2005 BMW 325XI washer fluid

Driving
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Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to operation in the inter-
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Slide switch5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button 3 again. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do
so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull lever 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage
the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
automatically while the engine is running or the
ignition switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and
open flames, and store it in the tightly closed
original container, well out of the reach of chil-
dren. Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.

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Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of
approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores
and maintains the speed that you specify using
the lever on the steering column. In order to
maintain the specified speed, the system
brakes the vehicle when the engine braking
effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions are unfavorable for driving at a
constant speed. Otherwise you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result. Unfavorable driving conditions include,
for example, winding roads, heavy traffic or a
poor road surface, e.g. snow, rain, ice or loose
material.<
Manual transmission/SMG
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you
should shift gears when you drive for an
extended period at very high or very low engine
speeds, or the system is deactivated.
In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an
automatic transmission in position D.
One lever for all functions
1Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3Deactivating cruise control
4Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Maintaining current speed
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.
The car's current speed is stored and main-
tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster.
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to
maintain the set speed if current engine power
output is insufficient. If the engine braking
effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys-
tem will brake the vehicle slightly.
Increasing desired speed
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance
point or beyond, arrow1, until the desired
speed is reached.
>Each time the lever is pressed to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased
by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
>Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is
increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Accelerating using the lever
Accelerating slightly:
Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1,
until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:

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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page121
2Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page503Jump-starting connection, refer to
page132
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
5Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of
the microfilter
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, e.g. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
You can have the oil level reading displayed in
the instrument cluster.1.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro-
priate symbol is shown in the display,
accompanied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.

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Engine compartment lid open
Luggage compartment lid open
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
refer to page50.
Lights up in red:
Service is due Schedule a service appointment
Check service requirements, refer to
page63.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with convenient access, not
detectedThe engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.
Battery in remote control discharged Use the remote control for a longer jour-
ney or, in cars with convenient access,
replace the battery.
Lights up in red:
Driver's and/or front passenger's air-
bags malfunctioningHave the system checked immediately.
Lights up in yellow:
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
for rear-seat passengers malfunction-
ingHave the system checked as soon as
possible.
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failedHave the system checked immediately.
Active steering defective You can continue your journey.
Steering characteristics are modified
and steering wheel could be off-center.
Steer carefully.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Lights up:
Emergency call system has failed or is
malfunctioningHave the system checked as soon as
possible.
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Everything from A to Z
152
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System68
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control53
Acceleration assistant with
the sequential manual
gearbox SMG47
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control85
Active cruise control53
– indicator lamps56
– malfunction57
– selecting distance55
– sensor56
Active steering73
– warning lamp73
Adapter for spare key18
Adaptive Head Light77
Additives
– coolant121
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner81
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control83
Airbags74
– sitting safely31
– warning lamp75
Air conditioner80
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
– ventilation82,85
Air distribution
– automatic84
– individual81
– manual81
Air flow rate81,84Airing, refer to
Ventilation82,85
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents80
Air pressure, tires108
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,84
Air supply
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
– ventilation82,85
Air vents80
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications
106
Alarm system24
– avoiding unintentional
alarms25
– interior motion sensor25
– switching off an alarm25
– tilt alarm sensor25
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires117
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,84
Antifreeze
– coolant121
– washer fluid50
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system19
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric29
– windows28
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights150
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights150
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest89Ashtray
– front91
– rear91
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC68
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control84
Audio device, external90
Automatic
– air distribution84
– air flow rate84
– cruise control51,53
– headlamp control76
Automatic climate control80
– automatic air distribution84
Automatic curb monitor37
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC84
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– interlock47
– overriding selector lever
lock48
– shiftlock47
– sport program48
AUTO program for automatic
climate control84
AUX-IN
– port90
Average fuel consumption60
– setting the units62
Average speed60
Avoiding unintentional
alarms25
Axle loads, refer to
Weights150
B
Backrests, refer to Seats31
Backrest width adjustment33

Everything from A to Z
154 Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside22
– from outside19
Central locking system19
– convenient access25
Changing bulbs125
Changing wheels129
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment119
Check Control65
Check Gas Cap106
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure108
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH40
Child-restraint systems39
Child-safety lock41
Child seats39
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter91
– socket91
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps50
– washer fluid50
Clock59
– 12h/24h mode62
– setting time64
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside20
Clothes hooks90
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine43
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access, refer to
Convenient access25
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock42
Compass87
Computer60
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked100
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile19
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking of the
vehicle21
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances91
Consumption display
– average consumption60
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control60
Control Display
– settings61
Controls and displays10
Convenience operation
– windows20
Convenience start, refer to
Starting the engine43
Convenient access25
– replacing the battery27
– what to observe before
entering a car wash27
Convenient operation
– windows with convenient
access26
– with convenient access26
Coolant121
– adding121
– checking level121
Coolant temperature59
Cooling, maximum83
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant121
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light77
Courtesy lamps79
Cruise control51
– active53
– malfunction52
Cruising range60
Cup holders90Curb weight, refer to
Weights150
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control60
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting78
Data148
– capacities151
– dimensions149
– engine148
– weights150
Date
– setting65
Daytime driving lamps77
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control68
DCC, refer to Cruise
control51
Deactivating front passenger
airbags74
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler door106
– glass sunroof29
Defogging windows82,85
Defrosting windows82,85
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner82
– automatic climate control85
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows82,85
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows82,85
Digital clock59
Digital compass87
Dimensions149

Everything from A to Z
162 Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid23
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions149
Turn signals48
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs127
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading101
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR114
Units
– average consumption62
– temperature62
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control86
Universal remote control86
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking25
Unlocking
– from inside23
– from outside20
– luggage compartment lid26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access25
V
Vehicle
– battery129
– breaking in98
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading100
– dimensions149
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment119
– parking43
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight150
Vehicle jack129Ventilation85
– air conditioner82
– draft-free82,85
– in the rear85
Vents, refer to Air vents80
Vents, refer to
Ventilation82,85
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,136
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control65
Warning triangle132
Washer fluid50
– content of the reservoir51
Washer fluid reservoir50
Washing the car, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray91
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water99
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth115
Webpage4
Weights150
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions149
Wheels, new116
Wheels and tires108
Width, refer to
Dimensions149
Windows27
– anti-trapping mechanism28
– convenience operation20
– opening, closing28
– operation with convenient
access26
– safety switch28
Window washer fluid
reservoir, refer to Washer
fluid50
Window washer system49
– washer fluid50
– washer nozzles50Windshield
– cleaning50
– defrosting and removing
condensation82,85
Windshield wiper blades,
changing125
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system49
Winter tires117
– storage117
Wiper blade replacement125
Wiper system49
Work in the engine
compartment118
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit125
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs126