2001 BMW 325I headlamp

88n

High beams/Parking lamps

Fog lamp Interior lamps

1 High beams
(blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher
(blue indicator lamp)
3 Parking lamp

Parking lamps, left or right

As an additional feature, you can illumi-
nate your vehicle on either side for
parking, if you wish to do so:
With the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate
turn-signal position.460de085

Fog lamps

A green indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument cluster to
indicate that the front fog lamps
are on.
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The illustration provides an example of
the interior lamps when equipped with
reading lamps.
The interior lamps operate
automatically.

To switch the interior lamps on
and off manually

Press the button briefly.
If you want the interior lamps to remain
off all the time, press and hold the
button for approx. 3 seconds.
To revert to normal operation, press the
button briefly.

Footwell lamps

*
The footwell lamps operate in the same
way as the interior lamps.460de039

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Engine compartment Ð BMW 325i, 325xi1 Brake fluid reservoir138
2 Engine oil dipstick135
3 Coolant expansion tank137
4 Engine oil filler neck135
5 Reservoir for the headlamp
* and
windshield washer system134
6 Auxiliary terminal for jump
starting167

134n
Washer fluids Washer nozzlesHeadlamp
* and windshield
washer system
Capacity: approx. 5.6 US quarts
(5.3 liters).
Fill with water and Ð if required Ð with a
washer antifreeze (according to manu-
facturer's recommendations).
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.< 460de108
Windshield washer system
(rear window)Capacity: approx. 2.4 US quarts
(2.3 liters).
Fill with water and Ð if required Ð with a
washer antifreeze (according to manu-
facturer's recommendations).
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.<
Antifreeze for the washer systems
is flammable. For this reason, keep
it away from sources of flame and store
it only in its original containers. Store it
so that it is inaccessible to children.
Comply with the instructions on the
containers.<463de063
Windshield washer The spray from the nozzles should be
directed at the front windshield and the
rear window in such a way they will be
properly cleaned even at high speeds.
Use a needle to adjust the nozzles as
required, or have them adjusted by your
BMW center.Headlamp washer system
*
Have this system adjusted by your
BMW center as required.

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Washing your vehicle You can wash your BMW at an auto-
matic car wash, even when it is new.
Brushless systems are preferable.
Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and
remove dead insects before washing
the vehicle.
In order to avoid spots, do not wash
the vehicle when the hood is warm, or
during or immediately after exposure to
strong sunlight.
When using an automatic car wash, be
sure that:
>The car wash system is suited for the
dimensions of your vehicle.
>No damage will occur to vehicles
with attached body accessories (such
as spoilers or antennas). Consult the
car wash operator if necessary.
>The wheels and tires of your vehicle
cannot be damaged by the convey-
ance devices of the car wash system.
>The vehicle is cleaned with minimum
brush pressure, and that ample water
is available for washing and rinsing.
Vehicles with rain sensor:
Clean the windshield regularly. Wax
from automatic car washes or insects
can cause malfunctions in the function
of the rain sensor.Turn the rain sensor off (refer to
page 69) when passing through an
automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by unin-
tended wiper activation.<
Parts of the vehicle which are
inaccessible to the automatic washer Ð
such as door sills, door and hood
edges, etc. Ð should be cleaned by
hand.
In the winter months, it is especially
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Large quan-
tities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove, and they also damage the
vehicle.
If spray wands or high-pressure
washers are used, be sure to
maintain an adequate distance between
the spray source and the vehicle's
surface. Inadequate distance and
excessive pressure can damage or
weaken the finish, making it more
susceptible to subsequent attack. In
addition, moisture could penetrate to
vehicle components, leading to long-
term damage.<
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
do not clean by wiping with a dry cloth
(scratches). Never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water. Always use a deicer spray to
remove accumulated ice and snow Ð
never use a scraper.<
After washing the vehicle, apply
the brakes briefly to dry them.
Braking efficiency might otherwise be
reduced by the moisture and the brake
rotors could be corrode.<
Caring for your vehicle

