height BMW 325Ci CONVERTIBLE 2002 E46 Owner's Manual

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Manual convertible top4. Position the rear convertible top
frame vertically and grip it firmly
You can make it easier to raise the
rear convertible top frame by
pressing the area indicated by the
arrow.<
5. Reach into the recess created when
the convertible top compartment is
lifted and pull it all the way by hand 1
6. Lay the rear convertible top frame in
the convertible top compartment 2
Let go of the rear convertible top
frame before laying the convert-
ible top down, otherwise, the side trim
panel could be damaged.<
7. Raise the front of the top and pull it
back for storage
Now finish pushing the convertible
top all the way down into the
convertible top compartment. This
makes it easier to close the convertible
top compartment lid, especially at
lower temperatures.<
8. Press down slightly on the convert-
ible top compartment lid from above
(arrow). The closing process will then
be carried out automatically
9. Either close the slightly lowered side
windows or put them at the desired
height.
To prevent finger injuries, always
grip the convertible top compart-
ment lid from above.
An interlock device helps avoid damage
to the vehicle by preventing the
luggage compartment lid from opening
unless the convertible top compartment
lid is completely closed.<

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Manual convertible topAs soon as the top convertible
compartment lid closes the central
locking system will release the lock to
allow renewed access to the luggage
compartment.
To avoid fabric damage stemming
from extended exposure to mois-
ture, you should never retract the
convertible top when it is wet, refer also
to the "Caring for your vehicle"
manual.<
To close the convertible top1. Turn the ignition key to position 1
2. Press the button to unlock it. The
convertible top will be unlocked and
the side windows will lower slightly
3. Open the convertible top compart-
ment lid all the way
4. Lift the convertible top out by the
lateral guide section 1 and the front
convertible top frame 2, swinging it
forward until you encounter percep-
tible resistance
To avoid damaging the side trim,
always fold the convertible top
forward before folding the rear frame
brace up into its vertical position.<
5. Either close the slightly lowered side
windows or put them at the desired
height
6. Press down slightly on the convert-
ible top compartment lid from above
(arrow). The closing process will then
be carried out automatically, refer to
page 40
Operate the convertible top
compartment lid from above only
in order to avoid any pinching.<
As soon as the top convertible
compartment lid closes the central
locking system will release the lock to
allow renewed access to the luggage
compartment.<
7. Holding on to the locking handle, pull
the front part of the convertible top
frame up onto the windshield frame,
and lock the convertible top by
turning the handle until you hear the
convertible top engage and lock.
The system automatically presses the
top's rear frame against the convertible
top compartment lid, pretensioning it to
ensure that it seals tightly.

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Adjusting electric power seatsSeat adjustment1 Backward/forward adjustment
2 Cushion height
3 Backrest angle
Please refer to the adjustment
instructions on page 48 to reduce
the risk of personal injury.<
BMW sports seat
* adjustment
1 Tilt angle
2 Backward/forward adjustment
3 Cushion height
4 Backrest angle
Please refer to the adjustment
instructions on page 48 to reduce
the risk of personal injury.<
5 Thigh support
Pull the lever and adjust the position of
the thigh support for your personal
comfort.

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Lumbar support
*
Head restraints
AdjustmentYou can adjust the backrest's contour
for additional support in the curvature
of your spine's lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
>Press the front/rear of the switch:
increase/decrease curvature
>Press the upper/lower end of the
switch: increase the upper/lower
curvature.
Front head restraints1 Height
Head restraints reduce the risk of
spinal injury in the event of an
accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately at the height of
your ears.
When moving the head restraints up or
down, avoid placing hands and fingers
between the head restraint and the
upper edge of the backrest to avoid the
possibility of injury.<
2 Tilt angle
Position the head restraints manually in
the preferred position.

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To releasePull the lever located under the left-
hand side of the instrument panel.
Do not attempt to service your
vehicle if you do not have the
required technical background. Failure
to work in an informed, professional
manner when servicing components
and materials constitutes a safety
hazard for vehicle occupants and other
road users. If you are not familiar with
the guidelines, please have the opera-
tions performed at your BMW center.<
To openPull the release handle and open the
hood.
To closeAllow the hood to fall from a height of
about 12 in (30 cm) so that it audibly
engages.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the hood is clear
when it is closed, observing the same
precautions as with all closing proce-
dures.
If you notice that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely.<
Hood

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Changing a wheel
Safety precautions for replacing
flat tires and all wheel changes:
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat,
surface. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers. Turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position and engage the
steering lock. Shift into 1st or reverse
(selector lever in Park with automatic
transmission) and engage the parking
brake.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area (behind a guardrail,
for example).
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 safety guidelines and regula-
tions.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface which is not slippery. Avoid
jacking the vehicle on a soft or slippery
support surface (snow, ice, loose
gravel, etc.), as either the vehicle or the
jack could slip sideways.
Position the jack on a firm support
surface.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. They could
prevent the jack from extending to its
full height and reduce its support
capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported
by the jack Ð risk of fatal injury.<
Your BMW is equipped with a space-
saver spare tire designed for temporary
use in maintaining the vehicle's mobility
in an emergency.
To remove the space-saver spare
tire, lift the floor panel in the
luggage compartment completely out,
refer to page 35.<
What you will needIn 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 35 and
undo the jack (arrow).
When you have completed work, fold
the handle back and insert it in its
holder
>Chock 2
Located behind the jack on the wall
in the luggage compartment. Loosen
the wingnut to remove it

Everything from A to Z
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G
Garage-door opener97
Gasoline gauge75
Glove compartment97
Gross vehicle weight146 H
Handbrake66
Hands-free system100
microphone100
Hardtop110
Hazard warning triangle22
Head restraints50
Headlamp cover, care131
Headlamp flasher88
Headlamp washer
system120
capacity147
Headlight control87
Heated seats54
Heavy cargo103
Height145
High beams20, 69, 88
bulb replacement131
High Performance Synthetic
Oil122
Holder for canned
beverages100
Hood118
Horn14
I
Ice warning77
Icy roads77
Ignition keys28
Ignition lock64
Imprint4
Indicator lamps17
Inflation pressures,
tires24, 113
INSPECTION75
Instrument cluster15
Instrument lighting88
Instrument panel15
Interface socket for onboard
diagnostics (OBD)127
Interior lamps30, 89
remote control30
Interior motion sensor36
operating via remote
control30
switching off37
Interior rearview mirror55
with automatic
dimming56
Interlock64
J
Jack135
Jump-starting140 K
Key Memory63
Key set28
Keys28 L
Lamps and bulbs,
replacement131
Lashing eyes104
LATCH child-restraint
system59
Length145
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement134
LIGHTS ON warning87
Load-securing devices104
Lock buttons32
Low beams87
bulb replacement131
Lug wrench135
Luggage compartment35
capacity146
enlarging35
floor panel35
secure separately33 Luggage compartment lid
electrical malfunction33
manual operation33
operate via remote
control30
Luggage compartment
lighting33
Luggage compartment's
interior, emergency
release34
Luggage rack105
Lumbar support50
M
M+S tires117
Maintenance125
Malfunction displays76
Manual closing
fully-automatic convertible
top44
Manual convertible top39
close41
open39
Manual operation
doors31
fuel filler door22
luggage compartment
lid33