BMW 325xi Wagon (2001 year). Instruction - part 4
42nAlarm system*
> The indicator lamp flashes for
Avoiding unintentional alarms
10 seconds when the system is
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
disarmed: an attempted entry has
sensor may be switched off at the same
been detected in the period since the
time. Doing this prevents a false alarm
system was armed.
from being triggered (in garages with
Following triggering of an alarm, the
elevator ramps, for instance), or when
indicator lamp will flash continuously.
the vehicle is transported by trailer or
train:
Lock the vehicle (= arm the system)
twice. Press button 2 on the remote
control twice in succession or lock the
vehicle twice with the key (refer to
Interior motion sensor
page 36).
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
The transmitter and receiver of the inte-
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
rior motion sensor are located in a trim
sensor and the interior motion sensor
panel in the vehicle's roof.
are deactivated as long as the system is
In order for the interior motion sensor
armed.
to function properly, the windows and
Reset the alarm system in order to
sliding/tilt sunroof must be completely
reactivate both the tilt sensor alarm
closed.
system and interior motion sensor.
However, be sure to deactivate the
interior motion sensor (refer to the
previous column "Avoiding uninten-
tional alarms"), when you wish to leave
the windows or the tilt/sunroof open.
Electric power windows
43n
In the rear, there are separate switches
Safety feature
under the windows.
A contact strip is located on the inside
After the ignition has been switched off:
upper frame of each of the windows. If
pressure is exerted against this contact
You can still operate the power
strip while a window is being raised, the
windows for up to 15 minutes, as long
system will respond by stopping the
as neither of the front doors was
window and then retracting it some-
opened during that time.
what.
Remove the key from the ignition
Despite this safety feature, be
and close the doors when you
extremely careful that the closing
leave the vehicle, so that children
path of the window is not obstructed
cannot operate the power windows and
Open and close the windows
possibly injure themselves.<
whenever it is being closed. Otherwise,
an object might not touch the contact
From ignition key position 1:
strip in some situations (with very thin
For the convenience opening mode
> Press the switch up to but not past
objects, for instance).
with the door lock or remote control,
the resistance point:
You can override this safety feature by
refer to page 34 or 35.
The window will continue to open as
pulling the switch beyond the resis-
long as you hold the switch.
tance point and holding it.<
> Press the switch past the resistance
point:
The window will move automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the
opening cycle.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
44nElectric power windows Sliding/tilt sunroof*
Exercise care when closing the
sliding/tilt sunroof and keep it in
your field of vision until it is completely
closed. Failure to do so can result in
injuries.
Always remove the key from the ignition
and lock the doors when you leave the
vehicle so that, for instance, children
cannot operate the sunroof and
possibly injure themselves.<
You can avoid a vacuum or drafts in the
passenger compartment whenever the
Safety switch
Lifting - opening - closing
sunroof is open or raised if you keep the
With the safety switch, you can prevent
From ignition key position 1, press the
air vents in the dashboard open and
the rear windows from being opened or
switch or slide it to the desired direction
increase the air supply as needed. Refer
closed via the switch in the rear
until you feel resistance.
to pages 92 or 99.
passenger area* (by children, for
When lifting, the headliner retracts
If the sunroof is completely open, air
instance).
several inches.
disturbances may be caused in the
vehicle when you are driving at higher
Press the safety switch whenever
Do not use force to closethe
speeds. Close the roof as far as is
children are riding in the rear of
headliner when the sunroof is
necessary until this natural phenom-
the vehicle. Careless use of the power
open, or you could damage the
enon ceases.
windows can lead to injury.<
mechanism.<
For the convenience opening mode
with the door lock or the remote
After the ignition has been switched off,
control, refer to page 34 or 35.
you can still operate the sunroof for up
to 15 minutes, as long as neither of the
front doors was opened during that
time.
Sliding/tilt sunroof
45n
Automatic opening and closing
Safety feature
Power loss or malfunction
> Press the switch past the resistance
If the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters
In the event of an electrical system
point: the sunroof travels to either the
resistance at a point roughly past the
malfunction, the sliding/tilt sunroof can
fully-closed or fully-opened position.
middle of its travel when it is closing,
be operated manually. Refer to
> With the sunroof open, press the
the closing cycle is interrupted and the
page 166.
switch briefly toward "Raise": the roof
sunroof will open again slightly.
will move into the end "Raise" posi-
tion.
