Technical data
212
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
325xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,737/1,695
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,781/1,715
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,839/2,195
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,883/2,215
Load lbs/kg 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,293/1,040
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385
Everything from A - Z
218
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
System82
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control61
Accessories, refer to The
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control98
"Activation time"98
Active cruise control61
– indicator lamps64
– malfunction65
– selecting distance63
– sensor65
Active steering87
– warning lamp87
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive Head Light92
"Add digits" for mobile
phone168
Additives
– coolant193
"Address book" in
navigation128
Address for navigation
– deleting129
– entering121,124,128
– selecting129
– storing128
– storing current position128
"Add to destination
list"124,125
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control95Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control141
Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear141
– right/left balance141
Airbags88
– sitting safely41
– warning lamp89
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control95
– ventilation97
Air distribution
– automatic95
– individual95
Air flow rate96
Airing, refer to Ventilation97
Air pressure, tires184
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode96
"Air recirculation on / off"48
Air supply
– automatic climate control95
– ventilation
97
Air vents94
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications183
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off an alarm35
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"150
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires189
"All stations", calling up on
radio144
"AM", waveband140,144
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode96
Antenna for mobile phone162Antifreeze
– coolant193
– washer fluid59
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system34
Anti-theft system30
Anti-trapping mechanism
– windows38
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights212
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights212
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest103
Arrival time
– computer69
– destination guidance132
"Arrow display" in
navigation133
Ashtray
– front104
– rear105
Assist, refer to BMW
Assist174
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
Assistance window20
– refer to iDrive20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control96
Audio140
– controls140
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
"Audio Aux"140,158
Audio device,
external103,158
"Audio" tone settings141
"Auto. headlamps"91
Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic
– air distribution95
– air flow rate95
– cruise control59,61
– headlamp control90
– service notification175
– storing of stations145
Automatic climate control94
– automatic air distribution95
– settings via iDrive95
Automatic curb monitor47
"Automatic programs" with
automatic climate control96
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC96
Automatic station search145
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– interlock55,56
– overriding selector lever
lock57
– shiftlock56
– sport program56
"Automatic ventilation"98
AUTO program for automatic
climate control95
"Autostore"
– on the radio146
AUX-IN158
– port103
Average fuel consumption69
– setting the units71
Average speed68
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation131
"Avoid highways" in
navigation131
Avoid highways in
navigation131
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation131
Axle loads, refer to
Weights212
"A - Z"168B
Backrests, refer to Seats41
Backrest width adjustment43
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs200
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps200
Balance, tone control141
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch203
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away206
Bass, tone control141
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control141
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass141
Battery201
– charging201
– disposal37,201
– jump starting204
– temporary power failure201
Battery renewal
– remote control37
Being towed205
Belts, refer to Safety belts46
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts46
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders104
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning67
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate96
BMW Assist174
– enabling174
– services offered175
"BMW Contact"178
"BMW Contact
Numbers"178
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System195
"BMW Service"176
"BMW Service settings"175
BMW webpage4Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders104
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control82
Brake fluid194
– level too low194
– warning lamp194
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements72
Brake Force Display87
Brake hydraulics, refer to
Brakes194
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display
87
– replacing bulbs200
Brake pads, breaking in112
Brake rotors114
– brakes112
– breaking in112
Brakes
– ABS82
– BMW Maintenance
System195
– brake fluid194
– brake pads194
– breaking in112
– handbrake55
– service requirements72
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely113
Brake system112
– BMW Maintenance
System195
– brake fluid194
– brake pads194
– breaking in112
– disc brakes114
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance203
Breaking in the clutch112
Breaking in the
differential112
Break-in period112
"Brightness"on the control
display80
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs197
Reference 221
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure184
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH51
Child-restraint systems50
Child-safety lock52
Child seats50
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter104
– socket105
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps58
– washer fluid59
"Climate"95
Clock67
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Clothes hooks104
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine54
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access, refer to
Convenient access35
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
"Communication"166
"Communication
settings"175
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock53
Compass101
Computer68
– displays on Control
Display69
– hour signal76
Computer, refer to iDrive16"Concert hall" tone
settings142
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked114
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking of the
vehicle31
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances105
Consumption display
– average consumption69
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control68
"Continue guidance to
destination?"
