BMW 325xi manual

The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner's Manual for Vehicle A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG Contents[...]

Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

325xi Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and than k 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 time to read th is Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have comp[...]

© 2006 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, in cluding excerpts, on ly with the written co nsent of BMW AG, Munich . Order No. 01 41 0 012 353 US English II/06 Printed in Germany Printed on env ironmentally frie ndly paper, bleached without chlorine, suita ble for recycling. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 01[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic- ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 146 . Using this Owner's Manua l 4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects At a gla nce 10 Cockpit Controls 18 Opening and closing 31 Adjustments 39 Transporting children safely 42 Driv[...]

Notes 4 Notes Using this Owner's Manual W e h a v e t r i e d t o m a k e a ll the infor mation 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 th e first chapter. Should [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 5 The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari- ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire arra y of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind th at the manual may con- tain information on accessories and equipm[...]

Notes 6 to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electric al system or affec t the validity of the BMW Limi ted Warranty. See your BMW Center for additional inform ation. < Maintenance, replacement, or re pair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performe d by any automotive repair establishment or[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 7 For Canadian customers Canadian customers who w ish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele- phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-05 10, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Spark[...]

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At a glance This overvie w of buttons , switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. At a glance Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW[...]

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel : controls and displays 3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor * 36 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 28 2 Opening and closing windows 27 4 Parking lamps 74 Low beams 74 Automatic headlamp control * 74 Adaptive Head Light * 75 5 Fog lamps * 76 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012[...]

At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 11 7 Instrument cluster 12 10 Ignition lock 42 11 Buttons * on the steering wheel 12 Horn: the entire surface 13 Steering wheel adjustment 38 15 Releasing the hood 112 16 Opening the tailgate * 6 Turn signals 46 High beams, headlamp flasher 76 Roadside parking lamps * 76 Computer 58 Settings and [...]

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signa ls 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Displays for active cruise control * 50 5 Tachometer 57 6 Energy Control 58 7 Display for > Clock 57 > Outside temperature 57 > Indicator and warning lamps 63 8 Display for > Position of automatic transmission * 44 > Com[...]

At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 13 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamp s can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in bo th the indica- tor area 1 and the display 2 . Some lamps are checked fo r proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switc[...]

Cockpit 14 Around the center consol e: controls and displa ys Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 15 1 Microphone for voice command system * and for telephone in hands-free mode * 2 Initiating an emergency call * 3 Reading lamps 77 4 Panorama glass roof * 28 5 Interior lamps 77 6 Passenger airbag status lamp * 73 7 Hazard warning flashers 8 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 66 9 Central locking sy[...]

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Controls This chapter is intend ed to provide you with information for complete control of yo ur vehicle. All features and accessories that ar e useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Controls Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

Opening and closing 18 Opening and closing Keys/remote controls 1 Remote control with integrated key 2 Spare key 3 Adapter for spare key, in the glove compart- ment Remote contr ol with integr ated key Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automati cally recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 19 Take the adapter out of the bracket on the inside of the glove compartment and slide the spare key into the adap ter before using it. Personal Profi le The concept You can set many of your BMW's functions t o suit your personal needs and prefere nces. Without any action on your part, Pers[...]

Opening and closing 20 In the event of a sufficien tly severe accident, the central locking system un locks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte- rior lamps come on. Opening and closing: from outside Using the remote control Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. You should therefore[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 21 Unlocking the t ailgate Press the button for a longer period. The tailgate opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked. If you press the bu tton on the remote control a second time for a longe r period within three seconds, th e cargo area cover is raised * . Before[...]

Opening and closing 22 Commission regulations. Operation is gov - erned by the followi ng: FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement: This device complies wi th part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: > This device must no t cause harmful inter- ference, and > This device mu st accept any int[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 23 3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display. 4. Press button 2 . 5. Use button 1 to select: > The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened. > The central locking sy[...]

Opening and closing 24 period within three seconds: the cargo area cover is raised. Before closing the tailgate, press the cover downward until it engages. Opening manually In the event of an electrical malfunction: 1. From the cargo area, swing the cover on the tailgate upward. 2. Pull the ring upward. The tailgate is unlocked. 3. Open the tailgat[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 25 Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the tailgate is opened > To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to the information fur- ther below > When the car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is m[...]

