BMW 525i manual

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525i 530i 545i Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We there- fore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have com- piled for you before s[...]

© 2003 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 157 647 US English VIII/03 5 10 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 15[...]

Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Contents The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 202 . Using this Owner's Manual 4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects At a glance 10 Cockpit 16 Control Center 20 Voice command system Controls 26 Opening and closing 36 A[...]

Notes 4 Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial over- view of your vehicle, you will find this in [...]

5 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individual- ized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear[...]

Notes 6 For your own safety Fuels Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equiv- alent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field expe[...]

7 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publica- tion thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following war- ranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > F[...]

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At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to serve as a source of orientation in your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BM[...]

Cockpit 10 Cockpit All around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Roller sun blind for rear window 97 2 Rear window safety switch 34 3 Electric power windows 33 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 42 5 Turn signal indicators 56 High beams, headlamp flasher 88 Check Control 68 Computer 70 Standing lamps 88 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 64[...]

At a glance 11 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 6 Buttons on steering wheel Portable phone * : > Accepting a call > Start calling > Ending call. Volume Voice command system. Fast forward/reverse: > Radio Press briefly: change station Press longer: manual tuning or auto- matic search scan &[...]

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Indicator lamps for turn signal indicators 13 2 Speedometer with display of speed for > Cruise control 58 or > Active cruise control 59 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Display for active cruise control 60 5 Tachometer with variable advance warning field and Energy Control 65 6 Display for > Indicator and [...]

At a glance 13 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself The indicator and warning lamps identified by the + symbol are subjected to an oper- ation check each time you switch on the ignition or start the engine. They each light up once for different p[...]

Cockpit 14 Comfort area: controls and displays Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

At a glance 15 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 1 Microphone for > Telephone/portable phone 151 > Voice command system 20 2 Reading lamps 89 3 Starting emergency call 190 4 Interior lamps 89 5 Glass roof, electric 34 6 Front passenger's airbag indicator lamp 84 7 Control Display 16 displays[...]

Control Center 16 Control Center The Control Center groups the functions of a large number of switches. This means that these functions can be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to the principle of the menu guidance. How you control the individual functions is described in the con- text of the relevant [...]

At a glance 17 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Menu guidance As of ignition key position 1, the following message appears on the Control Display: Confirm the message by pressing the con- troller; the start menu is opened. Start menu In ignition key position 2: Via the start menu, you can open four me[...]

Control Center 18 Status information 1 Manual or automatic air distribution for driver and passenger side 2 Display for Entertainment: Radio and CD or Entertainment off Display for telephone: Name of network operator with display for roaming: Roaming active 3 SMS received 4 Reception of portable phone network and emergency call possible SOS: emerge[...]

At a glance 19 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Selecting menu items and making adjustments 1 To select individual menu items: turn the controller. The marking moves. Menu items shown in white can be selected 2 To activate menu items selected with the marking: press the controller. In the current fiel[...]

Voice command system 20 Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to control operation of various vehicle sys- tems without ever removing your hands from the steering wheel. The menu items on the Control Display serve as voice commands for the equip- ment that can be operated using the voice command system. This means you[...]

At a glance 21 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Voice commands You can have the system list the possible voice commands: In addition to the commands described in this Owner's Manual, alternative com- mands are often possible for the same functions, e.g.: You can use short commands to make it easi[...]

Voice command system 22 Notes Do not use the voice command sys- tem in emergency situations. In stress situations, voice and pitch can change. Instead, use the emergency call button near the interior rearview mirror. < At the time of going to press, the voice command system was available in English. Other languages are currently not available. T[...]

At a glance 23 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

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Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. Its extensive array of features and accessories, both for driving and for your own safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

Opening and closing 26 Opening and closing The key set 1 Central keys with remote control. They specify the functions of the Key Mem- ory. In the process individual functions of your vehicle can behave differently depending on the key used, see further below. You can mark the keys with remote control using the color-coded decals you received on tak[...]

Controls 27 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Examples of Key Memory functions > Automatic adjustment of the electric driver's seat > Locking the vehicle after moving off > When unlocking with the remote con- trol, either unlock only the driver's door or the entire vehicle > Ac[...]

Opening and closing 28 3. Select "Door locks" and press the con- troller 4. Select "Central locking" and press the controller 5. Select "Lock button" and press the con- troller 6. Select the doors and press the control- ler: > "All doors" > "Driver's door only" Press the button twice to u[...]

Controls 29 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Malfunctions External systems or devices may cause local interference in the functions of the remote control. Should the remote control fail to operate owing to interference of this kind, you can respond by using the central key to unlock your vehicle at[...]

Opening and closing 30 Opening and closing: from inside You can operate the central locking system with this button when the front doors are closed. This only unlocks or locks the doors and luggage compartment lid, but not secured. Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked to allow refueling. You can also make the following settings for each spec[...]

Controls 31 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Luggage compartment lid Opening from inside Press the button: the luggage compart- ment lid opens unless it has been secured. During opening, the luggage com- partment lid pivots upward and to the rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before [...]

Opening and closing 32 Emergency release This lever releases the luggage compart- ment lid from inside the luggage compart- ment. Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down. To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the luggage compart- ment lid is clear when it is closed, as[...]

Controls 33 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator lamp displays > The indicator lamp beneath the interior mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed > If the indicator lamp flashes during arm- ing: doors, engine hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed. Even if you d[...]

Opening and closing 34 To open, press the switch beyond the resistance point. When leaving the vehicle parked, always remove the central key with remote control from the ignition lock and close the doors; this precaution prevents children from operating the power win- dows and injuring themselves etc. < For information on using the convenience o[...]

Controls 35 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The headliner insert slides back somewhat when you raise the glass roof. When the glass roof is opened the headliner retracts with it. Do not use force to close the head- liner insert with the glass roof in its raised position, as damage to the mecha- ni[...]

Adjustments 36 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driv- ing.The sitting position of the occupants plays an important role together with the safety belts and airbags in an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to obse[...]

Controls 37 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle con- trol could lead to an accident. On the front passenger side as well, do not tilt the backrest too far toward the rear while driving. Failure to observe this pre- caution can prevent the belt from providing effec[...]

Adjustments 38 Lumbar support * adjustment You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you main- tain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Press the front/rear of the switch to strengthen or weaken the curvature > P[...]

Controls 39 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 6. Select "After unlocking" or "After door is opened" and press the controller. displays the selected setting. When using this Key Memory feature, always make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty and unob- str[...]

Adjustments 40 Comfort seat Setting the side extensions You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support. Front head restraints, active * The comfort seats are equipped with an active head restraint. When necessary, the system will respond to a rear impact by automatically triggering the active head restr[...]

Controls 41 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The warning is also issued when the driver or front passenger removes his or her safety belt while driving. The warning can also be issued when objects are laid on the front passen- ger seat. < Releasing 1. Press the red button in the belt buckle 2. H[...]

Adjustments 42 3. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Driver" or "Passenger" 4. Turn the controller. The adjustment is adopted; the field can be changed. Active seat ventilation * The system progresses one step through the control sequence each time you press the button. To switch off: Maintain pressure on the bu[...]

Controls 43 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility You can also adjust the mirrors manually by pressing against the outer edges of their lenses. Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 38 . The mirror on the passenger's side features a lens with a more c[...]

Adjustments 44 to the standard position or stored memory setting. This automatic feature is governed by the driver's door and the ignition lock. Steering wheel heater * The steering wheel heater operates when the ignition is on. Press the button to activate or deactivate this system. The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the stee[...]

Controls 45 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Transporting children safely The right place for children Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat. Older children should be tightly secured with a safety belt, after they hav[...]

Transporting children safely 46 Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following: Observe the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions for instal- lation and use. Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced. Following an accident, have all parts of the affected ve[...]

Controls 47 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufacturer's instructions. < LATCH child-restraint fixing LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren. The rear outer sitting positions are pro- vided with anchors for a LATCH child- res[...]

Transporting children safely 48 1. Engage the center safety belt into the belt buckle 2. Pull the belt away from the area of the child-restraint fixing. On journeys If side airbags are fitted in the rear, make sure that children do not lean out of the child's seat towards the door panels. Otherwise severe injuries can be caused if the side air[...]

Controls 49 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Driving Ignition lock 0 Steering locked The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly until it locks. Vehicles with automatic transmission: only move the selector lever from position P [...]

Driving 50 lever in idle position and apply the hand- brake. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard . < Automatic transmission 1. Press the brake pedal 2. Place the selector lever in position P or N 3. Start the engine. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select[...]

Controls 51 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Releasing Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever. If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the handbrake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it too strongly. In doing so, con- tinuously press the button[...]

Driving 52 > Automatic upshifts and downshifts in the Drive mode > Automatic downshifts with minimum engine speed > Kickdown function in the Drive mode > Acceleration assistant, refer to page 54 . Selector-lever positions The current selector-lever position is dis- played on the center console. R: Reverse gear N: Neutral, idle Position [...]

Controls 53 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility towards D or change the current gear using the shift paddles or selector lever. Gear changes Using selector lever > To shift up, briefly press the selector lever towards + > To shift down, briefly press towards —. Using shift paddles on steering [...]

Driving 54 Dynamic Driving Control With Dynamic Driving Control, you can choose between a standard and a sport program. Sport program > The engine responds more spontane- ously to accelerator pedal movements > The steering becomes more direct and provides even better road contact. In addition, with SMG and an automatic transmission: > The [...]

Controls 55 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Changing the selector-lever positions An interlock prevents inadvertent gear- shifts into selector-lever positions R and P. To cancel the interlock, press the button on the front of the selector lever knob, refer to arrow. Press the brake pedal before sh[...]

Driving 56 Shifting from M/S to the selector-lever positions P, R and N is only possible by going through D. Malfunctions Indicator lamp If the indicator lamp lights up, a malfunction has occurred in the transmission system. While it will remain still possible to move the selector lever to any desired position, the transmission will revert to opera[...]

Controls 57 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Wiper system 1 Normal wiper speed: briefly press once. The system automatically reverts to operation in the intermittent mode whenever the vehicle stops. Fast wiper speed: briefly press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system automatically[...]

Driving 58 children. Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers. < Washer fluid reservoir Capacity: approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters for the windshield washer system or approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters in conjunction with headlamp washer system. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to ma[...]

