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BMW 328i E36 (1998 year). Instruction - part 3

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Tire inflation pressures (cont.)

Convertible models

max.

Tire sizes

BC-

BCBC+$

BMW

Inflation pressures are

model

indicated in psi (bar)

205/60 R 15 91 H

225/55 R 15 92 V

318i

29

32

32

39

225/50 ZR 16

323i

(2.0)

(2.2)

(2.2)

(2.7)

205/60 R 15 91 Q, H M+S

225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S

205/60 R 15 91 H

225/50 ZR 16

29

33

33

41

328i

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

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Keys

Electronic vehicle immobilizer

The electronic vehicle immobilization

Replacement of a key

1

2

3

4

unit increases the anti-theft protection

Replacement keys are available exclu-

of your BMW - without additional

sively through your authorized BMW

adjustment or activation of systems.

Retailer, who is also under obligation to

M

This electronic immobilization system is

M

M

request verification of vehicle owner-

M

designed to reduce the susceptibility of

ship before issuing a substitute key.

the vehicle to theft by making it impos-

Your BMW Retailer can also cancel or

sible to start the engine using any

restore the electronic system authoriza-

means other than the special keys fur-

tion for individual keys (e.g., if a key is

nished with the vehicle.

lost). A deactivated key can no longer

The system features an electronic chip

be used to start the engine.

integrated within the key as a supple-

1

Master key with battery-powered

ment to the conventional mechanical

For US owners only

lamp (switch on by pressing the BMW

locking system.

The transmitter and receiver units com-

symbol).

The lock mechanism itself is actually a

ply with Part 15 of the FCC (Federal

2

Master key without lamp.

dual-function device, simultaneously

Communication Commission) Regula-

serving as a communications interface

tions. Operation is governed by the fol-

3

Spare key to be kept in a safe place

designed to allow the car security sys-

lowing:

e.g. in your wallet. This key is not

tem to maintain a continuous stream of

FCC ID: LXBEWS

intended for continuous use.

variable, vehicle-specific signals with

As defined in the regulations, such a

4

Door and ignition key

the electronic circuitry in the key. The

device is not to emit significant interfer-

This key does not operate the locks

ignition, the flow of fuel and the starter

ence and must also be shielded against

for the glove compartment and the

are enabled only after the key has been

interference from external sources to

luggage compartment. This is useful

recognized as "authorized".

prevent unauthorized or inadvertent

e.g. at a hotel.

activation.

bExternal force can damage the

electronic circuitry integrated in the key.

a

Any unauthorized modifications

Such a key can no longer be used to

or changes to these devices could void

start the engine.c

the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.c

Doors

31

Activating the central locking

a

Never use the keys or the remote

system from inside the vehicle

control* to lock an occupied vehicle, as

Pressing the lock button of a front door

it would then be impossible to unlock it

unlocks/locks the doors and luggage

from inside.c

compartment, but does not arm the

Convenience closing* for power win-

alarm system.

dows and sliding/tilt sunroof: after clos-

ing the doors, hold the key in the lock

bIf the vehicle is locked from the

position to close the windows and slid-

inside with this lock button, the fuel

ing/tilt sunroof. The windows/sunroof

filler door remains unlocked to allow

stop moving immediately when you

refueling. On the BMW Convertible, the

release the key. To be able to keep the

glove compartment also remains un-

Operating central locking system

closing system in view, convenience

locked to allow for its use.

from outside the vehicle

closing can only be activated via the

It is also possible to unlock the car from

When the front doors are closed, the

driver's door lock for safety reasons,

the inside by pulling on one of the front

activation of a door lock or of the lug-

even on vehicles with remote control.

door handles.c

gage compartment lock with a key

Emergency lock operation

To preclude accidental locking of the

unlocks or locks the following:

vehicle

(in the event of electrical failure)

d Doors

Turn the key to the end positions of the

d it can not be locked with the lock

d Luggage compartment

button when the driver's door is open

door lock to unlock/lock the respective

d Fuel filler door

door.

d the safety button of the passenger

door activates the central locking

d BMW Convertible: the glove com-

system only when both front doors

partment.

are locked.

