BMW 325xi Wagon (2001 year). Manual - part 2
14n
15n
Cockpit
16
Overview
Instrument cluster
18
Indicator and warning lamps
20
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)
24
Sports steering wheel
25
Controls and features
Hazard warning flashers
26
Warning triangle
26
First-aid kit
26
Refueling
27
Operation, care
Fuel specifications
28
Tire inflation pressure
28
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
Overview
16nCockpit
Cockpit
17n
1
Parking lamps/Low beams
87
2
d Turn signal indicator
68
> Parking lamps
88
> High beams 88
> Headlamp flasher
68
> Computer* 76
3
Washer/Wiper system
68
4
Shift lever/Selector lever*
64
For vehicles equipped with manual
transmission:
To engage reverse gear, press the
lever to the left and overcome the
slight resistance you will encounter
5
Hazard warning flashers
26
6
Central locking system
34
7
Rear window defroster
70
8
Horn sports steering wheel*: the
entire surface
9
Adjusting steering wheel
50
10
Fog lamps* 88
18nInstrument cluster
Instrument cluster
19n
1
Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
9
Program display for automatic
14 Indicator and warning lamps
fuel reserve
74
transmission
65, 67
(clockwise) for:
Indicator lamp for automatic
> Fog lamps 23
2
Turn signal indicator
23
transmission
21, 65, 67
> Add washer fluid
22
3
Speedometer
> Coolant level
23
10
Indicator lamp for Automatic
4
Indicator lamp for:
> Electronic Throttle Control
Stability Control plus Traction
> Battery charge current
20
(EML)*
23
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control
> High beams 23
> Service engine soon
23
(DSC) or DSC and
> Engine oil pressure/Engine oil
ADB/ADB-X 22
level
20, 22
You can display the outside
11
Indicator for:
5
Tachometer and Energy Control
73
temperature and distance driven
> Odometer 73
in different units of measurement.<
6
Engine coolant temperature gauge
> Trip odometer
73
with "Coolant temperature too high"
> Clock 75
indicator
74
> Service Interval
74
7
Indicator and warning lamps
Display for computer, operation
(clockwise) for:
via the turn signal lever, refer to
> Parking brake/Brake hydraulic
page 76:
system/Cornering Brake Control
> Clock
(CBC)/(DBC)
20, 21
> Outside temperature
> Antilock Brake System (ABS)
22
> Average fuel consumption
> Brake pads 22
> Cruising range
> Tire Pressure Control
> Average speed
(RDC)
20, 22
12
Indicator for Check Control
75
> Airbags
21
> Please fasten safety belts
21
13
Trip odometer, reset to zero
73
> Cruise control*
23
8
Adjusting knob for the clock
75
20nIndicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Red: stop immediately
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) ●
In addition, an acoustic signal
Many of the systems of your BMW
Battery charge current ●
will go off: a tire failure has
monitor themselves automatically, both
The battery is no longer being
occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme-
during engine starts and while you are
charged. There is a malfunction
diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
of the alternator V-belt or in the
brake applications. Do not oversteer.
that are identified by "●" are tested for
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
For additional information, refer to
proper functioning whenever the igni-
contact the nearest BMW center.
page 85.
tion key is turned. They each light up
once for different periods of time.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
Brake warning lamp ●
continue driving. The engine could
If the lamp comes on when the
If a fault should occur in one of these
be damaged due to overheating. If the
parking brake is not engaged,
systems, the corresponding lamp does
V-belt is defective, increased steering
check the brake fluid level. Before
not go out after the engine is started or
effort is also required.<
driving further, be sure to read the
it will light up while the vehicle is
notes on pages 122 and 138.
moving. You will see how to react to
Engine oil pressure ●
this below.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
Stop the vehicle immediately
dian models.
and switch off the engine. Check
the engine oil level and refill as required.
