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BMW 325i Wagon (2002 year). Instruction - part 7

Storage compartments

93n

Beverage holder, coin box

Rear center armrest

Storage package*

A coin box and two beverage holders

The rear center armrest includes a

For your convenience, there are:

are provided in the center console.

storage compartment, a beverage

> Two flip-out sockets on the rear

holder (for two beverage containers)

center console

and a litter bag holder.

> A glasses tray* (not shown) in the

1 Storage compartment: pull up

front center console.

2 Beverage holder: press.

94nCellular phone*

Ashtray, front*

Cigarette lighter

Press the lighter 1 in. You can remove

the lighter from its socket for use as

soon as it snaps back out.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette

lighter by the knob only. Holding

or touching it in other areas could result

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 unat-

Hands-free system

To empty

tended.<

On vehicles with telephone prepara-

Press on the edge of the open cover

tion* or communications package* the

(arrow): the ashtray moves up and can

Cigarette lighter socket

cover for the hands-free microphone is

be removed.

Suitable for attaching power supplies

located in the headliner near the interior

lamp.

for flashlights, car vacuum cleaners,

etc., up to a rating of approx. 200 watts

For further information on using your

at 12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket

cellular phone, refer to the separate

caused by inserting plugs of different

"Owner's Manual".

shapes or sizes.

Ashtray, rear*

Electrical power socket

95n

To empty

A fold-out power socket (12 volts) is

Press on the edge of the raised cover in

located in the cargo area.

the opening direction (arrow): the

ashtray moves up and can be removed.

96nSki bag*

The ski bag allows the safe and clean

transport of up to 4 pairs of standard

skis or up to two snowboards.

The length of the ski bag and the addi-

tional space provided in the cargo area

make it possible to carry skis up to

6.8 ft (2.1 m) long. Because of the

tapered shape of the bag, the ski bag

can only accommodate two pairs of

skis up to 6.8 ft (2.1 m) long.

Loading

Securing cargo

1. Fold the center armrest outward.

Secure skis and any other objects

Loosen the trim from the upper

stored in the bag by tightening the

Velcro® fastener and place it on the

retaining strap at the buckle.<

armrest

2. Press the button (arrow 1, access

Make sure that your skis are clean

from the passenger compartment):

before loading them into the bag.

the cargo hatch drops onto the floor

Avoid damage from sharp edges during

of the cargo area

loading.<

3. Press down the detent lever (arrow 2)

and fold the cover forward

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

97n

Folding rear backrest

Cargo area cover

Partition net*

Reach into the recess and pull forward

Pull out the cover and suspend it by

Use the loop to pull out the partition

(arrow).

attaching to the retainers.

net, then grasp both sides of the rod

and insert it in its holder. It is easiest to

You can carry light objects such as

When you fold back the backrest,

do this from the back seat.

articles of clothing on the cover.

be sure that the catch engages

securely. The red warning indicator

Do not allow the partition net to

Never use the cover to carry

disappears in the recess when the

snap back. Doing so could pose a

heavy or hard objects, as such

retainer is locked.<

risk of injury and the partition net could

objects could pose a hazard to the

be damaged.<

vehicle's occupants during sudden

braking maneuvers.

If the backrests are folded forward, the

Guide the cover back into place; do not

case can be stored on the backrests;

allow it to snap back, as it could sustain

you can then extract the partition net

damage.<

and hold it in place by inserting the

retainers in the front holders (refer to

next page).

98nCargo area

To ensure that the case centers

correctly, remember to insert it

from the right side, always continuing

until the detents snap into place. Failure

to observe the prescribed insertion

procedure could also result in damage

to the door's upholstery.<

To remove cargo cover and

Storing with backrests folded

partition net

forward

1. Press the buttons on the sides

Supports for the case are also provided

(arrow 1)

on the rear sides of the backrests

2. Extract the case by pulling to the rear

(arrow 1).

(arrow 2).

Slide the case into the supports as

shown in the illustration, continuing

Installation

until the detent engages (arrow 2).

Simply slide the case forward in the two

Ensure that the cargo cover is toward

side holders until it engages.

the front of the vehicle, with the parti-

tion net's loop on the top.

You can pull the partition net out and

insert it in the holders above it in the

upper roof area.

Cargo area

Cargo loading

99n

Floor panel

Side covers

Stowing cargo

Grasp the ring to lift into its raised posi-

Open the side covers by pressing the

When transporting cargo in your BMW:

tion, then use the tab to suspend the

button.

> Always load heavy and bulky objects

panel from the rubber weatherstripping

as far forward and as low as possible,

on the drip channel (arrow).

stowing them directly behind the

backrests or the cargo area's parti-

tion

> Cover sharp edges and corners

> Do not pile objects higher than the

top edge of the backrest

> Pull out the partition net* (refer to

previous page), taking care to ensure

that there is no danger that any of the

objects stored in the cargo area will

protrude through the net*

> For very heavy loads when the rear

seat is not occupied, secure each

safety belt in the opposite buckle.

100nCargo loading

Roof-mounted luggage rack*

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 approved gross

vehicle weight or the maximum axle

loads, refer to page 142, otherwise the

vehicle's operating safety is no longer

assured and you are in violation of the

law.

Do not stow heavy or hard objects in

the passenger compartment without

securing them. Otherwise they would

Securing cargo

A special roof-rack system is available

be thrown around during braking and

as an optional extra for your BMW.

> Small and light luggage and cargo

evasive maneuvers and endanger the

Please observe the precautions

can be secured with the aid of flex-

passengers.<

included with the installation instruc-

ible straps or a cargo area net*, refer

tions.

to page 35

> For large, heavy pieces, see your

Anchorages

BMW center for load-securing

devices*. Anchorages for securing

Access to the anchorages:

cargo straps have been provided on

To fold up the covers (arrow), please

the inner corners of the cargo area

use the tool provided with the roof-rack

(arrow).

system.

Read and comply with the instructions

Loading and driving notes

enclosed with the load-securing

devices.

Roof-mounted luggage racks raise the

center of gravity of the vehicle when

they are loaded. For this reason, they

exercise a major effect on the vehicle's

handling and steering response.

102n

103n

Overview

Controls in detail

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

Index

Mainte-

104n

Break-in procedures

To ensure that your vehicle provides

Tires

To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce-

maximum economy throughout a long

dure from time to time.

Due to technical factors associated

service life, we request that you

with their manufacture, tires do not

observe the following information.

The brake lamps do not come on

achieve their full traction potential until

when the parking brake is

after an initial break-in period. We thus

Engine and differential

engaged.

ask you to drive with extra care during

Vacuum for the brake system servo unit

Up to 1,200 miles (2,000 km):

the first 200 miles (300 km).

on your BMW is available only when the

Constantly vary both engine and vehicle

Always obey all official speed limits.

engine is running. When you move the

speed, remembering not to exceed

vehicle with the engine switched off -

4,500 rpm or 100 mph (160 km/h)

When the vehicle is operated on

when towing, for example - substan-

during this period.

wet or slushy roads, a wedge of

tially higher levels of pedal force will be

Always obey all official speed limits.

water may form between the tire and

required to brake the vehicle.<

the road surface. This phenomenon is

Do not use full throttle, and avoid

referred to as aquaplaning, or hydro-

pressing the accelerator beyond the

Clutch

planing, and can lead to partial or

kickdown point during these initial

Approx. 300 miles (500 km) must

complete loss of traction, vehicle

miles.

elapse before the clutch starts to

control and braking effectiveness.

You can then proceed to increase both

operate at optimum efficiency.

Reduce your speed on wet roads.<

engine and vehicle speed once the

Remember to engage the clutch care-

initial 1,200 miles (2,000 km) have

fully during this initial period.

Brake system

elapsed.

Approx. 300 miles (500 km) must

You should also observe the same

elapse before the brake pads and

break-in procedures if the engine or

rotors achieve the optimal pad-surface

differential is replaced later in the

and wear patterns required for trouble-

course of the vehicle's life.

free operation and an extended service

life later on.

To break-in the separate parking brake

drums, apply the parking brake lightly

when coasting to a standstill (at a traffic

signal, for instance), provided that

traffic conditions allow you to do so.

Driving notes

Antilock Brake System

105n

Brakes: do not drive with your foot

Clothes hooks: when hanging clothing

The concept

resting on the brake pedal. Even

from the hooks, be sure that they will

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) keeps

light but consistent pressure on the

not obstruct the driver's vision. Do not

the wheels from locking during braking,

brake pedal can lead to high tempera-

hang heavy objects on the hooks. If you

thereby enhancing active driving safety.

tures, accelerated brake wear and

do so, they could cause personal injury

possibly even brake failure.

during braking or evasive maneuvers.<

Braking with ABS

Aquaplaning: when driving on wet or

If you are in a situation that requires full

slushy roads, reduce your speed. If you

braking, you will exploit the full benefits

do not, a wedge of water may form

of the ABS system if you apply

between tires and road surface. This

maximum pedal pressure ("panic stop").

phenomenon can lead to partial or

Since the vehicle maintains steering

complete loss of contact between the

responsiveness, you can avoid possible

tires and road surface, vehicle control

obstacles with a minimum of steering

and braking ability.

effort, despite the full brake application.

Driving through water: do not drive

through water on the road if it is deeper

Pulsation at the brake pedal combined

than 1 ft (30 cm), and then only at

with sounds from the hydraulic circuits

walking speed. Otherwise, the vehicle's

indicates to the driver that ABS is in its

engine, the electrical systems and the

active mode.

transmission may be damaged.

Cargo area cover: never use it to store

heavy or hard objects, as otherwise

occupants could be injured during

braking maneuvers.

106nBrake system

Brake fluid level

If the brake rotors are corroded, they

Do not coast with the clutch

will tend to respond to braking with a

depressed or with the transmis-

If the brake fluid level is too low and

pulsating effect that even extended

sion or selector lever in neutral. Do not

brake pedal travel has become longer,

brake applications will fail to cure.

coast with the engine switched off. The

there may be a defect in one of the two

engine provides no braking effect when

brake system's hydraulic circuits.

When driving in heavy rain and on wet

the clutch is depressed and there is no

roads it is useful to apply light pressure

power-assist for braking or steering

Proceed to the nearest BMW

to the brake pedal every few miles.

when the engine is not running.

center. It may be necessary to

Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that

BMW 325xi: always refer all brake

apply higher levels of pressure to the

this maneuver does not pose a hazard

inspection and service work to your

pedal when stopping and braking

to you or to other road users. The heat

BMW center, as failure to observe the

distances may also be longer. Please

generated in this process helps dry the

special procedures could result in

remember to adapt your driving style

pads and rotors to ensure that your

damage to brake system components.

accordingly.<

brake system will respond with undi-

Never allow floor mats, carpets or any

minished efficiency when you need it.

other objects to protrude into the area

Disc brakes

When descending steep hills and

around the accelerator, clutch and

Limited vehicle use, extended periods

extended grades, downshift to a gear

brake pedals and obstruct their move-

with the vehicle parked or in storage,

that will allow you to continue safely

ment.<

and operating conditions in which

with only a minimal amount of braking.

braking is restricted to gentle, low-

By minimizing the loads placed on the

Brake pads

pressure applications will all increase

brake system, this strategy helps

For your own safety: use only

the tendency for corrosion to form on

ensure that optimal brake system

brake pads that the manufacturer

the rotors; this is often accompanied by

response will remain available at all

has released for your particular vehicle

a simultaneous accumulation of

times. Use care to avoid exceeding the

model. The manufacturer cannot eval-

contamination on the brake pads. The

approved engine-speed range, refer to

uate non-approved brake pads to

pads must exert a certain minimal level

page 65.

determine if they are suited for use, and

of pressure against the rotors for the

therefore cannot ensure the operating

disc brakes' inherent self-cleaning

safety of the vehicle if they are

effect to remain effective; the pressure

installed.<

available under the above conditions

may not provide adequate cleansing.

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