Owner's Manual for Vehicle
325Ci 330Ci
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. Therefore, we have one request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical fea- tures. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supple- mental manuals. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
Notes
About this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remem- ber to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. You can find more information about BMW, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.bmw.com.
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Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum
benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.
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ment.
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information.
Indicates special equipment, coun-
try-specific equipment and optional extras when available.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 60. Identifies func- tions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed either by yourself or by your BMW center.
Notes
Your individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individ- ualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. You can easily identify any dif- ferences with the aid of the asterisk used to identify all optional equipment and accessories. If your BMW features equipment such as a car radio or telephone, which is not described in this Owner's Manual, Sup- plementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those in your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be recognized on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.
For your own safety
Fuels
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including
10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or work- manship. Field experience has indi- cated significant differences in fuel quality – volatility, composition, addi- tives, etc. among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain envi- ronmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob- lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recom- mendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey all applicable safety rules when you are handling gasoline.
Notes
Maintenance and repair
Parts and accessories
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high- performance electronics, requires spe- cially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corre- sponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of conse- quential damage and the related safety risks.
Important safety information! For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor- oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti- mum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman- ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to ascertain whether it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or trans- ceiver equipment such as a CB, walkie- talkie, ham radio or similar, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com- promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Contact your BMW center for additional information. Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto- motive part.
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
Notes
Service and warranty This manual is supplemented by a Ser- vice and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Ser- vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod- els. We recommend that you read this pub- lication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance War- ranty California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these war- ranties is listed in the Service and War- ranty Information Booklet for US mod- els or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National High- way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi- vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area, or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor- tation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Contents
About this Owner's Manual 4
Additional sources of
information 4
Symbols used 4
Your individual vehicle 5
Status at time of printing 5
For your own safety 5
Symbol on vehicle parts 6
Service and warranty 7
Reporting safety defects 7
Cockpit 14
Instrument cluster 16
Indicator and warning lamps 18
Buttons in steering wheel* 21
Hazard warning triangle* 22
First-aid kit* 22
Refueling 23
Fuel specifications 24
Tire inflation pressure 24
Opening and closing:
Keys 30
Central locking system 30
Opening and closing – via the
remote control 31
Opening and closing – via the
door lock 33
Opening and closing – from the
inside 34
Luggage compartment lid 35
Luggage compartment 37
Alarm system* 38
Electric power windows 40
Glass sunroof, electric* 41
Adjustments:
Safe seating position 43
Seats 44
Manual seat adjustment 44
Power seat adjustment* 46
Lumbar support* 46
Head restraints 47
Entering the rear 47
Safety belts 48
Seat and mirror memory* 49
Seat heating* 50
Steering wheel 51
Mirrors 51
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Loading and transporting:
Through-loading system 106
Ski bag* 107
Cargo loading 108
Roof-mounted luggage
rack* 110
Contents
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags 53
Transporting children safely 56
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 60
Driving:
Ignition lock 61
Starting the engine 61
Switching off the engine 63
Parking brake 63
Manual transmission 64
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG* 65
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic* 69
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 72
Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor* 73
Cruise control* 74
Everything under control:
Odometer 76
Tachometer 76
Energy control 76
Fuel gauge 77
Engine coolant temperature
gauge 77
Service interval display 78
Check Control 78
Clock 79
Computer 80
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)* 82
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 83
Flat Tire Monitor* 84
Brake force display 86
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 87
Adaptive headlights* 88
Instrument lighting 88
High beams/Standing lamps 89
Fog lamps 89
Interior lamps 90
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Air conditioning 92
Automatic climate control* 96
Roller sun blind* 100
Interior conveniences:
Premium sound system* 101
Glove compartment 101
Storage compartments 102
Cellular phone* 103
Ashtray, front* 104
Ashtray, rear* 104
Clothes hooks 105
Engine data 154
Dimensions 155
Weights 156
Capacities 157
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 136
Windshield wiper blades 136
Lamps and bulbs 137
Changing a wheel 141
Run Flat tires* 144
Battery 145
Fuses 145
Giving and receiving
assistance:
Receiving assistance 146
Jump-starting 147
Towing the vehicle 148
Contents
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 114
General driving notes 115
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 115
Brake system 116
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 117
Tire condition 117
Tire replacement 118
Wheel and tire
combinations 120
Winter tires 120
In the engine compartment:
Hood 122
Engine compartment
essentials 124
Washer fluids 126
Engine oil 126
Coolant 128
Brake fluid 128
Maintenance: The BMW Maintenance
System 130
Laws and regulations: California Proposition 65
warning 132
OBD interface socket 132
Contents
Everything from A to Z 160
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
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Cockpit
Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 87
Turn signal indicators 72
Standing lamps 89
High beams 89
Headlamp flasher 72
Computer 80
3 Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor 73
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Central locking system 30
Initiating an emergency call 146
Mobile Service 146
7 Rear window defroster 94, 99
8 Horn: the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel 51
10 Fog lamps 89
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge 77
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 20
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning lamps 18
to 20
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 76
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 77
7 Indicator and warning lamps 18
to 20
8 Control button for the clock 79
9 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission/sequen-
tial manual gearbox SMG 19, 67,
71
10 Display for
Trip odometer/Odometer 76
Clock 79
Service interval 78
Computer 80
11 Check Control 78
12 Trip odometer, reset to zero 76
13 Indicator and warning lamps 18
to 20
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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are are tested for proper identified by 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 to this below.