Opening and closing 26 > When transporting on car-carrying trains > When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor an d interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control twice in a row. The indicator lamp comes on for approx. two seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt alarm sensor and the inter[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 27 Do not depress the brake or the clutch , otherwise the engine will start immedi- ately. < Starting the engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni- tion when a remote contro l is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a r emote control into the ignition switch, refer to[...]

Opening and closing 28 Opening, closing > Press the switch to the resistance point. The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch presse d. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point. The window opens automatic ally. Press the switch again to stop the opening move- ment. You can close the windows in the same manner by pullin[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 29 leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves. < Raising > Press the switch. The closed panorama glass roof is raised and the sliding visor is opened slightly. > Press the switch twice. The closed panorama glass roof is raised and the slidi[...]

Opening and closing 30 Following interruptions in el ectrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the sunroof can only be rais ed. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW Center. Closing manua lly In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the panorama gl ass roof man[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 31 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital co n- tribution to relaxed, fati gue-free driving. In con- junction with the safe ty belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influen ce on your safety in the e vent of an accident. To ens[...]

Adjustments 32 ensuing loss of vehicle co ntrol could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as we ll, do not incline the backrest too far to the r ear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an ac cident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminat ing the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 33 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below. Sports seat* On this seat, you can manually ad just the thigh support, the tilt angle and the width of the back- rest. Thigh support Pull the lever and move the thigh[...]

Adjustments 34 Front seats Height adjustment > To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1 , and slide the head restraint down. Removing 1. Pull up all the way. 2. Press the button, arrow 1 , and pull the head restraint all the way out. Rear seats Height adjustment > To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1 [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 35 Settings for the seat back width and lumbar support are not stored in memory. Storing 1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 42 . 2. Adjust the seat and ex terior mirrors to the desired positions. 3. Press the button. The LED in the button lights up. 4. Press the desired m[...]

Adjustments 36 Convenience mode 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch on radio readiness, refer to page 42 . 2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1 or 2 . The adjusting procedure is immediately halted when you touch a se at adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons. Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 37 1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the othe r mirror or automa tic curb monitor * 3 Folding mirrors in and out * The positions of the exterior mirrors are sto red for the remote control currently used * , refer to Personal Profile, page 19 . Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manuall[...]

Adjustments 38 Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in mo tion, or an accident may result from any unexpected movement. < 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer red height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion. 3. Swing the lever back up. Do not use force to swing the [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 39 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherw ise they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example. < The rear center seat is not suitable for installing universal child-restraint system[...]

Transporting children safely 40 Child seat security All rear safety belts an d the front passenger's safety belt can be prev ented from bein g pulled out in order to fasten child-restraint systems. To lock the safe ty belt 1. Secure the child-restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to ret[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 41 Rear seats The anchor points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps. Flip up the corre- sponding caps. On journeys Child-safety locks for rear doors Slide down the safety le ver o n the rear doors: The door can now be opened from the outsi[...]

Driving 42 Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote co ntro l all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on. Individual electrical consumers ca n operate. > The electric steerin g wheel lock dise n- gages audibly. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before you move the vehicle, other- wise the electric steering[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 43 Starting the engine Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and de ath. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with th e engine running,[...]

Driving 44 Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator la mp The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sou nds in addition. The handbrake is still applied. Indicator lamp for Canadian models. Applying The lever locks in po sition auto[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 45 Displays in the instrument cl uster P R N D DS M1 to M6 The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode. Changing sele ctor lever positi ons > With the ignition switched on or the engine running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P: interlock. [...]

Driving 46 gear selected appears br iefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the gear actually in use. To use the automatic func tion again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. Overriding selector le ver lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed, the se[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 47 3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display. 4. Press button 2 . 5. Use button 1 to select: > Brief indication of a turn. > Triple turn signal. 6. Press button 2 . The setting is stored. Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2[...]

Driving 48 Cleaning wi ndshield and head lamps* Pull lever 4 . Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps ar e cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals. Do not use the washers if there is a ny danger that the fluid will freeze on the wi[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 49 should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated. One lever f or all functions 1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat- ing 2 Storing and maintainin g speed or deceler- ating 3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resum[...]

Driving 50 pedal is released, the st ored speed is achieved again and maintained. Warning l amp The warning lamp comes on when cruise cont rol has been automatically deactivated by engaging the hand- brake or as a result of DSC intervening. Resuming a speed stored beforehand Briefly press th e button, arrow 4 . the stored speed is resumed and maint[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 51 ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustom ed to, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages re lating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 54 . Braking sensa tion The system's automatic br ake operation [...]

Driving 52 Adjusting desired speed Adjust your desired spee d to the traffic conditions and remain ready to brake at all times, otherwise there is a risk of accident. Great differences in speed to the vehicle ahead, e.g. when quickly approaching a truc k or when another vehicle swerves into your lane, cannot be compensated for by the system. < I[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 53 Deactivating cruise control Press the lever upward or downward, arrow 3 . The displays in the speedometer disappe ar. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When you brake th e vehicle > When the speed is reduced to below 20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic s ituation &[...]

Driving 54 are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 64 . < Warning l amps The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that y ou must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. Active cruise con- trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ah ead. This indicator does not [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 55 Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning system. < If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi- cle in front of you and the vehic le ahead speeds up or the lane ahea d becomes clear, then you r vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have se[...]

Driving 56 In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control would re act briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In a ddition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehic l e decelerates in either case, you can choose to o vercome the deceler- ation by briefly pressing the accelerator[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 57 Everything under control Odometer, outsid e temperature display, clock 1 Resetting trip odometer 2 Outside temperature display and clock 3 Odometer and trip odo meter Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temp[...]

Everything under control 58 Energy Control Displays the curr ent fu el consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driv ing style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions. Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity: approx. 15.9 US gallons / 60 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 104 . If the tilt of the vehic[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 59 To reset averag e fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indi cator stalk for approx. 2s e c o n d s . Settings and informatio n Operating princi ple 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming selected display or set val- ues > Calling up [...]

Everything under control 60 Exiting displays The outside-temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first. Formats and units of measure You can set formats and units of measure. The settings are stored for the remote control cur- re[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 61 4. Press button 2 until is displayed. The settings are reset. Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service a re displayed briefly immediately after you star t the engine or switch on the ignition. The extent of servic e work required can be rea[...]

Everything under control 62 Possible displays 1 Button for selecting functions 2 Service requirements 3 Engine oil 4 Exhaust emissions test * 5 Roadworthiness test * 6 Microfilter 7 Spark plugs 8 Brakes, front 9 Brakes, rear 10 Brake fluid More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 117 . Clock Setting the time To set the 12[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 63 Date Setting the date To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measur e on page 60 . 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the date and the word "SET"[...]

Everything under control 64 indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. Yo u can view the Check Contro l messages whenever it is convenient for you. Viewing stored Check Control messages 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the wo[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 65 Technology for driving comfort and safety PDC Park Distance Co ntrol* The concept The PDC assists you with mane uvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object in front of * or behind your car. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors i[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 66 thin and wedge-shape d objects, etc. Low objects alre ady indicated, such as a curb, may enter the sensors' dead areas before a continu- ous audible signal is given. Higher, protruding objects, such as ledges, may not be detectable. Loud sound sources outside or inside the c ar can drown out the PDC[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 67 reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances: > When driving uphill on snow-covered roads, in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered roads > When rocking a st[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 68 Activating HDC Press the button; the indicator lamp lights up. The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle is being braked automatically. Deactivating HDC Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. HDC is deactivated instantly above a speed of approx. 35 mph or 60 km/h, or approx. 10 seconds af[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 69 Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradient s. It is not necessary to use the handbrake for this. 1. Hold the car in place by depres sing the brake. 2. Release the brake and drive off without delay. The drive-off assistant holds the car in p[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 70 4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until the reading shown below is displayed. 5. Start to drive. Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, withou t any feed back. Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, an acoustic sig- nal sounds. There [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 71 intervention is simult aneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 66 . Malfunction The warning lamps come on. Active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensi- tively[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety 72 seat covers, cushions or other objects not spe- cifically approved for seat s with integral side air- bags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over th e back- rests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not mod- ify the individua[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 73 Operational r eadiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, refer to page 42 , the warning lamp comes on br iefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational. Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not come on along with radio readiness > W[...]

Lamps 74 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off and daytime driving lamps 1 Parking lamps and daytime driving lamps 2 Low beams 3 Automatic headlamp control * and Adaptive Head Light * Parking l amps In switch position 1 , the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switch ed on. You can us e the parking lamps for parking. For the additional op[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 75 appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET". 2. Press button 2 . 3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display. 4. Press button 2 . 5. Use button 1 to select: > The function is deactivated. > ... Select the[...]

Lamps 76 of the road surfac e. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. Activating Adapti ve Head Light With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the automatic headlamp cont rol position, refer to page 74 . To avoid dazzling the drivers of o ncoming vehi- cles, Adaptive H[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 77 the display, accompanie d by the brightness and the word "SET". 2. Press button 2 . 3. Lightly push button 1 up or down to select the brightness; the setting is stored imme- diately. 4. Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk. The display again shows the outside tem- perature and [...]

Climate 78 Climate Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner o r an automatic climate control system. 1 Air conditioner 2 Automatic climate control * Air vents 3 Airflow direc ted toward the windsh ield and side wind ows 4 Air to the upper body area. The knurled wheels open and close the air supply conti[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 79 Air conditioner 1 Air distribution 2 Recirculated-air mode 3 Air flow rate 4 Cooling function 5 Temperature 6 Rear window defroster Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the win- dows , to the upper body area or to the footwell . Intermedi- ate settings are possible. Recirculated -air mod[...]

Climate 80 Defrosting windows and remo ving condensation 1. Air distribution 1 in position . 2. Airflow co ntrol 2 all the way to the right. 3. Temperature 3 to the right, red. 4. Switch on rear window defroster 4 to defrost the rear window . Ventilatio n 1 Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open and close the air vents 2 Use the lever to change th[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 81 Automatic clim ate control* 1 Air distribution, manual 2 Temperature, left side of pa ssenger com- partment 3 Maximum cooling 4 AUTO program 5 Air flow rate, manual 6 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/ Recirculated-air mode 7 Residual heat 8 Temperature, right side of passenger com- partm[...]

Climate 82 should therefore open them for maximum cool- ing. AUTO program The AUTO program adjusts the air distribution to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specificat ions will be adapted to outside influences as a result of seasonal changes, e.g. sunl[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 83 Defrosting windows and rem oving condensation Quickly removes ice and conden- sation from the windshield and front side windows. Switching cooling function on/off The cooling fun ction cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required, according to the temperature se[...]

Practical interior accessories 84 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as th ree hand-held transmit- ters for various rem ote-controlled devices, such as door openers and ho use alarm sys- tems. The integrated un iversal remote control registers a[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 85 The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. You can operate the system whe n the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on. If the system fails to function even after repeated progr amming, check whether the original ha[...]

Practical interior accessories 86 Refer to the world ma p with compass zones below. To set a compass zone, press the adjustment button on the bottom of the interior rearview mirror with a pointed object, such as a pen, for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the c om- pass zone set is shown in the display. To change the zone se tting, press the adju[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 87 Glove compartment Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Closing Fold the cove r up. To prevent injury in the event of an acci- dent while the vehicle is being driven, close the glove co mpartment immediat ely after use. < Locking To lock the glove compartm[...]

Practical interior accessories 88 Connecting Lift up the center armr est. 1 Power supply for your external audio device: Socket with removable cap 2 Connection for audio playback: 3.5 mm cinch connecto r To play audio trac ks through the car's loud- speaker system, connect the h eadset or line- out port of the external device to connection 2 .[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 89 Emptying Lift out the insert. Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding o r touching it in other areas could result in bu[...]

Practical interior accessories 90 Socket in the cargo area Open the cap. Cargo area Cargo area cover Pull out the cover and hook it into the retaining fixtures. Do not place objects on the cove r, other- wise they could endanger the car's oc cu- pants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden swerving. Do not let the cover retr act, otherwise it [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 91 With an expanded car go area 1. Fold down b oth rear seat backs, refer to Expanding the cargo area. 2. Use the buttons to un latch the casing on both sides, arrow 1 . 3. Pull the casing out backwards, arrow 2 , without tilting it. 4. Slide the casing into the guides on the backs of the seat ba[...]

