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1. Controls se a be Da e we recommend thatthe rear 2 airbags if provided be deac F you plan to transport children ar Seat seat side airbags may already en deactivated either at the nanufacture or by a BMW cen als in the rear door opening ndicate the status of your rear 2 airbags If your are uncertain status or wish to have the air tivated or deactivated please your BMW center Even when all these guidelines are followed there is still a small residual risk of injuries to the face hands and arms occurring from airbag deploy ment in isolated instances The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild temporary hearing loss in extremely sensitive individuals Airbag warning information is also provided on the sun visors For additional information concerning the airbag system refer to pages 160 and 188 the right way for a larger child to aring the safety belt when rear irbags arrow are provided J e oO Car care S a nie e a child restraint system with strap three additional tether ge points refer to the arrows ration shows the sport wagon en provided Depending on the selected for seating in the rear er area attach the tether strap yrresponding anchorage point e the child restraint system Re e cover first on the middle loca spective seating position is fit a headrest lift the headrest and tether strap between the head the seat back ye tether s
2. 147 EEE Washer nozzles Windshield washer i Windshield The spray from the nozzles should be directed so as to ensure effective cleaning even at high speeds Use a needle to adjust the nozzles as required or have them adjusted at your authorized BMW center Rear window Have this system adjusted by your BMW center as required ve action washer irk approx 1 1 US quarts intensive action washer fluid freezing to approx 17 F and is available from your ed BMW center Headlamp washer system Have the nozzles adjusted by your BMW center as required tifreeze agents or intensive ion washer fluids for the systems are highly flammable reason keep them away from of flame and store them only in Jinal containers Store them so are inaccessible to children with the instructions on the rs volume between the two marks dipstick corresponds to approx quarts 1 liter Do not fill beyond per mark on the dipstick Excess damage the engine To add oil Wait until the level has dropped to just above the lower mark before adding oil However do not wait until the oil level drops below the lower mark ry BMW engines are designed to op erate without oil additives the use of additives could lead to damage in some cases This is also true for the manual transmission the automatic transmission the differential and the power steering system ao i Ed 8
3. Car care S a ie ty ratings is the oil flow rating as estab SAE classes Ction of the correct SAE class Tj F on the climatic conditions in where you typically drive your at proved oils are in SAE classes a EB Fi 30 and SAE 5W 40 lt 50 u Is may be used for driving in all z temperatures T m 1 k 46 5 4 Fs I ILL w i 10 H en p tr aL z 4 3g T 20 lant Jo not add coolant to the cooling ystem when the engine is hot If tempt to do so escaping coolant use burns yid the possibility of damage later ver use anything other than fac pproved nitrite and amino free Jed duty antifreeze with corrosion or Your authorized BMW center liar with the official specifica eze and anticorrosion agents are lous to health You should always hem in their original container a location which Is inaccessible dren Jed duty antifreeze with corrosion or contains the flammable sub gt ethylene glycol For this reason Spill antifreeze with corrosion in on hot engine parts It could fire and cause serious burns omply with the applicable envi onmental laws regulating the dis of extended duty antifreeze with ion inhibitor lt Checking coolant level Correct coolant level when the engine is cold approx 68 F 20 C Unscrew the cap from the expansion tank The coolant level is correct when the end of the red float is aligned with the upper edge of the filler opening
4. mming is cleared rox 10 seconds after the lever is ed in position O or r the engine is switched off the rear window is opened the indow wiper is switched off It ye switched on again after the w has been closed anging the wiper blade refer to 166 Rear window defroster 79 a e e m To activate Press the button As long as the indica tor lamp remains on the rear window defroster continues at high output rapid thaw After the indicator lamp goes out the defroster continues operating at re duced power for a limited period before deactivating automatically To deactivate If the indicator lamp is on press the button J e oO Car care S a be e and maintain speed celerate jtton 1 briefly em records and maintains the vehicle speed Every time you Jutton the speed increases by 1 km h 1d hold button 1 icle accelerates without 2 on the accelerator pedal u release the button the registers and maintains the speed on a downhill gradient the gine braking effect is not suffi e controlled speed can be d Speed can drop on uphill f the engine output Is insuffi To decelerate Press button 2 briefly When cruise control is active every tap of the button reduces the speed by approx 0 6 mph 1 km h Press and hold button 2 With the cruise control active the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehi
5. 36 250 44 300 35 240 36 250 44 300 35 240 44 340 it Ahlen Controls 10 35 240 36 250 44 300 30 38 260 39 270 46 320 Car care 10 35 240 36 250 44 300 30 38 260 39 270 46 320 S a nie and security systems 34 nic vehicle obilizer 35 il locking system 36 ng and closing m the outside 36 ne key 36 ng and closing m the inside 40 ge compartment lid jate Al ge compartment 44 system 45 c power windows 47 j Tilt sunroof 48 tments 50 ng wheel 54 S 54 mirror and steering wheel nory 56 emory Key Memory 58 nger safety systems belts 59 s 60 restraints 64 seat security 66 safety locks 66 Driving Steering lgnition lock 67 Starting the engine 68 Switching off the engine 69 Parking brake 69 Manual transmission 70 Automatic transmission 71 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 74 Indicator Headlamp flasher 77 Wiper Washer system 77 Rear window defroster 79 Cruise control 80 Everything under control Odometer outside temperature display 82 Tachometer 83 Energy control 83 Fuel gauge 83 Temperature gauge 84 Service Interval Display 84 Check Control 85 Onboard computer 88 Technology for safety and convenience Park Distance Control PDC 90 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC T Dynamic Stability Control DSC 91 Tire Pressure Control RDC 92 ding and tran
6. activate the system the button The indicator lamp me on ding on equipment options the is marked with ASC or DSC eactivated ASC T DSC you are j with conventional unregulated transfer 91 EEE We recommend that you deactivate the system for increased traction gt When rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces gt When driving with snow chains Refer also to page 131 To reactivate the system Press the button again the indicator lamp goes out J e oO The laws of physics cannot be re pealed even with ASC T DSC Any consequences arising from traction loss due to excessive vehicle speed re main the responsibility of the driver We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin of the system as an excuse for taking risks For additional details concerning ASC T DSC please refer to the chap ter describing Advanced technology on page 189 S a be Da e the system he ignition key to position 2 do art the engine and hold the button arrow un yellow indicator lamp in the in ent cluster comes on for a few ds or the message SET TIRE SURE appears in the Check OI you have driven for a few min he RDC will import the current yN pressure in the tires as the values which the system will or only have to repeat this proce le tire inflation pressure must cted Otherwise the RDC func tomatically when the ignition p
7. i S 8 Car care S a fio other situations in which the not burned or burns incom y such as engaging the starter ntly or for extended periods or ted start attempts in which the gt does not start Stopping and ting an engine which is running rly does not presenta problem let the engine run with any of ark plug cables disconnected Be sure to comply with the in structions above to prevent un burned fuel from reaching the catalytic converter Otherwise there is danger of overheating and damage to the cata lytic converter Extreme temperatures occur at the cat alytic converter on this and every cata lyst equipped vehicle Heat shields are installed adjacent to some sections of the exhaust system Never remove these shields do not apply undercoat ing to their surfaces When driving Standing at idle and parking the vehi cle take care to avoid contact between the exhaust system and flammable ma terials grass hay leaves etc Such contact could lead to a fire resulting in personal injury and property damage 4 ng with ABS stem becomes operative once hicle exceeds a speed of approx 10 km h The ABS is deacti whenever the vehicle s speed back below approx 4 mph h This means that the wheels ck in the final phase of a brake ation a factor of no significance Jal use are in a Situation which requires aking you will exploit the full ben f the ABS system if you apply lum brake
8. tires in a cool dry place away ght whenever possible Protect as against contact with oil grease el ji It is not possible to mount snow Chains on tires with 17 inch wheels lt ao i Ed 8 Car care S a fio ations sedan eel rim eel rim Light alloy wheel 7 x15 7 x15 7 x16 8 x17 8 x17 9 x17 6 5 x15 7 x15 7 x16 8 x17 The use of rims and wheel bolts that do not meetthe specifications of the original factory installed equip ment will affect the safe operation of your vehicle and may cause an accident and personal injury Never mix tires of different design such as steel belted radials with radial bias belted or bias ply tires etc Mixing tire types will adversely affect roadholding and can lead to loss of vehicle con trol lt ications sedan Steel rim vheel rim Light alloy wheel 7 x16 7 x16 8 x17 8 x17 9 x17 7 x16 8 x17 141 The use of rims and wheel bolts that do not meetthe specifications of the original factory installed equip ment will affect the safe operation of your vehicle and may cause an accident and personal injury Never mix tires of different design such as steel belted radials with radial bias belted or bias ply tires etc Mixing tire types will adversely affect roadholding and can lead to loss of vehicle con trol C
9. Car care S a hl port wagon amp 5 watt bulbs screwdriver to pry out the lamp bove ve the lens ce the bulb amp 10 watt bulb with lamp 6 watt bulb a screwdriver press the lamp gt the button out to the side ve the lens ce the bulb ll lamps ulb screwdriver to press the lens the side ce the bulb ompartment lamp ulb a screwdriver to the recess to e lamp out ve the reflector ce the bulb Luggage compartment lamps Lamp on the underside of the rear parcel tray 10 watt halogen lamp Lamp in luggage compartment 10 watt bulb 1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess to pry the lamp out 2 Remove the reflector 3 Replace the bulb Luggage compartment lamps Headliner lamps 10 watt bulbs 1 Use a screwdriver to push the lens to the side 2 Replace the bulbs Lamps on the apron of the luggage compartment lid tailgate 10 watt bulb 1 Use a screwdriver to pry out the lamp at the upper edge 2 Remove the reflector 3 Replace the bulb yn the jack on a firm support e t place wooden blocks or similar s under the jack If this is done k might not be able to reach its pport capacity because of the height t lie under the vehicle or start the when the vehicle is supported jack risk of fatal injury lt I Be E 8 What you will need In order to avoid rattling noises later note the position of the tools when you remove them and return them to th
10. S a ee tral belt has an additional small connect the two belt sections an use the central belt as any 3 point belt asier to fold the rear seat back o and down if you unbuckle the rrow With a master key you can lock each backrest in the rear seat This also prevents access to the lug gage compartment from the interior of the vehicle when you turn overthe door and ignition key 3 to someone else refer to page 34 for valet parking for instance ving the center armrest yr vehicles with the through load stem and for the sport wagon to page 115 the center armrest completely vard sen the trim from the upper ro fastener and place it on the rest sp the front of the armrest with hand then use your other hand 2ach down behind the armrest pull up sharply arrow gt When removing and installing the center armrest be sure that the 113 E Installing the center armrest Guide the armrest into position from above then apply pressure until you hear it Snap into position seat covers are not damaged by the side pins Controls Car care S a nie 1e Magnetic retainers to attach ver panel to the upper surface surface below rear tray of the ye compartment nsure that the skis are clean yading them into the bag Take void damage from sharp Secure the bag s contents by tightening down the strap at the buckle 4 To store the ski bag perform the above
11. S a oe Sliding Tilt sunroof release sport wagon Manual operation se the right hand panel in the 1 Remove the interior lamp refer to Je compartment with the button page 171 reach into the opening Id the panel down and push out the panel je knob with the fuel pump 2 Use the Allen key from the vehicle arrow tool kit to turn the sliding tilt sunroof voofer is installed loosen the in the desired direction refer to and swing the subwoofer to page 166 2ase the two quick release aners of the cover for the onboard kit in the tailgate Raise the ar vove the plastic plugs arrow and toward the interior The tailgate be released n the tailgate Press the plugs k into place and close the cover the quick release fasteners ition the two side covers and e them k Shee Ey 8 Car care S a hl 1 mr a yy connecting the jumper cable 5 Then connect the negative terminals he positive terminal of the sup Attach the cable to either the support ehicle to the positive terminal vehicle s negative battery terminal ctor located in your BMW s en or to a Suitable ground on its engine ompartment The cover of the or bodywork Then connect the other ry terminal for jump starting is end ofthe cable to a ground on the d with a sign refer to the engine or body ofthe vehicle which is ition Remove the cover by to be started There is a special nut j tab The illustration shows the
12. 235 60 R 16 100W Nominal width Aspect ratio in Radial tire code Rim diameter in inches Load rating not on ZR tires Speed rating before R on ZR tires The speed rating indicates the ap proved maximum speed for the tire Summer tires up to up to up to up to up to up to over ELIHU N lt J II 112 mph 180 km h 118 mph 190 km h 130 mph 210 km h 150 mph 240 km h 167 mph 270 km h 186 mph 300 km h 150 mph 240 km h pi m S a ie Winter tires Choosing the right tire BMW recommends winter tires M S radial tires for driving in adverse winter road conditions While tires known as all season tires M S designation pro vide better winter traction than summer tires with load ratings H V W Y and ZR they generally do not achieve the performance of winter tires In the interests of safe tracking and steering response install radial tires made by the same manufacturer and with the same tread configuration on all four wheels if you elect to mount winter tires Mount only winter tires which have been approved by BMW Any BMW center will be glad to provide you with information for selecting the best winter tires for your particular driving condi tions Snow chains 139 N ge Use narrow link BMW snow chains on summer or winter tires only in pairs and only on the rear wheels Comply with all manufacturer s safety precautions when mounting the chains
13. we ed ei BMW 528i sport wagon BMW 540i sport wagon 170 4 2 793 268 4 4 398 6 8 193 282 5 500 5 400 206 280 324 440 3 500 3 600 10 2 10 0 3 31 84 0 3 26 82 7 3 31 84 0 3 62 92 0 Digital electronic Engine Management System Ti 7 e in oo ui 540 Sport 55 7 1416 601 1528 S40 Sport 59 6 11514 111 4 2830 188 0 4775 inches mm W 528i 37 1 ft 11 3 m BMW 540i 37 4 ft 11 4 m a the Ei S 8 Car care wi ea i fe 111 4 2830 iii 199 2 4805 nches mm V 528i 37 1 ft 11 3 m BMW 540i 37 4 ft 11 4 m BMW 528i BMW 540i on full tank of fuel options not included lbs kg 3 495 1 585 3 748 1 700 lbs kg 3 549 1 610 3 803 1 725 lbs kg 4 508 2 045 4 762 2 160 lbs kg 4 563 2 070 4 817 2 185 lbs kg 2 138 970 2 381 1 080 lbs kg 2 579 1 170 2 635 1 195 lbs kg 220 100 220 100 weight may not be exceeded cu ft l 16 2 460 16 2 460 Controls Car care an e foe BMW 528i BMW 540i full tank of fuel options not included lbs kg 3 726 1 690 7 Ibs kg 3 781 1 715 4 056 1 840 Ibs kg 4 817 2 185 Ibs kg 4 872 2 210 5 093 2 310 Ibs kg 2 160 980 2 381 1 080 lbs kg 2 844 1 290 2 910 1 320 Ibs kg 220 100 220 100 eight may not be exceeded cu ft I 14 5 53 9
14. 410 1 525 14 5 53 9 410 1 525 Notes approx 18 5 approx 70 Fuel specification Refer to approx 2 1 approx 8 BMW 528i page 29 approx 2 6 approx 10 BMW 540i approx 3 7 approx 3 5 For details Refer to page 148 bs approx 6 3 approx 6 0 approx 1 1 approx 1 0 11 1 10 5 BMW 528i For details Refer to page 151 S 12 7 12 0 BMW 540i 6 9 6 5 BMW 528i High Performance Synthetic Oil 7 9 7 5 BMW 540i for gasoline engines be Specifications Refer to page 150 oO Lifetime fluid no fluid change required an EJ Se belts 8i ump Alternator teering K x 1555 pressor K x 906 Oi ump Alternator teering K x 1635 pressor K x 1004 gt You can obtain Original BMW __ Parts and Accessories as well as professional advice from your autho rized BMW center lt 205 E 207 E Overview E Controls and features a Shes E 8 Operation care and maintenance Car care Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index e a a 1 189 1sMIssion aner 111 circulated hes 155 control 98 ontrol 80 nitor 56 J interior 55 dow ated air 1 Control namic ASC T 39 wheel ssion 71 sion with sion oil B Backup lamps 70 Bulb replacement 169 Battery 176 204 Capacity 204 Charging 177 Discharged 182 Removal and installation 178 Belts 59 B
