maintenance BMW 325I 2002 Service Manual

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Instrument lighting
High beams/Standing lamps
Fog lamps
Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi-
nation intensity.
1 High beams
(blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher
(blue indicator lamp)
3 Standing lampsStanding lamps, left or rightAs an additional feature, you can illumi-
nate your vehicle on either side for
parking:
With the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate
turn-signal position.
Front fog lamps
The green indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up to
indicate that the front fog lamps
are on.
If the automatic headlight control
is on, the low beams will come on
automatically whenever you switch on
the front fog lamps.<

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Air conditioning 1 Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2 Air for the upper body area87
3 Air for the footwell4 Air supply86
5 Temperature86
6 Air distribution867 Rear window defroster86
8 Air conditioning86
9 Recirculated-air mode86

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Air conditioningDraft-free ventilationYou can adjust the blower controls for
the upper body area to obtain the
optimum airflow rates and directions for
your personal requirements:
1 Rotary dials for infinitely-variable
opening and closing of the vent
outlets
2 Selector levers for airflow direction
3 Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the
temperature of the airflow from these
outlets as desired.
MicrofilterThe built-in microfilter removes dust
and pollen from the incoming air. Your
BMW center will replace it during regu-
larly scheduled maintenance. A
substantial reduction in airflow indi-
cates that the filter needs to be
replaced before scheduled mainte-
nance.
To defrost windows and remove
condensation1. Set the blower speed control for the
air supply to position 4
2. Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right (red)
3. Rotary control for air distribution in
position
4. Switch on the rear window defroster
to defrost the rear window.

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Automatic climate control
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Tips for pleasant drivingUse the automatic system Ð switch on
with AUTO button 7. Select the desired
interior temperature.
Detailed setting options are described
for you in the following section.Automatic air distribution
The AUTO program adjusts the
air distribution and the air
supply for you and in addition adapts
the temperature to external influences
(summer, winter) to meet preferences
you can specify.
Individual air distribution
You can cancel the AUTO
program by selecting specific
distribution patterns to suit your
own individual requirements.
While the AUTO program is then deacti-
vated, the automatic airflow control
remains in operation. The system
directs air to the windows , the upper
body and into the footwells . You
can reactivate the automatic air distri-
bution mode by selecting the AUTO
button.
Temperature
The interior temperature that
appears in the display panel is a
general figure intended for reference
purposes. We recommend 72 7
(+22 6) as a comfortable setting, even
if the air conditioning is on. When you
start the vehicle, the system ensures
that the selected temperature is
achieved as quickly as possible regard-
less of the season. It then maintains this
temperature.
Air supply
By pressing the left or right half
of the button, you can vary the
air supply. This deactivates the auto-
matic control of the air supply, AUTO
disappears from the display panel.
Nevertheless, the automatic air distri-
bution remains unchanged. You can
reactivate the automatic air distribution
mode by selecting the AUTO button.
When you select the lowest blower
speed by pressing the left half of the
button, all of the displays are canceled:
the blower, heating and air conditioning
are switched off. The outside air supply
is blocked. You can reactivate the
system by pressing any button for the
automatic climate control.
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and the side windows.
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and Ð depending on the
temperature setting Ð rewarmed.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started. Switching on the air
conditioning will reduce condensation
forming on the windows.
As the air-conditioning system
operates, condensation forms
within the system.This moisture is
conducted to an outlet beneath the
vehicle; it is thus not unusual for a small
puddle to form under the car while the
system is running.<

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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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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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Ashtray, rear
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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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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 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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Roof-mounted luggage rack
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You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof load
capacity, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the axle weights when
loading the rack. These weights are
listed under Technical Data on
page 142.
Make sure that the load is not too bulky,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first (on
the bottom). Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
tailgate.
Secure the roof luggage correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or
being lost during driving (danger to
following traffic).
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
acceleration and braking. Do not corner
at high speeds.
The roof-mounted luggage rack and the
roof load increase the aerodynamic
resistance: increased fuel consumption
and additional stress on the vehicle's
body are the result.