odometer BMW 325i SEDAN 2003 E46 Owner's Manual

Contents

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Driving:

Ignition lock60
Starting the engine60
Switching off the engine62
Parking brake62
Manual transmission63
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic*64
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher67
Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor*68
Cruise control*69

Everything under control:

Odometer71
Tachometer71
Energy control71
Fuel gauge72
Engine coolant temperature
gauge72
Service interval display73
Check Control73
Clock74
Computer*75

Technology for safety and
driving convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC)*77
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)*78
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)*80
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) –
BMW 325xi, 330xi82
Hill Descent Control (HDC)*84
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)*85
Flat Tire Monitor*86

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams89
Instrument lighting90
High beams/Standing lamps90
Fog lamps*91
Interior lamps91

Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:

Air conditioning92
Automatic climate control*96
Roller sun blind*100

Interior conveniences:

Premium sound system*101
Glove compartment101
Storage compartments102
Cellular phone*104
Ashtray, front*104
Ashtray, rear*105

Loading and transporting:

Through-loading system*106
Ski bag*107
Cargo loading108
Roof-mounted luggage
rack*110

Controls and features

17
1Fuel gauge72
2Indicator lamp for turn signals21
3Speedometer
4Indicator and warning lamps18
to 21
5Tachometer and Energy Control71
6Engine coolant temperature
gauge72
7Indicator and warning lamps18
to 21
8Control button for the clock74
9Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission19, 66
10 Display for

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Trip odometer/Odometer71

>

Clock74

>

Service interval73

>

Computer75
11 Check Control73
12 Trip odometer, reset to zero71
13 Indicator and warning lamps18
to 21

Instrument cluster

OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

71 Everything under control
Odometer1Odometer
2Trip odometerOdometerYou can activate the displays shown in
the illustration with the ignition key in
position 0 by pressing the left button in
the instrument cluster – see arrow.Trip odometerTo reset the trip odometer to zero,
press the left button – see arrow – with
the ignition key in position 1 or higher.
TachometerNever allow the engine to operate with
the needle in the red overspeed zone of
the gauge – see arrow.
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is
interrupted when you approach this
sector.
Energy controlIndicates the current fuel consumption
in mpg – in liters/100 km on Canadian
models. This allows you to see whether
your current driving style is conducive
to fuel economy with minimum exhaust
emissions.
When the vehicle is stationary, the dis-
play goes to Maximum – zero on Cana-
dian models.
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ClockIf you wish to have a permanent time
display, you can make this adjustment
in the radio display, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio.
You can adjust the clock and the time
display in the car radio as follows.
To adjustWith the ignition key in position 1 or
higher and the time displayed in the
instrument cluster.
To set ahead: turn the right button to
the right.
To set back: turn the right button to the
left.
The adjustment speed will increase the
longer you continue to hold the right
button.
To change the display mode: press the
right button briefly.
Every time you press the button, the
clock display alternates between the
12-hour and 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
on page 71.

Everything from A to Z
161
Microfilter 95, 100
Microphone 104
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 50
Mirror defrosting 51
Mirror memory 49
Mirrors 51
Modifications, technical 5
Multifunction switch 67
N
Navigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Neckrest 47
O
OBD interface socket 131
Obstruction protection 40
Odometer 71
Oil
capacity 155
quality 127
viscosity 127
Oil additives 127
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 126Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 155
Oil level
checking 126
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 73
Oil types 127
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 136
Operating elements 14
Outlets, ventilation 92, 96
Outside temperature dis-
play 75
P
Panel lighting 90
Panic mode – trigger
alarm 32
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 77
Parking aid 77
Parking brake 62
Parking lamps 89
replacing bulb 138
PDC Park Distance
Control 77
Pocket flashlight 102
Pollen 95, 100Power output 152
Power seat 46
Power windows
safety switch 41
Pressure, tires 25, 85, 117
monitoring 85
R
Radiator 155
Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 68
Range 76
Reading lamps
front 91
rear 91
Rear backrest, folding 106
Rear center 3-point safety
belt 106
Rear lamps 139
Rear window defroster
94, 99
Rearview mirror 51
Recirculated-air mode
94, 99
Reclining seat 44
Refueling 24
Remote control 31
Remote control keys 30
Replacement key 30
Reporting safety defects 6
Reserve indicator lamp 72Reverse 63
Roller sun blind 100
Roof load capacity 154
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 110
Run Flat tires 119, 145
S
Safe seating position 44
Safety belt height adjust-
ment 48
Safety feature 40
Seat adjustment 44
mechanical 45
power 46
Seat heating 50
Seat memory 49
Securing cargo 109
Securing devices 109
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 64
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 130
Service interval display
73, 130
Shiftlock 64
Side airbags 53
Size 153
Ski bag 107
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Everything from A to ZSliding/tilt sunroof 41
closing following an elec-
trical malfunction 43
convenience operation 31
remote control 32
Snow chains 121
Socket 104
Spare key 30
Spare tire 141
Speedometer 16
Sports seat 45
Standing lamps 90
Starting problems 60
Starting the engine 60
Steering wheel lock 60
Steering wheel with multi-
function buttons 22
Steering wheel, adjusting 51
Steptronic 64
Storage compartments 102
Storage, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Stroke 152
Switching off the engine 62
Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 127
T
Tachometer 16, 71
Tail lamps
replacing bulb 139
Tank capacity 155Technical data 152
Technical modifications 5
Telephone hookup 104
Telephone, refer to the sep-
arate Owner's Manual
Temperature adjustment
94, 98
Temperature display
engine coolant 72
outside temperature 75
Temperature layering 95, 99
Thigh support area, adjust-
ing 45
Third brake lamp 140
Through-loading system 106
Tilt alarm sensor
switching off 39
Time 74
Tire damage 117
Tire inflation pressure
25, 117
Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM) 85
Tire replacement 118
Tire tread 117
Tools 136
Torque 152
Towing eyelet 148
Towing the vehicle 148
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 85
Track 153Transmission 63
Transporting children
safely 55
Tread depth, tires 117
Tread wear indicator 117
Trigger alarm – Panic
mode 32
Trip odometer 71
Trunk 35
capacity 154
Trunk lid, see Luggage com-
partment lid 35
Turn signal indicator 21, 67
replacing bulb 138
Turning circle 153
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 119
V
Vacuum cleaner, connect-
ing 104
Vehicle
break-in procedures 114
starting 62
switching off 62
Vehicle Memory 59
Vehicle storage, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Vehicle weight 154Ventilation 92, 96
draft-free 95, 99
Viscosity 127
Voice Control System, refer
to the separate Owner's
Manual
Voice recognition 22
W
Warning lamp "Please fasten
safety belts" 19
Warning lamps 18
Warning messages 73
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet 130
Warranty, refer also to sepa-
rate booklet 6
Washer fluid
refilling 126, 155
Washer reservoir
filling 126, 155
Washer/wiper system 68
Water on roads
deep water 115
Wear indicator for tires 117
Weights 154
Wheel, changing 141
Wheelbase 153
Wheels and tires 120
Wheelslip control, see
DSC 80
Width 153