checking oil BMW 325xi SEDAN 2003 E46 Owner's Manual

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Washer fluidsHeadlamp* and windshield
washer systemCapacity approx.
5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters
Fill with water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze additive according to
manufacturer's recommendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.<
Antifreeze agents for the washer
fluid are highly flammable. For this
reason, keep them away from sources
of flame and store only in original con-
tainers. Store them inaccessible to chil-
dren. Comply with the instructions on
the containers.<
Engine oilChecking the oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar
material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the
way into the guide tube and pull it
out again
5. The oil level should be between the
two marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption
is directly influenced by your driving
style and vehicle operating conditions.
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts/1 liter. Do not fill beyond
the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess
oil will damage the engine.

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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