Manual 330D 2005

Owner's Manual for Vehicle

The Ultimate Driving Machine

Contents A-Z

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle
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. We therefore have this request: Please take the timeto read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety andcontribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG

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At a glance Reference
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The fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by using the index starting on page 138.

Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes

At a glance
10 Cockpit

Controls
18 27 34 37 51 58 66 69 75 Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for driving comfort and safety Lamps Controlling the climatefor pleasant driving Practical interior accessories Controls Mobility Driving tips

Driving tips
88 Things to remember when driving

Mobility
96 98 108 113 115 121 125 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Indicator and warning lamps

Reference
136 Technical data 138 Everything from A to Z

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Notes
Using thisOwner's Manual
We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is animportant component of your vehicle.

Symbols used
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Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you at any time. Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.

* Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment andfunctions not yet available at the time of printing.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

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The individual vehicle
When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of equipment. This Owner's Manual...