133
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– settings71
– 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 engine54
Convenient access35
– replacing the battery37
– what to observe before
entering a car wash36
Convenient operation
– windows with convenient
access36
– with convenient access36
Coolant193
– adding193
– checking level193
Coolant temperature67
Cooling, maximum95
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant193
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light92Country of destination for
navigation122
Courtesy lamps93
Cross-hairs in navigation125
Cruise control59
– active61
– malfunction61
Cruising range68
Cup holders104
Curb weight, refer to
Weights212
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control68
"Current position"136
Current position
– displaying136
– entering128
– storing128
"Customer
Relations"176,178
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93
Data210
– capacities213
– dimensions211
– engine210
– weights212
"Date"77
Date
– setting76
– setting format77
"Date format"77
Daytime driving lamps91
"Daytime running light"92
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control82
DCC, refer to Cruise
control59
"Deactivated"45
Deactivating front passenger
airbags88
Everything from A - Z
224 Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely113
Footwell lamps93
For your own safety5
Front airbags88
Front seat adjustment41
"FTM"86
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor85
Fuel183
– display68
– high-quality brands183
– quality183
– specifications183
– tank capacity213
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door182
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction182
Fuses202
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel183
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level191
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
– manual transmission55
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission56
– with manual transmission55General driving notes112
Glass sunroof, electric
– closing after electrical
malfunction39
– convenient operation30,32
– operation with convenient
access36
– remote control30
Glove compartment103
– rechargeable flashlight103
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills94
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights212
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs198
Handbrake55
– indicator lamp55
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight103
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD, refer to High Definition
Radio147
Head airbags88
Headlamp control,
automatic90
Headlamp cover198
Headlamp flasher57
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs198
Head restraints43
– sitting safely41
Heated
– mirrors47
– rear window97
– seats44
Heating
– mirrors47
– rear window97
– seats44Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo115
Height, refer to
Dimensions211
Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel48
High beams92
– headlamp flasher92
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs198
High Definition Radio147
High water, refer to Driving
through water113
Highways, refer to Route
criteria131
Hills113
Holders for cups104
"Home address" in
navigation130
Homepage4
Hood190
Horn10
Hot exhaust system112
"Hour memo"76
"House number" in
destination entry124
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control82
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio147
Ice warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track154
Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Navigation"121
Navigation address
– home address130
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off135
Navigation destination
– manual entry121,124
– selecting via map125
Navigation drive, location120
Navigation DVD120
Navigation system120
– address book128
– destination entry121
– destination guidance in
assistance window120
– destination list127
– displaying current
position136
– entering a destination
manually121,124
– last destinations127
– opening121
– route display133
– route list135
– searching for a special
destination126
– selecting destination using
information126
– selecting destination via
map125
– selecting route criteria130
– starting destination
guidance132
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance132
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance132
– voice instructions135
– volume adjustment135
"Navigation voice
instructions" via buttons on
the steering wheel48
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints43Nets, refer to Storage
compartments104
"New address" in
navigation128
"New destination"121,125
"New route"136
New tires188
"Next entertainment
source"48
North-facing map134
Nose weight212
Nozzles94
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles58
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data210
O
OBD socket196
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis196
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications183
Odometer67
Oil
– capacity213
Oil, refer to Engine oil191
Oil consumption191
Oil level191
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal201
"On a new destination" in
navigation127
"Onboard info"69
Onboard tool kit197
"On destination"127
"On location"127
Opening and closing
– convenient access35
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using the door lock32
– via the remote control30
Opening and unlocking
– from the inside33Operation by voice for mobile
phone170
– adjusting volume171
– canceling170
– correcting phone
number171
– dialing phone number171
– placing a call171
– redialing172
– voice commands170
– voice phone book171
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation97
Output, refer to Engine
data210
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control96
Outside-temperature
display67
– changing units of
measure71
– in computer71
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature67
Overriding selector lever
lock57
P
Panorama glass roof38
– closing after electrical
malfunction39
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing38
– raising38
– remote control30
"Parked car operation"98
"Parked car ventilation"98
Parked car ventilation98
Parked car ventilation/heating
– activating switch-on
times99
– preselecting switch-on
times98
– switching on and off
directly98
Everything from A - Z
232 Tow fitting
– screw thread205
Tow fittings205
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away205
Towing205
– methods206
Towing away
– car with automatic
transmission205
"Town / City" in destination
entry122
Tow rope206
Tow-starting205
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG206
Tracks
– random play sequence155
Track width, refer to
Dimensions211
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC82
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control82
Trailer towing
– towing loads and gross
weight212
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– manual transmission55
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic57
Transporting children
safely50
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo115
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread187
Treble, refer to Tone
control141
Treble, refer to Treble and
bass141
Treble, tone control141
"Trip computer"70
Trip computer69Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer67
"Triple turn signal
activation"57
Triple turn signal activation57
Trip odometer67
Trunk lamp, refer to Cargo
area lamp93
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate33
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions211
Turn signals57
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs199
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading115
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR186
"Units"71
Units
– average consumption71
– temperature71
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control100
Universal remote control100
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking35
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– tailgate36
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access35
"Update services"177
V
Vehicle
– battery201
– breaking in112
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading114
– dimensions211
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment191
– parking54
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight212
Vehicle jack201
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position136
"Vehicle settings"86
Ventilation97
– draft-free97
– in the rear97
Ventilation while at a
standstill98
Vents, refer to Ventilation97
"Vent settings"95
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands214
Voice instructions for
navigation system135
– muting49,135
– repeating49,135
– switching on/off135
– volume135
Voice phone book171
Volume140
– audio sources140
– mobile phone166
– speed-dependent
adjustment141
– voice instructions135
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Reference 233
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control77
Warning triangle204
Washer fluid59
– content of the reservoir59
Washer fluid reservoir59
Washing the car, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray104
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water113
Waveband with the radio144
"WB"140,147
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth187
Weather Band147
Webpage4
Weights212
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions211
Wheels, new188
Wheels and tires184
Width, refer to
Dimensions211
Windows37
– anti-trapping mechanism38
– convenience operation30
– opening, closing37
– operation with convenient
access36
– safety switch38
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Window washer fluid
reservoir, refer to Washer
fluid59
Window washer system58
– washer fluid59
– washer nozzles58
Windshield
– cleaning58
– defrosting and removing
condensation97
Windshield wiper blades,
changing197
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system58Winter tires189
– setting speed limit79
– storage189
Wiper blade replacement197
Wiper system58
"With highways" for
navigation131
Word-matching principle for
navigation131
Work in the engine
compartment190
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit197
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs198