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
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Engine oil
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is ex-
tremely important for the function and
life of an engine. Based on extensive
testing, BMW has approved only cer-
tain types of engine oils.
Use only approved "BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil."
If you are unable to obtain "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil," you may
use small volumes of other approved
synthetic oils for topping up between oil
changes. Use only oils with the specifi-
cation API SH or higher.
Ask your BMW center for details
concerning the specific "BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil" or syn-
thetic oils that have been approved.<
You can also call BMW of North
America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this
website: www.bmwusa.com to obtain
this information.
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you drive your BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These kinds of oil may be used for
driving in all ambient temperatures.
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