BMW 330i Sedan 2005- Manuals

5 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 specifi...

Notes 6 BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso-ries not approved by BMW.BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW s...

7 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Reporting safety defects For U.S. customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or...

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 * 43 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 36 2 Opening and closing windows 35 4 Parking lamps 85 Low beams 85 Automatic headlamp control * 85 5 Fog lamps * 87 Online Edition ...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Displays for active cruise control * 57 5 Tachometer 64 6 Energy Control 64 7 Display for > Clock 64 > Outside temperature 64 > Indicator and warning lamps 73 8 Display for >...

At a glan ce 13 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 che...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 259 - © 03/05 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 Communication s 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 consumpt...

iDrive 18 Calling up menu items in the start menu As of radio readiness, refer to page 49 : 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 Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Selecting menu items and making adjustments 1 Selecting a menu item 2 Activating a menu item 3 Switching between fields 4 Selecting a menu item 5 Adjusting settings Selecting a menu ite...

iDrive 20 Status information 1 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD or entertainment audio output off > Telephone * in "Communication": Name of the connected portable phone, active BMW Assist call, network search or no network 2 Display for: > New entries present in "Missed c...

At a glan ce 21 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 the...

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: > Issue the commands smoothly and at nor-mal volu...

Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing Keys/remote controls 1 Each remote control has an integrated key. Power is supplied by a long-life recharge-able battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Consequently, you should use each remote ...

Co n tr o ls 29 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Personal Profile You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-file ensures that most of these sett...

Opening and closing 30 Opening and closing: from outside Using the remote control Protect the remote control against unau-thorized use by handing over only the spare key, for example when using hotel valet parking. < Because any persons or animals left unat-tended in a parked vehicle could lock t...

Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing: from inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti-vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.You can also set the situations in which the car locks:iDrive concept, refer to page...

Opening and closing 34 Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down. Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, as oth- erwise injuries may result. < Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system res...

Co n tr o ls 35 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity > If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while ...

Opening and closing 36 action is interrupted immediately and the win-dow reopens slightly. Despite the anti-trapping mechanism inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con...

Co n tr o ls 37 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity ing visor remains open and must be closed by hand.For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 30 or 31 . Anti-trapping mechanism If the gl...

Adjustments 38 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...

Co n tr o ls 39 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could...

Adjustments 40 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 41 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 button,...

Adjustments 42 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 49 . 2. Adjust...

Adjustments 44 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 manually, if necessary: press the edge of the glass. To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from ...

Co n tr o ls 45 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Programmable buttons on the steering wheel You can program the buttons to suit your per-sonal preferences: These settings are stored for the remote con-trol currently in use.iDrive conc...

Transporting children safely 46 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise endan- ger themselves and/or other persons by open-ing the doors, for example. < As a general rule, the front passenger's seat and out...

Co n tr o ls 47 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following: Observe the child-restraint system man-ufacturer's instructions for in...

Transporting children safely 48 Then push the center head restraint into the lowest position again. Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufacturer's instruc- tions. < LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-dren.The rear outer sitting po...

Co n tr o ls 49 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 steer...

Driving 50 The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in idle or ...

Co n tr o ls 51 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 o...

Co n tr o ls 53 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. Overriding selector lever lock You can manually override the selector lever lock in case a def...

Driving 54 Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor * 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps * 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-sitivity of the rain sensor Switching on wipers The lever automatically ...

Co n tr o ls 55 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-tainers well out of the reach of children. Co...

Driving 56 Increasing desired speed Tap the lever repeatedly to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1 , until the desired speed is reached. > Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h. > Each time the lever is tapped bey...

Co n tr o ls 57 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Displays in the instrument cluster 1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos- sible th...

Driving 58 personal responsibility, alertness and aware-ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type ...

Driving 60 > When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability Control DSC > When DSC or ABS is intervening > When the system does not recognize any objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoul-der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with di...

Co n tr o ls 61 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity interventions. Active cruise control is deacti-vated. You can reactivate the system, if desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit this. It is not ...

Driving 62 reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary. While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower ve...

Everything under control 64 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 for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 ...

Co n tr o ls 65 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-mum exhaust emissions. Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity: approx. 15.9 gallons/60 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 168 . If...

Everything under control 66 Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.With the trip computer, refer to page 66 , you can have the average consumption for another trip displayed.To reset average fuel consumption: press the butt...

Co n tr o ls 67 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity > Driving time > Distance traveled > Average speed > Average fuel consumption Switching trip computer on/off and resetting all values to zero: 1. Select "Set" and pr...

Everything under control 68 Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values 2 Button for: > Confirming selected display or set val-ues > Calling up computer information 65 3 When the lights are switched on: instrument lighting brightness 87...

Co n tr o ls 69 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 da...

Everything under control 70 Possible displays 1 Button for selecting functions 2 Viewing service requirements 3 Checking engine oil level * 4 Exhaust emissions test * 5 Roadworthiness test * 6 Microfilter 7 Spark plugs 8 Brakes, front 9 Brakes, rear 10 Brake fluid Additional information You can have...

Co n tr o ls 71 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Select the entry and press the controller. To exit from the menu:Select the arrow and press the controller. Symbols No service is currently required. The deadline for service or a legal...

Everything under control 72 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk repeatedly up or down until the appro-priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET". 2. Press button 2 . 3. Use button 1 to set the hours. 4. Press button 2 . 5. Use button 1 t...

Co n tr o ls 73 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 4. Press button 2 . 5. Set the month and the year in the same way. 6. Press button 2 . The system accepts the new date. Via iDrive iDrive concept, refer to page 16 . 1. Open the start m...

Everything under control 74 For most Check Control messages, you can view more information later, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond, refer to page 75 . In urgent cases, this information will be shown immediately as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.To exit the displa...

Co n tr o ls 75 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. Lightly push button 1 to check for other messages. 4. Press button 2 . The display again shows the outside tem-perature and the time. Viewing more information later iDrive concept, r...

Everything under control 76 4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-ler. 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 rest...

Co n tr o ls 77 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 indicator wa...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 78 4. Select "PDC" and press the controller. 5. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-troller. 6. The PDC screen is activated. The display is shown on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated. System limitations Even with PDC, fina...

Co n tr o ls 79 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity DTC Dynamic Traction Control DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out-put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys-tem assures the ma...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 80 If the warning lamps for DSC come on. DSC including DTC and DBC is malfunctioning. The stabilizing action and brake- servo boost are no longer available. The vehicle remains operational. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Drive-off assistant The...

Co n tr o ls 81 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 4. Select "FTM" and press the controller. 5. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 6. Select "Set tire pressure" and press the controller. 7. Select "Yes" ...

Co n tr o ls 83 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 38 to ensure the best possible per- sonal protection. < The front airbags help prot...

Technology for driving comfort and safety 84 Operational readiness of airbag system When the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock or the car is radio-ready, refer to page 49 , the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operati...

Co n tr o ls 85 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 1 Automatic headlamp control * /Adaptive Head Light * 2 Parking lamps 3 Low beams Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 1 , the low be...

La mps 86 Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after park-ing the car, with the lights switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time. You can adjust the operating period or deactivate the function using iDrive. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller t...

La mps 88 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Interior lamps, front and rear * : To switch on and off, press the button briefly.To switch off the lamp permanently, hold the button for the front interior lamp pressed for about 3 seconds. Reading lamps There are reading lamps at the front and...

Co n tr o ls 89 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Controlling the climate for pleasant driving 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air to the upper body area Draft-free ventilation 92 3 Air to the footwell 4 Air...

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving 90 Automatic climate control Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for practically all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort...

Co n tr o ls 91 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Intensity of the AUTO program You can set the intensity of the air supply in the AUTO program. This changes the duration of time during which the vehicle interior is heated or cooled. 1...

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving 92 Switching the cooling function on and off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required, according to the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the en...

Co n tr o ls 93 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 various ...

Practical interior accessories 94 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, chec...

Co n tr o ls 95 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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-pas...

Practical interior accessories 96 Roller sun blind for rear side window Pull loop of roller sun blind and hook onto bracket. 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 ...

Practical interior accessories 98 sary, you can pull out the drawer entirely, refer to the information below Do not drive or close the luggage com-partment lid while the drawer is pulled out. On uphill gradients, release the drawer with caution, as otherwise it could slide out on its own and cause i...

Co n tr o ls 99 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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...

Practical interior accessories 100 In the luggage compartment* To gain access to the power socket: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. 2. Insert the latch plate at the e...

Co n tr o ls 101 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 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 109 . Ski ba...

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 0 159 259 - © 03/05 BMW AG

Things to remember when driving 106 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 Up to 1...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 107 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors * is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview...

Things to remember when driving 108 the transmission in neutral and there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering while the engine is switched off. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the accelerator and brake pedals and obstruct their ...

Things to remember when driving 110 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 0 159 259 - © 03/05 BMW AG

Starting the navigation system 114 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 115 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination using informa...

Destination entry 116 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 117 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Inputting destination by zip code 1. Select "Town / City" and press the control-ler. 2. Input the zip code:Select the desired digits and press the con-troller. > To enter sp...

Destination entry 118 Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry Select "Start guidance" and press the control-ler.Destination guidance starts immediately.If you do not want to start destination guidance right away:Select "Add to destination list" and press the contr...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 119 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 6. Select the desired menu item: > "Start route guidance" starts destination guidance. > "Show current position" places your current position at the center of the...

Destination entry 120 Select "Select as destination" and press the controller. > To establish a telephone connection:Select "Call" and press the controller. To exit from the menu:Select the arrow and press the controller. Destination list The last 20 destinations entered into the ...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 121 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Address book Opening address book iDrive concept, refer to page 16 . Select "Address book" and press the controller. Storing destinations in address book You can store approx. ...

Destination entry 122 To start destination guidance:Select "Start guidance" and press the control-ler. Changing destinations from address book 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-troller. 2. Select the entry and press the controller. 3. Select "Edit address" and press ...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 123 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Turn the controller until "Home address" is selected and press the controller. 3. Select "Use current location as address", or "Save current destination" during...

Destination entry 124 5. If necessary, select an additional route cri-terion and then press the controller: > "Avoid tollroads"Toll roads are avoided as far as possible. > "Avoid ferries"Ferries are avoided as far as possible. To exit from the menu:Select the arrow and press th...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 125 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Destination guidance Starting destination guidance iDrive concept, refer to page 16 . 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-ler. 2. Select the destination from the desti...

Destination guidance 126 If you did not reach your destination before the end of your last journey, the following question will appear in the display at the start of the next journey:"Continue guidance to destination?".The destination guidance starts automatically after a short time.To start...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 127 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity lighted. Turn the controller until the desired map view is selected: > "Map facing north" > "Map direction of travel" > "Perspective" 3. Press the cont...

Destination guidance 128 map view:Select the symbol and press the controller. To switch the voice instructions on/off at any time: 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Languages" and press ...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 129 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity the controller until "New route" is selected and press the controller. 3. Turn the controller to enter the desired number and press the controller. The route is recalculated.To...

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 0 159 259 - © 03/05 BMW AG

On/off and settings 134 On/off and settings The following audio sources have shared con-trols and setting options: > Radio Professional > CD player > CD changer * Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons near the CD player > iDrive > Buttons on the steering wheel...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 135 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s 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 10 . The setting is ...

On/off and settings 136 1. Select "Speed volume" and press the con-troller. 2. Turn the controller.The adjustment is applied; the field can be changed. Professional LOGIC7 HiFi System* You can select a spatial sound effect that improves the spatial acoustics in all frequency ranges. 1. Selec...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 137 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s 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 settings&...

Radi o 138 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 139 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s M o bi lity Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the corre- sponding direction.The system switches to the next displayed sta-tion.You can also change stations with buttons on the steering...

Radi o 140 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. If necessary, move the controll...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 141 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s 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 or f...

Radi o 142 3. Select "SAT". 4. Press the controller. The channels are displayed. These channels are enabled. Enabling 1. Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller.A telephone number and the electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. The electronic serial numb...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 143 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Communication s M o bi lity 4. If "Categories" has been selected:Select the desired category and press the controller. The channels of this category are displayed. 5. Select a channel marked with this sym...

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 Communication s M o bi lity CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs Starting the CD player When equipped with two drives:The upper drive is for audio CDs.Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side up.Pl...

CD player and CD changer 146 Selecting a track Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track on the current CD is reached.The CD starts to play at the start of the track. The track is displayed on the Control Display.You can als...

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 Communication s M o bi lity Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order. 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 2. Select "...

CD player and CD changer 148 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 then ready for operation. Notes BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated ...

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 Communication s M o bi lity 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 iDriv...

Communications This chapter describes how to use BMW Assist and TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 259 - © 03/05 BMW AG

Telephoning 152 Telephoning Safety notes For your own safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways, and can even save lives in an emer-gency. While you should consult your portable phone's separate Owner's Manual for a detailed description of safety precautions and informa-tion, we req...

153 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation M o bi lity Adjusting volume Turn the knob during a call to select the desired volume.This volume for the hands-free system is main-tained, even if the other audio sources are set to minimum volum...

Telephoning 154 4. Select "Dial number" and press the control-ler. Ending a call 1. If necessary, select the telephone number. 2. Press the controller.Additional menu items are displayed when the hands-free system is switched on. 3. Select "End call" and press the controller. Phone b...

155 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation M o bi lity 1. Select "Phone" and press the controller. 2. Select "A - Z" and press the controller. 3. Select the desired entry. 4. Press the controller.Other menu items are displa...

Telephoning 156 3. Select "Delete" and press the controller.The entry is deleted. Deleting the entire list 1. Select an entry from the list. 2. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 3. Select "Delete all numbers" and press the controller.The list is deleted. Touch tone...

Telephoning 158 Example: Dialing phone numbers Start the dialog:Press the button on the steering wheel. Adjusting volume You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the system: Turn the button during an instruction to select the desired volume.This volume for the instructions is maintained, ...

159 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation M o bi lity Storing an entry An entry always consists of a name and phone number. Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established. Having entries read al...

TeleService, BMW Assist 160 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 regarding the ser-vice status of your vehicle or regarding legally mandated inspections directly to your BMW center. Th...

161 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation M o bi lity 4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-troller. 6. Select "Enable services" and press the con-t...

TeleService, BMW Assist 162 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&...

163 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation M o bi lity 3. Select "Communication settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "Service Status" and press the...

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 0 159 259 - © 03/05 BMW AG

Refueling 168 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refu-eling. If you do not, fuel cannot be filled into the tank and a message will appear on the Control Display. < Always observe all applicable precautions and regulations when handling fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in your v...

Wheels and tires 170 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure 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 the...

Wheels and tires 172 Tire inflation pressures for 325i without Sports package 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/k...

M o bi lity 173 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Tire inflation pressures for 325i with Sports package* Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those...

Wheels and tires 174 Tire inflation pressures for 330i without Sports package 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/k...

M o bi lity 175 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Tire inflation pressures for 330i with Sports package* Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds including those...

Wheels and tires 176 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 177 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 contro...

Wheels and tires 178 Servicing tires Unprofessional attempts by laymen to service tires can lead to damage and acci- dents. Have this work performed by skilled pro-fessionals only. The technicians at your BMW center will be glad to assist you with the required professional knowledge and special-ized...

M o bi lity 179 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Recommended tire brands Certain makes of tire are recommended by BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall of the tire.When properl...

Under the hood 180 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 181 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 183 2 Vehicle Identification Number 3 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-ing system and windshield washer system, ...

Under the hood 182 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 1.1 US quarts/1 liter of engine oil as soon as possible, r...

M o bi lity 183 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t > "Please observe recalculated service inter-val for engine oil"Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-tance remaining to the ne...

Under the hood 184 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 overfill. 5. Turn the cap until there is an audible ...

M o bi lity 185 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Maintenance The 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 186 OBD Socket The Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket is located on the left of the driver's side under the instrument panel and under a cover.The cover has the letters OBD on it.The purpose of the OBD system is to ensure proper operation of the emissions control sys-tem for the ve...

M o bi lity 187 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s 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 blade replacement 1. F...

Replacing components 188 journey with great care, provided that local leg-islation does not prohibit this. Have work on the xenon lighting system performed only by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per-sonnel. Due to the high ele...

Replacing components 190 1 Brake lamp 2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp 3 Turn signal 4 Backup lamp 5 Tail lamp 6 Brake lamp Lamps in the luggage compartment lid 1. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the luggage compartment lid using a screw-driver and remove the trim. 2. Unfasten the bulb hol...

Replacing components 192 > Radio In some cases, stations may have to be memorized again, refer to page 140 . > Navigation system Wait until the system starts, refer to page 130 . Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- stitute of another color...

M o bi lity 193 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Giving and receiving assistance Emergency calling* Conditions for an emergency call: > Radio readiness is switched on. > The car phone is logged on to a portable telephone networ...

Giving and receiving assistance 194 you to have a first-aid kit and a warning triangle in the car. < Warning triangle* The warning triangle is on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment. Press the tab to take it out. Jump starting If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be s...

M o bi lity 195 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Communication s Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at a...

Giving and receiving assistance 196 Vehicles with automatic transmission Selector lever in position N.Changing selector lever positions, refer to page 52 . Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph or 70 km/h and a towing distance of 90 miles/150 km, as otherwise the automatic transmission may be damag...

Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice command system and an index which will help you find information the most quickly. Reference Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 259 - © 03/05 BMW AG

Technical data 200 Technical data Engine data Dimensions 325i 330i DisplacementNumber of cylinders cu in/cm µ 182.8/2,996 6 182.8/2,996 6 Maximum outputat engine speed hprpm 215 6,250 255 6,600 Maximum torqueat engine speed lb ft/Nm rpm 185/251 2,750 220298 2,750 All dimensions given in inches/mm. S...

Short commands for the voice command system 202 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 204 Climate menu To select radio presets 138 { Preset ... } or { Choose preset } To open "Manual" 139 { FM manual } or { AM manual } To open strongest radio station 139 { AM Autostore } To call up CD player 145 { CD menu } To switch on CD player 14...

Everything from A -Z 206 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 78 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 57 Accessories, refer to The individua...

Everything from A -Z 208 Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 191 Car care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car-care products, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure "Car Data" 66 Care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo, securing 109 Cargo loading– stowing cargo 1...

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...