2002 BMW 325Ci COUPE engine oil

135n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 16.6 (approx. 63)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8)Fuel specification: page 23
Windshield/Headlamp washer reservoir quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3) Specifications: page 108
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts (liters) approx. 8.9 (approx. 8.4) Specifications: page 111
Engine with oil filter change quarts (liters) approx. 6.9 (approx. 6.5) BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications: page 109
Manual and automatic transmission
and differential.Ð Lifetime lubricant, no oil change
required

Everything from A to ZA
ABS (Antilock Brake
System)19, 99
Acceleration traction control,
refer to DSC71
Accessories10
Activated-charcoal filter86
Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC)58
ADB (Automatic Differential
Brake)71
Adding
brake fluid112
coolant111
engine oil109
washer fluid108
Adjusting
head restraints43
lumbar support42
manual seat41
power seat42
steering wheel46
thigh support41
Air conditioning80
temperature settings81
Air distribution81, 84 Air nozzles80, 83
Air outlets80, 83
ventilation80
Air supply81, 84
Airbags18, 48
sitting correctly40
Alarm system36
Antifreeze111
radiator111
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)19, 99
Anti-theft system36
Aquaplaning99
Armrest87
ASC+T (Automatic Stability
Control plus Traction)70
Ashtray
front89
rear90
ATC (Adaptive Transmission
Control)58
Attach vehicle vacuum
cleaner89
AUC (Automatic
recirculated-air
control)85
Automatic climate
control83
temperature settings84 Automatic cruise control62
Automatic Differential Brake
(ADB)71
Automatic headlight
control77
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC)85
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction (ASC+T)70
Automatic transmission57
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic18, 57
Automatic-dimming inside
rearview mirror48
Average consumption68
Average speed68
Axle loads134
B
Backrest
adjusting41
releasing43
Backup lamps56
bulb replacement121
Battery127
charge current indicator
lamp17
charging127 Beverage holder88
Blower81, 84
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil110
BMW Maintenance
System113
BMW sports seat
manual adjustment41
power adjustment42
Bore132
Bottle holder, refer to
beverage holder88
Brake fluid112
Brake hydraulic system17
Brake lamps
bulb replacement121
Brake system100
brake fluid level100
brake pads100
brake pads, indicator19
disc brakes100
Brake system, brake
malfunction100
Break-in procedure98
Bulbs and lamps,
replacement118

A-Z

Everything from A to Z
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C
California Proposition
65 Warning114
Canned beverage holder88
Capacities135
Car care, refer to the "Caring
for your vehicle" manual
Car keys28
Car wash systems, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of upholstery materials,
refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Cargo loading93
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)18, 71
Cellular phone89
refer also to the separate
"Owner's Manual"
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp122
Center 3-point belt in the
rear91
Center armrest87
Central locking system28
button32 Changing a wheel123
Check Control66
Check engine oil level109
Checking tire inflation
pressure24
Child restraint
installation52
Child-restraint anchorage
points51
Clean the headlamps61
Cleaning windshield61
Clock66
refer also to the "Radio
Owner's Manual" or to the
"Onboard Computer
Owner's Manual"
Clothes hooks90
Cockpit14
Coin box88
Compartments87
Compression132
Computer refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
Configuring individual
settings with Vehicle and
Key Memory53
Consumption68
display65
Convenience operation via
the door lock
sliding/tilt sunroof31
windows31
Coolant111
Coolant temperature
gauge65
Cooling system,
capacity135
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Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)18, 71
Correct sitting posture40
Cover, sun blinds86
Cruise control62
Cruising range68
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder88
Curb weight134 Current check indicator17
D
Dash lighting78
Dashboard14
Data
dimensions133
engine132
technical132
weights134
Daytime driving lamp77
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)19, 72
Deep water99
Defrost setting82, 84
Defrost windows82, 84
Defrostable rear
window81, 85
Digital clock66
Dimensions133
Dipstick, engine oil109
Displacement132
Display lighting78
Displays15
Distance warning69

