Page 1 titel.fm Page 1 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:45 PM Owner's Handbook for Vehicle...
Page 2 Page 1 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 520i 523i 525i 530i 535i 540i 520d saloon 525d 530d touring...
Page 3 ba.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Preface...
Page 4: Opening And Closing
© 2001 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 98 07 0 156 204 English/Thailand X/2001 Printed in Thailand Printed on environmentally friendly paper...
Page 5 ba.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Technical features for journey Practical interior equipment: Driving precautions: comfort and safety: Wheels and tyres: Loading and load-carrying: Lights: Controlled-temperature air for a pleasant interior climate:...
Page 6 ba.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Contents In the engine compartment: Replacing parts: Maintenance: Mutual aid: Legal requirements and regulations:...
Page 7 ba.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM...
Page 8 ba.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Notes on this Owner's Handbook Symbols used < Your car < < < < Notes Symbols Your car...
Page 9 ba.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Status at time of printing For your own safety < Symbol for components and assemblies < Status at time of printing For your own safety...
Page 10 ba.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM...
Page 11 ba.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Overview...
Page 12: Driving Area
ba.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Driving area > > > > >...
Page 13: Instrument Panel
ba.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Instrument panel > > > >...
Page 14 ba.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Instrument panel <...
Page 15 ba.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Instrument panel...
Page 16 ba.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Instrument panel <...
Page 17: Indicator And Warning Lights
ba.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Indicator and warning lights Technical equipment that Red: stop as soon as possible monitors itself < <...
Page 18 ba.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Indicator and warning lights Red: important reminder Yellow: have this checked soon...
Page 19 ba.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Indicator and warning lights Yellow: for your information Green: for your information Blue: for your information...
Page 20: Steering Wheel With Multifunction Buttons
ba.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Steering wheel with multifunction buttons > > > > > > > > < >...
Page 21: Warning Triangle
ba.book Page 21 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Warning triangle First-aid kit < <...
Page 22 ba.book Page 22 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Refuelling Fuel filler flap Simple and environment-friendly < > > <...
Page 23: Fuel Grade
ba.book Page 23 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Refuelling Fuel grade Use unleaded fuel National-market versions supplied to run on leaded fuel Diesel engines > > > (octane number 98, Research > Method) < Winter-grade diesel > > < <...
Page 24: Tyre Pressures
ba.book Page 24 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressures Make sure that only approved tyres are fitted < Checking tyre pressures...
Page 25 ba.book Page 25 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressures...
Page 26 ba.book Page 26 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressures...
Page 27 ba.book Page 27 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressures...
Page 28 ba.book Page 28 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressures...
Page 29 ba.book Page 29 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressures...
Page 30 ba.book Page 30 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Controls...
Page 31 ba.book Page 31 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index...
Page 32: Central Locking System
ba.book Page 32 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Keys Central locking system The principle > > > The set of keys > > <...
Page 33: Opening And Closing Via The Door Lock
ba.book Page 33 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Opening and closing – via the door lock Convenient operation > > < With the key < Emergency operation < <...
Page 34 ba.book Page 34 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Opening and closing – via the remote control The principle > < >...
Page 35 ba.book Page 35 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Opening and closing – via the remote control Master key with remote control Unlocking Convenient closure: < < < < < Convenient opening Locking and deadlocking < < <...
Page 36 ba.book Page 36 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Opening and closing – via the remote control To switch off the tilt alarm sensor Automatic tailgate operation – and interior movement detector touring Switching on the interior lighting > Opening the luggage compartment lid: >...
Page 37 ba.book Page 37 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Opening and closing – from inside Locking > > > > < Unlocking and opening > > < <...
Page 38 ba.book Page 38 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Manual release Lock – saloon only Locking separately Opening separately...
Page 39 ba.book Page 39 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Opening from outside...
Page 40 ba.book Page 40 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Opening from inside the car Rear window – touring Closing – saloon < <...
Page 41 ba.book Page 41 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Automatic tailgate operation – touring > > > > Closing – touring > < < > >...
Page 42 ba.book Page 42 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Emergency operation Closing: > > <...
Page 43 ba.book Page 43 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Luggage compartment/load area Tensioning straps Hanger...
Page 44: Alarm System
ba.book Page 44 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Alarm system The principle Activating and deactivating > > > < > Alarm system indicator light > > > > > <...
Page 45: Electric Windows
ba.book Page 45 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Alarm system Electric windows Interior movement detector > > Avoiding unintentional alarms > Opening and closing windows > < >...
Page 46 ba.book Page 46 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Electric windows Protective function > < Safety switch < <...
Page 47 ba.book Page 47 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Sliding/tilt sunroof Automatic opening and closing > < > Raising – opening – closing Protective function <...
Page 48 ba.book Page 48 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Sliding/tilt sunroof < Sliding/tilt sunroof with glass Emergency operation Interrupted power supply panel...
Page 49: Correct Seated Position
ba.book Page 49 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Correct seated position Seats Safe travel with seat belt Before adjusting, note: Correct seated position in relation to airbags < Adjusting the seats > > > > < <...
Page 50 Page 50 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Seat adjustment, mechanical Seats, adjusting Adjusting BMW Sport seat <...
Page 51 Page 51 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Seat adjustment, electric Adjusting BMW Sport seat Adjusting BMW Comfort seat <...
Page 52 ba.book Page 52 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Seat adjustment, electric > > <...
Page 53: Head Restraints
Page 53 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Head restraints BMW Active seat Adjusting <...
Page 54: Seat Belts
ba.book Page 54 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Seat belts < For your own safety < To fasten To unfasten...
Page 55 ba.book Page 55 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory Memorising Calling up <...
Page 56: Heated Seats
ba.book Page 56 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory Heated seats < Passenger's side mirror tilt-down <...
Page 57: Adjusting Steering Wheel
ba.book Page 57 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Adjusting steering wheel Automatic steering wheel adjustment Manual Electric < <...
Page 58: Steering Wheel Heating
ba.book Page 58 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Steering wheel heating Mirrors Adjusting manually Convex mirror Outside mirrors < Electric mirror heating <...
Page 59 ba.book Page 59 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Mirrors Inside mirror Inside and door mirrors, automatic-dip...
Page 60 ba.book Page 60 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Airbags < < Protective effect...
Page 61: Carrying Children In Safety
ba.book Page 61 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Airbags Carrying children in safety Indicator light > > > < <...
Page 62 ba.book Page 62 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Carrying children in safety Integral child's seat ISOFIX child seat mounts – saloon < <...
Page 63 ba.book Page 63 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Carrying children in safety < ISOFIX child seat mounts – touring <...
Page 64 ba.book Page 64 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Carrying children in safety Car Memory, Key Memory Childproof door locks How it works...
Page 65 ba.book Page 65 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Car Memory, Key Memory What can be selected > > > > > > > <...
Page 66: Ignition Switch
ba.book Page 66 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Ignition switch Starting the engine Before starting > > > < Steering released < Steering locked...
Page 67 ba.book Page 67 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Starting the engine Cars with spark-ignition engine Cars with diesel engine > > > > > < < < >...
Page 68: Stopping The Engine
ba.book Page 68 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Stopping the engine Handbrake < Applying Releasing <...
Page 69: Manual Gearbox
Page 69 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Manual gearbox Reverse BMW 540i < <...
Page 70: Automatic Transmission With Steptronic
ba.book Page 70 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic transmission with Steptronic Selector lever positions Moving the selector lever Starting the engine <...
Page 71 ba.book Page 71 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic transmission with Steptronic P Park R Reverse < N Neutral M/S Manual mode and D Drive (automatic shift position) Sport program "Kick-down"...
Page 72 ba.book Page 72 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic transmission with Steptronic Turn indicator/flasher Shift electronics < < To indicate a turn briefly <...
Page 73 ba.book Page 73 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Wipers Intermittent operation or rain sensor < Normal wiper speed Fast wiper speed Windscreen washer Intensive cleaning...
Page 74 ba.book Page 74 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Wipers Headlight cleaning > > Rear window wiper – touring < Windscreen washer jets > >...
Page 75: Cruise Control
ba.book Page 75 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Cruise control Activating the system Maintaining and memorising speed, accelerating < Deactivating the system <...
Page 76 ba.book Page 76 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Cruise control Decelerating Cancelling the cruise control Calling up memorised speed > > >...
Page 77 ba.book Page 77 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Trip distance recorder/outside temperature display Ice warning < Outside temperature display Odometer (distance recorder) Trip distance recorder...
Page 78 ba.book Page 78 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Revolution counter Energy Control Fuel gauge > >...
Page 79: Fuel Gauge
ba.book Page 79 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Fuel gauge Coolant thermometer Between the coloured zones < Blue...
Page 80: Service Interval Indicator
ba.book Page 80 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Service Interval indicator Red LED Clock symbol < Green light-emitting diodes Yellow LED...
Page 81: Check Control
ba.book Page 81 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Check Control Graphic display Alphanumeric display > > >...
Page 82 ba.book Page 82 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Check Control > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >...
Page 83 ba.book Page 83 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Check Control Messages displayed at the end Check Control test > of a journey > > Computer > > > < >...
Page 84 ba.book Page 84 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Computer Clearing the display Recalculating Calling up functions Outside temperature and average fuel consumption On-board computer with alphanu- meric display Operating range and average speed...
Page 85 ba.book Page 85 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Multi-Information Display (MID) Central display > > > > > > <...
Page 86: Digital Clock In Mid
ba.book Page 86 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Digital clock in MID Altering the time display Altering the date display < To call up time or date...
Page 87 ba.book Page 87 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Digital clock in MID Reminder signal Stopwatch < <...
Page 88 ba.book Page 88 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Digital clock in MID Entering switch-on times for auxiliary heater/independent ventilation control Direct switching on/off of the auxiliary heater/independent ventilation control < <...
Page 89: Computer In Mid
ba.book Page 89 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Computer in MID Selecting units of measurement Speed limit <...
Page 90 ba.book Page 90 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Computer in MID Distance from destination...
Page 91 ba.book Page 91 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Computer in MID Estimated time of arrival Range Fuel consumption <...
Page 92 ba.book Page 92 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Computer in MID Speed Extended immobiliser function >...
Page 93: Remote Control
ba.book Page 93 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Computer in MID > > Remote control > < >...
Page 94 ba.book Page 94 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Telephone operation via MID Telephone operation using MID > > > > > Displays and operating elements > > >...
Page 95 ba.book Page 95 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Telephone operation via MID Activating telephone operation Emergency call Entering your PIN code ENTER PIN CODE 3:42PM 9 CLR SET > INSERT CARD! 3:42PM...
Page 96 ba.book Page 96 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Telephone operation via MID Dialling by name Dialling via the TOP-8 function 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD DIR. DIR. 3:42PM BILL CHRIS MIKE SANDY DIR.? 3:42PM ANNE MIKE JULIA JULIA...
Page 97 ba.book Page 97 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Telephone operation via MID One-touch dialling LOCATION NUMBER? 3:42PM 3:42PM OTTO PAULA ROBERT SANDRA 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD LOCATION EMPTY! 3:42PM MEMORY...
Page 98 ba.book Page 98 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Telephone operation via MID Dialling by phone number Notepad function 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD 3:42PM NUMBER MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD NOTE PAD DIAL? 3:42PM 9 CLR SET NOTE PAD 3:42PM 9 CLR SET...
Page 99 ba.book Page 99 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Telephone operation via MID Additional functions METER > > > TIMER > NOTE PAD 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD SIGNAL: 3:42PM METER TIMER...
Page 100 ba.book Page 100 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Telephone operation via MID Reading SMS messages Calling the sender back Erasing message 3:42PM 2 *3...
Page 101 ba.book Page 101 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Park Distance Control (PDC) The principle Audible warning signals Switching on manually > Automatic function > Switching off manually >...
Page 102 ba.book Page 102 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Park Distance Control (PDC) ASC+T/DSC Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) < <...
