Owner`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Notes on the Owner's Manual
- Symbols used
- The individual vehicle
- Status at time of printing
- For your own safety
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
- Contents
- Overview
- Controls
- Keys
- Electronic vehicle immobilizer
- Central locking system
- Opening and closing – from the outside
- Opening and closing – from the inside
- Luggage compartment lid
- Luggage compartment
- Alarm system*
- Electric power windows
- Sliding/tilt sunroof*
- Seat adjustment
- Mechanical seat
- Head restraints
- Entering the rear
- BMW sports seat*
- Lumbar support*
- Power seat*
- Seat and mirror memory*
- Adjusting steering wheel
- Mirrors
- Car Memory, Key Memory
- Safety belts
- Airbags
- Transporting children safely
- Steering/Ignition lock
- Starting the engine
- Switching off the engine
- Parking brake
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
- Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher
- Washer/Wiper system
- Rear window defroster
- Cruise control
- Odometer
- Tachometer
- Energy Control
- Fuel gauge
- Temperature gauge
- Service Interval Display
- Check Control
- Computer
- Park Distance Control (PDC)*
- ASC+T
- DSC*
- Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*
- Side lamps/Low beams
- Instrument panel lighting
- High beams/Parking lamps
- Fog lamps
- Interior lamps
- Air conditioner
- Automatic climate control*
- Seat heating*
- Roller sun blind*
- HiFi system*
- Glove compartment
- Storage facilities
- Cellular phone*
- Ashtray, front
- Cigarette lighter
- Ashtray, rear
- Clothes hooks
- Through-loading system
- Ski bag*
- Cargo loading
- Roof-mounted luggage rack*
- Car care
- Break-in procedures
- Driving notes
- Catalytic converter
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- Disc brakes
- Brake system
- Winter operation
- Power steering
- Cellular phone*
- Radio reception
- Tire inflation pressure
- Tire condition
- Tire replacement
- Tire rotation
- Wheel and tire combinations
- Winter tires
- Approved wheel and tire specifications
- Hood
- Engine compartment – BMW 325Ci, 330Ci
- Washer fluids
- Washer nozzles
- Engine oil
- Coolant
- Brake fluid
- Vehicle Identification Number
- The BMW Maintenance System
- Caring for your vehicle
- Airbags
- Vehicle storage
- Technical modifications
- California Proposition 65 Warning
- OBD interface socket
- Repairs
- Technology
- Data
- Index
- Everything from A to Z
- Owner service procedures
- Refueling
124n
Tire replacement Tire rotation
Tire age
The date on which the tire was manu-
factured is indicated by the code on the
sidewall:
DOT ... 4100 means that the tire was
manufactured in week 41 of 2000.
BMW recommends the replacement of
all tires when the tires are no more than
6 years old, even if a tire life of 10 years
is possible.
Spare tires over 6 years old should be
used only in case of emergency. A tire
in this condition should be replaced by
a new tire immediately, and should not
be mounted together with new tires.
Between the axles
The tread wear patterns at the front end
differ from those at the rear – the actual
patterns will vary according to individ-
ual driving conditions. In the interests of
safety and maintaining optimal handling
characteristics, tire rotation is not
recommended.
If a proposed interaxle rotation of tires
is based on economic considerations,
one should consider whether the costs
for the rotation are likely to be recap-
tured by any increase in the service life
of the tires that might be realized. In
principle, tire rotation should be per-
formed at short intervals (maximum
3,000 miles/5,000 km). Consult your
BMW center for more information.
Should you decide to rotate the tires,
it is essential to comply with the
following:
Rotate tires on the same side only,
since braking characteristics and road
grip could otherwise be adversely
affected.
Following rotation, the tire inflation
pressure should always be corrected.
If different tire sizes are mounted
on the front and rear axles (refer
to page 127), the wheels may not be
rotated from one axle to the other.<
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