The double-lock system is engaged at

the same time. Both the door locks and

release handles remain locked.

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Doors

Opening doors from the outside

a

Children can lock the doors from

Lift the handle.

inside. Therefore, you should always

Automatic window lowering

remove the key and take it with you to

(BMW Coupe, Convertible)

ensure that you can unlock the car from

the outside at all times.c

a

The door windows are lowered

In an accident, the central locking sys-

somewhat when the doors are opened

tem automatically unlocks the doors

and then are raised again immediately

and the interior lamps switch on.

after the doors are locked. This makes it

Depending on the version, the hazard

easier to open the doors, prevents the

warning flashers are also activated.

rubber door seals from being damaged

Central locking system button

and ensures proper seating of the

a

Avoid using the inside lock buttons

windows in the rubber door seals after

This button operates the central locking

to lock the rear doors while driving, as

closing.c

system when the driver’s door is

these doors would then fail to unlock au-

tomatically in the event of an accident.c

closed. It unlocks the doors and lug-

Driver's door lock heating*

gage compartment, but does not arm

Lift the handle of the driver's door for

Opening doors from the inside

the alarm system.

approx. 3 seconds: the heating

Pull interior door handle of a front door

The fuel filler door remains unlocked to

switches on. The switch-on time is

twice in succession (the initial pull

allow refueling.

automatically controlled to save power.

unlocks the door, the second opens it).

The picture shows, as an example, the

shift arrangement for the BMW sedan.

Luggage compartment lid

33

To lock the luggage compartment

The luggage compartment lamp

separately

is on when the luggage compartment

lid is open.

Turn the master key to the right

until the slot is horizontal, then

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extract the key from the lock.

The luggage compartment lid is locked

and disconnected from the central lock-

ing system. The luggage compartment

lid then remains locked when the cen-

tral locking system is unlocked with a

door lock or the lock knobs.

The lock actuation is only possible with

Access to the luggage compartment lid

a master key.

is thus prevented when leaving the door

Central locking system

and ignition key with others (refer to

page 30); this is useful e.g., at a hotel.

To engage locks

To unlock car

Turn to the right: The luggage

Turn to the left: the luggage

compartment lid and - if the

compartment lid and the doors

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front doors are closed - the

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are unlocked.

doors are locked and the alarm system

is armed.

Emergency lock operation

(in the event of electrical failure)

Turn the master key to the left as far as

possible: the luggage compartment lid

is unlocked.

After closing, the luggage compartment

lid must be locked again separately.

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Luggage compartment lid

Luggage compartment

a

Do not drive with the luggage lid

open, as exhaust fumes could be drawn

into the interior of the vehicle. Should it

be absolutely necessary to operate the

vehicle with the luggage lid open:

d Raise all windows and shut the slid-

ing/tilt sunroof

d Maximize the air volume of the air

conditioning, refer to page 88.c

To close

Luggage straps

The handle recess (arrow) makes it eas-

Attach the straps to the floor of the lug-

ier to pull down the luggage compart-

gage compartment to secure smaller

ment lid.

suitcases.

The luggage straps prevent objects

placed on them from slipping.

The fittings at the corners of the lug-

gage compartment provide you with a

convenient means of attaching luggage

nets* and flexible straps for securing

suitcases and luggage.

Power windows*

35

On vehicles equipped with front and

Convenience mode

rear* power windows:

After closing the doors, hold the key in

There are separate switches located

the lock position:

below the rear windows (except on the

Any windows still open will close.

BMW Convertible).

Safety switch* (arrow)

a

Careless and inattentive closing of

In this way the actuation of the windows

the windows can lead to injuries.c

by means of rear switches, e.g., by chil-

Safety feature

dren, can be prevented.

If one of the windows encounters resis-

tance while closing, it will respond by

a

Always keep the safety switch

halting and then opening somewhat

Operational from ignition key posi-

(arrow) in the depressed position when

again.

tion 1.

children ride in the rear seat.

