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2001 BMW E46 320i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi

Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 20
Multifunction steering wheel
MFL 24
Sports steering wheel with
multifunction buttons 25
Hazard warning flashers 26
Warning triangle 26
First-aid kit 26
Refueling 27
Fuel specifications 28
Tire inflation pressure 28
Locks and security systems:
Keys 32
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 33
Central locking system 34
Opening and closing - from the
outside 34
Opening and closing - from the
inside 38
Luggage compartment lid 39
Luggage compartment 41
Alarm system 42
Electric power windows 44
Sliding/tilt sunroof 45
Adjustments:
Seats 47
Seat and mirror memory 50
Steering wheel 51
Mirrors 52
Car Memory, Key Memory 53
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 54
Airbags 55
Transporting children safely 59
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 62
Starting the engine 62
Switching off the engine 63
Parking brake 64
Manual transmission 65
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 69
Wiper/Washer system 69
Rear window defroster 71
Cruise control 72
Everything under control:
Odometer 74
Tachometer 74
Energy Control 74
Fuel gauge 75
Temperature gauge 75
Service Interval Display 75
Check Control 76
Clock 76
Computer 77
Technology for safety and
convenience:
Park Distance Control PDC 79
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction ASC+T 80
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 82
Tire Pressure Control RDC 86
Contents
Operation, care and maintenance
Lamps:
Side lamps/Headlamps 88
Instrument lighting 88
High beams/Parking lamps 89
Fog lamps 89
Interior lamps 89
Controlling the climate
for pleasant driving:
Air conditioner 92
Automatic climate control 98
Seat heating 103
Roller sun blind 103
Interior conveniences:
HiFi system 104
Glove compartment 104
Storage compartments 105
Cellular phones 107
Ashtray, front 107
Cigarette lighter 108
Ashtray, rear 108
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading system 109
Ski bag 110
Cargo loading 112
Roof-mounted luggage rack 113
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 116
Driving notes 117
Catalytic converter 117
Antilock Brake System
ABS 118
Disc brakes 120
Brake system 121
Winter operation 121
Power steering 123
Cellular phones 124
Radio reception 124
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressures 125
Tire condition 125
Tire replacement 126
Tire rotation 127
Wheel and tire
combinations 128
Winter tires 129
Snow chains 129
Approved wheel and tire
specifications 130
Under the hood:
Hood 134
Engine compartment 136
Washer fluids 138
Washer nozzles 138
Engine oil 139
Coolant 142
Brake fluid 143
Vehicle Identification
Number 144
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 145
Caring for your vehicle 146
Airbags 151
Vehicle storage 152
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications to the
vehicle 153
California Proposition
65 Warning 153
OBD interface socket 154
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 158
Windshield wiper blades 158
Lamps and bulbs 158
Changing a wheel 165
Battery 168
Fuses 170
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter 171
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door 172
Sliding/Tilt sunroof 172
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting 173
Towing the vehicle 174
Adaptive Transmission Control
ATC 178
Airbags 179
Automatic Stability Control plus
traction ASC+T/Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 180
Radio reception 181
Four-wheel drive 182
Safety belt tensioner 183
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming
feature 184
Rain sensor 185
Tire Pressure Control RDC 186
Self-diagnostics 187
Xenon lamps 188
Engine data 192
Dimensions 193
Weights 194
Capacities 195
Electrical system 196
V-belts 196

This owners manual is an Electronic copy .pdf file. It covers everything. Just like the traditional physical manual. This Requires Acrobat Reader to be able to open.