2006 BMW 325XI TOURING technical data

325xi
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page146.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
Controls
18Opening and closing
31Adjustments
39Transporting children safely
42Driving
57Everything under control
65Technology for driving comfort and
safety
74Lamps
78Climate
84Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
96Things to remember when driving
Mobility
104Refueling
106Wheels and tires
112Under the hood
117Maintenance
119Replacing components
125Giving and receiving assistance
130Indicator and warning lamps
Reference
142Technical data
146Everything from A to Z

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Technical data
142
Technical data
Engine data
325xi
Displacement cu in/cmµ182.8/2,996
Number of cylinders6
Maximum power output hp 215
at engine speed rpm 6,250
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 185/251
at engine speed rpm 2,750

Technical data
144
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 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

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
155
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities145
Technical data142
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Temperature adjustments
– air conditioner79
– automatic climate control81
Temperature display
– ice warning57
– outside temperature57
– setting the units60
Temperature of the coolant,
refer to Coolant
temperature57
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo99
The individual vehicle5
Thigh support33
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp123
Tilt alarm sensor25
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror37
Tire inflation pressures106
Tire pressure
– loss70
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor69
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor70
Tire Quality Grading108Tires
– age108,110
– breaking in96
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels123
– condition109
– damage109
– inflation pressure106
– minimum tread depth109
– new tires110
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor69
– puncture70
– Run-Flat Tires110
– size108
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth109
– winter tires111
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit119
Torque142
Tow bar128
Tow fitting
– screw thread127
Tow fittings127
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away127
Towing127
– methods128
Towing away
– car with automatic
transmission127
Tow rope128
Tow-starting127
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG128
Track width, refer to
Dimensions143
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC66
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control66
Trailer towing
– towing loads and gross
weight144Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic44
– manual transmission44
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic46
Transporting children
safely39
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo99
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread109
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer57
Triple turn signal activation46
Trip odometer57
Trunk lamp, refer to Cargo
area lamp77
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate23
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions143
Turn signals46
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs121
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading99
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR108
Units
– average consumption60
– temperature60
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control84
Universal remote control84
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking26