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325xi Wagon 2001
Owner's Manual
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BMW 325xi Wagon 2001 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual for the Vehicle.
Contents
From A to Z
With a quick reference guide for your convenience.
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: – New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Limited Warranty Rust Perforation – Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty – Federal Emissions Performance Warranty – California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide (Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG

Preface

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Notes on the Owner's Manual
We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain only an ini­tial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. The detailed list of contents that direct­ly follows the summary of contents is intended to stimulate your curiosity re­garding your BMW and to encourage you to read the manual.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remem­ber to hand over the Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is part of the vehicle.
If you have any questions, an autho­rized BMW center will be glad to advise you.
© 2000 BMW AG Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order no. 01 41 0 155 307 US-English IX/00 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
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Indicates special equipment, coun­try-specific equipment and optional extras.
Identifies systems or components,
which your BMW center can either activate or adapt to suit an individual driver's requirements ("Car Memory", "Key Memory"). Refer to page 52.
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The individual vehicle
On buying your BMW, you have de­cided in favor of a model with individu­alized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group.
We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional accessories and special equipment are marked with
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an asterisk If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Manual (car radio or telephone, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
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Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
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Status at time of printing
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For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight (that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent) will not void the applicable warranties re­specting defects in materials or work­manship. Field experience has indi­cated significant differences in fuel quality (volatility, composition, addi­tives, etc.) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain envi­ronmental conditions, such as high am­bient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob­lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recom­mendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Follow the relevant safety rules when
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you are handling gasoline.
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor­oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti­mum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman­ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones (including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna) or trans­ceiver equipment (such as C.B., walkie­talkie, ham radio or similar) may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com­promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Do not use key or remote to lock doors or trunk with anyone inside the car. See
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Owner's Manual for more details.
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto-
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motive part.
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Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
For your own safety
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
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OverviewControlsCar careRepairsTechnologyDataIndex
Data
Index

Contents

Contents
Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel
Overview
(MFL) 24 Sports steering wheel 25 Hazard warning flashers 26 Warning triangle 26 First-aid kit 26 Refueling 27 Fuel specifications 28 Tire inflation pressure 28
Opening and closing:
Keys 32 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 33 Central locking system 34 Opening and closing –
from the outside 34 Opening and closing –
from the inside 38 Tailgate 38
Controls and features
Cargo area 40 Alarm system 41 Electric power windows 43 Sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Adjustments:
Seats 46 Seat and mirror memory 49 Steering wheel 50 Mirrors 51 Car Memory, Key Memory 52
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 53 Airbags 55 Transporting children safely 58
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 61 Starting the engine 61 Switching off the engine 62 Parking brake 63 Manual transmission 64 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Turn signal indicator/
Headlamp flasher 68 Washer/Wiper system 68 Rear window defroster 70 Cruise control 71
Everything under control:
Odometer 73 Tachometer 73 Energy Control 73 Fuel gauge 74 Coolant temperature gauge 74 Service Interval Display 74 Check Control 75 Clock 75 Computer 76
Technology for safety and driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 78 Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T) 79 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 80 Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 85
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Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams 87 Instrument lighting 87 High beams/Parking lamps 88 Fog lamps 88 Interior lamps 88
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Air conditioner 90 Automatic climate control 96
Controls and features
Seat heating 100
Cabin convenience:
HiFi system 101 Glove compartment 101 Storage compartments 102 Cellular phone 103 Ashtray, front 104 Cigarette lighter 104 Ashtray, rear 105 Power outlet 105
Loading and transporting:
Ski bag 106 Cargo area 107 Cargo loading 110 Roof-mounted luggage rack 111
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 114 Driving notes 115 Catalytic converter 115 Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 116 Disc brakes 118 Brake system 120 Winter operation 121 Power steering 123
Maintenance and care
Cellular phone 123 Radio reception 123
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 124 Tire condition 124 Tire replacement 125 Tire rotation 126 Wheel and tire
combinations 127 Winter tires 128 Snow chains 128 Approved wheel and tire
specifications 129
Under the hood:
Hood 130 Engine compartment 132 Washer fluids 134 Washer nozzles 134 Engine oil 135 Coolant 137 Brake fluid 138 Vehicle Identification
Number 139
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 140 Caring for your vehicle 141 Airbags 147 Vehicle storage 147
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications
to the vehicle 148 California Proposition
65 Warning 148 OBD interface socket 149
Contents
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 152 Windshield wiper blades 152 Lamps and bulbs 153 Changing a wheel 159 Battery 162 Fuses 164 Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter 165
In case of electrical malfunction:
Fuel filler door 166
Owner service procedures
Sliding/Tilt sunroof 166 Tailgate 166
Assistance, giving and receiving:
Jump-starting 167 Towing the vehicle 168
Airbags 172 Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC) 173
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 173 Radio reception 174 Four-wheel drive 175 Safety belt tensioner 175 Interior rearview mirror with
Advanced technology
automatic dimmer 176 Rain sensor 177 Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 178 Self-diagnostics 179 Xenon lamps 180
Engine data 184 Dimensions 185 Weights 186 Capacities 187 Electrical system 188 Drive belts 188
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 192
Owner service procedures 198
Index
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Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18 Indicator and warning lamps 20 Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL) 24 Sports steering wheel 25 Hazard warning flashers 26 Warning triangle 26 First-aid kit 26 Refueling 27 Fuel specifications 28 Tire inflation pressure 28

Overview

Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
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Overview
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Cockpit

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Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 87
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Turn signal indicator 68
2
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Parking lamps 88
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High beams 88
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Headlamp flasher 68
>
Computer*76 3 Washer/Wiper system 68 4 Shift lever/Selector lever
For vehicles equipped with manual transmission: To engage reverse gear, press the lever to the left and overcome the
slight resistance you will encounter 5 Hazard warning flashers 26 6 Central locking system 34 7 Rear window defroster 70 8 Horn sports steering wheel
entire surface 9 Adjusting steering wheel 50
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10 Fog lamps
88
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64
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: the
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Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster
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1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve 74 2 Turn signal indicator 23 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator lamp for:
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Battery charge current 20
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High beams 23
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Engine oil pressure/Engine oil
level 20, 22 5 Tachometer and Energy Control 73 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge
with "Coolant temperature too high" indicator 74
7 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:
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Parking brake/Brake hydraulic
system/Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)/(DBC) 20, 21
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) 22
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Brake pads 22
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Tire Pressure Control
(RDC) 20, 22
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Airbags 21
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Please fasten safety belts 21
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Cruise control*23 8 Adjusting knob for the clock 75
9 Program display for automatic
transmission 65, 67 Indicator lamp for automatic transmission 21, 65, 67
10 Indicator lamp for Automatic
Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) or DSC and ADB/ADB-X 22
11 Indicator for:
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Odometer 73
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Trip odometer 73
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Clock 75
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Service Interval 74
Display for computer, operation via the turn signal lever, refer to page 76:
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Clock
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Outside temperature
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Average fuel consumption
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Cruising range
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Average speed 12 Indicator for Check Control 75 13 Trip odometer, reset to zero 73
14 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:
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Fog lamps 23
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Add washer fluid 22
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Coolant level 23
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Electronic Throttle Control
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(EML)
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Service engine soon 23
You can display the outside temperature and distance driven
in different units of measurement.
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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps
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that are identified by " proper functioning whenever the igni­tion key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it will light up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.
" are tested for
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current ● The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction of the alternator V-belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be damaged due to overheating. If the V-belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.
Engine oil pressure ● Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level and refill as required. If the oil level is correct, please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, otherwise, the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.
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Tire Pressure Control (RDC) ● In addition, an acoustic signal
will go off: a tire failure has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme­diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake applications. Do not oversteer. For additional information, refer to page 85.
Brake warning lamp ●
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged, check the brake fluid level. Before driving further, be sure to read the notes on pages 122 and 138.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Indicator and warning lamps
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Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously
If the brake warning lamp comes on together with the yellow indi­cator lamps for ABS and ASC+T/ DSC: Then the entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/DSC and ADB/ADB-X/
control system has failed.
DBC
Continue driving cautiously and defensively. Avoid hard brake applications. Please have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to pages 79, 80.
CBC, ABS, ASC+T/DSC and
ADB/ADB-X/DBC indicator and
warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp Comes on when the parking
brake is applied – an additional acoustic signal sounds when starting off. For additional information, refer to page 63.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Please fasten safety belts ●
A warning signal will sound at
the same time. Lights up for a few seconds or until the safety belt is fastened. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 53.
Airbags ●
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to pages 55, 172.
Orange: consult the nearest BMW center
Automatic transmission Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts only in the emergency program. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to pages 65, 67.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ● ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency is avail­able without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 117.
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving: the oil
level is at the absolute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you add oil. For additional information, refer to page 135.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add oil at the earliest opportunity (when you stop to refuel). For additional information, refer to page 135
Brake pads ●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information, refer to page 120.
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) ● Check the tire pressure. Refer to pages 28 and 85.
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) ● Indicator lamp flashes: The system is active and governs drive force and braking force. The indicator lamp remains on: ASC+T has been switched off via the button or it is defective, or the DSC has been switched off, the ADB is opera­tional. In the event of a fault, please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer page 79.
BMW 325xi: The DSC has been either turned off or is defective. ADB-X is in ready mode. If the warning lamp does not go out after pressing the DSC button repeatedly, then the both the DSC and ADB-X are defective. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 80.
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and brake warning lamp ● The indicator lamps remain on:
The DSC switched off by means of the button or are defective. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 79.
BMW 325xi: DSC and ADB-X are defective. ADB-X cannot be switched off. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information, refer to page 83.
DSC and ADB/ADB-X/DBC indi-
cator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid level is too low.
Top up at the earliest opportu­nity. For additional information, refer to page 134.
and ADB/DBC are
Indicator and warning lamps
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Service Engine Soon ● If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit­tently, this indicates a fault in the emis­sions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains opera­tional, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 149.
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Engine electronics
There is a fault in the engine's
electronic control system. The electronics allow for continued driving with reduced engine output or rpms. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Top
off the coolant at the earliest opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 137.
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Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator Flashes when the turn signal is
operated. Rapid flashing indi­cates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 68.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise
control is activated. Available for operation via the multifunction steering wheel. For additional information, refer to page 71.
Fog lamps
Comes on whenever you switch
on the fog lamps. For additional information, refer to page 88.
Blue: for your information
High beams Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information, refer to pages 68, 88.
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Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)

The controls integrated in the multifunc­tion steering wheel (MFL) are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You can operate:
> Selected radio functions, > the cruise control, > selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via the MFL, the corresponding
system controls must be activated.<
Refer to the individual accessory manuals for more detailed descriptions.
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1 Press briefly:
Receive a call, start dialing, terminate a call Press longer:
Voice recognition 2 Radio/Cellular phone: select 3 Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings 4 Radio/Cellular phone: volume 5 Radio/Cellular phone: scan forward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
*: switch on and off
6 Horn: the entire surface 7 Cruise control: resume stored setting 8 Cruise control: store and
accelerate (+); decelerate and store (–)
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate

Sports steering wheel*

The controls integrated in the sports steering wheel are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You can operate:
> Selected radio functions, > the cruise control, > selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via
the sports steering wheel, the corresponding system controls must be activated.<
Refer to the individual accessory manuals for more detailed descriptions.
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1 Radio/Cellular phone: select 2 Press briefly:
Receive a call, start dialing, terminate a call Press longer:
Voice recognition 3 Radio/Cellular phone: volume 4 Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings 5 Radio/Cellular phone: scan forward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
*: switch on and off
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6 Horn: the entire surface 7 Cruise control: resume stored setting 8 Cruise control: store and
accelerate (+); decelerate and store (–)
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate
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Hazard warning flashers Warning triangle* First-aid kit*

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The button flashes intermittently when the hazard flashers are on.
To help you locate the switch in an emergency, the button is also illumi­nated whenever the vehicle's lamps are on.
The turn signal indicator function
takes priority over the hazard warning function. This means that with the ignition key in position 1, you can still use the turn signal indicator funtion, even if the hazard warning flashers are being used at the same time.<
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The hazard warning triangle is stored on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment behind the cover panel.
To open: press the button (arrow) and remove the cover.
Comply with legal requirements for keeping a hazard warning
triangle in the vehicle.<
The first-aid kit is located under the front passenger's seat.
To open: pull the handle and fold the cover down.
To close: fold the cover up.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited time only. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any with passed dates. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Comply with legal requirements for keeping a first-aid kit in the vehicle.<

Refueling

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Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a "click" is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the Service Engine Soon lamp.<
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Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot flow into the tank and the Service Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open and close it.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the central locking system malfunctions, refer to page 166.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau­tions and regulations pertaining to fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
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Simple and environmentally friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Place the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
> results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
If the filler nozzle is operated correctly, the fuel tank will be full when it shuts off for the first time.
Tank capacity: refer to page 187.
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Fuel specifications Tire inflation pressure

The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel: Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI AKI = Anti Knock Index
Do not use leaded fuels. The use
of leaded fuels will cause perma­nent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<
Check tire inflation pressures –
including the space-saver spare wheel, or spare wheel – regularly, at least every two weeks and before beginning any extended driving. Incor­rect tire pressure can otherwise lead to tire damage and accidents. Inflate the spare tire to the highest tire inflation pressure specified for your vehicle.<
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You will find the inflation pressures on the inside door pillar (visible with door open).
Check tire pressures
On the next page you will find all the tire pressure and ambient air temperature specifications stated in the units usually used in your country (psi; kilopascal).
For vehicles with Tire Pressure Control (RDC): After correcting the tire inflation pres­sure, reactivate the system. Refer to page 85.
Tire inflation pressure
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Observe tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires made by BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires made by other manufacturers. You will find a list of approved tires beginning on page 129.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that meet US and European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW-approved tires.
BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi (kilopascal) for cold tires (cold = ambient temperature)
All summer tires and the all season tire 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
325 325xi
For all season tires use the same inflation pressure as for summer tires. For extra load tires 205/50 R 17 93 W use the same tire inflation pressure as for winter tires.
All winter tires and the all season tire
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S
Space-saver tire in the luggage compartment
32 (220) 38 (260) 38 (260) 45 (310)
35 (240) 41 (280) 41 (280) 48 (330)
61 (420)
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Opening and closing:
Keys 32 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 33 Central locking system 34 Opening and closing –
from the outside 34 Opening and closing –
from the inside 38 Tailgate 39 Cargo area 40 Alarm system 41 Electric power windows 43 Sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Adjustments:
Seats 46 Seat and mirror memory 49 Steering wheel 50 Mirrors 51 Car Memory, Key Memory 52
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 53 Airbags 55 Transporting children safely 58

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