steering BMW 325XI 2005 Owner's Manual

Giving and receiving assistance
134 gaged and the car is not steerable. Jump start-
ing, refer to page132.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page47.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
With the ignition switched on, engage selector
lever position N, and then switch the ignition
back off.
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
323i*, 325i, 330i
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
325xi, 330xi
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.<
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.
Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis-

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Engine compartment lid open
Luggage compartment lid open
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
refer to page50.
Lights up in red:
Service is due Schedule a service appointment
Check service requirements, refer to
page63.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with convenient access, not
detectedThe engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.
Battery in remote control discharged Use the remote control for a longer jour-
ney or, in cars with convenient access,
replace the battery.
Lights up in red:
Driver's and/or front passenger's air-
bags malfunctioningHave the system checked immediately.
Lights up in yellow:
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
for rear-seat passengers malfunction-
ingHave the system checked as soon as
possible.
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failedHave the system checked immediately.
Active steering defective You can continue your journey.
Steering characteristics are modified
and steering wheel could be off-center.
Steer carefully.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Lights up:
Emergency call system has failed or is
malfunctioningHave the system checked as soon as
possible.
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Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the system checked if the situa-
tion reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate your
speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition, refer
to page42.
Lights up in red:
Electric steering wheel lock malfunc-
tioningThe engine can no longer be started. If
applicable, do not switch off the engine.
Contact your BMW Center.
Lights up in yellow:
Electric steering wheel lock jammed Move the steering wheel before starting
the engine.
Anti-trapping mechanism of the power
windows malfunctioningHave the system checked.
Anti-trapping mechanism of the elec-
tric glass sunroof malfunctioningHave the system checked.
Cruise control deactivated:
>Driving stability control systems are
active or
>handbrake is applied or
>the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or
>engaged gear not suitable for the
speed being driven
Cruise control system failed You can continue your journey. Have
the system checked.
Engine speed too low Select a lower gear if the driving situa-
tion permits you to do so.
12Cause What to do

Everything from A to Z
152
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System68
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control53
Acceleration assistant with
the sequential manual
gearbox SMG47
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control85
Active cruise control53
– indicator lamps56
– malfunction57
– selecting distance55
– sensor56
Active steering73
– warning lamp73
Adapter for spare key18
Adaptive Head Light77
Additives
– coolant121
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner81
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control83
Airbags74
– sitting safely31
– warning lamp75
Air conditioner80
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
– ventilation82,85
Air distribution
– automatic84
– individual81
– manual81
Air flow rate81,84Airing, refer to
Ventilation82,85
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents80
Air pressure, tires108
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,84
Air supply
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
– ventilation82,85
Air vents80
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications
106
Alarm system24
– avoiding unintentional
alarms25
– interior motion sensor25
– switching off an alarm25
– tilt alarm sensor25
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires117
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,84
Antifreeze
– coolant121
– washer fluid50
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system19
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric29
– windows28
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights150
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights150
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest89Ashtray
– front91
– rear91
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC68
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control84
Audio device, external90
Automatic
– air distribution84
– air flow rate84
– cruise control51,53
– headlamp control76
Automatic climate control80
– automatic air distribution84
Automatic curb monitor37
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC84
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– interlock47
– overriding selector lever
lock48
– shiftlock47
– sport program48
AUTO program for automatic
climate control84
AUX-IN
– port90
Average fuel consumption60
– setting the units62
Average speed60
Avoiding unintentional
alarms25
Axle loads, refer to
Weights150
B
Backrests, refer to Seats31
Backrest width adjustment33

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Controls
Driving tips
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153
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs128
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps127
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch131
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away134
Battery129
– charging129
– disposal27,129
– jump starting132
– temporary power failure129
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed133
Belts, refer to Safety belts36
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts36
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders90
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning59
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate81,84
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System123
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders90
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control68
Brake fluid121
– level too low121
– warning lamp121,122
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements63
Brake Force Display73
Brake hydraulics, refer to
Brakes121
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display73
– replacing bulbs128
Brake pads, breaking in98Brake rotors100
– brakes98
– breaking in98
Brakes
– ABS68
– BMW Maintenance
System123
– brake fluid121
– brake pads122
– breaking in98
– handbrake44
– service requirements63
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely99
Brake system98
– BMW Maintenance
System123
– brake fluid121
– brake pads122
– breaking in98
– disc brakes100
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance131
Breaking in
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG98
Breaking in the clutch98
Breaking in the differential98
Break-in period98
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs125
Burned fuel
– refer to Average
consumption60
Button for starting engine42
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders90
Capacities151
Capacity of luggage
compartment150
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery129Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing101
Cargo loading
– stowing cargo101
– vehicle100
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points129
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest89
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car wash100
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system98
CBS Condition Based
Service123
Center armrest89
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulbs128

Everything from A to Z
156 Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control85
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner82
First aid pouch131
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock42
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight89
Flash when locking/
unlocking21
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires116
Flat Tire Monitor FTM71
– indicating a flat tire72
– initializing the system72
– malfunction73
– snow chains72,117
– system limits72
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition115
Fog lamps78
– indicator lamp78,136
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely99
Footwell lamps79
For your own safety5
Front airbags74
Front seat adjustment31
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor71
Fuel106
– display60
– high-quality brands106
– quality106
– specifications106
– tank capacity151
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption60
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel filler door106
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction106Fuses129
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control86
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel106
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level119
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– manual transmission44
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission47
– with manual transmission44
– with the sequential manual
gearbox SMG45
General driving notes98
Glass sunroof, electric28
– anti-trapping mechanism29
– closing after electrical
malfunction29
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing29
– operation with convenient
access26
– raising29
– remote control20
Glove compartment89
– rechargeable flashlight89
Grills, refer to Air vents80
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights150
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs126
Handbrake44
– indicator lamp44
– manual release22
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight89
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags74
Headlamp control,
automatic76
Headlamp cover126
Headlamp flasher48
– indicator lamp11,14,136
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs126
Head restraints33
– sitting safely31
Heated
– mirrors37
– rear window81,85
– seats34
Heating80
– mirrors37
– rear window81,85
– seats34
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat84
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo101
Height, refer to
Dimensions149
Height adjustment
– seats32
– steering wheel38
High beams78
– headlamp flasher78
– indicator lamp136
– replacing bulbs126
High water, refer to Driving
through water99
Hills99
Holders for cups90

Everything from A to Z
158
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires117
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system123
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control65
Manual air distribution81
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Manual operation
– door lock22
– glass sunroof29
– panorama glass roof29
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission48
Manual release
– fuel filler door106
Manual transmission44
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling83
Maximum speed
– with winter tires117
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory35
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System123
– for air conditioner82
– for automatic climate
control85
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System123
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature99
Mirrors37
– automatic curb monitor37
– exterior mirrors37
– heating37
– interior rearview mirror37Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest89
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest89
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone in the vehicle98
Mobile phones, use inside the
car, refer to Mobile phone in
the vehicle98
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor71
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher48
– refer to Wiper system49
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints33
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments90
New tires116
Nose weight150
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles50
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data148
O
OBD socket124
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis124
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications106
Odometer59Oil
– capacity151
Oil, refer to Engine oil119
Oil consumption119
Oil level119
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal129
Onboard tool kit125
Opening and closing
– convenient access25
– from inside22
– from outside20
– using the door lock22
– via the remote control20
Opening and unlocking
– from the inside23
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation82,85
Outlets, refer to Air vents80
Output, refer to Engine
data148
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control84
Outside-temperature
display59
– changing units of
measure62
– in computer62
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature59
Overriding selector lever
lock48
P
Panorama glass roof
– closing after electrical
malfunction29
– convenient operation20
– remote control20
Parking
– vehicle43
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control67
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake44
Parking lamps/low beams76
– replacing bulbs127

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Steering wheel38
– adjustment38
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock42
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering73
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic47
Storage compartments90
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory35
Storing tires117
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments90
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires108
Sun blinds89
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine43
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button42
Switching the cooling function
on and off85
Symbols4
T
Tachometer59
Tailgate
– locking or unlocking
separately24
– opening and closing23
– opening from inside23
– opening from outside23
Tail lamps127
– replacing bulbs128
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities151
Technical data148
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest89
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualTemperature adjustments
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
Temperature display
– ice warning59
– outside temperature59
– setting the units62
Temperature of the coolant,
refer to Coolant
temperature59
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo101
The individual vehicle5
Thigh support33
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp128
Tilt alarm sensor25
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror37
Tire inflation pressures108
Tire pressure
– loss72
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor71
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor72
Tire Quality Grading114
Tires
– age114,116
– breaking in98
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels129
– condition115
– damage115
– inflation pressure108
– minimum tread depth115
– new tires116
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor71
– puncture72
– Run-Flat Tires116
– size114
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth115
– winter tires117
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit125
Torque148
Tow bar134Tow fitting
– screw thread133
Tow fittings133
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away133
Towing133
– methods134
Towing away
– car with automatic
transmission133
Tow rope134
Tow-starting133
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG134
Track width, refer to
Dimensions149
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC68
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control68
Trailer towing
– towing loads and gross
weight150
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– manual transmission44
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic48
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Transporting children
safely39
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo101
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread115
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer59
Triple turn signal activation49
Trip odometer59
Trunk
– lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid23
Trunk lamp, refer to Luggage
compartment lamp79