BMW 325I 2002 Owners Manual

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Automatic climate control
*Sound system
*
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filterThe built-in microfilter removes dust
and pollen from the incoming air. The
activated-charcoal filter provides addi-
tional protection by filtering gaseous
pollutants from the outside air. Your
BMW center replaces this combined
filter as a standard part of your sched-
uled maintenance. A substantial reduc-
tion in airflow indicates that the filter
needs to be replaced before scheduled
maintenance.
Harman Kardon premium sound
systemPress the button to activate and deacti-
vate the acoustic enhancement.
The system creates the acoustic
impression of a much larger passenger
compartment accompanied by
improved stereophonic sound at all
seating positions.
The system responds to poor reception
conditions by repeatedly alternating
between the stereo and monophonic
modes. You should then switch the
system off.

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Glove compartment Storage compartmentsTo openPull the handle. The lamp in the glove
compartment will come on.To closeFold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove
compartment immediately after use.<
To lockLock with one of the master keys. A
master key will also be required to
unlock the glove compartment.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key for valet parking, for
example, access to the glove compart-
ment is not possible, refer to page 28. of the glove compartment.
It features integral overload protection,
so it can be left in its holder continu-
ously.
To avoid completely discharging
and possibly damaging the lamp,
always ensure that it is switched off
before inserting it in the socket.<
Front center armrest To open: press the button (arrow) and
lift upward.Additional compartments and
nets
*
You will find additional storage
compartments in the front doors and in
the center console. Storage nets are on
the front seat backrests.

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Storage compartmentsBeverage holder, coin boxA coin box and two beverage holders
are provided in the center console.
Rear center armrestThe rear center armrest includes a
storage compartment, a beverage
holder (for two beverage containers)
and a litter bag holder.
1 Storage compartment: pull up
2 Beverage holder: press.
Storage package
*
For your convenience, there are:
>Two flip-out sockets on the rear
center console
>A glasses tray
* (not shown) in the
front center console.

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Cellular phone
*
Ashtray, front
*
Hands-free systemOn vehicles with telephone prepara-
tion
* or communications package
* the
cover for the hands-free microphone is
located in the headliner near the interior
lamp.
For further information on using your
cellular phone, refer to the separate
"Owner's Manual".
To emptyPress on the edge of the open cover
(arrow): the ashtray moves up and can
be removed.
Cigarette lighterPress the lighter 1 in. You can remove
the lighter from its socket for use as
soon as it snaps back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, children
should never be left in the vehicle unat-
tended. for flashlights, car vacuum cleaners,
etc., up to a rating of approx. 200 watts
at 12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket
caused by inserting plugs of different
shapes or sizes.

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Ashtray, rear
*
Electrical power socket
To emptyPress on the edge of the raised cover in
the opening direction (arrow): the
ashtray moves up and can be removed.
A fold-out power socket (12 volts) is
located in the cargo area.

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Ski bag
*
The ski bag allows the safe and clean
transport of up to 4 pairs of standard
skis or up to two snowboards.
The length of the ski bag and the addi-
tional space provided in the cargo area
make it possible to carry skis up to
6.8 ft (2.1 m) long. Because of the
tapered shape of the bag, the ski bag
can only accommodate two pairs of
skis up to 6.8 ft (2.1 m) long.
Loading1. Fold the center armrest outward.
Loosen the trim from the upper
Velcro¨ fastener and place it on the
armrest
2. Press the button (arrow 1, access
from the passenger compartment):
the cargo hatch drops onto the floor
of the cargo area
3. Press down the detent lever (arrow 2)
and fold the cover forward
4. Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper provides conve-
nient access to the inside of the bag,
and can also be left open to promote
drying.
To store the ski bag, perform the above
steps in reverse sequence.
Securing cargo
Secure skis and any other objects
stored in the bag by tightening the
retaining strap at the buckle.<
Make sure that your skis are clean
before loading them into the bag.
Avoid damage from sharp edges during
loading.<

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Cargo areaFolding rear backrestReach into the recess and pull forward
(arrow).
When you fold back the backrest,
be sure that the catch engages
securely. The red warning indicator
disappears in the recess when the
retainer is locked.<
Cargo area coverPull out the cover and suspend it by
attaching to the retainers.
You can carry light objects such as
articles of clothing on the cover.
Never use the cover to carry
heavy or hard objects, as such
objects could pose a hazard to the
vehicle's occupants during sudden
braking maneuvers.
Guide the cover back into place; do not
allow it to snap back, as it could sustain
damage.<
Partition net
*
Use the loop to pull out the partition
net, then grasp both sides of the rod
and insert it in its holder. It is easiest to
do this from the back seat.
Do not allow the partition net to
snap back. Doing so could pose a
risk of injury and the partition net could
be damaged.<
If the backrests are folded forward, the
case can be stored on the backrests;
you can then extract the partition net
and hold it in place by inserting the
retainers in the front holders (refer to
next page).

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Cargo areaTo remove cargo cover and
partition net1. Press the buttons on the sides
(arrow 1)
2. Extract the case by pulling to the rear
(arrow 2).InstallationSimply slide the case forward in the two
side holders until it engages.
Storing with backrests folded
forwardSupports for the case are also provided
on the rear sides of the backrests
(arrow 1).
Slide the case into the supports as
shown in the illustration, continuing
until the detent engages (arrow 2).
Ensure that the cargo cover is toward
the front of the vehicle, with the parti-
tion net's loop on the top.
You can pull the partition net out and
insert it in the holders above it in the
upper roof area.
To ensure that the case centers
correctly, remember to insert it
from the right side, always continuing
until the detents snap into place. Failure
to observe the prescribed insertion
procedure could also result in damage
to the door's upholstery.<

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Cargo area Cargo loadingFloor panelGrasp the ring to lift into its raised posi-
tion, then use the tab to suspend the
panel from the rubber weatherstripping
on the drip channel (arrow).
Side coversOpen the side covers by pressing the
button.
Stowing cargoWhen transporting cargo in your BMW:
>Always load heavy and bulky objects
as far forward and as low as possible,
stowing them directly behind the
backrests or the cargo area's parti-
tion
>Cover sharp edges and corners
>Do not pile objects higher than the
top edge of the backrest
>Pull out the partition net
* (refer to
previous page), taking care to ensure
that there is no danger that any of the
objects stored in the cargo area will
protrude through the net*
>For very heavy loads when the rear
seat is not occupied, secure each
safety belt in the opposite buckle.

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Cargo loading Roof-mounted luggage rack
*
Securing cargo >Small and light luggage and cargo
can be secured with the aid of flex-
ible straps or a cargo area net
*, refer
to page 35
>For large, heavy pieces, see your
BMW center for load-securing
devices
*. Anchorages for securing
cargo straps have been provided on
the inner corners of the cargo area
(arrow).
Read and comply with the instructions
enclosed with the load-securing
devices.
Always position and secure the
load correctly. If you do not, it can
endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the approved gross
vehicle weight or the maximum axle
loads, refer to page 142, otherwise the
vehicle's operating safety is no longer
assured and you are in violation of the
law.
Do not stow heavy or hard objects in
the passenger compartment without
securing them. Otherwise they would
be thrown around during braking and
evasive maneuvers and endanger the
passengers.<
A special roof-rack system is available
as an optional extra for your BMW.
Please observe the precautions
included with the installation instruc-
tions.AnchoragesAccess to the anchorages:
To fold up the covers (arrow), please
use the tool provided with the roof-rack
system.Loading and driving notesRoof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
exercise a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.