BMW E46 Guide to Features and Operation Part 1

E46 Guide to Features and Operations | This video has been produced to document and preserve the presentation included with the E46 owner's manual on VHS and CD-ROM. P/N 88-88-0-000-009-3. All rights belong to BMW and BMWUSA.

[@brbhave2p00p4]

BMW figured out everything 20 years ago

[@nonmutualgroup]

Right.

[@_Philip_.]

​@achronicdeth9131to be honest about the cupholder it depends on what you bought because some models have cupholder and some have the little comprtement that you can close in the middle console, I have that on and the lack of cupholders is so bad lol...

[@rhards]

@@_Philip_. omg cupholders you cant hold your mega gulp. fat american

[@martinbcooper]

Amazing thanks for archiving this and making it publicly available. Now I know how my car seats actually work!

[@BPD1586]

Thanks for posting. Just bought an '02 325i with no owners manual, never knew it had all these features.

[@mega8664]

04 325xi dumped so much money in this car . But I love it so much ! the engine hums , the Harmond Kardon sound system is out of this world every time I turn around a bulb out light is on , 12 years with her 222k and still rolling

[@Zio_bonaffa]

The best bmw ever made

[@h1m1ko]

This came on a VHS tape when i bought my 03' 330i back in 2004. I miss this car very much.

[@Sphyn0x]

Im about to buy 04 330i and I cant wait. Upgrading from e36 and watching this videos is like going into some luxury car hah

[@NorthernChev]

The Low, Medium, and High heat level settings for my 330xi heated seats should be renamed: Molten Lava, Super Nova, and McDonald’s Coffee.

[@seppa340]

I was expecting a more fascinating and artistic video from the great BMW, but it has a good explanation for BMW M3 car owners of that certain time and I give it a thumbs up! BMW has some cons like all the man-made things in the world, I wish they'll use more and more of the great designers and artists; maybe some of those are not yet identified. ;)

[@7privet_]

watching the security part makes me feel like these bmws are transporter cars

[@ellenscott8469]

Hi dear I own a BMW 2005 3 SERIES I DONT HAVE A MANUAL FOR MY CAR , MY QUESTION HOW DO I FIND OUT IF IT A E46 ? Ect ..and I bought the car used its showing 124852 kilometers how do I find out if this is the actual milage?

[@boonamai8926]

@@ellenscott8469 what do you mean by IF IT A E46? You can take the car to a mechanic or get a OBDII WIFI adapter and the Carly for BMW app on your phone, it has an option to check for manipulated kms. Tje car also has a red dot next to the km counter if it was manipulated, though I think it is possible to disable that if done by a professional. Anyways, check the OBD or drive to any mechanic, they all have OBD reading devices, it will surely be able to tell you if the kms are legit.

[@DiegoHernandez-fq6zs]

@@ellenscott8469 there will be a dot next to the mileage, look up a video on the mileage tampering feature

[@user-ty6we2sp2m]

​@@ellenscott8469yes the e46 has the shortest back out of the cars in the lineup. Its got round headlights rather than rectangles like e36

[@jxg1652]

Am I the only one that, seeing this video, wishes he had the alarm? Would be so awesome for pranking my friends. "Hey, I forgot xxx in the car, can u go get it?" - "Sure..." - "Oweeoweeowee" :D Oh well, turning on the seat heating 10 minutes before they get into the car on a hot sommer day will have to do...

[@TomShootsPhoto]

This video: e46 is one of the most advanced cars still relevant to this day In the meanwhile my raggedy ass e46: rusted to death, Doors don’t lock, turning on the radio opens the sunroof and more fun features 😍

[@spencer3048]

sammee lmaooo🤣🤣 every time i see another e46, I feel like i'm missing like half the features, my moonroof broke doors don't lock needs new key, my drivers side window won't go down automatically but otherwise the windows work fine, unless you're counting the side mirrors that don't adjust anymore and are stuck in an awkward angle or the moonroof that's uneven and definitely not sealed but somehow hasn't leaked in a year and a half in florida so????? love my e46 lmao

[@spencer3048]

sammee lmaooo🤣🤣 every time i see another e46, I feel like i'm missing like half the features, my moonroof broke doors don't lock needs new key, my drivers side window won't go down automatically but otherwise the windows work fine, unless you're counting the side mirrors that don't adjust anymore and are stuck in an awkward angle or the moonroof that's uneven and definitely not sealed but somehow hasn't leaked in a year and a half in florida so????? love my e46 lmao

[@noobsaibot1890]

@4:44 can we make this device release toxic gas when our car is stolen, from a remote control? Thanks in advance

[@user-ty6we2sp2m]

Unironically yes, provided it uses an electrical switch if you retrofitted something that operated on that line where the switch voltage goes through you could do that. Cruel and hard to do but funny

[@n8n8n8n]

I own 325i Trouting with automatic transmission and damn, is this car well made... all the materials are top quality, many features are still not available in modern cars... If my 3 series wasn't that unrealiable nowdays I would keep it...

[@mcld4214]

I don’t even own one yet and im getting excited

[@o-l_mate]

That key charging thing is interesting, only late fl models have that right?

[@davidwilliamson8573]

I just got my 2004 325 ci today and just saw the flashlight that's in the glove box. I got it out and it was very dim. Also I don't have the first aid box under either seats.

[@DANNYxBOY9089]

You can swap the old bulb in the flashlight with an LED.

[@thegatesofsleep]

Wow this car has a lot of stuff I didn’t know about. Going to mess around with it tomorrow lol.

[@Alexandru_Narcis_Popescu]

at minute 3:45 how is it possible for those new models to have the distance between the bar and the body visible? this defect occurs in 15-year-old models

[@pinti3333]

This car is one of the best I ever seen

[@norkelsnorkel9513]

great video, very informative

[@patrickmichaellangan576]

Thanks for sharing this. It makes me think of relatives around Seattle who drove one of these.

[@mwill101]

Lil tip from when I had a e46 coupe. If you double press the unlock button an straight away open drivers door the window will roll down so you can get in the car easier if some douche has parked too close to you ;-

[@RidingWithGerdas]

M Will 4:06 this you watch the video?

[@user-ty6we2sp2m]

2023 and using this for my aid

[@karencleveland7622]

You can open the trunk without the key by holding the handle a few seconds, if the car is unlocked.

[@NorthernChev]

If there one thing these videos show, it’s just exactly how much stuff is broken on YOUR BMW…

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

How do I Bluetooth this VHS to my computer I want to watch the original video I purchased on ebay

[@77seban]

thanks so much for this video about BMW e46 x3

[@anonymous9051]

2019 November i'm here

[@cwuzii]

How do you make it beep when locking?

[@cathvfx4002]

cwuzii code

[@robinsierra4368]

Can anyone find out where the e39 5 Series informational video is

[@alixilou4390]

Do you still need it?😂😂

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

BigBrain 🤣🤣🤣 4 years later

[@LukesGamePage]

The moonroof

[@AH-yg2dj]

That man at 7:45 is the one responsible for the horrendous 7-series’s bangle butt.

[@davesmith7159]

I m looking to buy a e46 coupe, in a private sale. I look on Craigslist, cargurus, and cars.com. I find only a few cars within a 150 miles of my location, and the ones I do find have very high miles. Why are the e46 coupes seem so rare. They were a very well selling model in its day??

[@Ko_cuts]

Dave Smith im selling my 2003 e46 330 ci

[@redXiXpredator]

my 02 e46 vert has no key transponder commands, only trick I've got is insert key into drivers door unlock and hold for the roof to retract

[@emzodaniels5011]

You forgot the first aid box under the front passenger seat.

[@stephenmurray7993]

can't find a kit there is there one for a 2003 model?

[@agardiroland8519]

Its euro spec. i have it.

[@agostinhojosealexandre5594]

Thank you

[@CrushiChris]

what is a ski sack?

[@kora25719]

is this for every e46 or just only with the full equipment

[@7privet_]

they cover all e46 configurations

[@emzodaniels5011]

I've had my car now 6 months and its great in truth I only just found the first aid box myself lol. but the coolant system is a common problem and needs constant top ups.

[@1BMWdrvr1]

You may need a coolant expansion tank reservoir. A common failure, as are window regulators (try not to slam the doors) and control arm bushings (a wear item that when replaced makes the car steer like new!). Be sure you use BMW approved oil and keep it full. Using a Qt. every 2k is not uncommon for high mileage, 150/200k, motors. Always remember your brakes are among the strongest on the road so leave plenty of room with the car ahead of you so you don't have to panick stop and cause the car behind you to hit you...(Because you know how jealous drivers always tailgate better cars...lol) Be safe, have fun and Lead, Follow or get out of the way...

[@ms.vasquez1805]

@@1BMWdrvr1 true i have 2005 330i and replace both windows regulator and coolant needs somewhat constant fill up but i love the this look even over 2019...The should bring the look back especially back sports look..for 4 door🥰🥰

[@Sandeep_In_America]

@@ms.vasquez1805 does coolant reduced in ur car every week

[@stephenmurray7993]

does the 2003 model have a first aid kit?

[@scrimblomale3306]

It depends on the package, I think the first aid kid is more common in european models.

[@xxXdarkxknightXxx]

Stephen Murray

[@matthewnicholas6365]

The arm rest is appalling in the E46 2 convertibles and both have driven me nuts by being directly over the handbrake

[@izil1fe]

This is awesome :D

[@igorkostelac1418]

We wants more parts Please

[@catalincruceru5983]

Anyone knows how many MHz has the Key for a BMW 316i 1999 sedan 77kw ??

next time include the “how to use turn indicators” 🤦‍♂️😂

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

I want color decals. Omg it's recharged by the ignition

[@alexzirnea]

3:46 great job BMW, at least make sure your cars look as best as they can in a review video..

[@ElChanty46]

E46 is truly too luxurious

[@R1DER420]

Hope i will need this

[@engr1008]

excellent !

[@CrushiChris]

how in the holy hell did they do this in 2002?

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

Please bmw e83 2001

[@aydiemouulugun5595]

Very informative, but the problem I had is my key died and had no way of charging it and the car was left unlocked. Now it's sorted after spending £140 for a new key. No key no access to the boot!!

[@karencleveland7622]

You can just hold the trunk handle for a few seconds and it will open automatically if car is unlocked.

[@karencleveland7622]

Aydiemou Ulugun hold handle a few seconds and it will open without the key

[@gh-cu1jh]

Why didnt you just get a new battery for your key? I just spent about $10 on a new battery when mine died.

[@alyoshamikhaylov7651]

BMW: Created these tons of feature car People: Let's rip it out and drift it!

[@felipejerez37]

hero

[@Tomcharva]

Why call a sunroof a 'moon roof' hahaha

[@aliasalias6105]

Top👌💪

[@harrisjohnny477]

I wonder if auto mechanics have a soul. ?Or, they just demons from hell ? When it comes to my BMW 3 Series. I hear so much bulshit about the repair that is needed on my car. after I have replace the parts that they say need to be replaced them motherfukers a bulshit. There are three things I feel you should never trust. One a woman, 2 a person who says I'm trying to help you here. And 3/ a auto mechanic. all I have to say is thank God for you to videos that teach you how to fix your own car

[@NorthernChev]

…when you SELL your BMW, don’t forget to CLEAR OUT your garage door codes.

[@eurosonly]

You can unlock the moon roof with the key??? WTF lmao.. Mind blown. Jesus that's some futuristic shit right there. My Lexus doesn't have half of this stuff. That's also probably why it's more reliable.

[@sergiugabriel3996]

I need mahogany trim!! xD

[@littlesister4556]

key memory? what in the skynet future shit is this

[@NorthernChev]

“Part 5: How To Keep Your Totally Plastic Cooling System From Cracking Every 15,000 Miles”. JUST KIDDING. No E46 cooling system ever lasts for 15,000 miles. Lol.

[@aq7h3r]

Your new BMW is equipped with a flap that grenades your engine after 100k km.

[@ch-jc1mp]

tell me about your experience with this.

[@fakiirification]

These cars originated in germany... why so much need for a "sense of security" inside a locked car etc? I mean i can understand it these days after the wahabi invasion turning most of europe into a ghetto. but 20 years ago? not so much.

[@GaryJohnsonAdultShopit]

Had my BMW for years, 2001 model, 320d time to look for a new one soon but not buying a diesel again as new ones have this crappy dpf filter and if you do low miles it keeps clogging up and you have to keep paying all the time to get it unblocked.