headlamp BMW 325I 2001 Owners Manual

Contents

Overview
Controls and features

Cockpit16
Instrument cluster18
Indicator and warning lamps20
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)24
Sports steering wheel25
Hazard warning flashers26
Warning triangle26
First-aid kit26
Refueling27
Fuel specifications28
Tire inflation pressure28

Opening and closing:

Keys32
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer33
Central locking system34
Opening and closing Ð
from the outside34
Opening and closing Ð
from the inside38
Tailgate38
Cargo area40
Alarm system41
Electric power windows43
Sliding/tilt sunroof44

Adjustments:

Seats46
Seat and mirror memory49
Steering wheel50
Mirrors51
Car Memory, Key Memory52

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts53
Airbags55
Transporting children safely58

Driving:

Steering/Ignition lock61
Starting the engine61
Switching off the engine62
Parking brake63
Manual transmission64
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
Turn signal indicator/
Headlamp flasher68
Washer/Wiper system68
Rear window defroster70
Cruise control71

Everything under control:

Odometer73
Tachometer73
Energy Control73
Fuel gauge74
Coolant temperature gauge74
Service Interval Display74
Check Control75
Clock75
Computer76

Technology for safety and
driving convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC)78
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)79
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)80
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)85

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Cockpit

1 Parking lamps/Low beams87
2

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Turn signal indicator68

>

Parking lamps88

>

High beams88

>

Headlamp flasher68

>

Computer

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76
3 Washer/Wiper system68
4 Shift lever/Selector lever

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64
For vehicles equipped with manual
transmission:
To engage reverse gear, press the
lever to the left and overcome the
slight resistance you will encounter
5 Hazard warning flashers26
6 Central locking system34
7 Rear window defroster70
8 Horn sports steering wheel

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: the
entire surface
9 Adjusting steering wheel50
10 Fog lamps

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88

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Indicator and warning lamps
Service Engine Soon l
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit-
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
sions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, you should have the systems
checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 149.
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Engine electronics
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There is a fault in the engine's
electronic control system. The
electronics allow for continued driving
with reduced engine output or rpms.
Please have the system inspected by
your BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Top
off the coolant at the earliest
opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 137.
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signal is
operated. Rapid flashing indi-
cates a system malfunction.
For additional information, refer to
page 68.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise
control is activated. Available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information, refer to
page 71.
Fog lamps
Comes on whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information, refer to
page 88.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information, refer to
pages 68, 88.

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock61
Starting the engine61
Switching off the engine62
Parking brake63
Manual transmission64
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic65
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher68
Washer/Wiper system68
Rear window defroster70
Cruise control71
Everything under control:
Odometer73
Tachometer73
Energy Control73
Fuel gauge74
Coolant temperature gauge74
Service Interval Display74
Check Control75
Clock75
Computer76
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)78
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)79
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)80
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)85Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams87
Instrument lighting87
High beams/Parking lamps88
Fog lamps88
Interior lamps88
Controlling the climate
for pleasant driving:
Air conditioner90
Automatic climate control96
Seat heating100
Cabin convenience:
HiFi system101
Glove compartment101
Storage compartments102
Cellular phone103
Ashtray, front104
Cigarette lighter104
Ashtray, rear105
Power outlet105
Loading and transporting:
Ski bag106
Cargo area107
Cargo loading110
Roof-mounted luggage rack111

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Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher Washer/Wiper system 1 High beams
(blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher
(blue indicator lamp)
3 Turn signal indicator (green indicator
lamp accompanied by periodic
clicking sound from the relay)
If the indicator lamp and the clicking
from the relay are both faster than
normal, one of the turn indicators has
failed.460de085
To signal brieflyPress the lever up to but not beyond
the detent. It then returns to the center
position when released.
0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor
2 Normal wipe
3 Fast wipe
4 Brief wipe
5 Cleaning windshield
6 Rotary dial for control of the wipe
interval or the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Rear window wiper7 Intermittent mode
8 Cleaning rear window463de010

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Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster 7 Rear window wiperRear window wiper in intermittent
mode. When reverse gear is engaged,
continuous operation is switched on
automatically
You can also program the interval:
>Switch briefly from position 0 to
position 7.
>The time until reactivation (from
position 0 to 7) is the programmed
interval (max. 30 seconds).8 Cleaning rear windowWasher fluid sprayed on the rear
window.
Refer to page 152 for changing the
wiper blades.
Cleaning headlamps
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If the headlamps are on, they will also
be cleaned every fifth time you activate
cleaning windshield.
Do not use the washers if there is
any danger that the fluid will freeze
on the windshield. If you do so, your
vision could be obscured. Use an anti-
freeze agent. Refer to page 134.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. If you do so, the washer
pump could be damaged. automatically
* when the ignition key is
in position 2.
The illustration shows the button set-up
for vehicles equipped with automatic
climate control. For other layouts, refer
to page 90.To activate>Press the button once: as long as the
indicator lamp remains on, the rear
window defroster continues at high
output (rapid thaw).
>Press button twice: the rear window
defroster operates continuously.To deactivateIf the indicator lamp is still on, press the
button.462us036

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Graphic display

The following information and/or condi-
tions are indicated using symbols,
starting with the ignition key position 2,
until the condition has been corrected:
1 Inspect the low-beam and high-beam
headlamps, as well as the side lamps
2 Door open
3 Tailgate open
4 Check brake and brake lamps
When you open the driver's door after
stopping with the lights still on, a
warning signal sounds for LIGHTS ON.460de083
If you wish to have a permanent time
display, you can make this adjustment
in the radio display (refer to the Radio
Owner's Manual).
You can adjust the clock and the time
display in the car radio as follows.
AdjustmentsFrom ignition key position 1
To set ahead: turn the right button to
the right.
To set back: turn the right button to the
left.
The adjustment speed will increase the
longer you continue to hold the button
turned to the left.
To change the display mode: press the
knob briefly.
Every time you press the knob, the
clock display alternates between the
12-hour or 24-hour mode.
In ignition key position 0:
The time is displayed for a few seconds
after you press the left button (refer to
"Odometer" on page 73).460us078
Check Control

Clock

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Side lamps
With the switch in this position,
the front, rear and side vehicle
lighting comes on. As an addi-
tional feature, you can illuminate your
vehicle on either side for parking, refer
to page 88.
Low beam headlamps
When you switch the ignition off
with the low beam headlamps
on, only the parking lamps will
remain on.
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"Follow-Me-Home" lamps:
If you actuate the headlamp
flasher after you have turned the vehicle
off, the low beams will come on for a
brief period. You may also have this
function deactivated if you wish.<
"LAMPS ON" warningWhen you open the driver's door after
turning the ignition key to position 0, an
acoustic signal will go off for a few
seconds to remind you when the head-
lamps have not been switched off
.
Daytime running lamps
*
If you desire, the lamp switch can be
left in the second position:
When the ignition is switched off, the
external lighting is also switched off.
Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi-
nation intensity.460us036
Side lamps/Low beams Instrument lighting

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High beams/Parking lamps

Fog lamp Interior lamps

1 High beams
(blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher
(blue indicator lamp)
3 Parking lamp

Parking lamps, left or right

As an additional feature, you can illumi-
nate your vehicle on either side for
parking, if you wish to do so:
With the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate
turn-signal position.460de085

Fog lamps

A green indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument cluster to
indicate that the front fog lamps
are on.
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The illustration provides an example of
the interior lamps when equipped with
reading lamps.
The interior lamps operate
automatically.

To switch the interior lamps on
and off manually

Press the button briefly.
If you want the interior lamps to remain
off all the time, press and hold the
button for approx. 3 seconds.
To revert to normal operation, press the
button briefly.

Footwell lamps

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The footwell lamps operate in the same
way as the interior lamps.460de039

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Engine compartment Ð BMW 325i, 325xi1 Brake fluid reservoir138
2 Engine oil dipstick135
3 Coolant expansion tank137
4 Engine oil filler neck135
5 Reservoir for the headlamp
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windshield washer system134
6 Auxiliary terminal for jump
starting167