2002 BMW 325Ci CONVERTIBLE remote control

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Vehicle Memory, Key Memory How the system functionsNo doubt you have reflected at one
time or another on how great it would
be if you could permanently configure
your vehicle's various features and
adjustments to mirror your own indi-
vidual preferences. In engineering your
vehicle, BMW has incorporated a
number of options for personal adjust-
ment that can be programmed into your
vehicle at your BMW center.
The available configuration data fall into
two categories, according to whether
their primary orientation is the vehicle
(Vehicle Memory) or the individual (Key
Memory). Provided that each person
has a separate remote-control key, you
can have your BMW center enter
adjustment data for as many as four
different individuals into the system.
The system then relies on a bilateral
data exchange to identify the individual
user and dial in the selected settings
whenever the remote control unit is
used to disengage the door locks.
Color-coded decals have been
provided to help you distinguish indi-
vidual keys with different settings.What the system can doYour BMW center can provide you with
details on the capabilities of the Vehicle
Memory and Key Memory systems. A
few examples follow below:
Examples for Vehicle Memory:
>Various signals as acknowledgment
when you lock or unlock your vehicle,
refer to pages 29, 31
>Activates/deactivates the "Follow me
home" lamp, refer to page 87
>Activates/deactivates daytime driving
lamps, refer to page 87.Examples for Key Memory:
>Locks the vehicle when you start off,
refer to page 32
>Automatically adjusts the power seat
and exterior mirrors to your personal
programmed settings when you
unlock the vehicle, refer to page 53
>Unlocks driver's door first, then
proceeds to disengage the vehicle's
remaining locks, refer to page 29.
You will see this symbol through-
out the Owner's Manual. It is to
remind you at appropriate places of the
settings that are available to you.<

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BMW Universal Transmitter
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The concept The BMW Universal Transmitter
replaces up to three hand-held trans-
mitters of different devices such as
garage-door openers, alarm systems,
or door locking systems. The BMW
Universal Transmitter recognizes and
learns the transmitted signal of each of
the original hand-held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held
transmitter can be programmed on one
of the three channel keys. Following
that, each of the devices can be
actuated with the appropriately-
programmed channel key. The indicator
lamp flashes to confirm transmission of
the signal.
If the vehicle is sold, the memory of the
channel keys should be cleared as
described on page 99.
During programming and before
every remote actuation of a
programmed device by the BMW
Universal Transmitter, check to be sure
that there are no persons, animals or
objects within the actuation range of
the device in order to prevent possible
injuries or damage. Also, comply with
the safety precautions of the original
hand-held transmitter.<
To Canadian residents:
During programming, your hand-
held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting after two seconds. This
may not be long enough to program the
BMW Universal Transmitter. If you are
programming from one of these hand-
held transmitters, the Universal Trans-
mitter's light may begin to flash in a
series of double-blinks. If this occurs,
continue to hold the key of the
Universal Transmitter while you reacti-
vate your hand-held transmitter. You
may have to repeat this function several
times while programming.<
Before programming, read the
"User information" section on
page 99.<
Original hand-held transmitter
If this symbol is present on the
packaging or in the instructions
of the original hand-held trans-
mitter, it may be assumed that this
hand-held transmitter is compatible
with the BMW Universal Transmitter.
Checking for the conversion code To determine whether the original
hand-held transmitter is provided with a
conversion-code system, you may
either read the instructions for the orig-
inal hand-held transmitter or program a
channel key as described on the next
page (left-hand column under
"Programming").
Then press and hold the programmed
channel key of the BMW Universal
Transmitter. If the indicator lamp of the
BMW Universal Transmitter flashes for
two seconds and then comes on
steadily, the original hand-held trans-
mitter is provided with a conversion-
code system. With a conversion-code
system, program the channel keys as
described on the next page (right-hand
column under "Programming a hand-
held transmitter with conversion code").
If you have additional questions,
please consult your BMW center
or call 1-800-355-3515.
You can also visit this website
www.bmwusa.com.<

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Programming 1 Channel keys
2 Indicator lamp
Read and comply with the safety
precautions on the previous
page.<
1. Turn the ignition key to position 2
2. For initial use: press and hold both
outside keys 1 until the indicator
lamp 2 flashes, and then release
them. The three channel keys are
cleared
3. Hold the original hand-held trans-
mitter up to the receiver integrated
into the mirror, i.e., right near the
keys, a maximum of 2 in (5 cm) away
4. Press the transmission key of the
original hand-held transmitter
(arrow 2) and the desired channel
key of the Integrated Universal
Remote Control (arrow 1) simulta-
neously. Release both keys as soon
as the indicator lamp flashes rapidly
5. To program other original hand-held
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The corresponding channel key is now
programmed with the signal of the orig-
inal hand-held transmitter.
Programming a hand-held
transmitter with conversion code
Read and comply with the safety
precautions on the previous
page.<
When programming the BMW Universal
Transmitter, consult the instructions for
the specific device. For using the BMW
Universal Transmitter with a conver-
sion-code system, note the following
supplemental programming instruc-
tions:
A second person facilitates
programming of the BMW
Universal Transmitter.<
1. Program the BMW Universal Trans-
mitter as described previously under
"Programming"
2. Press and hold the programming key
on the receiver of the device for
approx. two seconds until the
programming lamp on the device
comes on
3. Press the desired channel key of the
BMW Universal Transmitter three
times.
If you have additional questions,
please consult your BMW center.<

Everything from A to Z
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G
Garage-door opener97
Gasoline gauge75
Glove compartment97
Gross vehicle weight146 H
Handbrake66
Hands-free system100
microphone100
Hardtop110
Hazard warning triangle22
Head restraints50
Headlamp cover, care131
Headlamp flasher88
Headlamp washer
system120
capacity147
Headlight control87
Heated seats54
Heavy cargo103
Height145
High beams20, 69, 88
bulb replacement131
High Performance Synthetic
Oil122
Holder for canned
beverages100
Hood118
Horn14
I
Ice warning77
Icy roads77
Ignition keys28
Ignition lock64
Imprint4
Indicator lamps17
Inflation pressures,
tires24, 113
INSPECTION75
Instrument cluster15
Instrument lighting88
Instrument panel15
Interface socket for onboard
diagnostics (OBD)127
Interior lamps30, 89
remote control30
Interior motion sensor36
operating via remote
control30
switching off37
Interior rearview mirror55
with automatic
dimming56
Interlock64
J
Jack135
Jump-starting140 K
Key Memory63
Key set28
Keys28 L
Lamps and bulbs,
replacement131
Lashing eyes104
LATCH child-restraint
system59
Length145
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement134
LIGHTS ON warning87
Load-securing devices104
Lock buttons32
Low beams87
bulb replacement131
Lug wrench135
Luggage compartment35
capacity146
enlarging35
floor panel35
secure separately33 Luggage compartment lid
electrical malfunction33
manual operation33
operate via remote
control30
Luggage compartment
lighting33
Luggage compartment's
interior, emergency
release34
Luggage rack105
Lumbar support50
M
M+S tires117
Maintenance125
Malfunction displays76
Manual closing
fully-automatic convertible
top44
Manual convertible top39
close41
open39
Manual operation
doors31
fuel filler door22
luggage compartment
lid33

Everything from A to ZManual transmission66
Manually controlled recircu-
lated-air95
Master keys28
MFL (Multifunction steering
wheel)22
Microfilter92, 96
Mirror defrosting55
Mirror memory53
Mirrors55
Mobile phone, refer to
cellular phone100
Modifications,
technical10, 126
Motion sensor, refer to
interior motion sensor36
Mounting the roof rack110
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)22 O
OBD interface socket127
Odometer74
Oil
additives121
capacity147
consumption121
quality122
specifications122
viscosity122 Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Oil dipstick121
Oil filter change147
OIL SERVICE75
Onboard computer76
refer also to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
Onboard tool kit130
Opening and closing
from the inside32
via the door lock31
via the remote control29
Original hand-held
transmitter97
Outside temperature
display77
P
Paint care, refer to the
"Caring for your vehicle"
manual
Park assistant79
Park Distance Control
(PDC)79 Parking aid79
Parking brake66
Parking lamps
bulb replacement131
PDC (Park Distance
Control)79
Phone, refer to cellular
phone100
Pocket light96
Power windows38
Q
Quality Grades, tires114 R
Radiator147
Rain sensor70
RDC (Tire Pressure
Monitor)83
Reading lamps
front89
rear89
Rear fog lamps
bulb replacement133
Rear lamps133
Rear reading lamps89
Rear window
defroster91, 95 Rearview mirror55
Recirculated-air mode91
Refueling22
Remote control29
Remove window
condensation92, 94
Replace windshield wiper
blades130
Replacement keys28
Replacing lamps and
bulbs130
Reporting safety defects11
Reverse66
Rollover protection
system61
Roof weight146
Roof-mounted luggage
rack105
S
Safe with safety belts48
Safety belts48, 52
seat-integrated51
Safety defects, reporting11
Safety tires115, 138
Seat heating54
Seat memory53
Seat-integrated safety belt
system (SGS)51

Everything from A to Z
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Seats48
adjustment48
adjustment
precautions48
Securing cargo103
Securing child-restraint
system59
Selector lever, automatic
transmission67
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet (US
models)125
Service Interval
Display75, 125
Setting the temperature91
Shiftlock67
Side airbags56
Sitting correctly with
airbags48
Ski bag102
Socket for electrical
appliances101
Spare key28
Spare tire135
Speedometer15
Sports seat, adjustment49
Standing lamps88
Starting the engine64 Steering wheel lock64
Stopping the vehicle65
Storage compartments99
Stowing cargo103
Stroke144
Switching off the engine65
Symbols8
Synthetic oils122
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement133
Tank capacity147
Technical data144
Technical
modifications10, 126
Telephone preparation100
Temperature display
outside temperature77
Temperature gauge
engine coolant75
Temperature
layering92, 95
Temperature setting91, 94
Third brake light134 Tilt alarm sensor37
operating via remote
control30
switching off37
Tire change135
Tire condition113
Tire inflation
pressures24, 113
checking24
indicator83
monitoring83
Tire inflation pressures
table25
Tire Pressure Monitor
(RDC)83, 115, 138
Tire pressures24
refer also to tire inflation
pressures
Tire replacement114
Tire tread113
Tires108
Tools130
Torque144
Tow fittings141
Towing the vehicle141
Track145
Transmission66 Transmitter keys28
Transporting children
safely59
Tread depth, tires113
Tread wear113
Trip odometer74
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid33
Trunk, refer to luggage
compartment35
Turn signal
indicators20, 69
Turn signals
bulb replacement132
Turning radius145
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading115
Universal Transmitter97
Use antifreeze, radiator123 V
Vehicle keys28
Vehicle Memory63
Vehicle weight146
Vehicle, starting64
Ventilation90, 93
draft-free92, 95