question on the trunk

tumorim · 03-28-2006, 08:37 PM

I got my 2006 325xi (with premium and cold weather package) two weeks ago, but have not really examined every part of it. The manual says there are things like "tool box", "first aid kits", "emergence triangle" in the trunk, but the only thing I found in the trunk is the tool box. Is this normal for everybody here? Or should I contact dealer and ask for these things? Also I found that there is a small plastic cover (about 8 inch X 3 inch) in the left side of the trunk. I can easily take it out and see some metal parts underneath. What exactly is that? A place to hold CD changer? Thanks in advance.

dom1 · 03-28-2006, 08:40 PM

Those things are available in other countries. We only get the tool box. You can ask your dealer for them, but they'll want your money to get them for you.

KL2DC · 03-28-2006, 08:40 PM

tumorim...congrats on your new e90. EU requires those three items to be in place in all cars i.e. tool kit, first aid box and emergency triangle...but US spec cars come only with the tool kit. FYI euro delivery cars come with all 3 items which are removed upon arrival back in the US. That's why you always hear ED guys remove the first aid kit and triangle before dropping off the cars at EH Harms...If you are intrested the items are about $25 bucks each on ebay or at your parts dept...

The small compartment to your left is where your CD changer would reside...if so equipped.

tumorim · 03-28-2006, 08:45 PM

Thanks so much for the answer.

Chesmu · 03-28-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

but US spec cars come only with the tool kit. FYI euro delivery cars come with all 3 items which are removed upon arrival back in the US.
The small compartment to your left is where your CD changer would reside...if so equipped.

APparently the first aid kit gets removed because it contains "drugs".... tylenol, motrin, etc.
I got a 1st aid kit from Target for $15.00 that fits perfectly above the tool kit.

Congrats on the new car. you will LOVE it.

KL2DC · 03-28-2006, 08:47 PM

moocow: In addition the OEM First aid kit (as equipped from Germany) contains mercurochrome which is not FDA-approved...but in the case of the triangles...well...cost cutting? .... or lack of confidence in americans knowing what to do with the darn thing

Chesmu · 03-28-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

moocow: In addition the OEM First aid kit (as equipped from Germany) contains mercurochrome which is not FDA-approved...but in the case of the triangles...well...cost cutting? .... or lack of confidence in americans knowing what to do with the darn thing

That triangle is for racking billiard balls, right?

David328M-Sport · 03-28-2006, 09:11 PM

I got the first aid kit, toolbox and triangle standard in my car.
I haven't checked any of them out.

KL2DC · 03-28-2006, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moocow

That triangle is for racking billiard balls, right?

maybe so, maybe so ...

JSpira · 03-28-2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

moocow: In addition the OEM First aid kit (as equipped from Germany) contains mercurochrome which is not FDA-approved...but in the case of the triangles...well...cost cutting? .... or lack of confidence in americans knowing what to do with the darn thing

Not in addition but the mercurochrome is the reason that the kit may not be imported.

The triangle is not DOT approved so that also cannot be imported with the car.

MG_2006325i_KG · 03-29-2006, 01:19 AM

I got all three

jbnimble · 03-29-2006, 07:32 AM

I was just going to post this very question.
I did notice the evil Asterisk beside any reference to the medical kit in my manual.
One thing you guys coudl help me with though:
In my toolkit, it appears that I am missing something from the front left corner. The shape looks like I'm missing a spare wheel nut or something. Can anyone verify this so I can claim one from the dealer?
TIA.

powderhound · 03-29-2006, 07:47 AM

They came standard in my delievery...Germany

KL2DC · 03-29-2006, 08:23 AM

JSpira: Warning triangle needs to be DOT approved??

I was gonna pick one up from ebay...

rebelfocus · 03-29-2006, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbnimble

One thing you guys coudl help me with though:
In my toolkit, it appears that I am missing something from the front left corner. The shape looks like I'm missing a spare wheel nut or something. Can anyone verify this so I can claim one from the dealer?
TIA.

In many countries in Europe, this is where the key for the lockable wheel nuts is stored. This is not standard in the US. You usually have to pay for a set of lockable nuts plus the key.

hotsand5 · 03-29-2006, 10:09 AM

You get all of that stuff when doing the european delivery as well

jbnimble · 03-29-2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyobrien

In many countries in Europe, this is where the key for the lockable wheel nuts is stored. This is not standard in the US. You usually have to pay for a set of lockable nuts plus the key.

Cheers Tony.

Warning:

I saw the name and said he had to be Irish. And from the best county too!!
Where abouts in Cork?
I was born in the Bon Secours!

SoYank · 04-08-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

moocow: In addition the OEM First aid kit (as equipped from Germany) contains mercurochrome which is not FDA-approved...but in the case of the triangles...well...cost cutting? .... or lack of confidence in americans knowing what to do with the darn thing

Mercurochrome is not FDA-approved? What was that red stuff my mommy put on my boo-boos when I was little?

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tumorim Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi SG Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	question on the trunk I got my 2006 325xi (with premium and cold weather package) two weeks ago, but have not really examined every part of it. The manual says there are things like "tool box", "first aid kits", "emergence triangle" in the trunk, but the only thing I found in the trunk is the tool box. Is this normal for everybody here? Or should I contact dealer and ask for these things? Also I found that there is a small plastic cover (about 8 inch X 3 inch) in the left side of the trunk. I can easily take it out and see some metal parts underneath. What exactly is that? A place to hold CD changer? Thanks in advance.
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I got the first aid kit, toolbox and triangle standard in my car. I haven't checked any of them out. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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jbnimble New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E46 330i, E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I was just going to post this very question. I did notice the evil Asterisk beside any reference to the medical kit in my manual. One thing you guys coudl help me with though: In my toolkit, it appears that I am missing something from the front left corner. The shape looks like I'm missing a spare wheel nut or something. Can anyone verify this so I can claim one from the dealer? TIA.
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