BMW 323Ci CONVERTIBLE 2000 E46 Service Manual

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Luggage compartment3 Lift the floor panel up with the device
designed to hold it and hook it onto
the rubber seal of the water gutter
(arrow).
When lowering, carefully press the
device used for hanging the floor
panel back into its holder.<46cde032
Increasing the space in the
luggage compartmentYou can increase the space in the lug-
gage compartment with the convertible
top closed. To do this, flip the handle
(arrow) outward, and press it down-
ward. Now the convertible top com-
partment panel has been raised up.
Reverse the process to get ready to
open the convertible top.
When opening the convertible top,
make sure that the luggage com-
partment is properly set up for this;
refer to page 45 or 49, otherwise, you
could incur damage.<46cde009
Lashing eyes are located on the inside
corners of the luggage compartment for
attaching luggage nets
* or elastic straps
so that you can secure your luggage.
Refer also to "Cargo loading" on
page 106.

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Alarm system
*
The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the lug-
gage compartment lid is opened
>Movements inside the vehicle
>To a change in the vehicle's tilt –
if someone attempts to steal the
wheels or tow the vehicle without
authorization, for example
>If there is an interruption of battery
voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
simultaneously activating the following:
>Sounding an acoustical alarm for
30 seconds
>Activating the hazard warning
flashers for approx. five minutes
>Flashing the high beams on and off in
tandem with the hazard warning
flashers.
To activate and deactivate the
alarm systemWhen the vehicle is locked or unlocked
by using a key or the remote control,
the alarm system is also armed or dis-
armed at the same time.
The interior protection and tilt sensor
alarm systems are activated approx.
30 seconds after you have shut the last
door.
If the alarm system has been armed
correctly, the hazard warning flashers
flash once.
You can have one signal set as
acknowledgment when arming
and disarming.<
You can also open the luggage com-
partment lid when the system is armed
by pressing button 3 of the remote con-
trol (refer to page 37). When it is closed,
the lid is once again secured.
Indicator lamp displaysThe indicator lamp is located under the
inside rearview mirror.
>When the indicator lamp flashes con-
tinuously, the system is armed>The indicator lamp flashes when it
is armed. Doors, the hood or luggage
compartment lid are not closed
properly. Even if you do not close the
alerted area, the remaining areas are
deadlocked, and the indicator lamp
flashes continuously after 10 seconds.
However, the interior protection
system 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
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Alarm system
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>If the indicator lamp flashes for
10 seconds when the system is dis-
armed, an attempted entry has been
detected in the period since the sys-
tem was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the
indicator lamp will flash continuously.Avoiding an unintentional alarm The tilt sensor alarm system and interior
protection system can be deactivated.
Doing this prevents a false alarm from
being triggered (in garages with eleva-
tor ramps, for instance), or when the
vehicle is transported by trailer or train:
Lock the vehicle twice (= arm the sys-
tem). Press button 2 on the remote
control twice in succession or lock the
vehicle twice with the key (refer to
page 34).
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt sen-
sor alarm system and interior protection
system are deactivated until canceled.
Re-arm the anti-theft alarm system to
re-activate the tilt sensor alarm system
and interior protection system.
Interior protection systemThe transmitter and receiver of the inte-
rior protection system are located in the
front area of the center console, hidden
from the driver, and in the rear area of
the center console under a cap.
However, deactivate the interior protec-
tion system (see previous column) when
children or animals are to remain in the
vehicle.
For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units com-
ply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communication Commission) regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the
following:
FCC ID: LTQSDR2G5
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to
these devices could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
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Electric power windowsOpen and close the windowsFrom ignition key position 1:
>Press the switch up to but not past
the pressure point:
The window continues to move
downward as long as you continue
to hold the switch
>Press the switch past the pressure
point:
The window moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the
opening cycle.
You can close windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.46cde010
Operating all side windows>Press the switch up to but not past
the pressure point:
All the windows will continue to lower
as long as you keep pressing the
switch
>Press the switch past the pressure
point:
All the windows move automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the
opening cycle.
You can close all the windows by pull-
ing the switch.46cde033
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the electric win-
dows for up to 15 minutes, provided
that no door has been opened.
