Key BMW 325i TOURING 2003 E46 Service Manual

101 Interior conveniences
Premium sound system*Harman Kardon premium sound
systemPress the button to activate and deacti-
vate the acoustic enhancement.
The system creates the acoustic
impression of a much larger passenger
compartment accompanied by
improved stereophonic sound at all
seating positions.
The system responds to poor reception
conditions by repeatedly alternating
between the stereo and monophonic
modes. You should then switch the sys-
tem off.
Glove compartmentTo openPull the handle. The lamp in the glove
compartment will come on.To closeFold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove com-
partment immediately after use. master key will also be required to
unlock the glove compartment.
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If – for example for valet parking –
you turn over only your door and
ignition key, refer to page 30, then
access to the glove compartment is not
possible.<
Rechargeable flashlightThe flashlight is located on the left side
of the glove compartment.
It features integral overload protection,
so it can be left in its holder continu-
ously.
To avoid completely discharging
and possibly damaging the lamp,
always ensure that it is switched off
before inserting it in the socket.<
Storage compartmentsFront center armrestTo open: press the button – see arrow –
and lift upward.Additional compartments and
nets*You will find additional storage com-
partments in the front doors and in the
center console. Storage nets are on the
front seat backrests.
Beverage holder, coin boxA coin box and two beverage holders
are provided in the center console.
Glove compartment
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Ashtray, front*To emptyPress on the edge of the open cover –
see arrow: the ashtray moves up and
can be removed.Cigarette lighter
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, children
should never be left in the vehicle unat-
tended.<
Press the lighter 1 in. You can remove
the lighter from its socket for use as
soon as it snaps back out.
Cigarette lighter socketSuitable for attaching power supplies
for flashlights, car vacuum cleaners,
etc., up to a rating of approx. 200 watts
at 12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket
caused by inserting plugs of different
shapes or sizes.
Ashtray, rear*To emptyPress on the edge of the raised cover in
the opening direction – see arrow: the
ashtray moves up and can be removed.
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Check Control 73
Child-restraint mounting
system (LATCH) 56
Cigarette lighter 104
Clean rear window 68
Clean windshield 68
Clock 74
setting, refer also to the
radio or onboard com-
puter Owner's Manual
Cockpit 14
Code, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Coin box 102
Compartments 102
Compression ratio 152
Computer 75
Condensation, removing
from windows 95, 98
Consumption 76
display 72
Coolant 128, 155
Cooling system 155
Copyright 4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 18, 115
Cover, refer to Cargo area
cover
Cruise control 69
Cup holder, see Beverage
holder 103
Curb weight 154Cushion height 153
D
Data
dimensions 153
engine 152
technical 152
weights 154
Daytime driving lamps 89
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 115
Defrost position 95, 98
Defrosting rear window
94, 99
Defrosting, windows 95, 98
Digital clock 74
Dimensions 153
Dipstick, engine oil 126
Displacement 152
Display lighting 90
Displays 16
Distance warning 77
Door key 30
Door lock buttons 34
Doors
emergency operation 33
unlocking and locking 31
Driving notes 115
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 18, 19, 80
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 80Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 115
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 18, 19, 80
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 80
E
Electric power windows 39
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 146
Electrical malfunction
fuel filler door 24
sliding/tilt sunroof 42
Emergency operation
doors 33
fuel filler door 24
sliding/tilt sunroof 42
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 71
Energy control 71
Engine
starting 59
switching off 61
Engine compartment 124
Engine coolant 155
adding 128
temperature gauge 72
Engine data 152Engine oil
adding 126
capacity 155
quality 127
viscosity 127
Engine oil consumption 126
Engine oil level 19
check 126
Engine oil pressure 18
Engine oil types 127
Engine speed 152
Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 71
Exterior mirrors 50
Eyelet, towing 148
F
Failure messages 73
False alarm, avoiding 38
Fault displays 73
First-aid kit 23
Flashlight 102
Flat tire 117, 141
Flat Tire Monitor 86
Floor panel, lifting 109
Fog lamps 91
Folding rear backrest 107
Follow me home lamps 89
Front fog lamps 91
Front seat adjustment 44
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Everything from A to ZFrost protection
radiator 128
Fuel consumption 76
Fuel economy, refer to
Energy control 71
Fuel filler door 24
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 24
Fuel gauge 71, 72
Fuel specifications 25
Fuel tank capacity 155
Fuel tank display 72
Fuel tank gauge 72
Fuel-injection system 152
Fuses, replacing 146
G
Gasoline 25
Gasoline gauge 72
Glove compartment 101
Grills 92, 96
Gross vehicle weight 154
H
Hands-free system 103
Harman Kardon premium
sound system 101
Hazard warning flashers 14
Hazard warning triangle 23
HDC Hill Descent Control 84
Head airbags 52
Head restraints 47Headlamp flasher 90
Headlamp washer system
126, 155
Headlamps
automatic control 89
Heated seats 49
Heating and ventilation 96
High beams 21, 66, 90
replacing bulb 137
Hill Descent Control
(HDC) 84
Holder for
beverages 103
litter bag 103
Hood release 122
Horn 14
Hydroplaning 117
I
Ice warning 75
Icy roads 75
Ignition key 30
Ignition lock 59
Imprint 4
Indicator lamps 18
Inflation pressure 25, 117
monitoring 85
INSPECTION 73
Instrument cluster 16
Instrument lighting 90
Instrument panel 14, 16Interface socket for onboard
diagnostics 132
Interior lamps 32, 91
remote control 32
Interior motion sensor 37
switching off 38
Interior rearview mirror 51
automatic dimming
feature 51
Interlock 59
Intermittent mode 67
J
Jack 141
Jump-starting 147
K
Key Memory 58
Keys 30
with remote control 30
L
Lamp, replacing 137
Lashing fittings 110
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system 56
Length 153
License plate lamp
replacing bulb 140
Light switch 89
Lighter 104
LIGHTS ON warning 89Litter bag holder 103
Lock, steering wheel 59
Low beams 89
automatic 89
replacing bulb 137
Lug wrench 141
Luggage area cover, see
Cargo area cover 107
Luggage compartment
capacity 154
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires 120
Maintenance 73, 130
Malfunction displays 73
Manual transmission 62
MC operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio
MD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio
Memory 48
Memory settings 58
Microfilter 95, 100
Microphone 103
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 49
Mirror defrosting 50
Mirror memory 48
Mirrors 50
Modifications, technical 4, 5
Multifunction switch 66
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N
Navigation System, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Neckrest 47
O
OBD interface socket 132
Obstruction protection 39
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 126
Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 155
Oil level
checking 126
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 73
Oil types 127Onboard 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
Panic mode 32
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 77
Parking aid 77
Parking brake 61
Parking lamps 89
replacing bulb 138
Partition net 107
PDC Park Distance
Control 77
Pocket flashlight 102
Pollen 95, 100
Power output 152
Power seat 46
Power windows
safety switch 40
Pressure, tires 25, 85, 117
monitoring 85
R
Radiator 155Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 67
Range 76
Reading lamps
front 91
rear 91
Rear lamps 139
Rear window defroster
94, 99
Rearview mirror 50
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 72
Reverse 62
Roof load capacity 154
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 111
Run Flat tires 119, 145
S
Safety belt height adjust-
ment 48
Safety feature 39
Safety instructions 5Seat adjustment 44
mechanical 44
power 46
Seat heating 49
Seat memory 48
Securing cargo 110
Securing devices 110
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 63
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 130
Service interval display
73, 130
Shiftlock 63
Side airbags 52
Size 153
Ski bag 106
Sliding/tilt sunroof 40
closing following an elec-
trical malfunction 42
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 59
Starting the engine 59
Steering wheel lock 59
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