If the oil level is correct, please contact
the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, otherwise,
the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Indicator and warning lamps
21n
Red and yellow: continue driving
Red: an important reminder
Orange: consult the nearest
cautiously
BMW center
Brake warning lamp
If the brake warning lamp comes
Comes on when the parking
Automatic transmission
on together with the yellow indi-
brake is applied - an additional
Because of a malfunction, the
cator lamps for ABS and ASC+T/
acoustic signal sounds when starting
automatic transmission shifts
DSC:
off.
only in the emergency program. Please
Then the entire ABS, CBC,
For additional information, refer to
consult the nearest BMW center.
ASC+T/DSC and ADB/ADB-X/
page 63.
For additional information, refer to
DBC control system has failed.
pages 65, 67.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
Continue driving cautiously and
dian models.
defensively. Avoid hard brake
applications. Please have the system
Please fasten safety belts ●
checked by your BMW center as soon
A warning signal will sound at
as possible.
the same time. Lights up for a
For additional information, refer to
few seconds or until the safety belt is
pages 79, 80.
fastened.
CBC, ABS, ASC+T/DSC and
For additional information on safety
ADB/ADB-X/DBC indicator and
belts, refer to page 53.
warning lamps for Canadian
Airbags ●
models.
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information, refer to
pages 55, 172.
22nIndicator and warning lamps
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) ●
Automatic Stability Control plus
Check the tire pressure. Refer to
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ●
pages 28 and 85.
Stability Control (DSC) and
ABS has been deactivated in
brake warning lamp ●
response to system malfunction.
Automatic Stability Control plus
The indicator lamps remain on:
Conventional braking efficiency is avail-
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
The DSC and ADB/DBC are
able without limitations. Please have
Stability Control (DSC) ●
switched off by means of the button or
the system inspected by your BMW
Indicator lamp flashes:
are defective.
center.
The system is active and governs drive
Please consult the nearest BMW
For additional information, refer to
force and braking force.
center.
page 117.
The indicator lamp remains on:
For additional information, refer to
ASC+T has been switched off via the
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
page 79.
button or it is defective, or the DSC has
models.
been switched off, the ADB is opera-
BMW 325xi:
tional.
DSC and ADB-X are defective.
Engine oil level
In the event of a fault, please consult
ADB-X cannot be switched off.
Comes on while driving: the oil
the nearest BMW center.
Please consult the nearest BMW
level is at the absolute
For additional information, refer
center.
minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do
page 79.
For additional information, refer to
not drive more than approx. 30 miles
page 83.
BMW 325xi:
(50 km) until you add oil.
The DSC has been either turned off or
DSC and ADB/ADB-X/DBC indi-
For additional information, refer to
is defective. ADB-X is in ready mode. If
cator and warning lamps for
page 135.
the warning lamp does not go out after
Canadian models.
Engine oil level
pressing the DSC button repeatedly,
Comes on after the engine has
then the both the DSC and ADB-X are
been shut off: add oil at the
defective.
earliest opportunity (when you stop to
Please consult the nearest BMW
Add washer fluid
refuel).
center.
The washer fluid level is too low.
For additional information, refer to
For additional information, refer to
Top up at the earliest opportu-
page 135
page 80.
nity.
Brake pads ●
For additional information, refer to
Have the brake pads checked.
page 134.
For additional information, refer
to page 120.
Indicator and warning lamps
23n
Service Engine Soon ●
Green: for your information
Blue: for your information
If the indicator lamp comes on
Turn signal indicator
High beams
either continuously or intermit-
Flashes when the turn signal is
Comes on when the high beams
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
operated. Rapid flashing indi-
are on or the headlamp flasher
sions-related electronic systems.
cates a system malfunction.
is actuated.
Although the vehicle remains opera-
For additional information, refer to
For additional information, refer to
tional, you should have the systems
page 68.
pages 68, 88.
checked by your BMW center at the
Cruise control
earliest possible opportunity.
Comes on when the cruise
For additional information, refer to
control is activated. Available for
page 149.
operation via the multifunction steering
Service Engine Soon warning
wheel.
lamp for Canadian models.
For additional information, refer to
page 71.
Engine electronics*
Fog lamps
There is a fault in the engine's
Comes on whenever you switch
electronic control system. The
on the fog lamps.
electronics allow for continued driving
For additional information, refer to
with reduced engine output or rpms.
page 88.
Please have the system inspected by
your BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Top
off the coolant at the earliest
opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 137.
24nMultifunction steering wheel (MFL)
The controls integrated in the multifunc-
tion steering wheel (MFL) are provided
so that you can operate a number of
accessories quickly and without being
distracted from traffic conditions. You
can operate:
> Selected radio functions,
> the cruise control,
> selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via
the MFL, the corresponding
system controls must be activated.<
1
Press briefly:
6
Horn: the entire surface
Receive a call, start dialing, terminate
7
Cruise control: resume stored setting
Refer to the individual accessory
a call
8
Cruise control: store and
manuals for more detailed descriptions.
Press longer:
accelerate (+); decelerate
Voice recognition*: switch on and off
and store (-)
2
Radio/Cellular phone: select
9
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
3
Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward
deactivate
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
4
Radio/Cellular phone: volume
5
Radio/Cellular phone: scan forward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
Sports steering wheel*
25n
The controls integrated in the sports
steering wheel are provided so that you
can operate a number of accessories
quickly and without being distracted
from traffic conditions.
You can operate:
> Selected radio functions,
> the cruise control,
> selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via
the sports steering wheel, the
corresponding system controls must be
1
Radio/Cellular phone: select
6
Horn: the entire surface
activated.<
2
Press briefly:
7
Cruise control: resume stored setting
Receive a call, start dialing, terminate
8
Cruise control: store and
Refer to the individual accessory
a call
accelerate (+); decelerate
manuals for more detailed descriptions.
Press longer:
and store (-)
Voice recognition*: switch on and off
9
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
3
Radio/Cellular phone: volume
deactivate
4
Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
5
Radio/Cellular phone: scan forward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
26nHazard warning flashers Warning triangle*
First-aid kit*
The button flashes intermittently when
The hazard warning triangle is stored
The first-aid kit is located under the front
the hazard flashers are on.
on the left-hand side of the luggage
passenger's seat.
compartment behind the cover panel.
To help you locate the switch in an
To open: pull the handle and fold the
emergency, the button is also illumi-
To open: press the button (arrow) and
cover down.
nated whenever the vehicle's lamps
remove the cover.
To close: fold the cover up.
are on.
Comply with legal requirements
Some of the articles in the first-aid
The turn signal indicator function
for keeping a hazard warning
kit may be used within a limited
takes priority over the hazard
triangle in the vehicle.<
time only. For this reason, check the
warning function. This means that with
expiration dates of each of the items
the ignition key in position 1, you can
regularly, and replace any with passed
still use the turn signal indicator funtion,
dates. You can acquire replacements
even if the hazard warning flashers are
in any drugstore or pharmacy.
being used at the same time.<
Comply with legal requirements for
keeping a first-aid kit in the vehicle.<
Refueling
27n
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
Service Engine Soon lamp.<
Fuel filler door
Simple and environmentally
Before filling the tank, shut off the
friendly
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
Open the filler cap carefully to
flow into the tank and the Service
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
Place the filler cap in the bracket
door to open and close it.
attached to the fuel filler door.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
central locking system malfunctions,
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
refer to page 166.
the nozzle out of the pipe during
refueling
When handling fuels, comply with
> results in premature pump shutoff
all of the applicable safety precau-
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
tions and regulations pertaining to fuels.
recovery system on the pump.
Never carry spare fuel containers in
If the filler nozzle is operated correctly,
your vehicle. Whether empty or full,
the fuel tank will be full when it shuts off
these containers can leak, cause an
for the first time.
explosion, or lead to fire in the event
Tank capacity: refer to page 187.
of a collision.<