Page 103 ba.book Page 103 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM ASC+T/DSC Indicator light Switching on again < Switching off > >...
Page 104 ba.book Page 104 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM ASC+T/DSC Electronic Damping Control (EDC) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Sport program Automatic control...
Page 105 ba.book Page 105 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Self-levelling suspension Tyre pressure control (RDC) The principle Activating the system...
Page 106 ba.book Page 106 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressure control (RDC) If there is a loss of tyre pressure With a burst tyre Faults > > > < < < <...
Page 107 ba.book Page 107 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Side lights/low-beam (dipped) headlights < Automatic driving lights control < LIGHTS ON warning Side lights < Daytime circuit Low-beam headlights < <...
Page 108: Instrument Lighting
ba.book Page 108 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Instrument lighting Headlight beam throw adjustment < Xenon headlights...
Page 109 ba.book Page 109 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM High beams/parking lights Fog lights < Fog lights Fog lights and rear fog lights Right or left parking lights...
Page 110: Interior Lighting
ba.book Page 110 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Interior lighting Reading lights Switching interior light on and off manually <...
Page 111: Air Conditioning
ba.book Page 111 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Air conditioning...
Page 112 ba.book Page 112 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Air conditioning Temperature Heated rear window Recirculated air mode Cooling Air distribution < Auxiliary heater Air supply <...
Page 113 ba.book Page 113 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Air conditioning Draught-free ventilation Rear-seat area ventilation Defrosting and demisting windows Micro-filter > >...
Page 114: Automatic Air Conditioning
ba.book Page 114 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic air conditioning...
Page 115 ba.book Page 115 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic air conditioning...
Page 116 ba.book Page 116 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic air conditioning A pleasant interior temperature Individual air distribution Air supply Temperature < Automatic air distribution Defrosting and demisting windows...
Page 117 ba.book Page 117 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic air conditioning Air conditioning Maximum cooling effect > > > < Automatic Recirculated Air Control (AUC) <...
Page 118 ba.book Page 118 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic air conditioning Heated rear window Auxiliary heater Residual heat utilisation Draught-free ventilation > > <...
Page 119: Roller Sun Blind
ba.book Page 119 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Automatic air conditioning Roller sun blind Micro-filter and activated charcoal filter Rear-seat area ventilation Roller sun blinds for rear side windows...
Page 120: Auxiliary Heater
ba.book Page 120 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Auxiliary heater Independent ventilation < <...
Page 121 ba.book Page 121 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Remote control for auxiliary heater Switching on Switching off < Interference...
Page 122: Integrated Universal Remote Control
ba.book Page 122 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Integrated universal remote control The principle Checking for alternating code < The original hand-held remote control <...
Page 123 ba.book Page 123 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Integrated universal remote control Programming an alternating-code transmitter < Programming < <...
Page 124: Glove Box
ba.book Page 124 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Integrated universal remote control Glove box Deactivating the channel buttons < > To open < To close <...
Page 125: Storage Compartments
ba.book Page 125 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Glove box Storage compartments Car phone To lock < Rechargeable hand lamp Hands-free telephone system <...
Page 126: Cigarette Lighter
ba.book Page 126 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Drinks can holders Front ashtray Cigarette lighter To empty <...
Page 127: Rear Ashtray
ba.book Page 127 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Cigarette lighter Rear ashtray Cigarette lighter socket Non-smoker package To empty...
Page 128 ba.book Page 128 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Through-loading system Folding rear seat back > >...
Page 129: Ski Bag
ba.book Page 129 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Ski bag Installing the centre armrest < Removing the centre armrest...
Page 130 ba.book Page 130 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Ski bag Securing the load Loading <...
Page 131 ba.book Page 131 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Ski bag With through-loading system In the touring...
Page 132 ba.book Page 132 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Load area – touring Folding rear seat back Roller-blind cover Protective net < < <...
Page 133 ba.book Page 133 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Load area – touring Removing roller cover and Storage Side flaps protective net Installing...
Page 134 ba.book Page 134 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Load area – touring Compartment in floor Raising the floor panel flap Raising the spare wheel cover...
