2001 BMW 325i TOURING oil

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Caring for your vehicleWe recommend that you perform this
procedure twice a year on leather
exposed to normal use.
Spills should be wiped up immediately.
Remove grease and oil stains by
dabbing with with spot remover. Avoid
rubbing.
If the upholstery is to be exposed to
intense sunlight or if the vehicle is to be
stored for an extended period, cover
all leather surfaces (or, better yet, the
windows) to prevent fading.
Use the cleaning and car-care
products available at your BMW
center.<
Cleaning agents can contain
substances that are dangerous or
pose health risks. Therefore, always
comply with the warnings and danger
labels on the package.
Open the doors or windows on your
vehicle when cleaning the interior.
Never clean your vehicle with solvents
or other materials not specifically
intended for this purpose.<

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
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 ZA
ABS (Antilock Brake
System)22,116
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal
filter100,165
Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC)65,173
Adding engine oil135
Adding washer
fluid134,187
Adjust
backrest47
steering wheel50
temperature92
thigh support area48
Air conditioner90
Air distribution92,98
Air nozzles90
Air outlets96
ventilation90,96
Air pressure124
Air supply92,99
Airbags21,58,147,172
Alarm system41
Antenna123
Antenna Diversity174
Antifreeze137
radiator121
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)22,116
Anti-theft alarm system41
Aquaplaning115,124 Armrest102
ASC+T (Automatic Stability
Control plus
Traction)22,173
Ashtray104
ATC (Adaptive Transmission
Control)65,173
Attaching vacuum
cleaner104
AUC (Automatic climate
control)96
Automatic car washes141
Automatic climate
control96
remove condensation from
the windows98
Automatic cruise control71
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror52
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction
(ASC+T)22,173
Automatic transmission21
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
Automatic washer
rear window69
windshield69
Average consumption77
Average speed77
Axle loads186
B
Backrest, adjusting47
Backup lamps64
bulb replacement156
Battery162,188
capacity188
charging164
discharged167
removal and
installation163
Battery charge current20
Battery safety terminal163
Belts53
Beverage holder102
Blower92,99
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oils136
BMW sports seat48
Bore184
Brake
fluid138
hydraulic system20
pads22
Brake lamps
bulb replacement156
Brake system118
faults120
Break-in procedure114
Bulb replacement153
Bulbs and lamps153
C
California Proposition
65 Warning148
Capacities187
Car Memory52
Car radio123
reception174
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Car telephone103
Car vacuum cleaner,
connecting104
Car wash141
Care
upholstery145
vehicle exterior142
vehicle finish143
vehicle interior144
wool velour145
Cargo loading110
Catalytic converter115
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)21,117
Cellular phone123
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Center armrest102
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp157
Central locking system34
button38
Changing a tire159

Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Changing a wheel159
Charge indicator lamp20
Check air pressure28
Check Control75
Check engine oil level135
Child restraint
systems54,60
Child-safety locks58
Child's seat54
Cigarette lighter104
Cleaning windshield68
Clock75
refer also to the Radio or
Computer Owner's Manual
Cockpit16
Coin holder102
Combination switch68
Compression184
Computer76
Configure settings52
Consumption77
display74
Contents10
Control elements20
Coolant121,137,187
antifreeze121
Coolant temperature
gauge74
Cooling system187
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)21,117 Cruise control71
Cruising range77
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder102
Curb weight186
Current check indicator20
D
Dashboard16
Data
dimensions185
engine184
technical184
weights186
Daytime-driving lamp
switch87
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)118
Defrost position94,98
Defrostable rear window99
Defrosting
rear window92
windows94,98
Digital clock75
Dimensions185
Dipstick, engine oil135
Disc brakes118
Displacement184
Display lighting87
Displays18
Distance warning78 Diversity Antenna
system174
Door key32,35
Door locks, care121
Doors
child-safety locks58
emergency operation34
unlocking and locking34
DOT Quality Grades125
Draft-free ventilation93
Drive belts188
Driving hints115
Driving in winter121
Driving lamps87
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)81,173
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)118
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)22,81,173
E
Electric power seat48
Electric power windows43
Electrical accessories,
failure164
Electrical system188
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer33
Elements of operation16 Emergency operation,
doors34
Energy Control73
Engine
coolant137,187
data184
starting61
Engine oil
capacity187
consumption135
pressure20
quality136
specifications136
viscosity136
Engine speed184
Exterior mirrors51
F
Failure messages75
Fault displays75
Fault, ABS117
Filler cap cover27
Filling capacities187
Filling the washer
reservoir187
First-aid kit26
Fittings, tow starting and
towing168
Flashlight101
Flat tire124,159
Fog lamps88

