2001 BMW 325Ci CONVERTIBLE technical data

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
165n
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit166
Windshield wiper blades166
Lamps and bulbs166
Changing a wheel173
Battery176
Fuses179
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter180
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door180
Convertible top181
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting183
Towing the vehicle184
Repairs

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
187n
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Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC)188
Airbags189
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)189
Radio reception190
Safety belt tensioner190
Interior rearview mirror
with automatic dimming
feature191
Rain sensor191
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)192
Self-diagnostics192
Rollover protection system193
Xenon lamps193
Technol-

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
195n
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Engine data196
Dimensions197
Weights198
Capacities199
Electrical system200
Drive belts200
Data

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
203n
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Everything from A to Z204
Owner service procedures210
Index

Everything from A to Z
205n
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upholstery155
vinyl upholstery154
wool velour155
Cargo
loading114
securing114
Caring for the vehicle's
finish153
Cassette operation, refer
also to the Radio Owner's
Manual
Catalytic converter121
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)21,123
CD operation, refer also to
the Radio Owner's Manual
Cellular phone111,129
refer to also the separate
Owner's Manual
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp171
Center armrest110
Central locking system34
button38
Changing a tire173
Changing a wheel173
Check Control83
Child restraints64
Child restraint
systems61,64
Child seat security65
Child's seat61,64
Cigarette lighter112 Cleaning headlamps78
Cleaning windshield77
Clock84
Cockpit16
Code, refer to the radio
Owner's Manual
Coin box, cup holder111
Combination switch76
Compression196
Computer83
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Configure settings59
Consumption85
Contents10
Convertible top45
cleaning and care157
closing following an
electrical malfunction181
compartment panel41
convenience operation34
electrical fault181
emergency closure181
Coolant127,147,199
antifreeze127
Cooling system199
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)21,123
Cruise control79
Cruising range85
Curb weight198
Current check indicator20
D
Data
dimensions197
engine196
technical196
weights198
Daytime-driving lamp
switch93
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)124
Deep water121
Defrost setting100,105
Defrostable rear
window98,106
Defrosting the
windows100,105
Digital clock84
Dimensions197
Dipstick145
Disc brakes125
Displacement196
Display lighting93
Displays18
Disposal
batteries178
engine oil147
Distance warning87
Diversity Antenna190
Door key32
Door locks, care127 Doors
emergency operation34
remote control35
unlocking and locking34
DOT Quality Grades133
Draft-free
ventilation99,106
Drive belts200
Driving hints121
Driving in winter127
Driving lamps93
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)22,88,189
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)124
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)22,88,189
E
Electric power windows44
Electrical accessories,
failure179
Electrical system200
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer33
Elements of operation16
Emergency closure181
Emergency operation
convertible top181
doors34
fuel filler door180
Energy Control81

Everything from A to Z
207n
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Interlock69
Intermittent mode, wiper
system76 J
Jack173
Jump-starting183 K
Key Memory59
Keys32
with remote control32 L
Lamps and bulbs166
LAMPS ON warning93
Lashing eyes115
LATCH attachment of the
child seat64
Leather care155
Length197
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement171
Light-alloy wheels137
Lighter112
Loads, securing114
Load-securing devices115
Low beam headlamps93
bulb replacement167
Lug bolts174 Luggage
compartment40,41
capacity198
emergency release39
floor panel40
lid39
lighting39
lock separately39
remote control36
Luggage compartment
lamps, bulb
replacement172
Luggage rack116
Lumbar support55
M
M+S tires136
Maintenance82,150
Malfunction displays83
Manual convertible top,
operating45
Manual transmission72
Manually controlled
recirculated-air105
Memory57
MFL (Multi-function steering
wheel)24
Microfilter99,180
Mirror memory57
Mirrors57
Mobile phones129 Modifications,
technical6,161
Motion sensor, interior43
Mounting child safety
seat64
Mounting the roof
carrier130
Multi-function steering
wheel (MFL)24
N
Navigation system, refer to
the radio Owner's Manual O
OBD interface socket162
Odometer81
Oil
additives145
capacity199
consumption145
dipstick145
quality146
specifications146
viscosity146
Oil change intervals, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models)/Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models) Oil filter change199
Oil level
check145
indicator lamp20
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp20
OILSERVICE82
Onboard tool kit166
Opening and closing
from the inside38
from the outside34
Operating the convertible
top manually in the event
of an electrical
malfunction181
Outside temperature
display84
P
Paint blemishes152
Paint, care152
Paintwork
minor repairs153
waxing153
Park Distance Control
(PDC)87
Parking brake71
Parking help87
Parking lamps94
Parking, winter128

Everything from A to ZPDC (Park Distance
Control)87
Performance196
Phone, mobile129
Pocket flashlight107
Pollen99,106
Power steering129
Power windows44
convenience operation34
Pressure monitoring,
tires91,192
Pressure, tires27,132 Q
Quality Grades133 R
Radiator199
Radio
reception129,190
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Radio Data System
(RDS)190
Rain sensor77,191
RDC (Tire Pressure
Control)91,192
RDS (Radio Data
System)190
Rear lamps169
Rear window
defroster78,98,106
Rear-entry assist55 Rearview mirror57
Recirculated air mode98
Reclining seat52
Refueling26
Remote control35
Remove condensation,
windows105
Replacement keys32
Reporting safety defects7
Restraint system61,64
Reverse17,72
Rollover protection
system67,68,193
Roof load capacity198
Roof-mounted luggage
rack116
Rubber seals and
components127
S
Safety belt tensioner190
Safety belts60
Safety buttons38
Safety defects, reporting7
Seat adjustment52
Seat heating107
Seat memory57
Seat-integrated safety
belts55
Seats52
Securing cargo114
Securing loads114 Selector lever, automatic
transmission73
Self-defrosting mirrors57
Self-diagnostics192
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet150
Service Interval
Display82,150
Shiftlock73
Side airbags61
Side impact Head Protection
System61
Side lamps93
bulb replacement168
Sitting properly with
airbag62
Ski bag113
Skid control128
Slippery roads127
Snow
chains127,136,137
Socket112
for flashlight112
for power supplies112
for vacuum cleaner112
Spare key32
Spare tire173
Spark plugs200
Speaker111
Specifications, fuel27
Speed, average86
Speedometer18
Sports seat54 Starting
problems121,183
Starting the engine69
Steel wheels137
Steering129
Steering lock69
Steering wheel57
adjusting57
Steptronic73
Stopping the vehicle70
Storage compartments110
Storage facilities110
Storing your vehicle160
Stroke196
Summer tires135
Sun visors58
Switching off the engine70
Symbols4,177
Synthetic oils146
T
Tachometer81
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement169
Tank capacity199
Tank cover
unlock in case of electrical
fault180
Technical data196
Technical
modifications6,161
Telephone hookup111