2004 BMW 325CI COUPE transmission oil

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Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Please fasten safety belts

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Comes on together with an
acoustic signal until the safety
belts are fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 46.
Airbags

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Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 53.

Orange: consult the nearest BMW
center

Automatic transmission/sequen-
tial manual gearbox
The respective transmission has
responded to a malfunction by reverting
to operation in its emergency default
program. Have the system checked
immediately.
For additional information, refer to
pages 65, 69.

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Engine oil level
If the lamp comes on during
normal vehicle operation: the
engine oil level has fallen to the abso-
lute minimum; refill as soon as possible.
Do not drive more than approx.
30 miles/50 km before refilling.
For additional information, refer to
page 126.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add engine oil at
the earliest opportunity, such as the
next time you stop to refuel.
For additional information, refer to
page 126.
Brake pads

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Have the brake pads checked
immediately.
For additional information, refer to
page 114.
Flat Tire Monitor

●

The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-
tioning or out of order. If there is
a malfunction, have the system
checked.
For additional information, refer to
page 84.

Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)

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Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is actively regulating drive
torque and braking force.
The indicator lamp stays lit:
DSC has been switched off with the
button; DTC is operational.
If there is a malfunction, have the sys-
tem checked.
Additional information beginning on 81.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
and brake warning lamp
The indicator lamps remain on:
DSC/DTC have been switched
off with the button or are faulty.
If there is a malfunction, have
the system checked as soon as possi-
ble.
Additional information beginning on 81.
DSC indicator and brake warn-
ing lamps for Canadian models.

Indicator and warning lamps

OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to Z
163
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 81
indicator lamp 19, 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 81
indicator lamp 19, 81
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 19, 115
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 81
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 81
indicator lamp 19, 81
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
the rear 45
Electric glass sunroof 39
Electric power windows 38
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 145
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
luggage compartment
lid 33Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 81
Emergency call 146
Emergency operation
doors 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid
33, 35
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 74
Energy control 74
Engine
breaking in 112
data 154
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 74, 154
starting 59
switching off 61
Engine compartment 124
Engine coolant 128
adding 128Engine oil
adding 127
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 127
capacity 157
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 127
specified oils 127
Engine oil consumption 126
Engine oil level 19
check 126
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil types 127
Engine output, refer to
Engine data 154
Engine speed 74, 154
Entering the rear 45
Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 74
Equipment range, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 81
Exterior mirrors 49Eyeglasses
compartment 101
Eyelets, towing and tow-
starting 149
F
False alarm, refer to Avoid-
ing unintentional
alarms 37
Fasten safety belts
indicator lamp 18
Fastening the safety belts 46
Fault displays 76
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir 157
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 22
First-aid kit 22
Flashlight 100
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight 100
Flat tire 141
Flat Tire Monitor 82
space-saver spare tire 141
Flat Tire Monitor 82
indicator lamp 18, 19, 83
Fluid reservoir for washer
systems 126
Folding rear backrest 104
Follow me home lamps 85
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex

Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 33
emergency operation 33
emergency release 35
indicator lamp 76
opening from inside the
vehicle 33
opening from outside 33
remote control 30
securing separately 33
unlocking manually 33
Luggage compartment light-
ing 33
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 109
Lumbar support 44
M
Maintenance 76, 130
Maintenance system 130
Making telephone calls,
refer to the telephone
Owner's Manual
Malfunction
door lock 31
fuel filler door 23
Malfunction displays 76Manual operation
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
luggage compartment
lid 33
Manual transmission 62
Master keys
with remote control 28
MC operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 42
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 58
Microfilter
air conditioning 93
automatic climate
control 98
Microphone 101
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 48Mirrors 49
heated 49
memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47
Mobile Service 147
Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Multifunction steering
wheel 21
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
N
Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 45
Nets 100
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation
90, 94
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
O
OBD interface socket 132
Odometer 74Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 127
capacity 157
dipstick 126
quality 127
Oil change interval, refer
to Service interval
display 130
Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption 126
Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 157
Oil level
checking 126
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 76
Oil types 127
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 145
Onboard computer 78
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 136

Everything from A to ZSafety belts 46
sitting safely 41
warning lamp 18
Safety feature
glass sunroof 40
Safety systems, refer to
Antilock Brake
System 115
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 81
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 136
Seat adjustment 42
BMW sports seat 43
mechanical 42
power 44
Seat belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts 46
Seat heating 48
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 47
Seat positions, storing 47
Seats 42
Securing cargo 108
Securing the vehicle
from inside 32
from outside 29, 31
Selector lever
automatic transmission 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 63Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock 63, 67
Selector lever positions
automatic transmission 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 63
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG 63
indicator lamp 19
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 130
Service Engine Soon
warning lamp 19
Service interval display
76, 130
Shift paddles 64
Shifting gears
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 64
Shiftlock 63
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection 67
Side airbags 51
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 139
Sitting safely
with airbags 41
with safety belts 41
Size 155
Ski bag 105Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Electric glass sunroof 39
SMG sequential manual
gearbox 63
indicator lamp 19
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 102
SOS, refer to Emergency
call 146
Space-saver spare tire 144
changing a wheel 141
Spare key 28
Spare tire 141
Spare wheel 144
Special oils 127
Specified oils 127
Speed gauge, refer to
Speedometer 16
Speedometer 16
SPORT button 66
Sport program
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 68
Sports seat 43
Stability control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 81
Standing lamps 87
Starting difficulties
jump-starting 147
temperature 59
Starting help DSC 81Starting the engine 59
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 59
Status of the Owner's Man-
ual 5
Steering wheel lock 59
Steering wheel, adjusting 50
Steptronic, refer to Manual
operation 68
Storage compartments 100
Storage nets 100
Storage, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Storing seat positions,
refer to Seat and mirror
memory 47
Storing tires 122
Sun blind 98
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind 98
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning 78
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 14
Switching off
vehicle 61
Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 127
T
Tachometer 74