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BMW 325I-E90 Owner's Manual

BMW 325I-E90 Owner's Manual (224 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.87 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Using this Owner's Manual

5
- Notes
  5
At a Glance

10
- Cockpit
  11
- Idrive
  17
  - Controls
    17
  - Menu Overview
    18
  - Operating Principle
    18
  - Start Menu
    18
  - Opening Start Menu
    18
  - Displays in Menu
    19
  - Calling up Menu Items in the Start Menu
    19
  - Convenient Call-Up of Menu Items
    19
  - Selecting Menu Items and Making Adjustments
    20
  - Selecting a Menu Item
    20
  - Activating a Menu Item
    20
  - Switching between Fields
    20
  - Status Information
    21
  - Assistance Window
    21
  - Selecting Display
    21
  - Switching Assistance Window On/Off
    22
  - Switching Control Display On/Off
    22
- Voice Command System
  23
  - Precondition
    23
  - Saying Commands
    23
  - Activating Voice Command System
    23
  - Terminating or Canceling Voice Command System
    24
  - Voice Commands
    24
Controls

28
- Opening and Closing
  29
  - Keys/Remote Controls
    29
  - Integrated Key of Remote Control and Spare Key
    29
  - Removing the Integrated Key
    29
  - Personal Profile
    30
  - Central Locking System
    30
  - Personal Profile Settings
    30
  - Operation of the Central Locking System from Outside
    30
  - Opening and Closing: from Outside
    31
  - Using the Remote Control
    31
  - Unlocking
    31
  - Panic Mode
    31
  - Using the Door Lock
    32
  - Setting Confirmation Signals
    32
  - Malfunctions
    32
  - Convenient Operation
    32
  - Opening and Closing: from Inside
    33
  - Unlocking and Opening Doors
    33
  - Locking
    33
  - Luggage Compartment Lid
    33
  - Opening from Inside
    34
  - Opening from Outside
    34
  - Locking or Unlocking Separately
    34
  - Emergency Release
    34
  - Alarm System
    35
  - Arming and Disarming
    35
  - Switching off an Alarm
    35
  - Indicator Lamp Displays
    35
  - Windows
    36
  - Tilt Alarm Sensor and Interior Motion Sensor
    36
  - Avoiding Unintentional Alarms
    36
  - After Switching off the Ignition
    36
  - Glass Sunroof, Electric
    37
  - Safety Switch
    37
  - Raising
    37
  - Accessories in a Window Area
    37
  - Anti-Trapping Mechanism
    38
  - Following Interruptions in Electrical Power Supply
    38
  - Manually Opening and Closing
    38
- Adjustments
  39
  - Sitting Safely
    39
  - Airbags
    39
  - Head Restraint
    39
  - Seats
    40
  - Note before Adjusting
    40
  - Seat Adjustment
    40
  - Electric Seat Adjustment
    40
  - Head Restraints
    41
  - Sports Seat
    41
  - Angle
    41
  - Backrest Width
    41
  - Heated Seats
    42
  - Front Seats
    42
  - Rear Seats
    42
  - Height Adjustment
    42
  - Seat and Mirror Memory
    43
  - Automatic Call-Up
    43
  - Manual Call-Up
    43
  - Storing
    43
  - Safety Belts
    44
  - Mirrors
    44
  - Exterior Mirrors
    44
  - Damage to Safety Belts
    44
  - Steering Wheel
    45
  - Passenger-Side Mirror Tilt Function* – Automatic Curb Monitor
    45
  - Interior Rearview Mirror
    45
  - Electric Steering Wheel Lock
    45
  - Programmable Buttons on the Steering Wheel
    46
- Transporting Children Safely
  47
- Driving
  50
  - Ignition Lock
    50
  - Start/Stop Button
    50
  - Starting the Engine
    50
  - Switching off the Engine
    51
  - Special Starting Conditions
    51
  - Handbrake
    52
  - Manual Transmission
    52
  - Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
    52
  - Reverse Gear
    52
  - Displays in the Instrument Cluster
    53
  - Changing Selector Lever Positions
    53
  - Kick-Down
    53
  - Manual Operation and Sport Program M/S
    53
  - Turn Signals/Headlamp Flasher
    54
  - Overriding Selector Lever Lock
    54
  - Using Turn Signals
    54
  - Triple Turn Signal Activation
    54
  - Wiper System
    55
  - Switching on Wipers
    55
  - Intermittent Wipe or Rain Sensor
    55
  - Cleaning Windshield and Headlamps
    55
  - Washer Fluid
    56
  - Cruise Control
    56
  - Washer Fluid Reservoir
    56
  - Maintaining Current Speed
    56
  - Increasing Desired Speed
    57
  - Accelerating Using the Lever
    57
  - Decreasing Desired Speed
    57
  - Deactivating Cruise Control
    57
  - Active Cruise Control
    58
  - Range of Applications
    58
  - Braking Sensation
    58
  - One Lever for All Functions
    59
  - Adjusting Desired Speed
    59
  - Increasing in Increments
    59
  - Selecting Distance
    60
  - Increasing Continuously
    60
  - Decreasing in Increments
    60
  - Warning Lamp
    61
  - Resuming Stored Desired Speed and Distance
    61
  - Radar Sensor
    62
  - System Limitations
    62
  - Malfunction
    62
  - Swerving Vehicles
    63
  - Behavior in Curves
    63
  - Your Responsibility
    63
- Everything under Control
  65
  - Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock
    65
  - Tachometer
    65
  - Energy Control
    65
  - Fuel Gauge
    66
  - Computer
    66
  - Reserve
    66
  - Cruising Range
    66
  - Displays on the Control Display
    67
  - Resetting Values
    67
  - Entering a Distance Manually
    67
  - Trip Computer
    67
  - Display Options
    68
  - Settings and Information
    69
  - Units of Measure
    69
  - Exiting Displays
    69
  - Changing Units of Measure
    69
  - Service Requirements
    70
  - Possible Displays
    71
  - Additional Information
    71
  - Symbols
    72
  - Entering Dates of Statutory Emissions Tests and Vehicle Inspections
    72
  - Clock
    72
  - Setting the Time
    72
  - Switching on the Hour Signal
    73
  - Setting the Time Format
    73
  - Date Setting
    73
  - Check Control
    74
  - Setting the Date Format
    74
  - Hiding Check Control Messages
    75
  - Viewing Stored Check Control Messages
    75
  - Speed Limit
    76
  - Stopwatch
    76
  - Viewing more Information Later
    76
  - Displaying, Setting or Changing the Limit
    76
  - Altering Settings
    77
  - Starting, Stopping or Resetting
    77
  - Taking an Interim Time Reading
    77
  - Brightness of the Control Display
    77
- Technology for Driving Comfort and Safety
  78
  - PDC Park Distance Control
    78
  - Automatic Mode
    78
  - Manual Operation
    78
  - Driving Stability Control Systems
    79
  - ABS Antilock Brake System
    79
  - DBC Dynamic Brake Control
    79
  - DSC Dynamic Stability Control
    79
  - DTC Dynamic Traction Control
    80
  - Malfunction in Driving Stability Control Systems
    80
  - Deactivating DTC Again
    80
  - Deactivating DTC and DSC Together
    80
  - Drive-Off Assistant
    81
  - Flat Tire Monitor FTM
    81
  - Functional Requirement
    81
  - Initializing the System
    81
  - Indication of a Flat Tire
    82
  - Active Steering
    82
  - Brake Force Display
    83
  - Protective Action
    84
  - Automatic Deactivation of Front Passenger Airbags
    84
  - Operational Readiness of Airbag System
    85
  - Airbag System Malfunction
    85
  - Passenger Airbag Status Lamp
    85
- Lamps
  86
  - Parking Lamps/Low Beams
    86
  - Automatic Headlamp Control
    86
  - Parking Lamps
    86
  - Adaptive Head Light
    87
  - High Beams/Roadside Parking Lamps
    87
  - Pathway Lighting
    87
  - Daytime Driving Lamps
    87
  - Fog Lamps
    88
  - Instrument Lighting
    88
  - Interior Lamps
    88
  - Switching Interior Lamps on and off Manually
    89
  - Reading Lamps
    89
- Controlling the Climate for Pleasant Driving
  90
- Practical Interior Accessories
  94
  - Integrated Universal Remote Control
    94
  - Checking Compatibility
    94
  - Fixed-Code Hand-Held Transmitters
    94
  - Interior Rearview Mirror with Digital Compass
    95
  - Alternating-Code Hand-Held Transmitters
    95
  - Deleting Stored Programs
    95
  - Setting Compass Zones
    95
  - Roller Sun Blinds
    96
  - Calibrating the Digital Compass
    96
  - Rear Window Blind
    96
  - Glove Compartment
    97
  - Center Armrest
    97
  - Rechargeable Flashlight
    97
  - Storage Compartment
    97
  - Connection for External Audio Device
    98
  - Storage Compartments Inside the Vehicle
    98
  - Storage Spaces in the Luggage Compartment
    98
  - Storage Package
    98
  - Removing the Drawer
    99
  - Cup Holders
    99
  - Ashtray, Front
    99
  - Reinserting the Drawer
    99
  - Ashtray, Rear
    100
  - Connecting Electrical Appliances
    100
  - Cigarette Lighter Socket
    100
  - Rear Center Console
    100
  - Through-Loading System
    101
  - In the Luggage Compartment
    101
  - Ski Bag
    102
  - Securing Cargo
    102
  - Removing the Ski Bag
    102
Driving Tips

106
- Things to Remember When Driving
  107
  - Break-In Period
    107
  - General Driving Notes
    107
  - Closing the Luggage Compartment Lid
    107
  - Hydroplaning
    108
  - Driving through Water
    108
  - Using Handbrake on Inclines
    108
  - Braking Safely
    108
  - Cargo Loading
    109
  - Determining Loading Limit
    109
  - Corrosion on Brake Rotors
    109
  - When the Vehicle Is Parked
    109
  - Stowing Cargo
    110
  - Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
    110
  - Load
    110
  - Mounting Points
    111
  - Loading Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
    111
Navigation

114
- Starting the Navigation System
  115
  - Navigation DVD
    115
  - Inserting Navigation DVD
    115
  - Display in the Assistance Window
    115
- Destination Entry
  116
  - Operating Navigation System
    116
  - Entering a Destination Manually
    116
  - Selecting Country
    117
  - Entering Destination
    117
  - Inputting Destination by Zip Code
    118
  - Entering Street, House Number and Intersection
    118
  - Starting Destination Guidance with Manual Destination Entry
    119
  - Map-Guided Destination Selection
    119
  - Selecting Destination Using Information
    120
  - Destination List
    121
  - Adopting Destination for Destination Guidance
    121
  - Editing the Destination List
    121
  - Address Book
    122
  - Opening Address Book
    122
  - Storing Destinations in Address Book
    122
  - Storing Current Position
    122
  - Changing Destinations from Address Book
    123
  - Deleting Individual Destinations from Address Book
    123
  - Deleting All Destinations from Address Book
    123
  - Storing Home Address
    123
  - Route Selecting
    124
  - Changing Route Criteria
    124
  - Word-Matching Principle
    125
- Destination Guidance
  126
  - Starting Destination Guidance
    126
  - Terminating/Continuing Destination Guidance
    126
  - In the Arrow or Map Display
    126
  - Route Display
    127
  - Displaying Arrow View
    127
  - Displaying Map View
    127
  - Changing Map View
    128
  - Changing Scale
    128
  - Displaying Towns/Cities and Streets Along the Route
    128
  - Destination Guidance through Voice Instructions
    128
  - Repeat Voice Instructions and Cancel
    129
  - Adjusting Volume of Voice Instructions
    129
  - Bypassing Route Sections
    129
  - Displaying Current Position
    130
- What to Do if
  131
Entertainment

134
- On/Off and Settings
  135
  - Buttons Near the CD Player
    135
  - Operation Via Idrive
    135
  - Switching On/Off
    135
  - Adjusting Volume
    136
  - Tone Control
    136
  - Changing Tone Settings
    136
  - Treble and Bass
    136
  - Professional LOGIC7 Hifi System
    137
  - Equalizer
    137
  - Resetting Tone Settings
    138
  - Listening to the Radio
    139
  - Changing Stations
    139
  - Changing Selection Criteria
    139
  - Buttons on the CD Player
    140
  - Sampling Stations, Scan
    140
  - Selecting Frequency Manually
    140
  - Updating Stations with Best Reception
    140
  - Storing Stations
    141
  - Changing a Memory Position
    141
  - Satellite Radio
    142
  - RDS Radio Data System
    142
  - Weather Band
    142
  - Selecting Weather Band
    142
  - Selecting and Storing a Channel
    143
  - Storing a Channel
    144
  - Changing Channels with Buttons on CD Player
    145
- CD Player and CD Changer
  146
  - Listening to Cds
    146
  - Starting the CD Player
    146
  - Starting the CD Changer
    146
  - Selecting a Track
    147
  - Sampling Tracks, Scan
    147
  - Repeating Tracks
    147
  - Random Play Sequence
    148
  - Fast Forward/Reverse
    148
  - CD Magazine
    148
  - Removing the CD Magazine
    148
  - Inserting the CD Magazine
    149
  - Malfunctions with Individual Cds/Dvds
    149
  - Self-Recorded Cds/Dvds
    149
  - Damaged Cds/Dvds
    149
- External Audio Device
  150
  - Connecting
    150
  - Starting Audio Playback
    150
Communications

152
- Telephoning
  153
  - Care Instructions
    153
  - Operating Options
    153
  - Hands-Free System
    153
  - Receiving Calls
    154
  - Calling
    154
  - Ending a Call
    155
  - Phone Book
    155
  - Dialing from Phone Book
    155
  - Adding Digits to Phone Numbers
    155
  - Lists
    156
  - Dialing from a List
    156
  - Deleting an Individual Entry
    156
  - Operation by Voice
    157
  - Deleting the Entire List
    157
  - Touch Tone Dialing
    157
  - Canceling Operation by Voice
    158
  - Correcting Phone Numbers
    159
  - Voice Phone Book
    159
  - Storing an Entry
    160
  - Selecting an Entry
    160
  - Having Entries Read Aloud and Selecting
    160
  - Deleting an Entry
    160
- Teleservice, BMW Assist
  161
  - Services Offered
    162
  - Automatic Service Notification
    162
  - Adapting Teleservice or BMW Assist
    163
  - Roadside Assistance
    163
  - Setting up Contact to Your BMW Center or BMW Customer Relations
    163
  - Displaying and Updating Services
    163
  - Displaying Vehicle Data
    164
  - BMW Contact
    164
  - Terminating Services
    164
Mobility

168
- Refueling
  169
  - Gas Cap
    169
  - Observe the Following When Refueling
    169
  - Fuel Specifications
    169
  - Required Fuel
    170
  - Use High-Quality Brands
    170
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    170
- Wheels and Tires
  171
  - Tire Inflation Pressure
    171
  - Checking Pressure
    171
  - Inflation Pressure Specifications for Factory-Installed Tires
    171
  - Tire Inflation Pressures for 325I Without Sports Package
    173
  - Tire Inflation Pressures for 325I with Sports Package
    174
  - Tire Inflation Pressures for 330I Without Sports Package
    175
  - Tire Inflation Pressures for 330I with Sports Package
    176
  - Tire Identification Marks
    177
  - Tire Size
    177
  - Tire Identification Number
    177
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    177
  - Tire Condition
    178
  - Minimum Tread Depth
    178
  - Wheel/Tire Damage
    178
  - RSC – Run-Flat Tires
    178
  - Run-Flat Tires
    179
  - Servicing Tires
    179
  - Tire Age
    179
  - New Wheels and Tires
    179
  - Snow Chains
    180
  - Recommended Tire Brands
    180
  - Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    180
  - Storage
    180
- Under the Hood
  181
  - Hood Releasing
    181
  - Hood Opening
    181
  - Hood Closing
    181
  - Engine Compartment
    182
  - Engine Oil
    182
  - Checking Oil Level
    182
  - Display in the Instrument Cluster
    182
  - Display Via Idrive
    183
  - Possible Messages
    183
  - Coolant
    184
  - Adding Engine Oil
    184
  - Specified Engine Oils
    184
  - Viscosity Ratings
    184
  - Brake System
    185
  - Brake Fluid
    185
  - Brake Pads
    185
- Maintenance
  186
  - The BMW Maintenance System
    186
  - CBS Condition Based Service
    186
  - Service Data in the Remote Control
    186
  - OBD Socket
    187
  - Event Data Recorders
    187
  - Care
    187
- Replacing Components
  188
  - Onboard Tool Kit
    188
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    188
  - Lamps and Bulbs
    188
  - Halogen Lamps
    189
  - Access to the Lamps
    189
  - Access through the Wheel Well
    189
  - Changing Low-Beam and High-Beam Bulbs
    189
  - Parking Lamps, Roadside Parking Lamps
    190
  - Turn Signals, Front
    190
  - Side-Mounted Turn Signals
    190
  - Tail Lamps
    190
  - Lamps in the Luggage Compartment Lid
    191
  - Fender-Mounted Lamps
    191
  - License Plate Lamp
    191
  - Center Brake Lamp
    191
  - Changing Wheels
    192
  - Vehicle Battery
    192
  - Light-Emitting Diodes Leds
    192
  - Jack Mounting Points
    192
  - Fuses
    193
  - In the Glove Compartment
    193
- Giving and Receiving Assistance
  194
  - Emergency Calling
    194
  - First-Aid Kit
    194
  - Initiating an Emergency Call
    194
  - Warning Triangle
    195
  - Jump Starting
    195
  - Connecting Jumper Cables
    195
  - Tow-Starting, Towing Away
    196
  - Using a Tow Fitting
    196
  - Access to Screw Thread
    196
  - Being Towed
    196
  - Towing Methods
    197
  - Tow-Starting
    197
  - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
    197
  - With Tow Bar
    197
Reference

200
- Technical Data
  201
  - Engine Data
    201
  - Dimensions
    201
  - Capacities
    202
- Short Commands for the Voice Command System
  203
  - Communication
    203
  - Index
    207
  - Fuel
    222
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    222

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