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Towing and tow-starting the vehicle
Always observe all applicable
towing laws and regulations.<
Using the towing eyeletThe screw-in towing eyelet is located in
the luggage compartment under the
floor panel; be sure that it remains with
the vehicle at all times. It can be
attached at the front or rear of your
BMW.
Observe the following instruc-
tions in order to avoid damaging
the towing eyelet or the vehicle: use
only the towing eyelet supplied with the
vehicle, and screw it in firmly until it
stops. Use the towing eyelet for towing
on paved roads only. Avoid subjecting
the towing eyelet to lateral loads, e.g.
do not lift the vehicle using the towing
eyelet.<
Access to the threaded socketPress out the cover in the front or rear
bumper with a screwdriver at the top of
the recess.Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is
in position 1, because the steering
lock could otherwise engage and the
vehicle could no longer be steered.
There is no power assist while the
engine is off. Therefore, you will need to
exert more force to brake and steer the
vehicle.<
Turn on the hazard warning flashers, if
required by national regulations. If the
electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed, e.g. by
placing a sign or a warning triangle in
the rear window.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
gearshift lever in idling position.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
selector lever in position N.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
45 mph / 70 km/h, nor a towing
distance of 90 miles/150 km, because
the automatic transmission could other-
wise be damaged.<
Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG: selector lever in position N.Towing methodsIn some countries, it is not permitted to
tow the vehicle with a tow bar or tow
rope on public roads.
Familiarize yourself with the applicable
towing regulations for the country in
which you are driving.
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With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be
lighter than the vehicle being
towed; otherwise, vehicle handling can
no longer be controlled.<
The towing eyelets of both vehicles
should be on the same side.
If the tow bar can only be used in a
diagonal position, please note the fol-
lowing:
>Clearance is restricted while you are
driving around corners
>The inclination of the tow bar pro-
duces lateral force.
Only attach the tow bar to the
towing eyelets. Other parts of the
vehicles could otherwise be dam-
aged.<
With a tow ropeWhen the towing vehicle is driving off,
make sure that the tow rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or straps for tow-
ing because they prevent sudden
jerking movements. Attach the tow rope
only to the towing eyelets. Other parts
of the vehicles could otherwise be
damaged.<
With a tow truckHave the BMW transported by a tow
truck with a lift sling, or on a flatbed.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.<
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow-
ing eyelet, nor by parts of the
body or chassis. Otherwise damage
could result. Do not tow-start vehicles with
automatic transmissions. Jump-
starting, refer to page 147.<
Only tow-start vehicles with catalytic
converters if the engine is cold. It is
better to have the engine jump-started,
refer to page 147.
1. Turn on hazard warning flashers;
comply with national regulations
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3. Engage the 3rd gear
4. Have the vehicle towed with the
clutch pedal completely depressed
and then slowly release the clutch
pedal. After the engine has started,
immediately depress the clutch pedal
again completely
5. Pull over at a suitable location,
remove the tow bar or tow rope, and
turn on the hazard warning flashers
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG:
>Have the vehicle towed with the
selector lever in position N
>Select sequential mode. The correct
gear will automatically be selected
and engaged.
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Engine data
325Ci 330Ci
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in/cm
3
152.2/2,494
6181.8/2,979
6
Maximum power output
at engine speedhp
rpm184
6,000225
5,900
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm175/237
3,500214/290
3,500

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 16.6/63
approx. 2.1/8Fuel specification, refer to 24
Windshield/
Headlamp washer reservoir quarts/liters approx. 5.6/5.3Specifications, refer to page 126
Engine with oil filter change quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications, refer to page 126
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Everything from A to ZClock 77
12-/24-hour mode 77
setting, refer also to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Closing
from inside 32
from outside 29
Clothes hooks 103
Clutch
breaking in 112
Cockpit 14
Code, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Coin box 100
Cold start, refer to Starting
the engine 59
Compact disc operation,
refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Compartments 100
Computer 78
Condensation, refer to Air
conditioning mode 92, 96
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 58
Connecting a vacuum
cleaner, refer to Power
socket 102Consumption
display 74
Consumption, refer to Aver-
age fuel consumption 79
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 14
Convenience operation
from outside 31
glass sunroof 30
windows 30
Coolant 128
indicator lamp 19, 75
level 128
temperature gauge 75
Coolant water, refer to Cool-
ant 128
Cooling, refer to Tempera-
ture 92, 96
Copyright 4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 115
warning lamp 18
Cruise control 72
indicator lamp 20
Cup holders, see Beverage
holders 100, 101
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 156
Current consumption, refer
to Energy control 74
Curve lighting, refer to
Adaptive headlights 86Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 154
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 14
Data
capacities 157
dimensions 155
engine 154
technical 154
weights 156
Daytime driving lamps 85
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
19, 115
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water 113
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 93, 96
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning 93
automatic climate
control 96
Defrosting windows 93, 96
Defrosting windshield,
refer to Defrosting win-
dows 93, 96
Demisting windows
air conditioning 93
automatic climate
control 96Differential
breaking in 112
Digital clock 77
Dimensions 155
Dipstick, engine oil 126
Displacement, refer to
Engine data 154
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 86
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 16
Disposal
oil 127
vehicle battery 145
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 80
Divided rear backrest 104
Door key 28
Door lock 31
Doors
emergency operation 31
Draft-free ventilation 93, 97
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 85
Driving notes 113
Driving through water, deep
water 113
Dry air, refer to Air condi-
tioning mode 92, 96

Everything from A to Z
163
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 81
indicator lamp 19, 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 81
indicator lamp 19, 81
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 19, 115
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 81
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 81
indicator lamp 19, 81
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
the rear 45
Electric glass sunroof 39
Electric power windows 38
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 145
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
luggage compartment
lid 33Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 81
Emergency call 146
Emergency operation
doors 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid
33, 35
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 74
Energy control 74
Engine
breaking in 112
data 154
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 74, 154
starting 59
switching off 61
Engine compartment 124
Engine coolant 128
adding 128Engine oil
adding 127
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 127
capacity 157
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 127
specified oils 127
Engine oil consumption 126
Engine oil level 19
check 126
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil types 127
Engine output, refer to
Engine data 154
Engine speed 74, 154
Entering the rear 45
Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 74
Equipment range, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 81
Exterior mirrors 49Eyeglasses
compartment 101
Eyelets, towing and tow-
starting 149
F
False alarm, refer to Avoid-
ing unintentional
alarms 37
Fasten safety belts
indicator lamp 18
Fastening the safety belts 46
Fault displays 76
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir 157
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 22
First-aid kit 22
Flashlight 100
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight 100
Flat tire 141
Flat Tire Monitor 82
space-saver spare tire 141
Flat Tire Monitor 82
indicator lamp 18, 19, 83
Fluid reservoir for washer
systems 126
Folding rear backrest 104
Follow me home lamps 85
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Everything from A to Z
165
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags 18
alarm system 37
brakes 18, 19
Check Gas Cap 19
coolant 19, 75
DSC 19
Flat Tire Monitor
18, 19, 83
Please fasten safety
belts 18
reserve 75
Service Engine Soon 19
Individual air distribution 96
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 58
Inflation pressure monitor-
ing, refer to Flat Tire Moni-
tor 82
Inflation pressure, tires 116
INSPECTION 76
Instrument cluster 16
Instrument lighting 86
Instrument panel 14
Interface socket for onboard
diagnostics (OBD) 132
Interior lamps 88
remote control 30
Interior motion sensor 37
switching off 37Interior rearview mirror 49
automatic dimming
feature 50
Interior temperature
adjusting 92, 96
Interlock, refer to Steering
wheel lock 59
Intermittent mode, wipers 71
Interval display, service 76
J
Jack 141
Jacking points 142
Jump-starting 147
K
Key Memory 58
Keys 28
with remote control 28
Kickdown 64, 68
L
Lamp defect 137
Lamps and bulbs 137
Lashing down loads, refer to
Cargo loading 106
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing cargo 108
Lashing fittings, refer to
Securing cargo 108
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system 56Leather care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Leaving the vehicle 61
LEDs, light-emitting
diodes 141
Length, refer to
Dimensions 155
License plate lamp
bulb replacement 141
Light switch 85
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) 141
Lighter 102
LIGHTS ON warning 85
Lights, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 85
Litter bag holder 101
Load, determining the maxi-
mum 106
Load, refer to Cargo
loading 106
Loading
vehicle 106
Load-securing devices 108
Lock buttons on doors, refer
to Locking 32
Lock, steering wheel 59
Locking
from inside 32
from outside 29, 31Locking and unlocking
doors
from inside 32
from outside 29, 31
Low beams 85
automatic 85
bulb replacement 137
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 76
Lug bolts
key 142
torque 142
Luggage compartment
capacity 156
emergency operation,
refer to Manual
operation 33
floor mat 36
floor panel 35
lid 33
opening from outside 33
opening, remote
control 30
opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid 33
remote control 30
volume 156
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Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 33
emergency operation 33
emergency release 35
indicator lamp 76
opening from inside the
vehicle 33
opening from outside 33
remote control 30
securing separately 33
unlocking manually 33
Luggage compartment light-
ing 33
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 109
Lumbar support 44
M
Maintenance 76, 130
Maintenance system 130
Making telephone calls,
refer to the telephone
Owner's Manual
Malfunction
door lock 31
fuel filler door 23
Malfunction displays 76Manual operation
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
luggage compartment
lid 33
Manual transmission 62
Master keys
with remote control 28
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 42
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 58
Microfilter
