weight BMW 325Ci CONVERTIBLE 2003 E46 Owner's Manual

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Notes

Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development conceived to
ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety
standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this
reason, the features described in this
Owner's Manual could differ from those
in your vehicle. Nor can errors and
omissions be entirely ruled out. You are
therefore asked to appreciate that no
claims can be recognized on the basis
of the data, illustrations or descriptions
in this Owner's Manual.

For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including
10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight – that is,
15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent – will
not void the applicable warranties
respecting defects in materials or work-
manship. Field experience has indi-
cated significant differences in fuel
quality – volatility, composition, addi-
tives, etc. among gasolines offered for
sale in the United States and Canada.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in driveability, starting and stalling
problems, especially under certain
environmental conditions, such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be
related to the fuel you are using, we
recommend that you respond by
switching to a recognized high-quality
brand.
Failure to comply with these recom-
mendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Obey all applicable safety rules when
handling gasoline.

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Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by
BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original
BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire
the assurance that they have been thor-
oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti-
mum performance when installed on
your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workman-
ship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
BMW cannot test every product on the
market to determine whether it can be
used on a BMW safely and without risk
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its
occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on
using these items, are available from all
BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake

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Contents

Operation, maintenance

Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedures122
Driving notes123
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)123
Brake system124
Hardtop*125

Wheels and tires:

Tire inflation pressure127
Tire condition127
Tire replacement128
Wheel and tire
combinations130
Winter tires130

In the engine compartment:

Hood132
Engine compartment
essentials134
Washer fluid136
Engine oil136
Coolant138
Brake fluid139

Maintenance:

The BMW Maintenance
System140

Laws and regulations:

California Proposition 65
warning141
OBD interface socket141

Owner service procedures

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit146
Windshield wiper blades146
Lamps and bulbs147
Changing a wheel151
Run Flat tires*155
Battery156
Fuses156

Giving and receiving
assistance:

Jump-starting157
Towing the vehicle158

Technical data

Engine data162
Dimensions163
Weights164
Capacities165

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Depending on the location selected for
seating in the rear passenger area,
attach the tether strap to the corre-
sponding anchorage point to secure the
child-restraint system, as shown in the
illustration.
1. Open the convertible top compart-
ment lid, refer to page 41 or 46
2. Lift the headrest and pass the tether
strap between the headrest and the
seat back. It is recommended that
you return the headrest to its lowest
possible position
3. Adjust the tether strap according to
the child-restraint manufacturer's
instructions
4. Close the convertible top compart-
ment panel.
It is recommended to cover the child-
restraint attaching clip with a soft mate-
rial to prevent damage to the stored
soft top.
Should a hard top be installed, the
fitting of child harness tether
strap/s – if child seat is required – is
necessary before installation of the
hard top.<
Before installing any child-
restraint device or child seat,
please read the following:
Never install a rear-facing child-
restraint system in the front passenger
seat of this vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag
supplemental restraint system for the
front passenger. Because the backrest
on any rear-facing child-restraint sys-
tem – of the kind designed for infants
under 1 year and 20 lbs/9 kg – would
be within the airbag's deployment
range, you should never mount such a
device in the front passenger seat,
since the impact of the airbag against
the child-restraint's backrest could lead
to serious or fatal injuries.
If it is necessary for a child – not an
infant – to ride in the front seat, certain
precautions should be taken. First,
move the passenger seat as far away
from the dashboard as possible. This
important precaution is intended to
maximize the distance between the air-
bag and the child. Older children
should be tightly secured with the
safety belt after they have outgrown a
booster seat that is appropriate for their
age, height, and weight. Younger chil-
Transporting children safely
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When reattaching the cover, guide
both bars into the guide and press
the cover back into place. Secure the
safety belts in their holders again.<
Cargo loading
Always position and secure loads
correctly. If you do not, the load
can endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the approved gross
weight or the approved maximum axle
loads, refer to page 164, otherwise the
vehicle's operating safety is no longer
assured and you are in violation of the
law.
Do not stow heavy or hard objects in
the passenger compartment without
securing them. Otherwise they could be
thrown around during braking and eva-
sive maneuvers and could endanger the
passengers.<
Stowing cargo>Load heavy cargo as far forward as
possible – directly behind the lug-
gage compartment partition – and as
low as possible
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
Ski bag*
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Roof-mounted luggage rack for the hardtop*A special roof-rack system is available
as an optional extra for your BMW.
Please observe the precautions
included with the installation instruc-
tions.AnchoragesAccess to the anchorages:
To fold up the covers – see arrow –
please use the tool which is provided
with the roof-rack system.Loading and driving notesRoof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
exercise a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof load
capacity, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the maximum axle loads
when loading the rack. These weights
are listed under Technical data on
page 164.
Make sure that the load is not too bulky,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first so
that they are at the bottom. Make sure
that no objects will be in the way when
the luggage compartment lid is opening
or closing.
Secure the roof-mounted luggage cor-
rectly and securely to prevent it from
shifting or being lost during driving.
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
acceleration or braking. Do not corner
at high speeds.
The roof-mounted luggage rack and the
roof load increase the aerodynamic
resistance: increased fuel consumption
and additional stress on the vehicle's
body are the result.
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Weights
BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci
Curb weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs/kg
lbs/kg3,560/1,615
3,627/1,6453,616/1,640
3,704/1,675
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs/kg
lbs/kg4,442/2,015
4,509/2,0454,497/2,040
4,575/2,075
Approved front axle loads lbs/kg 2,083/945 2,094/950
Approved rear axle loads lbs/kg 2,546/1,155 2,579/1,170
Approved maximum roof load for the hardtop lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment capacity
with the convertible top compartment raisedcu ft/l
cu ft/l9.2/260
10.6/3009.2/260
10.6/300
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the approved gross vehicle weight.
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Everything from A to Z
169
Car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cargo loading 116
Cassette player operation,
refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 123
indicator lamp 19
CD player operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio
Cellular phone 113
Center armrest 112
Center high-mount brake
lamp 150
Central locking system 30
button 34
Changing a wheel 151
Check Control 83
Check Filler Cap
indicator lamp 19
Checking coolant level 138
Checking oil level 136
Child seats 63
integrated 61
Child-restraint mounting
system (LATCH) 66
Child-restraint system 63
Cigarette lighter 113
Clean headlamps 79Cleaning position, convert-
ible top 45, 50
Cleaning windshield 79
Clock 84
setting 84
Cockpit 14
Code, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Coin box 113
Compartments 112
Compression ratio 162
Computer 85
Condensation
removing from windows
103, 106
Consumption
display 82
fuel 86
Convertible top
cleaning position 45, 50
closing in an
emergency 48
electrical fault 48
Convertible top activation
fully automatic top 46
manual top 41
Convertible top compart-
ment panel, folding
down 37
Coolant 134, 138, 165
indicator lamp 19
Cooling system 165Copyright 4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 123
indicator lamp 19
Cruise control 79
indicator lamp 20
Cup holder, see Beverage
holder 113
Curb weight 164
Cushion height 163
D
Data
dimensions 163
engine 162
technical 162
weights 164
Daytime driving lamps 96
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 123
warning lamp 19
Defrost position 103, 106
Defrosting rear window
102, 107
Defrosting windows
103, 106
Digital clock 84
Dimensions 163
Dipstick, engine oil 136
Disc brakes 124
Displacement 162
Display lighting 97Displays 16
Distance warning PDC 87
Door key 30
Door lock buttons 34
Doors
emergency operation 33
manual operation 33
remote control 31
unlocking and locking
31, 33
Driving notes
braking 123
disc brakes 124
general information 123
hydroplaning 123
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 90
indicator lamp 19
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 90
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 123
warning lamps 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 90
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 90
E
Electric power windows 40
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Everything from A to ZElectrical accessories, fail-
ure 156
Electrical malfunction
convertible top 48
doors 33
fuel filler door 24
Emergency operation
closing the convertible
top 48
doors 33
fuel filler door 24
Emergency release
luggage compartment
lid 36
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 81
Energy control 81
Engine
displacement 162
power output 162
starting 70
switching off 72
torque 162
Engine compartment 134
Engine coolant 165
adding 138
temperature gauge 82
Engine data 162
Engine electronics
warning lamp 19Engine oil
adding 134, 136
capacity 165
consumption 136
quality 137
viscosity 137
Engine oil level
check 134
indicator lamp 19
warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
warning lamp 18
Engine oil types 137
Engine speed 162
Entering the rear
rear entry aid 55
Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 81
Exterior mirrors 59
Eyelet, towing 158
F
False alarm, avoiding 39
Fault displays 83
First-aid kit 23
Flashlight 109
Flat tire 127, 151
Flat Tire Monitor 93
indicator lamp 18, 19
Fog lamps 98
Follow me home lamps 96Footbrake 124
see Driving notes 123
Front fog lamps 98
indicator lamp 20
Front seat adjustment 52
Frost protection
radiator 138
Fuel 25
Fuel consumption 86
display 82
Fuel economy, refer to
Energy control 81
Fuel filler door 24
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 24
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel specifications 25
Fuel tank
capacity 165
display 82
gauge 82
Fuel-injection system 162
Fully automatic convertible
top 46
activation 46
opening, closing 47
Fuses 156
replacing 156
G
Garage-door opener 110Gasoline 25
gauge 82
Glove compartment 109
Grills 100, 104
Gross vehicle weight 164
H
Hands-free system 113
Hardtop 125
Hazard warning flashers 14
Hazard warning triangle 23
Head restraints 54
Headlamp flasher 97
Headlamp washer
reservoir 134
Headlamp washer system
136, 165
Headlamps 96
automatic control 96
Heated mirrors 59
Heated seats 58
Heavy loads 116
High beams 77, 97
indicator lamp 21
replacing bulb 147
Holder for beverages 113
Hood release 132
Horn 14
Hydraulic Brake assistant,
see DBC
Hydroplaning 123, 127
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Everything from A to Z
173
Steptronic 74
Storage compartments 112
Stroke 162
Summer tires 130
Switching off the engine 72
Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 137
T
Tachometer 16, 81
Tail lamp assembly
replacing bulb 149
Tail lamps 149
replacing bulb 149
Tank capacity 165
Technical data 162
Technical modifications 5
Telephone hookup 113
Telephone, refer to the sep-
arate Owner's Manual
Temperature adjustment
102, 106
Temperature display
engine coolant 82
interior temperature 106
outside temperature 85
Temperature layering
103, 107
Thigh support area, adjust-
ing 53
Third brake lamp 150Tilt alarm sensor
remote control 32
switching off 32, 39
Time 84
Tire damage 127
Tire inflation pressure
25, 127
pressure specifications 25
Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM) 92
indicator lamp 19
warning lamp 18
Tire replacement 128
Tire tread 127
Tires
labels 130
Tools 146
Torque 162
Towing eyelet 158
Towing the vehicle 158
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 92
indicator lamp 19
Track 163
Transmission 73
Transporting children
safely 63
Tread depth, tires 127
Tread wear indicator 127
Trip odometer 81
Trunk, see Luggage com-
partment 35, 164Trunk lid, see Luggage com-
partment lid 35
Turn signal indicator 77
indicator lamp 20
replacing bulb 148
Turning circle 163
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 129
Universal Transmitter 110
Used batteries 156
V
Vacuum cleaner, connect-
ing 114
Vehicle
break-in procedures 122
starting 70
switching off 72
Vehicle battery 156
Vehicle Memory 69
Vehicle weight 164
Ventilation 100, 104
draft-free 103, 107
W
Warning lamp "Fasten safety
belts" 18
Warning lamps 18
Warning messages 83Warranty and Service
Guide 140
Warranty, refer also to sepa-
rate booklet 6
Washer fluid
adding 136, 165
indicator lamp 19
Washer reservoir
filling 165
Washer/wiper system 78
Water on roadways
deep water 123
Wear indicator for tires 127
Weights 164
Wheel slip control, see
DSC 90
Wheel, changing 151
Wheelbase 163
Wheels and tires 130
Width 163
Wind deflector 50
Window condensation
removing 103, 106
Windows
convenience operation 33
defrosting 103, 106
Windshield washer reservoir
filling 136, 165
Windshield wipers 78
Winter tires 130
Wiper blades, replacing 146
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