BMW 325I WAGON 2002 Owner's Guide

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Opening and closing Ð via the door lockOne turn of the key in the driver's door
lock unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the tailgate
and the fuel filler door.
Do not lock the vehicle if anyone
will be remaining inside, as it
would then be impossible for the occu-
pant(s) to disengage the locks from the
inside.<
You can have a signal set to
confirm that the vehicle's locks
have engaged securely.<
Convenience operationYou can also operate the power
windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof via
the door lock.
>To open: with the door closed, hold
the key in the "Unlock" position
>To close: with the door closed, hold
the key in the "Lock" position.
Watch the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is
trapped by the closing motion.
Releasing the key stops the opera-
tion.<
Manual operation (in the event of electrical malfunction)
Turn the key all the way to the left or
right to unlock/lock the driver's door.

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Opening and closing Ð from the insideYou can use this button to operate the
central locking system when the front
doors are closed. With this button, only
the doors, the tailgate and rear window
are unlocked or locked. The anti-theft
system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was
unlocked from the outside and
you press the button, then, with the
driver's door still open, the passenger-
side door, the tailgate and the fuel filler
door will unlock, too.
If the driver's door is closed, it will be
locked.<
The central locking system can be
locked automatically as soon as
you begin to drive if you desire. This
can be adjusted to be key-specific.<
To unlock and open the doors>Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking
system and then pull each of the
release handles above the armrests
or
>pull the release handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.
To lock the doors>Either use the central locking button
to lock all doors at once
or
>press the individual door lock buttons
down. To prevent the driver from
being inadvertently locked out of the
vehicle, the driver's door lock button
will not engage as long as the door is
open.
Since children might be able to
lock the doors from the inside,
always take the vehicle's keys with you
so that you can open the vehicle again
from the outside at any time.<

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Tailgate To open from the outside
To avoid damage, check to ensure
that you have adequate clearance
before opening the tailgate.<
Press the button in the handle recess
(arrow): the tailgate opens slightly.
The cargo area is illuminated when the
tailgate is open.
Manual operation>Fold rear center armrest or rear back-
rest forward
>Remove cover 1 (this operation is
easy to carry out with the aid of the
ignition key)
>Press the lever (arrow) to the right.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as
you close the lid.
To open from the inside
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If the tailgate has not been locked
separately, you can open it with this
button in the footwell on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.

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Rear windowTo closeThe handle recesses in the interior trim
panel of the tailgate (arrows) make it
easier to pull the lid down.
Both before starting off and after
completing every journey, check
the rear window or the tailgate to
ensure that it has not been opened
inadvertently.<
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing
procedures.<
Always drive with both the tailgate
and the rear window securely
closed, as exhaust gases might other-
wise be drawn into the interior of the
vehicle. Should it be absolutely neces-
sary to operate the vehicle with the tail-
gate or rear window open:
>Close all windows. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof
>Sharply increase the air supply for the
air conditioning or automatic climate
control, refer to page 85 or 88.<
To open from outsideSmall items can be loaded or unloaded
quickly if the rear window is opened
separately.
Press the button (arrow): the rear
window opens slightly. It can now be
tilted up.
Opening with the remote control, refer
to page 30.
Push the window down to close it.
If pointed or sharp-edged objects
could strike the rear window while
driving, be sure to provide protection
around all edges. If you do not do this,
the heating conductors of the rear
window could be damaged.<

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Cargo area Alarm system
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Luggage strapsUse the retaining straps on the cargo
area floor to secure smaller items of
luggage.
Movement is reduced when objects are
placed on the straps.
To secure your luggage, use the
luggage nets
* or flexible straps that you
can attach to the fittings at the inner
corners of the cargo area.
Refer also to Cargo loading on page 99.
For additional details in the cargo area
and for the cargo area cover, please
refer to Cargo area beginning on
page 97.
The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood, the tailgate
or the rear window is opened
>To movement inside the vehicle (inte-
rior motion sensor)
>To variations in the vehicle's tilt angle
such as those occurring during
attempts to steal the wheels or tow
the vehicle
>To interruption of battery voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
simultaneously activating the following:
>Sounding an acoustic alarm for
30 seconds
>The hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated for approx. five minutes
>Flashing the high beams on and off
in rhythm with the hazard warning
flashers.
To arm and disarm the alarm
systemWhen the vehicle is locked or unlocked
via the driver's door lock or with the
remote control, the alarm system is also
simultaneously armed or disarmed.
You can have different acknowl-
edgment signals set to confirm
arming and disarming.<
You can use the button on the remote
control to open the rear window even
when the alarm is armed, refer to
page 30. The alarm will start monitoring
the window again as soon as it is
reclosed.

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Alarm system
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Indicator lamp displays>The indicator lamp below the interior
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
the system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes while the
system is armed: the door(s), the
hood, the tailgate or rear window are
not completely closed. Even if you do
not close the alerted area(s), the
remaining areas are secured, and the
indicator lamp will flash continuously
after 10 seconds. However, the inte-
rior motion sensor is not activated.
>The indicator lamp goes out when the
system is disarmed: no manipulation
or attempted intrusions have been
detected in the period since the
system was armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes for
10 seconds when the system is
disarmed: an attempted entry has
been detected in the period since the
system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the
indicator lamp will flash continuously.Avoiding unintentional alarmsThe tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. You can do this to prevent a false
alarm from being triggered in garages
with elevator ramps, for instance, or
when the vehicle is transported by
trailer or train:
Lock the vehicle twice (= arm the
system). Press the button on the
remote control twice in succession or
lock the vehicle twice with the key.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor
are deactivated as long as the system is
armed.
Interior motion sensorIn order for the interior motion sensor to
function properly, the windows and
sliding/tilt sunroof must be completely
closed.
Nevertheless, you should switch off the
interior motion sensor (refer to previous
column) if
>children or animals are left in the
vehicle
>the windows or the sliding/tilt sunroof
are being left open.
The system deactivates the tilt-
alarm sensor and the interior
motion sensor if closing is interrupted in
the first 10 seconds and then restarted
when the convenience closing feature
is used to close the sunroof and
windows. The alarm must then be
disarmed and reactivated before it will
resume operation.<

