lamps BMW 323Ci COUPE 2000 E46 User Guide

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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle
*
First aid kit
*
The push button flashes rhythmically
when the hazard flashers are on.
To help you locate the switch in an
emergency, the button is also illumi-
nated whenever the car lamps are on.460us002
The hazard warning triangle is stored
in a recess on the left-hand side of the
luggage compartment where it is
quickly available.
Comply with legal requirements
that cover the availability of a
hazard warning triangle in the car.<460de071
The first aid kit is located under the
passenger seat.
To open: Pull the handle and fold the
cover down.
To close: Fold the cover up.
Some of the articles in the first aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the ex-
piration dates of each of the items regu-
larly, and replace any whose expiration
dates have passed. You can get re-
placements in any drugstore or phar-
macy. Comply with legal requirements
which cover availability of a first aid kit
in the car.< 462de196

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Manual transmission65
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic66
Turn signal/Headlamp flasher69
Wiper/washer system/Rain
sensor69
Rear window defroster71
Cruise control72
Everything under control:
Odometer74
Tachometer74
Energy control74
Fuel gauge75
Temperature gauge75
Service Interval Display76
Check Control77
Clock77
Onboard computer77
Technology for safety and
convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)80
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)81
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)82Lamps:
Parking lamps/Headlamps84
Instrument panel rheostat84
High beams/Parking lamps85
Fog lamps85
Interior lamps85
Reading lamps86
Controlling the climate
for pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control88
Heated seats93
Roller sun blind93
Cabin convenience:
HiFi System94
Glove compartment94
Storage compartments95
Cellular phones95
Ashtray96
Cigarette lighter96
Clothes hooks97
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading facility98
Ski bag99
Cargo loading100
Roof-mounted luggage rack101

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Central locking system Door locks – from outside The conceptThe central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages and re-
leases the locks on the
>doors
>luggage compartment lid
>fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
>from outside via the door lock and
using the remote control
>from inside by pressing a button.
Activating it from inside does not lock
the fuel filler door (see page 38).
When the system is actuated from the
outside, the anti-theft system is acti-
vated simultaneously. Both the door
locks and release handles remain
locked. The alarm system
* is also
armed or disarmed.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically.
In addition, the hazard warning flashers
and interior lamps come on.
Using the keyOne turn of the key in the door lock
opens only the driver's door, a second
turn of the key opens the passenger
door, the luggage compartment lid and
the fuel filler door.
You can have a confirmation mes-
sage set to inform you that the car
has been properly locked.<
You will find additional information on
the alarm system on page 42.460de006
Convenience operating modeYou can also operate the electric win-
dows and sliding/tilt sunroof via the
door lock.
>To open: With the door closed, turn
the key to the "Unlock" position and
hold it.
>To close: With the door closed, turn
the key to the "Lock" position and
hold it.
Watch during the closing process
to make sure that nobody is in-
jured accidentally. Letting go of the key
stops the operation. Turn the key all the way to the extreme
left or right to unlock/lock the door.

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Door locks – from outsideUsing the remote control The remote control makes opening and
locking the doors of your vehicle very
convenient. Furthermore, it provides
two additional functions that can only
be executed by means of the remote
control:
>To switch on interior lamps
With this function, you can also
"search for" your vehicle, when
parked in an underground garage,
for instance.
>To open luggage compartment
The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly, regardless of whether
the lid was previously locked or un-
locked.
The anti-theft system is also deacti-
vated/activated simultaneously with
the unlocking or locking of the vehicle,
and the alarm system
* is disarmed/
armed, and the interior lamps are
turned on/off.
You can have a confirmation mes-
sage set to inform you that the car
has been properly locked.<
Master keysKeys with a transmitter for remote con-
trol are master keys. Refer to page 32.
Children might be able to lock the
doors from the inside. For this rea-
son, always take the vehicle keys with
you so that the vehicle can be opened
again from the outside at any time.<463de024
Transmitters that are in regular use
will always be operational, as the
rechargeable battery in the transmitter
is automatically recharged in the ignition
lock while the car is being driven.
If it should prove impossible to lock the
car with a particular transmitter via the
remote control, the battery is in need of
recharging. Use this transmitter for a
lengthy journey, to recharge its battery.
Also see page 32.<

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Door locks – from outsideUnlocking and convenience
opening modeUnlock driver's door: Press button 1.
Unlock and lower the driver's win-
dow: Press button 1 twice. If you
wish, you can have this special feature
adjusted. If the car is in a tight parking
space, lowering the driver's-side win-
dow helps you when entering the car.
After the door is closed, the driver's-
side window closes automatically.<
After unlocking the driver's door, press
button 1 again to unlock the entire vehi-
cle.
If you wish, you can have this spe-
cial feature adjusted to be key-
specific.<463de025
Convenience opening mode: Press and
hold button 1. The windows and the
sliding/tilt sunroof are opened.
To lock and secure To lock and secure: Press button 2.Switching off tilt alarm
* and
interior motion sensor*
Press button 2 again directly after lock-
ing.
For additional information: Refer to
page 43To switch on interior lamps After locking the car, press button 2
again.463de027

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Mirrors Exterior mirrors1 Switch for 4-way adjustment
2 Selection switch for changing
between mirrors.462us016
You can also adjust the mirrors manu-
ally by pressing against the outer edges
of their lenses.
The mirror on the passenger's
side features a lens with a more
convex surface than the mirror installed
on the driver's side. When estimating
the distance between yourself and
other traffic, bear in mind that the ob-
jects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Estimations of the
distance to following traffic should
therefore not be regarded as precise. with the ignition key in position 2.
Inside rearview mirror To reduce glare from behind when driv-
ing at night, tilt the small lever forward.Lighted vanity mirror
*
Fold down the sun visor and slide the
cover panel to the side as required.
The mirror lamps come on in ignition
key position 1 or 2.Sun visorsThese can be folded down toward the
windshield or swiveled out against the
side windows.460de019

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Parking brake To engageThe lock engages automatically when
you lift the lever, and the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster will light up in
ignition key position 2. See page 21.To releasePull up slightly on the lever, press the
button (arrow) and lower the lever.
The parking brake is primarily designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling while
parked, and operates against the rear
wheels.460de024
If, in exceptional circumstances, it
should be necessary to engage
the parking brake while the vehicle is in
motion, do not pull it with excessive
pressure. Keep your thumb pressed
against the release button while care-
fully pulling up the lever to apply mod-
erate pressure.
Excessive pressure can lead to over-
braking and loss of traction (fishtailing)
at the rear.
The brake lamps do not come on when
the parking brake is engaged.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Always engage the parking brake when
parking on slopes and inclined sur-
faces, as placing the lever in 1st gear or
reverse may not provide adequate re-
sistance to rolling.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Place the selector lever in "Park".<
To avoid corrosion, apply the parking
brake lightly from time to time when
coasting to a standstill (at a traffic sig-
nal, for instance), provided that it is safe
to do so.

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Manual transmission The shift lever's neutral plane (dot in the
illustration) is located between 3rd and
4th gears.
When shifting from each gear into
"Neutral," the shift lever returns auto-
matically to this neutral position be-
cause of its spring loading.360de044
Reverse Select only with the vehicle stationary.
Press the shift lever to the left to over-
come the slight resistance.
As you do this, the backup lamps will
turn on automatically when the ignition
key is in position 2.
Do not hold the vehicle in place on
slopes by slipping or "riding" the
clutch. Use the parking brake instead.
A slipping clutch increases clutch
wear.<

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Wiper/washer system Rear window defroster Headlamp washers
*
When the vehicle's lighting system is
switched on, the headlamps will also be
cleaned every fifth time the automatic
windshield washer is activated.
Do not use the washers if there is
any danger that the fluid will freeze
on the windshield, otherwise vision
could be obscured. Use an antifreeze
agent. Refer to page 122.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty, otherwise damage to the
washer pump could result. automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2
*.
To activatePress the button: As long as the indica-
tor lamp remains on, the rear window
defroster continues at high-output
(rapid thaw).
After the indicator lamp goes out, the
defroster continues operating at re-
duced power for a limited period before
deactivating automatically. 460de026
To deactivatePress the button if the indicator lamp is
on.

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Graphic display

The following information and/or condi-
tions are indicated using symbols, start-
ing with the ignition key position 2, until
the interference has been fixed:
1 Inspect the low-beam and high-beam
headlamps, as well as the side
marker lamps
2 Door open
3 Luggage compartment lid open
4 Check brake and taillamps.
After the completion of a trip and when
the driver's door is opened, an acousti-
cal signal is given for "Lamps on" if the
lamps have not been switched off.462de272
Mode selectionIn ignition key positions 1 and 2, you
can call up information from the on-
board computer using the button in the
turn signal lever. By pressing the button
briefly in the direction of the steering
column, you can call up a new function
for display.
The displays appear in the following
order:
Time, outside temperature, average fuel
consumption, cruising range, average
vehicle speed.
The function that was last selected will
be indicated when the ignition is
switched on.462de222
Set the clockIn ignition key position 1 and 2
To set ahead: Turn the button to the
right.
To set back: Turn the button to the left.
The adjustment speed will increase the
longer you continue to hold the button.
To change the display mode: Press the
knob briefly.
Every time you press the knob, the
clock display alternates between the
12-hour or 24-hour mode.
In ignition key position 0
The time is displayed for a few seconds
after you press the left button (refer to
"odometer", page 74).462us021
Check Control

Onboard computer