2001 BMW 330i TOURING Car care

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HiFi system Ð harman kardonSpecial acoustical effects are activated
or deactivated every time you press the
button.
When the system is activated, the
impression of a significantly larger
passenger compartment is created at
all seating areas, together with an
improvement of the stereo effect.
When reception is weak, the system
frequently switches between stereo
and mono operation. Switch off if this
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To open Pull the handle. The lamp comes on.To closingFold the door up.To lockLock with one of the master keys. A
master key can also be used for
unlocking.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition keys for valet parking
(refer to page 32), for instance, access
to the glove compartment is not
possible.<460de041
To prevent injury in the event of
a crash, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after use.<
Rechargeable flashlightThe flashlight is located on the left-
hand side of the glove compartment.
It features integral overload-protection
so it can be left in its holder continu-
ously.
Be sure that the flashlight is
switched off when it is inserted
into its holder. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to over-
charging and damage.<
HiFi system
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Storage compartments Cellular phone
*
Storage package
*
For your convenience, there are:
>Two flip-out sockets on the rear
center console (arrows).
>An eyeglasses compartment
* (not
shown in the illustration) in the front
center console above the ashtray.
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Additional storage areas are located
under both the cargo area and under
the spare wheel/space-saver tire panel.
Hands-free systemOn vehicles that are wired for a tele-
phone
*, the cover for the hands-free
microphone is located in the headliner
near the interior lamp.
For further information on the cellular
phone, refer to the separate Owner's
Manual.
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Ashtray, rear Power outlet To open Push the cover open.To emptyPress on the edge of the raised cover
in the opening direction (arrow). You
can now pull the ashtray upward for
removal.460de104
A flip-out socket (12 V) is located in the
luggage compartment.463us008

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Ski bag
*
The ski bag allows the safe and clean
transport of up to four pairs of standard
skis or up to two snowboards.
The length of the ski bag and the addi-
tional space provided in the luggage
compartment make it possible to carry
skis up to 6.8 feet long (2.1 0 meters).
Because of the tapered shape of the
bag, the ski bag can only accommodate
two pairs of skis that are 6.8 feet
(2.1 0 meters) long.
Loading1 Fold the center armrest outward.
Loosen the trim from the upper
Velcro¨ fastener and place it on the
armrest.
2 Press the button (arrow 1) from inside
the passenger compartment: the cover
panel will fall to the luggage compart-
ment floor.
3 Press the detent lever (arrow 2)
downward and fold the cover to the
front.
4 Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper provides conve-
nient access to the inside of the bag,
and can also be left open to promote
drying.
To store the ski bag, perform the above
steps in reverse sequence.463de048
Secure the skis or other objects in
the bag by tightening the strap
with the buckle.<
Please be sure that the skis are clean
before loading them into the bag. Be
careful to avoid damage from sharp
edges.
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Cargo areaRear backrest that can be folded
forwardReach into the recess and pull forward
(arrow).
The backrest of the rear seat is divided
into two portions, one-third and two-
thirds of the seat respectively. You can
fold either section of the backrest down
separately in order to increase the
capacity of the luggage compartment.
When you close the backrest, be
sure that the catch engages
securely. The red warning indicator
disappears into the recess.<392de161
Roll-up coverPull the roll-up cover out and hook it
into the brackets.
The cover will support light objects
such as items of clothing.
Never put any heavy or hard
objects onto the roll-up cover,
otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured during braking or in an accident.
Do not allow the cover to snap back,
since this could damage it.<392de162
Partition net
*
Pull the partition net out by the straps.
Hold the bar on both sides and insert it
into the holder. It is easiest to do this
from the back seat.
Do not allow the partition net to
snap back. Doing so could cause
injury and the partition net could be
damaged.<
When the rear backrests are folded
down, you can store the cassette on
the back of the seats, pull the partition
net out from there and insert it in the
front holders (refer to the next page).392de163

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Cargo areaFloor panelTo raise and secure the floor panel, lift
it by the ring and hook it into the rubber
seal of the run-off gutter with the
hanger (arrow).463de008
Side coversOpen the side covers by pressing the
button.463de038

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Roof-mounted luggage rack
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Mounting pointsAccess to the mounting points:
To fold up the cover (arrow), please use
the tool which is provided with the
luggage system.
A special luggage system is available
as an option for your BMW. Please
observe the precautions included with
the installation instructions.
Because roof racks raise the center of
gravity of the vehicle when loaded, they
exercise a major effect on its handling
and steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof weight,
the approved gross vehicle weight or
the axle weights when loading the rack.
You will find the specifications under
"Technical Data" on page 186.463de045
Make sure that the load is not too heavy,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first
(on the bottom). Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
tailgate.
Secure the roof luggage correctly and
tightly to prevent it from shifting or
being lost during driving (danger to
following traffic).
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
acceleration or braking. Do not corner
at high speeds.
The roof load increases aerodynamic
resistance, resulting in increased fuel
consumption and additional stresses
on the vehicle's body.

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures114
Driving notes115
Catalytic converter115
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)116
Disc brakes118
Brake system120
Winter operation121
Power steering123
Cellular phone123
Radio reception123
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure124
Tire condition124
Tire replacement125
Tire rotation126
Wheel and tire
combinations127
Winter tires128
Snow chains128
Approved wheel and tire
specifications129Under the hood:
Hood130
Engine compartment132
Washer fluids134
Washer nozzles134
Engine oil135
Coolant137
Brake fluid138
Vehicle Identification
Number139
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System140
Caring for your vehicle141
Airbags147
Vehicle storage147
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications148
California Proposition
65 Warning148
OBD interface socket149
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