Controls 59 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > when you press the clutch or engage position N of the automatic transmis- sion > when the DSC system is in active oper- ation. 4 Recalling stored speed Press button 4 briefly: the vehicle acceler- ates to and maintains the last speed stored. Deac[...]

Driving 60 Displays in the instrument cluster 1 Stored desired speed display 2 Detected vehicle display. Lights up when vehicle driving ahead is detected 3 Selected distance to vehicle driving ahead 4 Digital speed display. Appears briefly when you select your desired speed. The system is activated. The display appears as soon as you activate the s[...]

Controls 61 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The current driving speed is stored as a desired speed and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, see below. 1 Desired speed store and increase Press the lever forward: The system adopts and stores your current speed as a desired speed. The speedom[...]

Driving 62 5 Select distance You can choose from four distance steps. > Rotary switch downward: Decrease distance. > Rotary switch upward: Increase distance. The selected distance is displayed in the instrument cluster. Distance 1 Distance 2 Distance 3 This distance is always set when the system is used for the first time after starting the e[...]

Controls 63 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Always remember that the range and ability of the system does have phys- ical limitations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehicle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you, as for example, at [...]

Driving 64 choose to overcome the deceleration by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal. Driver interventions Anytime the driver presses down on the accelerator pedal, any automatic braking action by the system is interrupted until the pedal is fully released. After doing this, release the accelerator and the system again controls your cruising sp[...]

Controls 65 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock When the ignition is switched off you can briefly activate the time, outside tempera- ture and odometer displays by pressing the button at the lower left of the instrument cluster. 1 O[...]

Everything under control 66 Energy Control/Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions. Fuel gauge After the reserve quantity has been reached, a message appears for a short time on the Control Display; the range[...]

Controls 67 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The display shows a list of selected service and maintenance procedures, as well as legally prescribed official inspections. Symbols The service deadline has already passed. The deadline for service or an official inspection is approaching. Please contac[...]

Everything under control 68 Check Control Display of a message 1 means that a Check Control mes- sage is present 2 Information and malfunction reports on systems are indicated by an illuminated indicator or warning lamp symbol At the same time, a gong sounds and a text message appears on the Control Display. Messages are assigned one of two priorit[...]

Controls 69 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The symbols also indicate the status of the service requirement display, refer to page 67 . Calling up stored messages on the Control Display Using the CHECK button 1. Press the button longer: The first stored message is displayed 2. Briefly press the bu[...]

Everything under control 70 Computer To select functions: As of ignition key position 1, you can use the BC button in the turn signal indicator lever to call up computer information in the instrument cluster. A new function appears each time you press the BC button briefly. Displays in the instrument cluster The display sequence: > Cruising rang[...]

Controls 71 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. Select "Car Data" and press the con- troller. You have two possibilities to display infor- mation of the computer: > Computer > Trip computer It is best to use this for driving on vaca- tion, as when you reset the values to zero, all t[...]

Everything under control 72 With the destination guidance switched on, the distance is entered automatically. < Assistance window for computer and trip computer You can display the computer or the trip computer in the assistance window. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Move the controller to the right to switch to the[...]

Controls 73 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3. Select "Limit" and press the controller 4. Select "Select current speed " and press the controller. The system adopts your current speed as the limit. Stopwatch Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open &quo[...]

Everything under control 74 Measurement units You can change the measurement units for consumption, distances, temperature and pressure for each specific key. 1. Open the menu 2. Select "Display settings" and press the controller 3. Select "Units" and press the controller 4. Select the menu item to be adjusted and press the cont[...]

Controls 75 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Switching on the reminder function * Select "Hour memo" and press the control- ler. is displayed with the reminder function switched on. You will hear three tones just before each full hour. Setting the date Control Center, for principle detail[...]

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 76 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Signal tones indicate the current distance to an object behind or in front of your vehi- cle. Four ultrasonic sensors in both the bumpers monitor the distance to the near- [...]

Controls 77 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility ence of objects in green before they are close enough to generate a signal tone. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open the start menu by pressing the button 2. Open the menu by pressing the con- troller 3. Select "Vehicle[...]

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 78 CBC Cornering Brake Control CBC is a supplement to ABS. It provides further enhancements in vehicle stability and steering response during lane changes and cornering at high rates of lateral accel- eration. EBV Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBV controls the brake system's applica- tion pr[...]

Controls 79 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models. DTC Dynamic Traction Control In special driving states, e.g. in deep snow, DTC ensures maximum forward momen- tum. The gain in forward momentum also involves a reduction in driving stability. DTC is active[...]

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 80 tance during panic stops. This system exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the brake applica- tion. When the brake pedal is released, DBC is deactivated. In the event of a malfunction, the warning lamp in the instrument clust[...]

Controls 81 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility natural, even pressure drop in all four tires. < In the following situations, on the other hand, there can be delays in detecting tire pressure losses, and even system failure: > When you are driving on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces > I[...]

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 82 System malfunctions Indicator lamp The symbol in the instrument clus- ter lights up yellow and a message appears on the Control Display. Please contact your BMW center. Please note any supplementary information that appears on the Control Display. Active steering * The concept The active steering is[...]

Controls 83 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags for driver and front pas- senger 2 Head airbags in front and rear 3 Side airbags in front and rear Protective effect The front airbags help protect the driver and front pa[...]

