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BMW 325xi Touring, Wagon (2002 year). Instruction - part 5

Check Control

Clock

67n

If you wish to have a permanent time

display, you can make this setting in the

radio display (refer to the Radio

Owner's Manual).

You can set the clock and the time

display in the car radio as follows.

The following information and/or condi-

Setting

tions are indicated using symbols,

With ignition key position 1 or 2 and

starting with the ignition key in

time displayed in the instrument cluster.

position 2, until the condition has been

To set ahead: turn the button to the

corrected.

right.

1 Check the low beams and high

To set back: turn the button to the left.

beams, as well as the parking lamps

2 Door open

The adjustment speed will increase the

longer you continue to hold the button.

3 Tailgate open

To change the display mode: press the

4 Check brake and tail lamps

button briefly.

When you open the driver's door after

Every time you press the button, the

parking, a signal sounds to remind you

clock display alternates between the

if the headlamps have not been

12-hour or 24-hour mode.

switched off.

In ignition key position 0: the time is

displayed for a few seconds after you

press the left button, refer to

Odometer on page 65.

68nComputer*

Ice warning

If the outside temperature drops to

about 37.5 7 (+3 6), then the

computer will automatically switch to a

display of the outside temperature. In

addition, a signal sounds as a warning

and the display flashes for a brief

period.

The ice warning does not alter the

fact that surface ice can form at

temperatures above 37.5 7 (+3 6), on

bridges or shaded road surfaces, for

Mode selection

Outside temperature

instance.<

From ignition key position 1, you can

You can change the units of measure

call up information from the computer

(6/7) for the outside temperature

using the button in the turn signal lever.

display by pressing the right-hand reset

By pressing the button briefly toward

button in the instrument cluster while

the steering column, you can call up a

the temperature display is active.

new function for display.

The displays appear in the following

order:

Time of day, outside temperature,

average fuel consumption, cruising

range, average vehicle speed.

Starting with ignition key position 1,

the last active setting is displayed.

Computer*

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Range

Average speed

The computer bases its calculations for

If you continue to hold the button on the

the cruising range on operating condi-

turn signal lever, the average speed last

tions in the preceding period and on the

displayed is recalculated from that

remaining fuel in the tank.

point in time.

Any time spent when the vehicle is

stationary and the engine is switched

off is ignored for the calculation.

Average fuel consumption

If you continue to hold the button on the

turn signal lever, the average fuel

consumption last displayed is recalcu-

lated from that point in time.

70nPark Distance Control (PDC)*

The concept

Acoustic signals

The PDC does not remove the

driver's personal responsibility for

PDC provides extra safety and conve-

The distance to the nearest object is

evaluating the distance between the

nience during parking maneuvers by

indicated by a tone sounding at various

vehicle and any obstacles. Even when

providing an acoustic signal to indicate

intervals. As the distance between

sensors are involved, there is a blind

the distance between your front and

vehicle and object decreases, the inter-

spot in which objects cannot be

rear bumpers and the nearest object.

vals between the tones become

detected. This applies especially in

The system features four ultrasonic

shorter. A continuous tone indicates the

those cases where the system

sensors mounted in your rear bumper.

presence of an object less than 1 ft

approaches the physical limits of ultra-

The monitoring range for the two corner

(30 cm) away.

sonic measurement, as occurs with tow

sensors extends outward roughly 2 ft

The warning signal is canceled after

bars and trailer couplings, and in the

(60 cm), while two centrally located

approx. three seconds if the distance to

vicinity of thin or wedge-shaped

sensors detect objects at distances of

the obstacle remains constant during

objects.

up to approx. 5 ft (1.5 m).

this time (if you are moving parallel to

Certain sources of sound, such as a

The system starts to operate automati-

a wall, for instance).

loud radio, could drown the PDC signal

cally approx. one second after you

System malfunctions will be indicated

tone.<

select reverse or move the selector

by a continuous high-pitched tone

lever into the "R" position with the igni-

when the system is activated the first

Keep the sensors clean and free

tion key in position 2. PDC is deacti-

time. Please refer the problem to your

of ice or snow in order to ensure

vated when you shift back out of

BMW center.

that they will continue to operate effec-

reverse.

tively.

Do not apply high pressure spray to the

sensors for a prolonged period of time.

Always maintain a distance of more

than 4 in (10 cm).<

Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)

71n

The concept

Indicator lamp

This system optimizes vehicle stability

The indicator lamp in the instru-

and traction, especially when just

ment cluster will go out shortly

starting off, when accelerating or when

after the ignition has been

going through curves.

switched on, refer to pages 18, 19.

ASC+T recognizes the danger present

The indicator lamp flashes:

in traction loss and will increase driving

ASC+T controls the drive and braking

stability and traction by reducing the

forces.

engine's output, and if necessary, by

applying the brakes to the rear wheels.

The indicator lamp fails to go out

ASC+T is ready each time you start the

after the engine is started, or it

engine.

comes on during normal driving and

stays on:

To switch off ASC+T

There is a system malfunction or the

Press the button; the indicator lamp

system was switched off with the

comes on and stays on.

button. Consequently, interventions to

The illustration depicts the arrangement

increase driving stability (as described

of the buttons if the vehicle is fully

in the preceding column) are no longer

equipped. This may vary, depending on

available. You can still drive the vehicle

the equipment actually installed.

perfectly well without ASC+T.

In the event of a fault, please consult

In the following rare situations, it may

your BMW center, refer to

be effective to switch off the ASC+T for

pages 18, 19.<

a brief period:

> When rocking the vehicle or starting

off in deep snow or on loose surfaces

> When driving with snow chains.

To maintain vehicle stability,

always drive with the ASC+T acti-

vated whenever possible.<

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* - BMW 325i

73n

The concept

Indicator lamp

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

The indicator lamp in the instru-

maintains vehicle stability, even in crit-

ment cluster will go out shortly

ical driving situations.

after the ignition has been

switched on, refer to pages 18, 19.

The system optimizes vehicle stability

during acceleration and when starting

The indicator lamp flashes:

from a full stop, as well as optimizing

DSC controls the drive and braking

traction. In addition, it recognizes

forces.

unstable vehicle conditions, such as

The indicator lamp stays lit:

under- or oversteering, and, as far as is

DSC has been switched off via the

possible within the laws of physics,

button; ADB is operational.

helps keeping the vehicle on a steady

ADB control intervention is not indi-

course by reducing engine speed and

To switch DSC off/activate ADB

cated.

brake applications to the individual

Press the DSC button briefly; the indi-

The indicator lamp and the

wheels.

cator lamp comes on and stays on.

brake warning lamps remain on

DSC is operational every time you start

continuously:

DSC is switched off; ADB is opera-

the engine. DSC incorporates the func-

The DSC, ADB and DBC have

tional.

tionality of the Automatic Differential

been switched off via the button

In the following rare situations, it may

Brake (ADB) and the Cornering Brake

or are defective.

be effective to activate the ADB for a

Control (CBC).

brief period:

The vehicle will remain completely

ADB (Automatic Differential Brake)

operational, however, without DSC. In

> When rocking the vehicle or starting

relies on selective braking applications

the event of a fault, please see your

off in deep snow or on loose surfaces

at the drive wheels to furnish the func-

BMW center, refer to pages 18, 19.

> When driving on snow-covered

tionality of a conventional limited-slip

grades, in deep snow, or on a snow-

Indicator and warning lamps for

differential for enhanced traction in crit-

covered surface that has been

Canadian models.

ical driving conditions such as those

packed down from being driven on

encountered on snow-covered road

> When driving with snow chains.

surfaces, etc.

Traction is increased by deactivating

The ADB is in standby mode when DSC

the control systems that enhance trac-

is switched off.

tion under normal conditions.

74nDynamic Stability Control (DSC)* - BMW 325i

Switch the DSC and ADB off

Switch DSC and ADB back on

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

Hold the DSC button down for at least

Press the button again; the indicator

DBC is an integral component of the

3 seconds. The indicator and the yellow

lamps will go out

DSC system.

brake warning lamps will remain on

The system responds to sudden, high-

continuously.

The laws of physics cannot be

intensity applications of force to the

repealed, even with DSC. It will

The systems for enhancing stability and

brake pedal by automatically braking

always be the driver's responsibility to

traction are deactivated, and there is no

the vehicle with maximum boost to

drive in a manner that matches road

active braking intervention or torque

achieve the shortest-possible braking

conditions. This is why you should not

control.

distances during "panic stops". This

use the additional safety margin the

system exploits all the benefits of ABS.

system provides as an excuse to take

To maintain vehicle stability,

Do not reduce the pressure exerted

risks.

always drive with the DSC

against the brake pedal until the

When ADB is in its standby mode, DSC

switched on whenever possible.<

braking maneuver has been completed.

is deactivated; DSC does not intervene

DBC is deactivated when you release

to enhance vehicle stability under these

the brake pedal.

conditions.

Do not make any modifications to the

DSC system. Allow only authorized

technicians to perform service proce-

dures on the DSC.<

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - BMW 325xi

75n

The concept

Indicator lamp

DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in

The indicator lamp in the instru-

critical driving situations.

ment cluster will go out shortly

after the ignition has been

The system optimizes vehicle stability

switched on, refer to pages 18, 19.

during acceleration and when starting

from a full stop, as well as optimizing

The indicator lamp flashes:

traction. In addition, it recognizes

DSC controls the drive and braking

unstable vehicle conditions, such as

forces.

under- or oversteering, and, as far as is

The indicator lamp stays lit:

possible within the laws of physics,

DSC has been switched off via the

helps keeping the vehicle on a steady

button; ADB-X is operational.

course by reducing the engine speed

ADB-X control intervention is not indi-

and brake applications to the individual

To deactivate DSC

cated.

wheels.

Press the DSC button briefly, the indi-

DSC is operational every time you start

If the indicator lamp fails to go out

cator lamp comes on and remains lit.

the engine. DSC includes the functions

when you press the DSC button,

DSC is switched off, and ADB-X reverts

of ADB-X and CBC.

this indicates a malfunction in the DSC

to its maximum torque-transfer mode.

and ADB-X systems; the stability

The Automatic Differential Brake

In the following exceptional circum-

enhancement functions described on

(ADB-X) enhances traction in critical

stances, it may be effective to deacti-

the left are no longer available.<

situations (such as those encountered

vate the DSC for a short period:

on snow-covered roads) by using

The vehicle will remain completely

> When rocking the vehicle or starting

selective braking intervention to replace

operational, however, without DSC. In

off in deep snow or on loose surfaces

the limited-slip functions executed by

the event of a malfunction, please

> When driving with snow chains.

the differential and transfer case in

consult your BMW center, refer to

conventional drivetrains.

pages 18, 19.

To maintain vehicle stability,

always drive with the DSC

switched on whenever possible.<

Hill Descent Control (HDC) - BMW 325xi

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The concept

To use HDC

By reducing the vehicle's speed on

With manual transmission:

steep downhill stretches, HDC main-

You should always ensure that either

tains predictable vehicle handling

reverse or first gear is engaged before

response to provide you with control of

using HDC, as the engine's braking

your BMW during extreme descents.

effect is most pronounced in these

The vehicle slows to a pace just slightly

gears, and only reduced engine braking

faster than walking speed.

is available in higher gears.

HDC is available for activation at

With automatic transmission:

vehicle speeds below approx. 22 mph

HDC is available for use in all ranges.

(35 km/h). When driving down steep

hills, the vehicle reduces speed auto-

System malfunctions

matically down to slightly more than

To activate the system

Signalled by the indicator lamp, which

double walking speed (approx. 8 mph/

Press the HDC button; the green indi-

responds to problems by going out

12 km/h) and then maintains this speed

cator lamp integrated within the button

while HDC is in operation or by failing

at a constant.

comes on.

to come on when you activate the

You can use the accelerator or brakes

system:

The indicator lamp flashes whenever

to vary this automatically controlled

the system is actively intervening to

HDC is temporarily not available if

speed within a range extending from

brake temperature is too high.

control your speed with automatic

approx. 3 mph (5 km/h) to 15 mph

brake applications.

If the DSC indicator lamp comes

(25 km/h).

on at the same time:

In conjunction with the multifunction

To deactivate the system

There is a fault in the HDC and

steering wheel, you can use the

DSC systems. Have your BMW center

Press the button again, the indicator

+/- button to set the cruise control to a

lamp goes out.

inspect this system as soon as

target speed in the range from approx.

possible.

HDC is automatically deactivated once

3 mph (5 km/h) to 15 mph (25 km/h).

the vehicle accelerates to more than

HDC is automatically deactivated once

35 mph (60 km/h) as well as whenever

vehicle speed again exceeds approx.

you switch off the ignition.

35 mph (60 km/h).

78nTire Pressure Monitor (RDC)*

The concept

In the event of loss in inflation

pressure

RDC monitors the tire pressures at all

four wheels while the vehicle is moving.

If the inflation pressure has dropped

The system provides an alert whenever

significantly over a long period of time

the inflation pressure drops significantly

(which is normal for any tire), the yellow

below the specified pressure in one or

indicator lamp will come on.

more tires.

This alerts you to have the tires inflated

In order for the system to learn the

to the specified pressures as soon as

correct tire inflation pressure, check the

possible.

inflation pressure in all tires according

to the inflation pressure table on

If you are prompted to check the

page 25 and make corrections as

tire pressure shortly after a

necessary. Then activate the system.

To activate the system

correction has been made, this indi-

This indicator lamp in the instru-

1. Turn ignition key to position 2 (do not

cates that the corrected values were

not accurate. Please check the inflation

ment cluster will inform you if

start the engine)

the tire pressure is not correct.

2. Press the button long enough for the

pressure again and make corrections

according to the inflation pressure

yellow indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster to light up for a few

table. Then activate the system once

again.<

seconds

3. After a few minutes driving time, the

RDC adopts the current pressure

levels as the reference, and from that

point on, can detect and report a flat

tire.

You will only have to repeat this proce-

dure following a correction of the tire

inflation pressure. Otherwise, RDC

functions automatically when the igni-

tion key is in position 2, and thus oper-

ates whenever the vehicle is driven.

Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)*

79n

In the event of a flat tire

RDC cannot alert you to severe

System interference

and sudden tire damage caused

If there is a tire failure with loss of pres-

Local devices using the same radio

by external factors.<

sure, the indicator lamp comes on with

frequency can interfere with RDC.

a red lamp. In addition, an acoustic

The yellow indicator lamp will come on

Have the tires changed by your

signal is sounded.

during the malfunction.

BMW center.

If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed

Your BMW center has the information

The indicator lamp also comes on

immediately and stop the vehicle in a

needed for working with RDC and is

> in the event of a system fault

safe location. Avoid hard brake applica-

equipped with the necessary special

> if a wheel is mounted without the

tions. Do not oversteer. Replace the

tools.<

appropriate electronics

wheel and flat tire.

> if, in addition to the spare tire, addi-

tional wheels with RDC electronics

The space-saver spare tire is

are on board.

provided for temporary use only in

the case of a tire failure. It does not

Please contact your BMW center for

have RDC electronics and is not moni-

additional information.

tored. The spare tire that has the same

dimensions as the tires already

mounted on the vehicle is equipped

with the necessary RDC electronics

and will be also monitored once the

tires have been mounted and the

system activated.<

80nFlat Tire Monitor*

The concept

3. Press button as long as you need to

until the indicator lamp in the instru-

As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor

ment cluster lights up. After a little

keeps track of pressure levels in all four

while, the indicator lamp will go out

tires in order to detect and warn of any

by itself

substantial pressure loss.

4. After a few minutes driving time, the

The system actually detects pressure

Flat Tire Monitor adopts the current

loss by monitoring differences in the

pressure levels as the reference, and

relative speeds of the four wheels. It

from that point on, can detect and

interprets variations outside specified

report a flat tire.

limits as severe pressure loss, and then

responds by generating a warning.

To initialize the system

Initializing is necessary to familiarize the

system with the correct inflation pres-

sure.

Repeat this process after any changes

in tire inflation pressure, tire rotation or

replacement. Do not carry out further

system initialization after adjusting the

inflation pressure and letting the system

"learn" the correct pressures.

1. Check the tire inflation pressure in all

the tires, comparing them with the

inflation pressure table on page 25,

and correct their pressure if neces-

sary

2. Turn the ignition key to position 2

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