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Electric power windowsOpen and close windowsFrom ignition key in position 1.
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the windows retract as long as
you maintain pressure on the switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the windows move auto-
matically. Pressing the switch again
stops the opening cycle.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with optional
electric power windows in the rear
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separate switches will be located below
the windows.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still use the electric power
windows for up to 15 minutes, as long
as no one opens any of the front doors.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the
lock and remember to close the doors
to prevent children from operating the
power windows and injuring them-
selves, etc.<
For the convenience mode via the door
lock, refer to page 31.
Safety feature The front windows are each equipped
with contact strips located in the upper
window frames. If pressure is exerted
against this contact strip while a
window is being raised, the system will
respond by stopping the window and
then retracting it a small distance.
Despite this safety feature, be
extremely careful to ensure that
the closing path of the window is not
obstructed. Some types of objects
might fail to trigger the contact strip in
some situations (very thin objects, for
instance). You can override this safety
feature by pressing the switch beyond
the resistance point and holding it.<

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Electric power windows Sliding/tilt sunroof
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Safety switch With the safety switch, you can prevent
the rear windows from being opened or
closed via the switches in the rear
passenger area (by children, for
example).
Press the safety switch whenever
children are riding in the rear of
the vehicle. Careless use of the power
windows can lead to injury.<
To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the sliding/tilt
sunroof and keep it in your field of
vision until it is shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the lock
and remember to close the doors to
prevent children from operating the
sliding/tilt sunroof and injuring them-
selves, etc.<
Raising Ð opening Ð closingFrom ignition key in position 1.
After the ignition has been switched off,
you can still operate the sliding/tilt
sunroof for up to 15 minutes as long as
neither of the doors has been opened.
Raising/Opening/Closing: press the
switch or slide it in the desired direction
until you feel resistance.
If you briefly press the switch in the
"raise" direction while the sunroof is
open, the sunroof will rise to its upper-
most position.

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Sliding/tilt sunroof
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The headliner insert slides back some-
what when you raise the sunroof. When
the sunroof is opened, the headliner
retracts with it.
Do not use force to close the
headliner insert with the sunroof in
its raised position, as damage to the
mechanism could result.<
For the convenience mode via the door
lock, refer to page 31.Automatic opening and closingPress the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the sunroof travels to either
the fully-closed or fully-open position.
Pressing the switch again stops the
motion immediately.
Safety featureIf the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters
resistance
>when it is closing from the raised
position
>when it is closing from a point
roughly past the middle of its travel,
the closing cycle is interrupted and the
sliding/tilt sunroof will open again
slightly.
Despite this safety feature, be
extremely careful that the travel
path of the sunroof is not obstructed
whenever it is closed. Remember that
the safety mechanism may not be able
to detect obstructions under all circum-
stances (with very thin objects, for
instance).
You can disable this safety feature by
pressing the switch beyond the pres-
sure point and holding it.<
Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also operate the sliding/tilt
sunroof manually:
1. Remove the interior lamp, then reach
into the exposed opening and press
out the cover
2. Use the Allen key from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page 124 to turn the
sliding/tilt sunroof in the desired
direction.

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Correct sitting posture SeatsFor relaxed and fatigue-free driving you
should select a sitting position that
reflects your personal requirements.
Correct posture combines with safety
belts and airbags to enhance occupant
safety in the event of an accident. To
ensure that the vehicle's safety systems
provide you with optimal protection, we
request that you direct your careful
attention to the following section.
For additional information on trans-
porting children refer to page 51. Sitting correctly with airbags
Always maintain an adequate
distance between yourself and the
airbags. Always hold the steering wheel
by the rim to keep any chance of injury
to hands or arms to an absolute
minimum should the airbag be
deployed. Never allow any objects,
individuals or animals to obstruct the
areas between passengers and airbags.
Never use the front airbag's cover as a
storage tray or support for objects of
any kind. Never allow front passengers
to rest their feet or legs on the airbag
cover.<
For airbag locations and additional
information on airbags refer to page 48.
Safe with safety belts
Never allow more than one person
to wear a single safety belt. Never
allow an infant or small child to ride in a
passenger's lap. Avoid twisting the belt
while routing it firmly across the hips
and shoulder, wear it as snugly against
your body as possible. Do not allow the
belt to rest against hard or fragile
objects. Do not route the belt across
your neck, or run it across sharp edges.
Be sure that the belt does not become
caught or jammed. Avoid wearing loose
or bulky clothing. You should remember
to retension the lap belt periodically by
pulling the shoulder strap to take up
any slack in the mechanism. In the
event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
belt could slide over your hips, leading
to abdominal injury. In addition, the
safety belt's restraint effectiveness is
reduced if the belt is worn loosely.
Expectant mothers should always wear
their safety belts, taking care to position
the lap belt against the lower hips,
where it will not exert pressure against
the abdominal area. <
For information on using safety belts,
refer to page 44.
When adjusting your seat, always
observe the following precautions
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with unexpected move-
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident. Never
ride with the backrest reclined to an
extreme horizontal angle (important for
front passengers to remember). Keep
the backrest relatively upright to mini-
mize the risk of sliding under the safety
belt and sustaining injury in an acci-
dent.<
Seat adjustment>Manual seat adjustment, refer to
page 41
>Power seat adjustment, refer to
page 42
>Head restraint, refer to page 43