2000 BMW 328Ci COUPE heater

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Mirrors Exterior mirrors1 Switch for 4-way adjustment
2 Selection switch for changing
between mirrors.462us016
You can also adjust the mirrors manu-
ally by pressing against the outer edges
of their lenses.
The mirror on the passenger's
side features a lens with a more
convex surface than the mirror installed
on the driver's side. When estimating
the distance between yourself and
other traffic, bear in mind that the ob-
jects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Estimations of the
distance to following traffic should
therefore not be regarded as precise. with the ignition key in position 2.
Inside rearview mirror To reduce glare from behind when driv-
ing at night, tilt the small lever forward.Lighted vanity mirror
*
Fold down the sun visor and slide the
cover panel to the side as required.
The mirror lamps come on in ignition
key position 1 or 2.Sun visorsThese can be folded down toward the
windshield or swiveled out against the
side windows.460de019

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Automatic climate controlTips for pleasant drivingUse the automatic system; switch on
AUTO-button 7. Select an interior tem-
perature that is comfortable for you
– we recommend 707 (226) as a
comfortable setting. When the outside
temperature is above 407 (+ 56), you
can also use the air conditioning system
(12). This system dries the air and pre-
vents condensation on the windows
(e.g. if persons are wearing damp cloth-
ing). Set the outlets (2) so that the air
flows past you and is not directed
straight at you. Set the rotary dial be-
tween the air outlets (2) for the upper
body to a medium position, since air
that is somewhat cooler promotes driv-
ing without fatigue.
Detailed setting options are described
for you in the following section.
You can make the settings of your
vehicle in such a manner that,
when you unlock the car with your per-
sonalized remote control, your own per-
sonalized setting of the automatic cli-
mate control is initiated.<
Automatic air distribution
The AUTO program assumes
the adjustment of the air distri-
bution and the air supply for you and in
addition adapts the temperature to
external influences (summer, winter) to
meet preferences you can specify. This
program maintains a comfortable in-car
climate regardless of the season. Select
an interior temperature that is comfort-
able for you – we recommend 707
(226). The temperature selected and
the word AUTO for the air supply
appear in display (10) (refer to the over-
view on page 88). Open the air outlets
for the upper body area. Switch on the
air conditioner in warm weather. The
maximum cooling capacity is achieved
when you set rotary dial (3) (refer to
page 92) to cold.
Individual air distribution
You can cancel the AUTO pro-
gram by selecting specific distri-
bution patterns to suit your own
individual requirements. You
can direct air to flow onto the windows
, toward the upper body , and into
the footwell .
Temperature
The figures in the display provide
a general indication of interior
temperature. We recommend 707
(226) as a comfortable setting, whether
the air conditioner is operating or not.
When you start the vehicle, the system
ensures that the selected temperature is
reached as quickly as possible. It then
maintains this temperature, regardless
of the season.
Set rotary dial 3 (refer to "Draft-free
ventilation" on page 92) to a medium
setting, since air that is somewhat
cooler promotes driving without fatigue.
You can use this setting for mixing air to
make minor comfort modifications.
The full, uncontrolled heater out-
put is available starting at an inte-
rior temperature setting of 907 (326).
At a setting of 607 (166), the full cool-
ing output is available when the air con-
ditioner is activated.<

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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.

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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 16.6 (approx. 63)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8)Fuel specification: Page 26
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system
*
quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3) For details: Page 122
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts (liters) approx. 8.9 (approx. 8.4) For details: Page 126
Engine oil and filter change quarts (liters) approx. 6.9 (approx. 6.5) BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications: Page 124
Manual transmission, automatic transmission
and differential– Lifetime fluid, no fluid change
required

Everything from A to ZGGasoline 26
Gasoline gauge 75
Glove compartment 94
Glove compartment lamp
bulb replacement 146
Grills 88
Gross weight 172HHandbrake 64
Hands-free system 95
Hazard warning system 25
Hazard warning triangle 25
Head restraint 48
Headlamp covers,
care 130, 141
Headlamp flasher 85
Headlamp washer
system 122, 173
Headlamp washers 71
Heated mirrors 52
Heated seats 93
Heater and ventilation 88
Heavy loads 100
Height 171
HiFi System – harman
kardon 94
High beams 23, 69, 85
bulb replacement 141
Hood release 119
Horn 17
Hubcap 149
IIce warning 78
Icy roads 78
Identification, tires 115
Ignition key 32
Ignition lock 62
Indicator lamps 20
Inflation pressure 27, 113
Inflation pressure
monitoring 82, 164
Inside rearview mirror,
automatically set for low-
beam lights 53
INSPECTION 76
Installing child restraint
system 61
Instrument cluster 18
Instrument lighting 84
Instrument panel lighting 84
Interaxle tire rotation 114
Interface socket 96
Interface socket for On-
Board-Diagnostics 137
Interference
cellular phones 112
Interior lamp 36, 85
bulb replacement 145
remote control 36
Interior mirror 52
automatic dim 163
Interior motion sensor 42
Interlock 62
Intermittent wipe 69
JJack 148
Jump-starting 156KKey 32
Key Memory 54LLamp switch 84
Lamps on warning 84
Lashing eyes 100
Leather care 134
Length 171
License plate lamp
bulb replacement 145
Light-alloy wheels 117
Lighter 96
Load-securing devices 100
Low beam headlamps 84
Low beams
bulb replacement 141
Low-beam light inside
rearview mirror 53
Lug bolts 149
Luggage compartment 39
capacity 172
emergency release 39
floor mat 41
floor panel 41
remote control 37Luggage compartment
lamps
bulb replacement 146
Luggage compartment
lid 39
emergency release 39
Luggage compartment
lighting 39
Luggage rack 101
Lumbar support 49
MM+S tires 116
Maintenance 76, 129
Malfunction displays 77
Manual transmission 65
Manually controlled
recirculated-air 91
Memory 51
MFL (Multi-function steering
wheel) 24
Microfilter 93, 154
Microphone 95
Mirror memory 51
Mirrors 52
Mobile phones 112
Modifications,
technical 6, 136
Multi-function steering wheel
(MFL) 24