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  BMW 325 i 2006 Features  
   
Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 215-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
Electronic throttle control
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Comfort Stop, Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components (brake caliper, brake shield)
Double-pivot type front suspension with dual forged-aluminum lower arms
5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control
Exterior
16 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 156) light-alloy wheels, 205/55R-16 run-flat1 all-season tires
Flat Tire Warning Indicator
Halogen high- and low-beam headlights
Halogen free-form front foglights
Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
Interior seating
8-way adjustable front seats (includes 2-way headrests)
Leatherette upholstery
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with audio and accessory phone4 controls
Front seatback storage nets
Burl Walnut Wood trim
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP36 player audio system with 10 speakers (including 2 subwoofers), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna; displays MP3 song title and artist
Auxiliary audio input for portable music players
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
Instrumentation and Controls
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicator
On-board computer with Check Control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator, distance to next service appointment and oil change, front/rear brake pad and brake fluid status, state emissions inspection due date, and other detailed information like spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information such as travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more.
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, maximum air conditioning, heat at rest, more powerful fan, and recall of individual user settings
2-way power glass moonroof with one-touch operation, sliding interior sunshade, and wind deflector
Front-seat center armrest with climate-controlled storage compartment
Front passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)
Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Power front and rear windows with one-touch up/down operation
Dynamic Cruise Control
BMW Ambiance Lighting front and rear
Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors
Ground-illuminating lights in door handles
Locking glovebox
Electric interior trunk release
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system and Universal garage-door opener
Safety and Security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Adaptive Brake Lights
MRS5 centralized safety control system
Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with smart dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment and sensor to help prevent unnecessary passenger's airbag deployment
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
Automatic safety belt pretensioners at front and rear outboard seating positions
Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
Coded Driveaway Protection
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors
Fiber-optics-based MOST-BUS architecture for safety systems
BMW Maintenance Program
Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined by the Service Interval Indicator for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Full Maintenance Program includes items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds BMW specifications. This includes items such as brake pads, brake rotors and wiper blades that are not covered by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Any adjustments required due to normal operating conditions are also included. For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Information booklet that came with your new BMW, or see your authorized BMW center for details.
 
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