2002 BMW 330Ci COUPE Owner's Manual

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Towing the vehicleTow fittingThe screw-in tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains
in the vehicle at all times. This fitting is
designed for installation in the tow
sockets located at the front and rear of
the vehicle. It is intended for towing on
paved road surfaces only. This fitting
should not be used to pull a vehicle out
of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.
Always comply with all applicable
towing laws and regulations.Access to tow socketsFront:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.
Rear:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.
Screw the tow fitting in until it is all
the way in. Failure to screw the
fitting all the way in can cause thread
damage.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control
arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension, as severe damage to these
components will occur, leading to
possible accidents.<
Towing with a commercial tow
truck>Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment
>Please comply with applicable state
towing laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control
arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension, as severe damage to these
components will occur, leading to
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BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in (cmm) 152.2 (2,494)
6181.8 (2,979)
6
Maximum output
at engine speedhp (kW)
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 (DME)
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Minimum turning circle dia.: 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Dimensions

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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)3,197 (1,450)
3,285 (1,490)3,285 (1,490)
3,362 (1,525)
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs (kg)
lbs (kg)4,255 (1,930)
4,343 (1,970)4,343 (1,970)
4,420 (2,005)
Approved front axle weight lbs (kg) 1,984 (900) 2,006 (910)
Approved rear axle weight lbs (kg) 2,425 (1,100) 2,469 (1,120)
Approved roof load capacity lbs (kg) 165 (75) 165 (75)
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (l) 14.5 (410) 14.5 (410)
Approved axle weights and approved gross vehicle weight may not be exceeded.

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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 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

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