warning BMW 325XI TOURING 2006 E91 Service Manual

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
149
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals46
Displacement, refer to Engine
data142
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting76
Displays
– instrument cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant115
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery123
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control50
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements61
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control65
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Door lock22
Door locking, confirmation
signals21
Doors, emergency
operation22
DOT Quality Grades108
Draft-free ventilation80,83
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders88
Drive-off assistant69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams74
Driving notes96
Driving stability control
systems66
Driving through water97
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes96
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function83
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control66
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control66
– indicator lamps66Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps67
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution66
Electrical malfunction
– door lock22
– fuel filler door104
– glass sunroof30
– panorama glass roof30
Electric seat adjustment32
Electronic brake-force
distribution66
Electronic oil level check113
Emergency call125
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass sunroof30
– panorama glass roof30
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler door104
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission46
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance125
Emissions test, refer to
Service requirements61
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control58
Energy Control58
Engine
– breaking in96
– data142
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature57
– speed142
– starting43
– starting, convenient
access26
– switching off43
Engine compartment113
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant115Engine oil
– adding114
– BMW Maintenance
System117
– checking level113
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements61
Engine output, refer to Engine
data142
Engine speed142
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine43
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control58
Error messages, refer to
Check Control63
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control66
Event data recorders118
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system
96
Expanding the cargo area90
Exterior mirrors36
– adjusting36
– automatic dimming
feature97
– automatic heating37
External audio device87
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away127
– for tying down loads99
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control63
Failure of an electrical
consumer124
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms25
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts36

Everything from A to Z
150 Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control83
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner80
First aid pouch125
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock42
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight87
Flash when locking/
unlocking21
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires110
Flat Tire Monitor FTM69
– indicating a flat tire70
– initializing the system69
– malfunction70
– snow chains69,111
– system limits69
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition109
Fog lamps76
– indicator lamp76,130
Folding rear seat back90
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely97
Footwell lamps77
For your own safety5
Front airbags71
Front seat adjustment31
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor69
Fuel105
– display58
– high-quality brands105
– quality105
– specifications105
– tank capacity145
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge58
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption58
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge58Fuel filler door104
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction104
Fuses124
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control84
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel105
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge58
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level113
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic44
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
– manual transmission44
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission45
– with manual transmission44
General driving notes96
Glass sunroof, electric
– closing after electrical
malfunction30
– convenient operation20,22
– operation with convenient
access26
– remote control20
Glove compartment87
– rechargeable flashlight87
Grills, refer to Air vents78
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights144
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs120
Handbrake44
– indicator lamp44
– manual release22Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight87
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags71
Headlamp control,
automatic74
Headlamp cover120
Headlamp flasher46
– indicator lamp11,14,130
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs120
Head restraints33
– sitting safely31
Heated
– mirrors37
– rear window79,83
– seats34
Heating78
– mirrors37
– rear window79,83
– seats34
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat82
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo99
Height, refer to
Dimensions143
Height adjustment
– seats32
– steering wheel38
High beams76
– headlamp flasher76
– indicator lamp130
– replacing bulbs120
High water, refer to Driving
through water97
Hills97
Holders for cups88
Homepage4
Hood112
Horn10
Hot exhaust system96
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control66
Hydroplaning
97

