BMW 325xi Touring, Wagon (2002 year). Instruction — part 7
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.
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
101n
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof load
capacity, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the axle weights when
loading the rack. These weights are
listed under Technical Data on
page 142.
Make sure that the load is not too bulky,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first (on
the bottom). Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
tailgate.
Secure the roof luggage correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or
being lost during driving (danger to
following traffic).
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
acceleration and braking. Do not corner
at high speeds.
The roof-mounted luggage rack and the
roof load increase the aerodynamic
resistance: increased fuel consumption
and additional stress on the vehicle's
body are the result.
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.
Tire inflation pressure
Tire condition
107n
Information for your safety
aquaplaning, even at relatively
moderate speeds and with only small
The factory-approved radial tires are
amounts of water on the road.
matched to the vehicle and have been
selected to provide optimum safety and
Do not drive on a deflated (flat)
driving comfort.
tire. A flat tire greatly impairs
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
steering and braking response, and can
also driving comfort and - above all else
lead to complete loss of control over
- driving safety that depend on the
the vehicle.
condition of the tires and the mainte-
Avoid overloading the vehicle so that
nance of the specified tire inflation
the permitted load on the tires is not
pressure.
exceeded. Overloading leads to over-
heating and causes damage inside the
Incorrect tire inflation pressure is
Tire tread - tire damage
tires. The ultimate result can assume
a frequent cause of tire damage. It
Inspect your tires frequently for tread
the form of a sudden air loss.
also significantly influences the road-
wear, signs of damage and for foreign
Unusual vibrations encountered during
holding ability of your BMW. Be sure to
objects lodged in the tread. Check the
normal vehicle operation can indicate a
check the tire inflation pressure,
tread depth.
flat tire or some other vehicle malfunc-
including the space-saver spare tire or
Tread depth should not be allowed to
tion. The type of problem can be
the spare tire, on a regular basis, at
go below 0.12 in (3 mm), even though
caused by contact with curbs, etc. This
least twice a month and before every
the legally specified minimum tread
is also true for irregularities in the
extended journey, refer to page 24. If
depth is 0.063 in (1.6 mm). Tread wear
vehicle's handling characteristics, such
this is not done, incorrect tire pressures
indicators (arrow) are embedded in the
as a pronounced tendency to pull to the
can cause driving instability and tire
base of the tire's tread. Their locations
left or right. Should this occur, respond
damage, ultimately resulting in an
are indicated by the legend TWI - Tread
by immediately reducing your speed.
accident.<
Wear Indicator - at various points on
Proceed carefully to the nearest BMW
the tire's shoulder. When the tread
center or professional tire center, or
reaches a depth of 0.063 in (1.6 mm),
have the vehicle towed in to have it, its
these indicators appear to signal that
wheels and tires inspected.
the tires have worn to the minimum
legal level. Below 0.12 in (3 mm) tread
depth, there is an increased risk of
108nTire condition
Tire replacement
Tire damage (up to and including
To maintain good handling and vehicle
Traction
sudden and complete air loss) can
response, use only tires of a single
The traction grades, from highest to
endanger the lives of both the vehicle
tread configuration from a single manu-
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
occupants and other road users.<
facturer.
Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured
DOT Quality Grades
under controlled conditions on speci-
Tread wear
fied government test surfaces of
Traction AA A B C
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
Temperature A B C
may have poor traction performance.
All passenger vehicle tires must
The traction grade assigned to
conform to Federal Safety
this tire is based on straight-
Requirements in addition to these
ahead braking traction tests, and does
grades.<
not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
Tread wear
teristics.<
The tread wear grade is a comparative
Temperature
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
The temperature grades are A (the
tions on a specified government test
highest), B, and C, representing the
course.
tire's resistance to the generation of
For example, a tire graded 150 would
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
wear one and one-half (1 g) times as
when tested under controlled condi-
well on the government course as a tire
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
graded 100. The relative performance
test wheel.
of tires depends upon the actual condi-
Sustained high temperature can cause
tions of their use, however, and may
the material of the tire to degenerate
depart significantly from the norm due
and reduce tire life, and excessive
to variations in driving habits, service
temperature can lead to sudden tire
practices and differences in road char-
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
acteristics and climate.
level of performance which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
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