2001 BMW 330Ci CONVERTIBLE Engine
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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
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Everything from A to Z
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) 22,122
Accessories 6
Activated-charcoal filter 106,180
Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) 73,188
Adding engine oil 145
Adding washer fluid 144,199
Adjusting backrest 52
Adjusting headrests 53
Adjusting the steering wheel 57
Adjusting the temperature 98,104
Adjusting thigh support 54
Air conditioner 96
Air distribution 98,104
Air nozzles 96,102
Air outlets 96,102
ventilation 96,102
Air pressure, tires 27,132
Air supply 98,105
Airbags 21,61 ,159 ,189
sitting properly with 62
Alarm system 42
Antenna 129
Antenna, Diversity 190 Antifreeze
147
radiator 127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 22,122
Anti-theft alarm system 42
Aquaplaning 121,132
Armrest 110
ASC+T (Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction) 22,88
Ashtray front 111
rear 112
ATC (Adaptive Transmission Control) 73,188
Attach vacuum cleaner 112
AUC (Automatic recirculated-air
control) 105
Automatic car washes 151
Automatic climate control 102
remove window
condensation 105
Automatic cruise control 79
Automatic dimming, interior rearview mirror 58
Automatic recirculated-air control (AUC) 105
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction
(ASC+T) 22,88 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 21,73
Automatic windshield washer 77
Average consumption 85
Average speed 86
Avoiding unwanted alarm 43
Axle loads 198
B
Backrest adjusting 52
locking 21,55
releasing 55
Backup lamps 72
bulb replacement 169
Battery 176,200
capacity 200
charge current 20,176
charging 178
discharged 183
removal and
installation 178
Belts 60
Beverage holder 111
Blower 98,105
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oils 146
BMW Maintenance System 150 BMW sports seat
54
Bore 196
Brake fluid 148
Brake hydraulic system 20
Brake lamps, bulb replacement 169
Brake pads 22,126
Brake system 126
Brakes 125
malfunctions 126
Break-in procedures 120
Bulb replacement 166
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 161
Capacities 199
Car Memory 59
Car radio 129
reception 129,190
refer also to the Radio
Owner's Manual
Car washes 151
Care convertible top 157
exterior 152
interior 154
leather upholstery 155
rubber seals and
components 127
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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
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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
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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
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Temperature
adjusting98,104
layering99,106
Temperature display
outside temperature84
Thigh support, adjusting54
Third brake lamp171
Tilt sensor alarm
system36,43
remote control36
Tire changing173
Tire codes135
Tire condition27,132
Tire damage132
Tire inflation
pressure27,132
Tire pressure
monitoring91,192
Tire Pressure Control
(RDC)91,192
Tire Quality Grading133
Tire replacement133,134
Tire rotation134
Tire specifications137
Tire tread132
Tools166
Torque196
Towing eyelets184
Towing the vehicle184
Track197
Traction Control System,
refer to DSC88 Transmission72
Transmitter key32
Transporting children
safely64
Tread depth, tires132
Tread wear indicator132
Trip odometer81
Trunk, refer to luggage
compartment39
Turn signal indicator23,76
bulb replacement168
Turning radius197
Two-way radios129
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading133
Used batteries,
disposal178 V
Vacuum cleaner,
connecting112
V-belts200
Vehicle battery176,200
Vehicle care
exterior152
interior154
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)149
Vehicle immobilizer33 Vehicle painting152
Vehicle start69
Vehicle storage160
Vehicle vacuum cleaner,
attaching112
Vehicle weight198
Ventilation96,99,102
draft-free99,106
Vinyl upholstery, care154
W
Warning flashers25
Warning lamps20
Warning messages83
Warning triangle25
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet150
Washer fluids144,199
Washer nozzles144
Washer reservoir, filling144
Washer system76
Washing your vehicle151
Water on roadways121
Waxing, paintwork153
Wear indicator in the
tires132
Weights198
Wheel changing173
Wheel lug wrench173
Wheel rims135
Wheel specifications137
Wheelbase197 Wheels and tires135,137
Width197
Windows
convenience operation34
remote control35
remove
condensation105
Windshield washer,
automatic77
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment144
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling144,199
Windshield wiper76
blade replacement166
Winter operation127
Winter tires135,136
Wiper blade,
replacement166
Wiper system76
Work in the engine
compartment140
X
Xenon lamps167,193
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Owner service procedures
A
Activated-charcoal filter 180
Adding brake fluid 148
Adding engine coolant 148
Adding engine oil 145
Air pressure, checking 27
Antifreeze 147
Avoiding unwanted alarm 43
B
Backup lamps, bulb replacement 169
Battery add distilled water 177
charging 178
Brake faults 126
Brake fluid, adding 148
Brake lamps, bulb replacement 169
Brakes, brake faults 126
C
Changing a tire 173
Changing a wheel 173
Changing the
microfilter 180 Checking air pressure
27
Checking engine oil level 145
D
Defrost setting 100,105
Defrosting the windows 100,105
Difficult steering 129
Doors, emergency actuation 34
E
Electrical accessories, failure 179
Emergency operation convertible top 181
doors 34
fuel filler door 180
Engine coolant, adding 148
Engine oil add 145
level checking 145
quality 146
specifications 146
viscosity 146
Eyelets, towing 184
F
False alarm, avoiding 43
First-aid kit 25
Flat tire 173
Fog lamps, bulb replacement 169
Footwell lamps, bulb replacement 172
Fuel filler door manual release after
electrical fault 180
Fuses, replacing 179
G
Glove compartment lamp, bulb replacement 172
H
Hazard warning flashers 25
Hazard warning triangle 25
Headlamp cover, care 167
High beam headlamps, bulb replacement 167
Hood release 140
I
Indicator lamps 20
Inflation pressures 27,132 Interior lamps, bulb
replacement 171
Interior motion sensor, switching off 43
J
Jack 173
L
License plate lamp, bulb replacement 171
Low beam headlamps, bulb replacement 167
Luggage compartment emergency release 39
Luggage compartment lamps, bulb
replacement 172
Luggage compartment lid emergency release 39
M
Maintenance 150
Microfilter, changing 180
Motion sensor, switching off 43
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O
Oil
level145
quality146
specifications146
viscosity146
Onboard tool kit166 P
Parking lamps, bulb
replacement168
Pressure, tires27 R
Rear lamps169
Releasing the fuel filler door
following an electrical
malfunction180
Releasing the hood140
Removing condensation
from the
windows100,105
Replacement key32
Replacing bulbs166
Replacing windshield wiper
blades166
Return used batteries178
Rotating the tires173
S
Space-saver spare tire173
Spare key32
Spare tire173
Starting problems70,121
Switching off the tilt sensor
alarm system43 T
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement169
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement169
Tilt alarm, switching off43
Tire damage132
Tires, changing27,173
Tools166
Towing eyelets184
Towing the vehicle184
Turn signal indicator
bulb replacement168 U
Use of antifreeze,
radiator148
W
Warning lamps20
Washer fluid, adding144
Washer nozzles,
adjusting144
Washer reservoir, filling144
Wheel lug wrench173
Wheel, changing173
Windows,
defrosting100,105
Windshield washer,
filling144
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing166
Work in the engine
compartment140