fuel BMW 320i 2004 Owner's Manual

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Engine data
320i 325i, 325xi 330i, 330xi
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in/cm
3
132.5/2,171
6152.2/2,494
6181.8/2,979
6
Maximum power output
at engine speedhp
rpm168
6,100184
6,000225
5,900
Max. torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm155/210
3,500175/237
3,500214/290
3,500
Compression ratioε10.8 10.5 10.2
Stroke
Borein/mm
in/mm2.83/72
3.15/802.95/75
3.31/843.53/89.6
3.31/84
Fuel mixture preparation Digital electronic engine-management
system (DME)
325xi, 330xi: power can be tested only on a suitable dynamometer.

163
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 16.6/63
approx. 2.1/8Fuel specification, refer to page 25
Windshield/
Headlamp washer reservoirquarts/liters approx. 5.6/5.3 Specifications, refer to page 132
Engine oil and filter change quarts/liters 320i, 325i, 330i:
approx. 6.9/6.5
325xi, 330xi:
approx. 6.6/6.2BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications, refer to page 132
Manual and automatic transmission,
transfer box and differential–Lifetime lubricant, no oil change
required
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to ZA
ABS Antilock Brake
System 121
indicator lamp 18
Acceleration assistant 72
Accessories, refer to For
your own safety 5
Accident, refer to Emer-
gency call 152
Activated-charcoal filter 106
ADB-X Automatic Differen-
tial Brake, all-wheel 89
Adding brake fluid 134
Additional sources of infor-
mation 4
Air conditioning 98
Air conditioning mode 100
automatic climate
control 104
Air distribution
air conditioning 100
automatic climate
control 104
Air distribution,
individual 104
Air outlets, refer to Ventila-
tion 98, 102
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 25, 124
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode
100, 105Air supply
air conditioning 100
automatic climate
control 104
Air, drying, refer to Air con-
ditioning mode 100, 104
Airbags 57
indicator lamp 18, 59
sitting safely 47
Airing out, refer to Ventila-
tion 98, 102
Alarm system 41
avoiding unintentional
alarms 42
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires 127
Antifreeze 134
coolant 134
washer fluid 132
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 121
indicator lamp 18
Anti-theft system 32
Anti-theft warning system,
refer to Alarm system 41
Approved axle loads, refer
to Weights 162
Approved gross weight,
refer to Weights 162
Armrest
front 108
rear 109Artificial leather, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray
front 110
rear 111
Assistant systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 87
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control 105
AUTO program, refer
to Automatic air distribu-
tion 104
Automatic
air distribution 104
air supply 104
cruise control 78
headlamp control 94
Automatic car wash, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate
control 102
Automatic curb monitor 54
Automatic Differential Brake,
all-wheel ADB-X 89
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror 56
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC) 105Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 73
indicator lamp 19, 75
interlock 65
selector lever lock 73
shiftlock 73
Automatic windshield
washer, refer to Rain sen-
sor 77
Average fuel
consumption 85
Average speed 85
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 42
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 162
B
Backrest, adjusting 49
Backrest, refer to Seat
adjustment 48, 50
Backup lamps 68
bulb replacement 145
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit 23
Battery 151
charge 151
disposal 151
indicator lamp 18
jump-starting 153
remote control 32, 33
Battery charge current 18

Everything from A to ZClosing
from inside 37
from outside 33
Clothes hooks 121
Clutch
breaking in 120
Cockpit 14
Code, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Coin box 108
Cold start, refer to Starting
the engine 65
Compact disc operation,
refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Compartments 108
Compression ratio, refer to
Engine data 160
Computer 84
Condensation, refer to Air
conditioning mode
100, 104
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 64
Connecting a vacuum
cleaner, refer to Cigarette
lighter 110
Consumption
display 80Consumption, refer to Aver-
age fuel consumption 85
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 14
Convenience operation
from outside 36
glass sunroof 34
windows 34
Coolant 134
indicator lamp 19, 81
level 134
temperature gauge 81
Coolant water, refer to Cool-
ant 134
Cooling, refer to Tempera-
ture 100, 104
Copyright 4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 121
warning lamp 18
Correct tires 127
Cruise control 78
indicator lamp 20
Cup holders, see Beverage
holders 108, 109
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 162
Current consumption, refer
to Energy control 80
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 160D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 14
Data
capacities 163
dimensions 161
engine 160
technical 160
weights 162
Daytime driving lamps 94
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
19, 121
Deep water, refer to Water
on roadways 121
Defrost position, refer
to Defrosting windows
101, 104
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning 101
automatic climate
control 104
Defrosting windows
101, 104
Defrosting windshield, refer
to Defrosting windows
101, 104
Demisting windows
air conditioning 101
automatic climate
control 104Determining the maximum
load 115
Differential
breaking in 120
Digital clock 83
Dimensions 161
Dipstick, engine oil 132
Disc brakes 122
Displacement, refer to
Engine data 160
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 95
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 16
Disposal
oil 133
vehicle battery 151
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 86
Divided rear backrest 112
Door key 32
Door lock 36
Doors
emergency operation 36
Draft-free ventilation
101, 105
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 94
Driving notes 121
Dry air, refer to Air condi-
tioning mode 100, 104

Everything from A to Z
169
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 87
indicator lamp 19, 87
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 87
indicator lamp 19, 87
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 19, 121
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 87
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 87
indicator lamp 19, 87
E
Electric glass sunroof 44
Electric power windows 43
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 151
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 75
door lock 36
driver's door 36
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 46
luggage compartment
lid 38Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta-
bility Control DSC 87
Emergency call 152
Emergency operation
doors 36
driver's door 36
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 46
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid
38, 40
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 80
Energy control 80
Engine
breaking in 120
data 160
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 80, 160
starting 65
switching off 67
Engine compartment 130
Engine coolant 134
adding 134Engine oil
adding 133
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 133
capacity 163
consumption 132
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 133
types 133
viscosity 133
Engine oil level 19
check 132
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine output, refer to
Engine data 160
Engine speed 80, 160
Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 87
Exterior mirrors 55
Eyeglasses
compartment 109
Eyelet, towing 155F
False alarm, refer to
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 42
Fastening the safety belts 51
Fault displays 82
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 23
First-aid kit 23
Flashlight 108
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight 108
Flat tire 147
Flat Tire Monitor 92
space-saver spare tire 147
Flat Tire Monitor 92
indicator lamp 18, 19, 93
Flat tire, refer to Tire condi-
tion 124
Fluid reservoir for washer
systems 132
Fog lamps 96
indicator lamp 20
Folding rear backrest 112
Follow me home lamps 94
Footbrake, refer to General
driving notes 121
Front airbags 57
Front center armrest 108
Front fog lamps 96
indicator lamp 20
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to ZFuel
display 81
quality 25
volume 163
Fuel consumption
display 80, 85
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 81
Fuel economy, refer to
Energy control 80
Fuel filler door 24
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 24
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel mixture preparation 160
Fuel reserve indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel tank capacity 163
Fuses 151
G
Gasoline consumption, refer
to Average fuel consump-
tion 85
Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec-
ifications 25
Gear indicator 71, 75Gear lever
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 73
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 69
Gearbox
manual transmission 68
Gearshift lever
manual transmission 68
General driving notes 121
Glass sunroof
closing following an elec-
trical malfunction 46
convenience operation
34, 36
remote control 33, 34
Glass sunroof, electric 44
Glove compartment 107
Grills, refer to Ventilation
98, 102
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 162
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 67
Hands-free system 110
Harman Kardon premium
sound system 107
Hazard warning flashers 14
Hazard warning triangle 23
HDC Hill Descent Control 91Head airbags 57
Head restraints 51
Headlamp cleaning system
cleaning headlamps 78
washer fluid 132, 163
Headlamp control, auto-
matic 94
Headlamp flasher 95
indicator lamp 21
Headlamps
bulb replacement 143
care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Heated mirrors 55
Heated rear window
air conditioning 100
automatic climate
control 105
Heated seats 54
Heating
exterior mirrors 55
rear window 100, 105
seats 54
Heating and ventilation
98, 102
Heavy loads, refer to Cargo
loading 115
Height adjustment
seats 48, 50
steering wheel 55
Height, refer to
Dimensions 161High beams 76, 95
bulb replacement 143
headlamp flasher 95
indicator lamp 21
Hill Descent Control
(HDC) 91
Holder for
beverages 108, 109
litter bag 109
Hood release 129
Horn 14
Hub cap 148
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC 121
Hydraulic system
brakes 122
Hydroplaning 121
I
Ice warning 84
Ignition 65
Ignition key 32
positions 65
Ignition lock 65
Imprint 4
Indicator lamps 18

Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 38
emergency operation 38
emergency release 40
indicator lamp 82
opening from inside the
vehicle 38, 39
opening from outside 38
remote control 34
securing separately 38
unlocking manually 38
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 117
Lumbar support 50
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 127
Maintenance 82, 136
Maintenance system 136
Making telephone calls,
refer to the telephone
Owner's Manual
Malfunction
door lock 36
fuel filler door 24
Malfunction displays 82Manual operation
door lock 36
driver's door 36
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 46
luggage compartment
lid 38
Manual transmission 68
Master keys
with remote control 32
MC operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 48
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 53
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 64
Microfilter
air conditioning 101
automatic climate
control 106
Microphone, refer to Cellular
phone 110
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard ComputerMirrors 55
automatic curb monitor 54
heated 55
memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 53
Mobile Service 152
Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Multifunction steering
wheel 22
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 76
washer/wiper system 77
N
Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 51
Nets 108
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation
98, 102
O
OBD interface socket 138
Odometer 80Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 133
capacity 163
dipstick 132
quality 133
viscosity 133
Oil change interval, refer
to Service interval
display 136
Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption 132
Oil dipstick 132
Oil filter change 163
Oil level
checking 132
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 82
Oil types 133
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 151
Onboard computer 84
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer

Everything from A to Z
173
Onboard tool kit 142
Opening and closing
from inside 37
from outside 33
via door lock 36
via remote control 33
Outlets, ventilation 98, 102
Outside temperature dis-
play 84
changing unit of
measure 84
P
Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Panel lighting 95
Panic mode – trigger
alarm 34
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 86
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 86
Parking brake 67
indicator lamp 18
Parking lamps 94
bulb replacement 144
Parking lamps/Low
beams 94
Parts and accessories, refer
to Your individual vehicle 5Passenger-side exterior mir-
ror tilt function 54
PDC Park Distance
Control 86
Pinch protection
glass sunroof 45
Plastic, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Please fasten safety belts
indicator lamp 18
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter 101
Pollen, refer to Mircrofil-
ter/Activated-charcoal fil-
ter 106
Power output, refer to
Engine data 160
Power seat 50
Power windows
safety switch 44
Pressure monitoring, tires
Flat Tire Monitor 92
Pressure, tires 25, 124
Protective function
electric power windows 43
Putting the vehicle into stor-
age
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochureR
Radio remote control key,
refer to Master key with
remote control 32
Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 77
Raising the floor panel 40
Range 85
Reading lamps
front 96
rear 96
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest 109
Rear backrest, folding 112
Rear center 3-point safety
belt 112
Rear center armrest 109
Rear lamps
bulb replacement 145
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 82
Rear window defroster
air conditioning 100
Rear window heating
automatic climate
control 105
Rearview mirror 55
Receiving assistance 152Recirculated-air mode
air conditioning 100
automatic climate
control 105
Recirculating the air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode
100, 105
Reclining seat, refer to Seat
adjustment 48, 50
Refueling 24
fuel filler door 24
Releasing
hood 129
Remaining distance to ser-
vice 82
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 85
Remote control 33
luggage compartment
lid 34
malfunction 34
Replacement key 33
Replacing lamps, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 143
Replacing tires 125
Reporting safety defects 7
Restraint systems
for children 60
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 51
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to Z
175
Storing seat positions,
refer to Seat and mirror
memory 53
Storing tires 127
Stroke, refer to Engine
data 160
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind 106
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning 84
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 14
Switching off
engine 67
vehicle 67
Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 133
T
Tachometer 80
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 145
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps 145
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
tank capacity 163
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel
gauge 81
Technical data 160
Technical modifications 5Technical modifications,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Telephone hookup 110
Telephone, refer to the sep-
arate Owner's Manual
Television, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Temperature
air conditioning 100
automatic climate
control 104
Temperature adjustment
100, 104
Temperature display
engine coolant 81
ice warning 84
outside temperature 84
setting units 84
Temperature layering
101, 105
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 78
Thigh support area, adjust-
ing 49
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center high-mount brake
lamp 146
Three-point safety belt 51
Through-loading system 112Tilt alarm
deactivate 42
Tilt alarm sensor 34
remote control 34
Tilting passenger-side exte-
rior mirror 54
Time 83
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 92
Tire replacement 125, 147
Tires
age 126
breaking in 120
changing 147
condition 128
damage 124
flat 147
inflation pressure 25, 124
replacing 125
size, refer to Wheel and
tire combinations 127
storing 127
tread 124
treadwear indicator,
refer to Tire tread – tire
damage 124
winter tires 127
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 142Torque
engine 160
lug bolts 148
Tow sockets for towing eye-
let 155
Towing eyelet 155
Towing the vehicle 154
Track width, refer to Dimen-
sions 161
Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 73
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 69
Transmission lock, refer to P
Park 73
Transmission malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 75
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 71
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo
116
Transporting children
safely 60
Trap protection
electric power windows 43
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 124
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to ZTreadwear indicator in the
tires, refer to Tire tread –
tire damage 124
Treadwear, tires 124
Trigger alarm – Panic
mode 34
Trip distance recorder, refer
to Trip odometer 80
Trip meter, refer to Trip
odometer 80
Trip odometer 80
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid 38
Trunk lighting, refer to Lug-
gage compartment light-
ing 38
Turn signal indicator 76
bulb replacement 144
indicator lamp 20
Turn signal indicator, side
bulb replacement 145
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 161
TV function, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
U
Underbody protection, refer
to the Caring for your vehi-
cle brochureUniform Tire Quality
Grading 126
Units
average fuel
consumption 85
temperature 84
Unlocking
from inside 37
from outside 33, 36
V
Valve
screw caps 148
Vehicle
battery 151
break-in procedures 120
care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
dimensions 161
loading 114
starting 65
switching off 67
washing, refer to the Car-
ing for your vehicle bro-
chure 77
weight 162
Vehicle Memory 64
Vehicle storage
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Vehicle weight 162Ventilation 98, 102
draft-free 101, 105
Viscosity 133
Voice Input System 22
Voice recognition, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Volume
luggage compartment 162
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 18
Warning lamp 'Please fas-
ten safety belts' 18
Warning messages 82
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet 136
Warranty, refer also to sepa-
rate booklet 7
Washer fluid
adding 132, 163
Washer fluid reservoir 132
volume 132
Washer jets, refer to Wind-
shield washer jets 78
Washer/wiper system 77, 78
washer fluid 132
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray 110
Water on roadways, deep
water 121
Weights 162Wheel and tire
combinations 127
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen-
sions 161
Wheels and tires 127
Wheelslip control DSC 87
Width, refer to
Dimensions 161
Window condensation
removing 101, 104
Windows
convenience operation
34, 36
power 43
remote control 33, 34
Windshield washer
nozzles 78
Windshield washer reservoir
volume, see
Capacities 163
Windshield washer reser-
voir, filling 163
Windshield wiper blades
replacing 142
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system 77
Winter tires 127
condition 128
storing 127
Work in the engine compart-
ment 129