2001 BMW 325Ci CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

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Approved wheel and tire specifications Tire specifications Steel wheel Light-alloy wheel
BMW 325Ci
All season tires
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 7Jx16 7Jx16
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load 7Jx17 7Jx17
Summer tires
205/55 R 16 91 V
225/50 R 16 92 W
225/50 ZR 16Ð 7Jx16
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load Ð 7Jx17
225/45 R 17 91 W Ð 8Jx17
Front: 225/45 ZR 17
Rear: 245/40 ZR 17Ð
Ð7.5Jx17
8.5Jx17
Winter tires
205/55 R 16 91 Q M + S
225/50 R 16 92 Q M + S7Jx16 7Jx16
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load 7Jx17 7Jx17
225/45 R 17 91 Q M + S Ð 8Jx17
Space-saver spare tire
T 115/90 R 16 92 M 3.0Bx16 Ð
T 125/90 R 16 98 M 3.5Bx16 Ð
T 125/80 R 17 99 M 3.5Bx17 Ð
Observe the specifications for tires and wheels in the vehicle documents.
If sizes not approved by the manufacturer are mounted, an entry in the
vehicle documents may be necessary.
Light-alloy wheels are the only wheels
permissible for summer tires.Snow chains
** * *
You cannot mount snow chains with the
following tires:
225/50 R 16 92 W
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
225/50 ZR 16
225/45 R 17 91 W
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
225/40 ZR 17Mixed tiresFor details concerning tire makes for
mixed tires, refer to the vehicle docu-
ments.

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Approved wheel and tire specificationsTire specifications Steel wheel Light-alloy wheel
BMW 330Ci
All season tires
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load 7Jx1717 7Jx17
Summer tires
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load Ð 7Jx17
225/45 R 17 91 W Ð 8Jx17
Front: 225/45 ZR 17
Rear: 245/40 ZR 17Ð
Ð7.5Jx17
8.5Jx17
Winter tires
205/50 R 17 93 Q/V M+S extra load 7Jx17 7Jx17
225/45 R 17 91 Q M + S Ð 8Jx17
Space-saver spare tire
T 125/80 R 17 99 M 3.5Bx17 Ð
Observe the specifications for tires and wheels in the vehicle's documents.
If you install tire sizes not approved by the manufacturer, an entry in the
vehicle documents may be necessary.
Light-alloy wheels are the only wheels
permissible for summer tires.Snow chainsYou cannot mount snow chains with the
following tires:
225/45 R 17 91 W
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
245/40 ZR 17Mixed tiresFor details concerning tire makes for
mixed tires, refer to the vehicle docu-
ments.

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Do not work on your vehicle with-
out appropriate skills. Always
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down before working in the engine
compartment. Always disconnect the
battery before working on any electrical
systems or equipment. Comply with all
applicable instructions and warnings.
Failure to work in an informed, profes-
sional manner when servicing compo-
nents and materials constitutes a safety
hazard for vehicle occupants and other
road users. If you are not familiar with
the guidelines, please have the opera-
tions performed by your BMW center.<
To unlock Pull the lever located under the left-
hand side of the instrument panel. 460us012
To openPull the release handle and open the
hood.462de269
Hood

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HoodTo closeAllow the hood to fall from a height
of about 12 in (30 cm) so that it audibly
engages.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the hood is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures. If it is determined that the
hood is not completely closed while
driving, stop immediately and close
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Engine compartment Ð BMW 325Ci, 330Ci
462us055

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Engine compartment Ð BMW 325Ci, 330Ci1 Brake fluid reservoir148
2 Dipstick for the engine oil145
3 Coolant expansion tank147
4 Engine oil filler neck145
5 Reservoir for headlamp
* and
windshield washer system144
6 Auxiliary terminal for jump
starting183

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Washer fluids Washer nozzlesHeadlamp
* and windshield
washer system
Capacity: approx. 5.6 US quarts
(5.3 liters).
Fill with water and Ð if required Ð with a
washer antifreeze (according to manu-
facturer's recommendations).
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.< 462de243
Antifreeze for the washer systems
is flammable. For this reason,
keep it away from sources of flame and
store it in its original container. Store it
so that it is inaccessible to children.
Comply with the instructions on the
containers.<
Windshield washer The spray from the nozzles should be
directed so as to ensure effective
cleaning, even at high speeds. Use a
needle to adjust the nozzles as
required, or have them adjusted by your
BMW center.Headlamp washer system
*
Have this system adjusted by your
BMW center as required.