BMW 325i Sedan 2006- Manuals

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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 th...

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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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 ...

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 * 37 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 28 2 Opening and closing windows 27 4 Parking lamps 76 Low beams 76 Automatic headlamp control * 76 Adaptive Head Light * 77 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 * 53 5 Tachometer 59 6 Energy Control 60 7 Display for > Clock 59 > Outside temperature 59 > Indicator and warning lamps 65 8 Display for >...

A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y Re fe re n c e 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 co...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 351 - © 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 0 012 351 - © 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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...

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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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 af...

Opening and closing 24 The integrated key of the remote control and the spare key, refer to page 18 , fit the luggage compartment lid lock. Opening manually Turn the integrated key of the remote control or the spare key all the way to the left: the luggage compartment lid opens. If you unlock and op...

Opening and closing 26 trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passen-ger compartment.Convenient access supports the fol...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 27 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 insert a remote control into the ignition switch, refer to page 42 . Switching off t...

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 ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 29 leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves. < Raising Press the switch. > The closed glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor is opened slightly. > When the glass...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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 maj...

Adju stmen ts 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 th...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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 wid...

Adju stmen ts 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 35 Seat and mirror memory* You can store and call up two different combi-nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror positions.Settings for the seat back width and lumbar support are not stored in memory. Storing 1. Switch on ...

Adju stmen ts 36 Manual call-up Do not call up memory while you are driv-ing, otherwise unexpected seat move- ment could result in an accident. < 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 ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 37 wise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will function properly. < Mirrors Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more convex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than th...

Adju stmen ts 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 ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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...

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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 41 Rear seats without through-loading system The anchor points for the LATCH child-restraint fixing system can be found at the loca-tions marked by the arrows. They are not visible from the outside. On journeys Child-safety loc...

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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 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 t...

Driving 44 handbrake, otherwise the vehicle could roll away. < Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the start/stop button. 3. Shift into first gear or reverse. Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-tor lever to...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 45 Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome. Sequential manual gearbox SMG* The concept The sequential manual gearbox SMG i...

Driving 46 Sequential mode After every engine start, sequential mode is activated when you press the selector lever towards the right while the brake is depressed.You can shift up or down using the shift paddles or the selector lever. You do not need to lift your foot from the accelerator pedal whil...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 47 Acceleration assistant The acceleration assistant provides for optimal, racing-style acceleration when starting off on a non-slippery surface. Do not use the acceleration assistant too frequently, otherwise components could ...

Driving 48 R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N Neutral, idle You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll. D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-ward gears are selected automatically.Under normal operating conditions, f...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 49 Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point.To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point. Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator has failed. ...

Driving 50 Normal wiper speed Press once.The system switches to operation in the inter-mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary. Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary. Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 51 Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure the correct concentration is maintained. < Capacity Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters. Cruise control* The concept Cruise control is availab...

Driving 52 Press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 1 , until the desired speed is reached. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system stores and maintains the speed. Decreasing desired speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, ar...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 53 Active cruise control* The concept With active cruise control, you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance set-ting...

Driving 54 One lever for all functions 1 Store and increase desired speed 2 Store and decrease desired speed 3 Deactivate system, refer to page 55 4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-tance, refer to page 56 5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead, refer to page 55 Maintaining current speed Brie...

Driving 56 Resuming stored desired speed and distance Briefly press the button, arrow 4 . The stored speed and distance are regained and maintained.In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving stability control systems are intervening > I...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 57 Malfunction The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. You can find more information starting on page 136 . System limitations Always remember that the range and abil-ity of the system does have physical limi- tat...

Driving 58 Swerving vehicles When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not rec-ognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle. When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to maintain the select...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 59 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,...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 60 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 ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 61 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: > ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 62 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 measur...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 63 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 swi...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 64 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 65 Date Setting the date To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62 . 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro-priate symbol appears...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 67 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 yo...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 68 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 out...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 69 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...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 70 1 To increase speed 2 To decrease speed 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 71 Display * of this malfunction on Cana- dian models. Display * of this malfunction on Cana- dian models. With xDrive 325xi, 330xi If one of the malfunctions described below occurs, drive cautiously and think well ahead. Also ...

T e chnology for driving comfort and safe ty 74 Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection. < The front airbags ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 75 vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer-tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger a...

La mp s 76 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 mp s 78 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 76 . To avoid dazzlin...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 79 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 indic...

Climate 80 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 81 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 f...

Climate 82 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 83 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...

Climate 84 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 86 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 87 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 func...