15. exceed the approved roof weight proved gross vehicle weight or le weights when loading the rack ill find the specifications under nical data on page 201 Sure that the load is not too and attempt to distribute it Always load the heaviest pieces n the bottom Be sure that ate clearance is maintained for j the sliding tilt sunroof and that s do not project into the opening fthe luggage compartment lid e 2 the roof luggage correctly and to prevent it from shifting or be t during driving danger to follow ffic smoothly Avoid sudden accelera 1d braking maneuvers Take cor ently of load increases aerodynamic ince Increased fuel consumption ress on the roof are the immedi sults J e oO S a nie De ler the hood d 143 jine compartment 144 sher fluids 148 sher nozzles 148 jine oil 149 lant 151 ke fluid 152 icle Identification umber 153 e and maintenance BMW Maintenance ystem 154 ing for your car 155 ags 160 icle storage 160 vs and regulations hnical modifications 161 D connector 162 123 E Overview E Controls and features a the E 8 Operation care and maintenance Car care Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index u ao ib echnical factors associated ir manufacture tires do not their full traction potential until break in period has elapsed eason drive with extra care ve ini
16. refer to the arrow in the illustration or max 0 8 in 2 cm higher for instance up to the mark on the float see also the schematic diagram next to the cap Eu Po S a ie gt fluid f the indicator lamp for the yrake hydraulic system appears yr if the CHECK BRAKE FLUID varning appears in the Check ontrol The brake fluid level is 00 low in the reservoir lt e fluid reservoir is located e microfilter housing on the side of the car Should you de that the brake fluid is low refer lem to your BMW center who e and rectify any sources of when refilling the reservoir IW center is familiar with the ations for approved brake fluids Jid loss results in extended avel For this situation refer to s on page 130 FN Brake fluid is hygroscopic that is it absorbs moisture from the air over time In order to ensure the safety and reliability of the brake system have the brake fluid changed every two years by an authorized BMW center Refer also to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models orto the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Brake fluid is toxic and damages the vehicle s paint You should always store it in its original container and in a loca tion which is out of reach of children Do not spill the fluid and do not fill the brake fluid reservoir beyond the MAX mark The brake fluid could ignite upon contact with hot engine parts and cause serious burns en C
17. system was in the vehicle during an ac cident consult the manufacturer s in structions regarding replacement 4 Child restraint systems Never install a rear facing child restraint device on the front pas senger seat Otherwise injuries could occur when the airbag is triggered in the event of an accident Children should always ride in the rear Do not attempt to modify child restraint systems If you do this the protection provided by these systems could be im paired 4 J e oO ie En be Da 2 side airbags in the rear pas ger area of your vehicle may Pe have been deactivated either at A A of manufacture or by a BMW ra rg j ou may have them activated if a 5 ire to do so Please contact F A horized BMW center for addi Nem formation 4 The illustration depicts schematically the primary directions of vehicle impact which initiate an airbag deployment g correctly with airbags or your safety comply with the ollowing instructions for the air If you do not the airbags may not e to provide their maximum pro 1 All passengers in the vehicle be aware of and comply with formation rbags are supplemental restraint s designed to provide extra pro 1 they are not a substitute for belts Wear your Safety belt at all The airbags will not be triggered event of a minor accident a vehi l over or collisions from the rear se instances the safety belt pro optimal protection is
18. The engine es no braking effect when the is depressed or the transmission eutral and there is no power as r braking or steering when the gt iS not running allow floor mats carpets or any objects to protrude into the area 1 the accelerator clutch and pedals and obstruct their move a Dynamic Brake Control DBC If you apply the brakes rapidly this sys tem automatically produces the maxi mum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during panic stops All of the benefits of the ABS system are exploited under these circum stances Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the brake application When the brake pedal is released the DBC is deacti vated Ei P In the event of a malfunction the yellow warning lamp comes on Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations Have the system checked and repaired at your BMW center as soon as possi ble For Information for your safety covering the ABS system refer to page 128 This information also gener ally applies for DBC lt S a fie vads he warning lamp for the brake ads comes on or the CHECK RAKE PADS message ap the Check Control ce pads have reached their n pad thickness Proceed to the authorized BMW center as possible to have the pads 1 r your own Safety Use only ike pads that BMW has d for your specific vehicle 3MW cannot evaluate
19. ed on the inside of the luggage artment lid tailgate an the container loosen the wing omply with legal requirements vhich cover the availability of a 1 warning triangle in the car First aid kit The first aid kit is located under the front passenger s seat To remove Lift the release lever on the front arrow and pull the first aid kit for ward out of its support To store Position the back of the kit into the support then push back until the lever engages Some of the articles in the first aid kit may be used within a limited time only For this reason check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly and replace any whose expi ration dates have passed You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy Comply with legal requirements which cover availability of a first aid kit in your vehicle 2 gt ho S O Controls Car care E a be and friendly to the ment en the filler cap carefully to vent fuel from spraying out ay may cause injury op off Topping off may cause age a filler cap in the bracket 1 to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel ing gt results in premature pump shutoff and gt will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system on the pump Fr Close the fuel cap carefully after refueling A loose or missing cap
20. gt Vehicle guide 5281 5401 sedan sport wagon ations and thank you for choosing a BMW familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and hen you drive it We therefore have this request e the time to read this Owner s Manual and familiarize yourself with the n that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new car It nportant data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum atisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW The 50 contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an service life r s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle tay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important Safety and maintenance information al is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet Is or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models mend that you read this publication thoroughly is covered by the following warranties licle Limited Warranty Narranty Rust Perforation missions System Defect Warranty missions Performance Warranty a Emission Control System Limited Warranty formation about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty n Booklet US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet models ou an enjoyable driving experience Is used ase sections contain vital infor
21. mechanism by taking gnition key Do not leave chil attended in the vehicle with ac ehicle keys Use of the key can Starting of the engine and oper vehicle systems such as power etc Unsupervised use of these can result in serious personal avoid pressure or drafts in the er compartment when the sun pen or lifted by opening the air the dashboard and increasing upply as required Refer to 8 101 nroof is completely open air nces may be caused in the ve en you are driving at higher Close the roof as far as is nec ntil this natural phenomenon onvenience mode via the door he remote control refer to or 37 Lifting opening closing From ignition key position 1 press the switch or slide itto the desired direction until you feel resistance When lifting the headliner retracts several inches After the ignition has been switched off you can still operate the sliding tilt sun roof as long as neither ofthe front doors has been opened Automatic opening and closing Press the appropriate end ofthe control switch past the resistance point and then release it 1g Tilt sunroof with glass 1roof tions and control procedures are tially the same as those previ described for the sliding tilt sun n order to open the raised roof the control switch towards until the roof has reached the d position 2adliner insert slides back some vhen you raise the sunroof When nroof is opened the headliner cfs wit
22. more brightness and uniformity ve traditional halogen lamps non lamp an electric arc es the filament in order to gener ense illumination A gas mixture artz glass tube with metal vapor ed by a high electric voltage The at is generated is then sustained ywer voltage When the lamp is on a brief period is needed for beam strength to build up Maxi rightness is attained in approx onds Xenon lamps provide significantly improved visibility especially during adverse weather conditions and driving Situations driving at night in heavy rain or through road repair areas where there are no lane markers for instance Vehicles with xenon lamps are equipped with automatic headlamp range control As a result the highway is always optimally lighted regardless of load conditions and drivers in on coming traffic are not blinded Xenon lamps make a significant contri bution to highway safety since other highway users or bicyclists and motor cyclists in the right lane and pedestri ans are more easily detected ao Be E A 5 Car care S a 197 E line specifications 198 Overview lensions sedan 199 ensions sport wagon 200 ights sedan 201 ights sport wagon 202 acities 203 Controls and features a Shes E 8 Operation care and maintenance Car care Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index
23. non d brake pads to determine if Suited for use and therefore nsure the operating safety of cle if they are installed lt Winter operation The onset of winter is often accompa nied by rapid changes in weather Adaptations in driving style should be accompanied by preparations on the vehicle itself to ensure that your vehicle operation through the winter remains Safe and trouble free Coolant Ensure that the coolant mixture con tains the year round ratio of 50 50 of water and antifreeze corrosion protec tion This mixture provides protection against freezing down to approx 34 F 37 C Replace the coolant every four years Locks BMW door lock deicer can be used to free the locks if they are frozen This deicer also contains lubricant After using deicer treatment with BMW lock barrel grease is recommended on low traction road 2S yoth gentle pressure to control lerator pedal Avoid excessive peeds and shift to the next ear at an early point Adapt ed and driving style when ap 1g grades or Slopes Maintain uate distance between yourself car ahead oad conditions substantially he amount of traction available the tires and the road surface lting increases in braking dis e considerable and should be nind at all times ntended to prevent the wheels king during brake applications oing to maintain vehicle stability ring response 131 E If the ABS does not respond in a critical
24. on the strut dome of your BMW refer al start support point of the to the arrow in the illustration 528i Forthe BMW 540i refer gine compartment on Follow the same sequence for 146 a Connecting the jumper cables if you assist in jump starting another ve hicle If you do not there is a risk of in jury caused by spark generation at the battery lt ing the vehicle fitting rew in tow fitting is stored in the rd tool kit be sure that it remains vehicle at all times This fitting igned for installation in the tow ts located at the front and rear of hicle and is intended for towing per road surfaces only ld not be used to pull a vehicle deep snow mud sand etc Al bserve all applicable towing laws gulations ss to tow sockets pressure to the arrow symbol on ver panel to remove Rear Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on the cover panel to remove Screw the tow fitting in until it bot toms firmly If this is not done the threads could be damaged Never attach tie down hooks chains straps or tow hooks to tie rods control arms or any other part of the vehicle Suspension as severe damage to these components will occur leading to pos sible accidents lt 4 Use only a nylon towing strap to tow the vehicle since the inherent resilience of this material helps protect both vehicles from sudden jerking movements 2 the E 8 Car care S a el j a vehicle with automati
25. person to single safety belt Never allow gt or small children to ride in a pas r s lap twisting the belt while routing it across the hips and shoulder Do ow the belt to rest against hard or objects in your pockets Never the belt across your neck do not across sharp edges Be sure that It does not become caught or ad the safety belt as firmly as possi ainst your body You should avoid 1g bulky clothing that prevents it loing so Pull the belt periodically ension it across your shoulder In ent of a frontal impact a loose lap yuld slide over your hips leading ominal injury In addition the belt s restraint effectiveness is ad if the belt is worn loosely tant mothers should always wear afety belts taking care to position belt against the lower hips it will not exert pressure against dominal area gt 59 EEE For care instructions referto page 159 gt sedan with through loading _F system Please comply with the instructions for the center safety belt on page 112 Sport wagon If the center safety belt cannot be pulled out the larger rear backrest section is not engaged Refer to page 116 4 If the safety belt system has been FN subjected to the stresses involved in an accident or otherwise damaged Have the entire safety belt mechanism replaced by your BMW center includ ing the safety belt tensioner In addition have your BMW center inspect the safety belt anchors If a child restraint
26. recharged ise contact your BMW center ow Replace the battery he projected service life of the yattery can only be reached if the y is fully charged at all times the charge condition of the bat aquently if the vehicle is used pri for driving short distances lt Charging the battery If the battery is charged in the vehicle Do not charge the battery with the engine running Before performing any work on the electrical system disconnect the cable from the negative terminal If you do not short circuits can create the risk of fire or personal injury If you plan to store the vehicle for more than four weeks disconnect the battery from the vehicle electrical system by disconnecting the cable at the negative terminal and then recharge using a suit able charging device If you intend to store your car for longer than 12 weeks Remove the battery charge it and store it in a cool but frost and dust free room Everv three months and before reinstalling the bat tery have it recharged If it is not recharged it will not be serviceable Every time the battery is discharged especially over extended periods its service life is reduced S a el Bl moving the battery first dis the negative terminal then the terminal Remove the protec 1 and unscrew the threaded ion of the battery bracket 2 stalling the battery connect the terminal first then connect the terminal en installing a batt
27. refer to the illustration detail when the jack is cranked 8 J ack the car up until the wheel you 10 are changing Is raised from the ground Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the wheel Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from the mounting surfaces of factory Other wheel covers may securely lt reels with hub covers sition the hub cover and press it tightly quipped with lug bolt covers gn the arrow on the cover with line in the wheel and press the ver into place eck and correct the air pressure the earliest opportunity r vehicles with Tire Pressure Con RDC fer mounting the spare tire or cor ting the inflation pressure reacti te the system Refer to page 92 1 5 E The vehicle jack is designed for changing tires only Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind To do so could cause accidents and personal injury To ensure continued safety have the lug bolts checked with a calibrated torque wrench torque specification 72 b ft 100 Nm at the earliest opportunity lt When storing the wheel take care to ensure that you do not damage the retaining pin in the spare tire recess If light alloy wheels other than original BMW light alloy wheels have been mounted it may be necessary to use different lug bolts for those wheels Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel tire balanced S a el m De tion l
28. set the independent ventilation system is operational at outside temperatures above 60 F 16 C or by direct switch activation It cannot be switched on when the vehicle is moving The air emerges via the vent outlets for the upper body Therefore the vents must be open for the system to operate Canadian residents Juring programming your hand ansmitter may automatically stop jitting after two seconds This ot be long enough to program the Universal Transmitter If you are imming from one of these hand ansmitters the Universal Trans s lamp may begin to flash in a se double flashes If this occurs ue to hold the button on the Uni Transmitter while you reactivate and held transmitter You may o repeat this function several while programming 3efore programming read the User s information section on 107 4 riginal hand held transmitter If this symbol is depicted on the packaging or in the user s in structions for the original hand ansmitter it may be assumed is Original hand held transmitter patible with the BMW Universal nitter 105 E Checking for the change code In order to determine whether the origi nal hand held transmitter is equipped with a change code system you may either refer to the instructions for the original hand held transmitter or pro gram a channel key as described in the left column on page 106 under Pro gramming Following that press and hold the pro grammed ch
29. steps in reverse sequence Sport wagon the center armrest outward sen the trim from the upper ro fastener and place it on the rest S button 1 downward and swing cover forward 3S button 2 The cover in the lug e Compartment is unlocked J e oO Car care S a nie agon cover roll up cover out and hook it rear bracket er will support light objects items of clothing not place heavy or bulky jects on the roll up cover They se a danger to vehicle ts during braking or evasive ers llow the cover to snap back s could damage it ng the case refer to the next Separation net Pullthe separation net out with the straps Hold the bar on both sides and insert it into the holders It is easiest to do this from the back seat ry Do not allow the separation net to Snap back Doing so could pose a risk of injury and the separation net could be damaged lt When the rear backrests are folded down you can store the case in front of the rear seats pull the separation net out from there and insert it in the front holders refer to the next page ge Side covers are holders forthe case in frontof Open the side covers by pressing the ar seats button the case in from the side as in the illustration The strap of paration net must be directed up while the end of the roll up cover ye laid around and under the case rear an pull the separation net out
30. tion please read the accom text passages carefully both own safety and to prevent dam ourBMW ase passages contain informa n on special and unique fea your vehicle 4 icates special information on cling 4 tes the end of a note es special equipment country equipment and optional extras icates that you should consult relevant section of this Manual for information on a ir part or assembly rts you to functions which can adjusted by your authorized inter Car Memory or Key Refer to page 58 4 The individual vehicle On buying your BMW you have de cided in favor of a model with individu alized equipment and features This Owner s Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle Any differences can easily be identified since all optional acces sories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner s Manual car radio or telephone for instance Supplementary Owner s Manuals are enclosed We ask you to read these manuals as well gt EN oortant safety information r your own Safety use genuine d accessories approved by Ju purchase accessories tested roved by BMW and Original ts you simultaneously acquire rance that they have been ily tested by BMW to ensu
31. under control Odometer outside temperature display 82 Tachometer 83 Energy control 83 Fuel gauge 83 Temperature gauge 84 Service Interval Display 84 Check Control 85 Onboard computer 88 Technology for safety and convenience Park Distance Control PDC 90 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC T Dynamic Stability Control DSC 91 Tire Pressure Control RDC 92 oading and transporting cargo hrough loading system 112 kibag 113 oort wagon Luggage compartment 116 Roll up cover 116 Separation net 116 Storage areas in the luggage compartment 118 argo loading 120 oof mounted luggage rack 121 Operation care and maintenance Il EN Special operating instructions Break in procedure 124 Driving notes 125 Catalytic converter 126 Antilock Brake System ABS 127 Disc brakes 128 Brake system 130 Winter operation 130 Power steering 132 Level control system 132 Cellular phone 133 Radio reception 133 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure 134 Tire condition 134 Tire replacement 135 Tire rotation 136 Wheel and tire combinations 137 Winter tires 138 Snow chains 139 Approved wheel and tire specifications 140 Jlacement procedures Joard tool kit 166 er blades 166 naps and bulbs 167 anging tires 173 tery 176 es 1 8 ase of electrical function filler door 180 ing Tilt sunroof 180 gate 181 istance giving and eiving p starting 182 ving the vehicle 183 Adva
32. wheels system detects an instability in the a s condition the braking action 50 be directed to help the front s by the DSC in order to help sta the vehicle ay need some time to become tomed to this system intervention ver it guarantees optimum drive and driving stability aking intervention may be panied by a certain degree of n numerous factors combine e Inherent limitations on the n quality available from mobile pecially designed systems can oyed to minimize their effects arsity Antenna system employs M antennas integrated within window to provide three sepa rces for receiving broadcast n integral processor automati ects the antenna with the best ption quality at any given time 2 the ongoing antenna selection is completed within milli sec remains inaudible to the radio BMW active seat BMW seats are configured for your orthopedic well being The active seat is an engineering enhancement of BMW s seats designed to ensure less fatigue during extended trips while sitting with little movement The seat is no longer a passive element between the road the running gear and the pas senger Instead it creates minor and imperceptible shifts in your weight by an active change in the contour of the seat surface The basic seat position is not changed as this occurs Fluid cushions are located below the surface of the seat in the seat s upholstery on the left and right The fluid is circulated slow
33. 169 Tailgate 44 181 Convenience opening mode 38 Manual release after electrical fault 181 Taillamps 170 Technical Data 198 Technical modifications 6 161 Telephone hookup 109 Temperature display engine coolant 84 Temperature gauge outside temperature 82 Tensioning straps 44 ter 105 6 ior 156 or 158 IN 56 m 0 ar 102 irked 104 ee 102 are 158 ice Guide in oir Washing your car 155 Water onthe roads 125 Waxing paintwork 157 Weights 201 Wheelbase 199 Wheels and tires 137 Width 199 Windows Convenience Operation 36 Windows convenience operating mode 36 37 Windshield washer fluid reservoir capacity 203 Windshield washer nozzle adjustment 148 Windshield washerreservoir filling 148 Windshield wipers 77 Winter driving 130 Winter operation 130 Winter tires 138 Wiper blade replacement 166 Wiper Washer system 77 Work in the engine compartment 143 X Xenon lamps 94 168 195 terior 8 t sensor 46 s 101 32 1 36 80 of 180 on 80 of 180 90 85 1g and Fog lamp replace the bulb 169 Footwell lamps bulb replacement 172 Fuel filler door release after electrical fault 180 Fuses 179 G Glove compartment lamp bulb replacement 172 H Hazard warning flashers 27 Hazard warning triangle 27 Headlamp covers care 155 167 Help with jump starting 182 High beams bulb replacement 167 Hood release 143 Indicator lamps 22 Bulb replacement 169 Jack 173 J ump
34. F 80 C and dark finishes up to 250 F 120 C ag your car t the finish using carnauba or tic based waxes only ast way to determine when the needs to be waxed is by noting water stops beading on the sur an use a glass cleaner to remove ax or silicone that may have been the windows during waxing Jse cleaning and car care yroducts that you can obtain r BMW center 4 Paint damage You can touch up small areas of dam age with BMW spray paint ora BMW touch up stick The paint color code for your car is pro vided on a sticker located on the right hand side under the hood and on the first page of your Service and Warranty Information Booklet Damage caused by flying stones scratches etc must be touched up without delay to prevent rust from form Ing If corrosion has started to form in an area with paint damage remove all rust and clean the area Then prime the area with a BMW Primer Stick Finally apply the finish coat After a few days polish and protect the touched in areas More extensive paint damage should be repaired professionally in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Your BMW center uses original BMW finish materials in accordance with ap proved repair procedures Eu pre be S a ie for other vehicle nents and materials oy wheels should be treated y wheel cleaner especially dur vinter months However do not ressive products containing ac ng alkalis or abrasive
35. LOWBEAM LAMPS N CHECK SIDE LAMPS Ww top up fluid at the next CHECK REAR LAMPS tunity Reier tO page ti CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS S NONE waa eee CHECK LICPLATE LAMP ngine oil as soon as possible CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP to paga aad CHECK BACK UP LAMPS IDE TEMP 20 F 3 C Defective bulb or circuit Refer to fa eee gt nn a SUN page 167 or consult an authorized tt temperature is displayed a BMW center e temperatures of 37 5 F and below Refer also to 32 KLID OPEN ge appears only when the e is initially set in motion OPEN 1essage appears after a minimal d road speed has been ex d N SEAT BELTS ition to this message a 1g lamp with the safety belt icon rs and an acoustical signal ays after completion of trip he malfunctions registered during 9 appear consecutively when the turned to Position 0 fthe following displays may ap TS ON IN IGNITION LOCK CK ENGINE OIL LEV engine oil at the next opportunity t stop for fuel Referto page 149 y appears when you open the s door after parking the vehicle Jlementary gong is also heard reports remain available for a pe approx three minutes after the y goes out and the key Is re 1 from the ignition Press the K button If there were multiple S press the CHECK button re 1ly to view them all in sequence 57 E To check the Check Control Press the CHECK button 3 with the ignition key in position 2 CHECK CONTROL OK appears in the
36. acceleration cornering hydro g or peak traction characteri Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive tem perature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law The temperature grade for this tire A is established for a tire that is pro perly inflated and not overloaded Ex cessive speed underinflation or exces sive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Eu m S a ie e a on which the tire was manu is indicated by the code on the 129 indicates that the tire was tured in Week 12 of 1999 commends the replacement of when the tires are no more than old even if a tire life of 10 years le es over 6 years old should be ly in case of emergency Such a ild be replaced by a new tire itely and should not be 1 together with new tires Tire rotation Between the axles Th
37. ad vere is an increased risk of ning even at relatively moder ds and with only small amounts on the road ri Do not drive on a deflated flat tire A flat tire greatly impairs steering and braking response and can lead to complete loss of control over the vehicle Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not ex ceeded Overloading can lead to over heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires The ultimate result can assume the form ofa Sudden air loss Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect as Can variations in normal vehicle re sponse such as a pronounced ten dency to pull to the left or right Should this occur respond by immediately re ducing your speed and carefully pro ceeding to the nearest BMW center or professional tire center or having the vehicle towed in to have it and its tires inspected Tire damage up to and including blow outs can endanger the lives of both the vehicle occupants and other road users lt ion action grades from highest to are AA A B and C grades represent the tire s ability on wet pavement as measured controlled conditions on speci vernment test surfaces of as and concrete A tire marked C ave poor traction performance he traction grade assigned to this ire is based on straight ahead g traction tests and does not e
38. an transmission ictuate the starter for too short Jo not turn it for more than ap seconds Release the ignition ediately as soon as the engine llow the engine to warm up by trunning while the vehicle re ationary Instead begin driving itely at a moderate engine Oi with automatic transmission IW is equipped with the conve tarting feature Simply turn the osition 3 Starter and then re mmediately ter continues to operate auto ymatic starting mode will not if the battery voltage is low his condition arise it remains to jump start the engine refer 182 Should the engine fail to start on the first attempt if it is very hot or cold for instance gt Press the accelerator pedal halfway down while engaging the starter Cold starts at extremely low tempera tures from approx 5 F 15 C and at elevations above 3 300 feet 1 000 meters gt It may be necessary to allow the starter to remain engaged somewhat longer than under normal operating conditions approx 10 seconds gt Press the accelerator pedal halfway down while engaging the starter Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine computer system Increased Speeds at startup are normal and Should decrease as the engine warms up If engine speed does not decrease service Is required To prevent the battery from discharg ing always deactivate electrical de vices which are not in use Switch the ignition off when the vehic
39. and it in the holders above it in the roof area J e oO Car care S a be agon e floor cover up 1e black retainer on the lower he panel and hook it into the ame of the tailgate cutout ou fold the floor cover down je retainer to its original posi Raise the spare tire cover Lift up the cover and hook it into the red retainer on the floor panel arrow Before you fold the cover down return the retainer to its original position 119 EN wagon FN Always position and secure the load correctly otherwise it can endanger the passengers during brak ing or evasive maneuvers Do not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight and the permissible axle loads refer to page 201 If you do the operating safety of the vehicle is no longer ensured and you are in violation of the law Do not carry hard or heavy objects unsecured in the passenger compart 1g the load ment If you do so they may be pro jected through the air during braking and evasive maneuvers thus endanger ing vehicle occupants lt e smaller light pieces with the ing straps or a luggage net or astic straps refer to page 44 rge heavy pieces visit your center for load securing de Lashing eyes are provided at ners of the luggage compart for attaching these load secur vices the illustration shows the wagon ly with the information en 1 with the load securing de vould therefore always remember
40. annel key of the BMW Uni versal Transmitter If the indicator lamp of the BMW Universal Transmitter flashes rapidly for two seconds and then stays on continuously the original hand held transmitter is equipped with a change code system If the change code system is available program the channel keys as described in the right hand column on page 106 under Pro gramming a hand held transmitter with change code E If you have additional questions please consult your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 4 J e oO S a be Da he original hand held transmit vard the receiver 3 a maximum ches 5 cm away aneously press the transmitting the original hand held trans arrow 2 and the desired chan y of the BMW Universal Trans arrow 1 Release both keys as as the indicator lamp flashes gram other original hand held nitters repeat steps 3 and 4 esponding channel key is now imed with the signal of the orig J held transmitter Programming a hand held transmitter with change code FN Read and comply with the safety precautions on page 105 4 Consult the operating instructions for the individual device when program ming the BMW Universal Transmitter Read and comply with the following programming instructions for the use of the BMW Universal Transmitter with a change code system E A second person simplifies pro gramming of the BMW Universal Transmitter lt ing
41. are located under cover panels steering wheel in the dashboard Side trim panels in the front and and in the windshield pillars and les of the headliner your seat to a position that pro maximum distance between you e steering wheel the instrument and the door while still allowing rtable and safe access to all 2 controls 61 EEE To avoid sustaining hand and arm inju ries Always grasp the steering wheel on the rim with the hands atthe 9 and 3 o clock positions Do not place your hands on the center pad Never allow any objects to obstruct the area between the airbag and an occu pant Do not use the cover panel above the passenger side airbag as a storage area Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels ofthe airbags coverthem or modify them in any other way Do not install a rear facing child re straint system in the front passenger seat of this car Children under 13 years of age and children less than 5 feet 150 cm tall should ride only in the rear seat Infants or small children should never be held on the lap of a passenger If your car is equipped with side airbags in the rear passenger area be sure that child restraints are mounted correctly and provided with the greatest possible distance between the airbags in the side trim panels Do not allow children to lean out of the child s seat in the di rection of the side trim panels If they do so serious injuries can occur if the airbag is triggered
42. attery charge current 22 Engine oil level Engine oil pressure 22 23 Electronic Engine Power Control EML 24 CHECK ENGINE lamp 24 2 gt ho S oO Controls Car care S a nie tside temperature display 82 licator lamp for Automatic ability Control plus Traction gt C T Dynamic Stability yntrol DSC 24 p odometer 82 licator for Check Control 85 lometer 82 rvice Interval Display 84 set button for trip odometer 82 licator and warning lamps for Fog lamps 24 Battery charge current 22 Engine oil pressure 22 CHECK ENGINE lamp 24 Oo gt ku S oO Controls Car care S a nie top immediately attery charge current he battery is no longer being harged There is a malfunction ternator V belt or in the charg lit of the alternator Please con nearest BMW center ne ribbed V belt is defective do t continue driving The engine gt damaged due to overheating bed V belt is defective in steering effort is also re ngine oil pressure omes on while the engine is unning and the STOP ENGINE SS message appears in the ontrol Stop vehicle and switch ie immediately Check level of Jine top up as required If oil orrect Please contact the BMW center not continue driving The en e could be damaged because quate lubrication Tire Pressure Control RDC 1 In addition there is an acousti cal warning signal A tire failure has occurred Reduce ve
43. braking situation and the wheels lock Reduce the pressure on the brake pedal until the wheels just start to roll again while still maintaining enough force to continue braking Following that increase pedal pressure again Reduce the pressure as the wheels lock then reapply pressure Repeat this procedure This type of staggered braking will reduce the brak ing distance and the vehicle still re mains responsive to steering You can then attempt to steer around hazards after you have reduced pres sure on the brake pedal Ei Di Do not shift down on slick road surfaces Doing so could cause the rear wheels to lose traction and skid which could result in the loss of vehicle control 4 gt Depress the clutch during hard _ braking on road surfaces which provide only poor or uneven traction lt S a fie r steering S a change in steering behavior nce greater steering effort or if becomes lighter as speed s in vehicles equipped with nic your BMW center immediately Spection he power steering fails reased effort will be required the vehicle lt Level control system The warning lamp for the level ef control system comes on or the message LEVEL CONTROL INACTIVE appears in the Check Con trol There is a malfunction in the level control system Stop and inspect the vehicle If it is riding significantly lower in the rear than in the front or if itis sitting at an incline left rear compared t
44. c ission the selector lever in position N g speed 45 mph 70 km h g distance I5 miles 150 km the ignition key at position 1 to 2 that the brake lamps turn sig orn and windshield wipers re perative and to prevent the 1g lock detent from engaging 10n the hazard warning system Towing with a commercial ve country specific regula tow truck gt Do not tow with sling type equipment ne means of identifying the ve gt Use a wheel lift or flat bed carrier ow for instance place a sign gt Please comply with applicable towing ng triangle in the rear window laws ke sure that the ignition key Never allow passengers to ride in nains in position 1 even when a towed vehicle for any reason trical system has failed to pre steering lock from engaging ring and brakes are without ssist when the engine is off ans that increased effort is for steering and braking lt 155 EEE ags 188 yotive Transmission Control TC 188 omatic Stability Control plus raction ASC T Dynamic tability Control DSC 189 lio reception 190 W active seat 190 ety belt tensioner 191 gt sound system 191 rior rearview mirror with utomatic dimmer 192 n sensor 193 Pressure Control RDC 194 grated rear suspension 194 el control system 195 ion lamps 195 187 EEE Overview E Controls and features i tho E 8 Operation care and maintenance Car care Owner service procedures Adva
45. ch on the fog lamps For additional information Refer to page 95 Blue For your information High beam Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated For additional information Refer to page 77 ular phone Receive a call initiate ng and terminate a call io Telephone Select io Telephone Scan backward or 1 station keys or scroll in the ne listings forward and reverse for CD and sette modes io Telephone Volume io Telephone Forward scan or 1 station keys or scroll in the ne listings forward and reverse for CD and sette modes 10 Horn The entire surface Cruise control Activate stored setting resume Cruise control Store and accelerate decelerate and store Cruise control Activate Interrupt Deactivate Recirculated air mode and AUC or steering wheel heating Switch on and off oO gt S O Controls Car care S a oe ar phone Receive a call initiate 5 Cruise control Activate stored y and terminate a call setting resume Telephone Volume 6 Cruise control Activate Interrupt Telephone Forward Back Deactivate scan or scan station keys or 7 Cruise control Store and in the phone listings accelerate decelerate and orward and reverse for CD and store tte modes 8 Radio Telephone Select The entire surface ning triangle zard warning triangle is quickly Jle stored in the onboard tool kit
46. cle When you release the button the system registers and maintains the current speed 81 sume the stored setting Do not use cruise control on twist button 3 ing roads when high traffic den shicle accelerates to and main sity prevents driving at a constant he last speed stored When you speed when the road surface is slick e ignition key to position 0 the snow rain ice or when the road sur speed is deleted from the sys face is loose rocks or gravel sand memory and the system is deacti J e oO activate the system the cruise control has been can press button 4 again The indica 1p goes off and the memorized is canceled Car care S a nie de temperature display ide temperature appears in the Janel as soon as you turn the key to position 1 change the units of measure JY ng and holding down the 1 arrow with the ignition key ition 1 g the ignition key to O 50 to page 88 Ice warning If the outside temperature drops to ap prox 37 5 F 3 C a warning signal sounds and the display flashes briefly The warning is repeated whenever the temperature climbs to at least 43 F 6 C and then drops again to 37 5 F 3 C FN The ice warning does not alter the fact that surface ice can form at temperatures above 37 5 F 3 C on bridges or shaded road surfaces for instance lt rgy control tes current fuel consumption in n li
47. dels Engine oil level f Comes on after the engine has been shut off Check the engine oil level For additional information Refer to page 149 Automatic transmission Because of a malfunction the automatic transmission shifts only in the emergency program Please consult the nearest authorized BMW center For additional information Refer to pages 73 76 Brake pads Have the brake pads checked For additional information Refer to page 130 2 gt ho S O S a be p lectronic Engine Power Control EML Aalfunction in the EML When higher brake application pres y be necessary and brake pedal ay be significantly longer ave the system inspected by horized BMW center HECK ENGINE lamp f the indicator lamp comes on ither continuously or intermit is indicates a fault in the emis lated electronic systems 1 the vehicle remains opera ou Should have the systems by your BMW center at the possible opportunity tional information Refer to 2 HECK ENGINE warning lamp or Canadian models Green For your information Turn signal Flashes when the turn signals are in operation Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction For additional information Refer to page 77 a Cruise control Lights up when the cruise con trol is activated Available for operation via the multifunction steering wheel For additional information Refer to page 80 Fog lamps Lights up whenever you swit
48. display No malfunctions are present in the monitored systems Onboard computer You will find a description of the on board computer in the Radio and Infor mation Systems Owner s Manual ii You can have the Check Control La and onboard computer messages displayed in a different language lt J e oO S a be eas 2 temperature and e fuel consumption change the units of measure or the outside temperature dis ng and holding the trip odome et button in ignition key posi en turning the ignition key to O 50 to page 82 Operating range and average speed The computer bases its calculations of the cruising range on the rate of fuel consumption in the period immediately preceding your data request The computer ignores any time spent with the vehicle stationary and the engine off in its average speed calcula tions ard computer with numeric display vehicle has Check Control with umeric display the system s on computer is described in the and information systems s Manual J e oO Car care S a nie ical signals ance to the nearest object is in by atone sounding at various As the distance between vehi object decreases the intervals the tones become shorter A us tone indicates the presence ject less than 1 ft 30 cm ning signal will be canceled af ox 3 seconds if the distance to ruction remains constant during if yo
49. e ve vehicle s keys with you so that hicle can be opened again from tside at any time lt E Master keys that are used repeat edly are always ready for opera 37 EEE tion since the battery in the key is charged automatically in the steering lock as you drive If itis no longer possible to unlock the vehicle via the remote control the bat tery is discharged Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to charge the battery Refer also to page 34 To prevent unauthorized use of the re mote control surrender only the door and ignition key 3 or the spare key 2 refer to page 34 when leaving the ve hicle for valet parking for example J e oO Inthe event of a system malfunction please contact your BMW center You can also obtain replacement keys there S a be Da Jutside and secure tton 2 Deactivate the tilt sensor alarm system and interior motion sensor After locking the vehicle press button 2 again For additional information Refer to page 46 To switch on the interior lamps After locking the car press button 2 outside nal systems al systems or devices may cause iterference in the functions of the a control should occur you can unlock and je vehicle via the door lock with a r key 39 EN For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units com ply with part 15 ofthe FCC Federal Communication Commission regula ti
50. e shift lever returns auto to this neutral position be fits spring loading en shifting gears in the 5th gear plane be sure to press lever to the right in order to inadvertent selection of a gear d 4th gear plane Reverse Select Reverse only when the vehicle is stationary Press the shift lever to the left to overcome the resistance As you do this the backup lamps will turn on automatically when the ignition key is in position 2 Do not hold the vehicle in place on Slopes by slipping or riding the clutch Use the parking brake instead A slipping clutch increases clutch wear 4 s tor lever positions PRND432 ansmission range display varies ling to model refer to illustra ng engine lector lever must be in Park or al before itis possible to start gine Range selection A detent prevents inadvertent shifts into some selector lever positions To re lease the shift lock mechanism press the button on the front of the selector handle arrow gt While the vehicle is stationary and J before shifting out of Park or Neutral depress the footbrake in order to disengage the selector lever s lock mechanism Shiftlock Hold the footbrake down until starting off Otherwise the vehicle will creep when a drive position is engaged J e oO S a be De tral Neutral only if your journey is ed for a long period e atic shift program ition is desi
51. e tread wear patterns at the front end differ from those at the rear the actual patterns will vary according to individ ual driving conditions In the interests of Safety and maintaining optimal handling characteristics interaxle tire rotation is not recommended If a proposed interaxle rotation of tires is based on economic considerations one should consider whether the costs for the rotation are likely to be recap tured by any increase in the service life of the tires which might be realized In principle interaxle tire rotation should be performed at short intervals with a maximum of 3 000 miles 5 000 km Consult your authorized BMW center for more information el and tre combinations ight choice nly tires approved by BMW to the information beginning on 140 se of the high speeds this vehicle ach the use of specific tire 5 Specifications and dimensions idatory Consult any BMW center tails ly with national state or province tions he correct wheel tire combina ion affects different systems such S ATC ASC T DSC The func these systems is impaired if im r wheel tire combinations are iS reason use only tires of the brand and tread pattern In the of a flat tire if you have mounted tires for example remount the ved wheel tire combination as IS possible Codes on tires and wheels The tire codes will aid you in selecting the correct tire Codes on radial tires Example in mm
52. eavy use When the vehicle is driven only occa sionally during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all and in operating conditions where brake appli cations are less frequent there is an increased tendency for corrosion of the rotors and accumulation of contamina tion on the brake pads This occurs because the minimal pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached If the brake rotors are corroded they will tend to respond to braking with a pulsating effect which even extended application will fail to cure For your own Safety Use only brake pads that BMW has approved for your specific vehicle model BMW cannot evaluate non approved brake pads to determine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are installed 1 engine braking prove inade you should still avoid extended uous braking Instead of main j low to moderate pressure over ended period of time you should rate by applying more substantial Ire to the brake pedal watch for ing traffic then releasing the then repeating the application taggered braking technique al he brakes to cool in the intervals en active braking phases pre g overheating and ensuring that aking Capacity remains available imes o not coast with the clutch de yressed or with the transmission ctor lever in neutral Do not coast e engine shut off
53. eft hand indicator lamp on AUC mode The system recognizes pollut ants in the outside air and blocks the flow of air when necessary The sys tem then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle Depending on the air quality the au tomatic system then switches back and forth between outside air supply and recirculation of the air within the vehicle gt Right hand indicator lamp on The flow of external air into the vehicle is permanently blocked The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle If you have a multifunction steering wheel with the recirculated air button refer to page 25 you can also use it to switch between Off and the recircu lated air mode or AUC and the recircu lated air mode J e oO ui En be Da ee ventilation adjust the blower controls for Ar body area to select the opti flow rates and directions for sonal requirements ry dial 1 to open and close the hrougn an infinitely variable ou can also use the levers 2 to the direction of the airflow Jutlets so that the air flows past does not flow directly on you ial 3 allows you to temper the from these outlets by adding ooling as desired yard blue colder jard red warmer Rear passenger area ventilation Rotary dial 1 opens the outlets in an in finitely variable range You can vary the temperature of the air as it flows out us ing rotary dial 3 in the same manner as fo
54. eir original position when you are through using them gt Carjack sedan Fold back the luggage com partment floor mat for access then unscrew the wingnut to release the jack arrow sport wagon Raise the floor panel and spare tire cover refer to page 118 When you have completed work screw the jack allthe way back down Fold the handle back and insert it in its holder gt Wedge wheel chock Located next to the jack Loosen the wing nut to remove it fi Car care E a el 1 carefully and comply with the ty precautions on the previous ire the vehicle against rolling e the wedge against the rear ice of the front tire on the side site the side being raised If ehicle is parked on a down slope place the wedge se ly in front of the tire If the al must be changed on a Sur with a more severe slope take tional precautions to secure the cle from rolling els with full wheel covers zh into the ventilation openings pull the cover off els with adapter Position the Olt adapter on the lug bolt r Then apply the lug wrench turn it to the left refer to the ration Wheels with hub cover Pry the hub cover off with the screwdriver in the slot Loosen the lug bolts 1 2 turn Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tire so that the jack base is vertically below the jacking point and the entire surface of the head of the jack will move into the square recess of the jacking point
55. er care 159 Length 199 Level control system 24 132 195 Light switch 94 Light alloy wheels 138 140 Lighter 110 Lights on warning 94 Load securing devices 120 Locking and unlocking the doors 36 37 Low beams 94 Bulb replacement 167 Low beams bulb replacement 167 Low fuel warning lamp 83 Lug bolts 174 Lug wrench 174 Luggage compartment Capacity 201 Lamps 96 Net 44 Luggage compartment lid Tailgate 44 Emergency actuation 41 Opening separately 41 Remote control 39 Luggage space 44 Luggage straps 44 Lumbar support 51 M M Multifunction steering wheel MFL 26 M S tires 138 Magic Eye 177 Maintenance 84 154 m refer to wner s pment 110 162 149 al see the arranty oklet US rranty and Booklet lels r lamp 23 ne 203 7 er 88 38 88 88 rature 88 166 Open luggage compartment lid tailgate from interior 41 Opening and closing From the inside 38 From the outside 36 Operating range 88 Outside temperature 88 Outside temperature display 82 Pp Paint blemishes 156 Paint care 156 Paintwork minor repairs 157 Paintwork waxing 157 Park Distance Control PDC 90 Parking brake 23 69 Parking help 90 Parking lamps 95 Bulb replacement 168 Parking Winter 132 PDC Park Distance Control 90 Playing cassettes Refer to the Radio Owner s Manual Playing CDs Referto the Radio Owner s Manual Pocket light 108 Pollen filter 103 Power output 198 Power steering 132 Power windows 47 Sa