Remove the key from the ignition
lock and close the doors when
you leave the vehicle, so that children
cannot operate the power windows and
possibly injure themselves.<
For operating convenience by using the
door lock, refer to page 34.

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Manual convertible topThe fabric top offers perfect weather
protection, and can easily be opened
and closed by one person.
Here are a few tips to ensure that you
get the most enjoyment out of driving
your convertible. It is advisable to close
the convertible top when the vehicle is
parked. The closed convertible top not
only protects the passenger compart-
ment from unforeseeable damage from
the weather, it also provides a certain
degree of theft protection.
In addition, keep valuables only in the
locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed.
Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top.
To close the power side windows
while driving: be sure to close
either the rear windows first, or all win-
dows at the same time, otherwise, they
may not close all the way at higher
speeds.c
To open the convertible top
Operate the convertible top only
when the vehicle is stationary.
To prevent damage, the convertible top
compartment lid can not be opened if
the luggage compartment lid is open.c
1 Flip the locking handle out and turn
it until it hits the end stop
2 Raise the convertible top slightly
(reduces the tension)
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3 Press the button to unlock the top.
The lid locks for the convertible top
are unlocked and the side windows
lower slightly
If the convertible top compartment
lid has been raised, then the lid
locks for the convertible top will be
blocked. If the indicator lamp lights up
when you press the button, then you
cannot unlock. Flip the convertible top
compartment lid down; refer to page 41,
and close the luggage compartment
lid.c46cus003

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Starting from either ignition key
position 1 or if with a door open: if
the side windows are closed, lower
them slightly by pressing the unlocking
button.c
4 Position the rear convertible top bar
vertically and hold it firmly
You can support the rear convert-
ible top bar when you raise it
by pressing on the indicated area
(arrow).c46cde073
5 Open the convertible top compart-
ment lid all the way
6 Lay the rear convertible top bar in the
convertible top compartment
7 Lift the convertible top off in the front
and then lay it down in the back
Press the convertible top com-
pletely into the compartment. This
makes it easier to close the convertible
top compartment lid, especially at low
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Manual convertible top8 Press the convertible top compart-
ment lid down from above (arrow).
The lid locks for the convertible top
compartment are equipped with sen-
sors that carry out the closing proce-
dure
9 Close the windows that were slightly
lowered, or position them at the de-
sired height.
In order to avoid any pinching,
move the convertible top com-
partment lid from above only.
To prevent damage, the convertible top
compartment lid can not be opened if
the luggage compartment lid is open.c46cde076
The central locking system unlocks
automatically when the convertible
top compartment lid is closed, i.e.,
the luggage compartment lid is no
longer locked and can be opened
again.
T
o avoid any damage from constant
damp, never recess the convertible
top while it is wet (refer to the chapter
"Care" beginning on page 14 4)
.c
To close the convertible top 1 Put the ignition key in position 1
2 Press the button to unlock the top.
The lid locks for the convertible top
are unlocked and the side windows
lower slightly
3 Open the convertible top compart-
ment lid
4 Lift out the convertible top by both
the lateral guide section and the front
convertible top frame, and swing it
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Starting from either ignition key
position 1 or with a door open:
If the side windows are closed, lower
them slightly by depressing the respec-
tive button. After closing the convertible
top, either close the side windows or
put them at the height desired.c
5 Do not position the rear convertible
top bar vertically until the convertible
top has been swung forward as far as
possible
6 Press the convertible top compart-
ment lid down from above. The lid
locks for the convertible top are
equipped with sensors that carry out
the closing procedure
In order to avoid any pinching,
move the convertible top com-
partment lid from above only.c
The central locking system auto-
matically unlocks when the con-
vertible top compartment lid is closed,
i. e., the luggage compartment lid is no
longer locked and can be opened
again.c
7 Using the locking handle, pull the
front convertible top frame onto the
windshield frame, and lock the con-
vertible top by turning the handle
until you hear it engage
8 Close the windows that were slightly
lowered, or position them at the de-
sired height.
