hood open BMW 325XI SEDAN 2005 Owners Manual

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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page152.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
Controls
18Opening and closing
31Adjustments
39Transporting children safely
42Driving
59Everything under control
67Technology for driving comfort and
safety
76Lamps
80Climate
86Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
98Things to remember when driving
Mobility
106Refueling
108Wheels and tires
118Under the hood
123Maintenance
125Replacing components
131Giving and receiving assistance
136Indicator and warning lamps
Reference
148Technical data
152Everything from A to Z

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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

Opening and closing
24 The integrated key of the remote control and
the spare key, refer to page18, fit the luggage
compartment lid lock.
Opening manually
Turn the integrated key of the remote control or
the spare key all the way to the left: the luggage
compartment lid opens.
If you unlock and open the luggage com-
partment lid with the key while the alarm
system is armed, the alarm will be triggered.
Switching off an alarm, refer to page25.<
Locking or unlocking separately
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
1Locking the luggage compartment lid
2Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
Locking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.
The luggage compartment lid is locked and
cannot be unlocked using the central locking
system.
If you give the remote control without the inte-
grated key to someone else while the glove
compartment is locked, the luggage compart-
ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan-
tage when valet parking, for example.
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the luggage compartment. The
luggage compartment lid is unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull
down.
Make sure that the closing path of the
luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result.<
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid is opened
>To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to the information fur-
ther below
>When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up

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and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away
>When there is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
>An acoustic alarm
>Switching on the hazard warning flashers
>Flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the luggage compartment lid by means of
the button on the remote control, refer to
page21. When you subsequently close the lug-
gage compartment lid, it is again locked and
monitored.
Switching off an alarm
>Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page20, or
>insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp under the inside rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are
not properly closed. Even if you do not close
the alerted area, the system begins to mon-
itor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10
seconds. However, the interior motion sen-
sor is not activated.
>The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while
you were away.
>If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed
while you were away.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm
system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel
or tow the vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof
must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following
situations:
>In duplex garages
>When transporting on car-carrying trains
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control
twice in a row.
The indicator lamp comes on for approx. two
seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt
alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are
switched off until the next time the vehicle is
unlocked and subsequently locked again.
Convenient access*
Convenient access enables you to enter your
vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-

Under the hood
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Under the hood
Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a BMW Center or by a workshop that
work according to BMW repair procedures with
correspondingly trained personnel. If this work
is not carried out properly, there is a danger of
subsequent damage and related safety haz-
ards.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever.
Opening
In order to avoid damage, make sure that
the wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood.<
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle
that the hood is not completely closed, stop at
once and close it securely.<

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Homepage4
Hood118
Horn10
Hot exhaust system98
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control68
Hydroplaning99
I
Ice warning59
Ignition42
– switched off42
– switched on42
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control18
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness42
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on42
Ignition lock42
Indicator and warning
lamps13,136
Individual air distribution81
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile19
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating88
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM72
– glass sunroof29
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting78
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote
control86
Interior lamps79
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor25
Interior rearview mirror37
– automatic dimming
feature99
Interior rearview mirror with
digital compass87
Interlock47Intermittent mode of the
wipers50
J
Jacking points129
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting132
Jump starting132
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control18
Keyless Go, refer to
Convenient access25
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access25
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile19
Kick-down48
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG46
Knock control106
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams76
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs125
Lap-and-shoulder safety
belt36
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo101
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system40
LEDs light-emitting
diodes125
Length, refer to
Dimensions149
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs128
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs125
Lighter91Lighting
– instruments78
– lamps and bulbs125
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps76
Light switch76
Limit145
Loading
– securing cargo101
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo101
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking23
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal21
– from inside23
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access25
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside22
– from outside20
Low beams76
– automatic76
– replacing bulbs126
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support32
Luggage compartment
– capacity150
– convenient access26
– folding up the floor panel93
– lamp79
– opening from inside23
– opening from outside23
Luggage compartment lid23
– convenient access26
– unlocking with remote
control21
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Tailgate23
Luggage compartment net,
refer to Securing cargo101
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack101
Lumbar support32

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Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function37
Pathway lighting76
PDC Park Distance Control67
Personal Profile19
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control85
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner82
Power failure129
Power windows28
– safety switch28
Power windows, refer to
Windows27
Pressure, tires108
Pressure monitoring, tires71
– Flat Tire Monitor71
Protection function, refer to
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric29
– windows28
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch131
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor71
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/Remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness42
Radio readiness42
– switched off42
– switched on42
Rain sensor50
Reading lamps79
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps127
– replacing bulbs128Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints34
– folding head restraint down
and up34
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs128
Rear ventilation85
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors37
Rear window defroster81,85
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds89
Rear window safety switch28
Rechargeable flashlight89
Recirculated-air mode81,84
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,84
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest32
Refueling106
Releasing
– hood118
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range60
Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– convenient access25
– garage door opener86
– luggage compartment lid21
– malfunctions21,27
– service data123
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs125
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires116
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call131
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Reservoir for washer
systems
50
Residual heat mode84Restraint systems
– for children39
– refer to Safety belts36
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– manual transmission45
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Roadside Assistance131
Roadside parking lamps78
– replacing bulbs127
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements63
Roller blind
– sun blinds89
Roof load capacity150
Roof-mounted luggage
rack101
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away134
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires116
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires116
Run-Flat Tires116
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire72
– flat tire72
– new tires116
– replacing tires116
– tire pressures108
– winter tires117
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires116
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment36
Safety belts36
– damage36
– indicator lamp36
– reminder36
– sitting safely31