air conditioning 93
automatic climate
control 98
Microphone 101
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 48Mirrors 49
heated 49
memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47
Mobile Service 147
Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Multifunction steering
wheel 21
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
N
Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 45
Nets 100
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation
90, 94
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
O
OBD interface socket 132
Odometer 74Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 127
capacity 157
dipstick 126
quality 127
Oil change interval, refer
to Service interval
display 130
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 126
Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 157
Oil level
checking 126
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 76
Oil types 127
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 145
Onboard computer 78
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 136

Everything from A to Z
167
Opening and closing
from inside 32
from outside 29
via door lock 31
via remote control 29
Outlets, ventilation 90, 94
Outside temperature dis-
play 78
changing unit of
measure 78
P
Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Panic mode – trigger
alarm 30
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 80
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 80
Parking brake 61
indicator lamp 18
Parking lamps 85
bulb replacement 138
Parking lamps/Low
beams 85
Parts and accessories, refer
to Your individual vehicle 5
Passenger-side exterior mir-
ror tilt function 48PDC Park Distance
Control 80
Plastic, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfil-
ter/activated-charcoal fil-
ter 98
Power output, refer to
Engine data 154
Power seat 44
Power socket 102
Power socket, cigarette
lighter 102
Pressure monitoring, tires
Flat Tire Monitor 82
Pressure, tires 116
Protective function
electric power windows 38
R
Radio remote control key,
refer to Master key with
remote control 28
Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 71
Raising the floor panel 35
Range 79
Reading lamps
front 88
rear 88Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest 101
Rear backrest, folding 104
Rear center 3-point safety
belt 104
Rear center armrest 101
Rear lamps
bulb replacement 139
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 76
Rear window defroster
air conditioning 92
Rear window heating
automatic climate
control 97
Rear-entry assist 45
Rearview mirror 49
Receiving assistance 146
Recirculated-air mode
air conditioning 92
automatic climate
control 97
Recirculating the air, refer
to Recirculated-air mode
92, 97
Reclining seat, refer to Seat
adjustment 42, 44
Refueling 23
fuel filler door 23
Releasing
hood 123Remaining distance to ser-
vice 76
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 79
Remote control 29
luggage compartment
lid 30
malfunction 30
Replacement key 29
Replacing lamps, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 137
Reporting safety defects 7
Restraint systems
for children 54
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 46
Reverse 62
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
SMG gearbox 64
Roof load capacity 156
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 109
Rope, refer to Towing
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
Run Flat tires 120
S
Safe seating position 41
Safety belt height adjust-
ment 46
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Everything from A to ZSafety belts 46
sitting safely 41
warning lamp 18
Safety feature
glass sunroof 40
Safety systems, refer to
Antilock Brake
System 115
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 81
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 136
Seat adjustment 42
BMW sports seat 43
mechanical 42
power 44
Seat belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts 46
Seat heating 48
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 47
Seat positions, storing 47
Seats 42
Securing cargo 108
Securing the vehicle
from inside 32
from outside 29, 31
Selector lever
automatic transmission 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 63Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock 63, 67
Selector lever positions
automatic transmission 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 63
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG 63
indicator lamp 19
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 130
Service Engine Soon
warning lamp 19
Service interval display
76, 130
Shift paddles 64
Shifting gears
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 64
Shiftlock 63
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection 67
Side airbags 51
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 139
Sitting safely
with airbags 41
with safety belts 41
Size 155
Ski bag 105Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Electric glass sunroof 39
SMG sequential manual
gearbox 63
indicator lamp 19
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 102
SOS, refer to Emergency
call 146
Space-saver spare tire 144
changing a wheel 141
Spare key 28
Spare tire 141
Spare wheel 144
Special oils 127
Specified oils 127
Speed gauge, refer to
Speedometer 16
Speedometer 16
SPORT button 66
Sport program
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 68
Sports seat 43
Stability control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 81
Standing lamps 87
Starting difficulties
jump-starting 147
temperature 59
Starting help DSC 81Starting the engine 59
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 59
Status of the Owner's Man-
ual 5
Steering wheel lock 59
Steering wheel, adjusting 50
Steptronic, refer to Manual
operation 68
Storage compartments 100
Storage nets 100
Storage, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Storing seat positions,
refer to Seat and mirror
memory 47
Storing tires 122
Sun blind 98
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind 98
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning 78
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 14
Switching off
vehicle 61
Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 127
T
Tachometer 74