Everything from A to ZDivided rear-seat
backrest91
Door keys28
Doors
electrical malfunction31
locking and unlocking29
manual operation31
DOT Quality Grades102
Draft-free ventilation82, 85
Driving notes99
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)19, 71
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)19, 72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)19, 71 E
Electric power windows38
Electrical heating, exterior
mirror47
Electrical malfunction
doors31
fuel filler door22
luggage compartment
lid33
sliding/tilt sunroof39 Elements of operation14
Emergency release of
luggage compartment lid
from luggage
compartment's interior35
Energy control64
Engine compartment
essentials107
Engine coolant, refer to
coolant111
Engine data132
Engine oil
capacity135
consumption109
level19
level, check109
level, indicator lamp17
pressure17
pressure, indicator
lamp17
quality110
specifications110
viscosity110
Engine speed132
Engine, starting54
Engine, switching off55
Entering the rear43
Exterior mirrors47
electrical heating47
F
Failure messages66
Fault displays66
Filling capacities135
Finger guard38
Fittings, tow starting and
towing129
Flashlight87
Flat Tire
Monitor75, 103, 126
Flat tires101, 123, 126
Floor mat, luggage
compartment35
Floor panel, luggage
compartment35
Fog lamps78
Follow me home lamps77
Fuel consumption68
display65
Fuel filler door22
electrical malfunction22
manual operation22
Fuel gauge65
Fuel preparation132
Fuel reserve indicator
lamp65
Fuel specifications23
Fuel tank capacity135
Fuel tank gauge65
Fuses127
G
Gasoline gauge65
Glove compartment87
Grilles83
Gross vehicle weight134 H
Handbrake56
Hands-free system89
Hazard warning triangle22
Head restraints43
Headlamp cover, care119
Headlamp flasher78
Headlamp washer
system108
capacity135
Headlamps77
Headlight control77
Headrests43
Heated seats46
Heater and ventilation83
Heavy cargo93
Height133
High beams20, 59, 78
bulb replacement119
Holder for canned
beverages88
Hood release106
Horn14

Everything from A to Z
143n
OverviewControlsMaintenancRepairsDataIndex
Selector lever, automatic
transmission57
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models)113
Service Interval
Display65, 113
Setting temperature81
Shiftlock57
Side airbags48
Side Impact Head Protection
System48
Ski bag92
Sliding/tilt sunroof38
electrical malfunction39
manual operation39
Snow chains105
Socket89
Sound system86
Space-saver spare
tire25, 123
Spare key28
Spare tire123
Speedometer15
Sport steering wheel21
Sports seat
manual adjustment41
power adjustment42 Standing lamps78
Starting the engine54
Steering wheel46
Steering wheel lock54
Stopping the vehicle55
Storage compartments87
Stowing cargo93
Stroke132
Sun blind cover86
Switching off the engine55
Switching off the interior
motion sensor37
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor37
Symbols8
Synthetic oils110
T
Tachometer64
Tail lamps
bulb replacement121
Tank capacity135
Technical data132
Technical
modifications10, 114
Telephone preparation89
Temperature display
outside temperature67 Temperature gauge
engine coolant65
Temperature
layering82, 85
Thigh support
adjustment41
Third brake light122
Through-loading system91
Tilt alarm sensor30, 37
remote control30
switching off37
Tire change123
Tire condition101
Tire damage101
Tire inflation
pressures24, 101
monitoring73
table25
Tire Pressure Monitor
(RDC)73, 103, 126
Tire pressure warning73
Tire Quality Grading103
Tire replacement102
Tire tread101
Tires and wheels101
Tool kit118
Torque132
Towing fittings129 Towing the vehicle129
Track133
Transmission56
Transmitter keys28
Transporting children
safely51
Tread depth, tires101
Tread Wear Indicator101
Trip odometer64
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid33
Trunk, refer to luggage
compartment35
Turn signal
indicator20, 59, 120
bulb replacement120
Turning radius133
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading103

To ensure that you always have conve-
nient access to all essential information
when you stop for fuel, we recommend
that you fill out the adjoining chart by
entering the data that apply to your
vehicle.
Consult the index for individual specifi-
cations.
Fuel Please enter your preferred fuel here. Engine oil The oil volume between the two marks
on the oil dipstick corresponds to
approx. 1.1 US quarts (1 liter). Designation
QualityTire inflation pressures
Summer tires Winter tires
Front Rear Front Rear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage
Refueling