oil pressure BMW 330CI COUPE 2005 E46 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Operation, maintenance
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures124
General driving notes125
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)127
Hardtop*127
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure130
Tire code133
Tire condition134
Run Flat tires*135
New wheels and tires136
Snow chains*137
In the engine compartment:
Hood138
Engine compartment
essentials140
Washer fluid142
Engine oil142
Coolant144
Brake fluid145
Maintenance:
BMW Maintenance System146
Laws and regulations:
California laws148
OBD interface socket148
Owner service procedures
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit152
Windshield wiper blades152
Lamps and bulbs153
Changing a wheel157
Battery161
Fuses161
Giving and receiving
assistance:
Receiving assistance162
Jump-starting163
Towing and tow-starting the
vehicle165
Technical data
Engine data170
Dimensions171
Weights172
Capacities173
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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by
●
are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started, or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react in the follow-
ing section.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
●
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective
alternator drive belt or a problem with
the alternator's charge circuit. please
contact the nearest BMW center.
If the drive belt is defective, stop
and switch off the engine immedi-
ately to prevent overheating and seri-
ous engine damage. If the drive belt is
defective, increased steering effort is
also required.
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Engine oil pressure
●
The engine oil pressure is too
low. Stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. It is not
possible to continue driving. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious dam-
age from inadequate lubrication.
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Flat Tire Monitor
●
In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: there is a flat tire.
Reduce speed and carefully come to a
stop. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers.
For additional information, refer to
page 93.
Brake warning lamp
●
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:
check the brake fluid level. It is very
important that you follow the instruc-
tions on page 145 before driving on.
Have the system checked immediately.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously
The brake warning lamp comes
on together with the yellow indi-
cator lamps for ABS
●
and DSC:
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC
control system has failed. Con-
tinue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid full brake
applications. Please have the
system checked by your BMW center
as soon as possible.
Additional information beginning on
page 91.
CBC, ABS and DSC and DBC
indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp
Comes on when the parking
brake is engaged – an additional
acoustic signal sounds when you start
off.
For additional information, refer to
page 71.
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Everything from A to Z
179
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 90
Door key 28
Door lock 31
Doors
emergency operation 31
Draft-free ventilation
103, 107
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 95
Driving notes 125
Driving through water, deep
water 125
Dry air, refer to Air condi-
tioning mode 102, 106
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 91
indicator lamp 19, 91
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 91
indicator lamp 19, 91
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 19, 127
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 91
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 91
indicator lamp 19, 91E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
the rear 53
Electric power windows 38
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 161
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 79
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
luggage compartment
lid 33
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Emergency call 162
Emergency operation
closing the convertible
top 46
doors 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid
33, 34
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 84
Energy control 84Engine
breaking in 124
data 170
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 84, 170
starting 69
switching off 71
Engine compartment 140
Engine coolant 144
adding 144
Engine oil
adding 143
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 143
capacity 173
consumption 142
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 143
specified oils 143
viscosity 143
Engine oil level 19
check 142
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil types 143
Engine output, refer to
Engine data 170
Engine speed 84, 170
Entering the rear 53Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 84
Equipment range, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models / Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Exterior mirrors 57
Eyelets, towing 165
F
False alarm, refer to
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 37
Fasten safety belts 54
warning lamp 18
Fault displays 86
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir 173
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 22
First-aid kit 22
Flashlight 109
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight 109
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
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Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 33
emergency operation 33
emergency release 34
indicator lamp 86
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 120
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 86, 146
Maintenance system 146
Malfunction
convertible top 46
door lock 31
fuel filler door 23
Malfunction displays 86
Manual convertible top 39
closing 42
opening 40
operation 39Manual operation
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
luggage compartment
lid 33
power convertible top 46
Manual transmission 72
Master keys 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
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 55
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 68
Microfilter
air conditioning 103
automatic climate
control 108
Microphone 113
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirrors 57
heated 57
memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 55
Mobile Service 163Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Multifunction steering
wheel 21
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 80, 81
N
Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 52
Nets 112
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation
100, 104
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
the vehicle 165
O
OBD interface socket 148
Odometer 84
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 143
capacity 173
dipstick 142
quality 143
specified engine oils 143
viscosity 143Oil change intervals, refer
to Service interval
display 146
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 142
Oil dipstick 142
Oil filter change 173
Oil level
checking 142
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 86
Oil types 143
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 161
Onboard computer 88
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 152
Opening and closing
from outside 29
from the inside 32
via the door lock 31
via the remote control 29
Outlets, ventilation 100, 104
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Refueling
To ensure that you always have conve-
nient access to all essential information
when you stop for fuel, we recommend
that you fill out the adjoining chart by
entering the data that apply to your
vehicle. Consult the index for individual
specifications.
FuelPlease enter your preferred fuel here.Engine oilThe oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts/1 liter.Tire inflation pressureDesignation
Quality
Summer tires Winter tires
Front Rear Front Rear
Up to 2 persons
4 persons plus luggage