2000 BMW 328Ci COUPE odometer

Contents

Overview
Controls and features

Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 20
Multi-function steering wheel 24
Hazard warning system 25
Warning triangle 25
First-aid kit 25
Refueling 26
Fuel specifications 26
Tire inflation pressure 27

Locks and security systems:

Keys32
Electronic vehicle immobilizer 33
Central locking system 34
Door locks – from outside 34
Using the key 34
Using the remote control 35
Door locks – from inside 38
Luggage compartment lid 39
Luggage compartment 41
Alarm system 42
Electric power windows 44
Sliding/tilt sunroof 45

Adjustments:

Seats47
Seat and mirror memory 50
Steering wheel 51
Mirrors 52
Car Memory, Key Memory 54

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts55
Child restraint systems 56
Airbags 57

Driving:

Steering/ignition lock 62
Starting the engine 62
Switching off the engine 63
Parking brake 64 Manual transmission
65
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 66
Turn signal/Headlamp flasher 69
Wiper/washer system/Rain sensor 69
Rear window defroster 71
Cruise control 72

Everything under control:

Odometer74
Tachometer 74
Energy control 74
Fuel gauge 75
Temperature gauge 75
Service Interval Display 76
Check Control 77
Clock 77
Onboard computer 77

Technology for safety and
convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC) 80
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 81
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 82

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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data

Instrument cluster

1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve75
2 Turn signal indicator23
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for

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Battery charge current20

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High beam23

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Engine oil pressure/
Engine oil level20, 22
5 Tachometer and
Energy control74
6 Engine coolant thermometer with
"Coolant temperature too
high" indicator75
7 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for

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Parking brake/
Brake hydraulic system/
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)20

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ABS22

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Brake pads22

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Tire Pressure Control
(RDC)

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20, 22

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Airbags21

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Please fasten safety belts21

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Cruise control

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23
8 Clock reset

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Clock77

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Service Interval 769 Program display for automatic
transmission

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68
Indicator lamp for automatic
transmission

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22, 68
10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)22
11 Indicator for

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Odometer74

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Trip odometer74

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Clock77

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Service Interval76
Indicator for onboard computer,
for operation via the turn signal lever,
refer to page 77:

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Clock

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Outside temperature

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Average fuel consumption

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Range

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Average speed
12 Indicator for Check Control77
13 Trip odometer, reset to zero7414 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for

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Fog lamps

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Add washer fluid22

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Coolant level23

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Electronic Engine Power
Control (EML)

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23

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Engine Management system22
You can display the outside tem-
perature and distance driven in
different units of measurement.

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Manual transmission65
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic66
Turn signal/Headlamp flasher69
Wiper/washer system/Rain
sensor69
Rear window defroster71
Cruise control72
Everything under control:
Odometer74
Tachometer74
Energy control74
Fuel gauge75
Temperature gauge75
Service Interval Display76
Check Control77
Clock77
Onboard computer77
Technology for safety and
convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)80
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)81
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)82Lamps:
Parking lamps/Headlamps84
Instrument panel rheostat84
High beams/Parking lamps85
Fog lamps85
Interior lamps85
Reading lamps86
Controlling the climate
for pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control88
Heated seats93
Roller sun blind93
Cabin convenience:
HiFi System94
Glove compartment94
Storage compartments95
Cellular phones95
Ashtray96
Cigarette lighter96
Clothes hooks97
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading facility98
Ski bag99
Cargo loading100
Roof-mounted luggage rack101

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1 Odometer You can activate the displays shown in
the illustration with the ignition key in
position 0 by pressing the button in the
instrument cluster (arrow).2 Trip odometerTo reset the trip odometer to zero,
press the button (arrow) with the igni-
tion key in position 1 or 2.462us005
Avoid engine speeds in the red warning
zone of the gauge.
To protect the engine, the engine man-
agement system automatically inter-
rupts the fuel supply in this range; the
resulting effect resembles that associ-
ated with a sudden loss of power.462us017
Indicates the current fuel consumption in
mpg (on Canadian models in l/100 km).
This instrument clearly shows whether
your current driving style is conducive to
economy and minimum exhaust emis-
sions.
The needle goes back to zero when the
car is stationary. 462us018
Odometer Tachometer Energy control

