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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.
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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.
© 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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 Re.
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.
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 .
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 gl.
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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.
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.
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.
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 * .
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.
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.
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.
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 v.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 ve.
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.
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 Odome.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 t.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 A.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 sys.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 transmissi.
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.
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 f.
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 – charg.
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.
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 Di.
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 r.
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 posit.
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 fi.
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 Pow.
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 .
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 arm.
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 – c.
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.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté BMW 325xi c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du BMW 325xi - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation BMW 325xi, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le BMW 325xi va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le BMW 325xi, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du BMW 325xi.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le BMW 325xi. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei BMW 325xi ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