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 84 > When a child is seated in the child- restraint system or with an empty seat, the front and side airbags are automat- ically deactivated on the passenger's side > When an adult is traveling in the front seat, the front and side airbags remain active on the passenger side. Although not de[...]

Controls 85 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Head-Up Display * The concept The Head-Up Display can be used to project important information into the field of vision of the driver, e.g. instructions of the navigation system. You can assimilate this information without taking your eyes off the road. [...]

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 86 4. Select the desired information of the Head-Up Display and press the control- ler. The information is shown on the Head-Up Display. Setting the brightness The brightness of the display is automati- cally adapted to the ambient lighting condi- tions. However, you can change the base setting for eac[...]

Controls 87 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Parking lamps With the switch in this position, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the side marker lamps for parking. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional fea- ture, refer [...]

Lamps 88 Following automatic activation, the vehicle's external lighting remains on when you switch on the fog lamps . < The automatic headlamp control can- not serve as a substitute for your per- sonal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For exam- ple, the system cannot d[...]

Controls 89 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Fog lamps Always observe all applicable laws govern- ing the use of fog lamps. To disconnect, briefly press the button again. The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indica- tor lamp in the instrument cl[...]

A congenial climate 90 A congenial climate 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air to the upper body. The serrated dials allow you to open and close the air supply vent outlets through an infinitely-variable range. The levers change the direction of the air flow. You can find more information on adjusting for draft-free vent[...]

Controls 91 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > Activation time set: The indicator lamp lights up > Independent ventilation switched on: The indicator lamp flashes 15 Rear window defroster 16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor, please keep clear and unobstructed All other setting option[...]

A congenial climate 92 rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air cur- rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this function automatically. Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence: > Indicator lamps off: outside air flows in > Right indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the syste[...]

Controls 93 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility is displayed with automatic air dis- tribution. The program handles adjustment of the air distribution, separately for the driver and passenger side. To switch on the automatic air distribution for the front passenger: Move the controller to the right. M[...]

A congenial climate 94 Front ventilation You can adjust the vent outlets for the upper body to suit your personal require- ments. You can use the serrated dials 1 to open and close the vent outlets through an infi- nitely-variable range, while the levers 2 allow you to adjust the airflow direction. Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to[...]

Controls 95 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 5. Select "Independent ventilation " and press the controller. is displayed with the independent ventilation switched on. Setting the activation time 1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16[...]

Practical interior accessories 96 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control * The concept The integrated universal remote control replaces up to three different hand-held transmitters for various remote-controlled equipment such as door openers and house alarm systems. The integrated uni- versal remote control registers and[...]

Controls 97 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The equipment can be used as of ignition key position 2. If the device cannot be used even after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter is equipped with an alternating-code sys- tem. Here, either read the instructions for [...]

Practical interior accessories 98 Glove compartment Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove com- partment switches on. Closing Fold the cover up. To prevent injury in the event of an accident, close the glove box immedi- ately after use. < Locking Lock with a central key. Unlocking is also only possible with a central key. If you only ha[...]

Controls 99 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility higher than in the rest of the interior. Close the vent as required. < Adjustments Slide the center armrest into the desired position. Storage compartments Storage compartment on center console between the front seats Open by pressing the cover back. [...]

Practical interior accessories 100 Cigarette lighter, front In ignition key position 2, press in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it jumps back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. Always remove the ignition key when you leave the vehicle so tha[...]

Controls 101 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Rear center armrest 1 Storage compartment: pull upwards 2 To open the beverage holder: press and open the cover With the center armrest folded down, you have a better view towards the rear. Fold down rear seat * 1. Open the buckle of the middle safety b[...]

Practical interior accessories 102 Loading 1. Pull down the center armrest, press the button and open the cover 2. Press the button again; the cover in the luggage compartment opens. If you press the button firmly the first time, this also opens the cover in the luggage compartment 3. Extend the ski bag between the front seats and fill it. The zipp[...]

Controls 103 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

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Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

Things to remember when driving 106 Things to remember when driving Break-in procedures To ensure that your vehicle continues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful attention to the following section. Engine and differential Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km: You should attempt to [...]

Driving tips 107 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread depth of the tires decreases, refer also to Tire tread on page 173 . Water on the road Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Ot[...]

Things to remember when driving 108 For your own safety: use only brake pads that BMW has approved for your particular vehicle model. As BMW cannot assess the suitability of other brake pads for use on your vehicle, we are unable to assume continued responsibility for the vehicle's operating safety if non-approved pads are installed. < Mobi[...]

Driving tips 109 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Stowing cargo > Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it directly behind the bulkhead behind the rear seats > Cover sharp edges and corners > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety [...]

Things to remember when driving 110 roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compart- ment lid. Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or being lost during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen- tly. Online Edition for Part [...]

Driving tips 111 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

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Navigation This section contains various examples that illustrate how the navigation system provides you with reliable guidance to your destination. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

Starting navigation system 114 Starting navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any desti- nation you enter. Navigation CD/DVD In your navigation computer, you can use special navigation CDs/DVDs. To ensure that your vehicle's navigation system has [...]

Navigation Driving tips 115 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Display in assistance window You can have the route or current position displayed in the assistance window in such a way that it remains visible even if you switch to another menu. 1. Move the controller to the right to switch to the assistance window a[...]

Destination entry 116 Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination via information, refer to page 118 > Selecting from among recent destina- tions, refer to page 119 > Selecting destination from address book, refer to [...]

Navigation Driving tips 117 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility 1. Select "Country" or the displayed coun- try and press the controller. A list of available countries appears in the display 2. Select the country of destination and press the controller. Entering city of destination or zip code In order to b[...]

Destination entry 118 If destination guidance is not to be started immediately, the destination can be accepted as one of the recent destinations, refer to page 119 : Select "Add to destination list " and press the controller. Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry Select "Start guidance" and press the con- [...]

Navigation Driving tips 119 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility 4. Select the city or country and press the controller: > "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new destination" The display for entering a city appears on the Control Display. Select the desired city and press [...]

Destination entry 120 > To store the entry: Select "Add to address book " and press the controller. Address book Calling up the address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : Select "Address book" and press the con- troller. Storing destinations in the address book To make it even easier to enter frequ[...]

Navigation Driving tips 121 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility 1. Select "Address book" and press the controller 2. Select the entry and press the controller 3. Select "Delete address" and press the controller. Deleting all destinations from the address book Control Center, for principle details[...]

Destination entry 122 You can change the selected route as often as you like, both when entering your desti- nation and at any time while the system is guiding you to it – the system revises its travel recommendations accordingly. Wordmatch principle The system supports the wordmatch prin- ciple to make it easier for you to enter the names of str[...]

Navigation Driving tips 123 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Destination guidance Starting the destination guidance Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Navigation" and press the con- troller 2. Select a destination and press the con- troller 3. Select "Start guidanc[...]

Destination guidance 124 Selecting display of route map You can also select a map showing your travel route while the system is guiding you to your destination. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the con- troller 2. Select "Map, facing north" and press the controller. Changing scale Turn the controller. The map scale appears on th[...]

Navigation Driving tips 125 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility or press on the steering wheel for a longer period. Programing button functions, refer to page 44 . Repeating an instruction To repeat the last voice instruction: or press on the steering wheel briefly. Programing button functions, refer to page 44 . Su[...]

Destination guidance 126 Traffic information Calling up traffic information Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Traffic Info" and press the con- troller. A list of the current traffic obstructions appears on the Control Display 2. If appropriate, select an entry and press the controller. Detailed informati[...]

Navigation Driving tips 127 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility What to do if … What to do if … > you request the current position of your vehicle, but do not receive a precise display? The system is unable to receive enough GPS signals at your current position owing to obstructions, your position is not yet [...]

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On/off, tone 130 On/off, tone Depending on the equipment options you have chosen, the following audio sources are available: > Radio Business > CD player > CD changer. The following section summarizes the com- mon controls and setting options for the audio sources. Thereafter, the individual audio sources are described in detail. Controls [...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 131 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Operating temperatures The system is configured for operat- ing temperatures of 5 7 /–15 6 to 140 7 /+60 6 . Outside this temperature range, malfunctions can occur. < Care instructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consu[...]

On/off, tone 132 Treble and bass 1. Select "Treble / Bass" and press the controller 2. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Treble" or "Bass" 3. Turn the controller. The adjustment is adopted; the field can be changed. Balance and fader 1. Select "Balance / Fader" and press the controller 2. Mo[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 133 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Equalizer * 1. Select "Equalizer" and press the con- troller 2. Move the controller to the left or right to select the desired frequency range 3. Turn the controller. The adjustment is adopted; the field can be changed. Resetting the tone sett[...]

Radio 134 Radio Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM wavebands. Listening to the radio To switch on the radio: Press the button. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open the start menu by pressing the button 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment" 3. Select "FM" or "AM&quo[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 135 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility To switch between the different selection criteria of stations: 1. Move the controller forwards to change the field 2. Select the selection criterion and press the controller. Changing stations using buttons in the center console Press to the desired di[...]

Radio 136 Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the con- troller 2. Move the controller forwards to change the field 3. Select "Autostore" of the desired wave- band and press the controller 4. Press the controller to display a list of additional menu items 5. Select [...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 137 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility The number of the memory location appears beside the name or frequency of the station. Press the controller to store the station. The previous selection criterion is dis- played again after a short time. Radio Data System RDS The Radio Data System RDS b[...]

Radio 138 Satellite radio * You can receive up to 100 different chan- nels with high tone quality. You can listen to one of these channels free of charge at any time to obtain a first impression. The channel is marked with . To listen to additional channels of your choice, you must have these channels acti- vated. You may experience signal drops an[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 139 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility 3. If "Categories" was selected: Select the desired category and press the controller. The channels of this category are dis- played 4. Select a channel marked with this sym- bol 5. Press the controller to display a list of additional menu ite[...]

Radio 140 Changing channel using buttons in the center console Press to the desired direction briefly. The system switches to the next channel. Notes When there is a signal blockage or the transmission is suspended momentarily for more than 4 seconds, a message appears on the Control Display. Service may be interrupted or unavailable for specific r[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 141 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility CD Compact Disc Listening to CDs Insert the CD. Playback starts automatically. Hold CDs by the edges; do not touch the reflecting CD memory surface. To start playback when there is already a CD in the drive: Control Center, for principle details, refer [...]

CD Compact Disc 142 Repeating a track Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Set" and press the controller to display a list of additional menu items 2. Select "Repeat" and press the control- ler. The selected track on the CD is repeated. To cancel the repetition: > Press the controller, select &[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 143 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Malfunctions The BMW CD player is a Class 1 laser product. Do not operate the system if the cover is damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can result. Always refer repair and maintenance oper- ations to qualified technicians. With self-recorded CDs, labe[...]

CD changer 144 CD changer CD magazine The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in the glove compartment. Removing the CD magazine To load or remove CDs from the CD maga- zine you must first remove it from the CD changer: 1. Press button 2 2. The CD magazine 1 is ejected and can be removed. Loading/removing CDs from the CD magazine When loading o[...]

Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 145 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility 5. Select the CD and press the controller. The system will continue play at the point on the CD at which play was interrupted. At the end of the last track, the next CD will be selected. If new CDs have been placed in the CD magazine, playback starts wi[...]

CD changer 146 Random play sequence In this mode, the music tracks on the cur- rent CD are played in a random sequence. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Set" and press the controller to display a list of additional menu items 2. Select "Random" and press the control- ler. To cancel the random [...]

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Communications This chapter summarizes how you operate your BMW portable phone via the Control Center or voice control and how you use BMW Assist or TeleService. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

Telephoning 150 Telephoning Safety notice For your own safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways, and can even save lives in an emergency. While you should consult your portable phone's separate Owner's Manual for a detailed description of safety precau- tions and information, we request that you direct your particular at[...]

151 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Batteries Never attempt to disassemble your BMW portable phone or its battery. Use only approved battery types – the wrong battery can destroy your portable phone. To avoid possible short circuits, after removing a battery you should never allow it to[...]

Telephoning 152 The hands-free unit is activated whenever you establish or receive a call using: > The buttons on the steering wheel > The Control Center > Voice control. To continue a call on the portable phone using hands-free unit: Insert the portable phone with the lid opened in the cradle. To continue a call on the hands-free unit usi[...]

153 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility To delete the last digit: Turn the controller to the right to select and press the controller 3. Select "Confirm unlock code " and press the controller. Receiving calls If you have the phone number of the caller stored in the phone book and th[...]

Telephoning 154 Ending call 1. Select the phone number and press the controller 2. Select "End call" and press the control- ler. Phone book After placing the portable phone in the cra- dle, the phone book is transferred from the portable phone into the vehicle. Loading the phone book can take several minutes. The phone book is available a[...]

155 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Four lists are available: > "Top 8". The eight numbers that you call most frequently from the list "A - Z" are auto- matically stored in the "Top 8 " list. The number called most often appears at the top of the list >[...]

Telephoning 156 Touch tone dialing Touch tone numbers are required for access to network services or to control devices, e.g. remote querying on an answering machine. This function can only be used during an existing connection. 1. To establish a connection 2. Press the controller 3. Select "Keypad" and press the control- ler 4. Select th[...]

157 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Operation by voice control * The concept You can operate your phone without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel. The system operates on the basis of voice commands that you will learn easily after using them a few times. In addition, you[...]

Telephoning 158 Volume adjustment You can adjust the volume for the instruc- tions from the voice control for each spe- cific key: Turn the button during an instruction to select the desired volume. The voice control will continue to issue instructions at this volume level, even if the other audio sources are set to minimum volume. First steps Swit[...]

159 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Storing an entry An entry always consists of a name and phone number. Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established Reading out and selecting entries You can have all the entries of your voice phone book read[...]

Telephoning 160 Notes The voice commands were available in English on going to print. Other lan- guages are currently not available. < Important for voice input Issue the commands fluently and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses. On vehicles with a phone, two micro- phones are installed near the interior rear- view mirror of[...]

161 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility TeleService , BMW Assist TeleService TeleService opens up a new dimension for communication with BMW Service. The car phone can be used to transmit data on the service status of your vehicle or on legally prescribed inspections directly to your BMW cent[...]

TeleService, BMW Assist 162 6. Select "Service Status" and press the controller 7. Select "Enable services" and press the controller. TeleService and, if applicable, BMW Assist is enabled; data exchange with the service center starts. Leave the ignition switched on. Enabling takes a few minutes. The status is displayed on the Co[...]

163 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility 6. Select "Start service" and press the controller. In some countries, with BMW Assist enabled, the data of the CBS Condition Based Service and your position are transmitted simultaneously. Voice communication to the Roadside Assistance servic[...]

TeleService, BMW Assist 164 If you have received a message with a tele- phone number or an address, you can for- ward this to your portable phone or naviga- tion system. New messages are announced via SMS. For more detailed information, refer to page 156 . Info Plus * This information service supplies you with a whole range of current, interesting [...]

165 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility 4. Move the controller forward to change the field 5. Select "Service Status" and press the controller. You will be informed about the current scope of TeleService or BMW Assist. displays the registered services 6. Select "Update services[...]

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Mobility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and how to deal with any problems that may occur. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

Refueling 168 Refueling Fuel filler door Always switch off the engine before refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be filled into the tank and a message on the Control Display will appear. < To open and close: press the rear edge of the fuel filler door. Manual release In the event of an electrical defect in the system, you can release the fuel [...]

Mobility 169 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Fuel specifications The engine uses lead-free gasoline only. Required fuel: Premium Unleaded Gasoline, min. 91 AKI. AKI = Anti Knock Index. Do not use leaded fuels. The use of leaded fuels will cause permanent damage to the system's oxygen sensor a[...]

Wheels and tires 170 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving comfort and – to a great extent – driving safety that depend on the condi- tion of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure. Check and if necessary adjust tire inflation pr[...]

Mobility 171 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment 525i/530i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 225/50 R 17 94 V M+S 225/50 R 17 94 W 245/40 R 18 93 W 225/55 R 16 95 Q,T,H M+S [...]

Wheels and tires 172 545i Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph160 km/h T = up to 118 mph190 km/h H = up to 131 mph210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h Tire Ident[...]

Mobility 173 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment dently of the fact that tires can reach an age of 10 years. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where appli- cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera[...]

Wheels and tires 174 even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface. As winter tires display a noticeable loss in their ability to cope with cold-weather driv- ing conditions once the tread wears to below 0.16 in/4 mm, to ensure continued safety you should always have such tires replaced. Wear indicators at the tread-groove b[...]

Mobility 175 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment approves them. You can find out about these at specialized dealers or at your BMW center. Observe any country-specific regulations, e.g. on making a correspond- ing entry in the vehicle documents. The factory-mounted tires have been spe- cially selected[...]

Wheels and tires 176 can estimate the possible distance for con- tinued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With low load: 1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km > With medium load: 2 persons, luggage compartment full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 90 miles/150 km > With full load: 4 persons or m[...]

Mobility 177 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Under the hood Hood Unlocking Pull the lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required, professional technical training. When you are unfamiliar wi[...]

Under the hood 178 Engine compartment 1 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Top- ping up engine oil 2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover, refer to page 180 3 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 192 4 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Check- ing the oil level. The dipstick is further toward the rear on the 545i 5 Washer f[...]

Mobility 179 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Adding engine oil Wait until the level has dropped to just above the lower mark or a message appears on the Control Display before add- ing oil. BMW engines are designed to oper- ate without additives, and their use could even lead to damage in some cas[...]

Under the hood 180 Checking coolant level Correct coolant level with the engine cold, approx. +68 7 /20 6 : 1. Turn the cap of the expansion tank counterclockwise to allow any accumu- lated pressure to escape, then continue turning to open 2. The coolant level is correct when the coolant extends to between the MIN and MAX marks on the filler neck, [...]

Mobility 181 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Maintenance The BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System is designed to ensure that your vehicle will continue to furnish consistent reliability combined with optimal safety. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle&[...]

Maintenance 182 dian models.These entries verify that your vehicle has received the specified regular maintenance, and may also be required when submitting warranty claims. < Care You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07[...]

Mobility 183 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Rules and regulations California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to issue the fol- lowing warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicl[...]

Replacing components 184 Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is located in the lug- gage compartment lid. Loosen the wingnut to open. Windshield wiper blades To replace, fold the wiper arm up and hold. Press the catches together while pushing the wiper blade out of the front. Lamps and bulbs The lamps and bulbs are essential [...]

Mobility 185 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen- ter. < Halogen low beams H7 bulb, 55 Watts 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 2. Remove and replace the bulb. Halogen high beams H7 bulb, 55 Watts 1. Turn the bulb hold[...]

Replacing components 186 Side-mounted turn signal indicators Bulb 5 Watts, W 5 W 1. Press against the front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger, then push it to the rear and release the detent at the front 2. Turn the lamp 90 3 and remove 3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 4. Extract the bulb for replacement. Side marker lamps,[...]

Mobility 187 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Changing a wheel Safety measures in the event of a breakdown or wheel change: Park the vehicle as far away as possible from moving traffic and on firm ground. Switch on the hazard warning flashers. Lock the steering wheel in straight-ahead setting of th[...]

Replacing components 188 3. Loosen the lug bolts 1/2 a turn 4. Set up the jack beneath the jacking point closest to the flat tire. Ensure that the entire surface of the jack's base is in firm contact with the ground and that the jack itself is standing completely vertical, not tilted, and that the fitting on the top of the jack will align with[...]

Mobility 189 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting on page 192 . Disposal Return used batteries to a recycling point or your BMW center. Mainta[...]

Giving and receiving assistance 190 Giving and receiving assistance Starting an emergency call * Conditions for an emergency call: > The car phone is logged on to a porta- ble phone network > The emergency call system is operable. To start an emergency call: 1. To open the cover flap: Briefly press the cover flap 2. Press the button for at le[...]

Mobility 191 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Warning triangle * The warning triangle is conveniently stored in the onboard tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment lid. Comply with legal requirements requiring you to carry a warning trian- gle in the vehicle. < First-aid kit * [...]

Giving and receiving assistance 192 Jump-starting When your battery is discharged you can use two jumper cables to start your vehicle with power from the battery in a second vehicle. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles. To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injur[...]

Mobility 193 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment 5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehi- cle to be started. Starting the engine 1. Start the engine on the support vehicle and allow it to run for several minutes at a fas[...]

Giving and receiving assistance 194 Access to tow sockets Front Rear Press the arrow symbol to push out the cover. Only use the tow fitting carried in the vehicle and screw it in firmly as far as it will go. Only use the tow fitting for towing on roads. Follow these instructions; other- wise the tow fitting can come loose and lead to damage to the [...]

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Technical data 198 Technical data Engine specifications 525i 530i Displacement Number of cylinders cu in/cm m 152.2/2,494 6 181.8/2,979 6 Maximum output at engine speed hp rpm 184 6,000 225 5,900 Maximum torque at engine speed lb ft/Nm rpm 175/237 3,500 214/290 3,500 Compression ratio e 10.5 10.2 Stroke Bore in/mm in/mm 2.95/75.0 3.31/84.0 3.53/89.[...]

Reference 199 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions in inch/mm. Minimum turning circle dia.: 37.5 ft/11.44 m Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG[...]

Technical data 200 Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. 525i 530i Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission lbs./kg 3,428/1,555 3,450/1,565 3,472/1,575 3,494/1,585 Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,530/2,055 4,552/2,065 4,575/2,075 [...]

Reference 201 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Capacities Notes Fuel tank Reserve gal/liters gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 approx. 2.1/8 Fuel quality: page 169 Window and headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3 For details: page 57 Engine with oil filter renewal 525i/530i 545i quarts/liters [...]

Everything from A to Z 202 Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 77 – indicator lamp 77 Acceleration assistant 54 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 5 "Activation time" for independent ventilation 95 Active cruise control 59 – malfunctions 64 Active head restraints, front 40 Active roll stabilization 80 A[...]

Reference 203 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 – indicator lamp 56 – interlock 49 – selector lever interlock 55 – shiftlock 55 – sport program 55 – starting the engine 50 – towing 193 AUTO program, refer to Automatic air distribution and volume[...]

Everything from A to Z 204 Cargo, securing 109 Cargo area – locking separately 31 Caring for artificial leather, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for leather, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for light-alloy wheels, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for plastic, refer to Caring for your vehicle broch[...]

Reference 205 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Condition Based Service CBS 181 "Confirmation" 28 Confirmation signals for vehicle locking 28 "Confirm unlock code" 153 Connecting a vacuum cleaner, refer to Lighter socket 100 Consumption display – refer to average fuel consumptio[...]

Everything from A to Z 206 Directory for navigation, refer to Address book 120 Disc brakes 107 Displacement, refer to Engine data 198 Display lighting 88 Displays – refer to Cockpit 10 – refer to Control Display 17 – refer to Instrument cluster 12 Displays on the windshield, refer to Head-Up Display 85 Disposal – brake fluid 180 – coolant[...]

Reference 207 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 78 Exhaust system, refer to High temperatures 106 Exterior mirrors 42 – automatic dimming feature 43 F "Fader", audio systems 132 Failure messages, refer to Check Contr[...]

Everything from A to Z 208 Heating 90 – mirrors 43 – steering wheel 44 Heating while stopped 92 Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 109 Height, refer to Dimensions 199 Height adjustment – head restraints 39 – seats 37 – steering wheel 43 High beams 88 – headlight flasher 88 – indicator lamp 13 – replacing the bulbs 185 Hills 107 Hol[...]

Reference 209 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Lighting – instruments 88 – of the vehicle, refer to Lamps 87 Lighting of the instruments, refer to Instrument lighting 88 Lights, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 87 Lights on warning 87 Light switch 87 Limit speed, refer to Limit 72 Loading – se[...]

Everything from A to Z 210 Music track – find 142 , 145 "Mute on / off" 44 MW, waveband 134 N "Navigation" 44, 114 Navigation, refer to Navigation system 114 Navigation CD/DVD 114 Navigation computer, installation location 114 Navigation destination – manual entry 116 Navigation system 114 – address book 120 – current po[...]

Reference 211 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Pathway lighting 87 "PDC" 77 PDC Park Distance Control 76 "Phone" 152 Phone book 152 Phone numbers – deleting in the phone book 155 – dialing 153 – most recent numbers 154 – selecting in the phone book 154 – Top-8 154 Pleas[...]

Everything from A to Z 212 Restraint systems, refer to Safety belts 40 Reverse, fast – CD changer 146 – CD player 142 Reverse gear – automatic transmission with Steptronic 55 – manual transmission 51 – Sequential manual transmission SMG 52 Right/left balance adjustment in audio mode 132 "Roadside Assistance" 162 Roadside Assista[...]

Reference 213 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility "Shortest route" for navigation 121 Shortest route for navigation 121 Shoulder support 37 "Show current position" 118 "Show destination position" 118 Side airbags 83 Side marker lamps, replacing the bulbs 186 Side turn sign[...]

Everything from A to Z 214 TeleService 161 – enabling 161 – services offered 162 Temperature display – ice warning 65 – outside temperature 65 – setting the units 74 "Terminate services" 165 "Text language" 74 The BMW Maintenance System 181 Tightening torque, refer to Tightening lug bolts 188 Tilt function, passenger- [...]

Reference 215 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Voice phone book 158 Volume 130 – audio sources 130 – portable phone 152 – speed-dependent 132 – voice instructions 125 Volume of the luggage compartment 200 W Warning and indicator lamps 13 Warning messages, refer to Check Control 68 Warning tr[...]

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