2005 BMW 325I SEDAN tires

Mobility
191Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
c e n t l e n s e s s e r v e a s t h e l i g h t s o u r c e f o r m a n y o f
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours at a time, as this could cause
irritation to the retina.<
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as
standard. This removes the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-Flat Tires, page178.
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is
available. Your BMW center will be glad to
advise you. Refer also to New wheels and tires,
page178.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page194.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
secure the battery against tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be repro-
grammed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page71.

Everything from A - Z
206
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System78
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control57
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control92
Active cruise control57
– indicator lamps60
– malfunction61
– selecting distance59
– sensor61
Active steering81
– initializing the system82
– warning lamp82
Adaptive Head Light86
"Add digits" for portable
phone155
Additives
– coolant183
"Address book" in
navigation121
Address for navigation
– deleting122
– entering115
– selecting121
– storing current position121
"Add to destination list"118
Adjusting the temperature
with automatic climate
control90
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control135Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear135
– right/left balance135
Airbags82
– sitting safely38
– warning lamp84
Air distribution
– automatic90
– individual90
Air flow rate91
Airing, refer to Ventilation92
Air pressure, tires170
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode91
"Air recirculation on / off"45
Air vents89
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications168
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off an alarm34
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"
142
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires179
"All stations", calling up on
radio138
"AM", waveband134,138
AM, waveband138
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode91
Antenna for portable
phone152
Antifreeze
– coolant183
– washer fluid55
Antilock Brake System ABS
– indicator lamp79
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system34
Anti-theft system29Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric37
– windows35
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights201
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights201
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest96
Arrival time
– computer66
– destination guidance125
"Arrow display" in
navigation126
Ashtray98
Assist, refer to BMW
Assist160
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
Assistance window20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control91
Audio134
– controls134
– switching on/off134
– tone control135
– volume135
"Audio Aux"134
Audio device, external97
"Audio" tone settings135
"Auto. headlamps"85
Automatic
– air distribution90
– air flow rate90
– cruise control55,57
– headlamp control85
– service notification161
– storing of stations139
Automatic climate control89
– automatic air distribution90
– settings via iDrive90
Automatic curb monitor44

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Lighting"85,86
Lighting
– instruments87
– lamps and bulbs187
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps85
Light switch85
"Limit"75
Limit, refer to Speed limit75
Loading
– securing cargo109
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo109
Location
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD114
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– from outside30
"LOGIC7", refer to Tone
control136
Low beams85
– automatic85
– replacing bulbs188
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support39
Luggage compartment
– capacity201
– lamp87
– lid32
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– volume201
Luggage compartment lid32
– locking or unlocking
separately33
– opening and closing33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– unlocking with remote
control30Luggage compartment net,
refer to Securing cargo109
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack109
Lumbar support39
LW, waveband138
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires179
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system185
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control73
Manual mode of automatic
transmission52
"Manual"
on the radio139
Manual operation
– door lock31
– glass sunroof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission53
Manual release
– fuel filler door168
Manual transmission51
Map
– changing scale127
– destination entry118
"Map direction of travel"127
"Map facing north"127
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Maximum cooling90
Maximum speed
– for winter tires179
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System185
– for automatic climate
control92
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System185Microphone
– for hands-free system152
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature107
Mirrors43
– automatic curb monitor44
– exterior mirrors43
– heating44
– interior rearview mirror44
"Missed calls"155
Missed calls155
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor80
"Monitor on / off"45
Most recent portable phone
numbers155
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher53
– refer to Wiper system
54
Music track
– finding146
"Mute on / off"45
N
"Navigation"115
Navigation address
– home address122
Navigation destination
– manual entry115
– selecting via map118
Navigation drive, location114
Navigation DVD114

Everything from A - Z
214 Navigation system114
– address book121
– destination entry115
– destination guidance in
assistance window114
– destination list120
– displaying current
position129
– entering a destination
manually115
– last destinations120
– opening115
– route display126
– route list127
– searching for a special
destination119
– selecting destination using
information119
– selecting destination via
map118
– selecting route criteria123
– starting destination
guidance125
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance125
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance125
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment128
"Navigation voice
instructions" via buttons on
the steering wheel45
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints40
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments97
"New address" in
navigation121
"New destination"115,118
"New route"129
New tires178
"Next entertainment
source"45
North-facing map126
Nose weight201
Nozzles89
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles54Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data200
O
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications168
Odometer64
Oil
– capacity201
Oil, refer to Engine oil181
Oil consumption181
Oil level181
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal191
"On a new destination" in
navigation119
"Onboard info"66
Onboard tool kit187
"On destination"119
"On location"119
Opening and closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using the door lock31
– via the remote control30
Opening and unlocking
– from the inside32
Operation by voice for
portable phone156
– adjusting volume158
– canceling157
– correcting phone
number158
– dialing phone number158
– placing a call158
– redialing159
– voice commands157
– voice phone book158
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation92
Output, refer to Engine
data200
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control91Outside-temperature
display64
– changing units of
measure68
– in computer68
Overriding selector lever
lock53
P
Panic mode30
Parking
– vehicle50
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control77
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake51
Parking lamps/low beams85
– replacing bulbs189
Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function44
"Pathway lighting"86
Pathway lighting86
"PDC"78
"PDC display on"78
PDC Park Distance Control77
Personal Profile29
Phone book153
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book155
– dialing153
– most recent numbers155
– selecting in phone book155
– Top 8155
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
"Play"
on the radio143
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control92

