User manual BMW SERIE 3 COUPE 2004

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG 325Ci 330Ci Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] signal sounds as a warning and the display flashes for a brief period. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Computer It is important that you refuel when the cruising range falls below approx. Otherwise, the engine cannot be guaranteed to operate properly and damage may result. < 81 Average fuel consumption Any time spent when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is shut off is If you continue to press and hold the button on the turn signal lever, the aver- ignored for the calculation. age fuel consumption being displayed is recalculated from that point in time. If you wish, you can have the average fuel consumption displayed in a different unit of measure. < Range The computer bases its calculations for the cruising range on operating conditions in the preceding period and on the remaining fuel in the tank. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Repairs Maintenance If you continue to press and hold the button on the turn signal lever, the average speed being displayed is recalculated from that point in time. Controls Average speed Overview Technology for safety and driving convenience 82 Park Distance Control (PDC)* The concept PDC does not replace the driver's personal responsibility for evaluatPDC assists you when you back into a ing the distance between the vehicle parking space. Acoustic signals alert You can have a signal set to con- and any objects. Even when sensors you to the momentary distance to an firm that the PDC has been actiare involved, there is a blind spot in object behind your vehicle. The signal then sounds when you shift into Reverse or move the applies especially in those cases where bumper measure the distance to the selector lever into the R position. < the system approaches the physical next object. The monitoring range for limits of ultrasonic measurement, as the rear bumper's two corner sensors occurs with tow bars and trailer couAcoustic signals extends outward roughly 2 ft/60 cm, plings, and in the vicinity of thin or while the two centrally located sensors The distance to the nearest object is indicated by a tone sounding at various wedge-shaped objects. cle and object decreases, the intervals detected ­ such as a curb edge ­ can disappear out of the detection range of between the tones become shorter. A PDC is a parking aid that can the sensors before a continuous tone continuous tone indicates the presidentify objects if they are sounds. ence of an object less than 1 ft/30 cm approached slowly, as is generally the Loud sources of sound from outside or away. Avoid driving inside the vehicle could drown out the towards objects rapidly; due to underly- The warning signal is canceled after ing physical principles, the system may approx. three seconds if the distance to PDC signal tone. < otherwise alert you too late for you to the object remains constant during this Keep the sensors clean and free take evasive steps. < time ­ if you are moving parallel to of ice or snow in order to ensure a wall, for instance. that they will continue to operate effecThe system starts to operate automatiSystem malfunctions will be indicated tively. one second after you shift by a continuous high-pitched tone Do not apply high pressure spray to the into Reverse or move the selector lever when the system is activated the first sensors for a prolonged period of time. Please have the problem fixed by Always maintain a distance of more in position 2. than 4 in/10 cm. < Let this short period elapse before driving backwards. < PDC is deactivated when you shift back out of Reverse. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The concept DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. DSC incorporates the Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) functions. Indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models. 83 Indicator lamps The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out shortly after you switch on the ignition, refer to page 19. [. . . ] 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Dimensions 155 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 156 Weights 325Ci Curb weight with manual transmission/SMG with automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission/SMG with automatic transmission Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage compartment capacity lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg lbs/kg cu ft/l 3, 197/1, 450 3, 285/1, 490 4, 255/1, 930 4, 343/1, 970 1, 984/900 2, 425/1, 100 165/75 14. 5/410 3, 285/1, 490 3, 362/1, 525 4, 343/1, 970 4, 420/2, 005 2, 006/910 2, 469/1, 120 165/75 14. 5/410 330Ci Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 593 - © 09/03 BMW AG Capacities Notes 157 Windshield/ Headlamp washer reservoir Engine with oil filter change Specifications, refer to page 126 quarts/liters quarts/liters approx. 6. 9/6. 5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Specifications, refer to page 126 Lifetime lubricant, no oil change required Manual and automatic transmission and differential ­ Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ]