2000 BMW 323Ci COUPE Owner's Manual

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Storage compartments Cellular phones
*
To open the storage shelf in the front
center armrest
*:
Press the button (arrow) and lift up-
ward.
Other compartments are located on the
front doors as well as on the center
console over the ashtray
*. Storage
nets
* are located on the back of the
front seats.
Storage packet
*
(Not released at this time)
For your comfort, there are:
>the rear center armrest with the pull-
out cup/can holder and a clip for a
trash bag,
>two flip-out sockets on the rear cen-
ter console,
>an eyeglass storage compartment
* in
the center console in front over the
ashtray.
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Coin holder, cup holder>A coin holder and two cup holders
are provided in the center console.460us251
Hands-free systemIn vehicles with a telephone prep
* or
communications package
*, the trim
piece for the hands-free microphone is
located in the headliner near the interior
lamp.
For additional information concerning
the cellular phone, please refer to the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
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Ashtray, front
* Cigarette lighter
*
To openPress briefly in direction indicated by
arrow.
To extinguish a cigarette, tap off the ash
and gently press the tip into the funnel.462us030
To emptyOpen the lid and press down (arrow):
You can now pull the ashtray upward
for removal.
On vehicles equipped for non-smok-
ers, the insert is removed in the same
way.462us031
Press in. Remove as soon as the lighter
jumps back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains operational
when the ignition key has been removed.
For this reason, children should never
be left in the car unattended. flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., up
to a rating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.
Avoid damaging the socket due to insert-
ing plugs of different shapes or sizes.
On vehicles equipped for non-smokers,
the socket is provided at the same location.462us032

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Ashtray, rear
* Clothes hooks
To openPush the cover open.To emptyPress on the edge of the raised cover in
the opening direction (arrow). You can
now pull the ashtray upward for re-
moval.
On vehicles equipped for non-smokers,
the insert is removed in the same way.460de104
Press on the upper edge to fold it up.
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Through-loading facility The rear backrest is divided into two
sections, one-third and two-thirds of
the seat respectively. For carrying
longer objects, you can fold down either
section of the backrest separately.
To unlock, pull the lever corresponding
to the section (arrow).460de154
The rear backrest section will move for-
ward slightly when it is unlocked. Reach
into the gap and pull the backrest down.
When you close the backrest, be
sure that the retainer engages cor-
rectly. If it is not correctly engaged,
transported cargo could enter the pas-
senger compartment from the luggage
compartment during brake applications
or evasive maneuvers and endanger the
vehicle occupants.<462de240
The fittings at the corners of the lug-
gage compartment provide you with a
convenient means of attaching luggage
nets
* and flexible straps for securing
suitcases and luggage.
Refer also to "Cargo loading" on
page 100.

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Ski bag
*
The ski bag allows the safe and clean
transport of four pairs of skis or two
snowboards.
The length of the ski bag and the addi-
tional space provided in the luggage
compartment make it possible to carry
skis with a length of up to 6.8 feet
(2.1 meters). The ski bag can only
accommodate two pairs of skis with a
length of 6.8 feet (2.1 meters), because
of the tapered shape of the bag.
Loading1 Pull down the center armrest. Loosen
the trim from the upper Velcro fas-
tener and place it on the armrest
2 Press button 1 downward and swing
the cover forward
3 Press knob 2: The cover in the lug-
gage compartment is unlocked
4 Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper provides conve-
nient access to the stored items, and
can also be left open to promote dry-
ing.394de119
Secure the skis or other objects in
the bag by tightening the strap at
the buckle.<
Please ensure that the skis are clean
before loading them into the bag.
Take care to avoid damage from sharp
edges.
To store the ski bag, perform the above
steps in reverse sequence.
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Cargo loadingStowing cargo If you are transporting a load in your
BMW:
>Load heavy cargo as far forward as
possible – directly behind the back-
rests or the luggage compartment
partition – and as low as possible
>Cover sharp edges and corners
>Do not pile objects higher than the
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>When transporting heavy cargo while
the rear seat is unoccupied, secure
each of the outside safety belts in the
opposite lock (refer to the illustration).460de185
Securing the load >For small, light items, use the rubber-
lined non-skid side of the floor mat
or secure with a luggage compart-
ment net
* or elastic straps (refer to
page 41)
>For large, heavy pieces, see your
BMW center for load-securing de-
vices
*. Lashing eyes (arrow) are pro-
vided at the corners of the luggage
compartment for attaching these
load-securing devices
>Comply with the information en-
closed with the load-securing de-
vices.
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Cargo loading Roof-mounted luggage rack
*
Always position and secure the
load correctly, otherwise it can en-
danger the passengers in the event of
braking or swerving.
Do not exceed the permissible gross
weight and axle load (refer to page 172),
otherwise the vehicle's operating safety
is no longer assured and you are in vio-
lation of the law.
Do not stow heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment without first
securing them. Otherwise they would
be thrown around during braking and
evasive maneuvers and endanger the
occupants.<
AnchorsAccess to the anchors:
To open the cover (arrow) please use
the tool included with the luggage sys-
tem.
A special luggage system is available as
an option for your BMW. Please comply
with the precautions included with the
installation instructions.
Because roof racks raise the center
of gravity of the car when loaded, they
exercise a major effect on its handling
and steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof weight,
the approved gross vehicle weight or
the axle weights when loading the rack.
You will find the specifications under
"Technical Data" on page 172.462de271
Make sure that the load is not too heavy,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first
(on the bottom). Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
luggage compartment lid.
Secure the roof luggage correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or
being lost during driving (danger to fol-
lowing traffic).
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden ac-
celeration or braking. Do not corner at
high speeds.
The roof load increases the aerody-
namic resistance. Increased fuel con-
sumption and additional strain on the
vehicle's body result from this.

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