load capacity BMW 325XI SPORTS WAGON 2006 Owners Manual

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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
The following storage spaces can be found in
the cargo area:
>Umbrella holder on the bottom of the cargo
area net casing
>Rubber strap on the left and right trim panel
for securing small objects such as a folding
umbrella
>Hooks for hanging up shopping bags or tote
bags, for example, on the left and right-hand
sides of the cargo area
>Net for small objects on the right trim panel
of the cargo area
>Storage compartment under the floor panel
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following additional storage spaces can be
found in the cargo area:
>Net
* for securing smaller objects, to be
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
>Net
* on the left side trim of the cargo area
instead of the rubber strap
>Reversible cargo area floor panel with inte-
grated plastic cover
* for cargo area or
bumper
>Folding, removable box
* under the floor
panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items
>Insertable dividers
* and removable storage
tray for the storage compartment under the
floor panel
Folding up the cargo area floor panel
Fold up the cargo area floor panel and take it out
or lean it forward.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-
partment under the floor panel, otherwise dam-
age could result.<
Lashing eyes
You will find lashing eyes in the cargo area for
securing luggage items with nets or tensioning
straps, refer to page115.
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, clean transport of up to
4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
of up to 6ft 10in/2.10m. When skis of 6ft 10in/
2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of
the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest.
2.Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the cover.

Things to remember when driving
114 power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals, otherwise pedal function could be
impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic cli-
mate control is in operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water
under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Before driving into a car wash
For general information about taking care of
your BMW, refer to the Caring for your vehicle
brochure.
With convenient access and automatic
transmission
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
The engine can be switched off when the selec-
tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page36.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result
can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading
can result in damage to the vehicle and
unstable driving conditions.<
2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

Things to remember when driving
116
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the roof or
along the roof rails
*.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights on page212.
The roof load must be uniformly distributed and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure
that adequate clearance is maintained for rais-
ing the glass sunroof, and that objects do not
project into the opening path of the tailgate.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.

Technical data
212
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
325xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,737/1,695
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,781/1,715
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,839/2,195
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,883/2,215
Load lbs/kg 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,293/1,040
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385

Everything from A - Z
220 Burned fuel
– refer to Average
consumption69
Button for starting engine53
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
"Call"168
Call
– accepting166
– displaying accepted168
– ending167
– in absence168
– starting167
Calling
– from phone book167
– from Top 8 list168
– redialing168
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders104
Capacities213
Capacity of cargo area212
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery201
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"69
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing115
Cargo area105
– capacity212
– convenient access36
– cover105
– folding up the floor
panel107
– lamp93
– lid, refer to Tailgate33
– net106
– opening from outside33
Cargo area net106Cargo loading
– stowing cargo115
– vehicle114
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 points201
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest103
– refer to Mobile phone162
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio144
Car wash114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system112
"Categories"150
CBS Condition Based
Service195
"CD"140,152CD changer152
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse156
– installation location156
– playing a track154
– random order155
– repeating a track155
– selecting a CD152
– selecting a track153
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
CD player152
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse156
– playing a track154
– random order155
– repeating a track155
– selecting a track153
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
Center armrest103
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulbs201
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– convenient access35
Changing bulbs197
Changing the language on the
Control Display80
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display71
Changing wheels201
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment191
Check Control77
"Check Control
messages"78
Check Gas Cap182

Everything from A - Z
224 Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely113
Footwell lamps93
For your own safety5
Front airbags88
Front seat adjustment41
"FTM"86
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor85
Fuel183
– display68
– high-quality brands183
– quality183
– specifications183
– tank capacity213
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door182
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction182
Fuses202
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel183
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level191
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
– manual transmission55
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission56
– with manual transmission55General driving notes112
Glass sunroof, electric
– closing after electrical
malfunction39
– convenient operation30,32
– operation with convenient
access36
– remote control30
Glove compartment103
– rechargeable flashlight103
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills94
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights212
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs198
Handbrake55
– indicator lamp55
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight103
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD, refer to High Definition
Radio147
Head airbags88
Headlamp control,
automatic90
Headlamp cover198
Headlamp flasher57
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs198
Head restraints43
– sitting safely41
Heated
– mirrors47
– rear window97
– seats44
Heating
– mirrors47
– rear window97
– seats44Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo115
Height, refer to
Dimensions211
Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel48
High beams92
– headlamp flasher92
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs198
High Definition Radio147
High water, refer to Driving
through water113
Highways, refer to Route
criteria131
Hills113
Holders for cups104
"Home address" in
navigation130
Homepage4
Hood190
Horn10
Hot exhaust system112
"Hour memo"76
"House number" in
destination entry124
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control82
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio147
Ice warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track154

Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs197
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires188
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call203
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Reservoir for washer
systems59
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings143
"Reset" for stopwatch80
"Reset" for tone settings143
Residual heat mode96
Restraint systems
– for children50
– refer to Safety belts46
Reverse
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
– manual transmission55
Road map134
"Roadside Assistance"176
Roadside
Assistance176,203
Roadside parking lamps92
– replacing bulbs199
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements72
Roller blind
– sun blinds102
Roof load capacity212
Roof-mounted luggage
rack115
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away206
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16Route130
– bypassing sections136
– changing130
– display133
– displaying arrow view133
– displaying map view134
– displaying town135
– list135
– selecting130
– selecting criteria130
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires188
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires188
Run-Flat Tires188
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire86
– flat tire86
– new tires188
– replacing tires188
– tire pressures184
– winter tires189
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires188
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment46
Safety belts46
– damage46
– indicator lamp46
– reminder46
– sitting safely41
Safety systems
– airbags88
– Antilock Brake System
ABS82
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– safety belts46
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires188
Sampling tracks
– scan154Satellite radio149
– enabling149
– selecting channel150
– storing channel150
"SAT" for radio140,149
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations145
– sampling tracks on CD154
Scan
– CD changer154
– CD player154
– radio145
"Scan all" for audio mode155
"Scan directory" for audio
mode155
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting205
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio149
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory44
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder46
Seats41
– adjusting the seats42
– heating44
– sitting safely41
Securing cargo108
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside30
"Select as destination"127
"Select current speed"79
Selecting an audio source140
Selecting distance for active
cruise control63
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation134
Selecting the frequency
manually145
Selecting the route130
Selection options with
navigation system130