (lock) the vehicle,
can also obtain replacement keys
To unlock
you simultaneously deactivate (activate)
there.<
the anti-theft system, disarm (arm) the
alarm system and switch the interior
Press the button once to unlock the
lamps on (off).
driver's door.
You can have a signal set to
Press a second time to disengage all
confirm that the vehicle's locks
vehicle locks.
have engaged securely.<
30nOpening and closing - via the remote control
To lock and secure
To open the luggage
For US owners only
compartment lid
The transmitter and receiver units
comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Press the button.
Communication Commission) regula-
Press the button.
tions. Operation is governed by the
Do not lock the vehicle if there are
following:
The luggage compartment lid will open
passengers still inside, because
slightly, regardless of whether it was
FCC ID: LX8EWS
they would not be able to unlock the
previously locked or unlocked.
LX8FZVS
doors.<
LX8FZVE
Before and after a trip, be sure
Compliance statement:
To switch on the interior lamps
that the luggage compartment lid
This device complies with part 15 of the
has not been opened unintentionally.<
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
With the vehicle locked, press the
Panic mode (trigger alarm)
button.
> This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
> this device must accept any interfer-
To switch off the tilt alarm sensor*
Provided that the alarm system is
ence received, including interference
and interior motion sensor*
armed, you can respond to imminent
that may cause undesired operation.
danger by holding down the button for
between two and five seconds.
Any unauthorized modifications to
Press the button a second time imme-
Press the button to cancel the alarm.
these devices could void the
diately after locking.
user's authority to operate the equip-
For additional information refer to
External systems
ment.<
page 37.
The remote control system's operation
may be affected by other units or
equipment operating in the immediate
vicinity of your vehicle.
If this should occur, you can still open
and close the vehicle using the master
key in either the door or luggage
compartment lid locks.
Opening and closing - via the door lock
31n
Convenience operation
Manual operation
You can also operate the power
(in the event of electrical malfunction)
windows and the fully-automatic
Turn the key to the extreme left or right
convertible top via the door lock.
to unlock/lock the driver's door.
> To open: with the door closed, hold
the key in the "Unlock" position
> To close: with the door closed, hold
the key in the "Lock" position.
Watch the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is
trapped by the closing motion.
One turn of the key in the driver's door
Releasing the key stops the opera-
lock unlocks the driver's door only.
tion.<
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the luggage
compartment lid and the fuel filler door.
Do not lock the vehicle if there are
passengers still inside, because
they would not be able to unlock the
doors.<
You can have a signal set to
confirm that the vehicle's locks
have engaged securely.<
32nOpening and closing - from the inside
To unlock and open the doors
To lock the doors
> Either unlock the doors together with
> Either use the central locking button
the button for the central locking
to lock both doors at once
system and then pull each of the
or
release handles above the armrests
> press down the individual door lock
or
buttons. The fuel filler door remains
> pull the release handle for each door
unlocked. To prevent the driver from
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
being inadvertently locked out of the
and the second one opens it.
vehicle, the driver's door lock button
will not engage as long as the door is
open.
You can use this button to control the
Since children might be able to
central locking system whenever the
lock the doors from the inside, you
doors are closed. The doors and
should always take the vehicle's keys
luggage compartment lid are unlocked
with you so that you can open the
or locked only. The anti-theft system is
vehicle again from the outside at any
not activated.
time.<
If only the driver's door was
unlocked from the outside and
you press the button, then, with the
driver's door still open, the passenger-
side door, the luggage compartment lid
and the fuel filler door will unlock, too.
If the driver's door is closed, it will be
locked.<
The central locking system can be
locked automatically as soon as
you begin to drive if you desire. This
can be adjusted to be key-specific.<
Luggage compartment lid
33n
The lock
To open from the outside
To open from the inside*
Only the master keys fit in the lock of
Press the button in the handle recess
If the luggage compartment lid has not
the luggage compartment lid, refer to
(arrow): the luggage compartment lid
been locked separately, you can open it
page 28.
opens slightly.
with this button in the footwell on the
driver's side when the vehicle is
The luggage compartment is lit when
To secure separately
stationary.
the luggage compartment lid is opened.
Lock the glove compartment using the
master key.
Manual operation
This locks the luggage compartment lid
(in the event of electrical malfunction)
and disconnects it from the central
Turn the master key all the way to the
locking system. This feature can be
left - the luggage compartment lid will
used to prevent unauthorized access to
open slightly.
the luggage compartment when you
The luggage compartment is locked
hand over the door and ignition key for
again as soon as you close the lid.
valet parking, for instance, refer to
page 28.
34nLuggage compartment lid
Operate the vehicle only when the
luggage compartment lid is
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes
could penetrate into the interior of the
vehicle. Should it be absolutely neces-
sary to operate the vehicle with the
luggage compartment lid open (with
closed convertible top):
> Close all windows
> Turn up the blower to increase the air
supply from the air conditioning or
automatic climate control, refer to
page 90 or 93.<
Emergency release
To close
This lever releases the luggage
The handle recesses in the interior trim
compartment lid from the luggage
panel of the luggage compartment lid
compartment's interior.
(arrows) make it easier to pull the lid
down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage
compartment lid is clear when closing
it, following the same precautions as
with all closing procedures.<