BMW 325I 2005 User Guide

At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays
is 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

Cockpit
10
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
3Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor
*37
1Safety switch for electric rear
windows28
2
Opening and closing windows27 4
Parking lamps76
Low beams76
Automatic headlamp control
*76
Adaptive Head Light
*77
5
Fog lamps
*78

At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility Reference
11
7Instrument cluster12
10Ignition lock42
11Buttons
* on the steering wheel12Horn: the entire surface
13Steering wheel adjustment38
15Releasing the hood118
16Opening the luggage compartment lid
*
6
Turn signals48
High beams, headlamp flasher78
Roadside parking lamps
*78
Computer60
Settings and information about the
vehicle61
Instrument lighting78
8
Windshield wipers49
Rain sensor
*50
9Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine42
Telephone
*:
>Press: accepting and ending a
call, starting dialing
* for a
selected phone number and
redialing if no phone number is
selected
>Press longer: redialing
Volume
Changing radio station
Selecting music track
Scrolling through phone book and
lists with stored phone numbers
Next entertainment source
Recirculated-air mode81
14
Cruise control*51
Active cruise control
*53

Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2Indicator lamps for turn signals
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for active cruise control
*53
5Tachometer59
6Energy Control60
7Display for
>Clock59
>Outside temperature59
>Indicator and warning lamps658Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*47
>Sequential manual gearbox SMG
*45
>Computer60
>Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven63
>Odometer and trip odometer59
>Initializing Flat Tire Monitor72
>Checking engine oil level
*119
>Settings and information61
9Fuel gauge60
10Resetting trip odometer59

At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility Reference
13
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 checked for proper functioning
and thus come on briefly when the engine is
started or the ignition is switched on.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well
as notes on possible causes of malfunctions
and on how to respond, can be found starting
on page136.

Cockpit
14
Around the center console: controls and displays

At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility Reference
15
1Microphone for voice command system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2Initiating an emergency call*
3Reading lamps79
4Glass sunroof, electric
*28
5Interior lamps79
6Passenger airbag status lamp
*75
7Hazard warning flashers
8DTC Dynamic Traction Control68
9Central locking system22
10Air conditioner or automatic climate con-
trol
*
Air distribution for air
conditioner81
Air distribution to the
windshield
*83
Air distribution to the upper body
area
*83
Air distribution to the footwell
*83
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
*84
Cooling function85
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control
*84
Recirculated-air mode81,84
Maximum cooling
*83
Residual heat mode
*84
Air flow rate81,84
Defrosting windows
*85
Rear window defroster81,85
11
Heated seats*34
PDC Park Distance Control
*67
Roller sun blind
*89
Hill Descent Control HDC
*69

Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information for complete control of your vehicle.
All features and accessories that are useful for
driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience are described here.
Controls

Opening and closing
18
Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
1Remote control with integrated key
2Spare key
3Adapter 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 ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use the remote control at least twice a
year in order to keep the batteries charged. In
cars equipped with convenient access
*, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page27.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-
sonal Profile, page19.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page123.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Glove compartment, refer to page89
>Driver's door, refer to page22
>Luggage compartment lid, refer to page23
New remote controls
Your BMW Center can supply new remote con-
trols with integrated keys as additional units or
as replacements in the event of loss.
Spare key
Spare key for storage in a safe place, such as in
your wallet. This key is not intended for regular
use.
The spare key and the integrated key fit the
same locks.
Adapter for spare key
The adapter is necessary for starting the car
with the spare key or switching on radio readi-
ness.