BMW 325xi Sports Wagon 2006- User Manual

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 5 The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari-ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip-ment available with a specific BMW model.Please bear in mind that the manual may...

Notes 6 to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW Center for additional information. < Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 7 For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele-phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Tra...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displaysis 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 f...

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 l...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals 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 >...

At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty Refere nce 13 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-ious combinations and colors in both the indica-tor area 1 and the display 2 . Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefl...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 353 - © 03/06 BMW AG

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are 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 control with integrated key Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 19 Take the adapter out of the bracket on the inside of the glove compartment and slide the spare key into the adapter before using it. Personal Profile The concept You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and p...

Opening and closing 20 In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks 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 ...

Opening and closing 22 Commission regulations. Operation is gov-erned by the following:FCC ID:LX8766S LX8766E LX8CASCompliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful inter-ference, a...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 tim...

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 upw...

Opening and closing 26 > When transporting on car-carrying trains > When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor and 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 fla...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to inse...

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 pressed. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point. The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move-ment. You can ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 twic...

Opening and closing 30 Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the sunroof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW Center. Closing manually In the event of an electrical malfunc...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 31 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence...

Adjustments 32 ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan-ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 adjust the thigh support, the tilt angle and the width of the ba...

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: ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 exterior mirrors to the desired positions. 3. Press the button...

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 seat adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons. Safety feature...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 37 1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic curb monitor * 3 Folding mirrors in and out * The positions of the exterior mirrors are stored for the remote control currently used * , refer to Personal Profile, page 19 . Man...

Adjustments 38 Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, or an accident may result from any unexpected movement. < 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi-tion. 3. Swing th...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 39 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example. < The rear center seat is not...

Transporting children safely 40 Child seat security All rear safety belts and the front passenger's safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child-restraint systems. To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child-restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all th...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 lever on the...

Driving 42 Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on.Individual electrical consumers can operate. > The electric steering wheel lock disen-gages audibly. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before you move the...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 43 Starting the engine Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Ne...

Driving 44 Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The handbrake is still applied.Indicator lamp for Canadian mod...

Driving 46 gear selected appears briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the b...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 . T...

Driving 48 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* 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 are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals. Do not use the washers if there is an...

Driving 50 pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained. Warning lamp The warning lamp comes on when cruise control has been automatically deactivated by engaging the hand- brake or as a result of DSC intervening. Resuming a speed stored beforehand Briefly press the button, a...

Driving 52 Adjusting desired speed Adjust your desired speed 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 truck or when another vehicle swerves into your lane,...

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

Driving 56 In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the decel...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 57 Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Resetting trip odometer 2 Outside temperature display and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km...

Everything under control 58 Energy Control Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving 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 refu...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 59 To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator stalk for approx. 2 seconds. Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming 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. The ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the i...

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 ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 63 Date Setting the date To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measure 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 disp...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 65 Technology for driving comfort and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object in front of * or behind your car. To m...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 66 thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects already 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 outsid...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 o...

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 app...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 69 Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the handbrake for this. 1. Hold the car in place by depressing the brake. 2. Release the brake and drive off w...

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, without any feedback. Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. I...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 71 intervention is simultaneously 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, where...

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

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 73 Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, refer to page 42 , the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational. Airbag system malfunction > Warning...

La mps 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 lamps In switch position 1 , the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the ...

La mps 76 of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. Activating Adaptive Head Light With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the automatic headlamp control position, refer to page 74 . To avoid dazzling...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 77 the display, accompanied 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. ...

Climate 78 Climate Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner or an automatic climate control system. 1 Air conditioner 2 Automatic climate control * Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 4 Air to the upper body area. The knur...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 . In...

Climate 80 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 1. Air distribution 1 in position . 2. Airflow control 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 . Ventilation 1 Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open and c...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 81 Automatic climate control* 1 Air distribution, manual 2 Temperature, left side of passenger com-partment 3 Maximum cooling 4 AUTO program 5 Air flow rate, manual 6 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/Recirculated-air mode 7 Residual ...

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 specifications will be adapted to outside influ...

Practical interior accessories 84 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmit-ters for various remote-controlled devices, such as door openers and house alarm sys-tems. The int...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 85 The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.You can operate the system when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on. If the system fails to function even af...

Practical interior accessories 86 Refer to the world map 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 com-pass zone set is shown in the displ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 87 Glove compartment Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Closing Fold the cover up. To prevent injury in the event of an acci-dent while the vehicle is being driven, close the glove compartment immediat...

Practical interior accessories 88 Connecting Lift up the center armrest. 1 Power supply for your external audio device:Socket with removable cap 2 Connection for audio playback:3.5 mm cinch connector To play audio tracks through the car's loud-speaker system, connect the headset or line-out port of ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 cover, other-wise they could endanger the car's occu- pants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden swerving. Do...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 91 With an expanded cargo area 1. Fold down both rear seat backs, refer to Expanding the cargo area. 2. Use the buttons to unlatch the casing on both sides, arrow 1 . 3. Pull the casing out backwards, arrow 2 , without tilting it. 4. Slide...

Practical interior accessories 92 Folding up the cargo area floor panel Fold up the cargo area floor panel and take it out or lean it forward. Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com- partment under the floor panel, otherwise dam-age could result. < Lashing ...

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 follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle. Engine and differential Always o...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 97 there is no assurance that the radiation which results from transmission will be dissipated from the vehicle interior. < Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exte...

Things to remember when driving 98 power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals, otherwise pedal function could be impaired. < Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, du...

Things to remember when driving 100 Mounting points The mounting points are located in the roof or along the roof rails * . Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You ...

Mobility This section helps you maintain your car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, 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 message 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...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 Gasoline The minimum octane rating is 91. If you use gasoline with this min...

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 depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres-sure. Check th...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 107 Tire inflation pressures for the 325xi Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the ta...

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/hT = up to 118 mph or 190 km/hH = up to 131 mph or 210 km/hV = up to 150 mph or 240 km/hW =...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 109 Temperature The temperature grades are 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 laboratory te...

Wheels and tires 110 Tire age For various reasons, such as the development 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 contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 0705 means that the tire was man...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 111 Run-Flat Tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW Center will be glad t...

Under the hood 112 Under the hood Do not work on the car unless you pos-sess the necessary technical knowledge. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a BMW Center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with corresp...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 113 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 115 2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer to page 48 3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 126 4...

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, refe...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 115 If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use oils with the API SH specification or higher. Your BMW Center will be glad to answer any ques...

Under the hood 116 Brake pads The warning lamps light up in red even though the handbrake has been released. The brake 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 only brake pads that B...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 117 Maintenance BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience fea...

Maintenance 118 Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the 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 lam...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 119 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment on the left-hand side underneath the cargo area floor panel. Wiper blades Changing front wiper blades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Remove the cover. ...

Replacing components 120 any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-turer. < For care and maintenance of the headlamps, please follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure. If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here, please contact your BMW ...

Replacing components 122 Tail lamps > Brake lamp in the tailgate21 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, the other is in the fender. 1 Brake lamp 2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp 3 Turn signal 4 Backup lamp...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 123 4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace-ment. 5. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place. 6. Reattach the trim of the tailgate. License plate lamp 5 watt bulb, C ...

Replacing components 124 tialization. Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be reprogrammed: > Time and date These values must be updated, refer to page 62 . > Radio Stations must be stored again, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio. > Panorama glass ro...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 ...

Giving and receiving assistance 126 check the expiration dates of the contents reg-ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-essary. Warning triangle* The warning triangle is located behind the left-hand trim in the cargo area. Press the tab to take it out. Jump starting If the car's own bat...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 127 Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. 5. Attach the second terminal 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...

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 and steering will require increased effort. < Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-ing on l...

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

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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 either the approved axle loads 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 ...

Refere nce At a gl anc e Controls Dr iv ing tip s Mobi li ty 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...

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 control 50 – indicator lamps 53 – malfunction 54 – sel...

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...

Refueling So that you always have access to the data you need when refueling, you are recommended to enter the relevant figures for your car in the table provided below. Consult the index for indi-vidual specifications. Fuel Engine oil Do not add engine oil until the corresponding warning lamp in th...