BMW 325i Wagon (2002 year). Instruction - part 2
Refuel
Fuel specifications
23n
Refill early to avoid damaging the
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
catalytic converter; never attempt
only.
to drive to the last drop of fuel in the
Required fuel:
tank.<
> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
Close the fuel filler cap carefully
AKI = Anti Knock Index
after refueling until a click is
heard. While closing, be sure not to
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
squeeze the strap which is fastened to
cause permanent and irreversible
the cap. A loose or missing cap will
damage to the oxygen sensor and the
activate the CHECK FILLER CAP lamp
catalytic converter.<
or the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Simple and environmentally
Tank capacity: approx. 16.6 gal.
friendly
(63 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of
Open the fuel filler cap carefully to
approx. 2.1 gal. (8 liters).
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Put the filler cap in the bracket (arrow)
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effectiveness of
the vapor recovery system on the
pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used prop-
erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the
nozzle shuts off the first time.
24nTire inflation pressures
Another instruction plate regarding
Comply with tire approval
inflation pressures on the door pillar
specifications
indicates which system is equipped on
The inflation pressures in the table
your vehicle.
apply to BMW approved tire sizes and
tire manufacturers. Your BMW center is
Check the tire pressures on a
familiar with these pressures. Higher
regular basis - at least twice a
pressures may be specified for tires
month - and before every extended
made by other manufacturers.
journey. Otherwise, incorrect tire pres-
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
sure can lead to driving instability, tire
not only meet US standards, but also
damage and accidents.
European standards. We recommend
Remember to check the inflation pres-
the exclusive use of BMW approved
sure in the space-saver or standard
The specified inflation pressures are
tires.
spare tire.
provided on a sticker attached to the
Inflate the spare tire to the highest infla-
B-pillar and visible with the driver's
tion pressure of any tire on your
door open.
vehicle.<
Checking tire pressures
All pressures are specified in the stan-
dard units of pressure for your country,
psi or kilopascal, and apply to cold tires
(tires at ambient temperature, refer to
tire pressure table on the following
page).
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
(RDC)/Flat Tire Monitor:
After correcting the inflation pressures,
reactivate the system, refer to
pages 78, 80.
Tire inflation pressures
25n
BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H
32 (220)
38 (260)
38 (260)
45 (310)
225/50 R 16 92 W (not 325xi)
225/45 R 17 91 W
225/45 ZR 17
32 (220)
-
38 (260)
-
245/40 ZR 17
-
38 (260)
-
45 (310)
325i
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load
325xi
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load
205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S
35 (240)
41 (280)
41 (280)
48 (330)
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S (not 325xi)
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
Space-saver spare tire in cargo area
61 (420)
26n
27n
Overview
Controls in detail
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
28nKeys
Central locking system
2
Spare key for storage in a safe place,
The concept
such as in your wallet. This key is not
The central locking system is ready for
intended for constant use
operation whenever the driver's door is
3
Door and ignition key
closed. The system engages and
The lock for the glove compartment
releases the locks on the
cannot be operated with this key -
> doors
this is useful for valet parking, for
> tailgate and rear window
instance.
> fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
> from outside via the remote control
The key set
as well as via the driver's door lock
> from inside by pressing a button.
1 Master keys with remote control unit,
determine the functions of the Key
Operating it from inside does not lock
Memory, refer to page 54.
the fuel filler door, refer to page 32.
You can mark individual keys for
When the system is operated from the
subsequent identification by applying
outside, the anti-theft system is acti-
the colored decals that you received
vated simultaneously. Both the door
when accepting delivery of your
locks and release handles remain
vehicle.
locked. The alarm system is also armed
or disarmed.
Each master key is equipped with
If locked from the inside, the central
an extended-life battery. This
locking systems unlocks automatically
battery is recharged in the ignition lock
in the event of an accident, but only
during normal operation.
doors which were not locked separately
For this reason, if you have master keys
with the door lock buttons, refer to
that are not being used you should use
page 32. In addition, the hazard
those keys approx. once a year while
warning flashers and interior lamps
driving for an extended period to
come on.
charge the battery, refer also to
page 29.<
Opening and closing - via the remote control
29n
The concept
Since children might be able to
lock the doors from the inside,
The remote control gives you an excep-
always take the vehicle keys with you
tionally convenient method for
so that the vehicle can be opened again
unlocking and locking your vehicle.
from the outside at any time.<
Furthermore, it provides two additional
functions which you can only execute
If it is no longer possible to lock
via the remote control:
the vehicle via the remote control,
> To switch on interior lamps, refer to
the battery is discharged. Use this key
page 30.
while driving for an extended period in
With this function, you can also
order to recharge the battery.
search for the vehicle, when parked
To prevent unauthorized use of the
in an underground garage, for
remote control, surrender only the door
instance
1
Unlock and convenience opening
and ignition key or the spare key when
mode
> Opening the rear window, refer to
leaving the vehicle for valet parking, for
page 30.
2
Lock and secure, switch on interior
example, refer to page 28.
lamps, deactivate tilt alarm sensor
The rear window will open slightly,
In the event of a system malfunction,
regardless of whether it was previ-
and interior motion sensor
please contact your BMW center. You
3
Open rear window
ously locked or unlocked.
can also obtain replacement keys
Whenever you unlock (lock) the vehicle,
there.<
To unlock
you simultaneously deactivate (activate)
the anti-theft system, disarm (arm) the
alarm system and switch the interior
Press the button once to unlock the
lamps on (off).
driver's door.
You can have a signal set to
Press the button a second time to
confirm that the vehicle's locks
unlock all vehicle locks.
have engaged securely.<
30nOpening and closing - via the remote control
Convenience opening mode
To open the rear window
If this should occur, you can still open
and close the vehicle using the master
key in the door lock.
Press and hold button: the power
Press button.
windows and sliding/tilt sunroof are
For US owners only
The rear window opens slightly. It can
opened.
The transmitter and receiver units
now be tilted up.
comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
To lock and secure
Communication Commission) regula-
Before and after a trip, be sure
that the rear window has not been
tions. Operation is governed by the
opened unintentionally.<
following:
Press button.
FCC ID: LX8EWS
If you prefer, the tailgate will open
LX8FZVS
Do not lock the vehicle if anyone
instead of the rear window.<
LX8FZVE
will be remaining inside, as it
Compliance statement:
would then be impossible for the occu-
Panic mode (trigger alarm)
This device complies with part 15 of the
pant(s) to disengage the locks from the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
inside.<
following two conditions:
By pressing the button for two to five
> This device may not cause harmful
To switch on the interior lamps
seconds, the alarm system can be trig-
interference, and
gered in the event of danger, if it is
> this device must accept any interfer-
armed.
ence received, including interference
After locking the vehicle, press button
Press the button to cancel the alarm.
that may cause undesired operation.
again.
External systems
Any unauthorized modifications to
To switch off tilt alarm sensor*
The remote control system's operation
these devices could void the
and interior motion sensor*
may be affected by other units or
user's authority to operate the equip-
equipment operating in the immediate
ment.<
vicinity of your vehicle.
Press button a second time immedi-
ately after locking. For additional infor-
mation refer to page 36.
Opening and closing - via the door lock
31n
Convenience operation
Manual operation
You can also operate the power
(in the event of electrical malfunction)
windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof via
Turn the key all the way to the left or
the door lock.
right to unlock/lock the driver's door.
> To open: with the door closed, hold
the key in the "Unlock" position
> To close: with the door closed, hold
the key in the "Lock" position.
Watch the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is
trapped by the closing motion.
One turn of the key in the driver's door
Releasing the key stops the opera-
lock unlocks the driver's door only.
tion.<
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the tailgate
and the fuel filler door.
Do not lock the vehicle if anyone
will be remaining inside, as it
would then be impossible for the occu-
pant(s) to disengage the locks from the
inside.<
You can have a signal set to
confirm that the vehicle's locks
have engaged securely.<
32nOpening and closing - from the inside
The central locking system can be
To lock the doors
locked automatically as soon as
> Either use the central locking button
you begin to drive if you desire. This
to lock all doors at once
can be adjusted to be key-specific.<
or
> press the individual door lock buttons
To unlock and open the doors
down. To prevent the driver from
> Either unlock the doors together with
being inadvertently locked out of the
the button for the central locking
vehicle, the driver's door lock button
system and then pull each of the
will not engage as long as the door is
release handles above the armrests
open.
or
> pull the release handle for each door
Since children might be able to
You can use this button to operate the
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
lock the doors from the inside,
central locking system when the front
and the second one opens it.
always take the vehicle's keys with you
doors are closed. With this button, only
so that you can open the vehicle again
the doors, the tailgate and rear window
from the outside at any time.<
are unlocked or locked. The anti-theft
system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was
unlocked from the outside and
you press the button, then, with the
driver's door still open, the passenger-
side door, the tailgate and the fuel filler
door will unlock, too.
