BMW 325XI TOURING 2005 E46 Service Manual

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Safety switchWith the safety switch, you can prevent
the rear windows from being opened or
closed via the switches in the rear pas-
senger area, for example by children.
Press the safety switch whenever
persons or animals are riding in
the rear of the vehicle. Careless use of
the power windows can lead to injury.<
Glass sunroof, electric*
To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the glass 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 persons or animals from oper-
ating the sunroof and injuring them-
selves, etc.<
Electric power windows
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Opening and closingWith the ignition key in position 1 or
higher
>Slide the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the sunroof opens and closes
as long as you hold the switch
>Slide the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the sunroof moves auto-
matically.
Tapping the switch again stops the
motion immediately.
The headliner insert retracts with the
sunroof while it is opening.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the sunroof for up
to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens
either of the front doors.
For convenience operation via the door
lock, refer to page 32 or 34.Raising the glass sunroofWith the ignition key in position 1 or
higher: tap the switch.
Tapping the switch again stops the
motion immediately.
If you briefly press the switch in the
raise direction while the sunroof is
open, the sunroof will rise to its upper-
most position.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the sunroof for up
to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens
either of the front doors.
The headliner insert slides back some-
what when you raise the sunroof.
Do not use force to close the
headliner insert with the sunroof in
its raised position, as damage to the
mechanism could result. tance
>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
glass 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.<
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Manual operationIn the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also operate the glass 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 142, to turn the
glass sunroof in the desired direc-
tion.Glass sunroof, electric*
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Safe seating positionFor driving that is relaxed and less likely
to cause fatigue, you should select a
sitting position that reflects your per-
sonal requirements. In combination
with the safety belts and airbags, the
correct seating position also plays an
important role in enhancing 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 transport-
ing children refer to page 57.Sitting safely with airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance 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 mini-
mum 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 54.Sitting safely with safety beltsYour vehicle offers five sitting positions,
each of which is provided with a safety
belt.Never allow more than one person
to wear a single safety belt. Never
allow infants or small children 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 mecha-
nism. 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 the safety
belts, refer to page 48.

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SeatsWhen 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. This is espe-
cially important for front passengers to
remember. Keep the backrest relatively
upright to minimize the risk of sliding
under the safety belt and sustaining
injury in an accident.<
Seat adjustment>Manual seat adjustment, refer to
page 45
>Power seat adjustment, refer to
page 47
>Head restraint, refer to page 48.
Manual seat adjustmentSeat adjustment1Backward/forward adjustment
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the
desired position.
After you release the lever, move the
seat forward or backward slightly so
that it engages fully
2Cushion height
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the seat as
required
3Backrest angle
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the backrest as
required
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BMW sport seat* adjustmentYou can also adjust the tilt angle and
the thigh support:
1To raise:
Pull the lever repeatedly, continuing
until the seat is at the desired tilt
angle
2To lower:
Push the lever repeatedly, continuing
until the seat is at the desired tilt
angle
3Thigh support:
Pull the lever and adjust the position
of the thigh support for your personal
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Power seat adjustment*Seat adjustment1Tilt angle
2Backward/forward adjustment
3Cushion height
4Backrest angle
The head restraint is adjusted manually,
refer to page 48.
The thigh support and the head
restraint are adjusted manually, refer to
pages 46, 48.
Please refer to the adjustment
instructions on page 45 to reduce
the risk of personal injury.<
Lumbar support*To adjustYou can adjust the backrest's contour
for additional support in the curvature
of your spine's lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
>Press front/rear of switch:
increase/decrease curvature
>Press the upper/lower end of the
switch: increase the upper/lower cur-
vature.
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Head restraintsTo adjustTo adjust height: pull the head restraint
up or push it down.
Press button – see arrow 1 – to
retract to the lowest position.<
To adjust tilt angle of front head
restraints: tilt them to the desired angle.
You can reduce the risk of spinal
injury and whiplash by adjusting
the head restraint to a height at which it
is centered roughly at ear level. of its travel
2. Press button – see arrow 1 – and
remove the head restraint.Installation – frontSlide the head restraint into its guides.
Safety beltsAlways wear your safety beltAlways fasten your safety belt before
starting off. As supplemental restraint
devices, the airbags are designed to
enhance the effectiveness of the safety
belts, and not to replace them.To closeMake sure you hear the lock engage in
the belt buckle.To release1. Press the red button in the buckle
2. Hold the belt
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The rear belt buckle with the word
CENTER is intended exclusively
for the passenger sitting in the mid-
dle.<
Adjusting safety belt heightUse the height adjustment mechanism
to adapt the shoulder strap to the ideal
level for your own body:
>Slide the button up or down.
Please refer to the seat adjustment
instructions on page 44.
If the safety belt system has been
subjected to the stresses involved
in an accident or otherwise damaged:
have the entire safety belt mechanism
replaced by your BMW center, includ-
ing the safety belt tensioner. In addi-
tion, have your BMW center inspect the
safety belt anchors. If a child-restraint
system was in the vehicle during an
accident, consult the manufacturer's
instructions regarding replacement.<
Safety belts
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Seat and mirror memory*You can store as many as three differ-
ent driver's seat and mirror adjustment
settings into the system for later selec-
tion.
Memory will not retain the adjust-
ment made to the lumbar sup-
port. 2. Adjust the seat and door mirrors to
the desired position
3. Press the MEMORY button: indica-
tor lamp in the button comes on
4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as
desired: indicator lamp goes out.
To select a stored setting
Do not select a memory position
while the vehicle is moving. If you
do so, there is a risk of accident from
unexpected seat movement.<
Ignition key in position 1:
>Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3,
as desired. Movement stops immedi-
ately when one of the seat-adjust-
ment or memory buttons is activated
during the adjustment process.
The driver's door is closed and the igni-
tion key is either removed or in position
0 or 2:
>Maintain pressure on the desired
memory button – 1, 2 or 3 – until the
adjustment process is completed.
If you press the
MEMORY
button acci-
dentally: press the button again; the
indicator lamp goes out.
Your BMW center can adjust your
vehicle's systems in such a man-
ner that your personalized settings are
automatically set for the seat and exte-
rior mirror positions when you unlock
the vehicle with your personal remote
control.<
Before activating the programmed
adjustment feature, ensure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty and unobstructed. If you fail to
do so, persons, animals or objects
could be injured or damaged if the seat
should move backward.<