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

Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Luggage
compartment38,107
capacity186
emergency release166
lamps39
lamps, bulb
replacement158
remote control system37
trunk floor40
Luggage compartment lid
emergency release166
Luggage rack111
Lumbar support48 M
Maintenance74
Malfunction displays75
Manual transmission64
Memory49
MFL (Multifunction steering
wheel)24
Microfilter93,165
Mirror memory49
Mirrors51
Mobile phone123
Modifications,
technical6,148
Motion sensor, interior41
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)24
M+S tires128
N
Neckrest47
Nozzles96 O
OBD interface socket149
Obstruction protection43
Odometer73
Oil
additives135
capacity187
consumption135
dipstick135
quality136
specifications136
viscosity136
Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet or to
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet
Oil filter change187
Oil level, indicator lamp20
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp20
OILSERVICE74
Onboard computer, please
refer to Computer76
Onboard tool kit152
Opening and closing
from the inside38
from the outside34 Opening the rear
window40
Outside temperature
display76
Owner service
procedure141
P
Paint blemishes142
Paintwork
minor repairs143
waxing143
Paint, care142
Park Distance Control
(PDC)78
Parking brake63
Parking help78
Parking lamps88
Parking, winter122
Partition net107
PDC (Park Distance
Control)78
Performance184
Phone, mobile123
Pocket lamp101
Pollen93,100
Power outlet105
Power steering123
Power windows43
safety switch44
Pressure monitoring,
tires85,178
Pressure, tires28,124
Q
Quality Grades125 R
Radiator187
Radio
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Radio Data System
(RDS)174
Radio reception123,174
Rain sensor69,177
RDC (Tire Pressure
Control)85,178
RDS (Radio Data
System)174
Reading lamps88
Rear backrest, folded
down108
Rear hatch lamp
bulb replacement157
Rear lamps156
Rear seat backrest,
folding107
Rear window
defroster70,92,99
Rearview mirror51
Recirculated air control92
automatic99
Recirculated-air mode92
Reclining seat46
Refueling27

Everything from A to ZRemote control35
Removal from service of the
vehicle147
Removing condensation
from the windows94
Reporting safety defects7
Restraint system54
Retaining straps40
Reverse17,64
Roll-up cover107
Roof load capacity186
Roof luggage rack111
Rubber parts121 S
Safety belt height
adjustment53
Safety belt tensioners175
Safety belts53
height adjustment53
Safety defects, reporting7
Safety feature43
Safety lock buttons38
Seat
electric power48
mechanical46
Seat adjustment46
Seat heating100
Seat memory49
Securing cargo110
Securing loads110 Selector lever, automatic
transmission65
Self-defrosting mirrors51
Self-diagnostics179
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
(US models)140
Service Interval Display74
Setting the temperature98
Shiftlock65
Side airbags58
Side impact Head Protection
System58
Side lamps87
bulb replacement154
Ski bag106
Skid control122
Sliding/tilt sunroof44
close in the event of an
electrical short166
convenience operation34
Slippery roads122
Snow chains121
Socket104
for electrical
appliances104
for flashlights104
for vacuum cleaner104
refer also to power
outlet105
Space-saver spare tire159 Spare key32,35
with radio remote
control32,35
Spare tire159
Spark plugs188
Speaker103
Speed control71
Speedometer18
Sports seat48
Sports steering wheel25
Starting assistance167
Starting
problems115,167
Starting the engine61
Steel wheels129
Steering123
Steering wheel lock61
Steering wheel,
adjusting50
Steptronic65
Stereo system Ð harman
kardon101
Stopping the vehicle62
Storage compartments102
Storing the vehicle147
Stroke184
Summer tires127
Sun visors51
Sunroof44
Switching off the engine62
Symbols4,163 Synthetic oils136
T
Tachometer73
Tail lamps156
bulb replacement156
Tailgate
emergency release166
Tailgate lamp, bulb
replacement157
Tank capacity187
Technical data184
Technical
modifications6,148
Telephone
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Telephone hookup103
Temperature adjustment98
Temperature display,
outside temperature76
Temperature gauge, engine
coolant74
Temperature
layering93,100
Thigh support area,
adjusting48
Third brake lamp157
Tilt alarm42
Tilt sensor alarm system36
remote control36
Tire changing159

Owner service proceduresA
Activated-charcoal filter,
changing165
Adding brake fluid138
Adding engine coolant138
Adding engine oil135
Adjust washer nozzles134
Air pressure, checking28
Antifreeze138 B
Backup lamps
bulb replacement156
Battery
care163
charging164
removal and
installation163
Brake fluid, adding138
Brake lamps
bulb replacement156
Brakes, brake faults120 C
Changing a tire159
Changing a wheel159
Changing the
microfilter165
Charging the battery164 Check air pressure28
Check Control75
Checking air pressure28
Checking engine oil
level135
D
Defrost setting94
Defrosting the windows94
Difficult steering123
Disposal
batteries164
engine oil136
Doors, emergency
actuation34 E
Electrical accessories,
failure164
Electrical defect
fuel filler door166
sliding/tilt sunroof166
Emergency operation
doors34
fuel filler door166
luggage
compartment166
sliding/tilt sunroof166 Engine oil
add135
quality136
specifications136
viscosity136
Engine oil level,
checking135
F
Failure messages75
Filling washer reservoir134
First-aid kit26
Fittings, tow starting and
towing168
Flat tire159
Footwell lamps, bulb
replacement158
Front fog lamps
bulb replacement155
Fuses, replacing164 G
Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement158
H
Hatch lamps
bulb replacement156
Hatch, emergency lock
operation166
Hazard warning flashers26
Hazard warning triangle26
Headlamp cover, care153
High beams, bulb
replacement153 I
Indicator lamps20
Inflated pressure28
Interior lamps, bulb
replacement158
Interior motion sensor,
switching off42 J
Jack159 L
License plate lamp
bulb replacement157
Low beams, bulb
replacement153
Lug wrench159