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
151
I
Ice warning57
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
lamps13,130
Individual air distribution79
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile19
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating86
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM69
– panorama glass roof30
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting76
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote
control84
Interior lamps77
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor25
Interior rearview mirror37
– automatic dimming
feature97
Interior rearview mirror with
digital compass85
Interlock45
Intermittent mode of the
wipers47
J
Jacking points123
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting126
Jump starting126
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control18
Keyless Go, refer to
Convenient access26
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access26
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile19
Kick-down45
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
Knock control105
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams74
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs119
Lap-and-shoulder safety
belt36
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo99
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system40
LEDs light-emitting
diodes120
Length, refer to
Dimensions143
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs123
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs120
Lighter89
Lighting
– instruments76
– lamps and bulbs119
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps74
Light switch74
Limit138
Loading
– securing cargo99
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo99Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking23
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal21
– from inside23
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside22
– from outside20
Low beams74
– automatic74
– replacing bulbs120
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support32
Luggage compartment
– capacity144
– opening from inside23
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area23
Luggage compartment net,
refer to Cargo area net90
Luggage compartment net,
refer to Securing cargo99
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack99
Lumbar support32
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires111
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system117
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control63
Manual air distribution79
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
153
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control83
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner80
Power failure123
Power windows28
– safety switch28
Power windows, refer to
Windows27
Pressure, tires106
Pressure monitoring, tires69
– Flat Tire Monitor69
Protection function, refer to
Anti-trapping mechanism
– windows28
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch125
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor69
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/Remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness42
Radio readiness42
– switched off42
– switched on42
Rain sensor47
Reading lamps77
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps122
– replacing bulbs122
Rear seat back, folding90
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints34
– folding head restraint down
and up34
– folding the backrests90
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs122
Rear ventilation83
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors36
Rear window defroster79,83Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds86
Rear window safety switch28
Rechargeable flashlight87
Recirculated-air mode79,82
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode79,82
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest32
Refueling104
Releasing
– hood112
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range58
Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– convenient access26
– garage door opener84
– malfunctions21,27
– service data117
– tailgate21
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs119
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires110
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call125
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge58
Reservoir for washer
systems48
Residual heat mode82
Restraint systems
– for children39
– refer to Safety belts36
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
– manual transmission44
Roadside Assistance125
Roadside parking lamps76
– replacing bulbs121
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements61Roller blind
– sun blinds86
Roof load capacity144
Roof-mounted luggage
rack99
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away128
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires110
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires110
Run-Flat Tires110
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire70
– flat tire70
– new tires110
– replacing tires110
– tire pressures106
– winter tires111
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires110
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment36
Safety belts36
– damage36
– indicator lamp36
– reminder36
– sitting safely31
Safety systems
– airbags71
– Antilock Brake System
ABS66
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC66
– safety belts36
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires110
Screw thread for tow
fitting127
Seat adjustment
– electric32
– mechanical32
Seat and mirror memory34

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
155
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities145
Technical data142
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Temperature adjustments
– air conditioner79
– automatic climate control81
Temperature display
– ice warning57
– outside temperature57
– setting the units60
Temperature of the coolant,
refer to Coolant
temperature57
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo99
The individual vehicle5
Thigh support33
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp123
Tilt alarm sensor25
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror37
Tire inflation pressures106
Tire pressure
– loss70
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor69
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor70
Tire Quality Grading108Tires
– age108,110
– breaking in96
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels123
– condition109
– damage109
– inflation pressure106
– minimum tread depth109
– new tires110
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor69
– puncture70
– Run-Flat Tires110
– size108
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth109
– winter tires111
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit119
Torque142
Tow bar128
Tow fitting
– screw thread127
Tow fittings127
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away127
Towing127
– methods128
Towing away
– car with automatic
transmission127
Tow rope128
Tow-starting127
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG128
Track width, refer to
Dimensions143
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC66
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control66
Trailer towing
– towing loads and gross
weight144Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic44
– manual transmission44
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic46
Transporting children
safely39
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo99
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread109
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer57
Triple turn signal activation46
Trip odometer57
Trunk lamp, refer to Cargo
area lamp77
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate23
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions143
Turn signals46
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs121
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading99
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR108
Units
– average consumption60
– temperature60
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control84
Universal remote control84
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking26

Everything from A to Z
156 Unlocking
– from inside23
– from outside20
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
V
Vehicle
– battery123
– breaking in96
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading98
– dimensions143
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment113
– parking43
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight144
Vehicle jack123
Ventilation83
– air conditioner80
– draft-free80,83
– in the rear83
Vents, refer to Air vents78
Vents, refer to
Ventilation80,83
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,130
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control63
Warning triangle126
Washer fluid48
– content of the reservoir48
Washer fluid reservoir48
Washing the car, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray88
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water97
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth109Webpage4
Weights144
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions143
Wheels, new110
Wheels and tires106
Width, refer to
Dimensions143
Windows27
– anti-trapping mechanism28
– convenience operation20
– opening, closing28
– operation with convenient
access26
– safety switch28
Window washer fluid
reservoir, refer to Washer
fluid48
Window washer system47
– washer fluid48
– washer nozzles48
Windshield
– cleaning48
– defrosting and removing
condensation80,83
Windshield wiper blades,
changing119
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system47
Winter tires111
– storage111
Wiper blade replacement119
Wiper system47
Work in the engine
compartment112
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit119
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs120

Refueling
So that you always have access to the data you
need when refueling, you are recommended to
enter the relevant figures for your car in the
table provided below. Consult the index for indi-
vidual specifications.Fuel
Engine oil
Do not add engine oil until the corresponding
warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up,
refer to page114.
Tire inflation pressures
Designation
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Quality
Summer tires
FrontRearWinter tires
FrontRear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage