User manual BMW 318D

[. . . ] handbook. book Page 1 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Owner's Handbook for Vehicle handbook. book Page 2 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM handbook. book Page 1 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 316i 318i 320i 323i 325xi 330i 330xi 318d 320d 330d 330xd handbook. book Page 2 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM handbook. book Page 3 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Congratulations on your choice of a BMW. The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you will discover driving it to be. This Owner's Handbook contains important information on operating and looking after your new BMW. Please read it carefully before setting out in your new car, so that you are fully familiar with the technical advantages of your BMW. [. . . ] The driver is always responsible for matching his or her style of driving to the prevailing handbook. book Page 81 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM DSC BMW 325xi, 330xi, 330xd The principle 81 The DSC system is in operation whenever the engine has been started. DSC incorporates the functions of Automatic Differential Brake ADB-X and Cornering Brake Control CBC. You will find further details on DSC in the "Technical items of interest" brochure. Telltale light Switching off DSC The telltale light in the instrument cluster goes out shortly after the ignition is switched on, see page 19. If the telltale light flashes: DSC is controlling drive and braking forces. If the telltale light remains permanently on: The button has been pressed to deactivate DSC; ADB-X is ready. There is no indicator to show when ADB-X is in action. Press the DSC button: the telltale light remains permanently on. DSC is deactivated, ADB-X is parameterised for maximum forward momentum. You may find it advisable to deactivate DSC temporarily under the following exceptional circumstances: > If the car has to be rocked out of a hollow or a soft surface, or started in deep snow or on a loose surface > If snow chains are fitted. In order to maintain maximum driving stability, you should drive with the DSC system activated whenever possible. < Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Note, however, that the vehicle remains operational without DSC. If a fault develops you should consult BMW Service as soon as possible. Overview Dynamic Stability Control DSC is designed to maintain driving stability in critical situations. If the telltale light does not go out the next time you press the DSC button, DSC and ADB-X are defective and the stabilising functions are no longer at your disposal. < handbook. book Page 82 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 82 DSC BMW 325xi, 330xi, 330xd Reactivating DSC Press the button a second time; the telltale light will go out. The driver is always responsible for matching his or her style of driving to the prevailing conditions. The extra safety potential offered by this system must never be understood as an invitation to take additional risks. When DSC is deactivated it does not contribute to stabilising the car. All work on the DSC should be entrusted only to skilled, authorised personnel. < handbook. book Page 83 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM Hill Descent Control HDC BMW 325xi, 330xi, 330xd The principle Using HDC 83 HDC is a system that reduces speed on steep downhill gradients, making your BMW even easier to control under these conditions. Without any intervention on your part, the car's speed is kept down to about twice walking pace. You can activate HDC at speeds less than approximately 35 km/h (22 mph). Activating the system 35 km/h (22 mph) to about twice walking pace approx. 12 km/h (7. 5 mph) Press the HDC button: the green telltale and then maintains this constant speed. You can press the brake pedal or open The telltale light flashes when the car is automatically braked. the throttle to vary the car's speed in a range from approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) to 25 km/h (15. 5 mph). You also have the option of setting a speed in this range using the +/ buttons of the cruise control system. HDC is automatically deactivated when the car accelerates to a speed of approximately 60 km/h (37 mph). Deactivating the system Use HDC in first gear and in reverse, because the engine's braking effect diminishes in higher gears. [. . . ] manual 12. 7 (22. 2) 6. 9 (40. 9) 9. 0 (31. 4) 221 BMW 323i Automatic 15. 6 (18. 1) 7. 5 (37. 7) 10. 5 (26. 9) 240 BMW 325xi 5-sp. manual 13. 2 (21. 4) 7. 5 (37. 7) 9. 6 (29. 4) 230 (13. 1) BMW 325xi Automatic 14. 2 (19. 9) 8. 0 (35. 3) 10. 3 (27. 4) 247 (14. 0) BMW 330i Urban Extra-urban Combined CO emissions litres/100 km (mpg) litres/100 km (mpg) litres/100 km (mpg) grams/km (oz/mi) 5-sp. manual 12. 8 (22. 1) 6. 9 (40. 9) 9. 1 (31. 0) 218 (12. 4) BMW 330i Automatic 14. 0 (20. 2) 7. 0 (40. 3) 9. 6 (29. 4) 230 (13. 1) BMW 330xi 5-sp. manual 13. 3 (21. 2) 7. 4 (38. 2) 9. 6 (29. 4) 229 (13. 0) BMW 330xi Automatic 14. 4 (19. 6) 7. 8 (36. 2) 10. 3 (27. 4) 246 (14. 0) Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview handbook. book Page 154 Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:29 PM 154 . uel consumption, carbon dioxide/CO emissions BMW 318d Urban Extra-urban Combined CO emissions litres/100 km (mpg) litres/100 km (mpg) litres/100 km (mpg) grams/km (oz/mi) 5-sp. [. . . ]