BMW 325i Sedan (2006 year). Instruction

Replacing components

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1 Brake lamp
2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
3 Turn signal
4 Backup lamp
5 Tail lamp
6 Brake lamp

Fender-mounted lamps

Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the
luggage compartment or release the turn-
lock fastener by turning it counterclockwise
and remove the cover.

Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and pull out.

Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.

Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.

Reattach the cover in the luggage compart-
ment.

Lamps in the luggage compartment lid

Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
luggage compartment lid using a screw-
driver and remove the trim.

Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.

Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.

Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.

Reattach the trim of the luggage compart-
ment lid.

License plate lamp

5 watt bulb, C 5 W

Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
right in the flap of the lamp housing.

Take out the lamp towards the left and
change the bulb.

Insert the lamp.

Center brake lamp

This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In the event of a malfunction, please contact
your BMW Center or a workshop that works

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according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.

Changing wheels

Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as
standard. This removes the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-Flat Tires, page

116

When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is
available. Your BMW Center will be glad to
advise you. Refer also to New wheels and tires,
page

116

The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your

BMW Center.

Jack mounting points

The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.

Vehicle battery

Battery care

The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.

Charging the battery

Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page

132

Disposal

Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW Center or hand them in to a recy-

cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
secure the battery against tipping over during
transport.

Power failure

After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require ini-
tialization. Individual settings may likewise have
been lost and will have to be reprogrammed:

Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page

Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.

Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page

Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page

Fuses

Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-

stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.

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Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency calling*

Conditions for an emergency call:

Full preparation package mobile phone

BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling
BMW Assist, refer to separate Owner's
Manual.

Radio readiness is on.

The car phone is logged on to a mobile tele-
phone network.

The emergency call system is operable.

If your subscription contract with BMW Assist
expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a
BMW Center without having to schedule an
appointment at a workshop. Once the car
phone has been deactivated, emergency calls
are not possible. The car phone can be reacti-
vated by a BMW Center after signing a new
contract.

Initiating an emergency call

Briefly press the cover flap to open.

Press the button for at least 2 seconds.

The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the
voice connection to the BMW Assist response
center has been established, the LED flashes.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the
vehicle until the connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a
detailed description of the situation.

If the current location of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW
Assist response center.
If the LED is flashing but the emergency
response center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. The
emergency response center may still be able to
hear you, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is
automatically initiated immediately after a
severe accident. The automatic emergency call
is not affected by the button being pressed.

For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable

conditions.

Roadside Assistance

The BMW Group's Roadside Assistance ser-
vice is there to assist you around the clock in
the event of a breakdown, including on week-
ends and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the
Contact brochure.

First aid pouch*

The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand
side of the luggage compartment in a storage
area.

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Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-
ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.

Warning triangle*

The warning triangle is located on the left-hand
side of the luggage compartment. Press the tab
to take it out.

Jump starting

If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be started by connecting two
jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.

Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-

dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries.

Preparation

Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.

Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.

Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.

There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise

there is a danger of shorting.

Connecting jumper cables

Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could

cause injury occur at the battery.

Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine
compartment overview on page

119

. The cap is

marked with +.

Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.

Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi-
cle providing assistance.

Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.

Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.

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Your BMW has a special nut as body ground
or negative pole.

Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.

Starting the engine

Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.

Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.

Let the engines run for a few minutes.

Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.

If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.

Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.

Tow-starting, towing away

Observe the applicable laws and regula-
tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-

cles.

Do not transport any occupants other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being

towed.

Using a tow fitting

The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
It is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath
the cover on the right-hand side of the luggage
compartment, refer to page

125

Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the

tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.

Access to screw thread

Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.

Front

Rear

Being towed

Check that the car is radio-ready and that
the electric steering wheel lock is not

engaged, otherwise the car would not be steer-
able. If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The
electric steering wheel lock cannot be disen-

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gaged and the car is not steerable. Jump start-
ing, refer to page

132

Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.

Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in idle position.

Automatic transmission

Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page

Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of

90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.

Sequential manual gearbox SMG

With the ignition switched on, engage selector
lever position N, and then switch the ignition
back off.

Towing with a tow bar

The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may

be impossible to maintain control.

The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:

Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.

The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.

Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle

could result in damage.

Towing with a tow rope

When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.

To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when

towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.

Towing with a tow truck

323i*, 325i, 330i

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-

age may result.

325xi, 330xi

Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the

wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.

Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.

Tow-starting

If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.

The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis-

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engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump
starting, refer to page

132

Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi-

cles with a catalytic converter with the engine
cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to
page

132

Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page

Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see
below.

Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi-
ately depress the clutch completely again.

Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.

Have the vehicle checked.

Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG:

Have the vehicle tow-started with the selec-
tor lever in position N.

Select sequential mode. The correct gear is
automatically engaged.

325xi, 330xi: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being

tow-started, page

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Indicator and warning lamps

Indicator and warning lamps appear in indicator
area

1 and display 2. See the table for informa-

tion on causes and how to react. Note whether a
lamp comes on alone or in combination with
another. Some lamps can light up in different
colors. Corresponding distinctions are made in
the text.

Cause

What to do

Turn signals

High beams/headlamp flasher
switched on

Fog lamps switched on

Fasten safety belts

Fasten your safety belt, refer also to
page

Indication in US models
Handbrake engaged

Release the handbrake.

Indication in Canadian models
Handbrake engaged

Release the handbrake.

Risk of icy roads

Drive cautiously, refer also to page

Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Remaining operating range is no more
than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page

Engine refuses to start

Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, refer to page

Ignition switched on and driver's door
open

Switch off the ignition, refer to page

or close the driver's door.

Lights still switched on

Door open

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Engine compartment lid open

Luggage compartment lid open

Window washer fluid level too low

Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
refer to page

Lights up in red:

Service is due

Schedule a service appointment
Check service requirements, refer to
page

Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed

Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with convenient access, not
detected

The engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.

Battery in remote control discharged

Use the remote control for a longer jour-
ney or, in cars with convenient access,
replace the battery.

Lights up in red:

Driver's and/or front passenger's air-
bags malfunctioning

Have the system checked immediately.

Lights up in yellow:

Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
for rear-seat passengers malfunction-
ing

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failed

Have the system checked immediately.

Active steering defective

You can continue your journey.
Steering characteristics are modified
and steering wheel could be off-center.
Steer carefully.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Lights up:

Emergency call system has failed or is
malfunctioning

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Cause

What to do

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Lights up in red:

Engine malfunction

Stop the car and switch off the engine.
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW Center.

Lights up in yellow:

Full engine power is no longer available You can continue your journey, but

moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the engine checked as
soon as possible.

Indication in US models:

Indicator lamp

1 flashes:

Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in damage
to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.

Indicator lamp

1 comes on:

Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions

Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.

Indication in Canadian models:
Indicator lamp

1 flashes:

Engine malfunction under high load.
High load on the engine will result in
damage to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.

Indicator lamp

1 comes on:

Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions

Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.

Lights up in red:

Engine overheating

Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Do not open the engine compartment
lid, otherwise there would be a risk of
injury by scalding. Contact your BMW
Center.

Lights up in yellow:

Engine too hot

Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.

Cause

What to do

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Lights up in red:

Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction

Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.

Lights up in yellow:

Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected

Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in US models
Handbrake engaged

Indication in Canadian models
Handbrake engaged

Indication in US models
Lights up in red:

Brake fluid level too low

Brake-pedal travel may be considerably
longer. You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system checked
immediately.

Lights up in yellow:

Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released.

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in Canadian models

Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low

Brake-pedal travel may be considerably
longer. You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system checked
immediately.

Lights up in yellow:

Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released.

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in US models

Brake pads worn

Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.

Indication in Canadian models

Brake pads worn

Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.

Cause

What to do

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Indication in US models

Vehicle electronics failed

You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW Center.

Indication

in Canadian models

Vehicle electronics failed

You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW Center.

Indication

in Canadian models

Vehicle electronics failed

You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW Center.

Lights up in red:

Have the system in question checked
without delay.

Starter failed or

The engine cannot be restarted.

ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake is
depressed or

lighting system failed. Low beams/
tail lamps and brake lamps still
operational. All other lamps failed

Depress the brake to restart the engine.

Lights up in yellow:

Control of the brake lamps failed or

fuel supply malfunctioning, or

trailer lamps malfunctioning

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system in question
checked without delay.

Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con-
trolling drive and braking forces, refer
also to page

Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti-
vated, refer also to page

Dynamic Stability Control DSC and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti-
vated, refer also to page

Driving stability limited during accelera-
tion and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.

Cause

What to do

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Suspension control system failed, refer
also to page

Driving stability limited during accelera-
tion and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.

xDrive has failed, refer also to page

You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
driving on rough tracks, full-throttle
operation and use of the transmission's
kick-down mode. Have the system
checked immediately.

xDrive and DSC have failed, refer also
to page

Indication in US models

The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor, have failed, refer also to page

You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked immediately.

Indication

in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor, have failed, refer also to page

You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked immediately.

Indication

in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor, have failed, refer also to page

You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked immediately.

Indication in US models

The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page

You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
braking with full force, driving on rough
tracks, and depressing the accelerator
pedal to full throttle or kick-down posi-
tion. Have the system checked immedi-
ately.

Cause

What to do

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Indication

in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page

Indication

in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page

Light up in yellow and red:

Tire is deflated

Carefully bring the car to a stop. Comply
with the additional information starting
on page

Flat Tire Monitor not initialized

Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page

Light up in yellow:

Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated

Have the system checked.

Lights up in red:

Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of
gears, possibly with reduced accel-
eration.
Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.

Lights up in yellow:

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or

Overriding selector lever lock, refer to
page

brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brake

To engage a gear while the vehicle is at
a standstill, always step on the brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, move the
selector lever to position P and switch
off the engine.

Cause

What to do

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Lights up in red:

Transmission overheating

Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the system checked if the situa-
tion reoccurs.

Lights up in yellow:

Transmission too hot

Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate your
speed and exercise due caution.

Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling

Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched off

Engage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition, refer
to page

Lights up in red:

Electric steering wheel lock malfunc-
tioning

The engine can no longer be started. If
applicable, do not switch off the engine.
Contact your BMW Center.

Lights up in yellow:

Electric steering wheel lock jammed

Move the steering wheel before starting
the engine.

Anti-trapping mechanism of the power
windows malfunctioning

Have the system checked.

Anti-trapping mechanism of the elec-
tric glass sunroof malfunctioning

Have the system checked.

Cruise control deactivated:

Driving stability control systems are
active or

handbrake is applied or

the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or

engaged gear not suitable for the
speed being driven

Cruise control system failed

You can continue your journey. Have
the system checked.

Engine speed too low

Select a lower gear if the driving situa-
tion permits you to do so.

Cause

What to do

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