Page 135 ba.book Page 135 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Load area – touring Load > Raising the load-area floor Loading > > > > > >...
Page 136: Roof Rack
ba.book Page 136 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Load Roof rack Securing the load > < Mounting points > Loading and driving hints >...
Page 137: Towing A Trailer
ba.book Page 137 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Roof rack Towing a trailer Trailer tow hitch Cover flap <...
Page 138 ba.book Page 138 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Towing a trailer Nose weight Towing a trailer <...
Page 139 ba.book Page 139 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Towing a trailer Electrical system < < <...
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Page 141 ba.book Page 141 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Mainte-...
Page 142: Driving Hints
ba.book Page 142 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Running in Driving hints Tyres Engine and final drive Braking system > Clutch >...
Page 143 ba.book Page 143 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Driving hints Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The principle Braking with ABS <...
Page 144: Braking System
ba.book Page 144 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Braking system Brake fluid level Disc brakes < < Brake pads <...
Page 145: Condition Of Tyres
ba.book Page 145 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tyre pressures Condition of tyres Information for your safety Tyre tread – tyre damage < <...
Page 146: New Tyres
ba.book Page 146 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM New tyres Wheel and tyre combinations Choosing the correct tyres Tyre storage < < Age of tyres <...
Page 147: Winter Tyres
ba.book Page 147 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Winter tyres Snow chains The correct tyres < < Tyre condition and tyre pressures Note the speed limit applicable to these tyres...
Page 148: Engine Compartment Lid
ba.book Page 148 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Engine compartment lid To unlock To open To close < <...
Page 149 ba.book Page 149 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM The engine compartment at a glance...
Page 150: Washer Fluid
ba.book Page 150 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Washer fluid Engine oil Headlight cleaning system Intensive cleaning system Checking engine oil level windscreen washer < <...
Page 151 ba.book Page 151 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Engine oil < Adding engine oil < <...
Page 152 ba.book Page 152 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Engine oil Coolant Specified engine oils Diesel engines: Petrol and diesel engines: Viscosities < <...
Page 153 ba.book Page 153 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Coolant < Checking coolant level and adding coolant...
Page 154: Brake Fluid
ba.book Page 154 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Brake fluid Indicator light < Adding brake fluid <...
Page 155: The Bmw Maintenance System
Page 155 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM The BMW Maintenance System Service Interval indicator Service Booklet...
Page 156: Rule Of The Road
ba.book Page 156 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Rule of the road Technical modifications Light-emitting diodes (LED) <...
Page 157: Obd Socket
ba.book Page 157 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM OBD socket...
Page 158 ba.book Page 158 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM...
Page 159 ba.book Page 159 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Minor...
Page 160: Wiper Blades
ba.book Page 160 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Toolkit Wiper blades Rear Front <...
Page 161: Lights And Bulbs
ba.book Page 161 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Lights and bulbs > > > < < Low-beam and high-beam headlights < <...
Page 162 ba.book Page 162 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Lights and bulbs Xenon headlights Side and parking lights Front flashing turn indicator < <...
Page 163 ba.book Page 163 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Lights and bulbs Side turn indicator repeater Fog lights <...
Page 164 ba.book Page 164 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Lights and bulbs Rear lights – saloon Rear lights – touring < <...
Page 165 ba.book Page 165 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Lights and bulbs Central brake light...
Page 166 ba.book Page 166 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Lights and bulbs Remote control for auxiliary heater New transmitter < Licence plate lights Changing the batteries <...
Page 167 ba.book Page 167 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Wheel-changing < What you need > >...
Page 168 ba.book Page 168 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Wheel-changing Procedure > >...
Page 169 ba.book Page 169 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Wheel-changing <...
Page 170 ba.book Page 170 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Wheel-changing Thiefproof wheel studs < < <...
Page 171 ba.book Page 171 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Thiefproof wheel studs Battery Maintenance Recharging the battery < < < <...
Page 172 ba.book Page 172 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Fuses In glove box In the luggage compartment In the load area <...
Page 173: Mobile Service
ba.book Page 173 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Mobile Service Starting with a flat battery <...
Page 174 ba.book Page 174 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Starting with a flat battery <...
Page 175 ba.book Page 175 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tow-starting, towing away < Using a towbar > Towing eye > < Access to threaded hole <...
Page 176 ba.book Page 176 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Tow-starting, towing away Tow-starting Towing away <...
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Page 179 ba.book Page 179 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Data...
Page 180: Engine Data
ba.book Page 180 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Engine data ε ε...
Page 181 ba.book Page 181 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/ O emissions...
Page 182 ba.book Page 182 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/ O emissios...
Page 183 ba.book Page 183 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Dimensions...
Page 184 ba.book Page 184 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Dimensions...
Page 185 ba.book Page 185 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Weights – saloon...
Page 186 ba.book Page 186 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Weights – saloon...
Page 187 ba.book Page 187 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Weights – touring...
Page 188 ba.book Page 188 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM eights – touring...
Page 189 ba.book Page 189 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Performance – saloon...
Page 190 ba.book Page 190 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Performance – touring...
Page 191: Filling Capacities
12.0 (21.1 pints) – BMW 535i, 540i Engine oil with filter renewal 6.0 (10.6 pints) – BMW 520d Long-life oil for spark- 6.5 (11.4 pints) – BMW 520i, 523i, 525i, 530i, 525d, ignition and diesel engines. 530d Oil grades: page 152 7.5 (13.2 pints) –...
Page 192 ba.book Page 192 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 192n...
Page 193: Minor Repairs
ba.book Page 193 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 193n Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Keywords...
Page 194: Everything From A To Z
Check Control 81 Convenient starting 67 lated Air Control) 117 Blower 112, 116 button 81 Coolant 152 Automatic air BMW Active seat 53 Checking engine oil adding 153 conditioning 114, 116 BMW Comfort seat 51 level 150 Coolant thermometer 79...
Page 195 ba.book Page 195 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Everything from A to Z 195n Cooling, maximum 117 Digital clock, see also on- pressure 17 Copyright 4 board computer Owner's viscosity 152 Eco-diesel 23 Cruise control 75 Handbook Engine size 180 EDC (Electronic Damping Cup holder, see Drinks can Dimensions 183...
Page 196 ba.book Page 196 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Everything from A to Z Heating and Intensive cleaning 73 Load area 38, 132 ventilation 111, 114 Intensive cleaning capacity 185 Gearbox, manual-shift 69 Heating with engine system 150 net 43 Glove box 124 stopped 118 Interior lights 110...
Page 197 ba.book Page 197 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Everything from A to Z 197n Luggage compartment lid/ Mirror, anti-glare 59 Oil level 150 PDC (Park Distance tailgate 38 Mirror, inside, automatic- checking 150 Control) 101 opening from inside the dip 59 Oil level warning light 18 Performance 180, 189...
Page 198 ba.book Page 198 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Everything from A to Z Rear window Reverse 69 Self-levelling Starting difficul- cleaning 74 Reversing lights 69 suspension 19, 105 ties 67 , 173, 175 heated 118 Revolution counter 78 inactive 105 Starting the engine 66 heating 112 Rims 146...
Page 199 ba.book Page 199 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Everything from A to Z 199n Supplementary functions for dialling by name 95 Torch 125 Transmitter, new, for telephone operation 99 dialling via one-touch Torque 180 independent heater Switching off the interior dialling number 97 touring remote control 166...
Page 200 ba.book Page 200 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Everything from A to Z Voice input 20 Windscreen washer 73 see also separate Owner's Windscreen washer Handbook reservoir, refilling 150 Windscreen wiper blades, renewing 160 Windscreen wipers 73 Warm feet, cool head 113 Winter tyres 147 Warning displays 81 Winter-grade diesel 23...
Page 201 ba.book Page 201 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Refuelling stop Fuel So that you always have access to the data you need when refuelling, you are recommended to add the relevant infor- Designation mation to the table shown here. Use the index to find the pages with Enter your preferred grade the information that is applicable to...
Page 202 Page 202 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM More about BMW Sheer Driving www.bmw.com Pleasure...
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