You can deactivate this protective func-

Always remove the key from the ignition

d Depress the rocker switch until you

tion, (e.g., in case of unauthorized intru-

when leaving the vehicle.c

feel resistance:

sion into the vehicle) by pressing the

The window continues to move as

After the ignition is switched off, the

switch beyond its pressure point and

long as the rocker switch is pressed.

windows remain operational

holding it there.

d Briefly press the rocker switch to just

d with the ignition key at position 1 and

beyond the pressure point (one-

0, or removed, or

touch mode):

d when the front doors are open (max.

The window moves automatically.

15 minutes) or until the front doors

Press and let go again to stop move-

are opened for the first time.

ment.

The one-touch mode can be used to

open and close the front windows and

to open the rear windows*.

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Power windows*

Sliding/tilt sunroof*

bDuring raising, the headliner also

retracts a few inches.c

In the event of an electrical malfunc-

tion, you can also operate the sliding/tilt

sunroof manually, refer to page 152.

After the ignition is switched off, the

windows remain operational

d with the ignition key at position 1 and

BMW Convertible

0, or removed, or

d when the front doors are open (max.

15 minutes) or until the front doors

Pressing and holding down the center

Operate in ignition key position 2.

are opened for the first time.

button opens or closes all four side win-

Open and lower

dows simultaneously.

Convenient closure*

Press recessed button (1) until pressure

During opening, briefly press the rocker

point is reached.

After closing the doors, hold the key in

switch to just beyond the pressure

the lock position: the still-open sunroof

point (one-touch mode): the side win-

Close and raise

is closed.

dows move automatically. Press briefly

Press raised button (2) until pressure

and let go again to stop movement.

point is reached.

At transition from closing to raising and

vice-versa: system off.

One-touch mode

(only open/raise)

Briefly press the respective button

beyond the pressure point.

The sliding/tilt sunroof moves automati-

cally. Briefly press the button a second

time to stop the sunroof.

Sliding/tilt sunroof*

Convertible top operation

37

Manual convertible top

a

Careless closing can lead to inju-

operation

ries.

The fabric top offers perfect weather

Always remove the key from the ignition

protection and can be opened and

when leaving the vehicle.c

closed simply and quickly by one

To avoid unpleasant drafts and pres-

person.

sure variations within the passenger

Here are a few tips to ensure that you

compartment, you should keep the inte-

have a lot of pleasure with your con-

rior ventilation outlets open when the

vertible: It is advisable to close the top

sunroof is open and particularly when it

when the vehicle is parked. The closed

is raised, and select a higher blower

convertible top not only protects the

speed as required.

passenger compartment from unfore-

seeable damage from the weather, it

Opening convertible top

also provides a certain degree of theft

Fold out the unlocking handle and turn

protection.

it to the end stop. Raise (relax) the top

approx. 8 in (20 cm).

Even with the top closed, it is always

advisable to keep valuables locked in

the luggage compartment.

Do not mount roof racks on the convert-

ible top.

Please contact your BMW Retailer for

suitable mounting equipment and other

accessories.

a

When closing the power windows

while driving: always close the rear win-

dows first or all four windows simulta-

neously, otherwise the windows may

not seal tightly at higher speeds.c

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Convertible top operation

Unlock the convertible top storage

Position the rear convertible top bow

Close the convertible top compartment

compartment with the handle in the rear

vertically and hold in place. Raise the

lid by pressing down on both sides until

left side panel.

convertible top compartment lid some-

they are heard to engage securely.

what and unlock the catch lock by

When the convertible top compartment

pushing it to the right. Open the con-

bFrom ignition key position 1 or with

lid is closed, the central locking system

vertible top compartment lid com-

the door open: If the side windows are

is automatically unlocked, i.e., the lug-

pletely.

closed, they move downward slightly

gage compartment is no longer locked

when the convertible top compartment

Lay the rear convertible top bow in the

and can be opened again.

unlocking handle is operated.c

convertible top compartment. Lift the

top at the front and also lay down

a

If the convertible top compartment

towards the rear.

a

To prevent damage, it is not possi-

lid is not properly closed, the luggage

In the process, make sure the rear win-

compartment can not be opened to pre-

ble to unlock the convertible top com-

partment with the luggage compartment

dow is laid down evenly and free of

vent damage.

folds. To prevent the rear window from

open.c

To prevent damage to the convertible

being scratched, a soft cloth should be

top due to the permanent presence of

laid in the window fold.

moisture, never fold down the top while

wet (also refer to "Car care" starting on

page 136).c

Convertible top operation

39

Position the rear top bow vertically.

