2003 BMW 325Ci COUPE Owner's Manual

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
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Engine data
BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in/cm
3
152.2/2,494
6181.8/2,979
6
Maximum power 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 ratioε10.5 10.2
Stroke
Borein/mm
in/mm2.95/75
3.31/843.53/89.6
3.31/84
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic engine-management
system (DME)
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Dimensions
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Weights
BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci
Curb weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs/kg
lbs/kg3,197/1,450
3,285/1,4903,285/1,490
3,362/1,525
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs/kg
lbs/kg4,255/1,930
4,343/1,9704,343/1,970
4,420/2,005
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,984/900 2,006/910
Approved rear axle load 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 loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded.
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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 16.6/63
approx. 2.1/8Fuel specification: page 24
Windshield/
Headlamp washer reservoir quarts/liters approx. 5.6/5.3Specifications: page 120
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts/liters approx. 8.9/8.4 Specifications: page 122
Engine with oil filter change quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications: page 120
Manual and automatic transmission and differential – Lifetime lubricant, no oil change
required
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Everything from A to ZA
ABS Antilock Brake System
18, 109
Accessories 5
Activated-charcoal filter 96
ADB Automatic Differential
Brake 77
Adding brake fluid 123
Air conditioning 88, 94
Air distribution 90, 94
Air nozzles 88, 92
Air outlets 88, 92
Air pressure 111
check 24
Air supply 90, 94
Airbags 18, 52
Alarm system 38
Anchorages 105
Antifreeze 122
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
18, 109
Anti-theft system 38
Armrest 98
ASC+T Automatic Stability
Control plus Traction 18,
19, 77
Ashtray
front 100
rear 100
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control 95Automatic car wash, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate control 92
Automatic cruise control 68
Automatic Differential Brake
(ADB) 77
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror 51
Automatic headlamp
control 85
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC) 95
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction (ASC+T) 18,
19, 77
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 19, 63
Average fuel
consumption 75
Average speed 75
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 39
Axle loads 148
B
Backrest, adjusting 44
Backup lamps 62
replacing bulb 133Battery
charge 140
charge current 18
discharged 140
Belts 47
Beverage holder 98, 99
Blind, sun protection 96
Blower 90, 94
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oils 121
BMW sports seat 44
Bore 146
Bottle holder, see Beverage
holder 98
Brake hydraulic system 18
Brake lamps
replacing bulb 133
Brake pads 19
Brake, parking 61
Brakes, malfunctions 110
Break-in procedures 108
Bulb, replacing 131
C
California Proposition 65
warning 126
Can holder, see Beverage
holder 98
Capacities 149
Car care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochureCar telephone
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Car vacuum cleaner, con-
necting 100
Car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cargo loading 104
Cassette player operation,
refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 18, 109
CD player operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio
Cellular phone 99
Center armrest 98
Center high-mount brake
lamp 134
Central locking system 30
button 34
Charge indicator lamp 18
Check Control 72
Child-restraint mounting
system (LATCH) 56
Cigarette lighter 100
Cleaning windshield 68
Clock 73
setting, refer also to the
radio or onboard com-
puter Owner's Manual
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