Reference 215
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

Everything from A - Z
216 Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic52
– manual transmission51
Road map126
"Roadside Assistance"162
Roadside
Assistance162,193
Roadside parking lamps86
– replacing bulbs189
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements69
Roller blind
– sun blinds95
Roof load capacity201
Roof-mounted luggage
rack109
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away196
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route123
– changing123
– display126
– displaying arrow view126
– displaying map view126
– displaying town127
– list127
– selecting123
– selecting criteria123
"Route list" in navigation127
Route map126
"Route preference",
changing123
Route selection123
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires178
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires178
Run-Flat Tires178
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire81
– flat tire81
– new tires178
– replacing tires178
– tire pressures170
– winter tires179Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires178
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment43
Safety belts43
– damage43
– indicator lamp43
– reminder43
– sitting safely38
Safety systems
– airbags82
– Antilock Brake System
ABS78
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
– safety belts43
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires178
Sampling tracks
– scan146
Satellite radio141
– enabling141
– selecting channel142
– storing channel142
"SAT" for radio134,142
Scan
– CD changer146
– CD player146
– radio139
"Scan", sampling radio
stations139
"Scan", sampling
tracks on CD146
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Seat adjustment
– electric39
– mechanical39
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder43
Seats39
– adjusting the seats39
– heating41
– sitting safely38
Securing cargo101"Select as destination"120
"Select current speed"75
Selecting distance for active
cruise control59
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation127
Selecting the frequency
manually139
Selection options with
navigation system123
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic52
"Service"75
,161,182
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance193
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance193
Service data in the remote
control185
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS185
"Service notification"161
"Service Request"162,164
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS185
"Service
requirements"70,161,182
Service requirements69
"Service Status"161
"Set date"73
"Set" for audio mode134
"Set time"72
Settings
– clock,12h/24h mode72
– date format73
"Set tire pressure"81
Shifting with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic52
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions52
Short commands of voice
command system202
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route123

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Short route" in
navigation123
"Show current position"119
"Show destination
position"119
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer147
– CD player147
Side airbags82
Side-mounted turn signals
– replacing bulbs189
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds95
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely38
– airbags38
– safety belt38
– with head restraint38
Ski bag101
Ski sack, refer to Ski bag101
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass sunroof, electric36
Slot for remote control49
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray99
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances99
Sound output for
entertainment on/off134
Spare fuses192
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses192
Spark plugs, refer to Service
requirements69
Speed
– for winter tires179
Speed-dependent
volume135
Speed limit75
– setting75
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit75
Speedometer12
"Speed volume"136
Sports seat40Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78
Start/stop button49
– starting the engine49
– switching off the engine50
"Start guidance"118,125
Starting
– difficulties, temperature50
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine49
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting194
Starting the engine
– start/stop button49
Start menu17
"State / Province" in
destination entry116
Station, refer to Radio138
"Status"70
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel44
– adjustment44
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– freely programmable
buttons45
– lock49
"Steering wheel buttons"45
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering81
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic51
"Stopwatch"76
Stopwatch75
Storage compartment
– permissible load97
Storage compartments97
Storage package97
"Store in address book" in
navigation121
"Store" on the radio140,143
Storing current position121
Storing radio stations140
Storing tires179
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments97"Street" in destination
entry117
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires170
Sun blinds95
SW, waveband138
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching Control Display on/
off21
Switching navigation voice
instructions on/off127
Switching off
– engine50
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button49
Switching on
– audio134
– CD changer134
– CD player134
– radio134
Switching on the hour
signal72
Switching the cooling function
on and off
92
Symbols4
– Control Display20
T
Tachometer64
Tail lamps189
– replacing bulbs190
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities201
Technical data200
Telematik, refer to
TeleService, BMW
Assist160
Telephone, refer to Portable
phone152
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
"Telephone list"45
TeleService160
– enabling160
– services offered161