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.
Engine oil pressure Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off engine. Check
the engine oil level and top off as required. If the oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW cen- ter.
Do not continue driving, as the engine could sustain serious dam-
age from inadequate lubrication.
Brake warning lamp If the lamp comes on when the parking brake is not engaged:
check the brake fluid level. Before driv- ing further, be sure to comply with the instructions on pages 116 and 128.
Brake warning lamp for Cana- dian models.
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 84
Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously
and
The brake warning lamp comes
on together with the yellow indi-
cator lamps for ABS
DSC:
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC
control system has failed. Con-
tinue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid hard brake
applications. Please have the system
checked by your BMW center as soon
as possible.
Additional information beginning on
page 83
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 applied – an additional
acoustic signal sounds when starting
off.
For additional information: refer to
page 63
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Indicator and warning lamps
Brake warning lamp for Cana- dian models.
Please fasten safety belts Comes on together with an acoustic signal until the safety
belts are fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page 48
Airbags Please have the system inspected at your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 53
Orange: consult the nearest BMW center
Automatic transmission/sequen-
tial manual gearbox
The respective transmission has
responded to a malfunction by reverting
to operation in its emergency default
program. Please consult the nearest
BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 67, 71
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Engine oil level
If the lamp comes on during
normal vehicle operation: the
engine oil level has fallen to the abso-
lute minimum; refill as soon as possible.
Do not drive more than approx.
30 miles/50 km before refilling.
For additional information: refer to
page 126
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add more engine
oil at the earliest opportunity, such as
when you next stop to refuel.
For additional information: refer to
page 126
Brake pads Have the brake pads checked. For additional information: refer
to page 116
Flat Tire Monitor
The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-
tioning or out of order. Have the
system checked by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 85
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is actively regulating drive
torque and braking force.
The indicator lamp stays lit:
DSC has been switched off with the
button; DTC is operational.
Please consult the nearest BMW center
in case of a malfunction.
Additional information beginning on
page 83
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and brake warning lamp The indicator lamps remain on: DSC/DTC have been switched off with the button or are faulty. Please consult the nearest BMW
center.
Additional information beginning on
page 83
DSC indicator and brake warn- ing lamps for Canadian models.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Malfunction in the DBC system. Conventional braking efficiency
is available and unrestricted.
Have the system repaired at your BMW
center as soon as possible.
For additional information: refer to
page 115
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, you should have the systems
checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 132
Service Engine Soon indicator lamp for Canadian models
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) warning lamp for Canadian models. Add washer fluid The washer fluid is too low. Top off the fluid at the earliest
opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 126
CHECK GAS CAP* This indicator lamp comes on when the gas cap is loose or
missing.
Close the gas cap tightly: refer to
page 23
SERVICE ENGINE SOON If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermit- tently, this indicates a fault in the emis- sions-related electronic systems.
Engine electronics There is a fault in the electronic engine-management system.
You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected at your BMW center.
Add coolant The coolant level is too low. Add coolant at the earliest opportu-
nity.
For additional information: refer to
page 128
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator Flashes when the turn signal is operated.
Rapid flashing indicates a system mal-
function.
For additional information: refer to
page 72
Cruise control Lights up when the cruise con- trol is activated. Ready for oper-
ation via the buttons in the steering
wheel.
For additional information: refer to
page 74
Front fog lamps Lights up whenever you switch on the front fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to
page 89
Blue: for your information
High beams Comes on when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information: refer to
pages 72, 89
● ● ● ● Buttons in steering wheel*
These buttons let you operate the fol- lowing functions quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions:
Selected radio functions The cruise control Selected telephone functions The voice recognition system.
The controls are active only when the corresponding systems and
accessories are switched on.
Press briefly: Receive a phone call, initiate dialing, terminate a call. Extended pressure: Switch voice recognition on and off.
Forward: Radio Press briefly: next station in station memory Extended pressure: station search CD Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: search function in track Cassette Press briefly: jump to next track or stop fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward
> Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Rewind: same functions as forward.
Switch between phone and radio, cas- sette and CD.
Volume.
Cruise control: select a stored setting.
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Cruise control: store and accelerate + or decelerate and store –.
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac- tivate.
22 Hazard warning triangle*
First-aid kit*
The hazard warning triangle is stored in a storage case on the left side of the luggage compartment.
Always observe all legal regula- tions requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.<
The first-aid kit is located under the passenger seat. To release: pull the handle and fold the cover down. To close: fold the cover up and press it until the tab engages.
