2006 BMW 325XI TOURING airbag seat belts

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
31
Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head
restraints and the airbags, the seated position
has a major influence on your safety in the event
of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we
strongly urge you to observe the instructions
contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page39.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,
to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or
arms in the event of the airbag being triggered
off.
No one and nothing is to come between the air-
bags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Make
sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly,
e.g. not resting feet or legs on the instrument
panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the
front airbag is triggered.
Make sure that passengers do not lean their
heads against the side or head airbags, other-
wise serious injuries could result if the side air-
bags suddenly deployed.<
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-
tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem-
porary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page71.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page33.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap.
Expectant mothers should also wear the safety
belt, making sure that the strap in the pelvic
area is well down on the hips and does not press
against the abdominal region of the body.
Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it
across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does
not become caught or jammed. The safety belt
should not be twisted and must be positioned
firmly over the pelvis and shoulder, as close to
the body as possible. It should not pass over
hard or fragile objects, otherwise the belt in the
pelvic area could slide over the hips in the event
of a head-on collision and injure the lower abdo-
men. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly
pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, other-
wise its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page36.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the

Adjustments
36
Convenience mode
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page42.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is immediately halted
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or
one of the MEMORY buttons.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page42.
2.Press the desired memory button1 or2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment
process has been completed.
If the button was pressed accidentally:
press the button again; the LED goes out.
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page31 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked
with the letters CENTER is solely intended for
the center passenger.
Closing
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of
any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-
erly, refer to page31.
Opening
1.Grasp the belt firmly.
2.Press the red button in the buckle.
3.Guide the belt into its reel.
'Fasten safety belts' reminder for front
seats
The indicator lamp comes on and an
acoustic signal sounds. Check
whether the safety belt has been fas-
tened correctly.The 'Fasten safety
belts' reminder is issued as long as the driver's
safety belt has not been fastened. The 'Fasten
safety belts' reminder is also activated at road
speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the
front passenger's safety belt is not fastened, if
heavy objects are placed on the front passenger
seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten
their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or
stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-
tem, including any belt tensioners, replaced and
the belt anchors checked. Have this work done
only by your BMW Center or at a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel. Other-
wise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices
will function properly.<
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more convex
than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the
mirror are closer than they appear. Do not
gauge your distance from traffic behind you on
the basis of what you see in the mirror; other-
wise there is an increased risk of an accident.<

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
153
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control83
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner80
Power failure123
Power windows28
– safety switch28
Power windows, refer to
Windows27
Pressure, tires106
Pressure monitoring, tires69
– Flat Tire Monitor69
Protection function, refer to
Anti-trapping mechanism
– windows28
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch125
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor69
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/Remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness42
Radio readiness42
– switched off42
– switched on42
Rain sensor47
Reading lamps77
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps122
– replacing bulbs122
Rear seat back, folding90
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints34
– folding head restraint down
and up34
– folding the backrests90
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs122
Rear ventilation83
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors36
Rear window defroster79,83Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds86
Rear window safety switch28
Rechargeable flashlight87
Recirculated-air mode79,82
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode79,82
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest32
Refueling104
Releasing
– hood112
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range58
Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– convenient access26
– garage door opener84
– malfunctions21,27
– service data117
– tailgate21
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs119
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires110
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call125
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge58
Reservoir for washer
systems48
Residual heat mode82
Restraint systems
– for children39
– refer to Safety belts36
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
– manual transmission44
Roadside Assistance125
Roadside parking lamps76
– replacing bulbs121
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements61Roller blind
– sun blinds86
Roof load capacity144
Roof-mounted luggage
rack99
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away128
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires110
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires110
Run-Flat Tires110
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire70
– flat tire70
– new tires110
– replacing tires110
– tire pressures106
– winter tires111
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires110
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment36
Safety belts36
– damage36
– indicator lamp36
– reminder36
– sitting safely31
Safety systems
– airbags71
– Antilock Brake System
ABS66
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC66
– safety belts36
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires110
Screw thread for tow
fitting127
Seat adjustment
– electric32
– mechanical32
Seat and mirror memory34

Everything from A to Z
154 Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder36
Seats31
– adjusting the seats32
– heating34
– sitting safely31
Securing cargo92
Securing the vehicle
– from inside22
– from outside20
Selecting distance for active
cruise control52
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG
– tow-starting128
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance125
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance125
Service data in the remote
control117
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS117
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS117
Service requirements61
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode60
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic45
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions45
Side airbags71Side-mounted turn signals
– replacing bulbs121
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds86
Side windows, refer to
Windows27
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely31
– airbags31
– safety belt31
– with head restraint31
Ski bag92
Ski sack, refer to Ski bag92
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass
roof28
Slot for remote control42
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray89
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment87
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances89
Socket for On-Board
Diagnosis OBD118
Spare fuses124
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses124
Spare key18
– adapter18
Spark plugs, refer to Service
requirements61
Speed
– with winter tires111
Speedometer12
Split rear seat back, refer to
Expanding the cargo area90
Sports seat33
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems66
Start/stop button42
– starting the engine43
– switching off the engine43
Starting
– difficulties, temperature43
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine43Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting126
Starting the engine
– start/stop button42
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel38
– adjustment38
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock42
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering70
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic44
Storage compartments88
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory34
Storing tires111
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments88
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires106
Sun blinds86
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine43
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button42
Switching the cooling function
on and off83
Symbols4
T
Tachometer57
Tailgate23
– convenient access26
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually24
– opening and closing23
– opening from inside23
– opening from outside23
– opening manually24
– unlocking with remote
control21
Tail lamps122
– replacing bulbs122