BMW 325xi Wagon (2001 year). Manual - part 8
98nAutomatic climate control*
Tips for pleasant driving
Automatic air distribution
Temperature
Use the automatic system (switch on
The AUTO program assumes
The figures in the display
AUTO button 7). Select an interior
the adjustment of the air distri-
provide a general indication of
temperature that is comfortable for
bution and the air supply for you and
interior temperature. We recommend
you - we recommend +72 7 (+22 6).
adapts the temperature to external
+72 7 (+22 6) as a comfortable
When the outside temperature is above
influences (summer, winter) to meet
setting, whether the air conditioner is
+41 7 (+5 6), you can also use the air
preferences you can specify. This
operating or not. When you start the
conditioner 12. This will dry the air as
program maintains a comfortable in-car
vehicle, the system ensures that the
well as preventing condensation on the
climate regardless of the season. Select
selected temperature is reached as
window surfaces - if there are passen-
an interior temperature that is comfort-
quickly as possible. It then maintains
gers with damp clothing, for example.
able for you - we recommend +72 7
this temperature, regardless of the
Set the outlets 2 so that the air flows
(+22 6). The selected temperature
season.
past you and is not directed straight at
and AUTO for the air flow appear in
Set rotary dial 3 (refer to "Draft-free
you. Set the rotary dial between the air
the display 10 (refer to the overview on
ventilation" on page 100) to a medium
outlets 2 for the upper body to a
page 96). Open the air outlets for the
setting, since air that is somewhat
medium position, since air that is some-
upper body area. Switch on the air
cooler promotes driving without fatigue.
what cooler promotes driving without
conditioner in warm weather. The
You can use this setting for mixing air to
fatigue.
maximum cooling capacity is achieved
make minor comfort modifications.
when you set rotary dial 3 (refer to
Detailed setting options are described
page 100) to cold.
for you in the following section.
You can set uncontrolled heater
output up to +90 7 (+32 6). At
Individual air distribution
+60 7 (+16 6), full cooling output is
You can cancel the AUTO
available from an activated air condi-
program by selecting specific
tioner.<
distribution patterns to suit your
own individual requirements.
You can direct air to flow onto the
windows
, toward the upper body
and into the footwell
Automatic climate control*
99n
Air supply
Air conditioner
> Indicator lamps off: fresh air flows
into the vehicle.
By pressing the left or right half
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
> Left-hand indicator lamp on - AUC
of the button, you can vary the
fied and - depending on the
mode: the system detects pollutants
air supply. By doing this, you switch off
temperature setting - rewarmed when
in the outside air and responds by
the automatic control for the air supply.
the air conditioner system is switched
deactivating the outside air flow as
Nevertheless, the automatic air distri-
on.
required. The system then recircu-
bution remains unchanged.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
lates the air already within the vehicle.
shield may fog over briefly when the
When you set the lowest blower speed
Depending on air quality require-
engine is started.
by pressing the left half of the button,
ments, the system automatically
Use the button to switch the air condi-
all of the displays are canceled: the
switches between outside air supply
tioner off when outside air temperatures
blower, heating and air conditioner are
and recirculation of the air already
are below approx. +41 7 (+5 6). This
switched off, and the air supply stops.
within the vehicle.
will help to prevent the windows from
You can reactivate the system by
> Right-hand indicator lamp on: the
fogging up.
pressing any button of the automatic
flow of outside air is permanently
If the windows fog over after switching
climate control.
blocked. The system recirculates the
the air conditioner off, switch it back on.
air already within the vehicle.
Defrost windows and remove
Condensation forms in the air
condensation
If the windows fog over in the
conditioner system during opera-
This program quickly removes
recirculated air mode, switch this
tion, that then exits under the vehicle.
ice and condensation from the
mode off and increase the air supply as
Traces of condensed water of this kind
windshield and side windows.
required.<
are thus normal.<
Rear window defroster
Automatic recirculated air control
(AUC)
When the rear window defroster
is turned on, the indicator lamp
You can respond to unpleasant
comes on; refer to page 70.
external odors by temporarily
blocking the outside air. The system
then recirculates the air already within
the vehicle. By repeated actuation of
the button, you can select one of three
different operation modes.
100nAutomatic climate control*
Seat heating*
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter
The microfilter has been installed to
catch any incoming dust and pollen.
The activated-charcoal filter provides
additional protection by filtering
gaseous pollutants from the outside air.
Your BMW center can replace the
combined filter as a standard part of
your scheduled maintenance.
A substantial reduction in air flow indi-
cates that the filter needs to be
Draft-free ventilation
replaced early.
