2006 BMW 325XI SEDAN weight

Wheels and tires
190
Tire inflation pressures for the 325i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100mph / 160km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL33/230 41/280 - - 33/230 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 29/200 - 32/220 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
with Sports package
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S33/230 41/280 - - 35/240 42/290
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 - - 38/260 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 29/200 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 36/250 - 42/290
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page220.

Mobility
191Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tire inflation pressures for the 325xi
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL30/210 36/250 30/210 33/230 35/240 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 30/210 - 30/210 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 32/220 - 35/240
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
with Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S30/210 36/250 30/210 33/230 35/240 41/280
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 30/210 36/250 35/240 38/260 39/270 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 30/210 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 38/260 - 44/300
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page220.

Wheels and tires
192
Tire inflation pressures for the 330i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100mph / 160km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL33/230 41/280 - - 33/230 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 29/200 - 33/230 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 36/250 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y - - 29/200 - 30/210 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - - - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 36/250 - 41/280
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL33/230 41/280 - - 38/260 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 29/200 - 32/220 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 38/260 - 45/310
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y - - 30/210 - 33/230 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - - - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 35/240 - 38/260
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 38/260 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page220.

Mobility
193Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tire inflation pressures for the 330xi
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 36/250 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 36/250 35/240 39/270 39/270 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 32/220 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 36/250 - 38/260 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 36/250 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 41/280 - 38/260 - 44/300
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page220.

Technical data
220
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
323i (Canada)325i325xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,274/1,485 3,285/1,490 3,560/1,615
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,329/1,510 3,351/1,520 3,605/1,635
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,332/1,965 4,343/1,970 4,619/2,095
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,387/1,990 4,409/2,000 4,663/2,115
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,083/945 2,072/940 2,282/1,035
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,403/1,090 2,425/1,100 2,480/1,125
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460
330i330xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,417/1,550 3,627/1,645
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,450/1,565 3,671/1,665
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,475/2,030 4,685/2,125
> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,508/2,045 4,729/2,145
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,138/970 2,315/1,050
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,469/1,120 2,513/1,140
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460

Everything from A - Z
226
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
System84
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control62
Acceleration assistant with
the sequential manual
gearbox SMG57
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control101
"Activation time"101
Active cruise control62
– indicator lamps65
– malfunction66
– selecting distance64
– sensor66
Active steering89
– warning lamp89
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive Head Light95
"Add digits" for mobile
phone172
Additives
– coolant201
"Address book" in
navigation132
Address for navigation
– deleting133
– entering125,128,132
– selecting133
– storing132
– storing current position132"Add to destination
list"128,129
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control98
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control145
Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear145
– right/left balance145
Airbags90
– sitting safely40
– warning lamp92
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
– individual98
Air flow rate99
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, tires188
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
"Air recirculation on / off"47
Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications186
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off an alarm34
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"154
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires197
"All stations", calling up on
radio148"AM", waveband144,148
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone166
Antifreeze
– coolant201
– washer fluid60
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system34
Anti-theft system30
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows37
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights220
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights220
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest106
Arrival time
– computer71
– destination guidance136
"Arrow display" in
navigation137
Ashtray
– front107
– rear108
Assist, refer to BMW
Assist178
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC84
Assistance window20
– refer to iDrive20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
"Audio Aux"
144,162

Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Audio device,
external107,162
"Audio" tone settings145
"Auto. headlamps"94
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air flow rate98
– cruise control60,62
– headlamp control93
– service notification179
– storing of stations149
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
– settings via iDrive98
Automatic curb monitor46
"Automatic programs" with
automatic climate control99
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC99
Automatic station search149
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– interlock57
– overriding selector lever
lock58
– shiftlock57
– sport program58
"Automatic ventilation"101
AUTO program for automatic
climate control98
"Autostore"
– on the radio150
AUX-IN162
– port107
Average fuel consumption71
– setting the units73
Average speed70
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation135
"Avoid highways" in
navigation135
Avoid highways in
navigation135
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation135
Axle loads, refer to
Weights220"A - Z"172
B
Backrests, refer to Seats40
Backrest width adjustment42
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs208
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps207
Balance, tone control145
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch212
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away214
Bass, tone control145
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control145
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass145
Battery209
– charging209
– disposal37,209
– jump starting212
– temporary power failure209
Battery renewal
– remote control37
Being towed213
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts45
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders107
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate99
BMW Assist178
– enabling178
– services offered179
"BMW Contact"182
"BMW Contact
Numbers"182
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System203
"BMW Service"180"BMW Service settings"179
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control84
Brake fluid202
– level too low202
– warning lamp202
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements74
Brake Force Display90
Brake hydraulics, refer to
Brakes202
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display90
– replacing bulbs208
Brake pads, breaking in116
Brake rotors118
– brakes116
– breaking in116
Brakes
– ABS84
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– brake fluid202
– brake pads202
– breaking in116
– handbrake54
– service requirements74
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely117
Brake system116
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– brake fluid202
– brake pads202
– breaking in116
– disc brakes118
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance211
Breaking in
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG116
Breaking in the clutch116
Breaking in the
differential116
Break-in period116

Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps60
– washer fluid60
"Climate"98
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode78
– setting time77
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Clothes hooks107
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine53
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access, refer to
Convenient access35
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
"Communication"170
"Communication
settings"179
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock52
Compass104
Computer70
– displays on Control
Display71
– hour signal78
Computer, refer to iDrive16
"Concert hall" tone
settings146
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked118
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking of the
vehicle31
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances108Consumption display
– average consumption71
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control70
"Continue guidance to
destination?"137
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– settings73
– switching on/off21
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenience operation
– windows30
Convenience start, refer to
Starting the engine53
Convenient access35
– replacing the battery37
– what to observe before
entering a car wash36
Convenient operation
– windows with convenient
access36
– with convenient access36
Coolant201
– adding201
– checking level201
Coolant temperature69
Cooling, maximum98
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant201
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light95
Country of destination for
navigation126
Courtesy lamps96
Cross-hairs in navigation129
Cruise control60
– active62
– malfunction62
Cruising range70
Cup holders107
Curb weight, refer to
Weights220Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control70
"Current position"140
Current position
– displaying140
– entering132
– storing132
"Customer
Relations"180,182
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting96
Data218
– capacities221
– dimensions219
– engine218
– weights220
"Date"79
Date
– setting78
– setting format79
"Date format"79
Daytime driving lamps94
"Daytime running light"95
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control84
DCC, refer to Cruise
control60
"Deactivated"44
Deactivating front passenger
airbags91
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof39
Defogging windows100
Defrosting windows100