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Lamps and bulbs The lamps and bulbs are essential
factors contributing to the safety of your
vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the
following instructions during bulb
replacement. If you are not familiar with
any of the procedures, consult your
BMW center.
Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Whenever working on the
electrical system, switch off the
electrical accessory you are working on
or disconnect the cable from the nega-
tive terminal of the battery. Failure to do
this could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage,
comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer.<
The illustration shows the left-hand side
of the engine compartment.1 Low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts2 High beamsH7 bulb, 55 watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.<
1 Press the two locks at the front and
turn left to release the bulb holder.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de130
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
do not clean by wiping with a dry cloth
(scratches). Never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water. Always use a deicer spray to
remove accumulated ice and snow Ð
never use a scraper.<

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Xenon lamps
*
The xenon lamp provides forward illu-
mination with significantly more bright-
ness and uniformity than the traditional
halogen lamp.
In a xenon lamp, an electric arc replaces
the filament in order to generate intense
illumination. A gas mixture in a quartz
glass tube with metal vapor is ignited by
a high electric voltage. The arc that is
generated is then sustained by a lower
voltage. When the lamp is turned on,
there is a brief warm-up period.
Maximum brightness is attained in
approx. 15 seconds.390de134
Xenon lamps provide significantly
improved visibility, especially during
adverse weather and poor driving
conditions e. g. driving at night in heavy
rain or through road repair areas where
there are no lane markers.
Vehicles with xenon lamps are equipped
with an automatic headlamp range
control. Thus the highway is always
optimally lighted and drivers in
oncoming traffic are not blinded.
Xenon lamps make a significant contri-
bution to highway safety since other
highway users, bicyclists and motorcy-
clists in the right lane, and pedestrians
are more easily detected.

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 16.6 (approx. 63)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8)Fuel specification: page 28
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system (front)
Rear window washer system (rear)quarts (liters)
quarts (liters)approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3)
approx. 2.4 (approx. 2.3)For details: page 134
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts (liters) approx. 8.9 (approx. 8.4) For details: page 137
Engine oil filter change quarts (liters) 325i approx. 6.9
(approx. 6.5)
325xi: approx. 7.9
(approx. 7.5)BMW High Performance
synthetic oil
Specifications: page 136
Manual and automatic transmission and
differentialÐ Lifetime fluid, no fluid change
required

Everything from A to ZFolding rear backrest108
Footbrake118
Footwell lamps88
bulb replacement158
Four-wheel drive175
Front fog lamps, bulb
replacement155
Front seat adjustment46
Frost protection,
radiator137
Fuel28
consumption77
consumption display74
gauge74
preparation184
quality28
Fuel filler door
releasing following an
electrical malfunction166
Fuel reserve indicator
lamp74
Fuel tank capacity187
Fuel tank gauge74
Functional status179
Fuses164 G
Gasoline28
Gasoline gauge74
Gasoline quality28
Glove compartment101 Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement158
Gross vehicle weight186
H
Handbrake63
Hands-free system103
Hazard warning flashers26
Hazard warning triangle26
Head restraint47
Headlamp covers,
care141,153
Headlamp flasher88
Headlamp washer
system70,134,187
Heated seats100
Heating, rapid94
Heavy loads110
Height185
HiFi system101
High beams23,68,88
bulb replacement153
High Performance Synthetic
Oils136
High-mount brake lamp157
Hood release130
Horn17
Hubcap160
Hydraulic Brake assistant,
refer to DBC118
I
Ice warning76
Icy roads76,121
Identification, tires127
Ignition key32,35
Ignition lock61
Imprint4
Indicator lamps20
Inflation pressure28,124
monitoring85,178
INSPECTION74
Installation child restraint
systems60
Instrument cluster18
Instrument lighting87
Interaxle tire rotation126
Interface socket for Onboard
Diagnostics149
Interference, cellular
phone123
Interior lamps36,88
bulb replacement158
remote control36
Interior motion sensor41
Interior rearview mirror51
automatic dimming
feature52,176
Interlock61
Intermittent wipe68
J
Jack159
Jump-starting167 K
Key32,35
Key Memory52 L
Lamps and bulbs153
Lashing eyes110
LATCH attachment of the
child seat58
Leather care145
Length185
License plate lamp
bulb replacement157
Light switch87
Light-alloy wheels129
Lighter104
Load-securing devices110
Louvers90,96
Low beam headlamps87
bulb replacement153
Lug bolts160
Lug wrench159