Despite this safety feature, be
extremely careful that the closing
Pressing the switch again stops opera-
path of the sunroof is not obstructed
tion immediately.
whenever it is closed. Otherwise, trig-
gering the closing-force limitation may
not be ensured in some situations (with
very thin objects, for instance).
You can disable this safety feature by
pressing the switch beyond the pres-
sure point and holding it.<
46n
Seat adjustment
Mechanical seat
For maximum safety when adjusting
Correct sitting posture
the seat position, please observe the
To reduce strain on the spinal column,
following:
sit all the way back in the seat and rest
your back fully against the backrest.
Never try to adjust your seat while
The ideal sitting posture is when your
driving the vehicle. The seat could
head forms a straight line with your
respond with an unexpected move-
spine.
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle
For long-distance driving, you may wish
control could lead to an accident.
to increase the backrest angle slightly
Be sure that the safety belt remains
to reduce muscular tension. You should
firmly against your body at all times. In
be able to grasp the steering wheel at
the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
its highest point with your arms slightly
belt could slide over the hips, leading to
bent.
1
Backward/forward adjustment
abdominal injury. In addition, the safety
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the
After a seat adjustment, adjust the
belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced
height of the safety belt also. Refer to
desired position.
if the belt is worn loosely.
After releasing the lever, apply pres-
page 53.
While driving, do not recline the back-
sure to the cushion to ensure that the
rest too far (this applies to the
latch engages securely
passenger side especially), because
2
Cushion height
otherwise there is the danger of sliding
Pull the lever and apply weight to
underneath the safety belt during an
or remove weight from the seat as
accident, thereby negating the safety
required
belt's protection.<
Mechanical seat
Head restraints
47n
3 Backrest angle
Adjustments
Removal
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
Height: adjust by pulling or applying
> Pull the head restraint upward to the
remove weight from the backrest to
pressure.
stop.
reach the desired position
> Press the button (arrow) and remove
In order to move to the lowest
the head restraint.
positions, press button 1.<
Installation
To adjust the angle of the front head
> Press the button (arrow) and insert
restraints:
the head restraint into the guides.
Adjust by tilting the head restraint.
> Adjust the head restraint.
Head restraints reduce the risk of
injury to the cervical vertebra
during an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately at the height
of the ear.<
48nBMW sports seat*
Lumbar support*
Power seat*
With this seat, you can also adjust the
You can adjust the backrest's contour
1 Backward/forward adjustment
tilt angle and the thigh support:
for additional support in the curvature
2 Cushion height
of your spine's lumbar region.
1 Tilt angle upward:
3 Backrest angle
Pull the lever as often as necessary to
The upper hips and spinal column
The head restraint is adjusted manually.
reach the desired angle
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
2 Tilt angle downward:
Comply with the adjustment
Push the lever as often as necessary
> Press front/rear of switch:
instructions on page 46. Failure to
to reach the desired angle
Increase/decrease curvature.
do so could result in diminished
> Press the upper/lower end of the
3 Thigh support area:
personal safety.<
switch:
Pull the lever and adjust the position
Increase the upper/lower curvature.
of the cushion for thigh support as
desired
Power seat*
Seat and mirror memory*
49n
To select a stored setting
Convenience function:
1 The driver's door remains open after
unlocking or the ignition key is in
position 1.
2 Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3,
as desired.
The adjustment cycle is canceled
immediately if you press a seat
adjustment switch or one of the
memory buttons.
Security function:
BMW sports seat
You can store and recall three different
driver's seat and outside mirror posi-
1 The driver's door is closed and the
1 Tilt angle
tions.
ignition key is either removed or in
2 Backward/forward adjustment
position 0 or 2.
The adjustment setting for the lumbar
3 Cushion height
2 Maintain pressure on the desired
support is not saved in memory.<
memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the
4 Backrest angle
adjustment process is completed.
Adjust the head restraints (refer to
To store
If you press the MEMORY button acci-
page 47) and thigh support (refer to
1 Turn the key to ignition key position
page 48) manually.
dentally: press the button again; the
1 or 2.
indicator lamp goes out.
2 Adjust your seat and outside mirrors
Comply with the adjustment
to the desired position.
Do not select a memory position
instructions on page 46. Failure to
3 Press the MEMORY button: the indi-
do so could result in diminished
while the vehicle is moving. If you
cator lamp in the button lights up.
do so, there is a risk of accident from
personal safety.<
4 Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as
unexpected seat movement.<
desired. Indicator lamp goes out.
50nSeat and mirror memory*
Adjusting steering wheel
Your BMW center can adjust your
vehicle's systems in such a
manner that your personalized settings
are automatically set for the seat and
outside mirror positions when you
unlock the vehicle with your personal
remote control.<
When this setting is used, be sure
that the footwell behind the
driver's seat is clear before unlocking
the vehicle. If you fail to do so, any
persons or objects behind the seat
Passenger side exterior mirror
1
Push the locking lever downward.
could be injured or damaged by a rear-
tilt function
2
Adjust the steering wheel (fore/aft
ward movement of the seat.<
(automatic curb monitor*)
and up/down) to the desired position.
3
Pull the lever back in to clamp the
1 Move the mirror selector switch 1 to
steering wheel in the new position.
the "driver's mirror" position.
2 When the selector lever is placed in
Do not adjust the steering wheel
"Reverse," the passenger-side mirror
while the vehicle is moving. If you
tilts downward. This allows the driver
do so, there is a risk of accident from
to see the area directly adjacent to
unexpected movement.<
the vehicle during parking (curbs,
etc.).
You can deactivate this automatic
feature: set mirror-selector switch to
the "passenger mirror" position.
Mirrors
51n
You can also adjust the mirrors manu-
ally by pressing against the outer edges
of their lenses.
The mirror on the passenger's
side features a lens with a more
convex surface than the mirror installed
on the driver's side. When estimating
the distance between yourself and
other traffic, bear in mind that the
objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Estimating the
distance between you and the traffic
Exterior mirrors
Interior rearview mirror
behind you is therefore imprecise.<
1 Switch for 4-way adjustment
To reduce glare from vehicles behind
you when you are driving at night, tilt
2 Button for switching from one mirror
Electric defrosting
the mirror by turning the button.
to the other
Both mirrors are automatically
defrosted with the ignition key in
Lighted vanity mirrors*
position 2.
Fold down the sun visor and slide the
cover panel to the side as required.
The mirror lamps operate in ignition key
positions 1 and 2.
Sun visors
These can be folded down toward the
windshield or swiveled out against the
side windows.
52nMirrors
Car Memory, Key Memory
adjustments accordingly.
So that you can distinguish among the
different keys, colored decals are
supplied along with the keys.
What the system can do
Your authorized BMW center can
provide you with details on the capabili-
ties of the Car Memory and Key
Memory systems. A few examples
follow below:
Examples for Car Memory:
Interior rearview mirror with
How the system functions
> Various signals used as acknowl-
automatic dimming feature*
You have probably frequently wished
edgement when locking or unlocking
By responding to the effects of ambient
that you could configure individual
your vehicle.
light and the glare from following traffic,
functions of your vehicles to reflect your
> Deactivating/activating the Follow-
this mirror automatically dims through
own personal requirements. In engi-
Me-Home lamps function.
an infinitely-variable range.
neering your vehicle, BMW has
> Activating/deactivating daytime
included several user-defined func-
The mirror switches to its clear,
running lamps*.
tions in the vehicle's design. Your BMW
undimmed mode whenever the trans-
Examples for Key Memory:
center can make these settings for you
mission is placed in reverse gear
in accordance with your wishes.
> Automatically setting the driver's
(selector lever in "Reverse").
power seat.
There are settings related to the vehicle
For proper functioning of the mirror, be
> Locking your vehicle after starting off.
("Car Memory") and settings related to
sure that the two photocells are unob-
individuals ("Key Memory"). You can
When unlocking your vehicle, first
structed and clean. One of the photo-
have up to four different basic settings
unlock the driver's door, then the rest of
cells (arrow) is positioned in the mirror's
adjusted for four different persons. The
the vehicle.
glass, while the other is slightly offset
only requirement is that each person
on the opposite side of the mirror.
uses his or her own remote control key.
You will see this symbol through-
For an explanation of the electro-
When your vehicle is unlocked with the
out the Owner's Manual. It is to
chromic technology used in this mirror,
remote control, the vehicle recognizes
remind you at appropriate places of the
refer to page 176.
the individual user by means of a data
settings that are available to you.<
exchange with the key, and makes
Safety belts
53n
For your safety, please comply
with the following instructions for
wearing safety belts. If you do not, the
safety belts may not be able to provide
their maximum protection. The
following information also applies to
your passengers:
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a
passenger's lap.
Avoid twisting the belt while routing it
firmly across your hips and shoulder.
Drive with your safety belt on
Safety belt height adjustment
Do not allow the belt to rest against
Fasten your safety belt at the beginning
You can adjust the safety belts to fit
hard or fragile objects in your pockets.
of every trip.
your own physical dimensions by using
Do not route the belt across your neck,
the safety belt height adjustment.
To fasten:
or run it across sharp edges. Be sure
Make sure you hear the catch engage in
Slide the button downward or upward.
that the belt does not become caught
the belt buckle.
or jammed.
To release:
Be sure that the safety belt fits snugly
Press the red button in the buckle. Hold
against your body at all times. You
the belt and guide it back into its reel.
should avoid wearing bulky clothing
that prevents it from doing so. Pull the
The two rear safety belt buckles which
belt periodically to re-tension it across
are integrated in the rear seat are for
your shoulder. In the event of a frontal
passengers sitting on the left and right.
impact, a loose lap belt could slide over
The belt buckle with the word "CENTER"
your hips, leading to abdominal injury.
is intended exclusively for passengers
In addition, the safety belt's restraint
sitting in the middle.
effectiveness is reduced if the belt is
For care instructions, refer to page 144.
worn loosely.
Expectant mothers should always wear
their safety belts, taking care to posi-
54nSafety belts
tion the lap belt against the lower hips,
Child restraint systems*
where it will not exert pressure against
Never install a rear-facing child
the abdominal area.<
restraint system on the front
passenger seat. If you do so, the child
For child restraint system installation,
could be injured when the airbag is trig-
refer to page 59.
gered.
Children should always ride in the rear
If the safety belt system has been
and the restraint systems should be
subjected to the stresses involved
secured with the outer belts.
in an accident or otherwise damaged,
The center seat belt should only be
have the entire safety belt mechanism
used when it is necessary to secure
replaced by your BMW center,
three child restraint systems.
including the safety belt tensioner. In
Do not modify the child restraint system
addition, have your BMW center
in any way. If you do so, it will not
inspect the safety belt anchors. If a
provide your child with maximum
child restraint system was in the vehicle
protection.<
during an accident, consult the manu-
facturer's instructions regarding
replacement.<
Airbags
55n
Operational status
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster displays the opera-
tional status of the airbag
system from ignition key position 1 and
up.
System operational:
> The indicator lamp comes on briefly
then goes out.
System malfunction:
> The indicator lamp fails to come on.
1
Front airbags for driver and passenger
The side airbags in the rear
> The indicator lamp comes on briefly
2
Side impact Head Protection System
passenger area* of your vehicle
before going out and then lighting up
for driver and passenger (front)
may already have been deactivated
again.
3
Side airbags for driver and passenger
either at the time of manufacture or by a
If there is a system malfunction, there
(front and rear*)
BMW center. You may have them acti-
is a risk that the airbags will not be
vated if you desire to do so. Please
triggered within their normal response
Protective effect
contact your BMW center for additional
range, even if the level of impact would
The front airbags supplement the three-
information.<
normally have triggered them.
point safety belts by providing addi-
The illustration depicts schematically
Have your BMW center inspect and
tional protection for the front-seat occu-
the primary directions of vehicle impact
repair the system immediately.
pants, in the event of a severe frontal
collision in which the protection
that initiate airbag deployment.
The airbag indicator lamp also
afforded by the belts alone may no
The airbags will not be triggered in
comes on if the safety belt
longer be sufficient. The Head Protec-
the event of a minor accident, a
tensioners have been triggered.<
tion System and side airbags help
provide protection in the event of a colli-
vehicle roll-over, or collisions from the
rear.c
sion from the side. Each of the side
airbags is designed to help support the
occupant's upper body.