2005 BMW 325I SEDAN belt

Practical interior accessories
100
In the luggage compartment*
To gain access to the power socket:
Open the cap.
Through-loading system*
Opening
1.Open the belt lock of the rear center safety
belt. To do so, press the button, see arrow,
and release the latch plate.
2.Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.
3.Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go, refer to page41.4.To release the rear seat back, pull the corre-
sponding lever in the luggage compart-
ment.
5.The unlocked rear seat back moves forward
slightly. Fold the seat back forward by the
head restraint.
Closing
1.Return the rear seat back to its upright posi-
tion and engage it.
When returning the backrest into its
seating position, make sure that the
seat's locking mechanism engages prop-
erly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown
around in the event of sharp braking or
swerving and endanger the occupants.<
2.Release the latch plate from the fixture on
the rear window shelf and insert it into the
belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure
you hear the latch plate engage in the belt
buckle.

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The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment
provide you with a way to attach luggage com-
partment nets
* or draw straps for securing suit-
cases and luggage, refer to page109.
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, clean transport of up to
4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
of up to 6ft 10in/2.10m. When skis of 6ft 10in/
2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of
the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest.
2.Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the cover.
3.Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the
skis or snowboards.
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.4.Insert the latch plate of the ski bag's retain-
ing strap in the center belt buckle.
Make sure to load only clean skis into the ski
bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in the manner
described, as otherwise it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving.<
To store the ski bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for
faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.

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Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-
gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
>Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backs.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
>Smaller and relatively light items can be
retained with tensioning straps or draw
straps
*.
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. Four lashing eyes are
provided for attaching the cargo straps.
Two lashing eyes are located on the rear
panel of the luggage compartment 1, two
others are on the side panels of the luggage
compartment 2.
Comply with the information supplied with
the cargo straps.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerves are necessary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page201, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants.<
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.

Wheels and tires
176
Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed code letter
Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph or 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph or 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph or 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transport.
DOT code:
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT … 0705 means that the
tire was manufactured in week 7 of 2005.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.< e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter, in
front of the R on ZR tires
225/45 R1791 V
e.g.
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 0705

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"Automatic programs" with
automatic climate control91
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC91
Automatic station search139
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic51
– interlock51,52
– overriding selector lever
lock53
– shiftlock52
– sport program52
– towing away195
– tow-starting195
AUTO program for automatic
climate control90
"Autostore"
on the radio140
AUX-IN149
– port97
Average fuel consumption66
– setting the units68
Average speed65
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation124
Avoid freeways for
navigation123
"Avoid highways" in
navigation123
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation124
Axle loads, refer to
Weights201
"A - Z"154
B
Backrests, refer to Seats39
Backrest width adjustment40
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints41
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs190
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps189
Balance, tone control135Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away196
Bass, tone control135
Battery191
– charging191
– disposal191
– jump starting194
– temporary power failure191
Being towed195
Belts, refer to Safety belts43
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts43
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders98
Black ice, refer to Ice
warning64
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate91
BMW Assist160
– enabling160
– services offered161
"BMW Contact"164
"BMW Contact
Numbers"164
BMW Maintenance
System185
"BMW Service"162
"BMW Service settings"161
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders98
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control78
Brake fluid184
– level too low184
– warning lamp184
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements69
Brake Force Display82
Brake hydraulics, refer to
Brakes184
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display82
– replacing bulbs190
Brake pads, breaking in106
Brake rotors108
– brakes106
– breaking in106Brakes
– ABS78
– BMW Maintenance
System185
– brake fluid184
– brake pads184
– breaking in106
– handbrake51
– service requirements69
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely107
Brake system106
– BMW Maintenance
System185
– brake fluid184
– brake pads184
– breaking in106
– disc brakes108
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance193
Breaking in the clutch106
Breaking in the
differential106
Break-in period106
"Brightness"76
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs187
Button for starting engine49
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
"Call"154
Call
– accepting153
– displaying accepted155
– ending154
– in absence155
– starting153
Calling
– from phone book154
– from Top 8 list155
– redialing155
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders98
Capacities201