The rear convertible top bar will be
automatically pressed onto the convert-
ible top compartment lid, and because
of the pressure, will be sealed off when
closed.Should the convertible top start to
flutter at higher speeds, increase
the airflow into the passenger area via
the ventilation controls to avoid creat-
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The fully automatic convertible top
*
The fully automatic convertible top
combines assured protection from the
weather with a one-touch operation.
Here are a few tips to ensure that you
get the most enjoyment out of driving
your convertible.
It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The
closed convertible top not only protects
the passenger compartment from un-
foreseeable damage from the weather,
it also provides a certain degree of theft
protection. In addition, keep valuables
only in the locked luggage compart-
ment, even with the convertible top
closed.
Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top.
To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
14 7 (–10 6).
To conserve the battery, operate the
convertible top only with the engine
running if at all possible.
The convertible top operation is
completely automatic. In rare in-
stances, some manual support may be
necessary (see Note in next column
but one).
Operate the convertible top only when
the vehicle is stationary. Do not start to
drive while operating it, either, because
the procedure could be interrupted
when the top hits certain positions.
A partially open convertible top can
lead to damage or injury.
If you initiate convertible top operation
with the vehicle stationary and then
start driving, e.g. at a traffic light, you
can completely carry out the initiated
operation. To do this, press and hold
the corresponding button again.
Give the respectively applicable traffic
rules preference during convertible top
operation, as otherwise you will be in
violation of the law.
Remove any foreign objects from the
windshield frame before closing the
convertible top, otherwise, they could
hinder the opening and closing of the
convertible top.
Do not place any objects on the con-
vertible top, since they would fall off
when the convertible top is operated
and cause damage or injuries.
While driving, always close the rear
power windows first, or close all 4 win-
dows at the same time, otherwise the
windows may not shut tightly at higher
speeds.cDo not reach into the convertible
top mechanism during opening
and closing. Keep children away from
the moving parts of the convertible top
during operation.
The automatic process is immediately
interrupted if the button for actuating
the convertible top is released. The pro-
cess can be continued in the direction
desired by pressing the switch.c
If the convertible top has been
stored in the convertible top com-
partment for an extended period of
time, e.g. during the winter months be-
cause the hardtop
* has been used, it
may be necessary to manually support
the top when closing it automatically for
the first time:
Should the convertible top stop shortly
before it reaches the end of the closing
operation, press from outside against
the front of the convertible top frame
while pressing the switch to help the
top along until it begins moving again
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The fully automatic convertible top
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Opening and closing1 Closing
2 Opening
Keep pressing the button for operating
the convertible top until the opening or
closing process has ended.
The side windows will lower slightly
during the opening process. If you
continue to press the button after the
convertible top has been closed and
locked, the side windows will close,
too.
The red indicator lamp lights up while
the convertible top is being operated.
After releasing the button, the lamp will
start blinking if the opening or closing
process has not been fully completed.46cus004
If the convertible top compartment
panel has been raised, then the con-
vertible top cannot be moved. In this
event, the yellow indicator lamp stays
on when the button is pressed and indi-
cates that it is not possible to operate
the convertible top.
Flip the convertible top compartment
panel down, refer to page 41.
If the opening or closing process
has been interrupted, then the
convertible top will remain stationary
in that position for 15 minutes.
After that, the convertible top can be
operated manually. This can also be
carried out with the ignition key in
position 0.
The luggage compartment cannot be
opened while operating the convertible
top.
The side windows are lowered slightly
when pressing the convertible top but-
ton and are raised back up after com-
pleting the opening process, if you have
continued holding the button down for
more than 2 seconds after the indicator
lamp has gone out.c
While the convertible top is
moving, the side windows lower
slightly. If the convertible top closing
or opening operation is interrupted, do
not close the side windows by using the
power window buttons.
Sometimes the luggage compartment
lid cannot be opened, either, if the
opening or closing process has been
interrupted.
To avoid any damage from constant
damp, never put the convertible top
away wet.
The rear window will move toward the
passenger area while the convertible
top is in operation, and it will also lightly
press the heads of the passengers sit-
ting in the rear toward the front. As a
rule, there is no danger in this. To avoid
any possible pinching, however, the
rear passengers should tilt their heads
slightly forward while the convertible
top is in motion.c