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
![](/manual/bmw/540i-sedan-sport-wagon/owner-s-manual-english/images/img-222.png)
Everything from A to Z
231n
Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
Height 219
Height adjustment
seats 52
steering wheel 56
Help with jump
starting 200
t
HiFi system 211
High beams 24
bulb replacement 183
t
High Performance Synthetic
Oils 166
High-mount brake lamp 187
Hood release 159
t
Horn 25
Hydraulic Brake Assistant,
refer to DBC 23, 100, 145
I
Ice warning 83
Identification number of the
vehicle 169
Identification, tires 153
Ignition key 36
Ignition lock 68
Imprint 4
Independent
ventilation 94, 120
Independent ventilation,
refer also to the onboard
monitor Owner's Manual
Indicator lamps 22
t
Inflation
pressure 29
t
, 30, 150
monitoring 103, 213
INSPECTION 85
Instrument cluster 18, 20
Instrument lighting 105
Instrument panel 20
Instrument panel switch 78
Instruments 18
Integrated rear
suspension 214
Intensive
cleaning 78, 79, 164
Interaxle tire rotation 152
Interference indicators 86
Interference with
car phones 149
Interior lamps 106
bulb replacement 188
t
remote control 40
Interior mirror 57
with automatic dimming
feature 211
Interior motion sensor 48
deactivation 48
Interior rearview mirror
with automatic dimming
feature 57
Interlock 68
Intermittent mode 78
J
Jack 190
t
Jump starting 200
t
K
Key Memory 60
Key, transmitter 36
Keys 36
Keys with remote control 36
Kickdown 73, 76
L
Lashing eye 136
Leather care 175
Length 219
Level control
system 23, 214
inactive 148t
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement 188t
Light switch 105
Light-alloy wheels 156
Lighter 126
Lights-on warning 105
LIMIT 95
Load-securing devices 136
Locking and unlocking the
doors 38
Louvers 108, 114
Low beams 105
bulb replacement 183t
Low-fuel warning lamp 84
Lug bolts 191
Lug wrench 191t
Luggage compartment 46
capacity 221
hanger 46
lamps 106
Luggage compartment
lamps, bulb
replacement 189t
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 43
emergency actuation 43
opening separately 43
remote control 41
secure separately 43
unlock in case of electrical
fault 43t
Luggage space 46
Luggage straps 46
Lumbar support 54
M
M+S tires 154
Magic Eye 194
Maintenance 85t, 170t
Malfunction displays 86t
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 420 - © 01/01 BMW Group