User manual BMW SERIE 3 SEDAN 2005

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 256 - © 03/05 BMW AG 325i 330i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. [. . . ] To switch on and off, press the button briefly. Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, the luggage compartment lamp and the courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically. The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors. To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about 15 minutes after radio readiness is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 37. < Switching interior lamps on and off manually Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button briefly. To switch off the lamp permanently, hold the button for the front interior lamp pressed for about 3 seconds. 01 41 0 159 256 - © 03/05 BMW AG Controlling the climate for pleasant driving At a glance Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner or an automatic climate control system. 1 2 Air conditioner Automatic climate control* Air vents 3 4 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows Air to the upper body area. The knurled wheels open and close the air supply continuously. The levers alter the direction of the airflow. For further details of draft-free ventilation refer to page 74. Air to the footwell Mobility Reference 5 69 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 256 - © 03/05 BMW AG Driving tips Controls Controlling the climate for pleasant driving Air conditioner 1 2 3 Air distribution Recirculated-air mode Air flow rate 4 5 6 Cooling function Temperature Rear window defroster Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area or to the footwell . Intermediate settings are possible. Switching the system on/off Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0. Blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off. To switch on the air conditioner, set the desired air flow rate. Recirculated-air mode If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollutants, shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. You can also activate/deactivate the recirculated-air mode by means of a button* in the steering wheel, refer to page 11. If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods, as otherwise the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate. < Switching cooling function on/off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required, according to the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. Rear window defroster When the rear window defroster is switched on, the LED comes on. The defroster switches off automatically after a certain time. Temperature To increase the temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards red. To cool the air, turn the rotary switch counterclockwise towards blue. Air flow rate Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be. 70 Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ] 133 Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 256 - © 03/05 BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 256 - © 03/05 BMW AG Reference This chapter contains technical data and an index which will help you find information the most quickly. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 256 - © 03/05 BMW AG Technical data Technical data Engine data 325i Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed cu in/cmµ hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm 182. 8/2, 996 6 215 6, 250 185/251 2, 750 330i 182. 8/2, 996 6 255 6, 600 220298 2, 750 Dimensions All dimensions given in inches/mm. [. . . ]