Practical interior accessories 92 Folding up the cargo area floor panel Fold up the cargo a rea fl oor panel and take it out or lean it forward. Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the sto rage com- partment under the floor pa nel, otherwise dam- age could result. < Lashing eyes You will find lashing eyes in the cargo [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 93 1. Fold down the center pa nel in the rear seat backrest. 2. Pull the handle, arrow 1 . 3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2 . For more information on the various inserts available, contact your BMW Cen- ter. < Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

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Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

Things to remember when driving 96 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follo w the instructions below in order to achieve the optim al service life and economy of opera tion for your vehi cle. Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits. Up to 1,200 mil[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 97 there is no assurance th at the radiation which results from transmission will be dissipated from the vehicle interior. < Interior a nd exterior mirrors, automati c dimming feature* The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirro rs * is controlled by two photo cells in the[...]

Things to remember when driving 98 power assistance to th e brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpe ts or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals, otherwise peda l function could be impaired. < Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasiona lly, during extended peri ods when the vehicle is n o[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 99 Load The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug- gage can be transported. Stowing cargo > For the safety of the passengers, install the cargo area net, refer to page 90 . > Position heavy obj[...]

Things to remember when driving 100 Mounting points The mounting points are located in the roof or along the roof rails * . Loading roof-mo unted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle 's center of gravity when loaded, th ey have a major effe ct on vehicle handling and s teering response. You should therefore al ways remember not to[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 101 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

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Mobility This section helps you maintain yo ur car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, serv ice, maintenance and breakdown assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

Refueling 104 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refu- eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a messag e will be displayed. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con- tainers in your vehicle. They can dev elop a leak and cause an e xplos[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 105 Fuel specifications Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this would cause permanent damage to the catalytic converter. < Required fuel Premium Unleaded Ga soline The minimum octane rating is 91. If you use gasoline with this minimum octane rating, the engine may produce knocking sound[...]

Wheels and tires 106 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depe nd on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of th e specified tire pres- sure. Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and co[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 107 Tire inflati on pressures for t he 325xi Tire si ze Pressure specificat ions in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceedin g 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. [...]

Wheels and tires 108 Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed code letter Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h H = up to 131 mph or 210 km/h V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h W = up to 167 mph or 270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph o[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 109 Temperature The temperature gra des ar e A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor la boratory test wheel. Sustained high tempe rature can cau se t[...]

Wheels and tires 110 Tire age For various reasons, such as the de velopment of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace- ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the tires. The manufacturing date of tires is containe d in the tire coding: DOT ... 0705 means that the tire was manufac- tured in week 07 of 2005. Run-Flat Tires[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 111 Run-Flat Tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Ru n-Flat T ires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you. For safety reasons, BMW recommends that da[...]

Under the hood 112 Under the hood Do not work on the car unless you pos- sess the necessary technical knowled ge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide- lines, have any work on the veh icle performed only by a BMW Center or by a workshop that work according to BMW re pair procedures with correspondingly trained pe rsonnel. If this work is [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 113 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 115 2 Washer fluid reservoi r for headlamp clean- ing system and wind ow washer sy stem, refer to page 48 3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 126 4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oi[...]

Under the hood 114 Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked. This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move. 3 Oil level down to minimum: Add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil as soon as possible, refer also to Adding engine oil. 4 Oil level is too [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 115 If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in betwee n oil changes. Only use oils with the API SH specification or higher. Your BMW Center will be glad to answer any questions regarding BMW High Per- formance Synth etic Oil or [...]

Under the hood 116 Brake pads The warning lamps light up in red even though the handbrake has been released. The bra ke pads have reached the safe limit for pad wear. Have brake pads replaced immediately. Display of this malfunction on Cana- dian models. For your own safety: use on ly brake pad s that BMW has approved for the corre- sponding vehicl[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 117 Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the tra ffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service sched ule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the i[...]

Maintenance 118 Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be ch ecked by a device via th e OBD socket. This socket is located on the driver 's side to the left, on the bottom of the instrument panel underneath a cover. Exhaust emission values The warning lamps come on. The exhaust emiss ion values [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 119 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard t ool kit is stored in a c ompartment on the left-hand side underneath the cargo area floor panel. Wiper blades Changing front wiper bl ades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Remove the cover. To do so, press the ho ok on the bottom, see arrow. 3. [...]

Replacing components 120 any instructions provided by the bulb manufac- turer. < For care a nd maintenance of the headlamps, please follow the instruct ions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure. If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here, please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BM[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 121 1. Turn the wheel inwards. 2. Open the flap in the wheel well. To do so, turn the fastener c ounterclockwise using a coin, for example. Changing low-beam and hi gh-beam bulbs 1. Remove the relevant cover for the head- lamp. 2. Disconnect the plug from the lamp. 3. Push the wire bracket to the[...]

Replacing components 122 Tail lamps > Brake lamp in the tailgate 21 watt bulb, H 21 W > Other lamps: 21 watt bulb, P 21 W The tail lamps are divided into two parts. One part is in the tailgate, th e other is in the fe nder. 1 Brake lamp 2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp 3 Turn signal 4 Backup lamp 5 Tail lamp 6 Brake lamp Fender-mounted lamps[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 123 4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment. 5. Re-engage the bulb holde r so that it audibly clicks into place. 6. Reattach the trim of the tailgate. License p late lamp 5 watt bulb, C 5 W 1. Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the right [...]

Replacing components 124 tialization. Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be r eprogrammed: > Time and date These values must be update d, refer to page 62 . > Radio Stations must be stored again, refer to th e separate Owner's M anual for Radio. > Panorama glass roof It may only be possible to raise the s[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 125 Giving and receiving assistance Emergency calling* Conditions for an emergency call: > Full preparation package mobile phone > BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling BMW Assist, refer to separate Owner's Manual. > Radio readiness is on. > The car phone is logged on to a mobile tele-[...]

Giving and receiving assistance 126 check the expiration date s of the contents reg- ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec- essary. Warning triang le* The warning triangle is located behind the left- hand trim in the cargo ar ea. Press the tab to take it out. Jump starting If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine ca[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 127 Your BMW has a s pecial nut as body ground or negative pole. 5. Attach the second te rminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi- nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle [...]

Giving and receiving assistance 128 gaged and the car is not steerable. Jump start- ing, refer to page 126 . Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is not running. Thus, braking an d steering will requir e increased effort. < Switch on the hazard wa rning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations. Manual transmission Gearshi[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 129 1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations. 2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 42 . 3. Shift into 3rd gear. 4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi- ately depress the[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 130 Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps appear in indicator area 1 and display 2 . See the table for informa- tion on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp comes on alone or in combination with another. Some lamps can light up in different colors. Corresponding distinctions are made in the text[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 131 Engine compartment lid open Tailgate or r ear window open Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible, refer to page 48 . Lights up in red: Service is due Schedule a service appointment Check service requir ements, refer to page 61 . Lights up in yellow: The engine [...]

Indicator and warning lamps 132 Lights up in red: Engine malfunction Stop the ca r and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW Center. Lights up in yellow: Full engine power is no longer availabl e You can continue your journey, but moderate your sp eed and exercise d ue caution. Have the engine checked as soon a[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 133 Lights up in red: Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator malfunction Switch off all unne cessary electrical consumers. Have the battery checked without delay. Lights up in yellow: Battery charge level very low, battery aged or not securely connected Have the battery ch ecked as soon a[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 134 Indication in US models Vehicle electronics failed You canno t continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW Center. Indication * in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed You canno t continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW Center. Indication * in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed You canno t continue your[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 135 Suspension control system failed, re fer also to page 68 Driving stability limited during accelera- tion and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked as soon as possible. xDrive has failed, refer also to page 67 You ca[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 136 Light up in yellow and red: > Tire is deflated Carefully brin g the car to a stop. Comply with the additional information starting on page 69 . > Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 69 . Light up in yellow: Flat Tire Monitor fa iled. Punctures are not indicated Have the[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 137 Selector lever position P not engaged. Ignition cannot be switched off Engage selector le ver position P when you wish to switch o ff the ignition, refer to page 42 . Lights up in red: Electric steering wheel lock malfunc- tioning The engine can no lon ger be started. If applicable, do not sw[...]

Indicator and warning lamps 138 Active cruise control failed Keep a safe distance. Have the system checked. Park Distance Control failed Have the system checked. Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as soon as possible. Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp failed Have the low beams checked as soon as possible. High-be[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 139 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

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Reference This chapter contains technical data and an index that will help you find information most quickly. Reference Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

Technical data 142 Technical data Engine data 325xi Displacement cu in/cm µ 182.8/2,996 Number of cylinders 6 Maximum power output hp 215 at engine speed rpm 6,250 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 185/251 at engine speed rpm 2,750 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 143 Dimensions All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 38 ft 9 in/11.8 m Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG[...]

Technical data 144 Weights Never exceed e ither the approved axle loa ds or the gross vehicle weight . 325xi Curb weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,737/1,695 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,781/1,715 Approved gross weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,839/2,195 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,883/2,215 Load [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 145 Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page 105 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system For more details: page 48 including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 6.3/ 6.0 Engine with oil filter renewal US quarts/ liters approx.[...]

Everything from A to Z 146 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 66 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 50 Accessories, refer to The individual vehicle 5 Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate control 83 Active cruise contr ol 50 – indicator lamps 53 – malfunction 54 – selecting distance 52 – sensor 54 Active ste[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 147 Backup lamps, refer to Tail lamps 122 Band-aids, refer to First-aid pouch 125 Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 128 Battery 123 – charging 123 – disposal 27 , 123 – jump starting 126 – temporary power failure 123 Battery renewal – remote control 27 Being towed 127 Belts, refer[...]

Everything from A to Z 148 Center brake lamp – replacing bulbs 123 Center console, refer to Around the center console 14 Central locking – from inside 22 – from outside 19 Central locking system 19 – convenient access 26 Changing bulbs 119 Changing wheels 123 Chassis number, refer to Engine compartmen t 113 Check Control 63 Check Gas Cap 10[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 149 Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 46 Displace ment, re fer to Engi ne data 142 Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 76 Displays – instrument cluster 12 Displays and controls 10 Disposal – coolant 115 – remote control battery 27 – vehicle battery 123 Distance cont[...]

Everything from A to Z 150 Filter – refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic climate control 83 – refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 80 First aid pouch 125 Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 42 Flashlight, refer to Rechargeable flashlight 87 Flash when locking/ unlocking 21 Flat – Run-Flat Tires 110 [...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 151 I Ice warnin g 57 Ignition 42 – switched off 42 – switched on 42 Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 18 Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 42 Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 42 Ignition lock 42 Indicator and warning lamps 13 , 130 Individua l [...]

Everything from A to Z 152 Manual operation – door lock 22 – glass sunroof 30 – panorama glass roof 30 – tailgate 24 – transmission lock, automatic transmission 46 Manual release – fuel filler door 104 Manual transmission 44 Master key, refer to Inte grated key/remote control 18 Maximum cooling 81 Maximum speed – with winter tires 111[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 153 Pollen – refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic climate control 83 – refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 80 Power failure 123 Power windows 28 – safety switch 28 Power windows, refe r to Windows 27 Pressure, tires 106 Pressure monitoring, tires 69 – Flat Ti[...]

Everything from A to Z 154 Seat belt reminder, refer to 'Fasten safety belts' reminder 36 Seats 31 – adjusting the seats 32 – heating 34 – sitting safely 31 Securing cargo 92 Securing the vehicle – from inside 22 – from outside 20 Selecting distance for active cruise control 52 Selector lever – automatic transmission with Step[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 155 Tank contents, refer to Capacities 145 Technical dat a 142 Technica l modifications 5 Teleph one – installation location, refer to Center armrest 87 – refer to separate Owner's Manual Temperature adjustments – air conditioner 79 – automatic climate control 81 Temperature display [...]

Everything from A to Z 156 Unlocking – from inside 23 – from outside 20 – tailgate 26 – without remote control, refer to Convenient access 26 V Vehicle – battery 123 – breaking in 96 – care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure – cargo loading 98 – dimensions 143 – Identification Number, refer to Engine compartment 113 – [...]

Refueling So that you always have access to the data you need when refueling, you ar e recommended to enter the relevant figures for your car in the table provided below. Co nsult the index for indi- vidual specifications. Fuel Engine oil Do not add engine oil until the corresponding warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up, refer to page 1[...]

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