2001 BMW 330Ci CONVERTIBLE fuel

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
165n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
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

180n
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filter Fuel filler door1 Open the hood.
2 Loosen the three fasteners (arrows)
with a f-turn.
3 Remove the filter cover. 460de156
4 Remove the filter by pulling toward
the front and install a new one.
5 Position the filter cover and secure it
with the three fasteners.460de157
Manual release Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol
(arrow) on the right trim panel of the
luggage compartment. 46cde041

196n
BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in (cmm) 152.2 (2,494)
6181.8 (2,979)
6
Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm184 (135)
6,000225 (165)
5,900
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb-ft (Nm)
rpm175 (237)
3,500214 (290)
3,500
Compression ratioe
10.5 10.2
Stroke
Borein (mm)
in (mm)2.95 (75)
3.31 (84)3.53 (89.6)
3.31 (84)
Fuel-injection system Digital-electronic engine-management system
Engine data

198n
Weights
BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)3,560 (1,615)
3,627 (1,645)3,627 (1,645)
3,704 (1,680)
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)4,442 (2,015)
4,509 (2,045)4,508 (2,045)
4,586 (2,080)
Approved front axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,072 (940) 2,094 (950)
Approved rear axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,546 (1,155) 2,602 (1,180)
Approved roof weight for the hardtop lbs. (kg) 165 (75) 165 (75)
Luggage compartment capacity
with the convertible top compartment raisedcu ft (l)
cu ft (l)9.2 (260)
10.6 (300)9.2 (260)
10.6 (300)
Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight may not be exceeded.

199n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 16.6 (approx. 63)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8)Fuel specification: page 27
Windshield/headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3) Specifications: page 144
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts (liters) approx. 8.9 (approx. 8.4) Specifications: page 147
Engine oil filter change quarts (liters) approx. 6.9 (approx. 6.5) BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications: page 146
Manual and automatic transmission, transfer box
and differentialÐ Lifetime fluid, no fluid
change required

Everything from A to Z
205n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
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 ZEngine
compartment142,143
Engine coolant147,199
Engine data196
Engine oil145
adding145
capacity199
consumption145
disposal147
level check145
pressure20
quality146
specifications146
viscosity146
Engine speed196
Engine, starting69
Engine, switching off70
Enlarging the luggage
compartment41
Enter the rear55
Entry to the rear55
Exterior mirrors57
Eyelets, towing184 F
Failure messages83
Fault, ABS123
Filler cap cover26
Filling capacities199
Filling the washer
reservoir199
First-aid kit25 Fittings, towing and tow
starting184
Flashlight107
Flat tire132,173
Fog lamps94
bulb replacement169
Follow-Me-Home lamps93
Footbrake125
Footwell lamps94
bulb replacement172
Front seat adjusting52
Frost protection,
radiator147
Fuel27
consumption85
gauge82
preparation196
quality27
reserve indicator85
specifications27
tank capacity199
Fuel filler door
unlock in case of electrical
fault180
Functional status of
electrical and electronic
systems192
Fuses179
replacing179
G
Garage-door opener108
Gasoline27
Gasoline gauge82
Glove compartment107
Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement172
Gross vehicle weight198 H
Handbrake71
Handsfree system111
Hazard warning flashers25
Hazard warning triangle25
Head restraints53
Headlamp cover,
care151,167
Headlamp flasher76,94
Headlamp washer
system78,144,199
Heated seats107
Heating, rapid100
Heavy loads114
Height197
High beams23,76,94
bulb replacement167
High Performance Synthetic
Oils146
High-mount brake lamp171
Hood, release140
Horn17 Hubcap174
Hydraulic Brake assistant,
refer to DBC
I
Ice warning85
Identification, tires135
Ignition key32
Ignition lock69
Imprint4
Indicator lamps20
Inflation pressure27,132
monitoring91,192
INSPECTION82
Instrument cluster18
Instrument panel16,18
lighting93
Interaxle tire rotation134
Interface socket for Onboard
Diagnostics162
Interference
cellular phones129
Interior lamps36,94
bulb replacement171
remote control36
Interior motion
sensor36,43
Interior rearview mirror58
automatic dimming
feature58,191

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