Some of the articles in the first-aid kit have a limited period of use
before expiration. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly and replace any whose expiration dates have passed. You can purchase replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. in any drug- store or pharmacy. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<
Refueling
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Always observe all safety precau- tions posted at the service station
when handling fuel. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Simple and environmentally friendly
Open the gas cap carefully to pre- vent fuel from spraying out. Fuel
spray may cause injury.<
Keep the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. When refueling, insert the filler nozzle in the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle during refueling > results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz- zle shuts off the first time.
Fuel filler door
Always switch off the engine before refueling, as it is not possi- ble to add fuel with the engine running, and attempts may also trigger the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open and close it. If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can unlock the fuel filler door manually: Pull the knob with the fuel pump sym- bol, located on the right side wall of the luggage compartment.
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Refueling
Fuel specifications
Tire inflation pressure
Close the gas cap carefully after refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the CHECK GAS CAP* lamp.<
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only. Required fuel: > Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI. AKI = Anti Knock Index
Fuel tank capacity > Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which > approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve
capacity.
Do not drive to the last drop of fuel. This can prevent the engine
from operating properly and result in damage.<
Never use leaded fuel, as it would cause permanent and irreversible damage to the oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<
Checking tire pressures Tire pressures in psi/kilopascal are shown on the driver's door post and are visible when the door is open. Only check the tire inflation pressures of cold tires. This means after driving a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or after the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. Warm tires have higher infla- tion pressures. In the tire inflation pressure table at the end of this section, all pressures are specified in the standard units of pres- sure, psi and kilopascal, and apply to cold tires, i.e. tires at ambient tempera- ture.
Tire inflation pressure
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Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor: After correcting the inflation pressures, reinitialize the system. Refer to page 85.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that not only meet US standards, but also European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW approved tires.
Check the tire pressures on a reg- ular basis – at least twice a month – and before every extended journey. If this is not done, incorrect tire pressures can cause driving instability and tire damage, ultimately resulting in acci- dents. Remember to check the inflation pres- sure in the space-saver or standard spare tire. Inflate the spare tire to the highest infla- tion pressure specified for your vehi- cle.<
Comply with tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table apply to BMW approved tire sizes and tire manufacturers. Your BMW center can provide you with more information about these. Other pressures may be required for tires made by other manu- facturers.
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Tire inflation pressure
BMW
325Ci
330Ci
All
Tires All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires – cold = ambient temperature
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H
225/50 R 16 92 W
225/45 R 17 91 W
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load
205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
225/40 ZR 18
255/35 ZR 18
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
Space-saver spare tire
30/210
35/240
35/240
42/290
30/210
–
33/230
–
35/240
38/260
35/240
–
38/260
–
42/290
45/310
32/220
32/220
–
32/220
–
32/220
38/260
–
38/260
–
38/260
38/260
39/270
39/270
–
39/270
–
39/270
46/320
–
46/320
–
46/320
46/320
61/420
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Opening and closing Keys
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The key set 1 Master keys with remote control unit – these keys determine the functions of the Key Memory. Refer to page 60. You can mark the individual keys for subsequent identification by apply- ing the colored decals that you received when accepting delivery of your vehicle
In every master key with the remote control feature there is an
extended-life battery that is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. For this reason, if you have master keys with the remote control feature that are not being used otherwise, use those keys at least once a year while driving for an extended period to charge the battery.<
2 Spare key – for storage in a safe
place, such as in your wallet. This key is not intended for constant use. The luggage compartment lid and the glove compartment cannot be locked and unlocked with this key. This is useful for valet parking, for example
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the > doors > luggage compartment lid > fuel filler door. The central locking system can be operated > from outside via the remote control as well as via the driver's door lock
> from inside by pressing a button. The fuel filler door is not locked when the central locking system is activated from the inside, refer to page 34. When the system is actuated from the out- side, the anti-theft system is also acti- vated. This prevents the doors from being unlocked via the lock buttons or the release handle. The alarm system is also activated or deactivated. If locked from the inside, the central locking system unlocks automatically in the event of an accident, except on doors that have been locked individu- ally using the lock buttons, refer to page 34. In addition, the hazard warn- ing flashers and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing – via the remote control
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The concept The remote control also provides two additional functions beyond the central locking feature: > To switch on interior lamps, refer to
page 32. With this function you can also search for your vehicle when parked in an underground garage, for instance
> To open the luggage compartment
lid, refer to page 32. The luggage compartment lid will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. Whenever you unlock or lock the vehi- cle, you simultaneously deactivate/acti- vate the anti-theft system, disarm/arm the alarm system and switch the interior lamps on/off.
You can have a signal set to con- firm that the vehicle's locks have
engaged securely.<
Master keys with remote control
Persons or animals inside the vehicle may be able to lock the
doors from the inside. For this reason, always take the vehicle keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle via the remote control, the battery is discharged. Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to recharge the battery. To prevent unauthorized use of the remote control, surrender only the spare key when leaving the vehicle for valet parking, for example. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your BMW center. You can also obtain replacement keys there.<
1 Unlock, convenience opening mode,
and disarm alarm system
2 Lock and secure, arm alarm system,
activate interior lamps, disarm tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen- sor
3 Open the luggage compartment lid,
Panic mode – trigger alarm