User manual BMW SERIE 3 SEDAN 2004

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 602 - © 09/03 BMW AG 320i 325i 325xi 330i 330xi Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 602 - © 09/03 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] > The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is actively controlling drive torque and braking intervention > The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off with the button; DTC and DBC are operational. DTC control intervention is not indicated. The indicator lamp and the brake warning lamp continuously light up in yellow: The DSC, DTC and DBC have been switched off manually or there is a system malfunction. Deactivating the DSC/activating the DTC Press the DSC button briefly; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on. In the following rare situations, it may prove useful to activate the DTC for a brief period: > When rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces > When driving on snow-covered grades, in deep snow, or on a snowcovered surface that has been packed down from being driven on > When driving with snow chains. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 602 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 88 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Under these special circumstances traction is increased by deactivating the control systems that enhance traction under normal conditions. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin of the system as an excuse for taking risks. Whenever the DTC is activated, the DSC is switched off and DTC performs minor stabilizing intervention. Do not make any modifications to the DSC system. Allow only authorized technicians to perform service procedures on the DSC. < Deactivating the DSC and the DTC Press the DSC button down for at least 3 seconds; the indicator lamp and the yellow brake warning lamp will remain on continuously. The systems for enhancing stability and traction are deactivated, and there is no active braking intervention or torque control. To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the DSC activated whenever possible. < Reactivating the DSC Press the button again briefly; the indicator lamp or the indicator lamps will go out. DTC is deactivated. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 602 - © 09/03 BMW AG Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ­ 325xi, 330xi The concept DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. The DSC is operational every time you start the engine. DSC includes the Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) functions. The vehicle will remain completely operational, however, without DSC. In the event of a fault, please consult your BMW center. 89 Indicator lamps The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out shortly after the ignition has been switched on; refer to page 19. > The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is actively controlling drive torque and braking intervention > The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off with the button; ADB-X is operational. ADB-X control intervention is not indicated. If the indicator lamp fails to go out when you press the DSC button, this indicates a malfunction in the DSC and ADB-X systems; the system is deactivated, and the stability enhancement functions are no longer available. < To deactivate DSC Press the DSC button; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on. [. . . ] 6. 6/6. 2 ­ Specifications, refer to page 132 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Specifications, refer to page 132 Lifetime lubricant, no oil change required Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 602 - © 09/03 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Manual and automatic transmission, transfer box and differential Controls Overview Fuel tank Reserve gal. /liters gal. /liters approx. 2. 1/8 Fuel specification, refer to page 25 164 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 602 - © 09/03 BMW AG 165 Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ]