2000 BMW 328Ci COUPE sunroof

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Sliding/tilt sunroof
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Safety featureIf the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters
resistance at a point roughly past the
middle of its travel when it is closing,
the closing cycle is interrupted and the
sunroof will open again slightly.
In spite of this safety feature,
always make sure that the sun-
roof's path is clear. Otherwise in some
cases (e. g. with thin objects) proper
contact with the contact strip is not en-
sured.
You can disable this safety feature by
pressing the switch beyond the resis-
tance point and holding it.<
Power loss or malfunctionIn the event of an electrical system mal-
function, the sliding/tilt sunroof can be
manually operated. Refer to page 155.

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Cargo loading Roof-mounted luggage rack
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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.

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit140
Windshield wiper blades140
Lamps and bulbs140
Remote control147
Changing tires148
Battery151
Fuses153
Microfilter154
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door155
Sliding/tilt sunroof155
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting156
Towing the vehicle157

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Manual release Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol
(arrow) on the right trim panel of the
luggage compartment. 460de178
Manual operation 1 Remove the interior lamp (refer to
page 145), reach into the opening
and push out the panel
2 Turn the sunroof's steel crank with
the Allen key from the onboard tool
kit (refer to page 140) in the desired
direction.460de183
Fuel filler door Sliding/tilt sunroof
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Self-diagnostics All of the important electrical and elec-
tronic systems in the vehicle are tested
regularly and automatically – the driver
does not have to perform any extra op-
erations or adjustments.
The indicator lamps also come on briefly
after the ignition has been turned on.
While you are driving, the functional
status of the actuator motors (for the
windshield wipers, power windows,
seats, sunroof, etc.) is constantly ana-
lyzed by current measurements in their
relays. 462de258
In the same manner, the electrical resis-
tance of the airbag ignition generators
and all of the remaining airbag compo-
nents is measured at all times. Any fault
in this system would be detected imme-
diately by a current fluctuation that
would necessarily accompany it. The
fault would be indicated immediately by
the airbag warning lamp.
Even after you shut off the engine, the
overall functional status of your vehicle
is monitored. For example, all of the
flaps of the heating and ventilation sys-
tem travel to the nearest limit position.
This action ensures that the system will
be able to provide defrosting, regard-
less of other circumstances (if a mal-
function in the heating or ventilation
system should occur during the night
while the vehicle is parked, for in-
stance).
A calibration cycle runs every tenth time
the engine is shut off. During this cycle,
the actuator motors of all the heating
and ventilation flaps travel to their limit
stops in both directions. The limit posi-
tions and the return travel paths are
checked in this manner in order to en-
sure that appropriate adjustments for
the operating elements can be made at
any time.You will hear the sounds of the air flaps
as the heater/ventilation system carries
out its self-diagnostic functions after
the ignition is shut off. All of the other
self-diagnostics functions operate si-
lently in the background.
Any faults detected during these self-
diagnostics can be read out by your
authorized BMW center during the next
regularly-scheduled maintenance and
corrected with a minimum of time.

Everything from A to ZService and Warranty
Information Booklet 129
Service Interval
Display 76, 129
Shiftlock 66
Side airbags 57
Side impact Head Protection
System 57
Ski bag 99
Sliding 111
Sliding/tilt sunroof 45
closing after electrical
fault 155
ease of use actuation 34
remote control 35
Slippery roads 110
Snow chains 110, 117
Space-saver spare tire 148
Spare key 32
Spare key with radio remote
control 32
Spare tire 148
Spark plugs 174
Special oils 124
Speed control 72
Speedometer 18
Sports Seat 49
Start 62
Starting problems 105, 156
Steel wheels 117
Steering 112
Steering wheel lock 62Steptronic 66
Stopping the vehicle 63
Storage shelf 95
Stroke 170
Summer tires 115
Sun roller blind 93
Sun visors 52
Switching off the engine 63
Symbols 4, 151
TTachometer 74
Tail lamps 143
bulb replacement 143
Tank capacity 173
Tank cover
unlock in case of electrical
fault 155
Technical data 170
Technical
modifications 6, 136
Telephone prep 95
Telephone, please refer to
the manufacturer's
operating instructions
Temperature display
outside temperature 78
Temperature gauge
engine coolant 75
Temperature
stratification 92
Third brake lamp 145Through-loading facility 98
Tilt alarm 36
Tilt sensor alarm
system 36, 43
Tire codes 115
Tire damages 113
Tire inflation
pressure 27, 113
Tire Pressure Control
(RDC) 82, 164
Tire pressure
monitoring 82, 164
Tire replacement 114
Tire specifications 117
Tire tread 113
Tools 140
Top off washer fluid
reservoir 122
Top off windshield washer
fluid reservoir 122
Torque 170
Tow fittings 157
Tow starting 157
Towing 157
Track 171
Trailer loads 172
Transmission 65
Tread depth, tires 113
Trip odometer 74
Trunk 39
capacity 172
locking separately 39Trunk lamps
bulb replacement 146
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid 39
Turn signal 23
bulb replacement 142
Turn signals 69
Turning radius 171
Two-way radios 112
UUsed batteries 153VVacuum cleaner,
connecting 96
Vanity mirror 52
bulb replacement 146
Vehicle
engage 62
Vehicle battery 151, 174
Vehicle care
exterior 131
interior 132
Vehicle identification 128
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 128
Vehicle immobilizer 33
Vehicle painting 131
Vehicle removal from
service 136
Vehicle weight 172

Owner service procedures from A to ZAActivated charcoal filter,
changing 154
Add brake fluid 127
Add coolant 126
Add engine coolant 126
Adjust washer nozzles 122
Avoiding a false alarm 43
Avoiding unwanted
alarm 43BBackup lamps
bulb replacement 143
Battery
add distilled water 152
charging 153
Brake lamps
bulb replacement 143
Brakes, brake faults 109CChanging tires 148
Check air pressure 27
Check Control 77
Check engine oil level 123
Check oil level 123
DDefrost windshields 91
Difficult steering 112
Doors
emergency actuation 34EElectrical accessories,
failure 153
Electrical failure
fuel filler door 155
Electrical fault
sliding/tilt sunroof 155
Emergency actuation
doors 34
Emergency closing
sliding/tilt sunroof 155
Emergency release
fuel filler door 155
Engine oil
add 123
quality 124
specifications 124
viscosity 124FFailure messages 77
Fault displays 77
First aid 25
First aid kit 25Fittings, towing 157
Flat tire 148
Fog lamps
bulb replacement 143
Footwell lamps
bulb replacement 146
Fuel filler door
manual release after
electrical fault 155
Fuses, replacing 153
GGlove compartment lamp
bulb replacement 146HHazard warning flashers 25
Hazard warning triangle 25
Headlamp cover, care 141
High beams, bulb
replacement 141IIndicator lamps 20
Inflated pressure 27
Interior lamps
bulb replacement 145JJack 148
LLicense plate light
bulb replacement 145
Low beams, bulb
replacement 141
Luggage compartment
emergency release 39
Luggage compartment
lamps
bulb replacement 146
Luggage compartment lid
emergency release 39MMaintenance 129
Malfunction displays 77
Microfilter, changing 154NNew transmitter, radio
remote control 147OOil
quality 124
specifications 124
viscosity 124
Onboard tool kit 140

Owner service procedures from A to Z
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PParking lamps
bulb replacement 142
Pressure, tires 27RRadio remote control
new transmitter 147
Release the hood 119
Remove condensation from
windshields 91
Replace bulbs 140
Replace windshield wiper
blades 140
Replenish washer
reservoir 122
Replenish windshield
washer 122
Return used batteries 153SSliding/tilt sunroof
closing after electrical
fault 155
Space-saver tire 148
Spare tire 148
Starting problems 63, 105
Switching off the interior
motion sensor 43
Switching off the tilt sensor
alarm system 43
TTail lamps
bulb replacement 143
Tire damage 113
Tools 140
Tow fittings 157
Tow starting 157
Towing 157
Turn signal
bulb replacement 142UUse anti-freeze 126
radiator 126VVanity mirror
bulb replacement 146WWarning lamps 20
Warning messages 77
Washer fluid
replenish 122
Wheel lug wrench 148
Working in the engine
compartment 119