2005 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual

2005 BMW 3 Series owners manual
Year:
2005
Make:
BMW
Model:
3 Series
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
2.43 MB

Table of Contents

Notes
4
About this Owner's Manual
4
Additional sources of information
4
Symbols used
4
Your individual vehicle
5
Status at time of printing
5
For your own safety
5
Service and warranty
7
Reporting safety defects
7
Contents
8
Cockpit
14
Cockpit
14
Instrument cluster
16
Indicator and warning lamps
18
Buttons in steering wheel
22
Hazard warning triangle
23
First-aid kit
23
Refueling
24
Fuel specifications
25
Tire inflation pressure
25
Opening and closing
30
Keys
30
Central locking system
30
Opening and closing – via the remote control
31
Opening and closing – via the door lock
34
Opening and closing – from the inside
35
Tailgate
35
Rear window
36
Cargo area
37
Alarm system
38
Electric power windows
40
Glass sunroof, electric
41
To adjust
44
Safe seating position
44
Seats
45
Manual seat adjustment
45
Power seat adjustment
47
Lumbar support
47
Head restraints
48
Safety belts
48
Seat and mirror memory
50
Seat heating
51
Steering wheel
52
Mirrors
52
Passenger safety systems
54
Airbags
54
Transporting children safely
57
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
61
Driving
63
Ignition lock
63
Starting the engine
63
Switching off the engine
65
Parking brake
65
Manual transmission
66
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
67
Automatic transmission
71
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher
74
Washer/wiper system/
75
Cruise control
77
Everything under control
79
Odometer
79
Tachometer
79
Energy control
79
Fuel gauge
80
Engine coolant temperature gauge
80
Service interval display
81
Check Control
81
Clock
82
Computer
83
Technology for safety and driving convenience
85
Park Distance Control (PDC)
85
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
86
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) – 325xi
88
Hill Descent Control (
90
Flat Tire Monitor
91
Brake force display
92
Lamps
93
Parking lamps/Low beams
93
Instrument lighting
94
High beams/Standing lamps
94
Fog lamps
95
Interior lamps
95
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving
96
Air conditioning
96
Automatic climate control
100
Interior conveniences
105
Premium sound system
105
Glove compartment
105
Storage compartments
106
Cellular phone
107
Ashtray, front
108
Ashtray, rear
108
Socket
109
Loading and transporting
110
Ski bag
110
Cargo area
111
Cargo loading
113
Roof-mounted luggage rack
116
Special operating instructions
120
Break-in procedures
120
General driving notes
121
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
121
Brake system
122
Wheels and tires
124
Tire inflation pressure
124
Tire condition
124
Tire replacement
125
Wheel and tire combinations
127
Winter tires
127
In the engine compartment
129
Hood
129
Engine compartment essentials
130
Washer fluids
132
Engine oil
132
Coolant
134
Brake fluid
135
Maintenance
136
The BMW Maintenance System
136
Laws and regulations
138
California Proposition 65 warning
138
OBD interface socket
138
Replacement procedures
142
Onboard tool kit
142
Windshield wiper blades
142
Lamps and bulbs
143
Changing a wheel
147
Run Flat tires
150
Battery
151
Fuses
151
Giving and receiving assistance
152
Receiving assistance
152
Jump-starting
153
Towing the vehicle
154
Engine data
160
Engine data
160
Dimensions
161
Weights
162
Capacities
163
Everything from A to Z
166

FAQ about the 2005 BMW 3 Series Manual

What contains the 2005 3 Series manual?

The BMW 3 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 3 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements.

Where to download the 2005 BMW 3 Series Owners Manual?

The BMW 3 Series owner manual for the 2005 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the BMW 3 Series year 2005 free?

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The BMW 3 Series (2005) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2005 is available in English.

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