2005 BMW 330XI IDRIVE SEDAN sensor

Controls
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Mobility
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving
1Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2Air to the upper body area
Draft-free ventilation92
3Air to the footwell
4Air distribution, manual
5Temperature adjustment, left-hand side of
passenger compartment
6Maximum cooling
7AUTO program
8Air flow rate, manual
9AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
Recirculated-air mode10Temperature adjustment, right-hand side
of passenger compartment
11Residual heat
12Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
13Switching cooling function on/off manually
14Rear window defroster
15Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
The current setting for the air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display, refer to page90.

Controls
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Mobility
Intensity of the AUTO program
You can set the intensity of the air supply in the
AUTO program. This changes the duration of
time during which the vehicle interior is heated
or cooled.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Call up "Climate".
3.Select "Automatic programs" and press the
controller.
4.Select the desired area.
5.Press the controller to set the desired inten-
sity.
The selected intensity level of the auto-
matic program is switched on.
Adjusting air flow rate manually
Press the left side of the button to
reduce airflow. Press the right side
of the button to increase it. You can
reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow
rate with the AUTO button.
Switching the system on/off
With the blower at its lowest setting, press the
left side of the button to switch off the auto-
matic climate control. All indicators go out.
Press any button except REST to reactivate the
automatic climate control.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control/Recirculated-air mode
Set the desired operating mode by
pressing this button repeatedly:
>LEDs off: outside air flows in
continuously.>Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air. If nec-
essary, the system blocks the supply of out-
side air and recirculates the inside air. As
soon as the concentration of pollutants in
the outside air has decreased sufficiently,
the system automatically switches back to
outside air supply.
>Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the supply of outside air is permanently
shut off. The system then recirculates the
air currently within the vehicle.
You can activate/deactivate the recirculated-air
mode by means of a freely programmable but-
ton
* in the steering wheel, refer to page11.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during operation
in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch
it off while also increasing the air flow rate as
required.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
over an extended period of time, as otherwise
the air quality inside the car will deteriorate con-
tinuously.<
Using residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is
used to heat the passenger com-
partment, e.g. while stopped at a
school to pick up a child.
You can use this function for up to 15 minutes
after switching off the engine if it is warm and
the battery is sufficiently well charged. The out-
side temperature must be below 777/256.
The LED in the button comes on if these condi-
tions are met and the function is activated.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
This program quickly removes ice
and condensation from the wind-
shield and front side windows.
When the program is switched on, the LED
comes on.

Under the hood
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Possible displays
1Oil level OK
2Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface, or about
5 minutes while the car is on the move.
3Oil level down to minimum:
Add 1.1 US quarts/1 liter of engine oil as
soon as possible, refer also to Adding
engine oil.
4Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
5The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page185. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Display via iDrive
iDrive concept, refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.3.Select "Service" and press the controller.
4.Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
5.Select "Engine oil level" and press the con-
troller. The oil level is displayed.
In order to exit from the display immediately:
Select and press the controller.
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level O.K."
>"No measured value available: Updating
engine oil level measurement..."
The engine oil level is measured. This can
take about 3 minutes if the car is at a stand-
still on a level surface and the engine is run-
ning, and about 5 minutes while the car is on
the move.
>"Oil level at the minimum! Refill with 1 quart
engine oil"
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1.1 US quarts/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil below.
>"Engine oil level too high"
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<

Mobility
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Maintenance
The BMW Maintenance
System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The service schedule also
includes operations related to the vehicle's
comfort and convenience features, such as
replacement of the filters for the inside air. The
objective is to optimize efforts with respect to
minimal vehicle maintenance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates
displayed, refer to page69:
>Engine oil
>Brakes: separately for front and rear
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
>Brake fluid
>Spark plugs>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this data from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in
for servicing you should therefore hand your
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit
that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page72; otherwise the
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS
is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<

Everything from A - Z
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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

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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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
218 Temperature display
– ice warning64
– outside temperature64
– setting the units68
"Terminate services"163
"Text language"76
"Theater" tone settings136
Thigh support40
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp190
Tilt alarm sensor35
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror44
"Time"72
"Time format"72
Tire inflation pressures170
Tire pressure
– loss81
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor80
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor81
Tire Quality Grading176
Tires
– age176,178
– breaking in106
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels191
– condition177
– damage177
– inflation pressure170
– minimum tread depth177
– new tires178
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor80
– puncture81
– Run-Flat Tires178
– size176
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth177
– winter tires179
"Tone"135
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting135
– middle setting137
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit187
"Top 8" for portable
phone155Torque200
Touch tone dialing156
Tow bar196
Tow fittings195
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away195
Towing195
– methods
196
Towing away
– car with automatic
transmission195
"Town / City" in destination
entry116
Tow rope196
Tow-starting195
Tracks
– random play sequence147
Track width, refer to
Dimensions200
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC78
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control78
Trailer towing
– towing loads and gross
weight201
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic51
– manual transmission51
Transporting children
safely46
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo109
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread177
Treble, tone control135
"Trip computer"66
Trip computer66
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer64
"Triple turn signal
activation"53,85
Trip odometer64
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid32
Trunk lights, refer to Luggage
compartment lamp87Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions200
Turn signals53
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs189
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading109
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR176
"Units"68
Units
– average consumption68
– temperature68
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control93
Universal remote control93
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside32
– from outside30
"Update services"163
V
Vehicle
– battery191
– breaking in106
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading108
– dimensions200
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment181
– parking50
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight201
Vehicle jack191
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position129
"Vehicle settings"80