2002 BMW 325xi SEDAN Owner's Manual

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Starting the engine Switching off the engine 
Do not actuate the starter for too 
short a time, but do not actuate it 
for more than approx. 20 seconds.

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Parking brake  Manual transmission The parking brake is primarily designed 
to prevent the vehicle from rolling while 
parked. It operates on the rear wheels.To engageThe detent engages automatica

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Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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You can drive as with a normal auto-
matic transmission. In addition, you can 
also shift manually.
When you mo

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Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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N  NeutralSelect only when stopping for an 
extended period.D  Drive (automatic shift program)This position is designed for driving 
under all normal opera

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Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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Indicator/Headlamp flasher 
Available displays 
P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
Electronic transmission control 
modu

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Washer/Wiper system 0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor
2 Normal wipe
3 Fast wipe
4 Brief wipe
5 Rotary dial for control of the wipe 
interval or the sensitivity of the rain 
sen

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Washer/Wiper system0 Wipers retracted
1 Clean the windshieldCleaning windshield
Do not use the washers if there is 
any danger that the fluid will 
free

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Cruise control
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You can store and automatically main-
tain any desired vehicle speed above 
approx. 20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control is available whenever 
the engine is running and the syste