2006 BMW 325CI roof rack

Contents

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Passenger safety systems:

Airbags51
Transporting children safely54
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory58

Driving:

Ignition lock59
Starting the engine59
Switching off the engine61
Parking brake61
Manual transmission62
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG*63
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic*67
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher70
Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor*71
Cruise control*72

Everything under control:

Odometer74
Tachometer74
Energy control74
Fuel gauge75
Engine coolant temperature
gauge75
Service interval display76
Check Control76
Clock77
Computer78

Technology for safety and
driving convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC)*80
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)81
Flat Tire Monitor*82
Brake force display84

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams85
Adaptive headlights*86
Instrument lighting86
High beams/Standing lamps87
Front fog lamps87
Interior lamps88

Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:

Air conditioning90
Automatic climate control*94
Roller sun blind*98

Interior conveniences:

Premium sound system*99
Glove compartment99
Storage compartments100
Microphone*101
Ashtray, front*102
Ashtray, rear*102
Clothes hooks103

Loading and transporting:

Through-loading system104
Ski bag*105
Cargo loading106
Roof-mounted luggage
rack*109

Controls and features

109
Roof-mounted luggage rack*A special roof-rack system is available
as an optional extra for your BMW.
Please observe the precautions
included with the installation instruc-
tions.AnchoragesAccess to the anchorages:
To fold up the covers, please use the
tool provided with the roof-rack system.Loading and driving notesRoof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
have a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof load
capacity, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the axle loads when loading
the rack. These weights are listed under
Technical data on page 156.
Make sure that the load is not too bulky,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first so
that they are at the bottom. Be sure that
adequate clearance is maintained for
raising the glass sunroof, and that
objects do not project into the opening
path of the luggage compartment lid.
Secure the roof-mounted luggage cor-
rectly and safely to prevent it from shift-
ing or being lost during driving.
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
acceleration and braking. Do not corner
at high speeds.
The luggage rack and the roof load
increase aerodynamic resistance:
increased fuel consumption and addi-
tional stress on the vehicle's body are
the result.
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Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 33
emergency operation 33
emergency release 35
indicator lamp 76
opening from inside the
vehicle 33
opening from outside 33
remote control 30
securing separately 33
unlocking manually 33
Luggage compartment light-
ing 33
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 109
Lumbar support 44
M
Maintenance 76, 130
Maintenance system 130
Making telephone calls,
refer to the telephone
Owner's Manual
Malfunction
door lock 31
fuel filler door 23
Malfunction displays 76Manual operation
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
luggage compartment
lid 33
Manual transmission 62
Master keys
with remote control 28
MC operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 42
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 58
Microfilter
air conditioning 93
automatic climate
control 98
Microphone 101
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 48Mirrors 49
heated 49
memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47
Mobile Service 147
Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Multifunction steering
wheel 21
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
N
Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 45
Nets 100
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation
90, 94
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
O
OBD interface socket 132
Odometer 74Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 127
capacity 157
dipstick 126
quality 127
Oil change interval, refer
to Service interval
display 130
Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption 126
Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 157
Oil level
checking 126
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 76
Oil types 127
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 145
Onboard computer 78
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 136

Everything from A to Z
167
Opening and closing
from inside 32
from outside 29
via door lock 31
via remote control 29
Outlets, ventilation 90, 94
Outside temperature dis-
play 78
changing unit of
measure 78
P
Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Panic mode – trigger
alarm 30
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 80
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 80
Parking brake 61
indicator lamp 18
Parking lamps 85
bulb replacement 138
Parking lamps/Low
beams 85
Parts and accessories, refer
to Your individual vehicle 5
Passenger-side exterior mir-
ror tilt function 48PDC Park Distance
Control 80
Plastic, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfil-
ter/activated-charcoal fil-
ter 98
Power output, refer to
Engine data 154
Power seat 44
Power socket 102
Power socket, cigarette
lighter 102
Pressure monitoring, tires
Flat Tire Monitor 82
Pressure, tires 116
Protective function
electric power windows 38
R
Radio remote control key,
refer to Master key with
remote control 28
Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 71
Raising the floor panel 35
Range 79
Reading lamps
front 88
rear 88Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest 101
Rear backrest, folding 104
Rear center 3-point safety
belt 104
Rear center armrest 101
Rear lamps
bulb replacement 139
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 76
Rear window defroster
air conditioning 92
Rear window heating
automatic climate
control 97
Rear-entry assist 45
Rearview mirror 49
Receiving assistance 146
Recirculated-air mode
air conditioning 92
automatic climate
control 97
Recirculating the air, refer
to Recirculated-air mode
92, 97
Reclining seat, refer to Seat
adjustment 42, 44
Refueling 23
fuel filler door 23
Releasing
hood 123Remaining distance to ser-
vice 76
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 79
Remote control 29
luggage compartment
lid 30
malfunction 30
Replacement key 29
Replacing lamps, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 137
Reporting safety defects 7
Restraint systems
for children 54
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 46
Reverse 62
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
SMG gearbox 64
Roof load capacity 156
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 109
Rope, refer to Towing
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
Run Flat tires 120
S
Safe seating position 41
Safety belt height adjust-
ment 46
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Everything from A to Z
169
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 139
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps 139
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
tank capacity 157
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel
gauge 75
Technical data 154
Technical modifications 5
Technical modifications,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Telephone hookup 101
Telephone, refer to the sep-
arate Owner's Manual
Television, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Temperature
air conditioning 92
automatic climate
control 96
Temperature adjustment
92, 96
Temperature display
engine coolant 75
ice warning 78
outside temperature 78
setting units 78
Temperature layering 93, 97Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 72
Thigh support area, adjust-
ing 43
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center high-mount brake
lamp 140
Threaded socket for towing
eyelet 149
Three-point safety belt 46
Through-loading system 104
Tilt alarm
deactivate 37
Tilt alarm sensor 37
Tilting passenger-side exte-
rior mirror 48
Time 77
Tire change 141
Tire inflation pressure 116
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 82
Tire replacement 141Tires
age 118
breaking in 112
changing 141
condition 119
damage 119
flat 141
inflation pressure 116
storing 122
tread 119, 120
tread wear indicators,
refer to Tire tread 120
winter tires 121, 122
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 136
Torque
engine 154
lug bolts 142
Tow bar 149
Tow rope 149
Towing 149
Towing eyelet 149
Towing the vehicle 149
Tow-starting 149
Track width, refer to Dimen-
sions 155
Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 67
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 63Transmission lock, refer to P
Park 67
Transmission malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 65
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing
cargo 108
Transporting children
safely 54
Trap protection
electric power windows 38
glass sunroof 40
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 120
Tread wear indicators in
the tires, refer to Tire
tread 120
Tread wear, tires 120
Trigger alarm – Panic
mode 30
Trip distance recorder, refer
to Trip odometer 74
Trip meter, refer to Trip
odometer 74
Trip odometer 74
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid 33
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