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Graphic display

The following information and/or condi-
tions are indicated using symbols, start-
ing with the ignition key position 2, until
the interference has been fixed:
1 Inspect the low-beam and high-beam
headlamps, as well as the side
marker lamps
2 Door open
3 Luggage compartment lid open
4 Check brake and taillamps.
After the completion of a trip and when
the driver's door is opened, an acousti-
cal signal is given for "Lamps on" if the
lamps have not been switched off.462de272
Mode selectionIn ignition key positions 1 and 2, you
can call up information from the on-
board computer using the button in the
turn signal lever. By pressing the button
briefly in the direction of the steering
column, you can call up a new function
for display.
The displays appear in the following
order:
Time, outside temperature, average fuel
consumption, cruising range, average
vehicle speed.
The function that was last selected will
be indicated when the ignition is
switched on.462de222
Set the clockIn ignition key position 1 and 2
To set ahead: Turn the button to the
right.
To set back: Turn the button to the left.
The adjustment speed will increase the
longer you continue to hold the button.
To change the display mode: Press the
knob briefly.
Every time you press the knob, the
clock display alternates between the
12-hour or 24-hour mode.
In ignition key position 0
The time is displayed for a few seconds
after you press the left button (refer to
"odometer", page 74).462us021
Check Control

Onboard computer

Everything from A to Z
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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
NNavigation system, refer to
the radio operating
instructions
Neckrest 48
New transmitter, radio
remote control 147
Non-smokers package 96
Nozzles 122OOBD connector 137
Obstruction protection 44
Odometer 74
Oil
filling capacity 173
quality 124
viscosity 124
Oil additives 123
Oil change intervals, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Oil consumption 123
Oil dipstick 123
Oil filter change 173
Oil level
check 123
indicator lamp 21
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp 20
Oil specifications 124
OILSERVICE 76Onboard computer 77
Onboard computer, refer to
the radio operating
instructions
Onboard tool kit 140
Opening and closing
from inside 38
from outside 34
Outlets, ventilation 88
Outside temperature
display 78
PPaint blemishes 131
Paint, care 131
Paintwork
minor repairs 132
waxing 132
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 80
Parking brake 64
Parking help 80
Parking lamps 84, 85
bulb replacement 142
Parking, winter 111
PDC (Park Distance
Control) 80
Performance 170
Pocket lamp 94
Pollen 93
Power steering 112
Power windows 44Preheat 62
Pressure monitoring,
tires 82, 164
Pressure, tires 27, 113
RRadiator 173
Radio Data System
(RDS) 162
Radio reception 112, 162
Radio remote control, new
transmitter 147
Radio, refer also to the radio
operating instructions
Rain sensor 70, 165
RDC (Tire Pressure
Control) 82, 164
RDS (Radio Data
System) 162
Reading lamps 86
Rear backrest, folding 98
Rear lamps 143
Rear window
defroster 71, 92
Rear-view mirror 52
Reclining seat 47
Refueling 26
Remote control 35
Removal of the vehicle from
service 136
Remove condensation,
windows 91Replenish washer fluid 122
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve control lamp 75
Restraint system 56, 60
Reverse 17, 65
Roller blind, sun
protection 93
Roof load 172
Roof luggage rack 101
Rubber parts 110
SSafety belt height
adjustment 55
Safety belt tensioner 162
Safety belts 55
safety belt height
adjustment 55
Safety buttons 38
Safety feature 44
Seat
electric power 50
mechanical 47
Seat adjustment 47
Seat heating 93
Seat memory 51
Securing cargo 100
Securing loads 100
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 66
Self-diagnostics 166

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