Fully automatic convertible top

Close the convertible top compartment

operation*

lid by pressing down on both sides until

The fully automatic convertible top per-

they are heard to engage securely. Fold

fectly combines extremely simple, com-

down the top bow.

fortable operation with reliable protec-

When the convertible top compartment

tion from the elements. Here are a few

lid is closed, the central locking system

tips to ensure that you have years of

is automatically unlocked, i.e., the lug-

pleasure with your convertible:

gage compartment is no longer locked

It is advisable to close the top when the

and can be opened again.

vehicle is parked. The closed top not

Pull the convertible top frame onto the

only protects the passenger compart-

windshield frame with the locking han-

ment from unforeseen weather-related

Closing convertible top

dle and lock the top by turning the han-

damage, it also provides a certain

Move ignition key into position 1.

dle until it is heard to engage.

degree of theft protection. Even with

Unlock and open the convertible top

The rear convertible top bow is auto-

the top closed, it is always advisable to

keep valuables locked in the luggage

storage compartment. Lift out the top

matically pressed onto the convertible

by the side guide piece and the front

top compartment lid and closes water-

compartment.

top frame.

tight under tension.

Do not mount roof racks on the convert-

ible top. Please contact your BMW

Retailer for suitable mounting equip-

bFrom ignition key position 1 or with

bIf the convertible top or the rear

ment and other accessories.

the door open: If the side windows are

window begins to flutter at high speeds,

closed, they move downward slightly

increase the air intake via the ventilation

To prevent damage, do not operate the

when the convertible top compartment

control to prevent a vacuum from

top at temperatures below 325F (06).

unlocking handle is operated. Move the

resulting in the passenger compart-

To protect the battery, it is advisable to

side windows into the desired position

ment.c

operate the top with the engine running

or close them after closing the convert-

when possible.

ible top.c

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Convertible top operation

a

The convertible top operates fully

a

Do not reach into the convertible

automatically. Assistance with your

top mechanism during opening and

hand is necessary only as an exception

closing. Keep children away from the

(refer to the note, next column).

swiveling area of the convertible top

Only operate the convertible top with

during operation.

the vehicle stopped and do not drive off

Releasing the operating button for the

during operation, as otherwise the pro-

top immediately interrupts the automat-

cess will be interrupted. A half-opened

ic movement. Movement can be contin-

top can cause damage or injuries.

ued in the desired direction by pressing

Remove foreign objects from the wind-

the appropriate button.c

shield frame before closing the convert-

ible top, since these may prevent the top

Opening and closing

b

If the convertible top has been

from closing.

stored in the convertible top compart-

1 To open

Do not lay objects on the convertible

ment for a longer period, e.g., in the

2 To close

top. They would fall off during top oper-

winter when the hardtop is used, it may

ation and cause damage or injuries.

Press the convertible top operating but-

be necessary to support the first auto-

When closing the power side windows

ton until the opening or closing process

matic closing operation by hand:

during driving, always close the rear

is completed.

Should the top come to a stop shortly

windows first or all four windows simul-

before the end of the closing phase (still

The indicator lamp (arrow) lights up

taneously, as otherwise the windows

open approx. 8 in/20 cm), reach into the

continuously during convertible top

may not seal tightly at higher speeds.c

handle depression in the center of the

operation. The indicator lamp flashes

front convertible top frame and briefly

after releasing the button if the opening

support the closing process while

or closing process is not yet completed.

pressing the button until it is automati-

cally continued.c

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