If the driver's door is closed, it will be
locked.<
Tailgate
33n
To open from the outside
Manual operation
To open from the inside*
To avoid damage, check to ensure
> Fold rear center armrest or rear back-
If the tailgate has not been locked
that you have adequate clearance
rest forward
separately, you can open it with this
before opening the tailgate.<
> Remove cover 1 (this operation is
button in the footwell on the driver's
easy to carry out with the aid of the
side when the vehicle is stationary.
Press the button in the handle recess
ignition key)
(arrow): the tailgate opens slightly.
> Press the lever (arrow) to the right.
The cargo area is illuminated when the
The tailgate is locked again as soon as
tailgate is open.
you close the lid.
34nRear window
Always drive with both the tailgate
and the rear window securely
closed, as exhaust gases might other-
wise be drawn into the interior of the
vehicle. Should it be absolutely neces-
sary to operate the vehicle with the tail-
gate or rear window open:
> Close all windows. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof
> Sharply increase the air supply for the
air conditioning or automatic climate
control, refer to page 85 or 88.<
To open from outside
To close
Small items can be loaded or unloaded
The handle recesses in the interior trim
quickly if the rear window is opened
panel of the tailgate (arrows) make it
separately.
easier to pull the lid down.
Press the button (arrow): the rear
Both before starting off and after
window opens slightly. It can now be
completing every journey, check
tilted up.
the rear window or the tailgate to
Opening with the remote control, refer
ensure that it has not been opened
to page 30.
inadvertently.<
Push the window down to close it.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
If pointed or sharp-edged objects
travel path of the tailgate is clear
could strike the rear window while
when it is closed, as with all closing
driving, be sure to provide protection
procedures.<
around all edges. If you do not do this,
the heating conductors of the rear
window could be damaged.<
Cargo area
Alarm system*
35n
The concept
To arm and disarm the alarm
system
The vehicle alarm system responds:
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
> When a door, the hood, the tailgate
via the driver's door lock or with the
or the rear window is opened
remote control, the alarm system is also
> To movement inside the vehicle (inte-
simultaneously armed or disarmed.
rior motion sensor)
> To variations in the vehicle's tilt angle
You can have different acknowl-
such as those occurring during
edgment signals set to confirm
attempts to steal the wheels or tow
arming and disarming.<
the vehicle
> To interruption of battery voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized
Luggage straps
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
Use the retaining straps on the cargo
You can use the button on the remote
simultaneously activating the following:
control to open the rear window even
area floor to secure smaller items of
> Sounding an acoustic alarm for
when the alarm is armed, refer to
luggage.
30 seconds
page 30. The alarm will start monitoring
Movement is reduced when objects are
> The hazard warning flashers are acti-
the window again as soon as it is
placed on the straps.
vated for approx. five minutes
reclosed.
To secure your luggage, use the
> Flashing the high beams on and off
luggage nets* or flexible straps that you
in rhythm with the hazard warning
can attach to the fittings at the inner
flashers.
corners of the cargo area.
Refer also to Cargo loading on page 99.
For additional details in the cargo area
and for the cargo area cover, please
refer to Cargo area beginning on
page 97.
36nAlarm system*
> The indicator lamp goes out when the
Interior motion sensor
system is disarmed: no manipulation
In order for the interior motion sensor to
or attempted intrusions have been
function properly, the windows and
detected in the period since the
sliding/tilt sunroof must be completely
system was armed.
closed.
> The indicator lamp flashes for
Nevertheless, you should switch off the
10 seconds when the system is
interior motion sensor (refer to previous
disarmed: an attempted entry has
column) if
been detected in the period since the
system was armed.
> children or animals are left in the
vehicle
Following triggering of an alarm, the
> the windows or the sliding/tilt sunroof
indicator lamp will flash continuously.
are being left open.
Indicator lamp displays
Avoiding unintentional alarms
> The indicator lamp below the interior
The system deactivates the tilt-
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
alarm sensor and the interior
the system is armed
sensor may be switched off at the same
motion sensor if closing is interrupted in
time. You can do this to prevent a false
> The indicator lamp flashes while the
the first 10 seconds and then restarted
system is armed: the door(s), the
alarm from being triggered in garages
when the convenience closing feature
with elevator ramps, for instance, or
hood, the tailgate or rear window are
is used to close the sunroof and
not completely closed. Even if you do
when the vehicle is transported by
windows. The alarm must then be
trailer or train:
not close the alerted area(s), the
disarmed and reactivated before it will
remaining areas are secured, and the
resume operation.<
indicator lamp will flash continuously
after 10 seconds. However, the inte-
Lock the vehicle twice (= arm the
rior motion sensor is not activated.
system). Press the button on the
remote control twice in succession or
lock the vehicle twice with the key.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor
are deactivated as long as the system is
armed.