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Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away195
– for tying down loads109
F
Fader, tone control135
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control73
Failure of an electrical
consumer192
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts43
Fastest route for
navigation123
Fast forward
– CD changer147
– CD player147
"Fast route" in navigation123
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control92
First-aid kit193
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock49
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight96
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires178
Flat Tire Monitor
– snow chains179
Flat Tire Monitor FTM80
– indicating a flat tire81
– initializing the system80
– malfunction81
– system limits80
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition177
"FM", waveband134,138
FM, waveband138
Fog lamps87
– indicator lamp13,87Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely107
Footwell lamps87
Front airbags82
Front seat adjustment39
"FTM"81
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor80
Fuel168
– display65
– high-quality brands168
– quality168
– specifications168
– tank capacity201
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel filler door168
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction168
Fuses192
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control93
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel168
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level181
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission51
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic52
– manual transmission51
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission52
– with manual transmission51
General driving notes106Glass sunroof, electric36
– anti-trapping mechanism37
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– convenient operation30,31
– opening, closing36
– raising36
– remote control30
Glove compartment96
– rechargeable flashlight96
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system114
Grills89
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights201
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs188
Handbrake51
– indicator lamp51
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight96
Hands-free system14,152
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags82
Headlamp control,
automatic85
Headlamp cover188
Headlamp flasher53
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs188
Head restraints40
– sitting safely38
Heated
– mirrors44
– rear window92
– seats41
Heating
– mirrors44
– seats41
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat91

Everything from A - Z
212 Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo109
Height, refer to
Dimensions200
Height adjustment
– seats39
– steering wheel44
High beams86
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs188
High water, refer to Driving
through water107
Hills107
Holders for cups98
"Home address" in
navigation123
Hood180
Horn10
Hot exhaust system106
"Hour memo"72
"House number" in
destination entry117
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control78
Hydroplaning107
I
Ice warning64
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness76
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control90
– changing language76
– confirming a selection or
entry19
– date and time, setting72
– displays, menus17
– lists19
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– selecting a menu item19
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
Ignition49
– switched off49
– switched on49Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness49
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on49
Ignition lock49
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Individual air distribution90
Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel45
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Information
– on another location119
– on country119
– on current position119
– on destination location119
"Information" in
navigation119
"Information on
destination"120
"Input map"118
Installation location
– CD changer147
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions127
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting87
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control93
Interesting destination for
navigation119
"Interim time"76
Interior lamps87
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor35
Interior rearview mirror44
– automatic dimming
feature107
Interior rearview mirror with
digital compass94
Interlock52Intermittent mode of the
wipers54
J
Jacking points191
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting194
Jump starting194
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"156
Kick-down52
Knock control168
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams85
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs187
"Languages" in
navigation128
"Languages"on the control
display76
Lap-and-shoulder safety
belt43
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo109
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list120
"Last seat pos."42
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system48
LEDs light-emitting
diodes191
Length, refer to
Dimensions200
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs190
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs191
Lighter99

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Portable phone
– accepted calls155
– adjusting volume153
– calling153
– ending call154
– hands-free system152
– missed calls155
– operation via iDrive153
– phone book154
– redialing155
– Top 8155
– touch tone dialing156
Portable phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest96
Portable phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Portable phone in the
vehicle106
Portable phones, use inside
the car, refer to Portable
phone in the vehicle106
Position
– displaying129
– storing121
Power windows35
– safety switch36
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
"Presets", calling up on
radio138
"Presets" on the radio142
Pressure, tires170
Pressure monitoring, tires80
– Flat Tire Monitor80
Protection function, refer to
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric37
– windows35
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor80R
Radio
– autostore139
– controls134
– sampling stations139
– satellite radio141
– selecting the frequency
manually139
– selecting the
waveband134,138
– station search139
– station selection138
– station with the best
reception139
– storing stations140
– switching on/off134
– tone control135
– volume135
– Weather Band141
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/Remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness49
Radio readiness49
– switched off49
– switched on49
Rain sensor54
"Random", random play147
Reading lamps88
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps189
– replacing bulbs190
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints41
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs190
Rear ventilation92
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors43
Rear window defroster92
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds95
Rear window safety switch36
"Received calls"155
Receiving level of portable
phone, refer to Status
information20Reception
– radio stations141
Rechargeable flashlight96
Recirculated-air mode91
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode91
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest39
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch75
"Redial" for portable
phone155
Refueling168
Releasing
– hood180
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range65
Remote control28
– garage door opener93
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunctions31
– service data185
"Repeat" for audio mode146
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs187
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires178
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call193
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Reservoir for washer
systems55
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings137
"Reset" for stopwatch76
"Reset" for tone settings137
Residual heat mode91
Restraint system
– for children46
Restraint systems
– refer to Safety belts43
Reverse, fast
– CD changer147
– CD player147