Practical interior accessories 88 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 89 Roller sun blinds* Rear window blind Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind. Roller sun blinds for rear side windows Pull loop of roller sun blind and hook onto bracket. Glove compartment...

Practical interior accessories 90 Ventilated storage compartment The storage compartment in the center armrest can be ventilated: slide the switch backwards.The temperature is controlled via the knurled wheel for adjusting the temperature of air venti-lating the rear of the passenger compartment, re...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 91 Ashtray, front Opening Push the ridge on the cover. 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...

Practical interior accessories 92 Sockets in the rear center console* Remove corresponding cover. Socket in the luggage compartment* Open the cap. Through-loading system* Opening 1. Open the belt lock of the rear center safety belt. To do so, press the button, see arrow, and release the latch plate....

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 93 2. Release the latch plate from the fixture on the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. The lashing eyes in the luggage c...

Practical interior accessories 94 Equipment version with drawer:Take the retaining strap on the right-hand side of the drawer out of the bracket and use it to fix the cargo luggage compartment panel in place. Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com- partment un...

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 0 012 351 - © 03/06 BMW AG

Things to re memb er wh en drivin g 98 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 Alwa...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 99 nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle electronics and mobile communication device can influence one another. In addition, there is no assurance that the radiation which results from transmission will be dissi...

Things to re memb er wh en drivin g 100 You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Down-shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans-mission, refer to page 48 . N...

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 0 012 351 - © 03/06 BMW AG

R e fueling 106 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 vehic...

Wh eels and tire s 108 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 ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 109 Tire inflation pressures for the 323i, for Canada only 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 press...

Wh eels and tire s 110 Tire inflation pressures for the 325i 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 table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with co...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 111 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 specificatio...

Wh eels and tire s 112 Tire inflation pressures for the 330i 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 table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with co...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 113 Tire inflation pressures for the 330xi 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 specificatio...

Wh eels and tire s 114 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 115 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 l...

Wh eels and tire s 116 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 m...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 117 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 wi...

Under the ho od 118 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 corres...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 119 Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 121 2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer to page 50 3 Jump-starting connection, refer t...

Under the ho od 120 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, ref...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 121 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 ans...

Under the ho od 122 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 ...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 123 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 con...

Maintenance 124 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...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 125 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment on the right-hand side of the luggage compart-ment. Remove the cover. Wiper blades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Remove the cover. To do s...

Replacing components 126 lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. Do not remove the covers or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours at a time, otherwise this could cause irritation to the retina. < Xenon lamps * The service life of th...

Replacing components 128 1 Brake lamp 2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp 3 Turn signal 4 Backup lamp 5 Tail lamp 6 Brake lamp Fender-mounted lamps 1. Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the luggage compartment or release the turn-lock fastener by turning it counterclockwise and remove the cover...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 129 according to BMW repair procedures with cor-respondingly trained personnel. Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as standard. This removes the need to change a wheel immediately in the event of a punctur...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 131 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 r...

Giving and receiving as sistance 132 Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life. Therefore, 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 on the left-ha...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 133 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 start...

Giving and receiving as sistance 134 gaged and the car is not steerable. Jump start-ing, refer to page 132 . 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 ...

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 0 012 351 - © 03/06 BMW AG

Technical data 148 Technical data Engine data 323i (Canada) 325i/xi 330i/xi Displacement cu in/cm µ 152.4/2,497 182.8/2,996 182.8/2,996 Number of cylinders 6 6 6 Maximum power output hp 215 255 at engine speed rpm 6,250 6,600 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 185/251 220/298 at engine speed rpm 2,750 2,750 On...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 149 Dimensions All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 36 ft 1 in/11.0 m. All wheel drive: 38 ft 9 in/11.8 m. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 351 - © 03/06 BMW AG

Technical data 150 Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. 323i (Canada) 325i 325xi Curb weight > with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,274/1,485 3,285/1,490 3,560/1,615 > with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,329/1,510 3,351/1,520 3,605/1,635 Approved gross...

Re fe re n c e A t a g lanc e Co n tr o ls D riv in g tip s M o b ilit y 151 Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page 107 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system For more details: page 50 including headlamp washers US quarts/liters app...

Everything from A to Z 152 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 68 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 53 Acceleration assistant with the sequential manual gearbox SMG 47 Accessories, refer to The individual vehicle 5 Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate control 85 Act...

Everything from A to Z 154 Center console, refer to Around the center console 14 Central locking– from inside 22 – from outside 19 Central locking system 19 – convenient access 25 Changing bulbs 125 Changing wheels 129 Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 119 Check Control 65 Check Gas Cap 10...

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...