turn signal BMW 325XI 2001 User Guide

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Computer

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Mode selection

From ignition key position 1, you can
call up information from the computer
using the button in the turn signal lever.
By pressing the button briefly in the
direction of the steering column, you
can call up a new function for display.
The displays appear in the following
order:
Time of day, outside temperature,
average fuel consumption, cruising
range, average vehicle speed.
The function that was last selected will
be displayed when the ignition is
switched on.460de084

Outside temperature

You can change the units of measure-
ment for the outside temperature
display (

6

/

7

) by pressing the right-
hand reset button in the instrument
cluster when the temperature display is
active.
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Ice warning

If the outside temperature drops to
approx. +37.5

7

(+3

6

), the computer
switches automatically to the outside
temperature display. In addition, a
signal sounds as a warning and the
display flashes for a brief period.
The warning is repeated whenever the
temperature has reached at least
+43

7

(+6

6

) following the last
warning and then drops back to
+37.5

7

(+3

6

).
The ice warning does not alter the
fact that surface ice can form at
temperatures above +37.5

7

(+3

6

),
on bridges or shaded road surfaces, for
instance.

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Computer
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Average fuel consumption If you continue to hold the button on the
turn signal lever, the average fuel
consumption last displayed is recalcu-
lated from that point.460us296
Range The computer bases its calculations of
the cruising range on the previous
driving style and the amount of fuel
remaining.460us148
Average speed If you continue to hold the button on the
turn signal lever, the average fuel
consumption last displayed for that
speed is recalculated from that point in
time.
Any time spent when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is shut off is
ignored for the calculation.460us149

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Side lamps
With the switch in this position,
the front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on. For
lighting on one side for parking as an
additional feature, refer to page 89.
Low beam headlamps
When you switch the ignition off
with the low beam headlamps
on, only the parking lamps will
remain on.
"Follow-me-home lighting:"
If you actuate the headlamp
flasher after you have parked the
vehicle and shut off the engine, the low
beams will remain on for a brief period.
You can also have this function deacti-
vated.<
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LAMPS ON warningWhen you open the driver's door after
turning the ignition key to position 0, an
acoustic signal sounds for a few
seconds to remind you that the head-
lamps have not been switched off.Daytime running lamps
*
If you desire, the light 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.
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Side lamps/Low beams Instrument lightning

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High beams/Parking lamps

Fog lamps Interior lamps

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

Parking lamp, left or right

As an additional feature, you can
illuminate your vehicle on either side
for parking, if you wish to do so:
With the ignition key in position 0, push
the lever in the appropriate direction.
The lever engages in the turn signal
position.460de085

Front fog lamps

A green indicator lamp appears
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 automati-
cally.

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 approximately 3 seconds.
To revert to normal operation, press the
button briefly.

Footwell lamps

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

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Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the left-hand side
of the engine compartment.Parking lamps 5 watt bulb
1 Turn the bulb holder to the left (arrow)
and remove it
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de171
Front turn signal indicator 21 watt bulb
1 Using a screwdriver, release the inner
hook through the upper opening
2 Pull the lamp toward the front
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb460de133
4 Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the
guides on the vehicle
5 Guide the lamp into position. Apply
gentle pressure until you hear it
engage.460de134

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Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicators

5 watt bulb
1 Use finger pressure against the rear
end of the lens (arrow) to press it
forward for removal
2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb
while turning it to the left to remove.460de135
Front fog lamps
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HB4, 55 watt bulb
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.<
1 Using a screwdriver, carefully loosen
the lamp
2 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb.460de132
Tail lamps Tail lamps (4): bulbs 21/4 watts
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Backup lamp white
3 Tail lamp red
4 Tail lamp/Brake lamp red460us046

Everything from A to Z
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Tire inflation
pressure28,125
Tire pressure
checking28
Tire Pressure Control
(RDC)86,186
Tire pressure
monitoring86,186
Tire Quality Grading126
Tire replacement126,127
Tire rotation127
Tire specifications130
Tire tread125
To switch on the interior
lamps36
Tools158
Torque192
Tow fittings174
Tow starting174
Towing174
Track193
Traction Control System,
refer to DSC80
Transmission65
Transporting children
safely59
Tread depth, tires125
Trip odometer74
Trunk39
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid39 Turn signal
indicator23,69,160
bulb replacement160
Turning radius193
Two-way radios124
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading126
Used batteries170 V
Vacuum cleaner108
Vacuum cleaner,
connecting108
Vanity mirror52
bulb replacement164
V-belts196
Vehicle battery168,196
Vehicle care
exterior147
interior150
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)144
Vehicle immobilizer33
Vehicle painting147
Vehicle storage152 Vehicle weight194
Ventilation92,95,98
draft-free95,102
Vinyl care149
Voice recognition24,25
W

Warning lamp "Please fasten
safety belts"21
Warning lamps20
Warning messages76
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet145
Washer fluids138
Washer nozzles138
Washer reservoir, filling138
Washing your car146
Water on roadways
deep water117
Waxing, paintwork148
Weights194
Wheel changing165
Wheel rims128
Wheelbase193
Wheels and tires128,130
Width193
Windows, convenience
operation34
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment138
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling138,195 Windshield washer,
automatic70
Windshield wiper69
Windshield wiper blade
replacement158
Winter operation122
Winter tires128,129
Wiper blade
replacement158
Wiper system69
Work in the engine
compartment134
X
Xenon lamps159,188

Owner service procedures
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windows96,101
Replacement key32
Replacing bulbs158
Replacing windshield wiper
blades158
Replacing wiper blades158
Return used batteries170 S
Side lamps, bulb
replacement160
Sliding/tilt sunroof, closing
following an electrical
malfunction172
Space-saver spare tire165
Spare key32
Spare wheel165
Starting difficulties123
Starting problems117 T
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement161
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement161
Tilt alarm, switching off43
Tire damage125
Tire, changing165
Tools158
Tow fittings174
Tow starting174 Towing174
Trunk, emergency
release39
Turn signal indicator, bulb
replacement160
U
Use of antifreeze,
radiator142 V
Vanity mirror, bulb
replacement164 W

Warning lamps20
Washer fluid, adding138
Washer nozzles,
adjusting138
Washer reservoir, filling138
Wheel, changing165
Windshield washer,
filling138
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing158
Wiper blades, replacing158
Working in the engine
compartment134