BMW 325xi Sedan 2006- Manuals

5 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 spe...

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...

7 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 1-80...

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 * 45 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 38 2 Opening and closing windows 37 4 Parking lamps 93 Low beams 93 Automatic headlamp control * 93 Adaptive Head Light * 95 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 * 62 5 Tachometer 69 6 Energy Control 70 7 Display for > Clock 69 > Outside temperature 69 > Indicator and warning lamps 79 8 Display for >...

At a glan ce 13 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 816 - © 09/05 BMW AG

iDrive 16 iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large num-ber of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the indi-vidual functions is described in connection wit...

At a glan ce 17 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Menu overview Communication > Telephone * > BMW Assist * or TeleService * Navigation > Navigation system > Onboard information, e.g. for displaying the average fuel cons...

iDrive 18 Calling up menu items in the start menu As of radio readiness, refer to page 52 : Via the start menu you can call up the four menu items of Communication, Navigation, Entertain-ment and Climate by moving the controller for-wards, backwards, to the left or to the right. Depending on your se...

At a glan ce 19 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Operating principle at a glance The following is a general description of opera-tions using iDrive. For an exemplary step-by-step application refer to Setting the time, page 77 . 1 ...

iDrive 20 Status information 1 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD or > Telephone * in "Communication": Name of the connected mobile phone, network search or no network > "BMW Assist" * : Active voice connection with a BMW Assist service 2 Entertainment audio output off ...

At a glan ce 21 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Switching assistance window on/off 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con-troller. 2. Select "Assist. window off" and press...

Voice command system 22 Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems with-out removing your hands from the steering wheel.Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. It is not neces-sary to use the c...

Voice command system 24 5. Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. Notes For information on voice control of the telephone, refer also to the separate Owner's Manual. < For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-ing: > Pronounce the commands and digits smoothly and at...

Opening and closing 28 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...

Co n tr o ls 29 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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...

Opening and closing 30 The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-dles. The interior lamp and the courtesy lamps * are also switched on or off with the remote con-trol. The alarm system * is also armed or dis-...

Opening and closing 32 Using the door lock You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 30 . Convenient operation You can also operate the windows and glass sunroof via the door lock . Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking. Watch during the closing process to be su...

Co n tr o ls 33 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Locking > Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously, or > press down the safety lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the o...

Opening and closing 34 compartment is locked, the luggage compart-ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan-tage when valet parking, for example. Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2 . Emergency release Pull the lever in the luggage compartment. The luggage compartment ...

Opening and closing 36 Unlocking Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas-senger's door completely, arrow 1 . This corre- sponds to pressing the button. If a remote control is detected inside the car after the vehicle is unlocked, the electric steer-ing wheel lock is released, refer to page 52 ...

Co n tr o ls 37 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and a message appears on the Control Display: replace the battery in the remote control. Replacing the battery The remote contr...

Opening and closing 38 tions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti-trapping mechanism. In this case, if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold, the window will only open a few...

Adjustments 40 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 on your safety in the event of an accident. To e...

Adjustments 42 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 back-rest. Thigh support Pull the lever and move th...

Co n tr o ls 43 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 but...

Adjustments 44 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 radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 52 . 2. Adjust...

Co n tr o ls 45 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Convenience mode 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch on radio readiness, refer to page 52 . 2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1 or 2 . The adjusting procedure is...

Adjustments 46 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 29 . Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted m...

Co n tr o ls 47 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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....

Adjustments 48 6. Select a button, if appropriate, and press the controller. You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button. Operating a function Briefly press the appropriate button on the steering wheel.If you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for one of...

Co n tr o ls 49 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 t...

Transporting children safely 50 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...

Co n tr o ls 51 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 fro...

Driving 52 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...

Co n tr o ls 53 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 monoxi...

Driving 54 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...

Co n tr o ls 55 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 ...

Driving 56 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...

Co n tr o ls 57 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 ...

Driving 58 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...

Co n tr o ls 59 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 indicate...

Driving 60 Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press button 3 . The LED in the button lights up. Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Slide switch 5 up or down. Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press button 3 again. The LED goes out. Deactivate t...

Driving 62 > When you switch gears very slowly or shift to idle in cars with manual transmission > When you select the automatic transmis-sion's/SMG's neutral position N > When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC > When DSC or ABS is intervening Cruise control is not deactivated by depres...

Driving 64 The car's current speed is stored and main-tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster.On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient o...

Driving 66 Flashes in red: system cannot maintain dis-tance; driver must brake the vehicleFlashes in yellow: driving stability control systems are intervening; cruise control is deactivated 3 Selected distance to vehicle aheadThe indicator lights up as soon as the sys-tem is activated. 4 Selected de...

Driving 68 the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway. 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 n...

Co n tr o ls 69 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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...

Everything under control 70 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...

Everything under control 72 1. Open the start menu. 2. Call up "Navigation". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Select "Trip computer" and press the con-troller. > Departure time > Driving time > Distance traveled > Average speed > Average fuel c...

Co n tr o ls 73 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming selected display or set val-ues > Calling up c...

Everything under control 74 4. Select "Units" and press the controller. 5. Select the desired menu item and press the controller. 6. Select the desired measurement unit and press the controller. Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service ar...

Everything under control 76 troller until "Status" is selected and press the controller. A list of selected maintenance operations and, if applicable, inspections required by law is dis-played.You can request more detailed information on every entry.Select the entry and press the controller....

Co n tr o ls 77 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 29 . Setting the time In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h mode...

Everything under control 78 5. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected and press the controller. 6. Turn the controller until "Set time" is selected and press the controller. Adjusting settings 7. Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller. 8. Turn the control...

Co n tr o ls 79 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 4. Select "Date" and press the controller. 5. Select "Set date" and press the controller. The first date display setting is selected. 6. Turn the controller to make ...

Everything under control 80 Hiding Check Control messages Press the button in the turn indicator stalk. Some Check Control messages remain visible until the malfunction in question has been recti-fied. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunc-tions occur at the same time, the Check Control messages...

Co n tr o ls 81 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity until "Check Control messages" is selected and press the controller. 5. Select a text message and press the con-troller. To exit the display: Select the arrow and press the ...

Everything under control 82 Starting, stopping or resetting > Select "Start" and press the controller. The stopwatch starts at the displayed time. > Select "Reset" and press the controller. The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was running beforehand. > Select "Stop&...

Co n tr o ls 83 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Technology for driving comfort and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicato...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 84 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "PDC" is selected and pre...

Co n tr o ls 85 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Deactivating DSC Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi-cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneou...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 88 Malfunction The warning lamps for the brake sys-tem light up in yellow. The drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Canadian models display these warn-ing ...

Co n tr o ls 89 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity trol Display. Initialization is then completed while the car is in motion. Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Di...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 90 tiously and think well ahead. Have the system checked.If the warning lamp lights up during the first engine starting following a power supply inter-ruption, the system must be activated by being initialized. Brake Force Display* The brake lamps light up i...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 92 Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, refer to page 52 , the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational. Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not come...

Co n tr o ls 93 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 * Pa...

La mps 94 4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller. 5. Select "Auto. headlamps" and press the controller. 6. Select a menu item: > "Sensitive" > "Normal" > "Slower" 7. Press the controller. Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher af...

Co n tr o ls 95 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 5. Select "Daytime running light" and press the controller. The daytime driving lamps are switched on. Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable hea...

La mps 96 Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver-sion, the fog lamps are switched off when you activate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams * . If the automatic headlamp control is acti-vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps. < Instrumen...

Co n tr o ls 97 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Climate 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air to the upper body area Draft-free ventilation 100 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air distribution, manual 5 Temperat...

Climate 98 Automatic climate control Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort-able for you.The following sections infor...

Climate 100 The function can be switched on when the fol-lowing conditions are met: > Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off > While the engine is at operating tempera-ture > As long as battery voltage is sufficient > At an outside temperature below 77 7 / 25 6 The LED i...

Co n tr o ls 101 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro-vides additional protection by filtering gaseous ...

Climate 102 6. Select the time and press the controller. The first time setting is selected. 7. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The next setting is highlighted. 9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the last adjustment, the time is stored....

Co n tr o ls 103 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 var...

Practical interior accessories 104 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 after repeated programming, che...

Co n tr o ls 105 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 p...

Practical interior accessories 106 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 Opening Pull the handle. The light in th...

Co n tr o ls 107 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 a...

Practical interior accessories 108 Emptying Lift out the insert. Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in oth...

Practical interior accessories 110 The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment provide you with a way to attach luggage com-partment nets * or draw straps for securing suit- cases and luggage, refer to page 119 . Storage spaces in the luggage compartment Left storage compartment, suitable e.g. for s...

Co n tr o ls 111 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 permissib...

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 0 159 816 - © 09/05 BMW AG

Things to remember when driving 116 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 ...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 117 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 w...

Things to remember when driving 118 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 58 . Never...

Things to remember when driving 120 Mounting points Open the covers. 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 should therefore always remember not to exceed the appr...

Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 816 - © 09/05 BMW AG

Starting the navigation system 124 Starting the navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter. Navigation DVD The navigation system requires a special navi-gation DVD. You can obtain t...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 125 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Entering a destination by voice com-m...

Destination entry 126 3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-troller. The system also supports you with the follow-ing features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city. > You can skip the entry of country and local-ity if t...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 127 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity ler until the city or town name is selected from the list and press the controller. Entering destination by zip code 1. Select "Town / City" and press the control-ler. 2. E...

Destination entry 128 1. Move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. The arrow is highlighted. 2. Move the controller to the right until you see a request to enter a street in the country and press the controller. 3. Switch to the second field from the top and enter the street. Entering a hous...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 129 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Selecting country Say the destination country in the language of the voice command system. Entering destination To enter a destination, spell it in the way it is commonly spelled i...

Destination entry 130 3. Select "Input map" and press the controller. A section of a map is displayed on the Con-trol Display: > During destination guidance, around the current destination > With the destination guidance deacti-vated, around the last destination entered 4. Turn the con...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 131 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. Select "Information" and press the control-ler. 4. Selecting location: > "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new destination" 5. Pr...

Destination entry 132 Adopting destination for destination guidance 1. Select the desired destination from the des-tination list and press the controller. 2. Select "Start guidance" and press the con-troller. Editing the destination list 1. Select the desired destination from the des-tinatio...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 133 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity address" is selected and press the control-ler. 3. Select "Use current location as address" and press the controller.The name given can be changed. For oper-ation, refe...

Destination entry 134 3. Select "Delete address" and press the con-troller. Deleting all destinations from address book 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Delete data" and press t...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 135 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Changing route criteria 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-ler. 2. Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top. Turn the controller until "Route...

Destination guidance 136 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance iDrive concept, refer to page 16 . 1. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected and press the controller. 2. Select the destination from the de...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 137 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 2. Select "Start guidance" and press the con-troller. If you did not reach your destination before the end of your last journey, the following question will appear in the d...

Destination guidance 138 1 Street name for change of direction 2 Distance to change of direction 3 Change of direction To exit from the menu:Select the arrow and press the controller. Displaying maps You can have your current position displayed on a map. After starting the destination guidance, the ...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 139 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Displaying towns/cities and streets along the route You can have the roads and towns along the route displayed during destination guidance.The distances remaining to be traveled wi...

Destination guidance 140 1. Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-sary. 2. Turn the button during the voice instruction to select the desired volume. This volume is independent of the volume of the audio sources.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Bypassing route se...

Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD equipment as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 816 - © 09/05 BMW AG

On/off and settings 144 On/off and settings The following audio sources have shared con-trols and setting options: > Radio > CD player > CD changer * Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons near the CD player > iDrive > Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to pa...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 145 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Adjusting volume Turn knob 1 on the CD player until the desired volume is obtained.You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11 . The setting...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 147 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Entertainment setti...

Radi o 148 Radio Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM wavebands: Listening to the radio Press the button if the sound output is switched off.iDrive concept, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller backwards to call up "Entertainment"...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 149 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 1. Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. 2. Choose a selection criterion and press the controller. Sampling stations, scan The stations on the current waveban...

Radi o 150 5. Select "Autostore" and press the controller. The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated. The frequencies of the stations are displayed. Storing stations 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-ler. 2. Move the highlight marker to th...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 151 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 4. Select "Store" and press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until the desired mem-ory position is selected.The number of the memory position appears beside the name ...

Radi o 152 3. Select "Entertainment settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "HD radio" and press the controller. 5. Select "Off" and press the controller. Digital radio reception is switched on. This symbol appears in the display when a station is being received digital...

Radi o 154 Disabling 1. Select an enabled channel and press the controller. 2. Select "ESN" and press the controller. The electronic serial number, ESN, is dis-played. The electronic serial number is required to disable. < 3. To disable the channel:Dial the phone number. Selecting and sto...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 155 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 6. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 7. Select "Play" and press the controller. Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor-matio...

CD player and CD changer 156 CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs Compressed audio files* CDs with compressed audio files, MP3s, can be played by the CD player and CD changer. Starting the CD player The upper drive is for audio CDs.Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side up.Playback ...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 157 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Select the desired CD and press the controller. At the end of the last track, the next CD is selected a...

CD player and CD changer 158 To exit from the menu:Select the arrow and press the controller. Displaying information about the track* With compressed audio files, any information about the current track that has been recorded can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist. 1. Press the controller. 2....

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 159 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the con-troller. 2. Select the desired menu item: > To sample all the tracks in the current directory, select "...

CD player and CD changer 160 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 2. Select "Random" and press the controller. Stop random function: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Random" and press the controller. Compressed audio files* 1. Select the...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 161 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Inserting the CD magazine Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direc-tion of arrow 1 and close the cover, arrow 2 . The CD changer automatically reads in the loaded CDs and is...

External audio device 162 External audio device You can connect an external audio device, for instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can adjust the tone using iDrive. Connecting Lift up the center armrest. 1 Power supply for your external audio device:So...

Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone, BMW Assist and TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 816 - © 09/05 BMW AG

Telephoning 166 Telephoning The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone preparation package. After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, the buttons on the steering wheel or via voice commands.Once a mobile phone has been pa...

Telephoning 168 Preparation via the mobile phone 6. Further steps must be carried out with the mobile phone and vary depending on the model. Please refer to your mobile phone's operating instructions, e.g. under the topics of Searching for a Bluetooth device, Con-necting or Pairing. Pairing Dependin...

169 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity 6. Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller. 7. Select "Move device up" and press the con-troller.The selected mobile phone moves up one position on the lis...

Telephoning 170 3. Select the menu and press the controller. 4. Select "Communication settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller. 6. Select "Settings" and press the controller. The Bluetooth link is activated. 7. Select "Bluetooth c...

Telephoning 172 Five lists are available: > "A - Z" The entries in your mobile phone's phone book, consisting of names and phone num-bers, are sorted alphabetically. > "Top 8"The eight numbers dialed most frequently from the "A - Z" phone book are automati-cally stored ...

173 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity 1. Select "Phone" and press the controller. 2. Select a list and press the controller: > "Top 8" > "Redial" > "Missed calls" > "Rece...

Telephoning 174 and is confirmed by a tone, depending on the type of mobile phone you are using. Switching between mobile phone and hands-free system From mobile phone to hands-free system You can continue ongoing calls outside of the vehicle's Bluetooth range via the hands-free system as long as th...

Telephoning 176 Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established. Redialing The { Redial } command calls up "Redial". Notes The commands in English were available as of this printing. Other languages are currently in preparation. To operate the mobil...

177 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity tact points and press it downward until it engages. The mobile phone's battery is charged as soon as the vehicle is in radio readiness or the steer-ing is unlocked. To conserve bat...

TeleService, BMW Assist 178 TeleService , BMW Assist TeleService TeleService supports you when communicat-ing with a BMW Center. The built-in car phone can be used to transmit data on the service sta-tus of your vehicle or legally mandated inspec-tions directly to your BMW Center. This is the same d...

179 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Communication settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "BMW Se...

TeleService, BMW Assist 180 Roadside Assistance You can call the Roadside Assistance * of the BMW Group should you require help in the event of a breakdown.iDrive concept, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller forwards to select "Communication&...

181 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity 5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-troller.The current services available from TeleService or BMW Assist are displayed. 6. If applicable, select "Options"...

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 0 159 816 - © 09/05 BMW AG

Refueling 186 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...

Wheels and tires 188 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...

M o bi lity 189 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 t...

Wheels and tires 190 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 cold...

M o bi lity 191 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 1...

Wheels and tires 192 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 cold...

M o bi lity 193 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 1...

Wheels and tires 194 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 =...

M o bi lity 195 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 co...

Wheels and tires 196 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...

M o bi lity 197 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 s...

Under the hood 198 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...

M o bi lity 199 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 201 2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-ing system and window washer system, refer to ...

Under the hood 200 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...

M o bi lity 201 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without delay. < > "Please observe recalculated service inter-val for engine oil"Do not add engine oil. Yo...

Under the hood 202 pressure to escape, then continue turning to open. 3. The coolant level is correct if it is between the maximum and minimum marks in the filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck. 4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not o...

M o bi lity 203 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 operatio...

Maintenance 204 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...

M o bi lity 205 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 ...

Replacing components 206 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 208 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...

M o bi lity 209 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 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 ...

M o bi lity 211 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Giving and receiving assistance Emergency calling* Conditions for an emergency call: > Full preparation package mobile phone > BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling BMW Assist, ref...

Giving and receiving assistance 212 First aid pouch* The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment in a storage area.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 ...

M o bi lity 213 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an en...

Giving and receiving assistance 214 headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable. If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The electric steering wheel lock cannot be disengaged and the car is not steerable. Jump starti...

Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice command system and an index that will help you find information most quickly. Reference Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 816 - © 09/05 BMW AG

Technical data 218 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...

Refere nce 219 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 0 159 816 - © ...

Technical data 220 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...

Refere nce 221 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page 187 including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0 Window washer system For more details: page 60 incl...

Short commands for the voice command system 222 Short commands for the voice command system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short commands for the voice command system. Assistance window Communication...

Short commands for the voice command system 224 Entertainment Function Command Tone control 145 { Audio } To switch on radio 148 { Radio on } , { FM on } or { AM on } To open "FM" 148 { FM menu } To open "AM" 148 { AM menu } To open "All stations" 148 { FM All stations } To s...

Everything from A -Z 226 Everything from A - Z Index "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions and refers you to the page where these texts can be found. A ABS Antilock Brake System 84 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 62 Acceleration assistant with the seq...

Everything from A -Z 228 "Brightness"on the control display 82 Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 205 Burned fuel– refer to Average consumption 71 Button for starting engine 52 Buttons on steering wheel 11 C California Proposition 65 warning 6 "Call" 172 Call– accepting 170 – di...

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...