The seat cushion and backrest can
be heated with the ignition key in posi-
You can adjust the blower controls for
For additional information on filter
the upper body area to select the
removal, refer to page 165.
tion 2.
optimum airflow rates and directions for
You can call up different heating modes
your personal comfort:
by repeatedly pressing the buttons.
Use rotary dials 1 to open and close the
When the three indicator lamps are illu-
air outlets through an infinitely-variable
minated, the highest heating mode is
range. You can adjust the direction of
activated. One lamp indicates the
the airflow with rotary dial 2.
lowest heating mode. The temperature
is regulated with a thermostat in each
Set the air outlets so that the air flows
mode.
past you and is not directed straight
at you.
You can also switch the higher heating
modes off directly:
The rotary dial 3 allows you to mix the air
Press and hold the button slightly
from the outlets for the upper body with
longer.
more or less cool air.
HiFi system*
Glove compartment
101n
To prevent injury in the event of
a crash, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after use.<
Rechargeable flashlight
The flashlight is located on the left-
hand side of the glove compartment.
It features integral overload-protection
so it can be left in its holder continu-
ously.
Be sure that the flashlight is
HiFi system - harman kardon
To open
switched off when it is inserted
Special acoustical effects are activated
Pull the handle. The lamp comes on.
into its holder. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to over-
or deactivated every time you press the
button.
To closing
charging and damage.<
When the system is activated, the
Fold the door up.
impression of a significantly larger
passenger compartment is created at
To lock
all seating areas, together with an
Lock with one of the master keys. A
improvement of the stereo effect.
master key can also be used for
When reception is weak, the system
unlocking.
frequently switches between stereo
and mono operation. Switch off if this
If you turn over only your door and
occurs.
ignition keys for valet parking
(refer to page 32), for instance, access
to the glove compartment is not
possible.<
102nStorage compartments
Open the storage compartment in the
Beverage holder, coin box
Rear center armrest
front center armrest*: press the button
A coin box and two beverage holders
There is a storage compartment, a
(arrow) and lift upward.
are provided in the center console.
beverage holder (for two drinks) and a
You will find additional storage areas in
garbage bag holder located in the rear
the front doors and in the center
center armrest.
console above the ashtray. Storage
1 Storage compartment: pull upward (1)
nets* are located on the backs of the
2 Beverage holder: press (2)
front seats.
Storage compartments
Cellular phone*
103n
Additional storage areas are located
under both the cargo area and under
the spare wheel/space-saver tire panel.
Storage package*
Hands-free system
For your convenience, there are:
On vehicles that are wired for a tele-
phone*, the cover for the hands-free
> Two flip-out sockets on the rear
microphone is located in the headliner
center console (arrows).
near the interior lamp.
> An eyeglasses compartment* (not
shown in the illustration) in the front
For further information on the cellular
center console above the ashtray.
phone, refer to the separate Owner's
Manual.
104nAshtray, front
Cigarette lighter
To open
To empty
Press the lighter in. It can be remove as
Press briefly in the direction indicated
Open the lid and press down (arrow):
soon as it pops up.
by the arrow.
You can now pull the ashtray upward
for removal.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
To extinguish a cigarette, tap off the
lighter by the knob only. Holding
ash and gently press the tip into the
or touching it in other areas could result
funnel.
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, children
should never be left in the vehicle
unattended.<
Cigarette lighter socket
This socket can be used for connecting
a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, or other
appliances up to approx. 200 watts at
12 volts. Avoid damaging the socket due
to inserting plugs of different shapes or
sizes.
Ashtray, rear
Power outlet
105n
To open
A flip-out socket (12 V) is located in the
Push the cover open.
luggage compartment.
To empty
Press on the edge of the raised cover
in the opening direction (arrow). You
can now pull the ashtray upward for
removal.
106nSki bag*
The ski bag allows the safe and clean
transport of up to four pairs of standard
skis or up to two snowboards.
The length of the ski bag and the addi-
tional space provided in the luggage
compartment make it possible to carry
skis up to 6.8 feet long (2.10 meters).
Because of the tapered shape of the
bag, the ski bag can only accommodate
two pairs of skis that are 6.8 feet
(2.10 meters) long.
Loading
Secure the skis or other objects in
the bag by tightening the strap
1
Fold the center armrest outward.
with the buckle.<
Loosen the trim from the upper
Velcro® fastener and place it on the
Please be sure that the skis are clean
armrest.
before loading them into the bag. Be
2
Press the button (arrow 1) from inside
careful to avoid damage from sharp
the passenger compartment: the cover
edges.
panel will fall to the luggage compart-
ment floor.
3
Press the detent lever (arrow 2)
downward and fold the cover to the
front.
4
Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper provides conve-
nient access to the inside of the bag,
and can also be left open to promote
drying.
To store the ski bag, perform the above
steps in reverse sequence.
Cargo area
107n
Rear backrest that can be folded
Roll-up cover
Partition net*
forward
Pull the roll-up cover out and hook it
Pull the partition net out by the straps.
Reach into the recess and pull forward
into the brackets.
Hold the bar on both sides and insert it
(arrow).
into the holder. It is easiest to do this
The cover will support light objects
from the back seat.
The backrest of the rear seat is divided
such as items of clothing.
into two portions, one-third and two-
Do not allow the partition net to
thirds of the seat respectively. You can
Never put any heavy or hard
snap back. Doing so could cause
fold either section of the backrest down
objects onto the roll-up cover,
injury and the partition net could be
separately in order to increase the
otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
damaged.<
capacity of the luggage compartment.
injured during braking or in an accident.
Do not allow the cover to snap back,
When the rear backrests are folded
When you close the backrest, be
since this could damage it.<
down, you can store the cassette on
sure that the catch engages
the back of the seats, pull the partition
securely. The red warning indicator
net out from there and insert it in the
disappears into the recess.<
front holders (refer to the next page).
108nCargo area
The cassette always has to be
pushed all the way into both guide
rails from the right side, or else it might
be jammed in asymmetrically. In addi-
tion, the door's interior paneling could
be damaged when shutting the door.<
Remove the roll-up cover and
Store with rear backrest folded
partition net
down
1 Press the side buttons simulta-
The take-up guides for the cassette are
neously (arrow 1).
attached to the back sides of the seat-
2 Pull the cassette out the back
backs (arrows 1).
(arrow 2).
As shown in the illustration, push the
cassette in from the right side until it
Installation
clicks into place (arrow 2). When doing
Simply slide the cassette forward in the
this, the roll-up cover must always point
two side holders until it engages.
in the direction of travel, and the strap
for the partition net must point upward.
You can pull the partition net out and
insert it in the holders above it in the
upper roof area.
Cargo area
109n
Floor panel
Side covers
To raise and secure the floor panel, lift
Open the side covers by pressing the
it by the ring and hook it into the rubber
button.
seal of the run-off gutter with the
hanger (arrow).
110nCargo loading
Always position and secure the
load correctly. If you do not, it can
endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the permissible gross
vehicle weight and the permissible axle
loads (refer to page 186). If you do, safe
operation of the vehicle is no longer
ensured, and you are in violation of
the law.
Do not carry hard or heavy objects
unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment. If you do so, they may be
Stowing cargo
Securing the load
projected through the air during braking
If you are transporting a load in your
> Secure smaller, light pieces with the
and evasive maneuvers, thus endan-
BMW:
retaining straps or a luggage net*, or
gering vehicle occupants.<
use luggage straps (refer to page 40).
> Load heavy cargo as far forward as
> For large, heavy pieces, see your
possible - directly behind the back-
BMW center for load-securing
rests or the luggage compartment
devices*. Use the lashing eyes
partition - and as low as possible.
(arrow) affixed to the four inside
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
corners in the luggage compartment
> Do not pile objects higher than the
for securing the load.
top edge of the backrest.
> Comply with the information enclosed
> Pull the partition net* out (refer to
with the load-securing devices.
previous page). Be sure that items
carried in the rear cannot slip through
the partition net*.
> If you are transporting very heavy
loads when the rear seat is not occu-
pied, secure the outer safety belts in
the opposite buckles.
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
111n
Make sure that the load is not too heavy,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first
(on the bottom). Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
tailgate.
Secure the roof luggage correctly and
tightly to prevent it from shifting or
being lost during driving (danger to
following traffic).
Mounting points
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
Access to the mounting points:
acceleration or braking. Do not corner
To fold up the cover (arrow), please use
at high speeds.
the tool which is provided with the
The roof load increases aerodynamic
luggage system.
resistance, resulting in increased fuel
A special luggage system is available
consumption and additional stresses
as an option for your BMW. Please
on the vehicle's body.
observe the precautions included with
the installation instructions.
Because roof racks raise the center of
gravity of the vehicle when loaded, they
exercise a major effect on its handling
and steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof weight,
the approved gross vehicle weight or
the axle weights when loading the rack.
You will find the specifications under
"Technical Data" on page 186.