2006 BMW 325XI TOURING handbrake

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
133
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunctionSwitch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connectedHave the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Handbrake engaged
Indication in Canadian models
Handbrake engaged
Indication in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low Brake-pedal travel may be considerably
longer. You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system checked
immediately.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released.Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low Brake-pedal travel may be considerably
longer. You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system checked
immediately.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released.Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
Indication in Canadian models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
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Driving tips
Mobility
137
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition, refer
to page42.
Lights up in red:
Electric steering wheel lock malfunc-
tioningThe engine can no longer be started. If
applicable, do not switch off the engine.
Contact your BMW Center.
Lights up in yellow:
Electric steering wheel lock jammed Move the steering wheel before starting
the engine.
Anti-trapping mechanism of the power
windows malfunctioningHave the system checked.
Anti-trapping mechanism of the elec-
tric glass sunroof malfunctioningHave the system checked.
Cruise control deactivated:
>Driving stability control systems are
active or
>handbrake is applied or
>the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or
>engaged gear not suitable for the
speed being driven
Cruise control system failed You can continue your journey. Have
the system checked.
Engine speed too low Select a lower gear if the driving situa-
tion permits you to do so.
Engine speed too high Select a higher gear if the driving situa-
tion permits you to do so.
Active cruise control deactivated:
>Driving stability control systems are
active or
>handbrake is applied or
>the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or
>engaged gear not suitable for the
speed being driven orKeep a safe distance.
>radar sensor dirty Clean the radar sensor, refer to
page54.
12Cause What to do

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
147
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps122
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch125
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away128
Battery123
– charging123
– disposal27,123
– jump starting126
– temporary power failure123
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed127
Belts, refer to Safety belts36
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts36
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders88
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning57
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate79,82
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System117
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders88
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control66
Brake fluid115
– level too low115
– warning lamp115,116
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements61
Brake Force Display71
Brake hydraulics, refer to
Brakes115
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display71
– replacing bulbs122
Brake pads, breaking in96
Brake rotors98
– brakes96
– breaking in96Brakes
– ABS66
– BMW Maintenance
System117
– brake fluid115
– brake pads116
– breaking in96
– handbrake44
– service requirements61
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely97
Brake system96
– BMW Maintenance
System117
– brake fluid115
– brake pads116
– breaking in96
– disc brakes98
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance125
Breaking in the clutch96
Breaking in the differential96
Break-in period96
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs119
Burned fuel
– refer to Average
consumption58
Button for starting engine42
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders88
Capacities145
Capacity of cargo area144
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery123
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing99Cargo area90
– capacity144
– convenient access26
– cover90
– folding up the floor panel92
– lamp77
– lid, refer to Tailgate23
– net90
– opening from outside23
Cargo area net90
Cargo loading
– stowing cargo99
– vehicle98
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points123
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car wash98
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system96
CBS Condition Based
Service117
Center armrest87

Everything from A to Z
150 Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control83
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner80
First aid pouch125
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock42
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight87
Flash when locking/
unlocking21
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires110
Flat Tire Monitor FTM69
– indicating a flat tire70
– initializing the system69
– malfunction70
– snow chains69,111
– system limits69
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition109
Fog lamps76
– indicator lamp76,130
Folding rear seat back90
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely97
Footwell lamps77
For your own safety5
Front airbags71
Front seat adjustment31
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor69
Fuel105
– display58
– high-quality brands105
– quality105
– specifications105
– tank capacity145
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge58
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption58
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge58Fuel filler door104
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction104
Fuses124
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control84
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel105
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge58
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level113
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic44
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
– manual transmission44
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission45
– with manual transmission44
General driving notes96
Glass sunroof, electric
– closing after electrical
malfunction30
– convenient operation20,22
– operation with convenient
access26
– remote control20
Glove compartment87
– rechargeable flashlight87
Grills, refer to Air vents78
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights144
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs120
Handbrake44
– indicator lamp44
– manual release22Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight87
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags71
Headlamp control,
automatic74
Headlamp cover120
Headlamp flasher46
– indicator lamp11,14,130
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs120
Head restraints33
– sitting safely31
Heated
– mirrors37
– rear window79,83
– seats34
Heating78
– mirrors37
– rear window79,83
– seats34
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat82
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo99
Height, refer to
Dimensions143
Height adjustment
– seats32
– steering wheel38
High beams76
– headlamp flasher76
– indicator lamp130
– replacing bulbs120
High water, refer to Driving
through water97
Hills97
Holders for cups88
Homepage4
Hood112
Horn10
Hot exhaust system96
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control66
Hydroplaning
97

Everything from A to Z
152 Manual operation
– door lock22
– glass sunroof30
– panorama glass roof30
– tailgate24
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission46
Manual release
– fuel filler door104
Manual transmission44
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling81
Maximum speed
– with winter tires111
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory34
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System117
– for air conditioner80
– for automatic climate
control83
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System117
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature97
Mirrors36
– automatic curb monitor37
– exterior mirrors36
– heating37
– interior rearview mirror37
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest87
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone in the vehicle96
Mobile phones, use inside the
car, refer to Mobile phone in
the vehicle96Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor69
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher46
– refer to Wiper system47
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints33
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments88
New tires110
Nose weight144
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles48
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data142
O
OBD socket118
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis118
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications105
Odometer57
Oil
– capacity145
Oil, refer to Engine oil113
Oil consumption113
Oil level113
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal123
Onboard tool kit119
Opening and closing
– convenient access26
– from inside22
– from outside20
– using the door lock22
– via the remote control20Opening and unlocking
– from the inside23
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation80,83
Outlets, refer to Air vents78
Output, refer to Engine
data142
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control82
Outside-temperature
display57
– changing units of
measure60
– in computer60
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature57
Overriding selector lever
lock46
P
Panorama glass roof28
– closing after electrical
malfunction30
– convenient operation20
– opening, closing29
– raising29
– remote control20
Parking
– vehicle43
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control65
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake44
Parking lamps/low beams74
– replacing bulbs121
Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function37
Pathway lighting74
PDC Park Distance Control65
Personal Profile19
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual