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BMW 325xi Wagon (2001 year). Instruction - part 6

70nWasher/Wiper system

Rear window defroster

7 Rear window wiper

Cleaning headlamps*

Rear window wiper in intermittent

If the headlamps are on, they will also

mode. When reverse gear is engaged,

be cleaned every fifth time you activate

continuous operation is switched on

cleaning windshield.

automatically

Do not use the washers if there is

You can also program the interval:

any danger that the fluid will freeze

> Switch briefly from position 0 to

on the windshield. If you do so, your

position 7.

vision could be obscured. Use an anti-

> The time until reactivation (from

freeze agent. Refer to page 134.

position 0 to 7) is the programmed

Do not use the washers when the reser-

interval (max. 30 seconds).

voir is empty. If you do so, the washer

pump could be damaged.<

The illustration shows the button set-up

8 Cleaning rear window

for vehicles equipped with automatic

Washer fluid sprayed on the rear

Windshield washer jets

climate control. For other layouts, refer

window.

The windshield washer jets are heated

to page 90.

Refer to page 152 for changing the

automatically* when the ignition key is

wiper blades.

in position 2.

To activate

> Press the button once: as long as the

indicator lamp remains on, the rear

window defroster continues at high

output (rapid thaw).

> Press button twice: the rear window

defroster operates continuously.

To deactivate

If the indicator lamp is still on, press the

button.

Cruise control*

71n

To store and maintain speed or

To decelerate

to accelerate

Press button 3 briefly:

Press button 2 briefly:

If you are already driving with active

The system registers and maintains the

cruise control, the speed is decreased

current vehicle speed. Every time you

by approx. 0.6 mph (1 km/h) every time

briefly touch the button, the speed

you briefly touch the lever.

increases by 0.6 mph (1 km/h).

Press and hold button 3:

Press and hold button 2:

With the cruise control active, the

The vehicle accelerates without pres-

system automatically reduces the

sure on the accelerator pedal. When

throttle opening to slow the vehicle.

you release the button, the system

When you release the button, the

registers and maintains the current

system registers and maintains the

The vehicle can store and automatically

speed.

current speed.

maintain any desired vehicle speed

above approx. 20 mph (30 km/h) that

If, on a downhill gradient, the

you input.

engine braking effect is not suffi-

cient, the controlled speed can be

Do not use the cruise control on

exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill

winding roads, when high traffic

grades if the engine output is

density prevents driving at a constant

insufficient.<

speed, when the road surface is slick

(snow, rain, ice), or when the road

surface is loose (rocks, sand).<

To activate the system

From ignition key position 2:

Press button 1. The indicator lamp in

the instrument cluster comes on. You

can now use the cruise control.

Odometer

Tachometer

Energy Control

73n

1 Odometer

Avoid engine speeds in the red warning

Indicates current fuel consumption in

You can activate the displays shown in

zone of the gauge.

mpg (in liters per 100 km on Canadian

the illustration with the ignition key in

To protect the engine, the engine-

vehicles). You can check your current

position 0 by pressing the button in the

management system automatically

driving style to see whether it is condu-

instrument cluster (arrow).

interrupts the fuel supply in this range;

cive to economy and minimum exhaust

emissions.

the resulting effect resembles that

2 Trip odometer

associated with a sudden loss of

When the vehicle is stationary, the

To reset the trip odometer to zero,

power.

display goes to "Maximum" (zero on

press the button (arrow) with the igni-

Canadian models).

tion key in position 1 and up.

74nFuel gauge

Coolant temperature gauge Service Interval Display

When you switch on the ignition, the

Blue

Remaining distance for service

indicator lamp lights up briefly as a

The engine is still cold. Drive at

The displays shown in the illustration

function check.

moderate engine and vehicle speeds.

appear for a few seconds when the

Once the indicator lamp stays on

ignition key is in position 1 or after the

continuously, there are still approx.

Red

engine is started.

2 gallons (8 liters) of fuel left in the fuel

When you switch on the ignition, the

The next service due appears with the

tank.

warning lamp comes on briefly as a

message OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION,

For fuel tank capacity, refer to page 187.

function check.

together with the remaining distance

before scheduled service.

If the tilt of the vehicle varies (extended

If the lamp comes on while operating

The computer bases its calculations

driving in mountainous areas, for

the vehicle, the engine has over-

of the remaining distance on the rate of

example), there may be slight fluctua-

heated. Switch the engine off immedi-

fuel consumption in the period immedi-

tions of the needle.

ately and allow it to cool down.

ately preceding your data request.

Please refuel early, since driving

Between the blue and red zones

A flashing display and a "-" in front of

to the last drop of fuel can result

the number indicate that service is past

Normal operating range. It is not

in damage to the engine and/or cata-

due by the number of kilometers/miles

unusual for the needle to rise as far as

lytic converter.<

displayed. Please contact your BMW

the edge of the red zone in response

center for an appointment.

to high outside temperatures or

severe operating conditions. Checking

coolant level: refer to page 137.

Check Control

Clock

75n

If you wish to have a permanent time

display, you can make this adjustment

in the radio display (refer to the Radio

Owner's Manual).

You can adjust the clock and the time

display in the car radio as follows.

Graphic display

Adjustments

The following information and/or condi-

From ignition key position 1

tions are indicated using symbols,

To set ahead: turn the right button to

starting with the ignition key position 2,

the right.

until the condition has been corrected:

To set back: turn the right button to the

1 Inspect the low-beam and high-beam

left.

headlamps, as well as the side lamps

The adjustment speed will increase the

2 Door open

longer you continue to hold the button

3 Tailgate open

turned to the left.

4 Check brake and brake lamps

To change the display mode: press the

knob briefly.

When you open the driver's door after

Every time you press the knob, the

stopping with the lights still on, a

clock display alternates between the

warning signal sounds for LIGHTS ON.

12-hour or 24-hour mode.

In ignition key position 0:

The time is displayed for a few seconds

after you press the left button (refer to

"Odometer" on page 73).

76nComputer*

Ice warning

If the outside temperature drops to

approx. +37.5 7 (+3 6), the computer

automatically switches to the outside

temperature display. In addition, a

signal sounds as a warning and the

display flashes for a brief period.

The warning is repeated whenever the

temperature climbs to at least +43 7

(+6 6) following the last warning, and

then drops back to +37.5 7 (+3 6).

Mode selection

Outside temperature

The ice warning does not alter the

In ignition key positions 1 and 2, you

You can change the units of measure-

fact that surface ice can form at

can call up information from the

ment (6/7) for the outside tempera-

temperatures above +37.5 7 (+3 6),

computer using the button in the turn

ture display by pressing the right-hand

on bridges or shaded road surfaces, for

signal lever. By pressing the button

reset button in the instrument cluster

instance.<

briefly in the direction of the steering

when the temperature display is active.

column, you can call up a new function

for display.

The displays appear in the following

order:

Time, outside temperature, average fuel

consumption, cruising range, average

vehicle speed.

Starting with ignition key position 1, the

last active setting is displayed.

Computer*

77n

Average fuel consumption

Range

Average speed

If you continue to hold the button on the

The computer bases its calculations of

If you continue to hold the button on the

turn signal lever, the average fuel

the cruising range on the previous

turn signal lever, the average speed last

consumption last displayed is recalcu-

driving style and the amount of fuel

displayed is recalculated from that

lated from that point.

remaining.

point.

Any time spent when the vehicle is

stationary and the engine is shut off is

ignored for the calculation.

78n

Park Distance Control (PDC)*

The concept

Acoustical signals

The PDC does not remove the

driver's personal responsibility for

The PDC assists you when you are

The distance to the nearest object is

evaluating the distance between the

parking. A signal warns you of the real

indicated by a tone sounding at various

vehicle and any obstacles. Even when

distance to an obstacle. To do this, four

intervals. As the distance between

sensors are involved, there is a blind

ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper

vehicle and object decreases, the inter-

spot in which objects cannot be

measure the distance to the nearest

vals between the tones become shorter.

detected. This applies especially in

object. The range for the sensors at the

If the distance between the vehicle and

those cases where the system

two rear corners ends approx. 2 ft

a detected object is less than 1ft

approaches the physical limits of ultra-

(60 cm) from the bumper. The range for

(30 cm), then a continuous tone will go

sonic measurement, as occurs with tow

the two center sensors is approx. 4.9 ft

off.

bars and trailer couplings, and in the

(1.50 meters) wide.

The warning signal is canceled after

vicinity of thin and painted objects.

The system starts to operate automati-

approx. three seconds if the distance to

Certain sources of sound, such as a

cally about one second after you select

the obstacle remains constant during

loud radio, could drown the PDC signal

"Reverse" with the ignition key in posi-

this time (if you are moving parallel to

tone.<

tion 2. PDC is deactivated when you shift

a wall, for instance).

back out of reverse.

System malfunctions will be indicated

Keep the sensors clean and free

by a continuous high-pitched tone

of ice or snow in order to ensure

when the system is activated the first

that they continue to operate effec-

time. Please refer the problem to your

tively.

BMW center.

Do not apply high-pressure spray to the

sensors for a prolonged period of time.

Maintain a distance of more than 4 in

(10 cm).<

ASC+T

79n

The concept

Indicator lamp

This systems enhances driving stability

The indicator lamp in the instru-

and traction, especially when you are

ment cluster goes out shortly

just starting off, accelerating or in

after you switch on the ignition.

curves.

Refer to pages 21 and 22.

ASC+T recognizes the danger present

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

If the indicator lamp fails to go out after

applying the brakes to the rear wheels.

the engine is started, or if it comes on

ASC+T is available as soon as the

during normal driving and stays on:

engine starts up.

There is a system malfunction or the

Deactivate the ASC+T

system was deactivated with the

Press the button; the indicator lamp

button. Consequently, interventions to

comes on and stays on.

increase driving stability (as described

in the preceding column) are not avail-

The illustration shows the arrangement

able. You can still drive the vehicle

of the buttons if the vehicle is fully

perfectly well without ASC+T.

equipped. This may vary, depending on

Please consult your BMW center in the

the equipment actually installed.

event of a fault, refer to pages 21

In the following rare situations, it may

and 22.

be effective to deactivate the ASC+T

for a brief period:

> When rocking the vehicle or starting

off in deep snow or on loose

surfaces.

> When driving with snow chains.

Refer also to page 121.

To maintain vehicle stability,

always drive with the ASC+T

activated whenever possible.<

80nASC+T

Reactivate the ASC+T

Press the button again; the indicator

lamp goes out.

The laws of physics cannot be

repealed, even with ASC+T. It will

always be the driver's responsibility to

drive in a manner that matches road

conditions. This is why you should not

use the additional safety margin the

system provides as an excuse to take

risks.<

For additional informations concerning

ASC+T, please refer to "Advanced

Technology" on page 173.

DSC* - BMW 325i

81n

The concept

Indicator lamp

DSC helps maintain vehicle stability,

The indicator lamp in the instru-

even in critical driving situations.

ment cluster goes out shortly

after you switch on the ignition.

The system optimizes vehicle stability

Refer to pages 21 and 22.

during acceleration and when starting

from a full stop, as well as optimizing

Indicator lamp flashes:

traction. In addition, the system recog-

DSC is active and governs the drive

nizes unstable vehicle conditions

force and braking force.

(understeering or oversteering, for

The indicator lamp lights up continu-

example) and helps hold the vehicle on

ously:

a sure course by intervening via the

The DSC has been turned off via the

engine and by braking intervention at

switch; ADB is ready to use.

Deactivate DSC/activate ADB

the individual wheels.

ADB intervention is not indicated.

Press the DSC button briefly, the indi-

The DSC is operational every time you

The indicator lamp and the

cator lamp lights up continuously.

start the engine. DSC contains the

brake warning lamp lights up

functions of ADB and CBC, refer to

The DSC has been switched off; ADB is

continuously:

page 117.

operational.

The DSC, ADB and DBC have

The ADB (Automatic Differential

been switched off via the button

In the following exceptional circum-

Braking) copies the function of conven-

or are defective.

stances, it may be effective to deacti-

tional differential and transverse lock

vate the ADB for a short period:

Indicator and warning lamps for

through brake intervention, and

Canadian models.

> When rocking the vehicle or starting

increases traction whenever conditions

off in deep snow or on loose

merit, e. g. when driving on snow-

surfaces.

covered roads.

> When driving on snow-covered

If the DSC is switched off the ADB will

grades, in deep snow, or on a snow-

still be in ready mode.

You can continue to drive the vehicle

covered surface that has been

normally, but without DSC. Please

packed down from being driven on.

consult your BMW center in the event

> When driving with snow chains.

of a malfunction, refer to pages 21

Refer also to page 121.

and 22.

The gain in traction is achieved by a

reduction in stabilizing intervention.

82nDSC* - BMW 325i

Deactivate DSC and ADB

Reactivate DSC and ADB

Hold the DSC switch down for at least

Press the button again; the indicator

3 seconds. The indicator and the yellow

lamp or the indicator lamps will go out.

brake warning lamps will remain on the

entire time.

The laws of physics cannot be

repealed, even with DSC. It will

In this case, no interventions to

always be the driver's responsibility to

increase stability and traction for engine

drive in a manner that matches road

and brakes are carried out.

conditions. We therefore urge you to

avoid using the additional safety margin

To maintain vehicle stability,

of the system as an excuse for taking

always drive with the DSC on

risks.

whenever possible.<

Whenever the ADB is activated, the

DSC is switched off and will not

perform any stabilizing intervention.

Do not make any modifications to the

DSC system. Allow only authorized

technicians to perform service proce-

dures on the DSC.<

For additional information concerning

DSC, please refer to the chapter

"Advanced technology" on page 173.

DSC - BMW 325xi

83n

The concept

If the indicator lamp flashes:

DSC controls the drive and braking

DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in

forces.

critical driving situations.

The indicator lamp stays lit:

The system enhances vehicle stability

DSC is switched off via the switch;

during acceleration and when starting

ADB-X is operational.

up from a full stop, and optimizes trac-

ADB-X intervention not indicated.

tion as well. In addition, it recognizes

unstable vehicle conditions, such as

If the indicator lamp does not go

understeering or oversteering, and, as

out after repeatedly pressing the

far as is possible within the laws of

DSC switch, then the DSC and the

physics, helps keep the vehicle on a

ADB-X are defective, and the interven-

steady course by reducing the engine

tion described to the right is then no

Deactivate the DSC

output and brake applications to the

individual wheels.

longer available.<

Press the DSC button; the indicator

lamp comes on and stays on.

The DSC is operational every time you

The vehicle will remain completely

start the engine. DSC contains ADB-X

The DSC has been switched off and the

operational, however, without DSC. In

und DBC, refer to page 118.

ADB-X is designed for maximum

the event of a fault, please see your

output.

The ADB-X (Automatic Differential

BMW center. Refer to pages 21, 22.

Braking) replaces the function of

In the following exceptional circum-

conventional differential and transverse

stances, it may be effective to deacti-

lock through brake intervention, and

vate the DSC for a short period:

increases traction whenever conditions

> When rocking the vehicle or starting

merit, e. g. when driving on snow-

off in deep snow or on loose

covered streets.

surfaces.

> When driving with snow chains. Refer

Indicator lamp

also to page 121.

The indicator lamp on the instru-

ment cluster will go out shortly

To maintain vehicle stability,

after the ignition has been

always drive with the DSC on

started. Refer to pages 21, 22.

whenever possible.<

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