BMW 2006 325i Sedan User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  3
• Contents

  5
• Notes

  6
  • Using this Owner's Manual

    6
  • Symbols used

    6
  • The individual vehicle

    7
  • Editorial notice

    7
  • For your own safety

    7
  • Service and warranty

    8
  • Reporting Safety Defects

    8
• Cockpit

  12
  • Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

    12
  • Instrument cluster

    14
  • Indicator and warning lamps

    15
  • Around the center console: controls and displays

    16
• Opening and closing

  20
  • Keys/remote controls

    20
  • Personal Profile

    21
  • Central locking system

    21
  • Opening and closing: from outside

    22
  • Opening and closing: from inside

    24
  • Luggage compartment lid

    25
  • Alarm system*

    26
  • Convenient access*

    27
  • Windows

    29
  • Glass sunroof*, electric

    30
• Adjustments

  33
  • Sitting safely

    33
  • Seats

    33
  • Head restraints

    35
  • Heated seats*

    36
  • Seat and mirror memory*

    37
  • Safety belts

    38
  • Mirrors

    39
  • Steering wheel

    40
• Transporting children safely

  41
  • The right place for children

    41
  • Installing child-restraint systems

    41
  • On journeys

    43
• Driving

  44
  • Ignition lock

    44
  • Start/stop button

    44
  • Starting the engine

    45
  • Switching off the engine

    45
  • Handbrake

    46
  • Manual transmission

    46
  • Sequential manual gearbox SMG*

    47
  • Automatic transmission with Steptronic*

    49
  • Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

    50
  • Wiper system

    51
  • Washer fluid

    52
  • Cruise control*

    53
  • Active cruise control*

    55
• Everything under control

  61
  • Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

    61
  • Tachometer

    61
  • Coolant temperature

    61
  • Energy Control

    62
  • Fuel gauge

    62
  • Computer

    62
  • Settings and information

    63
  • Formats and units of measure

    64
  • Service requirements

    65
  • Clock

    66
  • Date

    67
  • Check Control

    67
• Technology for driving comfort and safety

  69
  • PDC Park Distance Control*

    69
  • Driving stability control systems

    70
  • Drive-off assistant

    73
  • Flat Tire Monitor FTM

    73
  • Active steering*

    75
  • Brake Force Display*

    75
  • Airbags

    76
• Lamps

  78
  • Parking lamps/low beams

    78
  • Adaptive Head Light*

    79
  • High beams/roadside parking lamps

    80
  • Fog lamps*

    80
  • Instrument lighting

    80
  • Interior lamps

    81
• Climate

  82
  • Air conditioner

    83
  • Automatic climate control*

    85
• Practical interior accessories

  88
  • Integrated universal remote control*

    88
  • Interior rearview mirror with digital compass*

    89
  • Roller sun blinds*

    91
  • Glove compartment

    91
  • Center armrest

    91
  • Storage compartments inside the vehicle

    92
  • Cup holders

    92
  • Ashtray, front

    93
  • Ashtray, rear

    93
  • Connecting electrical appliances

    93
  • Through-loading system*

    94
  • Storage spaces in the luggage compartment

    95
  • Lashing eyes

    96
  • Ski bag*

    96
• Things to remember when driving

  100
  • Break-in period

    100
  • General driving notes

    100
  • Cargo loading

    102
  • Roof-mounted luggage rack*

    103
• Refueling

  108
  • Gas cap

    108
  • Fuel specifications

    108
• Wheels and tires

  110
  • Tire inflation pressures

    110
  • Tire identification marks

    116
  • Tire condition

    117
  • Run-Flat Tires

    118
  • New wheels and tires

    118
  • Snow chains*

    119
• Under the hood

  120
  • Hood

    120
  • Important parts of the engine compartment

    121
  • Engine oil

    121
  • Coolant

    123
  • Brake system

    123
• Maintenance

  125
  • BMW Maintenance System

    125
  • Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD

    126
  • Exhaust emission values

    126
• Replacing components

  127
  • Onboard tool kit

    127
  • Wiper blades

    127
  • Lamps and bulbs

    127
  • Changing wheels

    131
  • Vehicle battery

    131
  • Fuses

    131
• Giving and receiving assistance

  133
  • Emergency calling*

    133
  • Roadside Assistance

    133
  • First aid pouch*

    133
  • Warning triangle*

    134
  • Jump starting

    134
  • Tow-starting, towing away

    135
• Indicator and warning lamps

  138
• Technical data

  150
  • Engine data

    150
  • Dimensions

    151
  • Weights

    152
  • Capacities

    153
• Keywords A-Z

  154
  • Index

    154