Owner`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Notes on the Owner's Manual
- Symbols used
- The individual vehicle
- Status at time of printing
- For your own safety
- Symbol on vehicle parts
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
- Contents
- Cockpit
- Instrument cluster
- Instrument cluster*
- Indicator and warning lamps
- Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
- Sports steering wheel*
- Hazard warning flashers
- Warning triangle*
- First-aid kit*
- Refueling
- Fuel specifications
- Tire inflation pressure
- Keys
- Electronic vehicle immobilizer
- Central locking system
- Opening and closing – from the outside
- Opening and closing – from the inside
- Luggage compartment lid/Tailgate
- Luggage compartment
- Alarm system
- Electric power windows
- Sliding/Tilt sunroof*
- Seat adjustment
- Electric power seat(s*)
- Mechanical seat
- BMW comfort seat*
- BMW sports seat*
- BMW active seat*
- Adjusting the steering wheel
- Mirrors
- Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
- Car Memory, Key Memory
- Safety belts
- Airbags
- Transporting children safely
- Steering/Ignition lock
- Starting the engine
- Switching off the engine
- Parking brake
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission*
- Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
- Indicator/Headlamp flasher
- Wiper/Washer system
- Rear window defroster
- Cruise control
- Odometer, outside temperature display
- Tachometer
- Energy control
- Fuel gauge
- Coolant temperature gauge
- Service Interval Display
- Check Control
- Computer
- Multi-Information Display (MID)*
- Digital clock in the MID*
- Computer in the MID*
- Park Distance Control (PDC)*
- ASC+T/DSC*
- Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*
- Parking lamps/Low beams
- Instrument lighting
- High beams/Parking lamps
- Fog lamps
- Interior lamps
- Reading lamps
- Air conditioner
- Automatic climate control*
- Seat heating*
- Steering wheel heating*
- Roller sun blind*
- Independent ventilation*
- BMW Universal Transmitter*
- Glove compartment
- Storage facilities
- Cellular phone*
- Beverage holder*
- Ashtray, front
- Cigarette lighter*
- Ashtray, rear
- Through-loading system*
- Ski bag*
- Luggage compartment – sport wagon
- Cargo loading
- Roof-mounted luggage rack
- Break-in procedure
- Driving notes
- Catalytic converter
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- Disc brakes
- Brake system
- Winter operation
- Power steering
- Level control system*
- Cellular phone*
- Radio reception
- Tire inflation pressure
- Tire condition
- Tire replacement
- Tire rotation
- Wheel and tire combinations
- Winter tires
- Snow chains*
- Approved wheel and tire specifications – sedan
- Hood
- Engine compartment – BMW 525i, 530i
- Engine compartment – BMW 540i
- Washer fluids
- Washer nozzles
- Engine oil
- Coolant
- Brake fluid
- Vehicle Identification Number
- The BMW Maintenance System
- Caring for your car
- Airbags
- Vehicle storage
- Technical modifications
- California Proposition 65 Warning
- OBD interface socket
- Onboard tool kit
- Wiper blades
- Lamps and bulbs
- Changing a wheel
- Battery
- Fuses
- Fuel filler door
- Sliding/Tilt sunroof
- Tailgate
- Jump-starting
- Towing the vehicle
- Airbags
- ATC*
- ASC+T/DSC*
- Radio reception
- BMW active seat*
- Safety belt tensioner
- DSP sound system*
- Mirrors with automatic dimmer*
- Rain sensor*
- Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*
- Integrated rear suspension
- Level control system*
- Xenon lamps*
- Engine specifications
- Dimensions – sedan
- Dimensions – sport wagon
- Weights – sedan
- Weights – sport wagon
- Capacities
- Electrical system
- Drive belts
- Everything from A to Z
- Refueling
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Everything from A to Z
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Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
Car jack 190
t
Car keys 36
Car Memory 60
Car phones, refer to the
seperate Owner's Manual
Car radio reception 149
Car telephone 125
Car wash 171
Care
vehicle exterior 172
vehicle interior 174
Cargo loading 136
Caring for the vehicle
finish 173
Catalytic converter 142
Cellular phone 149
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp, bulb
replacement 187
Central locking
system 38, 42
Changing a tire 190
t
Changing a wheel 190
t
Charge indicator lamp 22
Charging the battery 194
t
Check air pressure 30
Check button 86
Check Control 86
t
Check engine oil
level 165
t
Check tire pressures 29
t
Child restraint systems 62
Child seat 62, 66
Child seat security 67
Child-safety locks 67
Cigarette lighter 126
Cleaning headlamps 79
Cleaning windshield 78, 79
Clock 92
Clock, refer also to the
onboard monitor
Cockpit 16
Code 98
activating 98
de-activating 98
selecting 98
Cold start 69
Combination switch 78
Comfort seat 54
Compartments 124
Computer 89, 95
average fuel
consumption 89
average speed 89
cruising range 89
outside temperature 89
remote control 99
Computer, refer also to the
onboard monitor Owner's
Manual
Configure settings 60
Consumption display 84
Consumption, fuel 97
Contamination on
paintwork 172
Convenience operation
sliding/tilt sunroof 38
windows 38
Convenience starting
feature 69
Coolant 146, 167
antifreeze 146
temperature gauge 85
Copyright notice 4
Courtesy lamp, bulb
replacement 189
t
Cover, sun blinds 120
Cruise control 81
Cruising range 89, 97
Cup holder 125
Curb weight 221
D
Dashboard 16
Data link connector for
Onboard Diagnostics 178
Date
calling up 92
changing 92
Date, refer also to the
onboard monitor Owner's
Manual
Daytime-driving lamp 105
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control) 23, 100, 145
Deactivating 99
interior motion
sensor 40, 48
tilt sensor alarm
system 40, 48
Deep water 141
Defrost
rear window 80
t
Defrost position 113, 117
Defrost
windows 113, 117
t
Difficult steering 148
t
Digital clock 92
Digital sound
processing 211
Dimensions 219
Dipstick, engine oil 165
t
Disc brakes 144
Disconnect the
battery 195
t
Displacement 218
Display lighting 105
Displays 18, 20
Distance 96
Distance warning 100
Diversity Antenna
system 209
Divided rear-seat
backrest 128
Door keys 36
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