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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Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
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Luggage compartment lid/Tailgate
Lock – sedan only
Only the master keys (refer to page 36)
fit in the lock of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
Opening separately
Turn the master key to the left in the
luggage compartment lock clear to the
stop – the luggage compartment lid will
open slightly.
The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as you close the lid.
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Secure separately
Turn the master key to the right past the
resistance point and then pull it out in
the horizontal position.
This locks the luggage compartment lid
and disconnects it from the central
locking system. This feature can be
used to prevent unauthorized access to
the luggage compartment when you
hand over the door and ignition key
(refer to page 36) for valet parking, for
instance.
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To open from the outside
Press the button (arrow): the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate opens slightly.
Manual operation
(in the event of an electrical malfunc-
tion)
sedan:
Turn the master key to the left in the
luggage compartment lock clear to the
stop – the luggage compartment lid will
open slightly.
The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as you close the lid.
sport wagon:
Refer to page 199.
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