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184n
Weights 
BMW 323Ci
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission
*
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)3,560 (1,615)
3,627 (1,645)
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission
*
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)4,442 (2,015)
4,508 (2,045)
Approved front axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,094 (950)
Approved rear axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,469 (1,120)
Permissible roof load for the hardtop
*
lbs. (kg) 165 (75)
Luggage compartment capacity 
with raised convertible top compartmentcu ft (l)
cu ft (l)9.2 (260)
10.6 (300)
Permitted axle loads and permitted total vehicle weight may not be exceeded. 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake 
System)22, 114
Accessories6
Activated charcoal filter98
Adaptive Transmission 
Control (ATC)74, 172
Adding engine oil133
Adding washer 
fluid132, 185
Adjust seats53
Adjust the temperature96
Adjusting the steering 
wheel58
Air distribution96
Air outlets94
Air pressure123
Air supply97
Airbags21, 63, 146, 173
sitting properly with64
Alarm system42
Antenna120
Antenna, Diversity174
Antifreeze135
Antifreeze, radiator118
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)22, 114
Anti-theft alarm system42
Aquaplaning113, 123
Armrest102
Ashtray
front103
rear104Assisted rear entry56
ATC (Adaptive Transmission 
Control)74, 172
Attaching vehicle vacuum 
cleaner104
AUC (Automatic recirculated 
air control)97
Automatic car washes139
Automatic climate 
control94
remove window 
condensation97
Automatic cruise control80
Automatic dimming, interior 
rearview mirror59
Automatic recirculated air 
control (AUC)97
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic22, 74
Automatic windshield 
washer78
Average consumption86
Average speed86
Avoiding unwanted 
alarm43
Axle loads184
BBackrest
release56
Backup lamps73
bulb replacement155Battery162, 186
capacity186
charge164
charge current20
drained168
removal and 
installation164
Belts61
Blower97
BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oils134
BMW Sports Seat55
BMW Universal 
Transmitter100
Bore182
Brake fluid136
Brake hydraulic system20
Brake lamps
bulb replacement155
Brake pads22
Brakes116
malfunctions117
Break-in procedure112
Breaking in the vehicle112
Bulb replacement152
CCapacities185
Car Memory60
Car radio120
refer also to the separate 
Owner's ManualCar radio 
reception120, 174
Car wash139
Care
convertible top144
exterior140
interior141
Care of upholstery142
Cargo loading106
Caring for the vehicle 
finish140
Caring for wool velour142
Cassette operation, refer to 
the Radio Owner's Manual
Catalytic converter113
CBC (Cornering Brake 
Control)21, 115
CD operation, refer to the 
Radio Owner's Manual
Cellular phone103, 120
refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Center armrest102
Center brake lamp157
Central locking system34
key38
Changing tires159
Check Control84
Child restraint 
systems61, 66, 67
installation67
Child's seat61, 66
Everything from A to Z 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZFuel consumption 
display83
Fuel reserve indicator 
lamp83
Fuel tank capacity185
Fuel tank gauge83
Fully automatic convertible 
top
actuation49
emergency closure166
one-touch operation34
Functional status178
Fuses165GGarage-door opener100
Gasoline27
Gasoline gauge83
Glove compartment99
Glove compartment lamp
bulb replacement158
Grills94
Gross vehicle weight184HHandbrake72
Hands-free system103
Hanging the luggage 
compartment floor up by 
the hook40
Hardtop121
Hazard warning flashers25Hazard warning triangle25
Head restraints54
Headlamp covers, 
care139, 153
Headlamp flasher92
Headlamp washer 
system79, 132, 185
Heated seats99
Heater and ventilation94
Heavy loads106
Height183
High beams23, 77, 92
bulb replacement153
Hood release129
Horn17
Hub cap160
IIce warning85
Identification, tires126
Ignition key32
Ignition lock70
Increasing the space in the 
luggage compartment41
Indicator lamps20
Inflated pressure27, 123
Inflation pressure 
monitoring89, 177
INSPECTION83
Instrument cluster18
Instrument lighting91Interaxle tire rotation125
Interface socket for On-
Board Diagnostics149
Interference
cellular phones120
Interior lamps37, 92
bulb replacement157
remote control37
Interior rearview mirror, 
automatic dimming 
feature59, 175
Interlock70
Intermittent wipe77
ISOFIX Attachment of the 
child seat62
JJack159
Jets94
Jump starting168KKey32
Key Memory60
Key with remote control32L"Lamps on" warning91
Lashing eyes107
Leather care143
Length183License plate lamp
bulb replacement157
Light switch91
Light-alloy wheels128
Lighter104
Load-securing devices107
Low beams91
bulb replacement153
Lug bolts160
Luggage compartment39
capacity184
emergency release39
floor panel41
remote control37
Luggage compartment 
lamps
bulb replacement158
Luggage compartment 
lid39
emergency release39
Luggage compartment 
lighting39
Luggage rack108
Lumbar support56
MM+S tires127
Maintenance83, 138
Malfunction displays84
Manual convertible top 
operation in the event of an 
electrical malfunction166 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
193n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Manual transmission73
Manually controlled 
recirculated-air97
Memory57
MFL (Multifunction steering 
wheel)24
Mirror memory57
Mirrors58
Mobile phones120
Modifications, 
technical6, 148
Multifunction steering wheel 
(MFL)24NNavigation system, refer to 
the Radio Owner's ManualOOBD interface socket149
Odometer82
Oil
additives133
capacity185
consumption133
dipstick133
quality134
specifications134
viscosity134
Oil change intervals, see the 
Service and Warranty 
Information BookletOil filter change185
Oil level
check133
Indicator lamp20
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp20
OILSERVICE83
Onboard computer85
also refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
Onboard tool kit152
Opening and closing
from inside38
from outside34
Operating the convertible 
top
manual convertible top45
Outlets, ventilation94
Outside temperature 
display85
PPaint blemishes140
Paint, care140
Paintwork, minor 
repairs141
Paintwork, waxing141
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)87
Parking brake72
Parking help87
Parking lamps92Parking, winter119
PDC (Park Distance 
Control)87
Performance182
Pocket lamp99
Pollen98
Power seats53
Power steering120
Power windows44
Pressure monitoring, 
tires89, 177
Pressure, tires27, 123
RRadiator185
Radio Data System 
(RDS)174
Radio reception120, 174
Radio, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor78, 176
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control)89, 177
RDS (Radio Data 
System)174
Reading lamps93
Rear lamp155
Rear window 
defroster79, 98
Rearview mirror58, 59
Reclining seat53
Refueling26Remote control35
Remote control key32
Remove condensation, 
windows97
Replacement key32
Reporting safety defects7
Restraint system61, 66
Reverse17, 73
Rollover protection 
system68, 179
lowering68
Roof load capacity184
Roof luggage rack108
Roof-carrier assembly121
Rubber parts118
SSafety belt tensioners174
Safety belts61
Safety buttons38
Seat heating99
Seat memory57
Seat-integrated safety belt 
system56
Seats
sitting properly53, 64
Securing cargo107
Securing loads107
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission74
Self-defrosting mirrors59
Self-diagnostics178