BMW 323i SEDAN 2000 E46 Owner's Manual

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit142
Windshield wiper blades142
Lamps and bulbs142
Changing a wheel149
Battery152
Fuses154
Microfilter155
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door156
Sliding/Tilt sunroof156
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting157
Towing the vehicle158
Repairs

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The onboard tool kit is located in the
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
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1 Rotate the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield.
2 Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow).
3 Fold the wiper blade down and un-
hook it toward the windshield.
4 Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top.
5 Insert a new wiper blade and apply
pressure until you hear it engage.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<460de56
The lamps and bulbs are essential fac-
tors contributing to the safety of your
vehicle. For this reason, follow the in-
structions below carefully when replac-
ing a bulb.If you are not familiar with
any of the procedures, consult your
BMW center.
Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn in to the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Whenever working on the electri-
cal system, switch off the electri-
cal accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, com-
ply with any instructions provided by
the bulb manufacturer.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades Lamps and bulbs

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Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the left-hand side
of the engine compartment.1 Low beams H7, 55 watt bulb2 High beamsH7, 55 watt bulb
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-
tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during re-
placement.<
1 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove it.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de130
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
>Do not clean by wiping with a dry
cloth (this causes scratches). Never
use abrasives or strong solvents to
clean the covers.
>Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water.
>Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow Ð never
use a scraper.<
Xenon lamps
*
The service life of these bulbs is very
long and the probability of a failure is
very low, provided that they are not
switched on and off an unusual number
of times. If one of these bulbs should
nevertheless fail, it is possible to con-
tinue driving with great caution using
the front fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
lighting system should be performed
only by technicians with the appropriate
qualifications. Failure to comply with
this creates a risk of fatal injury.<

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Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the left-hand side
of the engine compartment.Parking lamps 5 watt bulb
1 Turn the bulb holder to the left (arrow)
and remove it.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de171
Front turn signal indicator 21 watt bulb
1 Using a screwdriver, release the inner
hook through the upper opening.
2 Pull the lamp toward the front.
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb.460de133
4 Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the
guides on the vehicle.
5 Guide the lamp into position. Apply
gentle pressure until you hear it en-
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Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicator
*
5 watt bulb
1 Use finger pressure against the rear
end of the lens (arrow) to press it for-
ward for removal.
2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb
while turning it to the left to remove.460de135
Front fog lamps HB4, 55 watt bulb
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-
tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during re-
placement.<
1 Using a screwdriver, carefully loosen
the lamp.
2 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb.460de132
Tail lamps Tail lamps (4): bulbs 21/4 watts
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Backup lamps white
3 Tail lamp red
4 Tail lamps/Brake lamps red460us046

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Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the right-hand
luggage compartment opening.
Bulbs in the fender:
All of the bulbs are integrated in a cen-
tral bulb holder.
1 Release the bulb holder (arrow, par-
tial view) and remove.
2 Unplug the power supply receptacle.
Set the bulb holder aside (on the
luggage compartment floor, for ex-
ample).
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb.
4 Plug in the power supply receptacle.
5 Position the bulb holder for reinstalla-
tion. Apply gentle pressure on the
button (arrow, partial view) until you
hear it engage.460de057
Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid:
1 Using a screwdriver, loosen the two
clips.460de131
2 Fold the trim panel down (arrow 1).
Disengage the bulb holder (arrow 2)
and remove it.
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb.
4 Press the bulb holder into position
until you hear it engage.
5 Reinstall the trim with the two clips.462us033

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Lamps and bulbsCenter (high-mount) brake lamp LED light bar on the rear window.
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.462de268
License plate lamps 5 watt bulb
1 Place a screwdriver in the slot and
press toward the left (arrow) to re-
lease the lens.
2 Replace the bulb.460de047
Interior lamps Front
The illustration provides an example of
the interior lamps when equipped with
reading lamps
*.
Interior lamps (2 x 5 watt bulbs)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front.
2 Remove the lens and pull the bulb
out of the contact studs.
Interior lamps (6 watt bulb) with reading
lamps
* (2 x 6 watt bulbs)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front.
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
3 Remove and replace the bulb.
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Lamps and bulbsRear
The illustration provides an example of
the interior lamps when equipped with
reading lamps
*.
Interior lamps (5 watt bulb)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front.
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
3 Remove and replace the bulb.
Interior lamps (6 watt bulb) with reading
lamp
* (6 watt bulb)
1 Press the lamp out using a screw-
driver.
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
3 Remove and replace the bulb.
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Lighted vanity mirror
*
10 watt bulb
1 Remove the bulb housing Ð use a
screwdriver if necessary.
2 Replace the bulb.460de181
Footwell lamps
*
5 watt bulb
1 Press the lamp out using a screw-
driver.
2 Replace the bulb.Glove compartment lamp 5 watt bulb
1 Press the lamp out using a screw-
driver.
2 Replace the bulb.Luggage compartment lamps One lamp each in the bulb holder of the
tail lamp assembly: 10 watt bulb.
1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess and
remove the lens.
2 Replace the bulb.

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Changing a wheel
Take these precautionary mea-
sures if you have either a flat tire
or are changing the tire.
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat sur-
face. Switch on the hazard flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position, remove the key and en-
gage the steering lock. Shift into 1st or
reverse (selector lever in "Park" with
automatic) and engage the parking
brake.
Have all passengers leave the car and
remain well away from your immediate
working area (behind a guardrail, for in-
stance).
If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is available, set it up on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply
with all applicable safety guidelines and
regulations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface that is not slippery. Avoid jack-
ing the car on a soft or slippery support
surface (snow, ice, loose gravel, etc.),
as it could slide sideways.
Position the jack on a firm support sur-
face.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. If you do so, the
jack might not be able to reach its full
support capacity because of the limited
height.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported
by the jack. Failure to comply with this
creates a risk of fatal injury.<
Your BMW has either a spare wheel
* or
a space-saver spare tire
* for temporary
use and to ensure your mobility.
To remove the spare wheel
*,
lift the floor panel in the luggage
compartment completely out (refer to
page 41).<
You will the need the following:In order to avoid rattling noises later,
note the position of the tools when you
remove them and return them to their
original position when you are through
using them.
>Jack (1)
Raise the floor panel in the luggage
compartment (refer to page 41) and
loosen the red wing nut (arrow).
When you have completed work,
screw the jack all the way back
down. Fold the handle back and in-
sert it in its holder.
>Wedge (2)
The wedge, or wheel chock, is lo-
cated behind the jack on the luggage
compartment's rear wall. Loosen the
wing nut to remove it.460de058

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Changing a wheel>Spare tire
* or space-saver spare tire
*
Located next to the jack.
Loosen the wing nut (arrow) by hand,
remove the storage tray and take out
the spare wheel.
>Lug wrench Ð is in the onboard tool
kit on the underside of the luggage
compartment lid (refer to page 142).460de059
Procedure1 Read and comply with the safety
precautions provided on the previ-
ous page.
2 Secure the vehicle from rolling:
Place the wedge against the rear
surface of the front tire on the side
opposite the side being raised. If
the vehicle is parked on a down-
ward slope, place the wedge se-
curely in front of the tire. If the
wheel must be changed on a sur-
face with a more severe slope, take
additional precautions to secure the
vehicle from rolling.
3 If your wheels are equipped with full
wheel covers
*: Reach into the ven-
tilation openings and pull the cover
off.
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4 Loosen the lug bolts 1/2 turn.
5 Position the jack at the jacking point
closest to the flat tire (refer to the
center illustration) so that the jack
base is vertically below the jacking
point and the entire surface of the
head of the jack will move into the
square recess of the jacking point
(refer to the illustration detail) when
the jack is cranked.
6 Jack the car up until the wheel you
are changing is raised from the
ground.
7 Unscrew the lug bolts and remove
the wheel.
8 Remove accumulations of mud or
dirt from the mounting surfaces of
the wheel and hub; clean the lug
bolts.460de190