BMW 328i E36 (1998 year). Instruction - part 2
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Everything from A to Z
172
Owner service procedures
from A to Z
174
15
Cockpit 16
At a glance
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 20
Hazard warning system 22
Hazard warning triangle 22
First-aid kit 22
Controls and features
Refueling 23
Fuel specification 23
CARB OBD II interface 24
Tire inflation pressures 25
Care and maintenance
Owner service procedure
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
16 Cockpit
Cockpit
17
1 Lamp switch 85
2 Foglamps 86
3 Horn, entire surface
4 Wiper/washer lever 61
5 Rear window defroster 91
6 Hazard warning system 22
7 Automatic cruise control* 62
8 Adjust steering wheel* 45
9 Turn signals, high beam headlamps
and headlamp flasher 60
10 Engine hood unlocking device 118
18 Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
19
1
Fuel gauge with low-fuel
13
Indicator lamps for
warning lamp 64
d Foglamps* 20
2
Indicator lamp for turn signals 20
d Emissions-related systems
3
Speedometer
indicator 21
4
Indicator and warning lamps for
d Rollover protection system* 21
d Battery charge current 20
14
Trip odometer reset button 63
d High beams 20
d Engine oil pressure 20
5
Tachometer 63
Energy control 63
6
Coolant temperature gauge 64
7
Indicator and warning lamps for
d Brake pad wear 20
d Brake system hydraulics 21
d Parking brake 21
d Airbag 50
8
Indicator lamp for ASC+T 20
9
Indicator and warning lamps for
d Automatic transmission* 20
d Warning lamp for Check Control*
71
d Please fasten seat belts* 21
d ABS 20
10
Trip odometer 63
11
Service Interval Display 64
12
Odometer 63
20
Indicator and warning lamps
Turn signal left/right, green
Engine oil pressure, red
ASC+T (Automatic Stability
Control plus Traction), yellow
Flashes when the turn signals
Goes out after the engine has
are in operation.
started. May come on briefly at
Goes out shortly after the igni-
k
w
idle when the engine is hot,
tion is switched on:
but must go out again at higher engine
s
System OK.
Battery charge current, red
speed.
Additional notes: Page 84
Goes out after the engine has
If the lamp comes on during normal vehi-
ABS (Antilock Brake System),
started.
cle operation: stop vehicle and switch off
yellow
v
If the lamp comes on during
engine immediately. Check engine oil
normal vehicle operation:
level; if necessary, add oil. If oil level is
Goes out after the engine has
The battery is no longer being charged.
correct: contact your BMW Retailer.
started. If the lamp comes on
Indicates a defect in the generator drive
o
during normal vehicle opera-
Foglamps*, green
tion: ABS has been deactivated in
belt or the charging circuit.
response to a system malfunction. Con-
Lights up whenever you switch
ventional braking force remains unim-
a
If the V-belt is defective, do not run
on the foglamps.
paired.
the coolant pump; overheating and
t
Additional notes: Page 103
potential engine damage would result.
Airbags, red
Contact your BMW Retailer.c
Brake pad wear, yellow
This lamp turns on for an oper-
High beam, blue
Lights up when starter is actu-
ational check when you turn the
ated and goes out when the
Lights up when the high beams
p
ignition key to position 1. If, at
#
engine is started.
are switched on or the head-
the operation check, it does not go on,
If the lamp comes on during normal
l
lamp flashers are activated.
or goes on while driving, have it checked
vehicle operation: replace brake pads
at your BMW Retailer.
immediately.
Additional notes: Page 50
Automatic transmission*, yellow
a
Use only original BMW-approved
Goes out after the engine has
brake pads otherwise the vehicle
started.
authorization is no longer valid.c
O
Additional notes: Page 58
Indicator and warning lamps
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Brake hydraulics, red
Please fasten safety belts*, red
Goes out after the engine has
(With acoustic signal if the
started.
driver’s belt is not buckled).
n
If the lamp comes on during
q
Lights up briefly when the
normal vehicle operation: low brake
ignition key is turned, and then goes out
fluid. Additional notes: Page 128
(in some models it goes out after you
fasten safety belts).
Parking brake, red
BMW Convertible
Goes out after the engine has
started. Comes on when you
Rollover Protection System*,
m
engage the parking brake.
yellow
Additional notes: Page 56
Goes out shortly after the igni-
Emissions-related systems
tion is switched on:
;
System OK.
Lamp goes out once engine
starts.
Y
If this indicator lamp lights up
during normal vehicle operation, either
continuously or intermittently, this indi-
cates a fault in one of the emissions-
related electronic circuits. Although the
vehicle remains operational, you should
have the systems checked by a BMW
Retailer at the earliest possible opportu-
nity.
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Hazard warning system
Hazard warning triangle*
First aid kit*
The warning triangle can be stored in
On the right in the luggage compart-
the luggage compartment in a storage
ment, on a shelf.
shelf at the right for convenient access.
a
Some of the items in the first-aid
a
Comply with legal requirements
kit are suitable for use for a limited
concerning the need to carry a warning
period only. Therefore you should regu-
triangle in the car.c
larly check the contents and replace
defective articles. These are available in
any pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements con-
cerning the need to carry a first-aid kit in
the car.c
The button flashes intermittently when
the hazard warning lamps are on.
The button is also illuminated whenever
the vehicle lighting is switched on.
Refueling
Fuel specification
23
Unleaded gasoline only.
Minimum octane requirement: 89 AKI
BMW engines are equipped with knock
sensors and automatically adapt to op-
erate with fuels of different octane rat-
ings, as long as the minimum octane
requirement is met.
Higher octane fuels will provide in-
creased performance and fuel econ-
omy, while the use of gasoline with a
lower octane rating will have an adverse
effect.
To unlock the filler door in the event of a
central locking system failure, refer to
page 152.
a
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
cause permanent damage to both the
catalytic converter and the engine-man-
a
When handling fuel, comply with
agement system’s oxygen sensors.c
the safety regulations displayed by gas
stations.c
AKI = Anti Knock Index
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CARB OBD II interface
The OBD II interface (data link connec-
tor) is located beneath a cover panel
(with the letters "OBD") near the foot
support in the driver’s side footwell
(arrow).
Tire inflation pressures
25
If the driver's door is open, the infla-
Sedan models
tion pressures are also visible on the
BCBC
BCBC+C/$
door pillar. Inflation pressures are
Tire sizes
BMW
indicated in psi (bar) with tires cold
Inflation pressures are
model
(ambient temperature).
indicated in psi (bar)
The inflation pressures apply to tires
185/65 R 15 88 Q, T M+S
29
35
36
44
from BMW-approved manufacturers;
185/65 R 15 88 T
(2.0)
(2.4)
(2.5)
(3.0)
your BMW Retailer will provide you
with this information. Higher pres-
205/60 R 15 91 H
318i
sures may be required for tires from
225/55 R 15 92 V
29
32
32
39
other manufacturers.
225/50 ZR 16
(2.2)
(2.2)
(2.2)
(2.7)
205/60 R 15 91 Q, H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
a
Periodically check the inflation
pressure - also of the spare tire - at
205/60 R 15 91 H
least twice each month and before
225/50 ZR 16
29
33
33
41
328i
setting out on an extended trip. Failing
205/60 R 15 91 Q, H M+S
(2.0)
(2.3)
(2.3)
(2.8)
this, incorrect tire pressure may ren-
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
der the car unstable or cause tire
See next page for additional models
damage resulting in an accident.c
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Tire inflation pressures (cont.)
Coupe models
Tire sizes
BCBC
BCBC+C/$
BMW
Inflation pressures are
model
indicated in psi (bar)
205/60 R 15 91 H
225/55 R 15 92 V
29
32
32
39
225/50 ZR 16
(2.0)
(2.2)
(2.2)
(2.7)
318is
205/60 R 15 91 Q, H M+S
323is
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
29
35
36
44
185/65 R 15 88 Q M+S
(2.0)
(2.4)
(2.5)
(3.0)
205/60 R 15 91 H
225/50 ZR 16
29
33
33
41
328is
205/60 R 15 91 Q, H M+S
(2.0)
(2.3)
(2.3)
(2.8)
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
See next page for additional models