56. ery be sure t it is mounted properly Install ure the protective bar If the s not mounted and fastened it will not be adequately in case of an accident lt 4 turn used batteries to a recy 19 point or your authorized nter Maintain the battery in an Josition for transport and stor zure the battery against tilting in Fuses When an electrical accessory fails to operate switch it off and inspect the fuse In glove compartment 1 Open the glove compartment and turn the two white quick release knobs to the left Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are located on the fuse holder 2 Use the plastic tweezers to remove the fuse for the accessory or equip ment that has stopped working 3 If the fuse is burned through the metal strip will have melted and sep arated replace it with a new fuse of the same ampere rating color code luggage compartment ie handle to pull down the trim on ht wall f the fuses their respective am atings and the equipment in their s is provided on the rear of the im 392de172 In the luggage compartment sport wagon Open the right access door by pressing the button and pull the trim panel to the side A list of the fuses their respective am pere ratings and the equipment in their circuits is provided on the rear of the side trim panel If asubwoofer is installed loosen the T screw and swing the subwoofer to the side Controls o pat O QO
57. ess the footbrake in order to disengage the selector lever s lock mechanism Shiftlock Hold the footbrake down until starting off Otherwise the vehicle will creep when a drive position is engaged eptronic ive matic shift program osition is designed for driving un normal operating conditions All d gears are available down Kickdown mode you achieve lum performance ivate this mode depress the ac tor pedal beyond the full throttle yn at which a resistance point ye Overcome M S Manual mode and Sport Program When you change from D to M S the Sport Program is activated This is indicated by D S in the gear selection display The Sport Program is designed for performance oriented driving With the first brief touch the automatic transmission shifts from the Sport Program to manual mode When you move the selector lever forward in the direction the transmission shifts up When the lever is moved back in the direction the transmission shifts down M1 M5 will be displayed in the gear indicator J e oO u Ei be De ptronic ding to the situation for FN Do not work in the engine com ce in wintry conditions the partment when a drive gear for e can be started in 2nd or ward or reverse is engaged If you do ar this the vehicle could move nic transmission control For jump starting towing and tow starting refer to pages 182 and 183 f
58. everage holder 109 Blower 101 BMW active seat 53 190 BMW comfort seat 51 BMW sports seat 52 BMW Universal Transmitter 105 Bore 198 Brake system 124 Brake faults 130 Brake fluid 152 Brake lamps bulb replacement 169 Brake pads 23 Breaking in the brakes 124 Disc brakes 124 128 Parking brake 23 69 Brake in procedure 124 Brakes refer to Brake system Breaking in the vehicle 124 Break resistant security glass care 158 Bulb replacement 167 C Carjack 173 Car keys 35 Car Memory 58 Car phones and telephones refer to the seperate Owner s Manual Car radio reception 133 190 Car telephone 109 Car wash 155 Care vehicle exterior 156 Care vehicle interior 158 Cargo loading 120 Caring for the vehicle finish 157 Catalytic converter 126 Cellular phone 133 Center high mount brake lamp bulb replacement 171 Central locking system button 40 Changing a tire 173 Charging the battery 177 Check air pressure 30 Check Control 85 Check engine oil level 149 Child restraint systems 59 Child s seat 59 Child safety locks 66 Cigarette lighter 110 Ids 101 cessor 192 oil 149 128 yattery 178 98 94 J 90 130 ease 36 ion 36 locking 36 5 Nater 125 tability 1 189 ontrol y Control 189 E Electric power seat 50 Electric power windows 47 Electrical defect Fuel filler door 180 Sliding Tilt sunroof 180 Tailgate 181 Electrical heating exterior mirror 55 Electrical steering wheel adjust
59. fety switch 48 Power slip control Refer to ASC T DSC 91 Pressure tire 30 134 Monitoring 92 194 R Radio reception 133 190 Radio refer to the separate Owner s Manual Radios 133 Rain sensor 155 RDC Tire Pressure Control 92 194 Reading lamps 96 Rear view mirror 54 Rear window blind 104 Rear window defrosting 79 102 Rear window wiper 79 Rear seat backrest removable 112 Recirculated air control 101 Reclining seat 50 Refueling 28 Remote control 37 Removable rear seat backrest 112 E B je cn a al ity let 51 gine 69 rotection 48 ctrical 1 180 139 Speaker 109 Special oils 150 Specifications for engine oil 150 Speed control 80 Speedometer 18 20 sport wagon Compartments in the luggage compartment 117 Folding down the rear backrest 116 Lashing eyes 120 Load securing devices 120 Luggage compartment 116 Luggage compartment lamps bulb replacement 172 Opening the rear window 42 Rear window wiper 79 Rear window wiper wiper blade replacement 166 Roll up cover 116 Securing a load 120 Separation net 116 Ski bag 115 Tail lamp assembly bulb replacement 170 Tailgate manual release after electrical fault 180 Sports seat 52 Start the engine 68 Starting help 182 Steering 132 Steering wheel heating 103 Steering wheel lock 67 Steering wheel memory 56 Storage 108 Stroke 198 Summer tires 137 Sun visors 55 Symbols 4 T Tachometer 82 Tail lamps 170 Tail lamps bulb replacement
60. flector red 3 Backup lamp white 4 Brake lamp red gt In the event of a failure of both _F lamps of a rear lamp assembly the brake lamp assumes the function of the tail lamps ao Be E 8 Car care u Ei O D nps sport wagon 9 5 watt bulbs ng bulbs 21 watts ignal yellow amps Side marker red Ip lamp white lamps reflector red the event of a failure of both aps of a rear lamp assembly e lamp assumes the function of amps lt 4 Lamps in the rear apron panel 1 Open the cover in the side panel 2 Turn the quick release fastener and remove the trim panel in front of the bulb holder 3 Open the quick release fastener arrow and remove the bulb holder 4 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left to remove If a subwoofer is installed behind the right hand panel unscrew the T screw and swing the subwoofer to the side ar high mount brake lamp License plate lamps tt bulb 5 watt bulb n the luggage compartment lid 1 Insert a screwdriver into the slot and ate press to the right arrow this disen lip the cover panel on the under gages the lamp of the package tray with a 2 Remove the lamp and replace the wdriver arrow bulb the bulb holder to the left and ove ly gentle pressure to the bulb e turning it to the left to remove wagon LED strip in the tailgate gt contact a BMW center in case of unction 2 the E 8
61. gned for driving Inormal operating conditions ard gears are available rt Program ition is recommended if you select a performance oriented tyle 3 and 2 Shift limiter Select this range when you wish to limit gear changes on steep uphill or down hill slopes for instance The transmis sion shifts up only as far as the selected gear Kickdown In the Kickdown mode you achieve maximum performance To activate this mode depress the ac celerator pedal beyond the full throttle position at which a resistance point must be overcome ndicator lamp does not go out in place the selector lever in all yns However the vehicle will now rive forward with limited gear ion these circumstances avoid ex engine loads and consult the st authorized BMW center o not work in the engine com yartment when a drive gear for yr reverse is engaged If you do 1e vehicle could move lt np starting towing and tow g referto pages 182 and 183 J e oO Car care S a nie ptronic yr lever positions I N D M S y engine ine can only be started in selec positions P Park or N Neu Range selection A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to the Reverse or Park selector lever positions To disengage the detent press the button on the front of the shift knob arrow gt While the vehicle is stationary and gt before shifting out of Park or Neutral depr
62. h it The headliner will then atically remain in its retracted yn but can be repositioned as d Power loss or malfunction After interruptions in the electrical Supply when the battery is discon nected for instance the sunroof may only lift To reinitialize the mechanism 1 Raise the sliding tilt sunroof all the way 2 Press and hold the switch for approximately twenty seconds In the event of an electrical malfunction you can also operate the sliding tilt sun roof manually Refer to page 180 J e oO Car care S a be ric power seats gle only driver s side rd Back adjustment on height est angle restraint height ve tilt angle of the head restraint ng it mply with the adjustment tructions in the preceding Failure to do so could result in ed personal safety Correct sitting posture To reduce strain on the spinal column sit all the way back in the seat and rest your back fully against the backrest The ideal sitting posture is achieved with your head extending from your Spine in a Straight line For long distance driving you may wish to increase the backrest tilt angle Slightly to reduce muscular tension Please remember that you should always remain able to grasp the entire periphery of the steering wheel without Straightening your arms Lumbar support Refer to the BMW comfort seat on the next page omply with the adjustment in tructions on page 50 Fai
63. he system is active you can still ccess to the luggage compart oy pressing button 3 on the 2 control transmitter refer to 39 When you close the luggage artment lid tailgate it locks again Indicator lamp displays gt The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously The system is armed gt The indicator lamp flashes during arming Door s the hood or luggage compartment lid tailgate are not completely closed Even if you do not close the alerted area the system be gins to monitor the remaining areas and the indicator lamp flashes contin uously after 10 seconds However the interior motion sensor is not acti vated If the indicator lamp goes out when the system is disarmed No manipula tion or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the system was armed J e oO sO a be De motion sensor tration depicts the transmitter iver of the interior Motion sen for the interior motion sensor to properly the windows and It sunroof must be completely aless you should deactivate the notion sensor refer to the column if you intend to leave lows or Sliding tilt sunroof he ignition has been switched off can still operate the windows as as neither of the front doors has n opened To open the window S the switch beyond the resis e point remove the key from the ignition vhen you leave the vehicle so vildren cannot operate
64. hicle is equipped with a cassette holder open each cas sette compartment by pressing on the Small button Storage compartment on the center console between the front seats To open reach into the recess at the front and pull upward You will find a coin holder in the door pocket on the driver s side You will find additional storage com partments in all of the doors as well as on the backrests of the front seats erage holder olders for canned drinks have provided in the center console be e controls for the automatic cli ontrol with two additional hold rear passengers on the rear of nsole just below the vent outlets to open fold back inward to J e oO Car care S a nie e lid and press down arrow now pull the ashtray upward val cles equipped for non the insert is removed in e way Cigarette lighter HH Press the cover panel for access arrow then push the lighter down Remove as soon as the lighter 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 The cigarette lighter remains opera tional when the ignition key has been removed Therefore do not leave unsu pervised children in the vehicle tray rear en the recess in the lid npty the edge of the cover arrow an now pull the ashtray upward noval J e oO Car care
65. hicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle Avoid hard brake applications Do not over steer For additional information Refer to page 92 Parking brake brake hydraulic BRAKE system Comes on when you engage the parking brake For additional informa tion Refer to page 69 Comes on although the parking brake is released Have the brake fluid level checked Before driving further be Sure to read the notes on pages 130 and 152 Also comes on with the message CHECK BRAKE PADS in the Check Control Parking brake warning lamp CT Brake hydraulic system for Canadian models An important reminder Parking brake Comes on when you engage the parking brake ditional information Refer to 39 Parking brake warning lamp for Canadian models Please fasten safety belts Together with an acoustic signal or a message in the Check 1 Comes on until the safety belts stened For additional information ety belts Refer to page 59 Airbags Please have the system in spected by your authorized center ditional information Refer to 30 23 E Yellow Check as soon as possible Antilock Brake System ABS ABS ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction Conventional braking efficiency is avail able without limitations Please have the system inspected by your autho rized BMW center For additional information Refer to page 127 Antilock Brake System ABS warning lamp for Canadian mo
66. ing BMW of stwood New J ersey 07675 1227 Telephone 201 307 4000 may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in dealer or BMW of North America Inc the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in SA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 7 Overview Controls and features O aj S O Operation care and maintenance Car care Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index a a poes ks and security systems iS 34 ctronic vehicle nmobilizer 35 tral locking system 36 aning and closing from the utside 36 h the key 36 aning and closing from the side 40 gage compartment lid ailgate 41 gage compartment 44 rmsystem 45 ctric power windows 47 ing Tilt sunroof 48 ustments its 50 ering wheel 54 rors 54 it mirror and steering wheel iemory 56 Memory Key Memory 58 senger safety systems ety belts 59 ags 60 Id restraints 64 Id seat security 66 Id safety locks 66 Driving Steering Ignition lock 67 Starting the engine 68 Switching off the engine 69 Parking brake 69 Manual transmission 70 Automatic transmission 71 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 74 Indicator Headlamp flasher 77 Wiper Washer system 77 Rear window defroster 79 Cruise control 80 Everything
67. ing Tilt sunroof 180 gate 181 sistance giving and eiving p starting 182 ving the vehicle 183 165 EEE Overview E Controls and features af th E 8 Operation care and maintenance Car care Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index u ao cl r blades Rear je wiper arm up slightly and 1 Hold the wiper blade on the window firmly and remove unclip the wiper arm at back the release arrow and the articulated joint arrow e wiper blade back toward the 2 Insert a new wiper blade and press it gt f the wiper arm on clip it into the wiper arm the new blade and slide the e back into position i Use only wiper blades approved J by BMW lt ustration shows the right hand gt compartment or checking and adjusting head amp aim please contact your center 4 N beams Ib 55 watts h beams ulb 60 watts he H7 bulb is pressurized There ore wear Safety glasses and pro gt gloves Failure to comply with ecaution could lead to injury if the gt accidentally damaged during re nent 4 167 EN Low beams 1 Turn the bulb holder to the left arrow and remove 2 Remove and replace the bulb High beams 1 Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 2 Disconnect the plug 3 Connect the new bulb holder with bulb to the plug Be sure that it is securely engaged 4 Install in the opposite order of work gt When cleaning the headlam
68. intenance deadline has been passed IP RELEGSE IGBRAKE numeric display Priority 1 1essages are used to alert the These defects are immediately indi to system malfunctions when the cated by a gong and a flashing warning n key is turned to position 2 The symbol 1 Simultaneous defects will gt accompanied by a gong be displayed consecutively These status reports remain in the display until the defects are corrected It is not pos od sible to delete them by pressing the CK button CHECK button 3 iges concerning system faults are ntiated based on two priorities us report symbol Controls Technology Repairs 2 gt TIRE PRESSURE SET isplays appear for 20 seconds The RDC has imported the current in e ignition key is turned to posi flation pressure in the tires as the tar he warning symbols remain get values which the system will message disappears You can monitor he messages again by pressing Refer to page 92 CK button 3 gt CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Check and correct the tire inflation pressure to specifications at the earli est opportunity next stop for fuel Refer to page 92 gt TIRE CHECK INACTIVE A temporary interference of the RDC ora system fault Refer to page 93 gt CHECK BRAKE LAMPS A lamp has failed or the electrical cir cuit has a fault Refer to pages 169 and 170 or consult an authorized E BMW center l gt CHECK
69. le is not being driven cing brake igage ver engages automatically and ARK BRAKE or BRAKE in la P indicator lamp comes on in trument cluster in ignition key yn 2 Refer to pages 22 and 23 lease slightly on the lever press the and lower the lever arking brake is primarily designed vent the vehicle from rolling while J It operates against the rear 5 69 EEE If in exceptional circumstances it should be necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion do not pull it with excessive pressure Keep your thumb pressed against the release button while care fully pulling up the lever to apply mod erate pressure Excessive pressure can lead to over braking and loss of traction fishtailing at the rear The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is applied Vehicles with manual transmission Always engage the parking brake when parking on slopes and inclined sur faces since placing the lever in 1st gear or reverse may not provide adequate resistance to rolling Vehicles with automatic transmission Place the selector lever in Park 4 To avoid corrosion apply the parking brake lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill at a traffic sig nal for instance provided that it is safe to do so J e oO S a be as 40i t lever s neutral gate dot in the In is located between 3rd and Ss lifting from each gear into th
70. lure to could result in diminished per safety lt Shoulder support You can use the adjustable upper back rest for supplementary support in the shoulder region This provides a relaxed driving position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles Press the rocker switch The support angle of the upper backrest section Is adjusted To obtain an optimal seating posture we recommend Driver and front passenger 1 Adjust the upper backrest section to its extreme rear position 2 Adjust to the optimal seating posture as shown in the left column 3 Bring the upper backrest section for ward until your shoulders enjoy firm Support J e oO Car care S a be sports seat gle only driver s side Thigh support rd Back adjustment Press the rocker switch You can adjust on height the thigh support to meet your personal requirements est angle restraint height 1e tilt angle of the head restraint by rotating it mply with the adjustment in uctions on page 50 Failure to uld result in diminished per fety 4 BMW active seat J e oO restraints Active changes in the seat s surface ust the angle of the front head help to avoid muscle cramps pain in s nts Adjust by tilting the head the spine s lumbar region and fatigue nt To activate the seat press the button ust the height of the rear head arrow nts Adjust by pulling or applying For additio
71. ly back and forth between the two cushions by means of a pump This causes a movement of the Spinal column which is nearly unnotice ty belt tensioner fety belt tensioner responds to frontal collisions by tightening Its to ensure that occupants 1 firmly positioned in their seats pressure system retracts the assembly to tension the shoul d lap belts within fractions of a d This reduces the tendency to Inder the lap belt a Shee Ey 8 Car care S a ee or rearview mirror with automatic dimmer rior rearview mirror with auto mming feature reduces glare owing traffic by adapting the in f the reflected images to corre levels of light registered by the nsors The mirror reverts to its ed setting as soon as the light lisappears One of these sen nounted on the front of the mir ing and is designed to monitor als in the area immediately for the vehicle The second sensor ated within the mirror s glass tronic control system operates aring the respective levels of S intensity in front of and behind The difference provides the ba meter used to modulate an current and induce chemical In a semisolid layer incorpo the lens The semisolid reacts chemically to this electrical current thus providing infi nitely variable dimming of the mirror electrochromic technology As aresult it is no longer necessary to dim the mirror manually and the driver can maintain full co
72. ment 54 Elements of operation 16 Emergency operation Doors 36 Fuel filler door 180 Luggage compartment lid Tailgate 41 181 Sliding Tilt sunroof 180 Energy Control 83 Engine Compartment 144 Coolant 151 Specifications 198 Engine oil Capacity 203 Consumption 149 Grades 150 Level 23 Pressure 23 Error indicators 85 Exterior finish 156 Exterior mirror 54 Electrical heating 55 F Failure of an electrical accessorry 180 Failure warnings 85 Filler cap cover 28 Filling capacities 203 First aid kit 27 Fittings tow starting and towing 183 Flashlight 108 Flat tire 134 Footbrake Footwell lamps 96 Forward Back adjustment seat 50 52 Front fog lamps 95 169 bulb replacement 169 Front seat adjustment 50 Frost protection radiator 151 Fuel 29 Capacity 203 Consumption indicator 83 Gauge 83 Quality 29 Reserve 203 Fuel filler door release after electrical fault 180 Fuel tank capacity 203 Fuses 178 m a fie p p al sistant 129 er of the 137 ation 104 30 134 94 18 20 94 20 witch 77 gt 194 gt cleaning yn 136 tors 85 Interior lamps 96 Remote control 38 Interior mirror 55 automatic dimming feature 55 Interior motion sensor 46 Deactivation 46 Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimming feature 55 192 Interlock 67 Intermittent wiper switch 77 Jack 173 J ump starting 182 Key Memory 58 Keys 35 Kickdown 72 75 L Lashing eye 44 120 Leath
73. nal details concerning the ire BMW active seat please refer to the chapter describing Advanced technol lead restraints reduce the risk of ogy on page 190 pinal injury in the event of an nt Adjust the head restraint so 5 center is approximately level our ears the center rear head restraint in ly lowered position at all times pulling it out limits its function lt S a be atic steering wheel nent onjunction with seat mirror ring wheel memory to make it easier to get into and e car the steering wheel auto moves into the top position rns to the driving memory po omatic feature is controlled by tion of the ignition key and by r s door Exterior mirrors 1 Mirror switch for 4 way adjustment 2 Left Right selection switch You can also adjust the mirrors manu ally by pressing against the outer edges of their lenses To store the mirror settings Refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory on page 56 or rearview mirror luce glare from vehicles behind ter dark tilt the mirror by moving yall lever ed vanity mirror own the sun visor and slide the panel to the side as required irror lamps operate in ignition key NS land 2 Aisors can be folded down toward the hield or swiveled out against the indows Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimming feature By responding to the effects of ambient light and the glare from following traffic this mirror automatically dim
74. nced technology Airbags 188 Adaptive Transmission Control ATC 183 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC T Dynamic Stability Control DSC 189 Radio reception 190 BMW active seat 190 Safety belttensioner 191 DSP sound system 192 Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimmer 192 Rain sensor 193 Tire Pressure Control RDC 194 Integrated rear suspension 194 Level control system 195 Xenon lamps 195 13 E verything from A to Z 208 wner service procedures 214 15 E kpit 16 Overview rument cluster 18 cator and warning lamps 22 gt tifunction steering wheel S AFL 25 ard warning flashersHazard Controls and features arning flashers 27 rning triangle 27 5 t aid kit 27 e ueling 28 gt specifications 29 Operation care inflation pressure 29 and maintenance o pat O QO Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index u ao a monano BEINE Fe secon ol wea um N m 1 3 si 1 1 0 9 B 7 splay for onboard computer eration via the turn signal lever er to page 88 Outside temperature Average fuel consumption Cruising range Average speed licator lamp for Automatic ability Control plus Traction 5C T Dynamic Stability yntrol DSC 24 Jicator lamp for level control stem 23 lometer and trip odometer 82 licator for Check Control 85 set button for trip odometer 82 licator and warning lamps for Fog lamps 24 B
75. nced technology Technical data Index u a ee ags located under the marked flate and unfold in a matter of a seconds In this process they ugh the rated breaking points yholstered covers or press them gt the inflation process must be instantaneous it is necessarily anied by a certain amount of and inflation noise The gas ie system employs to inflate the not dangerous Smoke as the gas dissipates re process is completed within gt of a second On vehicles with automatic transmis sion Adaptive Transmission Control ATC uses a number of factors to cal culate the gear which provides the maximum efficiency In this process it monitors your personal driving style the Situation in which you are driving the condition of the road and the traffic conditions ATC recognizes your personal driving style from the positions and movements of the accelerator pedal deceleration when braking and lateral acceleration through curves Four different shift characteristics from comfort oriented to performance oriented are available for selection by ATC T DSC ion sensors monitor the number lutions of the wheels When ed with DSC they also monitor 1g angle lateral acceleration pressure and the movement of hicle around its vertical axis rences in the wheel speeds the system counteracts the dan wheelspin by reducing torque If sary the system also responds dditional applications of the gt at the rear
76. ncentration on traffic the system is set to the Intermit viper speed the wipers react liately if water is splashed onto ndshield by vehicles traveling of you for example As a result n sensor provides a contribution ing safety and comfort 2 the E 8 Car care S a ey Integrated rear suspension ary wheel there are antennas in which receive the signals from pe vheels A central electronics a avaluates the quadruple signals yards any changes gt provides an important contri driving safety The control arms on the patented inte grated aluminum rear axle assembly are not mounted directly on the body They are mounted elastically on a chassis sub frame which is joined in turn with elasticity to the vehicle body The result ing double elastic suspension system effectively absorbs the forces resulting from bumps and road surface irregulari ties The compliance rates of the integrated rear axle assembly s control arm mounts have been precisely calibrated to help provide supplementary adjustment in the tracking angle of the rear wheels programmed self steer effect The ulti mate result is enhanced safety and con trol under all conditions The illustration shows the rear axle of the sedan With the lightweight compact rear axle of the sport wagon the shock absorbers are positioned at an angle on lamps non lamps light up the side and reas of the vehicle with signifi
77. nditions This is espe cially important under adverse weather conditions The rain sensor is positioned on the windshield directly ahead of the interior rearview mirror To activate the rain sensor From ignition key position 1 and up move the lever to position 1 The wipers travel once across the windshield regardless of the weather J e oO S a be Da wiper speed ers automatically revert to nor ad when the vehicle is station on vehicles with rain sensorf matic windshield washer em sprays washer fluid against Ishield and activates the wipers af period ily pull the lever briefly the sys ys washer fluid onto the wind ithout activating the wipers sive automatic ing unit ting 5 In addition an intensive asher fluid is first sprayed on shield aging the wiper blades refer to 6 Headlamp washers If they are on the headlamps will also be cleaned every fifth time you activate the automatic windshield washer inten Sive action or standard wash wipe Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield otherwise vi sion could be obscured For this rea son use an antifreeze agent Refer to page 148 Do not use the washers when the reser voir is empty since this could cause damage to the washer pump Windshield washer jets The windshield washer jets are warmed automatically when the ignition key is in position 2
78. o right rear consult the nearest authorized BMW center Drive with appropriate caution in the meantime The vehicle has reduced ground clearance or driving comfort is noticeably reduced Even if the attitude of the vehicle is normal you should consult the nearest authorized BMW center if the warning lamp indicates a system fault io reception ception and sound quality ed from mobile radios varies ling to a variety of factors includ 2 broadcast range of the transmit 1 the directional orientation of the 1a Interference factors such as ansion power lines buildings and obstructions can all lead to idable reception interference less of how well the vehicle system is operating ic factors such as intense solar on fog rain and snow can also re with reception ar phones without official BMW val can also generate interfer This phenomenon assumes the f a low pitched hum emanating ne speaker system gt refer to the Supplementary s Manual provided with your system for detailed information use ee P S a fio ondition ad tire damage your tires frequently for tread yns of damage and for foreign lodged in the tread Check the pth apth should not be allowed to v 0 12 in 3 mm even though lly specified minimum tread only 0 063 in 1 6 mm Ata pth of 0 063 in 1 6 mm tread dicators arrow in the tread yase indicate that the legally ble wear limit has been Below 0 12 in 3 mm tre
79. ocation ery is located behind the right le trim panel in the luggage ment trim panel down with the it the top On the sport wagon e button voofer is installed on the sport loosen the T screw and swing voofer to the side 2 upper surface of the battery clean Symbols You will find the following symbols on your car battery To avoid injury please comply with the corresponding precau tions whenever you work with or near the battery Please read the following infor mation before working with the battery Wear eye protection Do not al low particles containing battery acid or lead to come into con tact with your eyes your skin or your clothing Battery acid is extremely corro sive Wear eye protection and protective gloves Do not tip the battery Battery acid can leak from the ventilation openings i gt Be sure that children keep well away from batteries and battery acid 2 Never allow sparks or open flame near the battery Do not smoke in the vicinity ofthe battery Avoid sparks from electrical cables or electrical equipment Turn the key to position O in the steering lock during the disconnection or connection of the battery Never short circuit the battery terminals There is a danger of Injury from powerful sparks ye condition an read the charge condition battery with the Magic Eye rometer en Adequate charge zk Not charged adequately battery must be
80. ollowing gt Do not clean by wiping with a dry cloth scratches Never use abra sives or strong solvents to clean the covers gt Remove dirt and contamination such as insects by soaking with BMW Car Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty of water gt Always use a deicer spray to remove accumulated ice and snow never use an ice scraper lt 4 After washing the car apply the brakes briefly to dry them Braking efficiency might otherwise be reduced by the moisture and the brake rotors could also be corroded lt 4 Ei Di S a fie ing upon material and type of perforation of paint layer phys sses from sand road salt tc can Cause corrosion to ending beneath the finish start e point of impact t tar spots dead insects ani pings strong alkali effect and retions resins and pollen all substances capable of causing when allowed to remain on the your car for any period of time tching flaking separation in Oat trial areas deposits from fly a Oil deposits sulfur dioxide in ation acid rain and other envi al pollutants will all damage the of the car unless adequate pro S provided In coastal regions high levels of atmospheric salt and humidity promote corrosion In tropical zones temperatures of over 105 F 40 C in the shade prevail in addition to heavy ultraviolet radiation and high humidity Under those circum stances light exterior finishes reach temperatures of up to 175
81. omply with the applicable wz environmental laws regulating the disposal of brake fluid 153 EEE ileage can be accumulated in erent ways 2 point of view of maintenance niles 100 000 km accumulated distance urban driving are not valent of the same distance at moderate speeds in long y highway travel nse to this fact the BMW Main System monitors operating ns as the basis for determining num service intervals for your al vehicle W Maintenance System in he Engine Oil Service and In iS and Il ning the maintenance intervals 1g to the actual loads on the car very kind of operating situation r even those who drive only stances significantly less than iles 10 000 km annually lave the engine oil changed at ary 2 years since oil deteriorates e regardless of use Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models or Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Cana dian models Please refer to the Service and War ranty Information Booklet US models or to the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models for addi tional information on maintenance inter vals and procedures As a precaution against rust it might be a good idea to have the body checked for damage from rocks or gravel at the same time depending upon operating conditions gt Have your BMW center do the J maintenance and repair Your BMW center is always informed on the latest maintenance work and repair techniq
82. ons Operation is governed by the fol lowing FCC ID LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful interference and gt this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation gt Any unauthorized modifications to J these devices could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment lt J e oO S a be m nside nly the driver s door was un ked from the outside and you e button er doors the luggage compart id tailgate and rear window ie fuel filler door will be un J if the driver s door is open iver s door will be locked again it is closed yck and open the doors unlock the doors together with tton for the central locking sys nd then pull the door handle the armrest or e release handle for each door The first pull unlocks the door ie second one opens it ors locked from outside can be ened from inside by first press yutton and then pulling a re ndle twice 4 To engage locks gt Use the central locking button to lock all doors at once or gt press the individual door lock buttons down As an added design feature to prevent the driver from being inad vertently locked out of the vehicle the driver s door lock button will not engage as long as the doo
83. ontrols Car care S a i zations sport wagon eel rim Light alloy wheel Pay attention to the specifications for eel rim tires and wheels in the vehicle s manu 7 x15 7 x15 7 x16 8 x17 7 x15 7 x16 8 x17 7 x16 7 x16 8 x17 7 x16 8 x17 als If sizes not approved by the manu facturer are mounted an entry in the vehicle s documents may be necessary Comply with local legislation Snow chains For tires on 17 inch wheels it is not possible to mount snow chains FN The use of rims and wheel bolts that do not meet the specifications of the original factory installed equip ment will affect the safe operation of your vehicle and may cause an accident and personal injury Never mix tires of different design such as Steel belted radials with radial bias belted or bias ply tires etc Mixing tire types will adversely affect roadholding and can lead to loss of vehicle con trol lt en e release handle and open the To close Allow the hood to fall from a height of about 12 inches 30 cm so that it audibly engages FN To avoid injuries be sure that the travel path of the hood is clear when itis closed as with all closing procedures If it is determined that the hood is not completely closed while driving stop immediately and close it securely 4 Controls Car care S a ie 145 E
84. osition 2 and thus operates ar the vehicle is driven Loss of tire pressure If after a certain period of time the air pressure has gone down significantly which is normal for any tire the yellow indicator lamp comes on or the mes sage CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ap pears in the Check Control This alerts you that you should have the tires inflated to the specified pressures as soon as possible gt If you are prompted to check the J tire pressure shortly after a cor rection has been made this indicates that the corrected values were not ac curate Please check the inflation pres Sure again and make corrections ac cording to the inflation pressure table lt he RDC cannot alert you to se ere and sudden tire damage d by external factors lt dave the tires changed by your uthorized BMW center MW center has the information d for working with RDC and is ved with the necessary special d System interference During the period of the malfunction the yellow indicator lamp comes on or the message TIRE CONTROL INACTIVE appears in the Check Control You will also see the same message in the event of a system fault if a wheel is mounted without the RDC electronics if in addition to the spare tire additional wheels with RDC electronics are on board Please contact your authorized BMW center for additional information 93 EEE J e oO S a be De yllow me home lighting
85. ou actuate the headlamp fter you have parked the and shut off the engine the low vill remain on for a brief period also have this function deacti you wish 4 lamps tional details refer to page 168 S ON warning n key position 0 a buzzer for a few seconds after the door is opened ifthe head ave not been switched off cles with alphanumeric Check inder is given through the ontrol e driving lamp dlamps are automatically 1 on for daylight driving at key position 2 Instrument lighting Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi nation intensity Fog lamps Controls 390us037 Car care Front fog lamps A green indicator lamp appears in the instrument cluster to indicate that the front fog lamps are on If the high beam is switched on the fog lamps go out S a be Reading lamps ll lamps well lamps operate in the same he interior lamps The reading lamps are located in the front near the interior lamp There are also reading lamps in the rear They can be switched on and off with the switch arrow adjacent to each lamp gt In order to conserve the battery J all of the lamps in the vehicle are switched off automatically approx 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to position 0 lt N O mperature control ht hand side 100 defrost windshield and door ndows 101 conditioner 101 tomatic recirculated air control JC 101 ar windo
86. oving There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel 4 memory our BMW center can adjust your fehicle s systems in such a man at your personalized settings are atically called up for the seat and steering wheel positions you unlock the car with your per remote control 4 f you make use of this setting node be sure that the footwell 1 the driver s seat is unobstructed unlocking the vehicle If you fail 50 any persons or objects behind at could be injured or damaged 2arward movement of the seat J e oO Car care S a nie yur vehicle is unlocked with the control the vehicle recognizes idual user by means of a data je with the key and makes ents accordingly for you to distinguish between keys colored decals are together with the keys 1e system can do horized BMW center can you with details on the capabili re Car Memory and Key systems u will see this symbol through tthe Owner s Manual It is to ou at appropriate places of the that are available to you lt aple of Key Memory is the auto ljustment of the driver s power 1 stored settings for the individ on when the vehicle is un or your safety comply with the ollowing instructions for wearing belts If you do not the safety nay not be able to provide their um protection All passengers in hicle should be aware of and y with this information allow more than one
87. pressure panic stop the vehicle maintains steering re iveness you can avoid possible les with a minimum of steering despite the full brake application BS system closed loop control cycles in fractions of a second ation at the brake pedal indicates driver that ABS is active that is e vehicle is within its maximum g range In addition the audible ion that accompanies the control ion calls the attention of the to the reduced traction between as and the road surface slippery urface and serves as a reminder ie speed of the car should be re to adapt to road conditions 127 E On road surfaces which have a loose layer on a firm base on gravel or snow for instance the braking distances with ABS may be longer than with the wheels locked The same applies when snow chains have been mounted How ever ABS continues to provide en hanced vehicle stability and steering re sponse under these conditions Ei Wi S a fio avent of a fault fthe ABS warning lamp in the nstrument cluster comes on efer to page 23 The brake ystem then reverts to conven ional operation as on vehicles vithout ABS However have the stem checked by your BMW s soon as possible To prevent ted defects and cumulative m adversely affecting the brake refer any problems to your ed BMW center at the earliest nity Disc brakes Disc brakes furnish optimum decelera tion and braking control and greater fade resistance under h
88. ps __ please observe the following gt Do not clean by wiping with a dry cloth scratches Never use abra Sives or strong solvents to clean the covers gt Remove dirt and contamination such as insects by soaking with BMW Car Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty of water gt Always use a deicer spray to remove accumulated ice and snow never use a Scraper 2 the E 8 Car care S a el O O ri oO O O O m y lamp ulb he bulb holder to the left arrow move ve and replace the bulb Turn signals Parking lamps side marker lamps front Dual filament bulb 28 8 watts 1 Press the tabs arrow together and extract the bulb holder 2 Press gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove 3 After replacing the bulb insert the holder note lug positions and snap it back into place fog lamps lb 55 watts he bulb is pressurized There ore wear Safety glasses and pro gt gloves Failure to comply with ecaution could lead to injury if the gt accidentally damaged during re nent lt the cover panel next to the dlamp forward to remove sen both screws arrows and el out the lamp assembly 2ase the spring on the back of the 9 and turn the cover to the left 2ase the clamp remove the tact base and replace the bulb Tail lamps sedan Tail lamp 5 watt bulbs Remaining bulbs 21 watts 1 Turn signal yellow 2 Tail lamp Side marker lamp re
89. r is open When the vehicle is moving do not lock the doors with their lock buttons since doors locked in this man ner would not open automatically in the event of an accident Children might be able to lock the doors from the inside For this reason you Should always remove the key and take it with you to be sure that you will be able to unlock the car from the outside at all times jate re separately ve master key to the right past the ince point and then pull it out in rizontal position cks the luggage compartment gate and disconnects it from the locking system This feature can ad to prevent unauthorized s to the luggage compartment you surrender the door and igni sy refer to page 34 for valet park r instance To open from outside Press the button arrow The luggage compartment lid tailgate opens slightly Manual operation in the event of an electrical failure sedan Turn the master key to the left in the luggage compartment lock clear to the stop the luggage compartment lid will open slightly The luggage compartment is locked again as soon as you close the lid Sport wagon Refer to page 181 J e oO Car care S a be indow sport wagon ms can be loaded or unloaded f the rear window is opened aly e button arrow The rear win ns Slightly It can now be tilted gt window down to close it ointed or sharp edged objects ald strike the rea
90. r the front rotary dial You can change the direction of the air flow with levers 2 t heating Steering wheel heating 103 em J e oO at cushion and backrest can To activate and cancel the steering ated with the ignition key in posi wheel heater press the button arrow with the ignition key in position 2 an call up different heating modes The lamp within the button lights up eatedly pressing the keys when the steering wheel heater is in op ghest heating mode is on when ration ee indicator lamps are lit one If you have a multifunction steering s lit for lowest heating Tempera wheel without steering wheel heating gulation in each mode is with a the button for the recirculated air mode stat is in this location refer to page 25 an also switch the higher heating gt off directly the key and hold it slightly longer S a be endent ventilation system tem allows you to ventilate the ind lower its temperature using er of the automatic climate pendent ventilation system is 1 via the multi information dis or the onboard computer Re 2 separate Owner s Manual set two different times for the o start it will remain active for tes You can also turn it on and tly Since the system uses a tial amount of electrical current uld not activate it twice in SUC without allowing the battery to arged in normal operation use When a preselected activation time is
91. r window while be sure to provide protection all edges If you do not do this ing conductors of the rear win ild be damaged lt 4 Closing sedan The handle recess arrow next to the lock mechanism is designed to assist you in closing the luggage compart ment lid jate Vhen the tailgate of the sport vagon is opened the clearance ne ground to the upper edge is han 6 5 feet two meters Please his in mind when opening the tail n a garage for example perate the vehicle only when the uggage compartment lid tailgate pletely closed Otherwise st fumes could penetrate the r of the vehicle Should it be itely necessary to operate the 2 with the luggage compartment gate open se all windows Shut the sliding unroof ease the airflow of the automatic ate control to a high level Refer age 101 lt J e oO Car care S a nie aft hand side of the luggage ment is a hanger for fastening g bags packages or similar tivate and deactivate the system the vehicle is locked or unlocked e key or the remote control the system is also simultaneously or disarmed terior motion sensor is activated x 30 seconds after you have fin locking the car stem indicates that it has been tly armed by switching on the 1 flashers fora single cycle and by 1g an acoustical signal ou can have different acknowl dgment messages set to confirm j and disarming not released at ne 4 t
92. re 1 performance when installed vehicle arrants these parts to be free ects in material and workman Il not accept any liability for resulting from installation of d accessories not approved by innot test every product from anufacturers to verify if it can be a BMW safely and without risk the vehicle its operation or its ts BMW Parts BMW Accessories 2r products approved by BMW with professional advice on ese items are available from all nters Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or trans ceiver equipment C B walkie talkie ham radio for instance may cause ex tensive damage to the vehicle compro mise its safety interfere with the vehi cle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty Visit your authorized BMW center for additional information lt gt Maintenance replacement or re J pair of the emission control de vices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automo tive part lt wned and operated in the US fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should y Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notify
93. s Do not m cleaners operating at tem S above 140 F 60 C Follow ufacturer s instructions ehicle has chrome parts such yw moldings door handles or ms clean these parts carefully ole clean water especially if e an accumulation of road salt rome polish for an additional 1t Omponents vinyl upholstery rs lamp lenses the clear cover strument panel and compo th asprayed dull black surface leaned with water add plastic as required Do not allow mois oak through the seats or head ver use solvents such as lac iner heavy duty grease fuels etc Rubber components should be cleaned with water only a rubber treatment or Silicone spray may also be applied The safety belts should be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution without being removed from the car Never at tempt chemical or dry cleaning as damage to the belt fabric could result After cleaning never allow the inertia reel to retract the belts until they are completely dry Dirty safety belts pre vent the inertia reel mechanism from retracting the strap properly and thus constitute a safety hazard Heavily soiled floor carpets and mats can be cleaned with an interior cleaner The floor mats can be removed from the vehicle for cleaning Please use only a damp cloth to clean wooden fascia panels and components Follow up by drying with a soft cloth gt Use cleaning and car care _ products that you can obtain at your BMW cen
94. s through an infinitely variable range The mirror automatically reverts to its clear undimmed setting whenever you select Reverse For proper functioning of the mirror be sure that the two photocells are unob structed and clean One of the photo cells arrow is positioned in the mirror s glass while the other is slightly offset on the opposite side of the mirror For an explanation of the electro chro mic technology used in this mirror refer to page 192 J e oO E a be De memory e n key at position 1 or 2 tthe desired positions for the Joor mirror and steering wheel the MEMORY button The indi lamp in the button comes on memory button 1 2 or 3 as d The indicator lamp goes out To select a stored setting Convenience function 1 The driver s door remains open after unlocking or the ignition key Is in po Sition 1 2 Briefly press memory button 1 2 or 3 as desired Movement stops immediately when one of the seat adjustment or mem ory buttons is activated during the adjustment process Security function 1 The driver s door is closed and the ignition key is either removed or in position 0 or 2 2 Press and hold the desired memory button 1 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is completed If you press the MEMORY button acci dentally Press the button a second time the indicator lamp goes out Do not call up a position from the memory while the vehicle is m
95. sporting cargo ough loading system 112 bag 113 rt wagon uggage compartment 116 oll up cover 116 eparation net 116 torage areas in the luggage ompartment 118 go loading 120 f mounted luggage rack 121 33 EEE Overview a Controls and features Ka fo J e oO Operation care and maintenance Car care Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index u ao i i and ignition key cks for the luggage compart id tailgate rear backrest and compartment cannot be oper vith this key This is useful for yarking for instance Replacement keys Replacement keys are available exclu sively through your authorized BMW center Your BMW center is obligated to ensure that a person requesting a key is authorized to do so since the keys belong to a security system refer to Electronic vehicle immobilizer on page 35 gt If possible take all of the master J keys that belong to the vehicle with you when you pick up your re placement key Whenever you receive a new replace ment key turn that key to position 2 in the ignition lock once ignition switched on and then back This allows the elec tronic vehicle immobilizer to learn the new key the electronics work heart of this system is an elec chip which is integrated into the he lock mechanism itself is actu Jual function device simulta ly serving as a communications ce designed to allow the security n
96. starting 182 L Level control system inactive 132 License plate lamp bulb replacement 171 Low beams bulb replacement 167 Lug wrench 174 Luggage compartment lamps bulb replacement 172 Luggage compartment lid Tailgate unlock in case of electrical fault 41 M Maintenance 84 154 Malfunction displays 85 M anual operation Doors 36 Fuel filler door 180 Sliding Tilt sunroof 180 Tailgate 181 O Oil specifications 150 Onboard tool kit 166 W iper wiper Warning lamps 22 rent 166 Warning messages 85 uel filler Work in the engine lectrical compartment 143 ailgate after fect 181 nbly bulb 70 126 182 ne 67 70 n electrical bulb 71 3 34 3 D 69 a the Ci 8 Car care e a a jeling vation inimum or rated performance or enhanced performance yace between the two marks on stick corresponds to approx gt quarts 1 liter nflation pressures Winter ble 01410155 012 USEn The Ultimate Driving Machine
97. t then maintains this temperature regardless of the sea son Set the rotary dial 3 refer to Draft free ventilation on page 102 to a medium position to provide somewhat cooler air This helps to promote driving with out fatigue Make use of this means of mixing air especially for making minor adjustments for personal comfort gt You can set uncontrolled heater output at up to 90 F 32 C Full cooling output is available from the air conditioner down to 60 F 16 C 4 nditioner The air is cooled and dehu midified and depending on nperature setting warmed again the air conditioner system is ed on Depending on the er the windshield may fog over when the engine is started ie button to switch off the air con ar at outside temperatures below X 41 F 45 C This will help to it the windows from fogging up nindows fog over after switching conditioner off switch it back on gt ondensation forms in the air con litioner system during operation then exits under the vehicle 5 of condensed water of this kind JS normal lt 101 E Automatic recirculated air control AUC ar N can respond to unpleas wir ant external odors by tempo rarily stopping the flow of outside air The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence gt Indicator lamps off Outside air flow operational gt L
98. ter lt otection against dampness or re treat the leather with aBMW ynating agent commend that you perform this Jure twice a year on leather ex to normal use should be wiped up immediately ve grease and oil stains without g but rather by dabbing with amover Jpholstery is to be exposed to in Sunlight or if the vehicle is to be for an extended period cover all r surfaces or better yet the win to prevent fading Jse cleaning and car care yroducts that you can obtain r BMW center 4 leaning agents can contain sub tances that are dangerous or vealth risks Therefore always y with the warnings and danger s on the package the doors or windows on your ve efore cleaning the interior Never your vehicle with cleaning agents vents not specifically intended 5 purpose 4 ee P S a fio tions may not be made on ei wiring or the individual compo the airbag system These in e padded steering wheel hub ument panel the side trim pan e front or rear doors and the irs or the sides of the headliner ply adhesive materials to these ents or cover or modify them in Do not attempt to remove or le the steering wheel re compliance with official gulations entrust disposal of enerators to an authorized nter ssional attempts to service the ould lead to failure in an emer r undesired airbag activation which could result in personal Vehicle storage Consult your BMW center regarding
99. ters per 100 km on Canadian as This instrument shows er your current driving style is cive to fuel economy with mini axhaust emissions the vehicle is stationary the dis oes to Maximum zero on Cana 10dels Fuel gauge When you switch on the ignition the in dicator lamp comes on briefly to con firm that the system is operational If the indicator lamp stays on there are approx gt 2 1 gal 8 liters BMW 528i gt 2 6 gal 10 liters BMW 540i remaining in the tank Tank capacity Refer to page 203 Certain operating conditions Such as those encountered in mountainous ar eas may cause the needle to fluctuate Slightly Please refuel early since driving to the last drop of fuel can result in damage to the engine and or catalytic converter lt J e oO E a i i m Service Interval Display an the blue and red zones operating range It is not un the needle to rise as far as the the red zone in response to side temperatures or severe g conditions g coolant level Refer to L DLSERVEE BSPECTION Mma ht te Lo The precise layout varies according to the individual model version Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps de creases as the time for your next main tenance visit approaches Yellow lamp This field appears together with OILSERVICE or INSPECTION Maintenance is due Please contact your BMW center for an appointment Red lamp The ma
100. the required special procedures if you in tend to store the vehicle for longer than three months mitting Diodes LEDs ritting diodes installed behind ent lenses serve as the light or many of the controls and dis your vehicle The concept be ir operation is related to that d for lasers and they are offi Signated as Class 1 light emit les not remove the protective lens J avoid staring directly at the d beam for extended periods hours as inflammation of the J result lt 2 i S 8 Car care S a fio n illuminated Service Engine amp informs you ofthe need for ervice not of the need to stop he vehicle However the sys ems should be checked by your 3MW center at the earliest pos portunity ertain conditions the indicator Cor flash This indicates a rather avel of engine misfire When urs you should reduce speed sult the nearest BMW center as possible Severe engine misfire y a Short period of time can se amage emission control com especially the catalytic con gt When the filler cap is not properly J tightened the OBD system can detect the vapor leak and the indicator will light up If the filler cap is subse quently tightened the indicator should extinguish within a few days lt 163 EN Jlacement procedures Joard tool kit 166 er blades 166 naps and bulbs 167 anging tires 173 tery 176 es 178 ase of electrical function filler door 180
101. the channel keys read and comply with the safety yrecautions on page 105 4 lual channel keys cannot be d However the three channel an be cleared together in the fol manner sS and hold the two outer channel 5 of the BMW Universal Transmit Intil the indicator lamp flashes then release the keys annel keys are cleared 107 E User s information Do not use this BMW Universal Trans mitter with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse fea tures as required by federal safety stan dards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any inter ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Controls S a be Da prevent injury in the event of an cident close the glove com t immediately after use geable flashlight on the left hand side of the mpartment integral overload protection be left in its holder continu sure that the flashlight is itched off when it is inserted older Failure to comply with aution could lead to overcharg damage lt Storage facilities The cover of the storage compartment on the vertical surface of the center console can be pushed open or closed illustration If your ve
102. the indicator lamp comes on yr the message TRANS FAIL AFE PROG appears in the ontrol there is a fault in the sion system 2 vehicle to a stop Move the sion selector lever to P Set ing brake and turn the engine ion key to position 0 aw seconds then start the licator lamp goes out after a ands normal transmission per e has been restored You may to drive as usual If the indica does not go out you can place ctor lever in all positions How gt vehicle will now only drive for th limited gear selection opens avoid extreme engine id consult the nearest autho IW center er Washer system ers retracted rmittent wipe or rain sensor mal wiper speed wiper speed fwipe ymatic windshield washer matic intensive action washer ary dial for control of the wipe in al or the sensitivity of the rain sor 77 1 Intermittent wipe or rain sensor Intermittent wipe You can set the wipe interval to four stages with rotary dial 7 In addition the wipe interval is varied automatically depending on road speed Rain sensor When the rain sensor is activated the windshield wiper is controlled automati cally depending on the degree of wet ness of the windshield in both snow and rain You do not have to be con cerned with switching the windshield wiper on or off or adjusting the wipe in terval between intermittent and full wipe Instead you can concentrate fully on the traffic co
103. the power ws and possibly injure them lt a convenience mode via the door r the remote control refer to 36 or 37 y feature tact strip is integrated into the side of each of the upper window sections If pressure is exerted tthis contact strip while a win being raised the system will 1d by stopping the window and atracting it a small distance 47 Despite this safety feature be ex tremely careful that the closing path of the window is not obstructed whenever it is closed Otherwise an object might not touch the contact strip in some situations very thin objects for instance You can override this safety feature by pressing the switch beyond the resis tance point and holding it Because the power windows are sealed at high pressure to prevent wind noise when closed a powerful motor is re quired for efficient closing When clos ing the windows always be sure that they are not obstructed in any way Un supervised use of these systems can result in serious personal injury Re move the ignition key to deactivate the electric power windows whenever you leave the car Never leave the keys in the car with unsupervised children Never place anything that could ob struct the driver s vision on or next to the windows Controls S a be Da ig Tilt sunroof prevent injuries exercise care en closing the sliding tilt sun keep it in your field of vision shut aaving the car switch off the sunroof
104. tial 200 miles 300 km ur local and state maximum mits en the vehicle is operated on t or slushy roads a wedge of ay form between the tire and Surface This phenomenon is to as aquaplaning or hydro and can lead to partial or com S of traction vehicle control ing effectiveness Reduce your n wet roads Brake system Approximately 300 miles 500 km must elapse before the brake pads and rotors achieve the optimal pad surface and wear patterns required for trouble free operation and long service life later on To break in the separate parking brake drums apply the parking brake lightly when coasting to a standstill at a traffic Signal for instance provided that traf fic conditions allow you to do so To avoid corrosion repeat this procedure from time to time The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is applied Vacuum for the brake system servo unit on your BMW is available only when the engine is running When you move the car with the engine shut off when towing for instance substantially higher levels of pedal force will be required to brake the vehicle lt arcel tray t use the rear parcel tray to store or bulky objects They could danger to the occupants during g evasive maneuvers orina Ss hooks items of clothing from the hooks t they will not obstruct the driver s In order to avoid personal s during braking or evasive Ivers do not hang heavy objects hooks 2
105. to maintain a continuous stream able vehicle specific signals with ctronic circuitry in the key The n will not release the ignition fuel on and starter unless it recog an authorized key J e oO Car care orce applied to the key can dam ige the integrated electronic cir A damaged key can no longer be o start the engine S a nie ing and closing from the outside gt e key of the key in the driver s door Icks the driver s door only the key a second time unlocks 1 remaining doors the luggage ment lid tailgate and the fuel r u can have an acknowledgment ssage set to confirm that the 1as been secured correctly not at this time lt Convenience operation You can also operate the windows and sliding tilt sunroof via the door lock gt To open With the door closed turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it gt To close With the door closed turn the key to the Lock position and hold it ri Watch the closing process care fully and be sure that no one is trapped by the closing motion The win dows sunroof stop moving immediately when you release the key 4 Manual operation in the event of an electrical failure Turn the key all the way to the left or right to unlock lock the door outside er keys vith a transmitter for remote con 2 master keys Refer to page 34 since children might be able to ock the doors from the insid
106. trap according to the traint manufacturer s instruc er children should be secured in yropriate forward facing child re system that has first been prop cured with a safety belt Never a rear facing child restraint sys the front passenger seat ongly urge you to carefully read ymply with the instructions for in ion and use provided by the child nt s manufacturer whenever you ich a device e that all occupants of all ages 1 properly and securely restrained imes r seating positions in your a meet the recommendations J 1819 an industry recom ad practice for securing child nt systems in motor vehicles J e oO Car care S a nie Child safety locks the safety belt the safety belt remove the eat and retract the safety belt to yosition on the belt retractor Insert the key into a rear door lock and turn it outward The door can now be opened from the outside only 2ering lock disengaged ill find that it is often easier to turn 1ition key from position O to posi when you move the steering Slightly to help disengage the 1ition on ctrical equipment and accesso e available for use arting the engine fehicles with manual transmis ion n the clutch when starting the 2 If you do not a lock prevents gine from starting J e oO Car care S a nie y the engine he engine Do not press the arator pedal IW 528i BMW 540i with m
107. u are moving parallel to a instance malfunctions will be indicated tinuous high pitched tone e system is activated the first 2ase have the cause checked ected by your authorized BMW The PDC does not remove the driver s personal responsibility for evaluating the distance between the ve hicle and any obstacles Even when sensors are involved there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be de tected This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical limits of ultrasonic mea surement as occurs with tow bars and trailer couplings and in the vicinity of thin and painted objects Certain sources of sound such as a loud radio could drown the PDC signal tone lt gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or Snow in order to ensure that they continue to operate effectively Do not apply high pressure spray to the sensors fora prolonged period of time Maintain an adequate distance of more than approx 4 inches 10 cm 4 ator lamp The indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out shortly af ter you switch on the ignition to page 24 tor lamp flashes stem is actively regulating drive in response to monitored vehicle ing conditions ndicator lamp fails to go out after gine is started or if it comes on normal driving system has not been deactivated s a system malfunction The vehi nains operational but without T DSC Consult your authorized center for repair
108. ues and equipped with the re quired special tools In addition check ing parts known from experience to be Subject to wear is a permanent part of the maintenance specifications Be sure that all maintenance work is confirmed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Book let Canadian models These entries will constitute your proof that the vehicle has received regular maintenance They are also required in the event of a warranty claim es with rain sensor the windshield regularly Wax utomatic car washes or insects ample can cause malfunctions in iction of the rain sensor urn the rain sensor off in auto natic car washes If you do not ye may occur if the wipers switch ntentionally lt of the car which are inaccessible automatic washer such as door oor and hood edges etc be cleaned by hand winter months it is especially im it to ensure that the car is washed 2gular basis Large quantities of d road salt are difficult to remove ey also cause damage to the ve f spray wands or high pressure vashers are used be sure to iin an adequate distance between ray source and the vehicle s sur nadequate distance and exces ressure can damage or weaken ish making it more susceptible to quent attack In addition mois Juld penetrate to vehicle compo leading to long term damage 4 E When cleaning the headlamps gt please observe the f
109. w defroster 79 102 supply 101 sidual heat mode 102 grill for interior temperature nsor please keep clear and obstructed J e oO Car care S a nie atic air distribution AUTO program assumes the adjustment of the air dis and the air supply for you and pts the temperature to external as summer winter to meet ices you can specify This pro iintains a comfortable in car cli yardless of the season Select or temperature that is pleasant we recommend 72 F 22 C cted temperature and AUTO for OW appear in the display 7 Re 2 overview on page 98 Open ilation outlets for the upper nitch on the air conditioner in aather The maximum cooling is achieved when you set the al 3 refer to page 102 to cold ual air distribution You can cancel the AUTO pro gram by selecting specific dis tribution patterns to suit your own individual requirements direct air to flow onto the win toward the upper body the footwell 4 Temperature You can make individual tem perature settings on the driver s side or the front pas senger side Your settings will be shown in the display 9 The displayed temperatures are reference values for the interior temperature We recom mend 72 F 22 C as a comfortable setting whether the air conditioner is operating or not When you start the ve hicle the system ensures that the se lected temperature is achieved as quickly as possible I
110. will activate the Service Engine lamp inflation pressure Ta T rt flation pressures are indicated on er attached to the B pillar behind ver s door visible with door k tire pressures ssure specifications are indicated kilopascal for tires at ambient rature refer also to the next hicles with Tire Pressure Control k COrrection of the tire inflation Ire reactivate the system Refer e 92 29 EEE Check tire inflation pressures reg ularly at least every two weeks and before beginning a longer trip Incorrect tire pressure can lead to tire damage and accidents Check the inflation pressure of the Spare tire also Inflate the spare tire to the highest inflation of any tire on your vehicle Comply with tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires from BMW approved manufacturers Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manufacturers You will find a list of approved tires beginning on page 140 Your vehicle is equipped with tires that not only meet US standards but also European standards We recommend the exclusive use of BMW approved tires Oo gt ho S O S a be De 2 RIRE u 2 i i US CDN 41 280 33 230 outside US CDN 33 230 33 230 41 280 41 280 39 270 41 280 48 330 39 270 48 330 35 240

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